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Organizations Work to End Domestic Abuse in the Twin Ports

Advocates say domestic violence is happening the Northland much more than people realize

June 4, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – When women leave domestic violence situations their chance of dying increases by 75%. That’s according to the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse in Superior, also known as CASDA. CASDA staff tell us domestic violence is happening in the Twin Ports much more than people realize. They say it happens to people of all economic, racial, and…

Drone Helps Superior Police and Fire Departments Tackle Emergency Situations

The Superior police department has four FAA certified drone operators and Superior Fire has three.

June 4, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been about a year since Superior Police and fire departments received another drone for emergencies, thanks to a $20,000 grant from Husky refineries. They say thus far it has been very beneficial. The fire and police departments say the new drone has zoom and thermo- technology cameras to look closely at incidents they respond to. Right…

Duluth Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Wife

June 4, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Disturbing new details are emerging about a violent stabbing in Duluth. Ryan Richard Jazdzewski, 40, is now charged with second-degree murder after admitting to stabbing his wife 10-12 times on Sunday at home on Chester Park Drive, according to the criminal complaint. He told police he stabbed his wife Nicole, 41, after they had been in a…

Pinnacle Pointe Music Studios Opens in Duluth

Have you ever wanted to record your own album or single?

June 4, 2019

Site Staff,

BY PHOTOJOURNALIST BRANDON GORDON DULUTH, Minn.-Have you ever wanted to record your own album or single? There’s a new opportunity for you to do just that in Duluth. Pinnacle Pointe Studios in West Duluth is now open for artists in any music genre. The new space’s goal, which is run by a local music producer, is not only going to…

Duluth Fire Department Train for Real Life Events

Fire Department looking for more vacant homes to train in.

June 4, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters trained for real life emergency situations at a vacant house to learn how to become more efficient in their response. During the training firefighters practiced how to search for people trapped inside a house that’s on fire. Firefighters were split into groups to perform searches and learned best practices on how to execute those searches….

Wisconsin Republicans to Decide on Health Care Funding

The Budget Committee was Meeting Tuesday to Vote

June 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature were set to decide how much they intend to spend on health care programs over the next two years. The Legislature’s GOP-controlled budget committee was meeting Tuesday to vote on funding for the state’s BadgerCare Medicaid program and a host of other health care programs in the state. Republicans have…

Charges Filed Against Suspect in East Hillside Shooting

June 4, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police have officially charged the suspect arrested in connection to the shooting incident on Sunday in the East Hillside Neighborhood. Christopher Eugene Jamar Davis, 20, was charged on Tuesday with second degree assault, felon in possession of a firearm and first degree aggravated witness tampering. According to the criminal complaint, Davis and a female acquaintance went…

Cirrus Aircraft Announces New CEO

June 4, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft announced Tuesday that Zean Nielsen will be the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Nielsen has held leadership roles at organizations such as Tesla Motors and James Hardie. “Cirrus Aircraft has a remarkably bright future ahead,” noted Dale Klapmeier, Co-founder and National Aviation Hall of Fame member. “We are fortunate to have someone of Zean’s caliber…

June 4, 2019

Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. – Severe weather is likely to break out across parts of the Northland this afternoon and evening. A “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” covers Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis in Minnesota and Burnett, Douglas and Washburn counties in Wisconsin until 8 p.m. Large hail, damaging winds, heavy downpours, and cloud-to-ground lightning are likely with any storms that…

Lakes Erie, Superior set Records as Water Levels Surge

Corps Began Measuring Levels in 1918

June 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) – Wet spring weather has pushed Lake Erie’s water level to its highest point ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday the shallowest of the Great Lakes hit the milestone in May, surpassing the previous peak set in 1986. Lake Superior also reached its highest known level for the month of May, although it has…

WisDOT/MnDOT set Vehicle Weight Restrictions on Blatnik Bridge

The Restrictions Will be Effective June 4

June 4, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Transportation made a joint announcement Tuesday that overweight vehicles will be restricted from using the Blatnik Bridge effective June 4. According to a recent press release, the maximum weight will be set at 40 tons. “The bridge is safe,” MnDOT District Engineer Duane Hill said. “We are taking this step to…

Midday Update 6-4-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Second Annual Garden Art Fair in Duluth Friday, Saturday

Spring at Last Greenhouse is Hosting a Second Annual Garden Art Fair June 7, 8

June 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Calling local garden art vendors and green thumbs. Spring at Last Greenhouse in Duluth is hosting their second annual Garden Art Fair Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spring at Last is located at 4112 West Arrowhead Road. If you’re interested in selling your own art at the fair, you’re encouraged…

22-Year Sentence in Fatal Reservation Shooting

Whitefeather Pleaded Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

June 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) – A teenager has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing a man he mistook for a rival gang member on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Eighteen-year-old Michael Whitefeather pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in December for the fatal shooting of Anthony Wells in April 2018. A federal criminal complaint says Whitefeather and other…

Update: Duluth man Charged With Second Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Wife

Jazdzewski Charged in Domestic Violence Homicide

June 4, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been charged with second degree murder in the stabbing death of his wife on Sunday evening in the Chester Park neighborhood. According to the criminal complaint, 40-year-old Ryan Jazdzewski told authorities he and his wife got into a “horrible fight” and he “lost it” stabbing her approximately 10-12 times in the torso in…

Appeals Court Orders Loan Repayment to University Students

June 4, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals says Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business must pay back students millions of dollars in high-interest loans. The state attorney general sued the schools in 2014 saying they exceeded limits on loan rates and engaged in deceptive trade practices. The loans were made to about 6,000 students and…

The Man Behind the Courtney Medal of Honor

NORTHLAND UNCOVERED: Major Henry A. Courtney and the Medal of Honor

June 4, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Courtney Medal of Honor is a symbol of leadership to many. “My regret is he was taken in a war, and I never got to grow up and get to know him,” Major Henry Courtney’s nephew Courtney Storey said. Major Courtney was killed in 1945, two years after his nephew Courtney Storey was born. What Storey knows…

Morning Update 6-4-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather

Community Gathers at Brighton Beach to View Proposed Improvements

The new trail alignment would promote safety of those using the pathway.

June 4, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The community gathered at Brighton Beach on Monday to learn about potential improvements to the park and give their own input on those plans. Duluth Parks and Recreation was on hand with maps to discuss the proposed Lakewalk extension. The new trail alignment would promote safety of those using the pathway. The department has already secured funding…

Strength In The Community $10K Scholarship Winner: Avantika D’Cruz-Wigren

June 3, 2019

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 and National Bank of Commerce announced the $10,000 Strength in the Community $10,000 scholarship winner Monday night as Ashland High School student Avantika D’Cruz-Wigren. This comes after 12 finalists were chosen from area high schools – all of whom will get $1,000 scholarships. Click the video to hear from the winner! Categories: News, News – Latest…

Zoo and DTA Announce Partnership

A partnership benefiting both parties was started Monday morning

June 3, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- With tourist season vastly approaching, Duluth Transit Authority and the Lake Superior Zoo announced a partnership benefiting both parties of getting people to use both amenities. A new co-branded bus wrap was unveiled with the Lake Superior Zoo’s new logo and promoting the DTA’s convenient service to the area. A collaboration that helps both going into the summer….

City of Duluth Educates Community on Invasive Knotweed Plant

Plant impacting in over 300 areas in Duluth.

June 3, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The invasive Knotweed plant is becoming a growing concern for the city of Duluth. Officials held a workshop to educate contractors and land managers on ways to keep the plant from spreading. The plant has been found in more than 300 locations around Duluth. It’s commonly referred to as “bamboo” because of its thick stem. It can…

Phase Three Of The Seawall Rehabilitation Began Monday

Phase Three hopes to be completed by Grandma's weekend June 21st.

June 3, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- A project that was supposed to be completed last year began today in Duluth. Phase three of the Seawall rehabilitation project is now underway. As the Seawall rehabilitation project moves forward, the Minnesota Slip Bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic. That isn’t the only work being done. A storm water outfall, concrete patios, sidewalks, curbs, a bike…

Fire Department Prepares for Water Safety this Summer

Department works to reinstall rescue stations.

June 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- As beach season gets closer the Duluth Fire Department is working to reinstall the rescue stations along Park Point beaches. The stations offered information and helpful tips, as well as a rescue ring to throw out to someone caught in a rip current. They were destroyed by last October’s storms. “What didn’t take our rescue stations last fall…

Safety Tips When You Encounter A Rip Current

Beach season is vastly approaching but remaining safe is the main goal

June 3, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Know before you go. Beach season is coming and the more you know about rip currents the better your trip to the beach will be. With the way the waves were whipping around Monday, it wouldn’t have been a good day out on the water. That’s why making sure you know the proper tips to avoid being swept…

Duluth Authorities Make ‘Historic’ Drug Bust

Police and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force make largest seizure in city's history.

June 3, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are hot off a massive drug bust, that’s being called the largest in the city’s history. After a two-month long investigation, two suspects–39-year-old Otis Weaver of St. Paul and 36-year-old Eric Black–are behind bars. Eric Black recently moved to Duluth from Chicago, where he…

Gov. Tim Walz Celebrates Medical Expansion in Duluth

Duluth receives $97.7 million in state funding for medical expansion projects this year.

June 3, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz visited Duluth to speak on how the state is helping fund the upcoming St. Lukes and Essentia Health medical expansion projects. Essentia Health and St. Lukes has announced roughly a billion dollars in expansion projects over the next couple of years. Governor Tim Walz congratulated city leaders for making the push to get close to 100…

Twin Ports Work Together To Tackle Growing Elder Abuse Issues

Nearly 2000 cases were reported in St. Louis County.

June 3, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis-. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The cities of Duluth and Superior are working together to make residents more aware of elder abuse problems in the area. Elder abuse is growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau the sixty five and over population is expected to double by 2050. This creates the possibility for more elder abuse…

Damiano Center’s Summer Food Corp Keeps Kids Busy for Summer

Whole Foods Co-op raised more than $10,000 for the program.

June 3, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – School is almost out for kids in the Northland. The Damiano Center in Duluth is getting ready to start their Summer Food Corp program to keep kids busy this summer and tackle issue of food disparities. The program employs teens from the Damiano Center to help mentor younger kids. They all learn to grow their own food…

Police: Husband Arrested After Wife Is Stabbed To Death in Duluth

June 3, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating the city’s second homicide of 2019 after a woman was stabbed to death by her husband in the Chester Park neighborhood Sunday evening, according to police. Officers responded to the 800 block of Chester Park Drive around 8:23 p.m. Sunday following a call from a child that their parents were fighting, according to…

Update: Duluth Police Arrest man in Connection to East Hillside Shooting

The Suspect is Lodged at St. Louis County Jail

June 3, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police have identified a suspect in the Sunday East Hillside Neighborhood shooting. According to authorities, a 20-year-old male was arrested in connection to the shooting that happened on the 600 block of East Fourth Street. Police say an argument took place between the 42-year-old male victim and suspect over an alleged stolen vehicle which led to…

Update: Preliminary Cause of Death Determined for Fond du Lac Woman

June 3, 2019

Site Staff,

BROOKSTON, Minn. – According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office, an autopsy conducted by the Medical Examiner’s Office on Sunday determined the preliminary cause of death for Wahbinmigisi “Pennie” Robertson to be hanging. Authorities say the manner of death is still pending at this time. The Medical Examiner says they found no signs of trauma, assault or homicidal evidence…

Countdown Begins to Grandma’s Marathon, Volunteers Needed

Grandma's Marathon Weekend is Happening June 21 - 23

June 3, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The countdown to Grandma’s Marathon is on! The jam packed weekend of events will run June 21 – 23 this year. While the 2019 race isn’t even over yet, planning has already started for next year’s big race. More than 6,000 volunteers are needed to make race weekend happen. Volunteers are needed from Two Harbors to Canal…

Two Arrested in Largest Heroin Seizure in History for Duluth Police

June 3, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Two individuals were arrested on Thursday following a drug bust by the Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. According to authorities, two search warrants were executed simultaneously at an apartment in the 1500 block of Kenwood Avenue and a hotel room in the 200 block of West 1st Street on…

Midday Update 6-3-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather

Court Reverses Regulators’ Decision on Pipeline’s Impact

June 3, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – An appeals court has reversed a decision by Minnesota utility regulators who approved the environmental impact statement for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline. The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday the environmental impact statement is inadequate because it doesn’t address the possibility of an oil spill into the Lake Superior watershed….

Duluth Monarch Buddies to Host 4th Annual Festival

The Festival is Happening Saturday, June 8 at Coppertop Church in Duluth

June 3, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Environmental experts say the Monarch population has dwindled by 90 percent over the past 20 years. To combat the issue and raise awareness, Duluth Monarch Buddies is hosting their 4th annual Duluth Monarch Festival Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Coppertop Church in Duluth. This year, free milkweed seeds will be given out…

Update: Mall of America Attacker Gets 19 Years in Prison

June 3, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A man who threw a 5-year-old boy from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota has been sentenced to 19 years in prison. Emmanuel Aranda showed little emotion and said almost nothing as he was sentenced Monday in Minneapolis. The 24-year-old Minneapolis man pleaded guilty last month to attempted premeditated first-degree murder in the…

Cell Tower Project Underway on Wisconsin Tribe’s Reservation

The Cell Tower Will Avert Future Tragedies

June 3, 2019

The Associated Press,

RED CLIFF, Wis. (AP) – A Native American tribe in Wisconsin is constructing a cell tower that’s part of a multibillion-dollar effort to build a nationwide public safety broadband network to improve emergency communications. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa broke ground on the 300-foot tower on its reservation Wednesday. The tribe is…

Morning Update 6-3-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 3, 2019

June 3, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather

Man to be Sentenced for Throwing boy From Mall Balcony

Authorities Have not Released the Victim's Name

June 3, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A man who threw a 5-year-old boy from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota faces 19 years in prison when he’s sentenced. Emmanuel Aranda is scheduled to be sentenced Monday before Hennepin County District Judge Jeannice Reding. The 24-year-old Minneapolis man pleaded guilty last month to attempted premeditated first-degree murder in the April…

Man Killed in Pequaywan Township ATV crash

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

June 3, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A 25-year-old Two Harbors man died Sunday after an ATV rollover near Pequaywan Lake Road. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a call of an ATV rollover on Rossini Road where a male, later identified as Spencer Sande, suffered substantial injuries. Lifesaving efforts were attempted by first responders, however Sande…

One Injured in East Hillside Shooting

Injuries not critical, victim and shooter know each other.

June 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn,- Duluth Police are investigating a shooting in the East Hillside Neighborhood. Around 12:30 Sunday afternoon on the 600 block of East Fourth Street, Police arrived to find a forty-two year-old man with an injury to his ear and the surface of his head. His injuries are not critical. Authorities believe the shooter and the victim now each other,…

Morgan Park 5K Raises Money for Local Church

Weather was perfect for some running.

June 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The weather was nice enough Sunday for runners to lace up their sneakers and participate in 5K’s, including one in Duluth’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The United Protestant Church hosted its annual “Morgan Park 5K Run and 2.5K Walk.” It’s one of the church’s biggest fundraisers. The 5K took runners on a little tour of Morgan Park, something organizers…

Seawall Rehabilitation Nears Completion

Work should be done before Grandma's Marathon.

June 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The seawall rehabilitation project in Canal Park is in the home stretch and should be complete before Grandma’s Marathon. The project has been done in phases and starting this Monday, the last phase will begin. Crews will be putting in a storm water outfall, curbs, concrete patios, sidewalks, turf, and a bike path. The Minnesota slip bridge will…

Celebrating Ramadan in the Northland

A look inside the customs and traditions of the holiest month of Islam.

June 2, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The evening of May 5th marked the beginning of the holiest month of the year in Islam. The month when God, or Allah, revealed the first verses of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad. The month of Ramadan. “It’s a training a ground for us where we are deprived of food and drink and intimacy really,” said Nick…

Hands-Free Driving Law Begins August 1

FOX 21 Rides Along With Minnesota State Patrol

June 2, 2019

Nikki Davidson,

DULUTH, Minn – Starting August 1st it will be illegal to have a phone in your hand at all while driving in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz signed the bill into law earlier this year. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says this will make the roads safer and make it easier for law enforcement officers to pull over distracted drivers….

4 Corners Store Holds Celebration to Thank Loyal Customers

The 4 Corners Store took over new ownership in October.

June 2, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The 4 Corners Store in Superior, off County Road A, held a grand opening celebration to say thank you to their loyal customers. The shop actually took over new ownership back in October, but Raquel and her dog Odie wanted to invite the community out to see all the new things the shop has to offer. 4 Corners staff…

Ursa Minor Brewing and Habitat for Humanity Host Diffe’RUN’ce 5K

The 5K raised money for the Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity Chapter.

June 2, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Ursa Minor Brewing hosted a fun–run that benefited the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. “Part of our mission at Ursa Minor is to give back to our community and give our customers an opportunity to give back to the community,” Ursa Minor Brewing co-founder Ben Hugas said. This was round 3 for the Ursa Minor diffe’run’ce 5K since the…

Updated: Missing Woman’s Body Discovered On Fond Du Lac Reservation

June 2, 2019

Dan Hanger,

The body of a missing woman, Wahbinmigisi “Pennie” Robertson, 31, of the Fond du Lac Reservation, has been found, according to tribal spokeswoman Makayla Telfer. The body was discovered by a search party around 6 p.m. Saturday near a rural community within the Brookston District of the Fond du Lac Reservation. The Fond du Lac Police Department and the St. Louis County…