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Supreme Court Hands Oversight of School Policy to Governor

The Court Ruled 4-2 Tuesday

June 25, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Supreme Court is reversing itself and allowing oversight of public school policy to shift from the state superintendent to the governor. A 2017 law dubbed the REINS Act requires state agencies to get permission from the governor and the state Department of Administration, which the governor controls, before drafting new policies and regulations. The…

Superior City Atty. Prell Puts Councilor Van Sickle On Legal Notice For Claims Of Defamation

Late Monday, Van Sickle changed her Twitter account from public to "protected."

June 24, 2019

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Attorney Frog Prell has put Councilor Jenny Van Sickle on legal notice for allegations of defamation and libel. (Click here for Prell’s defamation notice) This comes after Van Sickle called Prell lazy, incompetent and a manipulator on social media in response to Prell’s research report that concluded the council could pick a council president with…

Nutritional Education Class For Teens

Teens were taught proper cooking tips during a class Monday

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Better self preservation is on the mind of FoodWIse educators this week as teens are taught proper cooking tips during a unique class in Superior. During the event, students learn a variety of important skills including the important of hand and food washing. Students are also learning the basics of the program ‘MyPlate’ which gives kids a better…

UMD Women’s Basketball Team Hosts Camp

Some of the women's basketball team was on hand giving out pointers for high schoolers around the area

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of camps are happening all summer at UMD on a variety of topics from science to athletics. Monday, some Northland girls got some extra help when it comes to their basketball skills from those who they look up too. During the event, girls participated in a variety of drills, and event got the chance to be coached…

Essentia Health Gives Families ‘Passport’ to Healthy Summer

'Passport to Adventure' event brings out community and law enforcement to celebrate health.

June 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Making summer fun, and healthy, was the goal at “Passport to Adventure” at Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Essentia Health brought together law enforcement, emergency services, and families to celebrate healthy eating and activities. Families could get tours of ambulances and firetrucks, ride mountain bikes, and eat a healthy dinner to get them excited about having a healthy…

Work on Wisconsin Point Restoration Begins

Project to consolidate parking and restore habitats to be completed late this summer.

June 24, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Officials with Superior Parks, Recreation and Forestry are asking the public to be patient during the restoration of Wisconsin Point this summer. It’s expected to be done by the end of July or beginning of August. It’s a project, officials said, that will benefit beach-goers, and the nature that calls the beach home. You’ll find crews working at…

Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds Need Maintenance Before Open

The fair is set to open July 16.

June 24, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The fair is getting ready to come back to the Twin Ports at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, but the list of preparations necessary to get the event up and running is a bit longer than usual. As of right now, the fair is slated to open July 16, but the fair director says there’s a lot to…

KEY Zone Kids Get a Lesson on How Run a Business

June 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – A few kindergarten and first grade students from the Congdon Park Elementary Key Zone program got a lesson on how to run a business from staff at Vitta Pizza. The kids learned how to check the temperature of the wood oven and how to roll pizza dough. The owner even gave a lesson on what it takes…

The Weekend That Was of Grandma’s Marathon

A very successful Granada's weekend due to many things

June 24, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 43rd Annual Grandma’s Marathon has come and gone, and while the clean-up is still on-going, it’s time to take a final look back at just how everything went this year. Northlanders spend so long getting prepared and ready for the thousands of people that come to town for Grandma’s Marathon. And then it goes by just like…

Big Construction Projects Happening This Summer

June 24, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Three big construction projects are high on the agenda for the summer in Duluth. One is looking to finish work already started and the others are addressing much needed updates to the city. The reconstruction of the Lakewalk has been happening for quite some time. Now the city is ready to move on to the next phase…

City to Host First Street Traffic Study Public Open House

The Open House Will be Held on Thursday

June 24, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth plans to host a First Street traffic study public open house on Thursday at the City Hall to discuss the section of the street from Mesaba Avenue to 6th Avenue East. According to a recent press release, the City of Duluth will be conducting a two-way conversion study on First Street from Mesaba…

Evers Signs Bill Targeting Businesses Moving out of State

Evers Signed the Measure Monday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bill that eliminates a tax benefit for companies that move out of Wisconsin. The measure he signed Monday targets tax deductions businesses claim when they move. Under current law, a business may deduct from its income or tax liability all expenses paid to move from one location to…

Norm Coleman Escapes Boat Crash ‘a Little Shaken’ but OK

The Accident Happened on Lake Ada Near Park Rapids Saturday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

(Photo credit: Norm Coleman/Facebook) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he’s OK after a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake. Coleman posted on his Facebook page that he was fishing on Lake Ada near Park Rapids on Saturday when another boat broadsided his. Coleman wrote that he leapt into the water right before the…

Evers Signs Bill Allowing for Larger Liquor Sales

Evers Signed the Measure Monday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a measure supported by mega-liquor store Total Wine & More that allows for larger quantities of liquor to be sold at a single transaction at certain stores. The measure Evers signed Monday pertains to liquor stores and other places that sell alcohol for consumption off premises, but that also…

Midday Update 6-24-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, FOX 21, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Court to Rule on Whether Governor Controls School Policy

The Supreme Court is Expected to Release a Ruling Tuesday

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court is poised to release a ruling on whether the governor or the state schools superintendent controls Wisconsin school policy. Republicans passed a law dubbed the REINS Act in 2017 that requires all state agencies to get the governor’s permission before writing regulations. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit…

Rhubarb Lovers, Rejoice! CHUM’s Annual Festival Happening Saturday

The 2019 CHUM Rhubarb Festival is Happening Saturday, June 29

June 24, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM along with dozens of local volunteers are putting the finishing touches on hundreds of pies, brats, sweet treats and beverages in preparation for the 2019 CHUM Rhubarb Festival. The event is happening Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 3 :00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church located at 1100 East London Road in Duluth. Festival…

Listen Local! A Wellness Renaissance Podcast Party Happening Thursday

Wellness Renaissance is a Local Podcast Centered on Holistic Practices and Healing

June 24, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The host and creator of Wellness Renaissance Podcast, Judy Breuer, invites the Twin Ports community to celebrate the 85 episodes of her podcast Thursday, June 27 at the Zeitgeist Atrium. Listen Local! A Wellness Renaissance Podcast Party is happening from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration is required for the event. Click here for more information. Wellness…

Morning Update 6-24-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Diving Searches Suspended for Missing Wisconsin boy

Miller Went Underwater on June 18

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say they’re suspending diving operations in the search for an 11-year-old boy in the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Dells but will continue daily water searchers. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has been leading the search for Jamison Owen Dean Miller of rural Grand Marsh since he went underwater on June 18 and didn’t resurface. WMTV-TV…

New Minnesota Laws Target Marital Rape, Wage Theft, Opiates

The new Minnesota Laws Will Take Effect July 1

June 24, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Starting July 1, Minnesotans who rape their spouses finally can be charged with sexual assault. Wage theft becomes a crime. And drug manufacturers will help shoulder the costs of the opioid epidemic. Those are some new Minnesota laws taking effect July 1 along with the state’s new $48 billion budget. Minnesota will have what sponsors say is…

Representatives from Different Faiths Come Together in Support of Immigrants

Activists marched through the rain to support immigrants and refugees.

June 23, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Faith groups and activists came together in downtown Duluth to support immigration rights in America. Dozens joined representatives from different Christian religions, members of the Islamic faith and people from the Fond Du Lac tribe. The gathering was a vigil for the negative way they say immigrants and refugees are being treated around the country. Representatives say as spiritual…

Community Members Share Concerns Regarding Upcoming “Rainbow Gathering”

The 2019 Rainbow Family Gathering will be in the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest.

June 23, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- Community members in and around Bayfield County are speaking their concerns on the thousands of expected visitors coming to camp in the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest through the first full week in July for an event known as the Rainbow Family of Living Light Gathering. The Rainbow Family Tribe is a group of people who claim to be working…

Grandma’s Marathon Clean-up Continues

Crews started working as soon as the race finished clearing the course and picking up trash.

June 23, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 43rd Annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend is in the books, which means it is time for the clean up to get underway. Crews started working as soon as the race finished clearing the course and picking up trash. In Canal Park, crews were focused on disassembling the tents after thousands of runners and people filled the streets…

Northlanders Celebrate Finnish Midsummer Festival

An unseasonably cold and rainy day did not stop dozens of people with Finnish heritage from celebrating the day that goes back so many generations.

June 23, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

SAGINAW, Minn. – The Finlandia Foundation Northland Chapter hosted Juhannus, or the Finnish Midsummer Festival on Sunday at Sampo Beach. An unseasonably cold and rainy day did not stop dozens of people with Finnish heritage from celebrating the day that goes back so many generations. “I think just the camaraderie and seeing people that you know and talking and I…

North Shore Scenic Railroad Takes Marathon Runners to Starting Line

More than 1,100 people took the train to avoid traffic to Two Harbors

June 22, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad offered runners the most comfortable trip up to Two Harbors from Duluth today. The train filled up with runners at 5:45 Saturday morning as they looked to avoid traffic and headaches while also checking out what the North Shore has to offer. For one runner, he saw this as a perfect opportunity…

Nice Weather Pays Dividends For Grandma’s Runners

After a week of uncertainty, mother nature surprised us Saturday with sunny skies

June 22, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Weather plays a huge role in how runners will finish. Saturday, athletes took full advantage of the weather as many set personal records including a runner from New York who took 8th place in Saturday’s 43rd Grandma’s Marathon. “If it was raining, cold and if the wind was blowing in your face, it would have been a completely…

Volunteers Dedicate Early Morning Hours to Helping Out Grandma’s Marathon Racers

Many Grandma's volunteers started their day as early as 6 a.m.

June 22, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of volunteers helped runners stay hydrated for the Grandma’s races. They served water and powerade, gave runners sponges to wipe off sweat and kept the streets clear of trash. One first time volunteer, 12–year–old Quentin Roth, hopes to run the marathon one day. “People are nice to me, and it’s kind of fun to yell and be…

Dedicated Grandma’s Fans Cheer on Racers

Grandma's fans are some of the most dedicated in the Northland.

June 22, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fans could be heard for more than 26.2 miles cheering on their friends and family running in the Grandma’s Marathon races. For every one of the almost twenty thousand racers participating in grandma’s marathon, there are hundreds of fans lining the streets ready with applause. “It’s part of what Duluth is. I’ve lived here my whole life and i…

Medical Tents Aid Runners at Grandma’s

Marathons require athletes to push their minds and bodies to the limit.

June 22, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Marathons require athletes to push their minds and bodies to the limit. Five medical tents throughout the course along with first aid stations at every mile marker were available along the route to make sure runners got to the finish safely. “We have 400 medical volunteers total. It’s a team of physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurses and…

Grandma’s Runners Cross the Finish Line for Another Year

Grandma's Marathon is widely regarded as one of the top races in the United States.

June 22, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of runners from around the country crossed the finish line in Canal Park for Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on Saturday. Grandma’s Marathon is widely regarded as one of the top races in the United States. Many runners run personal bests on the marathon track from Two Harbors to Duluth and one says…

Runners Load-Up on Carbs at the Annual Michelina’s Spaghetti Dinner

The spaghetti dinner was at the DECC.

June 21, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Runners could load–up on all–you–can–eat carbs to store energy for the race at the annual Michelina’s spaghetti dinner. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Rock the Big Top Concert Invites Crowds to Celebrate Grandma’s Marathon with Live Music

Friday's musical acts include Glen's Neighbor, Phil Vassar, Rhino and more.

June 21, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Rock the Big Top concert and festival invites Grandma’s crowds for music, food and beer. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Duluth Police Patrol the Streets on Bikes for Grandma’s Weekend

Duluth police use bike patrols to monitor Grandma's crowds.

June 21, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth police want to be as accessible as possible in the busy crowds for Grandma’s Weekend. 12 bike officers will be pedaling around the streets from 14th Avenue East to Canal Park. The bike patrol is a partnership with Duluth Police, Duluth Fire, UMD Police and U.S> Border Patrol. Officers say bikes are the best way to cover…

Hayward Celebrates 70th Annual Musky Fest

"For a moment we feel like the hottest place on earth," said Bishop.

June 21, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Every summer Musky Fest is Hayward’s largest celebration all about fishing and this year is no different. Thousands of people pack the streets of Downtown Hayward to take part in the annual celebration. “This is when our population doubles triples. You can feel it. You can feel the electricity,” said Hayward Chamber of Commerce Board Member Wade…

Grandma’s Tourists Enjoy the City Before Race Day

Shops in Canal Park busy for Grandma's Weekend.

June 21, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- While some runners were taking it easy before the big race, businesses in Canal Park were busy with people enjoying some shopping Duluth… Like Stephen Fregori and his daughter Kirra. This is Stephen’s first time running in Grandma’s Marathon and Kirra’s first time in Duluth. “Trying to get some Italian food, carb-up and run like the wind tomorrow,…

Grandma’s Friday Races Attract Thousands

Thousands of runners participated in the Whipper Snapper races along with the William A. Irvin 5K.

June 21, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Friday before Grandma’s Marathon hosted two races along Duluth’s shoreline leading up to the main event. Starting off with the Whipper Snapper races where kids from four to fourteen years old raced to the finish at Bayfront Festival Park. Voluteers there were out cheering on the kids who were sprinting towards the finish. One enthusiastic volunteer…

Food Truck Friday Kick’s Off In Front Of Duluth Public Library

This event will happen every Friday from 11-2 p.m. and run through the end of August

June 21, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Food Truck Friday’s kicked off Friday outside the Duluth Public Library. Those attending say it’s a great way to get out of the house to support local businesses around the Northland. “It’s great to have this going on in the summer every Friday at the library. You can have lunch and people come out, mingle and get out…

Grandma’s Marathon Route See’s Slight Change For Second Year

With Superior Street reconstruction on-going, Grandma's Marathon will use a brief detour

June 21, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Something to keep an eye on tomorrow, is the different route that the runners will take for the second straight year due to construction in downtown Duluth. It’s year two of three of Grandma’s Marathon route being a little different, but it’s not as complicated as you may think. As phase two of reconstruction continues on Superior Street,…

Kids Compete for the Prize at Musky Fest’s Annual Watermelon Eating Contest

June 21, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

HAYWARD, Wis. -Musky Fest just became a little bit cuter as a few kids competed in the annual watermelon eating contest. Kids lined up according to their age group to with big slices of watermelon in hand. All hoping to be the first, they chowed down as quickly as they could. A tiny tot from Chetek, Wisconsin took home the…

North Shore Railroad Offering Rides For Grandma’s Runners

The North Shore Scenic Railroad will take 1,100 runners to Two Harbors at 5:45 Saturday morning

June 21, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Moving people around the Northland is very difficult this weekend, but one local business is offering a free way for runners to get to the starting line from Duluth. The North Shore Scenic Railroad will be taking around 1,100 runners from Duluth to Two Harbors. It will leave at 5:45 in the morning from over by the DECC…

SAKI Grant Leads to Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction

A Sentencing Date has not Been set

June 21, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The first case to go to trial stemming from evidence collected in the Duluth Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has resulted in a man being found guilty of criminal sexual conduct. Kenneth Clark was charged after evidence suggested he sexually assaulted a Native American grandmother in his cab in 2012. The investigation was stalled due to miscommunication between…

Red Flag Warnings in Effect at Park Point Beaches

The Warning is due to Win and Wave Conditions

June 21, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately through 10:00 a.m. Saturday. The warning is due to wind and wave conditions that can support rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water regardless of your swimming experience. There are currently no lifeguards at Park…

Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor Vetoes 4 Abortion Bills

Republicans had Called on Evers to Sign the Bills

June 21, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed four abortion bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. One bill Evers vetoed Friday would have imposed criminal penalties on doctors who fail to give medical care in the extremely rare circumstance where a baby is born alive following an abortion attempt. Other vetoed bills would have cut off…

Jury Awards $585K to Minneapolis cop Over License Lookups

Attorneys for Krekelberg say Officers Searched her Data 74 Times

June 21, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A federal jury has awarded $585,000 to a police officer who alleged that 58 fellow officers from the Minneapolis Police Department broke a federal privacy law by searching for her driver’s license data without a lawful purpose. Attorneys for Amy Krekelberg say the officers searched for her data 74 times, accessing information including her photograph,…

Tornado, Storms Cause Damage in Southwestern Minnesota

June 21, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Strong winds, heavy rain, hail and at least one tornado damaged a turkey barn and outbuildings, brought down tree branches and flooded streets in southwestern Minnesota. There were no reports of injuries when the severe weather swept through Redwood, Brown and Watonwan counties Thursday evening. Watonwan County sheriff’s officials say a large turkey barn near St. James…

Midday Update 6-21-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019

Brett Scott,

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

Duluth Police Local #807 Announces Endorsements

Duluth Police Union Announced Endorsements for the At-Large and 3rd District Races

June 21, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Local #807 announced their endorsements in the At-Large and 3rd District races for Duluth City Council Friday morning. According to a recent press release, the Duluth Police Local #807 is endorsing Arik Forsman and Noah Hobbs for councilor-at-large and Roz Randorf for 3rd District. “The individuals that we have chosen to endorse have demonstrated…

Local Artisans Set Up Shop Saturday in Iron River

The Annual Makers' Faire is Happening Saturday, June 22 in Iron River, Wisconsin

June 21, 2019

Brett Scott,

IRON RIVER, Wis. – Happening Saturday, June 22, folks are invited to the community of Iron River, Wisconsin to experience the third annual Makers’ Faire hosted by White Winter Winery. The Faire will run from noon until 5:00 p.m. and showcase many talented artists, farmers, growers, producers, crafts and more from around the region. The artisans are from various communities…

Skate & Sip for FREE

Active Adventures: Rollerblade & Have A Pint of Bent Paddle This Summer

June 21, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are hitting the Willard Munger State Trails on rollerblades! Every other Tuesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 pm you can skate and sip with friends in the Northland, for FREE. The director of the NorthShore Inline Marathon is hosting these free group skates for all skill levels. Bring your own blades…