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Dayton Taking Fellowship Position at University of Minnesota

October 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS-Former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is joining the University of Minnesota as an executive leadership fellow. Dayton has taken the unpaid position at the Center for Integrative Leadership which is housed at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The university says Dayton will participate in classroom discussions and meet with students. The 72-year-old Dayton will also work with a faculty…

11th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk Happening Saturday

The Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk is Happening Saturday, October 12 at Carlton High School

October 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

CARLTON, Minn. – The 11th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk is happening Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Carlton High School. In 2018, over 200 walkers, from around the region and state participated in this free community event. There will be a short walk followed by refreshments and a short message of hope from Sandy Raisanen…

Tricks and Treats Taking Over Lake Superior Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is Happening Saturday, October 12, and Saturday, October 19

October 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Boo at the Zoo is back once again for another season of tricking and collecting treats. The event is happening Saturday, October 12 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to dress in costume, but not too scary! More than 40 trick-or-treating stations will be available. Henna tattoos, a magic show, straw maze…

Morning Update 10-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update

Missing Indiana Man’s Pickup Truck Found Near Two Harbors

Public Asked To Keep An Eye Out For James Runkle And His Missing Kayak

October 8, 2019

Dan Hanger,

LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help after a missing Indiana man’s truck was found just north of Two Harbors. James Runkle, 56, went missing from North Judson, Indiana, Sept. 20. He told his wife he planned to go fishing locally before going to a doctor’s appointment and then coming home. Lake County Sheriff Carey Johnson…

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Opens Breast Milk Depot

October 8, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Area mothers now have easy access to an essential part of newborn babies development. Tuesday morning, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s announced it is opening a breast milk depot. It is the first of its kind it St. Louis County. For some mothers, obtaining breast milk can be a struggle, even going as far as ordering it from other…

Great Outdoors: Birkie Training Begins Without Snow

The American Birkebeiner is four and a half months away, but the intense training for some is beginning

October 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The American Birkebeiner is four and a half months away. But preparation is intensifying for a group of skiers ready to take on North America’s largest cross-country ski marathon. Snow may not be falling just yet, but that isn’t stopping a group of skiers from some intense conditioning for the 50 kilometer race from Cable to Hayward Wisconsin….

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’

October 8, 2019

Dan Hanger,

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a suspicious death. Details were very limited Tuesday night, other than that the death happened in the Makinen area, which is about 15 miles southeast of Virginia. Officials say there is no threat to the public, and there was no word on any immediate arrests. Categories: Crime, News, News – Latest News

Tips Out on the Water for Fly Fishing

Excited anglers for the fall season all gathered Tuesday night

October 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Meanwhile, even though snow is in the forecast, anglers are all about the fall fishing season. Tuesday night at UMD, people learned about local fisheries, where they can go to fish or fly fish, and learn what type of fish they can catch. A member of the Gitche Gumme Trout Unlimited tells us it’s also about anglers keeping…

Twin Ports College Students Connect with Business Mentors

Mentor Connection program helps students establish connections with the Twin Ports Business Community.

October 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Northland College students got to rub elbows with Twin Ports business leaders who work in the field they’re studying. The career-finding organization Northforce put on the event at Great Lakes Aquarium. It’s part of the launch of their Mentor Connect program, which matches students from the College of St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College, University of Wisconsin-Superior, and UMD…

Warm Weather Brings out Dogs and their Owners

At the Keene Creek Dog Park in West Duluth a few dogs were soaking in the 60 degree weather.

October 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The warm weather brought out humans and their furry friends to the dog parks on Tuesday enjoying what might be one of the last nice days until next spring. At the Keene Creek Dog Park in West Duluth a few dogs were soaking in the 60 degree weather. Not every owner is worried about the winter ahead….

Hallett Dock Company Supplying Northland’s Salt

Hallett supplies the top third of Wisconsin as well as from Forest Lake to International Falls.

October 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Hallett Dock Company takes in thousands of tons of salt each year. Right now they have about 65,000 tons of it on their property in anticipation of the winter including this weekend’s possibly wintry outlook. Hallett Dock Company uses salt form Morton, Compass Minerals, and Cargill. The salt actually comes from mines underneath the Great Lakes….

Phase One of St. Luke’s Expansion Almost Complete

Phase Two and Three expected to be done in 5-7 years.

October 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As Essentia Hospital starts their $800 million Vision Northland expansion project, St. Luke’s is moving into the next phase of their campus redevelopment. Phase One involved the construction of Building A in 2012 and expanding surgery into that building. Now that’s wrapping up, consolidating more services into that one main building. The completion of Phase One in August…

Top the Tater is A Big Hit for UMD Homecoming Week

October 8, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s homecoming week for the University of Minnesota Duluth Students celebrated by indulging in the tradition of bringing out the Top the Tater food truck. Free chips and the different flavored dips were given away and hundreds of students lined up to get a taste of the Minnesota–made sour cream dip. Students also received tons of “Top…

Duluth Fire Department Talks Kitchen Fire Prevention

October 8, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – As part of fire prevention week here in the Northland, the local Duluth fire department put on a demonstration and gave some tips on the best ways to prevent kitchen fires. Officials say, the main cause of kitchen fires is lack of attention. “People who are cooking something and then they get distracted for whatever reason. Whether…

Golfer’s Take Advantage of Warm Weather

Nemadji Golf Course in Superior was filled with golfers getting one last round in

October 8, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The other big story Tuesday was the weather. With snow in the forecast for this weekend, golfers took advantage of the warm and sunny day Tuesday. People of all ages filled Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, thankful for possibly one last time to hit the green. “Oh it’s really nice like I said, when you get this kind…

St. Louis County Hosts Open House to Find Foster Families

More than 500 kids are in need of a foster home.

October 8, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

St. Louis County Public health division held an open house at the Government Center in Duluth for “Finding Foster Families Day.” In St. Louis county there is more than 500 kids that have been displaced and are in need of a foster home. The open house was an opportunity for to help anyone interested learn more about the process required…

UMD’s Women’s Hockey Team Give Thanks to Service Members

Team signed cards to be distributed to service member and veterans in December

October 8, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Women’s hockey team is embracing the chance to show appreciation to the men and women serving in the military by partnering with the American Red Cross. After getting in tons of practice on the ice, the women’s hockey team headed back to the locker room to fill out the holiday cards for…

700 High School Students Attend Wisconsin Education Fair at UWS

Students meet with colleges, universities, and military branches

October 8, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Seven-hundred high school students came to the Wisconsin Education Fair at UWS. Sixty-three colleges, universities, and military branches met with prospective students at the fair. It gives high-schoolers a two-hour window to see how many options they have after graduation. “You get the chance to talk to representatives about the application process, about scholarship opportunities, about the…

Tri-State Jazz Festival Brings Dozens of High School Musicians to UWS

Students from across the Northland put together jazz concert in one day

October 8, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some of the best high school musicians in the Northland are at UW-Superior for the annual Tri-State Jazz Festival. Dozens of high school musicians traveled hundreds of miles to UWS and put together a jazz concert all in one day. The students rehearsed music for hours, having some fun along the way. It’s an opportunity for them…

Duluth Mall Walker Celebrates 100th Birthday

Julien Berntson walks the Miller Hill Mall every day

October 8, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man celebrates his 100th birthday with friends at the Miller Hill Mall Julien Berntson walks around the mall every day. He tells us he used to do a few laps, but now he’s cut back to one. The army veteran says he likes going to the mall to see all his friends there. “My wife…

Third Candidate Enters 8th Congressional District Race

October 8, 2019

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – Another Democratic candidate has entered the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Iron Range native Marjorie (Marje) Holmstrom-Sabo announced on Tuesday that she is running to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber. According to a recent press release her background includes careers in software engineering and education. Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom, 33, entered the congresstional race on Thursday…

Trump Campaign Says Minneapolis Rally is Set

The Company Says it was Prepared to Sue

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign says his Minneapolis rally will go ahead as scheduled Thursday after a brief dispute over security costs. The campaign says the city of Minneapolis presented the operator of Target Center a $530,000 bill for security costs, and the arena operator had sought help from the campaign. The campaign says it was prepared…

Wisconsin Senate Approves Bill Making Bestiality a Felony

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill that would make bestiality a felony. Having sex with an animal is a misdemeanor under current law. The bill would create a new crime punishable by up to 12 1/2 years in prison. Sentences would vary depending on the circumstances, such as whether the animal dies and whether a…

Water Main Break Restored on Park Point

The Connection was Restored Around Noon

October 8, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A water mean break on Park Point has been restored accosting to the City of Duluth. The city says they were notified of a large amount of water at 2634 Minnesota Avenue earlier Tuesday morning. Crews responded at 10:30 a.m. and restored the connection for residents living from 23rd and Minnesota Avenue and South Lake Avenue to…

Wisconsin Senate Passes Sexual Assault Kit Protocols

The Proposals Have Broad Bipartisan Support

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Senate has overwhelmingly approved two bills that would establish protocols for handling sexual assault evidence kits. A backlog of untested kits has been an issue in Wisconsin and across the country for years. The proposals have broad bipartisan support. The measures were developed by lawmakers, victims’ rights advocates, law enforcement representatives and others. Under…

Midday Update 10-8-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 8, 2019

October 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Former Rep. Sean Duffy and Wife Welcome Ninth Baby

October 8, 2019

Site Staff,

Wis. – Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy announced the birth of his ninth child in a Facebook post last week. Duffy says in the video post that baby #9 arrived on September 30 at 11:59 p.m. and both baby and mom are doing well. Duffy resigned last month stating that he needed to spend more time with his family after…

MSP Terminal 1 Checkpoints Return to Normal Tuesday Morning

The Renovation was Expected to Last Into December

October 8, 2019

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Starting Tuesday, the security checkpoints at MSP International Airport will start to look a bit more normal. Previously, checkpoints were changed during a construction project that was expected to go until December, but it’s wrapping up just in time for MEA week. As Fox 9 reports, whether you head south or north inside Terminal One…

Wisconsin’s Growing Hemp Industry to Get Boost Under Bill

The Measure is up for Approval Tuesday

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s hemp industry would remain under state control as it enters its second year under a bill up for a vote in the Legislature. The bipartisan measure up for Senate approval Tuesday is designed to help farmers, hemp processors, retailers and consumers as the industry in Wisconsin explodes. It makes a variety of changes to align…

Twin Cities Film Fest Features Multiple Minnesota Connections

Twin Cities Film Festival is Happening October 16 - 26

October 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Northland movie lovers, now is your chance to get a glimpse of this year’s greatest films — some even have a connection to Minnesota. Twin Cities Film Fest organizers Jatin Setia and Bill Cooper stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about this year’s Minnesota connections to the festival. Films with Minnesota Roots: International Falls It…

Morning Update 10-8-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 8, 2019

October 8, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Central Minnesota Grapples With Disposing CWD-Positive Deer

Legislators Have set Asider $50,000 for Dumpsters in Disease Areas

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – Wildlife officials in central Minnesota are discovering it’s not easy to get rid of deer carcasses infected with chronic wasting disease. The disease was discovered in a wild deer in Crow Wing County earlier this year, the first confirmed case in the state outside of southeastern Minnesota. Legislators have set aside $50,000 to set up dumpsters…

Trump Campaign Threatens to Sue Minneapolis Over Security Costs

Trump's Campaign Says the City is Trying to Force it to Pay $530,000

October 8, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign has threatened to sue Minneapolis for trying to force it to pay $530,000 in security costs for this week’s rally in the city. Trump’s campaign, in a statement late Monday night, said Mayor Jacob Frey is abusing the power of his office by “conjuring a phony and outlandish bill for security” at Thursday’s…

Rural Fire Departments Train to Combat Car and Structure Fires

Two volunteer rural departments and the Duluth Fire Department train in Lakewood.

October 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

LAKEWOOD, Minn.- Two rural Fire Departments and the Duluth Fire Department teamed up for training, to work on their response to car and structure fires. The two rural departments, Lakewood and Normanna, are volunteer run, with the training taking place at Lakewood Fire Hall. Crews burned a test car supplied by the State Fire Marshall, to simulate the high flames…

Judge: Former Kozy Building at ‘the end of the line’

Historic Building gets green light from court to be demolished.

October 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A Saint Louis County judge has ruled the condemned Kozy building on East First Street in downtown Duluth should be torn down. The building has been in the middle of court battles for three years, with the City of Duluth wanting to tear it down and open the property to developers. “You can see the trees growing out…

Touchstone Awards Celebrate Local Nonprofits

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation has been giving awards for 25 years

October 7, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local nonprofit organizations were honored at the Touchstone Awards. The annual ceremony filled the Harbor Side Ballroom at the DECC with hundreds of volunteers and donors. This year, awards were given to the Head of the Lakes United Way for civic engagement, the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop for inclusiveness, and Northlander Sandy Sandbulte for all her generosity….

Black Beach Campground Construction to Continue Through Winter

Black Beach campground construction continues.

October 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SILVER BAY, Minn.- The Black Beach Campground is wrapping up phase one of construction. 49 camp sites have been built with water, sewer and electricity. Phase two of construction, which will include building a main office and shower building, will continue all Winter long. “Honestly, it’s been exciting putting this puzzle together and it’s the fruition of this, of getting it…

Northland Gearing Up For Potential Snow

The Minnesota Department of Transportation covers 90 routes over its eight counties in the Northland with nearly 200 drivers and 100 plows.

October 7, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hardware stores and plow crews are getting ready for the possibility of measurable snow this coming weekend. The Minnesota Department of Transportation covers 90 routes over its eight counties in the Northland with nearly 200 drivers and 100 plows. Crews are right now preparing for what they can considering this time of year often brings up and…

American Red Cross Urging People to Prepare for a Fire

October 7, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Its National Fire Prevention Week. The American Red Cross in Minnesota is urging people to make sure they are prepared in the event of a fire. In the U.S., house fires take the lives of seven people every day. One way to get prepared is to have an escape plan, including having at least two ways to…

Judge Rules Former Kozy Building Could Come Down

The Decision was Made Monday

October 7, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County judge has decided the former Kozy Bar building can be torn down. The decision was made Monday by Judge Eric Hylden who said there is “no feasible and prudent option for historic renovation” for the building. Former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred sued the city last April claiming the city did not do enough…

Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department Grants Wish, Child Becomes Cop for a Day

October 7, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Nolan Bearheart has all energy of a boy his age around the house. “He loves to play crash the police cars. We have tons of police cars. He smashes them. He’s definitely a typical four–year–old boy when it comes to that,” Nolan’s Mother, Courtney Bearheart says. But Nolan has a rare gene mutation- known as Lamin A/C…

Marshall School Celebrates Completion of $4.3 Million Next Horizon Campaign

New art and music classrooms unveiled Monday

October 7, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Marshall School is celebrating the completion of its Next Horizon Campaign. The multi-million dollar project remodeled much of the private school that serves grades 4-12. New art and music classrooms have been unveiled at the Marshall School. School officials call them “bright spaces dedicated to creativity.” The school’s $4.3 million Next Horizon Campaign is now complete….

Fall Colors Are a Fan Favorite in the Northland

Minnesotans enjoy Fall colors up the North Shore.

October 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SILVER BAY, Minn.- The smell of Fall is in the air all around the Northland and the leaves are at the peak of their color change season along the North Shore. But don’t blink! Storms could wash the leaves right out of the trees at any moment, which is why people are taking advantage of sunny crisp days while they…

Police: Man Shows Gun After Political Bumper Sticker Dispute

The West Fargo Man is Due in Court on Tuesday

October 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — A North Dakota man faces charges after police say he displayed a handgun after a dispute over political bumper stickers with another driver in Minnesota. Moorhead police say a woman reported she was driving Monday when the 27-year-old West Fargo man pulled up and began yelling about her sticker supporting Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren. Authorities…

Wisconsin Governor Issues State’s First Pardons Since 2010

The Pardons Were Made During Private Meetings on Monday

October 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has pardoned four convicted felons, marking the first time a governor has granted a pardon in Wisconsin since 2010. Evers signed the pardons during private meetings Monday with the recipients. Evers campaigned on the promise to reform the pardons board after his predecessor Scott Walker disbanded it and never issued a pardon over…

Democrat Amy Klobuchar Raises $4.8M for Presidential Bid

Klobuchar Says She Feels Good About the Number

October 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Democrat Amy Klobuchar says she raised $4.8 million in the third quarter for her 2020 presidential campaign. The total announced Monday places the Minnesota senator in the middle of the field in fundraising for the third straight quarter. Klobuchar has raised more than some rivals but less than top-tier candidates such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, who raised…

Three Charged After Minnesota Man’s Remains Found in WVa

The Women Were Charged With Concealment of a Deceased Human Body

October 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

WELCH, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police have charged three people after the remains of a Minnesota man were found. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports McDowell County Magistrate Court records show the body found in the Skygusty area was identified as John Thomas McGuire. Sgt. C.K. McKenzie in Welch says 31-year-old Amanda Michelle Naylor McClure of Chisago City, Minnesota,…

Local Businesses Share the Apple Wealth in Bayfield

Businesses like them apples.

October 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Apple Fest not only attracts visitors to Bayfield, but brings customers to local businesses. Art seller Rachel Eisenmann, owner of R/E Art, is running her business at Apple Fest out of the front of a workout business in Bayfield. She says bringing her Twin Ports business to the festival was one of the best decisions she has made….

Wisconsin Woman Gets 10 Years for Sex Trafficking 16-Year-Old

The 37-Year-Old was Sentenced Friday

October 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A Wisconsin woman has been imprisoned for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl in Iowa and Nebraska. Federal prosecutors say 37-year-old Brooklyn Pohl was given 10 years at her sentencing Friday in Omaha. The prosecutors say officers made contact in November 2016 with the girl at a truck stop in the Omaha suburb of Gretna. Investigators learned…