Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill that will require motorists to use hands-free devices to talk on the phone while driving on Minnesota roads starting Aug. 1. At a signing ceremony Friday, Walz paid tribute to dozens of people surrounding him who lost loved ones in crashes caused by distracted drivers, saying lives will…
LUTSEN, Minn. – With soft snow and sunny skies, staff at Lutsen Mountains say it’s hard not to enjoy spring skiing! The annual Mountain Meltdown is happening April 12 – 14 at Lutsen Mountains in Cook County. Special deals will include two-for-one lift and lodging experiences. The Mountain Meltdown bash will also include ten bands with a live outdoor stage (weather permitting),…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth International Airport says they have received several diversions today due to weather that is impacting several airports in the Midwest. As of 10:25 a.m. flights from Minneapolis and Chicago were delayed and another Chicago flight was canceled according to the airports website. The airport is reminding travelers to check their airline flight status throughout the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The AAD Shrine headquartered in Duluth is set to host the 74th annual AAD Shrine Circus Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. Circus lovers will have three chances to see the entertainment up close. On Saturday, performances are taking place at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, the show will…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
Aitkin School District – 2 Hour Delay Cathedral School – Closed Carlton Schools – 2 Hour Delay Cherry School – Closed Cloquet Schools – 2 Hour Delay Cook County School District – Closed Duluth Key Zone – Closed Duluth Public Schools Administrative Offices – Closed Duluth Children’s Museum – Opening at 12 p.m. Duluth Salvation Army – Closed Esko Schools…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Jaycees is getting ready to put on the 22nd Annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest this Saturday. Roughly 30 brewers will be set up inside Wessman Arena from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. 1,200 people will be taking down unlimited samples of craft beer. All of the money made on the event will go toward the community efforts…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The UMD Hockey Cheerleaders are excited to perform at the Frozen Four. The team is made up of ten girls who cheer on the Bulldogs at every home game and at tournaments on the road. The group’s performances are a little more difficult than an normal cheer squad, because they have to do it while skating. They…
DULUTH, Minn.- The big storm hasn’t stopped people from doing what they need to do. Even a country music singer made sure he could get to Duluth, for his concert tonight at AMSOIL. Today’s April snow storm caused havoc for many around the Northland, but for others it’s just another day in the life living in Minnesota. Wild winds, and…
DULUTH, Minn. – with all that passion UMD fans have been flooding into the bookstore at the school to pick up bulldog merchandise. Shirts, hats, and even hockey pucks are available for purchase… Bookstore staff say they have been extremely busy helping fans get ready for the game. They expect even more fans to show up this weekend. “last year…
DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of the year more than 450 cases of measles have been confirmed in the u.s…. Northland health officials want to remind the public to get their vaccinations if they haven’t already done so. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can impact those who do not have a measles vaccination… One of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD students filled the college’s Kirby Student Center to cheer on their favorite team. Even mayor Emily Larson jumped in on the action. Students wanted to remind folks, just how supportive they are of the Bulldogs with the impromptu pep rally. “We are putting our place on the map in NCAA hockey as a university of Minnesota…
Wind gusts of more than 50mph are not stopping folks from capturing moments firsthand from the powerful April winter blast. As of Thursday morning there was no snow yet for the City of Duluth, but that didn’t stop residents and tourists from freezing for a reason to check out the natural beauty of a wild Lake Superior. “We’re from Fargo,…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Bulldogs men’s hockey team is playing the Frozen Four, but they’re not the only UMD team trying to play their best in Buffalo. The UMD pep band says it’s their job to get the crowd excited for Bulldogs hockey. “When we can get out there and play the songs that really pump everybody up, there’s nothing like…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A Gold Cross ambulance driver was injured Thursday afternoon after the ambulance lost control and flipped on its side in a ditch on Highway 53. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. near the Chalet Lounge. A spokesperson for the Minnesota State Patrol said the ambulance was not carrying a patient at the time of the accident. The…
Update: Minnesota Power crews have restored power to all customers in the Pike Lake area. Update: Crews are working to restore power to about 650 customers in the Pike Lake area. Restoration is expected by 3:45 p.m. Update: Power has been restored to all customers in the Eveleth area. HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Over 2,400 people are still experiencing power outages…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota teen was video chatting on her cellphone and driving nearly 100 mph when a state trooper pulled her over on a busy highway near St. Peter. The Star Tribune reports that 18-year-old Theresa Redenius, of Lakeville, is charged with careless driving. The trooper says he could see Redenius was “still on active FaceTime…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has temporarily closed Brighton Beach effective immediately due to safety concerns as a result of the storm. The park will be closed until further notice. The city would like to remind residents to use caution if traveling throughout the day. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
(Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP) ORONO, Minn. (AP) – The children of a one-time part owner of the Minnesota Vikings and his wife have asked for privacy while they grieve their parents’ deaths. Irwin and Alexandra Jacobs’ children confirmed their parents’ deaths in a short statement issued Wednesday through a public relations firm. Authorities haven’t publicly identified the couple but…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will be featuring several new works during their upcoming concert. The concert is taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Weber Music Hall. The Concert Band will be performing a piece by Eric Whitacre called “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!”, a soundtrack for a hypothetical script that pits the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – According to the Virginia Police Department, a male walking east of Railroad Street Tuesday around 9:52 a.m. called in a report of a dead body to St. Louis County Dispatch. When officers arrived on scene they located a deceased 38-year-old female. Authorities found no signs of foul play. The Virginia Police Department is awaiting autopsy results and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards submitted a letter of resignation Friday after a being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated last month. Edwards will stay with the department in a demoted position of assistant fire chief. “This week, Mayor Emily Larson and I received and accepted a letter of resignation from Dennis Edwards as Fire Chief of…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Zeitgeist Arts Cafe shows us how to make the perfect crème caramel at home or to enjoy at the Café. Check out the video above for the recipe and cooking instructions! LOCATION: Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 (Construction has started on Superior Street but the restaurant will remain open!) HOURS: Monday…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
LONDON-The U.S. Justice Department has charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with conspiring with Chelsea Manning to break into a classified government computer. The charge was announced Thursday after Assange was taken into custody in London in connection with a U.S. extradition request, as well as for breaching U.K. bail conditions in 2012. His lawyer has previously said that Assange planned…
DULUTH, Minn. – More updates are coming forward for Essentia Health’s massive expansion project in downtown Duluth. Essentia hosted a public meeting at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center where multiple issues were discussed, including what the $800 million project will look like once it’s completed. Updated renderings were shown of the roughly 800,000 square-foot tower slated for downtown. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is joining more than 150 libraries in the U.S. And Canada in celebrating Library Giving Day. The event hopes to encourage more people to donate to their public libraries to fund services like Duluth Library’s toddler storytime, which Mayor Emily Larson visited today. Organizers say that private donations help to enhance the library’s services dedicated…
DULUTH, Minn. – Decades-old street lights on East Superior Street are coming down. Crews were carefully removing the light poles Wednesday between Lake Avenue and 3rd Avenue East. The city says the light poles will be re-purposed, and parts will be used to keep the same type of light poles operational on the avenues downtown. This is all ahead of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, your input is wanted to help improve the future of the Duluth Police Department. Right now, an outside company is in the process of reviewing the Police Department’s operations from top to bottom, to be a more effective and efficient department for all in the community. Tonight, the public was invited to give their input. Mitch Weinzetl,…
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 80 high school and college students received scholarships from the Lake Superior College Foundation today. Those scholarships that will be applied for the upcoming fall semester and range from $500 to $2500. One Esko student we talked with even got two scholarships this afternoon. Dawson Hoffman, a Senior at Esko said “it definitely helps a lot…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth, has declared this week, ‘National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. A special art exhibit at Zeitgeist is helping empower those victims. This year’s theme is honoring the past, but creating hope for the future. Experts say, in a life or death situation, knowing that you aren’t alone is crucial. One survivor and artist in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Calculators and pencils were at the ready for University of Wisconsin Superior’s 45th annual High School Math Meet. More than 200 students from 18 high schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota met at the University to compete in algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, geometry and trigonometry tests to win various prizes. Organizers said this type of event gives all…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s top cop Chief Mike Tusken, and Superintendent of District 709 Schools Bill Gronseth are reflecting on last week’s active shooter threat at Duluth East High School. The incident involved 36-year-old Travis Busch, who was accused of threatening to shoot officers and others in the school. Authorities also found guns in his car in the school parking lot, and…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – There may not be as many UMD fans in Buffalo as there were at last year’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, but the seats in KeyBank Center are bound to be filled with a lot of maroon and gold during Thursday’s semifinal game. One man who will be there might just be the biggest Bulldogs fan in…
DULUTH, Minn. – In April most people are thinking about spring fun, like hiking a trail, but instead they now have to prepare for another snow fall. Last April, a storm rolled through Duluth, leaving behind almost a foot of snow. Once again this spring, crews are packing trucks with salt and scheduling shifts for plows to maintain twenty four…
DULUTH, Minn. – With many Northland kids on spring break this week, fun activities are popping up all over the area for them. Duluth Children’s Museum got in on the fun hosting a camp where kids learned all about the ecosystems of the areas rivers and lakes. Museum staff say they enjoy teaching the kids topics that may impact them….
WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump will travel to Minnesota on Monday, the April 15 tax filing deadline. Trump is hoping to win Minnesota in the next election and has been citing tax cuts and his work on trade deals as positives that will help Republicans win in 2020. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed the trip to reporters traveling with the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota authorities say nearly five dozen people are facing charges for sex trafficking following an undercover operation in several Twin Cities communities. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 28 victims were rescued from sex trafficking situations, including one minor. The sting was conducted April 4-8. Undercover agents and investigators posed as minors or as…
Duluth Police hold a press conference about threats made to Duluth Public Schools last week. The Duluth Police Department will discuss threats made towards the schools last Friday, DPD response, timeline of events, and after action review. The press event is being held at the Public Safety Building located at 2030 N Arlington Avenue. Categories: News, News – Latest News
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Minnesota on Monday, the April 15 tax filing deadline. Trump is hoping to win Minnesota in the next election and has been citing tax cuts and his work on trade deals as positives that will help Republicans win in 2020. The Federal Aviation Administration sent an…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – A female Department of Corrections employee corrections officer in Moose Lake has been formally charged with Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for engaging in the sexual exploitation of an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Officer James Jungers of the Moose Lake Police Department was contacted by Investigator Gunderson of the MN Department of Corrections, Office…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at today’s top headlines and weather. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. JOSEPH, Minn. (AP) – The state police standards board has revoked the license of the former police chief in St. Joseph accused of misconduct. Chief Joel Klein was placed on administrative leave in April 2018 and resigned in May. The St. Cloud Times says the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training conducted an investigation…
FLOODWOOD, Minn. – The Floodwood School District ISD 698 is preparing for budget cuts and layoffs after a referendum Tuesday night was voted down by just 16 votes — 352 to 336. The referendum would have authorized a 10-year tax levy on local property worth $3,350 per pupil. This would have meant a home valued at $150,000 would pay $437 in…
DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to spring break and summer vacation, it’s easy to forget about the scariest things that could happen, but insurance agents at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota say it’s important to always be prepared. Insurance agent Jeremy Hoglund stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer tips and advice for planning ahead before…
ORONO, Minn. (AP) – Police say they’re investigating the deaths of two people at a home in Orono. Authorities say bodies of a male and female were discovered at the home about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police are being assisted by Hennepin County sheriff’s investigators and the state Crime Lab. Officials say there is no apparent risk to the public in…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The liberal candidate in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race has conceded to her conservative rival, deciding against a recount in a contest where the two were separated by just half a percentage point. Lisa Neubauer’s conceded Wednesday to Brian Hagedorn. Unofficial results showed Hagedorn with a nearly 6,000-vote lead after the April 2 election. That didn’t measurably…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s Animal Answers takes Northlanders deep into the pocketbook. Animal Allies is encouraging families across the area to consider adopting a different type of creature all for a good cause. “There’s no ducking around at Animal Allies,” said Michelle Sternberg, Development Officer at Animal Allies. Staff and volunteers at the Duluth shelter cannot stop quacking up….
