SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department battles flames on a regular basis, but what happens when help is needed from other agencies? A fire drill tested the response of Twin Ports first responders working together. Last winter, a fire erupted here at Superior Midwest Energy. This training exercise is meant to replicate incident in hopes of improving the response….
DULUTH, Minn.- Controversy continues to swirl over the proposed Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline as a rally is scheduled in Duluth on Saturday. Leadership from that rally held a press conference on Friday at Gitchi Ode’ Akiing Park to generate support ahead of the upcoming march and rally from noon to 6 p–m on the Lakewalk. Protestors are hoping the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Doors opened for the first time Friday at the new Essentia Health Plaza at the Miller Hill Mall for a special preview event. The space, which was previously Younkers department store, is focused on expanding overall adult wellness. The location is bigger than Essentia’s old fitness center on its main campus and contains several pieces of geriatric–grade exercise…
DULUTH, Minn.- The two suspects arrested for a fatal shooting in west Duluth Sunday have been formally charged with aiding and abetting murder in the second degree. Authorities have not identified who the shooter is. 38–year–old James Peterson and 31–year–old Christopher Boder could face up to 40 years behind bars for the alleged murder of 33–year–old Timothy Nelson. The father of…
UPDATE: City extends water boiling time frame in Upper Lakeside until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28. UPDATE: Duluth Public Works and Utilities says water service was restored to residents in upper Lakeside at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents in the affected area should continue to boil water until Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 a.m. For more information you can call…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota pollution regulators have denied a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 upgrade, but it may be a short-lived victory for opponents of the project. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced the denial Friday. The agency said the move was necessary because the state Court of Appeals had ruled in June that…
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. – Today, police arrested a third person in connection to the fatal West Duluth shooting. Police announced Friday afternoon that they have arrested a 29-year-old female on charges of Aiding An Offender. Formal charges are pending. DULUTH, Minn. – Two male suspects arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Timothy Nelson in West Duluth have…
NEW YORK (AP) – Health officials say their investigation into a recent outbreak of severe vaping-related illnesses is increasingly focused on products that contain THC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday most people who got sick vaped THC, the ingredient that produces a high in marijuana. A new study published by CDC found two-thirds who got sick…
CARLTON, Minn. — Jay Cooke State Park is popping with color this time of year. This state park protects the lower reaches of the St. Louis River and is located about 10 miles southwest of Duluth. It’s one of the ten most visited state parks in Minnesota, with the western half of the park containing part of a rocky, 13-mile…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, students and a staff member at Lowell Elementary school found a body in the woods near the school Friday morning. Authorities say it appears the individual died by suicide and does not have any connection to the school. Parents of students were notified of the incident by automated calls. According to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A warrant has been issued for the homeless man that admitted to starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire earlier this month. According to St. Louis County court officials, 36-year-old Matthew Amiot failed to attend a probation meeting and did not report to CHUM as he was supposed to. The warrant was authorized on Thursday, according to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2019 Walk for Wishes Duluth is happening Sunday, September 29 at Bagley Nature Area on the campus of UMD. Walk For Wishes is a spirited event that gives participants the choice to participate in either the 2.5K trail walk or 5K run. The event is powered by wish families, volunteers, donors, and friends. Throughout the event,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather
DETROIT (AP) – Nissan is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and other countries to fix a problem with backup camera displays. The recall covers most of the Nissan and Infiniti model lineups from the 2018 and 2019 model years. The company says in government documents posted Tuesday that owners can adjust the camera displays so the image…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota court says R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has wrongfully failed to pay the state millions of dollars it owes under Minnesota’s landmark 1998 settlement with the tobacco industry. The attorney general’s office says the court will enter a judgment in the coming months for the amount that Reynolds owes. Attorney General Keith Ellison said late…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â Faculty at US-Superior celebrated the opening of their Fall art exhibit Thursday. The seasonal display showcases 5 faculty artists’ work. Gloria Eslinger is one of the exhibit’s featured artists. Her stained glass mosaic pieces represent the journey a person has through life. “As artists, it’s important for us to keep up our skills and to continually work within our…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Good news for the future Shaq’s, Lebron’s and Michael Jordan’s out there… The salvation army is merging their youth basketball teams for kids to play in one giant winter league. For 30 years, kids K-4th grade and kids 5-8th grade were separated into different leagues. The salvation army wanted to combine the two leagues in hopes of encouraging kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – For nearly 20 years the the Duluth Community School Collaborative has been bringing a Powwow to the hillside in Duluth. Held at Myers-Wilkins Elementary school, the night features a free feast with farm to table food donated by Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, along with celebrating native culture with a Powwow. The Powwow included native song,…
DULUTH, Minn. – After years of planning Hearing Wellness Center opened its doors after moving down the street from its old location on London Road. Not only does the new building provide better parking for patients but in fact it provides better patient care because it is quieter and better for hearing tests. “What our patients will find is they’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – People were winded and dined at Northland Country Club to help support independent lives for the Northland’s aging population. It is all part of Age Well Arrowhead’s first-ever “Art of Aging” fundraiser. The non-profit is dedicated to providing all types of programs and services to seniors so they can live healthier lives and stay in their own…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the Northland gets ready to dive back into winter, farmers markets are close to wrapping up after the summer season. Thursday was the second-to-last Lincoln Park Summer Farmers Market for the season. The farmers are coming with more fall and winter crops including pumpkins, apples, and squash. One farmer regularly works 17 hour days on his…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over 1,000 members make up the 148th Fighter Wing. Thanks to their teamwork and dedication the members are being honored with two special military awards. Many of them say it is a huge honor to be recognized. The 148th was awarded with the 2019 Spaatz trophy from the National Guard Association of the United States. The award…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Safety Council hosted their Northern Regional Safety Day at the DECC to help safety professionals gain insight on the latest issues connected with workplace issues including injuries. Hearing loss is one of the many workplace injuries, which was a big topic of concern discussed during Safety Day. The annual Safety Day is an opportunity for…
DULUTH, Minn.-On Thursday, the Lake Superior-Mississippi railroad and Operation Lifesaver presented the Twin Ports with an initiative they hope grab people’s attention near railroad crossings. The initiative asks people if they see tracks, think train. The Twin Ports may see this catchy phrase more often in the coming months. The phrase and logo is printed on a stencil that was…
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota for the fourth time in the last sixteen months for an upcoming Trump rally. In an announcement made Thursday afternoon by the MNGOP, the rally will be held on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer…
(Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP) NEW YORK (AP) – Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are going to bring the heat to the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the superstar performers, who have released music in Spanish and English, will perform on February 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Both Lopez…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two suspects in the fatal West Duluth shooting of 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson are scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. Charges are expected to be filed shortly before the 11:00 a.m. court appearance. According to authorities, the suspects are facing charges of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder. Police responded to reports of shots fired early Sunday…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bipartisan proposal making it a felony to trespass or damage oil or gas pipelines Wisconsin is moving through the state Legislature. Opponents testified at an Assembly hearing Thursday that the bill is a violation of free speech rights. The measure builds upon a 2015 state law that made it a felony to intentionally trespass or…
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) – Appleton police have asked prosecutors to charge a suspect with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of a 60-year-old woman. Police gave few details Thursday but said the suspect is a male “who had a close relationship” with the victim, Lee Ann Dorn, who was found dead in her Appleton apartment in February. The police statement…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s football season and with it comes the munchies! In this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s Brett Scott chats with Bucktales Cantina and Grill owner Dee Morales as business picks up for the fall season. Morales is the only chef in the kitchen at Bucktales, handcrafting each order to perfection. The business is located near Pattison State…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 26, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a boatload of fun being packed into one event happening Saturday, September 28. Oktoberfest at The Boat Club Restaurant and Bar is happening from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The event, taking place in the Fitger’s Courtyard, features LIVE music, Dachshund races, Oktoberfest brews and authentic German cuisine. At 5:00 p.m., guests will be welcome to…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 26, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump’s actions detailed in a newly released whistleblower complaint read like “a classic organized crime shakedown.” Schiff on Thursday opened a hearing with acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire. Maguire released the complaint to Congress and the public this week after weeks of delay. The complaint details…
HONOLULU (AP) – Hawaii police have identified a body recovered from a Honolulu canal as a woman visiting from Minnesota. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Tuesday that the body of 51-year-old Shannon Bartholomew of Minneapolis was discovered Monday in the Ala Wai Canal. Police say the death has been classified as suspicious due to the position the body was in upon…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nurses who work for St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth voted to formally accept a new three-year contract agreement with the hospital, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association. St. Luke’s nurses have been working at the hospital without a contract since June 30th. This new contract is now retroactively effective from July 1st of this past summer. In…
SUPERIOR, Wis – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has declared Sept. 22 through Sept. 28 “Rail Safety Week” throughout the state. It allows local law enforcement agencies and railroad companies to work together to help spread awareness to motorists. In Wisconsin last year, there were 39 crashes involving trains, which resulted in 12 injuries and 4 deaths. Tuesday in Superior, officials…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior YMCA collaborated with the city and the Coastal Cleanup to help clean Faxon Creek, which is situated right behind the YMCA. About a half dozen volunteers and staff walked along the creek to pick up anything they could find. The Faxon Creek cleanup happens at least once a year. “I think everybody can do a better…
CARLTON, Minn.- The Haunted Shack and Haunted Ridge are looking for more spooky characters to join in scaring the people of the Northland. “Just having fun scaring people, it’s really fun,” said Volunteer Coordinator Julie Schwarzkopf. The demand is bigger this year as the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship will once again not be in the Minnesota Slip. “It did…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wednesday night, WITC in Superior celebrated a new $1.5 million dollar renovation project. It’s part of a multi-year effort to update the aging campus. For the first time in 40 years, construction work is on the move at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Over the summer of 2018 during phase one, the main building got an exterior paint job…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The former Breakwater Restaurant in Superior is now home to Kickin’ Delicious third location in northeast Wisconsin. KD’s Itasca Bay Family Restaurant recently opened its doors to a new demographic. Their other locations include Solon Springs and KD’s on Tower Avenue, but this location focuses more on dinner items than breakfast. One of the owners tells us, just…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Two of Cloquet’s major healthcare facilities are merging to provide better care, and compete with Essentia’s expansion there in May. Community Memorial Hospital recently purchased the Raiter Clinic for an undisclosed amount. Operations will still continue in the Raiter building, and as of now it will still carry the Raiter name. The hospital will move its family care…
CLOQUET, Minn.- People at the Cloquet Library got a chance to hand craft their own indigenous stone sculptures. The library hosted a stone carving class, where participants got to carve soapstone into their own pendants, desk ornaments, or whatever decorations they prefer. The native skywatcher carvings reflect the stories of native cosmology. “They’ll leave tonight with an actual piece of…
CARLTON, Minn. – Fall is in the air and people are getting out to Jay Cooke State Park to check out the foliage. Some trees are closer to peaking now than others. Park managers say, they are ahead of schedule. “Typically it’s been more of early October. This year, late September we’ve been hitting the 50-75% faster than we were…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Congregation members of Cathedral Christ the King in Superior held their 5th annual “Blue Mass” on Wednesday morning. Local law enforcement, public safety personnel and veterans were all present. Members of the Cathedral School joined along- with those students participating in the mass currently having family members in law enforcement. It’s all to thank officers for taking…
The University of Wisconsin–Superior hosted a unique showcase focused on issues related to transportation and freight. The Northland has a great amount of freight traffic including the use of trucks, rail, and ships. This showcase allows the agencies are trying to show the importance of how these forms of transportation can be critical for the twin ports. The day…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nurses at St. Luke’s are voting on whether or not to approve a new labor contract with the hospital. This comes after union negotiators reached a tentative agreement with St. Luke’s last Saturday. The Minnesota Nurses Association is recommending members vote for the new contract. It includes paid short staffing bonuses for nurses and guarantees that their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ground has been broken on an $800 million hospital development in Duluth. Essentia Health’s “Vision Northland” project is the largest private development in the city’s history. Buildings on the Essentia Health campus will start being demolished over the next few weeks to make room for a new twelve-story, 900,000 square foot medical center. “This will be a…
NEW YORK (AP) – Al Franken is returning to the public sphere with a new weekly radio show on SiriusXM that will blend politics, humor and other topics. The former Minnesota senator says the show is not part of any attempt to return to politics. It is Franken’s most prominent project since he was forced to resign from the U.S….
