CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday, 48 peace officers graduated from the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Enhanced Skills Program. The class went through a rigorous six week program learning advanced police skills. They even had to get tased and maced to learn how it feels when they do it to a potential perpetrator. “It’s important because you deal with…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – Twenty films from all over the world are being shown during the two day Free Range Film Festival in a 103-year-old barn in Wrenshall. For organizer Annie Dugan, she says her favorite part is after the films are done seeing people come together over what they are passionate about. “It’s evening, it’s cool and people are talking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids and adults alike were shown the magic of bubbles today on Friday at the Mount Royal Library in Duluth. The message of the program was “Anything is Possible” and the Bubble Master, Geoff Akins, says that his message is not just for children. “Sometimes it’s not so much for the kids but for the child inside…
DULUTH, Minn- High school students flew drones and spent the afternoon ‘Shooting for the Stars’ at Wheeler Field in Duluth. Rockets launched at the big finish to a three week program hosted by College of St. Scholastica. Students chose to learn how to build apps, build drones or build rockets. Angelina Kuehnow and Abbie Resberg built and launched their very…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Monster trucks ripped through proctor speedway for the first night of car–crashing, earth shaking excitement. Drivers in the monster truck racing league sped through mud, popped wheelies and caught big air at the show. Before that, fans could meet the drivers and catch a ride of their own in the back of a monster truck. One driver, who goes…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was back in the Northland to announce an increase in Local Government Aid to a level not seen in Duluth since 2002. Walz said there will be an additional $26 million dollars this year, and an increase of $31 million dollars in 2020. Much of those funds will be used to fun staffing including…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- More than a million dollars in state aid is coming to help repair a Wisconsin State Park. Trails and structures at Pattison State Park were heavily damaged by flooding last fall, and the parks popular beach also remains closed. We got a first hand look at all the damage last years Father’s Day flood left behind at Pattison…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Heights Community Center has been a huge staple in the community for a long time. But its fate is now in limbo and it could mean a big loss for the Duluth Heights neighborhood after the city closed part of the building, several months ago. For many years, the Duluth Heights Hockey Association has occupied space…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) – A man who broke into the home of Jayme Closs after her parents were killed and she went missing has been sentenced to two years of probation. Thirty-three-year-old Kyle Jaenke-Annis earlier pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft for stealing some of Closs’ clothing during the break-in. Jaenke-Annis was initially charged with felony burglary. Investigators found the theft…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – An avowed white supremacist who drove his car into a crowd of anti-racism protesters during a white nationalist rally in Virginia has been sentenced to life in prison on hate crime charges. James Alex Fields Jr. of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in March to federal hate crime charges in an attack that…
BYRON, Minn. (AP) – About 40 cattle were swept away from their pasture in southern Minnesota as heavy rainfall caused the Zumbro River to swell. Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson says some of the cattle have been located, but it’s going to take some time for authorities to access them due to flooding. Some cattle were still unaccounted for as…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 21-year-old female was cited for inattentive driving Friday morning following a crash on London Road. According to authorities the crash happened on the 4100 Block of London Road around 7:40 a.m. When authorities arrived on scene they found three vehicles involved in the crash with one of the vehicles on its side. Duluth Police say there…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 28, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, midday update, News, weather
RACINE, Wis. (AP) – Sheriff’s officials have identified the man suspected of fatally shooting a Racine police officer who tried to stop an armed robbery. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said Friday a 26-year-old Milwaukee man is in its jail following his arrest Thursday, a day after Officer John Hetland’s funeral. Authorities say the suspect was arrested in Milwaukee with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Rox ‘N Soul is made up of vocals by Roxann Berglund and guitar performances by Briand Morrison. The duo reside in Grand Portage, but travel all across the region sharing their musical talents with residents in many communities. The band plays R&B, jazz, blues, pop, rock and original songs alone with favorites by request. Whether playing in…
SCANLON, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are beating the heat and gearing up to cool down in whitewater rapids along the St. Louis River with Minnesota Whitewater Rafting. Check out the adrenaline adventure and what the Class II-IV rapids look like! Come prepared to paddle, this is an active workout. Join Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot as she…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 28, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, morning update, News, weather
BIWABIK, Minn. – The Gilbert Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol are investigating a crash that left two people injured Thursday night. According to the Northland Fire Wire, a building in downtown Biwabik was heavily damaged when a car crashed into the building and went through the lower level. The crash happened at 400 Main Street around 9:55 p.m. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are learning how to make waffle cones at home with Love Creamery! Waffle Cones 1 Cup granulated sugar 4 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoon butter melted 1 Cup all-purpose flour Instructions 1. Preheat your waffle cone maker 2. Mix everything well, it will be…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Powerful thunderstorms that moved through Wisconsin snapped trees, downed power lines and sent attendees at summer festivals scrambling for cover. Thousands of people were still without power in southern Wisconsin on Friday, after storms swept across the state Thursday. Country USA music festival in Oshkosh was evacuated and suspended late Thursday afternoon, as festival organizers said tents…
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – Two people are dead and a third injured after a medical helicopter crash at the Brainerd airport. North Memorial Health says no patients were on board when the crash happened about 1 a.m. Friday. A nurse and a pilot were killed. The injured crew member was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. The crew…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 600 state and city officials are in Duluth this week for the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Every year the conference provides a chance for officials to learn new ideas on how to make their communities better. They also broke into group sessions to discuss topics, such as transportation, which has a large impact on many…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Aging is a normal part of life. And as the population is growing older the Alzheimer’s Association is helping people find ways for healthier aging. The association offered a free class at Superior Public Library to share tips for better lifestyle habits. They shared research about how healthy eating and exercise can help slow down mental declines….
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Area Fire Department has recently received a grant for nearly $400,000 to upgrade their 35-year-old air packs. Improved tracking capabilities, air monitoring, along with Bluetooth capability are some of the new additions for the 53 air packs they are purchasing. But the biggest takeaway is the large improvement of firefighting safety. “Functionally they are pretty similar…
DULUTH, Minn- “At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café” is expanding. The popular Duluth restaurant is getting too big for its britches and the owner says it’s time to make a change. The customer base at the café has grown so much in 20 years, the original building’s design isn’t allowing the staff to get around the restaurant efficiently. The primary purpose…
DULUTH, Minn. – Temperatures are finally rising and health officials are reminding swimmesr to be cautious of water-borne illnesses. The Minnesota Department of Health monitors 39 beaches on Park Point and up the North Shore for harmful bacteria in the water such as E. coli. Although all beaches are currently testing as alright for swimming it is advised to always…
DULUTH, Minn. – Big changes could be coming to one of the busiest streets in Downtown Duluth. The city is considering a plan that wold make First Street a two-way street from Mesaba Avenue to Twenty-Fourth Avenue East. City officials think it could improve traffic flow and reduce driver confusion, but some businesses don’t like the proposal. Right now, First…
DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday celebrates the annual Bert-A-Palooza, a local birthday party for a man who likes to party and make a difference along the way. What started as a gathering of his family and friends for Bert’s birthday has blossomed into hundreds of people coming out to enjoy themselves. Last year Bert-A-Palooza was held at Grandma’s Sports Garden, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Great Duluth Race brought out a hundred people for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Twenty businesses put together teams to compete in the first event of its kind hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. The app-based game gave people missions to complete like finding a hidden door or taking a selfie with a stranger. It…
DULUTH, Minn.- Community members could get a taste of some of the region’s indigenous foods at an Ojibwe pop–up market at the old 4th Street Deli. June’s food market highlighted ‘Journey Indigenous Food Gardens,’ a youth led organization where kids learn gardening and foraging from tribal elders. Those attending could buy food from different vendors at the market and try some of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Finding appropriate child care can be a huge obstacle for many in the Northland. But Lake Superior College is exploring options to continue providing the best possible childcare on campus for their students and staff. In late May, the college officially opened the opportunity for child care providers to submit proposals to bid for a contract with…
SAGINAW, Minn.- After a harsh winter, a Saginaw Haunted Trail is asking for the public’s help to rebuild. The money donated from the community will go towards repairing the roof of the shed the props are stored in, a maize they just built last year that is destroyed, and to replace some props that were broken. The owner says, the…
CLOQUET, Minn.- One Northland community would like to add a brewery or cidery to their town, and that city is offering financial incentives for someone to make that happen. Small towns across the Northland have felt the financial impact of breweries and now the City of Cloquet is looking to add one to its cities West End District. Cloquet is…
ASHLAND, Wis. – A $10,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information related to a pawn shop burglary in Ashland that occurred in July 2018. According to a recent new release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a masked person broke through a window of Bar Area Pawn and loaded more than 30 firearms into a…
FacebookDULUTH, Minn. – The Sunset Bar & Grill has some new owners. According to a recent announcement, Jessica and Erik Lietz of Lietz Properties purchased the bar and grill with the hope of a grand opening in spring 2020. After renovations are complete the Lietz’s want to reopen the restaurant and also plan to use some of the land on…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over. Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison in 2015 alleging boundaries Republicans drew in 2011 unfairly diluted Democrats’ voting power. A trial is set for July. But…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fraser Shipyards Inc. has settled yet another OSHA penalty due to an employee being injured after they were struck by falling steel plates. According to the citation and notification of penalty, the violations took place in February resulting in a proposed penalty charge of $13,127 which was later reduced to $9,188. The shipyard received three citations from…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Prosecutors say a Milwaukee father is accused of fatally punching his 5-year-old son because the boy ate some of the cheesecake he had gotten for Father’s Day. Travis Stackhouse is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the child’s death last Saturday. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the boy died from blunt force trauma to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer on Park Point means a selection of over 100 vendors to enjoy this weekend at the 49th annual Park Point Art Fair. The festival and parking are free at the end of Park Point in Duluth. Organizer Carla Tamburro says the event is hosted rain or shine, with thousands of folks coming out every year for…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court says law enforcement officers can generally draw blood without a warrant from an unconscious person suspected of driving drunk or while on drugs. The high court issued its ruling Thursday in a case involving a Wisconsin law about impaired driving. The question before the Supreme Court had to do with what happens when a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – PolyMet announced today that preliminary results from a recent rights offering Glencore will now own approximately 72 percent of PolyMet common shares. Last March Polymet had secured a 12 month payment extension and lowered interest rates on its roughly $152 million of debt owed to Glencore AG, a mining company based out of Switzerland. In addition,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled for Enbridge Energy in a case over whether the company could be required to get additional insurance for a pipeline project in Dane County. Enbridge filed in 2014 to expand a pumping station so it could expand capacity of a pipeline running from northern Wisconsin to Illinois….
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – A former student athlete at the University of Minnesota Duluth is suing the Board of Regents claiming retaliation for her support for a coach whose conduct generated an investigation. Former track and cross-country athlete Paige du Bois is seeking compensatory and emotional distress damages, as well as attorney’s fees. In her lawsuit du Bois says she…
DULUTH, Minn.- In preparation for this weekend’s visit of delegates from Duluth’s Sister City in Japan, Ohara-Isumi City, extra work is being done at Enger Park’s Japanese Garden. Raking was being done around the garden Wednesday to make sure it looks perfect for visiting delegates. Irina Haller, co-chair of the Duluth Japanese Garden Committee, says she’s excited to show off…
DULUTH, Minn – Who said sleepovers were just for kids? Well a few stuffed animals are getting their chance to spend the night at the library. Kids dropped off their favorite or even second favorite stuffed animals at the Mount Royal Library for a night of fun. The adorable toys will enjoy pizza and read stories during the sleepover. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- While many spent the hottest day of the year so far outside, some thought it was a nice opportunity to cool off inside, on the ice. The Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center has free open skate every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 through August. They provide skates if you don’t have any, and according to organizers with Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.- No, you weren’t seeing things. It really hit the 80s here in the Northland. “Today has really kind of been the first perfect summer day,” said Sandy Kolasinski, General Manager of Little Angie’s Cantina and Grill. “We just really see an influx of people coming down here so it’s great.” The patio at Little Angie’s was buzzing with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northland teens are stepping up their game this summer at a three day Lake Superior College Fire Camp. Local firefighters put on their teaching helmets to show young adults what it is like to firefight. They got to experience everything from pulling hoses, to vehicle extractions, to forced entries. The camp is based on the college’s fire…
