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Coffee Conversation: Children’s Charity Gala to Support Local Families

The Northern Lights Foundation is Hosting the Gala on Thursday, May 16

May 13, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Lights Foundation is proud to present the 2019 Children’s Charity Gala on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. The event is happening at the Harborside Ballroom at the DECC. The annual gala is the Northern Lights Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event are provided as unrestricted grants to local families with…

Morning Update 5-13-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, May 13, 2019

May 13, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, May 13, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Update: Victim Pinned Between Garbage Truck and Dumpster Identified

According to the Gilbert Police Department, a male victim was pronounced dead Monday morning after being pinned between a garbage truck and a large dumpster.

May 13, 2019

Site Staff,

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Steven Allen Stoks of Hoyt Lakes. BIWABIK, Minn. – According to the Gilbert Police Department, a male victim was pronounced dead Monday morning after being pinned between a garbage truck and a large dumpster. Authorities responded to 310 Main Street in Biwabik at approximately 8:23 a.m. where a 61-year-old male was found pinned…

Northlanders Melting for Smelt in Duluth’s Canal Park

8th Annual Run, Smelt, Run Parade and Party held.

May 12, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mothers weren’t the only ones celebrated on Sunday. Canal Park was a sea of silver and blue, gathered to celebrate one thing. Smelt. The 8th Annual “Run Smelt, Run” Parade and Party brought out fans of the little fish caught in nets and served whole. People gathered to celebrate the end of winter, ring in the summer, and…

UWS Looks to Add New ‘Critical Civic Engagement’ Major

Major would focus on identifying and solving community issues

May 12, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A year and a half after suspending 25 academic programs, UW-Superior may add a new major. The university recently got a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities to develop a new academic major focusing on community advocacy. “After the program cuts they were saying they were open to innovative ideas so this was one of the…

Weather This Weekend Perfect for Mother’s Day

Moms out in Rose Garden enjoying the day.

May 12, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mothers were out enjoying the nice weather on their special day. The Rose Garden in Duluth was full of mothers with their kids enjoying the sun, and each other’s company. “We’ve been stuck inside all winter so it’s just a good chance to spend time with them they’re still little and I want to take as much time…

Nation Representatives and Industry Leaders Discuss Tariffs and Trade in the Northland

Republican MN congressman Pete Stauber and White House director of trade and manufacturing policy Dr. Peter Navarro led the discussion.

May 12, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota’s 8th district representative Republican Pete Stauber and a representative from the white house talked tariffs and the future of North American trade with local industry leaders. It’s crunch time for President Trump and his administration in making the push to get the newly proposed United State-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) to the next step. But getting congress on board…

Aerial Lift Bridge Will Be Closed Monday Morning For Yearly Cleaning

May 12, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth will be getting squeaky-clean on Monday, but that may cause delays for those who walk or drive over it. City workers will be washing the bridge on Monday morning starting at 9 a.m., and pedestrians and drivers can expect to be waiting 10-15 minutes to be able to cross over…

School Parents File Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Duluth Edison Charter Schools

Duluth Edison Charter Schools Denies Any Discrimination

May 12, 2019

Alexandra Burnley,

DULUTH, Minn. — Three parents of students who are attending or did attend Duluth Edison Charter Schools have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system. In an email sent to school parents and faculty on Friday, Bonnie Jorgenson, the head of Duluth Edison, addressed the lawsuit but did not go into specific allegations made against the schools, which…

UPDATE: House Explodes In Superior; Police Investigating

Firefighters turn investigation to Superior Police, there is no threat to the public.

May 12, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Police are now investigating an explosion in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood. Officials report that the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public. The explosion was reported around 10:50 Sunday morning, in a small home on 22nd Street near Corning Avenue along the railyard. Mayo Ambulance was also called in. The smoke from the…

Wisconsin and Minnesota Communities Come Together to Preserve History

Communities are trying to make the St. Croix River watershed a National Heritage Area

May 11, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

GORDON, Wis.- Communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota are working to preserve the history of the St. Croix River watershed. “A heritage area brings together all those arts and history and cultural organizations and couples them with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations,” North Woods and Waters St. Croix Heritage Area chair Marty Harding said. The St. Croix watershed is an…

Bent Paddle Celebrates 6 Years with Festiversary

More than 20 beers were available on tap

May 11, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company is celebrating their sixth anniversary with a ‘Festiversary.’ There was live music all day, fourteen food vendors, and more than twenty brews on tap, including special infusions made with all of Bent Paddle’s flagship beers. Brewery staff say the weather cooperated to make the festival a perfect chance to celebrate the Lincoln Park…

Thinking Spring at the Think Spring Craft and Vendor Show

Event held at Black Bear Casino in Carlton

May 11, 2019

Arman Rahman,

CARLTON, Minn.- The Otter Creek Event Center was packed with at least 100 booths of unique handmade items, like puppets and fudge. If you visited at least 25 booths, you had a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Seven Fires Steakhouse at Black Bear Casino. “Anything in this arena today, a lot of stuff you might be able…

Volunteers Work Together to Clean Wade Bowl Park

The community raked leaves, picked up trash and painted the warming shack

May 11, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Volunteers spent their morning hard at work getting Wade Bowl Park in shape for summer. Superior City Councilor Tylor Elm and members of the community got together to rake leaves and pick up trash. The group’s main focus was scrubbing and painting the warming shack that was vandalized back in April. Councilor Elm says cleaning the park is a…

Duluth Anglers Reel In Minnesota Fishing Opener

Half a million anglers are expected to get out on the water this weekend.

May 11, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost every lake in the Land of 10,000 is filled with Anglers. “It’s peaceful, and just to get to hold the rod and get fish again,” said Angler Jilleine Luoma. And they are all hoping for the perfect catch. “We get to test out the boats, make sure they’re working alright,” said James Orman. “Get to teach the…

Twin Ports Mayors Perform Theatrical Read

The event raises funds for Duluth sister cities international which sends students from Duluth around the globe and brings international students back to Duluth.

May 10, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mayors Emily Larson and Jim Paine of Duluth and Superior came together for a table reading of the play “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney. The event raises funds for Duluth sister cities international which sends students from Duluth around the globe and brings international students back to Duluth. “We can build some cultural understanding, increase our knowledge…

Local Girl Scout Troupe Receives Special Honors and Awards

Cook County/Grand Marais Girl Scouts hold their Court of Awards Ceremony.

May 10, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- A proud group of ladies young and old spent the day celebrating their accomplishments throughout the year. The Cook County –Grand Marais girl scout troupe held their Court of Awards ceremony. Every girl scout was presented badges or patches to recognize the hard work put into learning skills from cooking to leadership. “The program adapts and tried to be…

Northlanders Enjoy Mr. D’s Annual Smelt Fry

Smelting season brings on the smelt fry.

May 10, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Smelting season is here and so is Mr. D’s annual smelt fry. It’s a favorite among some of the older generations. Smelt is a small, silver fish that you can get in an 8 ounce portion at Mr. D’s during the annual smelt fry. The smelt come from Bayfield, Wis. Servers say customers are extra excited for this year’s…

Superior Fifth Graders Learn How to Keep Lake Superior Clean

Tours are open to any group interested in learning about the process.

May 10, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A group of fifth graders stopped by the city of superior’s waste water treatment plant for a tour to get an inside look at what it takes to keep Lake Superior clean. Over the last two weeks, the plant offered tours to nearly 300 local fifth graders. The students learned the process of cleaning water used in…

St. Luke’s Wound Care Center Receives Awards

The wound center also won a Center of Excellence Award and the President's Circle Award from Healogics.

May 10, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Beating out more than 600 wound care centers across the U.S., St. Luke’s Advance Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is celebrating after being named the Wound Care Center of the Year. St. Luke’s center specializes in treating patients suffering from diabetic ulcers and other chronic wounds. The Hyperbaric chamber is used to build blood vessels by administering…

Lakewood Students Spend the Day Outside Learning About the Environment

Environmental Education Day held at school.

May 10, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The weather was greats for students at Lakewood Elementary School to get outside and learn about the environment. The school participated in Environmental Education Day. It’s like a field day with various activities like bird watching, and learning about animal furs, from local organizations like the Minnesota DNR. “We concentrate so much on reading and math and specific…

Two Railroad Anniversaries Celebrated in Duluth

150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad and 30th Anniversary of the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

May 10, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday marked the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad connecting America from coast to coast. The North Shore Scenic Railroad also celebrated a special anniversary, the 30th Anniversary of their line connecting Duluth to Two Harbors. Families and fans of the railroad gathered at the tracks behind Fitger’s Brewhouse, to commemorate this important day in locomotive…

Minnow Shortage Hits the Northland Ahead of Fishing Opener

More than a half a million people are expected to go out on Minnesota waters for the fishing opener.

May 10, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Many people are out getting supplies to prepare for this weekend’s fishing opener, but if minnows are on your list of items to pick up, they might be a little harder to get this year. Thanks to Mother Nature, the unanticipated weather is creating a shortage across the Northland. Some believe low oxygen levels and cold water…

Tips To Hook The Big Walleye

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Minnesota Fishing Opener Walleye Fishing Tips

May 10, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures I caught up with Captain Parker, the owner and fishing guide at Superior Pursuits. He gave us a few tips on how to catch that big walleye this weekend. We’re talking bait, tactics and location. Check it out! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Education, Entertainment, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather…

Pentagon: US Moving Patriot Missile Battery to Mideast

The Pentagon says the U.S. will move a Patriot missile battery into the Middle East region to counter threats from Iran.

May 10, 2019

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON-The Pentagon says the U.S. will move a Patriot missile battery into the Middle East region to counter threats from Iran. The department provided no details, but a defense official says the move comes after intelligence showed that the Iranians have loaded military equipment and missiles onto small boats. The official was not authorized to discuss the information publicly so…

Bent Paddle ‘Festiversary’ Street Festival Debuts New Brews

Bent Paddle Celebrates 6 Years in Business, Offers Two New Beers Debuting Saturday

May 10, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

LINCOLN PARK, Minn. — Bent Paddle Brewing Co. celebrates six years in business with its annual street festival. The event includes two stages of live music, food trucks, games and family friendly activities and a lot of Bent Paddle beer. New this year, two new brews! They will be debuting Trampled Golden Ale and Wilderness Tuxedo, taste them before they…

Midday Update 5-10-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 10, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, weather

Minnesota Lawmakers Grapple with Rising Drug Costs

Minnesota lawmakers are trying to get their hands around skyrocketing drug costs and the pharmaceutical industry that sets the prices.

May 10, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota lawmakers are trying to get their hands around skyrocketing drug costs and the pharmaceutical industry that sets the prices. Bills are moving to tackle the problem, from anti-price gouging efforts to new reporting requirements for drug companies when prices spike. Minnesota Public Radio reports that nearly all those bills have been tucked into House and Senate budget…

Seinfeld Returns to Duluth This Summer

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is making a return trip to Duluth this summer.

May 10, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is making a return trip to Duluth this summer. He’s set to perform at the DECC Symphony Hall July 25. Tickets will go on sale May 17 at 10 a.m. They range in price from $65 to $150. For more information, visit this website. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News

Morning Update 5-10-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 10, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Duluth Police ask for Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teen

May 10, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. Authorities say 15-year-old D’zhae Tomaz Goodwin is 5’5”, 130 pounds with hazel eyes and a scar on his left eyebrow. The teen has pierced ears with diamond studs. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen in; however he usually…

Remains Found in Boundary Waters Wilderness are Human

Investigators do not Suspect Foul Play

May 10, 2019

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in Minnesota say skeletal remains found in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are human. The remains were found in late April at a campsite belonging to a New Mexico man who planned to spend the winter in the woods. Jordan Grider of Moriarty, New Mexico, an experienced outdoorsman, gave his family the general location…

Bus Bike Walk Initiative Continues with a Pop-Up Bike Shop

The bike shop was a free way to make repairs on bikes.

May 9, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Bus Bike Walk initiative continued with a one day pop–up bike shop at Wade Bowl Park. The Zeitgeist Community partnered with mechanics from Ski Hut, The Bike Cave and Community Action Duluth to fix people’s bikes for free. The pop–up was a way to push people to make the small fixes on their bikes necessary to keep them…

North Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Downtown Duluth

North Homes has been helping youth for over 25 years.

May 9, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – North Homes Children and Family Services is celebrating the grand opening of their new location after expanding its reach to offer quality mental health care for youth in the Northland. The Grand Rapids based nonprofit started its service in Duluth in 2011. The organization provides counseling and therapy sessions to youth. They also offer families help with…

Hawk Ridge Trail Damaged by Vehicle

200 yards of the trail was damaged and will be costly to fix.

May 9, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is warning people to follow posted trail signs. This comes after somebody drove their truck on a trail at Hawk Ridge creating a mess of damage that will be costly to fix. “There’s about 200 yards that were impacted with his tires that were sunken into the trail and so we are working…

Duluth Coffee Company Breaking ‘Grounds’ in Canal Park

Coffee Company inserting location inside the Ripple Bar, adjacent to Hoops Brewing

May 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Coffee Company will soon have a presence in Canal Park. They are expanding to have a location inside the Ripple Bar adjacent to Hoops Brewing, planning to open June 1st. Duluth Coffee will operate there from 6 a.m. until the Ripple Bar opens in the late afternoon. Owner Eric Faust said he’s excited to bring the world…

UMD Students Create Tech to Help Fight Off School Threats

Competition of 9 schools to create an Active Threat Emergency System

May 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Multiple school shootings have rocked the nation recently. In order to help stop those threats, UMD Engineering students have created groundbreaking technology to help law enforcement in situations like those. Eight colleges competed with UMD in the Air Force Research Lab Design Challenge. UMD Students won by creating a new Active Threat Emergency System, a victory despite the…

Stamping Out Hunger with Letter Carriers Food Drive

Food Drive hits this Saturday.

May 9, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- You probably already received the bags in the mail. They’re for this Saturday, when Northlanders can help their fellow neighbors with the 27th Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. People are asked to leave bags with non-perishable, unexpired, unopened food by your mailboxes by 9 a.m. Saturday for letter carriers to collect for local food shelves….

2019 Arrowhead Youth Games Opening Doors for Kids with Disabilities

Some kids competed in races and played parachute games.

May 9, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids with disabilities can often be bound by obstacles, but doors are opening to new opportunities thanks to the 2019 Arrowhead Youth Games. The annual day camp welcomes kids with disabilities from schools across the Northland to help them discover ways to keep an active lifestyle. Each year nearly 300 kids visit the University of Minnesota Duluth…

Wisconsin Tourism Department Visits Superior for National Travel and Tourism Week

Pattison State Park and Amnicon Falls State Park was also visited.

May 9, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Wisconsin Tourism deputy secretary stopped in Superior to visit a few popular attractions First on the agenda, was Wisconsin point. The Superior Chamber of Commerce along with mayor Jim Paine accompanied the tourism department to show them the beauty and the new features of the visitor destination. The…

Wisconsin Republicans Reject Medicaid Expansion

Wisconsin is one of 13 States That Have not Taken Expansion

May 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republicans have voted to reject Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals to accept federal Medicaid expansion, legalize medical marijuana and increase the state minimum wage. The Legislature’s GOP-controlled budget committee on Thursday voted along party lines to kill those proposals and dozens of other Evers initiatives. The vote came on the first meeting day of the…

Wisconsin Governor Pushes Back on Medicaid

May 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is urging voters to pressure Republican lawmakers not to kill his Medicaid expansion plan. The Republican-controlled budget committee was to vote Thursday on removing Medicaid expansion and a host of Evers’ other priorities from his two-year spending plan. The vote would kill those priorities for now, but they could be…

UPDATE: Body of Pilot, Missing Plane Found in River Near Moose Lake Airport

65-year-old Thomas Stillwell, a Twin Cities based urologist, is believed to be the person dead

May 9, 2019

Site Staff,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The FAA is investigating a private plane crash near the Moose Lake Airport that killed the pilot, who was believed to be the only person on board. Authorities tell us the single engine propeller plane was expected to take off from the Moose Lake Airport at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and land at the Crystal Airport…

Midday Update 5-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Superior Residents Displaced After Electrical Fire

There Were no Injuries Reported

May 9, 2019

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in a Superior apartment building will not be able to return to the effected apartment following reports of a structure fire at 1528 Ogden Avenue Thursday morning. According to the Superior Dire Department crews were called to the location around 5:17 a.m. where they discovered light smoke and smoldering insulation in the attic. Officials say the…

Spring Snow Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

May 9, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A record breaking May snow storm has left over 2,000 people without power throughout the region. According to the Lake Country Power outage map, roughly 2,237 customers are still without power as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday. In a recent Twitter post the company said, “All available crews are assisting to help restore power for more than 2,000…

Man Claims Meth-Filled Backpack at Police Station, Arrested

He was Arrested for Drug Possession

May 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

SHAWANO, Wis. (AP) – A man was arrested after authorities say he came to the police department to claim a methamphetamine-filled backpack he had left at a northeastern Wisconsin library. A staffer at Shawano County Library found the backpack Monday and turned it over to police. Prosecutors say there were three small bags of meth inside, along with a martial…

Keller Williams Realty to Host RED Day at Lester Park in Duluth

RED Day Stands for Renew, Energize and Donate and is Observed Every Year by the Company

May 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Keller Williams Realty of Duluth is looking for your help to make Lester Park sparkle Thursday, May 9. The day is also known as RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate. The annual celebration happens on the second Thursday of May. RED Day serves as a way to make a difference in the lives of others and bettering…

Small Plane Goes Missing Near Moose Lake Airport

Authorities are searching for a small plane that went missing in eastern Minnesota.

May 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

CARLTON, Minn.-Authorities are searching for a small plane that went missing in eastern Minnesota. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the Mooney M20J single-engine plane filed a flight plan with the Federal Aviation Administration for a Wednesday trip from the Moose Lake Carlton County Airport to the Crystal Airport in the Twin Cities. The plane was scheduled to land in…

Morning Update 5-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather