ST. PAUL, Minn.-St. Paul’s police chief has fired five officers for allegedly failing to intervene in an assault at a business. Police Chief Todd Axtell said Thursday that officers are expected to intervene when a violent act occurs in their presence and to tell the truth. Axtell says the community “deserves to know that its St. Paul police officers will…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather Friday, June 14, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Police K-9s were unleashed for the sixth annual “Operation K-9” fundraising. Ten K-9’s from around the Northland got a break from serious police work to show off their serious talents to a crowd at the UWS football stadium for Operation K-9. “These dogs are capable of doing things that us human officers can’t do. We send them…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A Minnesota-based group is exposing who they call child predators online. Predator Hunters USA uses decoy online accounts to find adults who want to meet with children for sexual activity, and they stream the whole think live on Facebook. Predator Hunters USA has more than 77,000 followers on Facebook. Since October 2018, the group has exposed close…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ticks are already becoming a big problem in the Midwest this year. Associate Professor Ben Clark at the University of Minnesota Duluth has taken a special interest in learning the risks of catching Lyme disease from ticks. His research found one in three ticks in this area carry the disease. Ticks are commonly found in wooded areas…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you like food trucks here’s your chance to get some good food and support a great cause. Walking Ministries is hosting a food truck fundraiser in Superior to help fund warming centers the Ruth house in Superior and the Esther house in Duluth. You can get hot dogs or brats for a quick lunch from the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Members of Local union trades volunteered their time to help build a new community garden on Oakes Avenue in Superior. The volunteers spent the day constructing a new perimeter fence around the property. The new fence will help protect the new garden from deer and other animals. This summer, volunteers are also expected help build new gardening beds….
DULUTH, Minn.- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Veterans who served on board the USS Duluth decades ago are back in the Twin Ports for a reunion this week. Thursday, these crew members celebrated a flag that was on that ship for six months during World War Two. A Battle Ensign is a large flag on a ship making that ship…
DULUTH, Minn.- More than one hundred Northland properties went up for sale today during St. Louis County tax forfeit land auction. Some of the top properties for sale included more than twenty houses, and some prime waterfront locations that had cabins. Those in attendance are thrilled to walk away with a new piece of property. “It’s hard to keep them…
HIBBING, Minn.-An August trial date has been set for an Iron Range man accused of a January murder. 18-year-old Deshon Bonnell plead not guilty to multiple felony counts today including first-degree murder. It’s in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley. LaValley’s body was found by a snowmobiler on the Mesabi Trail near Kerr on Jan. 6. He…
WASHINGTON-White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month. President Donald Trump announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. He says Sanders will be returning to her home state of Arkansas and has not immediately named a successor. Sanders is one of the president’s closest and most trusted White House aides and…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – Born and raised in Western Duluth, entrepreneur Derek Medved, announced his candidacy for City Council at Large today in front of his Gary Korner Store. Medved grew up in Gary within blocks of the Milk House convenience store and gas station at 1331 Commonwealth Ave. that he purchased at age 19 after the store encountered financial difficulties and…
HIBBING, Minn. –A Grand Rapids man convicted of murder in the second-degree was sentenced today to nearly 29 years in prison. 34-year-old Benjamin Lundquist was accused of stabbing and killing 54-year-old Joel Gangness of Hibbing in January of 2017 in an apartment there. Lundquist initially told police that Jesus told him to commit the crime. A Sixth District judge previously ruled…
MINNEAPOLIS-Environmental Protection Agency documents show that its staffers were critical of how Minnesota regulators drafted a key permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine. And they show the officials concluded the permit would violate federal law because it lacked specific water pollution limits. The EPA released the documents after a court challenge by WaterLegacy and other groups. WaterLegacy attorney Paula…
LINCOLN PARK, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are headed inside Ursa Minor Brewing and starting a fire! Don’t worry, it’s all to cook freshly made wood fired pizza’s! Learning from the pro’s, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot attempts her own version. “Brittney Special” is a deep dish, personal pizza with a lot of meat and a few greens….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 13, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
MEMPHIS, Tenn.- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the identity of a man killed by a federal fugitive task force as Brandon Webber, a 20-year-old black man. The TBI says Webber was shot by federal marshals who were trying to arrest him on multiple felony warrants Wednesday evening. The agency says Webber got into a vehicle and then rammed…
MADISON, Wis.-Republicans who control the Legislature’s finance committee are planning to add a roughly $300 million income tax cut to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget. Committee co-chairs John Nygren and Alberta Darling told reporters Thursday that Republicans plan to insert language in the budget that will reduce the two lowest tax brackets. They also said that they plan to…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz says he’s open to calling a special session to help diabetics who can’t afford the cost of insulin, but lawmakers must first work out a deal. Walz made his comments Wednesday after a discussion with diabetics, advocates and medical professionals. A measure that would have established an emergency insulin program had broad support during the…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for spring storms and flooding that caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that the declaration will provide federal emergency relief money for 51 Minnesota counties and four tribal governments Walz had requested the federal aid in a letter to Trump…
DULUTH, Minn.-Three people were injured last night after a kitchen fire in an apartment at 2510 W. Second St. in Duluth. Two persons were treated on scene and released and one person was transported to Essentia Hospital with unknown injuries It all happened at about 8 p.m. Wednesday. The first arriving company reported smoke coming from the windows upstairs and…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 13, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – June is national cancer survivorship month. The Miller Dwan Foundation says a patient isn’t a cancer survivor only if they beat the disease. They are already survivors the moment they are diagnosed with it as they begin the difficult battle to fight for their lives. A celebration at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth honored recently diagnosed cancer…
DULUTH, Minn.- Vikre Distillery is putting their own twist on the classic French 75 cocktail and putting it in a can. The drink is called ‘Frenchie.’ It’s a mix of juniper gin, rose and lemon juice, just like the French 75 cocktail on tap at the distillery. The canned beverage will be available in liquor stores across Minnesota… Wisconsin and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Northland police officers and their K-9 partners are getting ready to show off to the public during Operation K-9. It’s a major fundraiser put on by the Northland K–9 foundation to support local police K–9 units. “They’ll be showcasing everything that they do on the streets and giving people kind of an idea of how they train and how…
CLOQUET, Minn.- One of the Northland’s most unique beaches, is now open for the season in Cloquet. “The Beach” at Pinehurst Park has filtered chlorinated water, with a sandy bottom just like a real beach. There are swim lanes, and a depth of six feet with lifeguards on duty. But the fun doesn’t stop there. “We have a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn – A few Northland kids are freshening up their karate skills at a week long summer camp at StoneHouse Martial Arts on Belknap Street in Superior. The camp allows current students of StoneHouse to cram in 12 weeks of karate instruction into one. They go over basic techniques like kicking and punching. They even do self–defense training. “It…
STURGEON LAKE, Minn.- It’s part of a joint effort between Cloquet and Fon Du Lac Police Departments. Around sixty Northland youngsters are getting a unique experience this week. They are taking part in a special police camp. Fifty-six 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the Northland got the once in a lifetime opportunity to go camping with Cloquet Police….
DULUTH, Minn.- The official start of summer is a little more than a week away, and in Duluth that means Grandma’s Marathon, outdoor festivals, and live music at Bayfront Festival Park. Those events all bring in Tourists. Grandma’s Marathon brings in as many as 20,000 runners and their friends and family. That weekend kicks off Duluth’s summer of fun. Grandma’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 200 professionals who work with kids were in Duluth for the Northland Foundation’s “Nurturing the Northland” Conference. The conference is designed to help professionals, who work with children, gain a better understanding of child trauma and behaviors. Research shows multiple adversities can determine why a child may behave or interact a certain way. “The identifiable, current…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.-Five kids suffered minor injuries after a truck crashed into their bus in Itasca County at about 8 a.m. today. Those five children were taken to the hospital. North Homes Children and Family Services made notifications to family members for the incident. The Ford pickup was southbound on Hwy 169 and began to turn westbound to County Road 17….
DULUTH, Minn.-An auction was conducted earlier this week in Minnesota bankruptcy court for ERP Iron Ore, formerly Magnetation, and it appears some buyers have emerged for its multiple mining sites on the Iron Range. Prairie View Minerals appears to be the top contender placing a bid at $1.95 million for a plant in Keewatin and a load out facility near…
MINNEAPOLIS-A month after collecting $166,000 in early retirement benefits from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, a veteran staffer is back at work there. Former Deputy Commissioner Brian Hiti volunteered for retirement as part of a restructuring at the development agency. But the Star Tribune reports his retirement didn’t last long. He was back on the payroll a month…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park based Vikre Distillery is branching out, releasing their first ready to drink craft cocktail. The distillery will host a launch party for the new beverage at the Distillery Cocktail Room on Saturday, June 15. The cocktail is called Frenchie and is a blend of Vikre’s organic Juniper Gin, sparkling rosé wine, a floral rosé liqueur,…
CLEVELAND – A new report released by the Lake Carriers’ Association shows shipments of iron ore from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled six million tons in May, an increase of nearly two percent compared to a year ago. The new data is also four percent above the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 14.5 million tons, an increase of…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 is learning more about a new Eagan, Minnesota based pet store coming to Duluth. According to a company spokesperson for the pet supply company, Launch Properties is responsible for building the retail development that Chuck & Don’s will call home in late winter, early spring of 2020. The space will be located in the Jigsaw retail development…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fewer than 200,000 cases are diagnosed every year, yet Huntington’s Disease proves to be an ongoing battle in the lives of many folks. On Saturday, June 15, you’re invited to help raise awareness for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. HDSA’s Minnesota Chapter is having the Duluth Minnesota Team Hope Walk Saturday June 15 from 8:00 a.m….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- Zeitgeist Arts Community is teaming up with a local artist to bring street art into the East and Central Hillside neighborhoods this summer. Various intersections and crosswalks by Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Chester Park and Portland Square will be painted with designs representing the community’s culture. The artist spoke to neighbors about what was important to them for inspirational art. “Introducing…
DULUTH, Minn.- Soccer fans can cheer on their favorite teams at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub for the Women’s World Cup. The pub is hosting watch parties for the games. USA and Thailand kicked off the competition, and even though the crowds were off to a slow start, Dubh Linn’s employees are expecting hundreds of passionate fans to come watch…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is a time for many fun activities: vacations, swimming, barbecues. But it’s also a time to care for your lawns. After a long winter, many Northlanders get a good look at their lawns for the first time in a while. “Of course we’re running into things like 12 inch grass,” said Shane Madrinich. “With the snowfall it…
MASON, Wis. – It’s called Rescue Divas and for the fifth year in a row this special camp offers a unique experience for sixth to eight grade girls from Northwestern Wisconsin. They get first–hand experiences with the Emergency Services field. The Rescue Divas Camp was started to empower young girls and to peak their interests in helping save lives. 20…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth Parks and Rec Department is getting in on geocaching, to encourage more people to check out parks and greenspace. The first GPS navigation and geo–caching meeting was held at Enger Park. To geocache, you need a handheld GPS or a cellphone, and use coordinates to find hidden clues and riddles throughout nature, to lead…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Students, alumni, and community members are on campus now. There’s a free barbecue, bounce house, and concert featuring Big Top Chautauqua. People can also take tours to see how much the University has changed. “UW-Superior wouldn’t be the institution it is today without the community and so we…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is selling more beer than they can make. Now, they’re making a big expansion they say will double their beer production. Earth Rider started brewing almost two years ago. Soon the Superior company will make even more craft beer and will host big events between their brewery and taproom. Grain elevators and…
CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time in 30 years, Cloquet City Hall is getting a new home. Construction is beginning to wind down on this new downtown building. The police department is joining City Hall employees in the Old Members Cooperative Credit Union building. The move takes everyone from their current eight thousand square foot building to now thirty thousand…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s a sign of summer right around the corner as the Park Point Beach House has opened for the season. With the warm weather we had Tuesday, some folks spent today at the beach. We came across one beach-goer today who spent thirty years working for the City’s Public Works Department. It turns out, he played a major…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new music festival has been announced for Duluth this summer with tickets going on sale Friday. The Wild Waters Music Festival will be held Aug. 16 at Bayfront Festival Park and will feature a variety of acts including Atmosphere, Cloud Cult, and Low. A portion of the ticket sales will go toward the Save the Boundary Waters campaign….
DULUTH, Minn.-A major drug bust was made last Friday, after multiple Northland agencies executed a search warrant on East Second Street. Law enforcement agencies executed the warrant at a residence on the 1300 block of East Second Street and during the search, investigators located cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy pills, along with other evidence of drug sales. Additionally, investigators seized four…
