DULUTH, Minn.- Flowers aren’t the only gift Northlanders are buying their sweethearts for Valentines Day. Chocolate and fudge shops like Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park were fully staffed for one of their busiest days of the year. The shop started taking pre-orders for candy packages Monday. They say chocolate covered strawberries are the most popular sale on Valentines….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Valentine’s Day is proof that love has no age. Meet Jim and Kay Fredrickson. “We’ve been married now for… 13 years,” Jim said. They met when Kay was working for Jim at a Duluth insurance company. Kay is 74, Jim… 81. This is both their second marriage. “I was divorced and he called me up and we just…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many hazards accompany the bad winter weather the Northland experiences. However, a less obvious danger lies in the vents on the outside of your home when they get clogged up with snow. Carbon monoxide can build up when the vents are blocked. The colorless, ordorless toxin can cause flu-like symptoms and even death. “Check all of your…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – More than 90 properties were featured at the tax forfeited land auction at the Shriner’s center in Hermantown. These auctions happen every February, June, and October. They serve to get parcels of land back on the tax pay roll, as well as giving people a chance to buy their dream parcel at a bargain price. “It…
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) is celebrating over 75 indigenous artists selling a wide range of goods. These goods range from car seat covers to jewelry and all go to support indigenous economy and encourage youth. “It shows native youth that they can have a way to make art their life and survive off of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Research shows that Native American women and girls are among the most targeted for trafficking and murder. The Native Lives Matter coalition hosted its fourth annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s memorial ceremony Each person in the room received a red ribbon as the ceremony began with a prayer. A bowl filled with tobacco, smoldered in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Valentine’s Day can be one of the busiest days for flower shops in the Northland. Today, we stopped by Dunbar Floral and Gifts on East 4th Street to find out how flowers sales are going. Dunbar staff says they have been working since 7 am preparing bouquets and gifts for customers this Valentine’s Day. The business’s co–owner…
NORTHLAND – Snow is a way of life here in the Northland. As far as the eye can see mountains of dense plow piles line the roads. Shoveling is an issue many have to deal with, but it’s important to remember the fire hydrants when digging out. “If we have residents that have a hydrant in front of their house…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Hallmark at the Miller Hill Mall is set to close its doors after being in business since the mid-80’s. Staff said they do not have a date yet for when the store will close. We have reached out to the ownership of the store have not yet heard back about why the location is closing. Employees…
WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a bipartisan border security plan that would finance 55 additional miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly less than President Donald Trump wanted. The vote came shortly after the White House announced he’ll sign the measure — and immediately announce he’ll use emergency powers to build additional miles without approval from Congress. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be holding a 3:30 p.m. press conference today to update the public on snow plowing and removal procedures. The press conference will be held at City Hall in the Mayor’s Reception Room. City officials say they will provide an update on where they are at in their operations after multiple recent snow…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says anglers will be able to keep some walleye during the open-water season on Mille Lacs Lake this year. The DNR announced the decision Thursday. The decision follows several seasons of catch-and-release fishing on the premier walleye lake in central Minnesota. Regulators say state anglers stayed well under Mille Lacs’…
DULUTH, Minn.- Everyone knows the song, but what is the YMCA really? What started as bible school for Christian young men turned into so much more. “This branch in Duluth has actually been providing services to the community all the way back to 1870, although we didn’t have a building at that time,” Duluth YMCA president and CEO Sara Cole…
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Barr, who previously served as attorney general from 1991 to 1993. Barr will succeed Jeff Sessions, who was…
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a woman he met in downtown Minneapolis and offered to drive home. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Dontay Reese instead drove the woman to Wisconsin in August 2017 and told her he planned to make money by trafficking her. The victim attempted to escape multiple times and each time was captured and…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rubber Chicken Theater is proud to present their upcoming Valentine’s Day Barbra Streisand tribute show, With Love from Barbra. Melody Mendis has been portraying Streisand professionally for the past two years. The show will be happening February 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back in 1996, Johnathan Wood founded Raptor Project Inc. Wood specializes in training and caring for the biggest traveling collection of birds of prey around the world. They’re fierce, feathered and fantastic, winging your way in an avian extravaganza that captures the spirit of the wild. Extreme Raptors is the premium wildlife production featuring birds of prey…
BIG LAKE, Minn. – Police are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a home in Sherburne County. Big Lake police say they were dispatched to the home at the request of a family member who was concerned because he or she had been unable to reach the two for several days. KSTP-TV reports police found the bodies in the…
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(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s legislative auditor says two state agencies must share the blame for the troubled rollout in 2017 of a new driver’s license and vehicle registration system. A report released Thursday says the $100 million and nine years devoted to developing the MNLARS system should have been sufficient to successfully complete the project. It blames…
TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda says it is recalling 437,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fuel-pump issue. The recall covers model-year 2016-2018 Acura MDXs, 2015-2019 Acura TLX V6s and 2015-2017 Honda Accord V6s. The automaker says the vehicles’ software needs to be updated, and in some cases, have their fuel pumps replaced. That’s because sodium particulates in some U.S….
DULUTH, Minn- Chances are you’ve heard of it “CBD” is a product that’s hit the shelves in Minnesota and Wisconsin stores. Leaders in the industry are cashing in, calling the trend “a gold rush.” Many of the people who use it say it works to treat their illness, but on the flip side pharmacy leaders have issued warnings calling this…
BEMIDJI, Minn. – A Bemidji man is set to be charged in a double homicide that includes a victim from Superior, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities believe Darren Stebe, 44, is involved in the deaths of two men after their remains were discovered in a fire pit on a rental property in Eckles Township, which is just…
DULUTH, MINN.- A group of people met this afternoon at the American Indian Community Housing Organization to prepare for tomorrow afternoon’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous People March. Not only is this march happening in Minneapolis, but it also is happening right here in Duluth. The roughly forty-five minute march is in it’s fourth year, but is expecting its largest turnout…
DULUTH, Minn.- You know spring is almost near when the Boats, Sports, Travel and RV Show comes to the DECC. The 53rd Annual Event opened Wednesday night, and will continue through Sunday. There are dozens of vendors, from archery and hunting gear, to everything you need to head out on the lake. FOX 21 News also has a booth, we…
DULUTH, Minn.- The warmer weather brought out the four-legged friends in Duluth on Wednesday. Jean Duluth Dog Park was filled with dogs and their owners, enjoying the wide open snowy space. Dogs of all kinds and colors soon started turning white with snow, rubbing themselves on the ground. Owners said they love seeing their dogs happy and playful. “It’s just,…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the snow keeps coming, the piles grow and grow across the Northland. In West Duluth, business owners are now upset about the five foot tall snow banks between their storefronts and the street. One of those business owners is getting creative with how he gets the city’s attention. “They’re over five feet tall,” said Susan Coen,…
DULUTH, MINN.- Dovetails Cafe in Lincoln Park is getting ready for a busy day as people stock up on treats for Valentine’s Day. Among some baked good they have been selling lately for the holiday include some special cup cakes with hearts on top, along with true love raspberry brownies. All of the treats come from their small batch from…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – 27 female and 25 male cats are now recovering after a simple spay or neuter procedure over the weekend. For the first time, the Humane Society of Douglas County hosted a free spay and neuter event. The important procedures were performed by Purple Cat Mobile Veterinary Clinic out of Cumberland, Wisconsin. Sheila Keup, Executive Director of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Heart Association celebrated women’s heart health at the 15th annual Go Red for Women lunch today at the DECC. Healthcare providers from Essentia were on hand to give blood pressure testing and provide more information about how to be aware of the risks of heart disease. Several other organizations were also available for women to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights Coalition is connecting with the homeless community by starting a new group learning series. For the first time the coalition is teaching the homeless a few winter survival tips. Everyone at today’s session received a hat, warm socks and even a few tasty treats. The coalition invited a UMD Professor and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Developers, community leaders, and employers gathered in Lincoln Park to learn about investing in new Opportunity Zones in the Northland. These zones are areas in communities where investors can receive federal tax incentives for helping with development. Duluth has five different zones and other towns around the Northland have them as well. Eligible investments in these zones…
DULUTH, Minn. – Age Well Arrowhead is here to take care of those who need assistance in the Northland. The nonprofit helps mostly those over sixty with many different things including grocery shopping, shoveling, and even finances. These services are often utilized by those who have trouble staying completely independent. “Folks needs don’t go away when it gets cold or…
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ECKLES TOWNSHIP, Minn. – According to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, remains of one of the victims found in a fire pit located on a property in Eckles Township have been preliminarily identified. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office positively identified one of the remains as belonging to Adam P. Thorpe, 39, of Maple Grove. Authorities were investigating a missing…
DULUTH, Minn. – A U.S. District Judge is increasing the amount of damages former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller will receive after winning her discrimination suit against the school. Miller was awarded another $460,000 in pay and future benefits. The judge however did rule to deny Miller’s motion to be reinstated to her former coaching position. Miller had been…
UPDATE: According to the Duluth Police Department, preliminary reports indicate the female pedestrian was walking down the sidewalk waiting to cross an alleyway when the FedEx driver waved her by. While crossing the alleyway the woman, identified as Cindy Lee Feliciano, slipped and fell. The FedEx driver told authorities he could no longer see the pedestrian so he assumed she had…
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BARRON, Wis. – A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who spent 88 days in captivity after a violent abduction is thanking supporters from around the world. Jayme Closs was taken in October in an attack that included the shotgun slayings of her parents, James and Denise Closs, at the family’s home. A 21-year-old man is charged with kidnapping and murder. Jayme is…
OWATONNA, Minn. – Two students have been charged following an altercation with police at Owatonna Senior High School this week that stemmed from racist comments made on social media. Owatonna police says some students posted racist comments over the weekend that were directed at black students at the school. Students tell KMSP-TV the situation escalated when another racist social media…
DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks in North America because the transmissions can suddenly downshift into first gear. The recall covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through 2013 model years with six-speed automatic transmissions. The company says a glitch in sending a signal from the transmission speed sensor is the cause. Ford has five reports of…
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign says the Democrat raised more than $1 million in the 48 hours after launching her presidential bid. Klobuchar kicked off her candidacy Sunday during a snowy rally in Minneapolis. Her campaign says the money was raised from “online and grassroots supporters.” She is one of the few Democrats running for the presidency who…
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DULUTH, Minn.- The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland celebrated three of its standout teens at a special banquet on Tuesday night. It was all part of the 47th Annual Youth of the Year Celebration. Kwe Perry, Alex Lewis, and Raymond Davenport were selected for their leadership, and service. They were judged on their writing, public speaking and their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Meanwhile the Superior Business Center off Hammond avenue could soon be returned to the hands of the Development Association. For the last five years the site has been managed by the City and Douglas County. City officials say they hope it is again used as a place for businesses to get on their feet. “Kinda turning it back…
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health is investing $15 million in the purchase and remodeling of the 145,000 square foot Younkers space at Miller Hill Mall, to make it the new location of their Fitness and Therapy Center. The Fitness Center at Younkers would take up about 34,000 square feet, about 12,000 square feet larger than the current downtown location. This makes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two adult males were hospitalized Tuesday night after a stabbing at the Tri Towers apartments on the 200 block of 2nd Avenue East, according to Duluth police. The call for help came in around 8:45 p.m. One man was stabbed in the hand. The other man was stabbed in the arm. Their injuries were considered non-life threatening,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With all the recent winter storms, plow drivers across the Northland have been working long shifts, clearing snow from roadways. “It’s just a constant go, go, go. Not really an end in sight,” said St. Louis County equipment operator, Jason Carlson, on his plow route. 2018-19 is Carlson’s fourth winter driving a St. Louis County snow plow….
DULUTH, Minn. – The 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard has watched over the country and Northland every hour of every day since 1948. The history of the fighter wing was covered Tuesday at a special Duluth Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Greysolon Ballroom. The 148th Fighter Wing Commander said the group is one of only two…
