ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers have heard from patients and families dealing with diabetes that they need help with the soaring cost of insulin. Sen. Matt Little convened an informal discussion at the Capitol Tuesday to gather information on what steps the state should take. The Lakeville Democrat says the cost of insulin is “immorally high” and there appears…
DULUTH, Minn.- The lights first turned on in 1998 when Marcia Hales and her husband Alan entered a city lighting competition. “We won second place that year. He did… Although i did most of the work,” Hales said. Aiming for a first place win, the couple started planning their decorations for the following year. But in April of ’99, Alan…
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Great Outdoors we are headed into the thick of the woods, to cut down our own Christmas Tree! First things first, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR PERMIT! On average, 200-300 permits are sold annually! It’s only $5, cash or check only. It can be quickly picked up at the Superior National Forest…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday’s shooting death of Kevin Weiss, 35, in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood is the fourth homicide in Duluth in 2018, but Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken says “an uptick of one or two does not constitute a sustained trend or pattern.” Tusken goes on to say, “It is an increase and yet we acknowledge it is difficult…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nordic ski trail conditions are not what many skiers hoped for. The Snowflake Nordic Center in Duluth has about 95% snow coverage on their trails but they’d like to be 100%. The manager there tells us hard-core skiers are out but more snow is needed for the season to really take off. “Ideally I’d like to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – A meeting about the future of the Mission Creek highway and bridge project became a heated conversation. The MnDOT project was put on hold in June 2017 after human remains were found at the construction site from a nearby Native American cemetery. Members of the Fond du Lac Band were at the update meeting at the Gary-New…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Safety day was held in Superior. The day-long conference is a chance for business and community leaders to learn about safety and health topics. Sixty-five attendees came together at WITC in Superior for the event. They learned about everything from mine safety to electrical hazards to violence in the workplace. The Lake Superior Safety Council puts on…
Sandstone, Minn. – Sandstone now has seven African Lions, they’ve been re-homed inside the Wildcat Sanctuary. The big cats have come a long way, they’re from Argentina. The final two cats arrived Tuesday to start a new life after the country decided to close its government-funded zoos. The pair named Leo and Mansa made it through a 26-hour car trip…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Multiple Wisconsin veterans’ organizations gathered in Superior today to raise holiday cheer for those that served. More than 30 Christmas trees were being offered up at the corner of Catlin and Winter streets for free for veterans. Those organizing the event said the program serves as a type of therapy for the volunteers. “A lot of veterans need to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Across the Northland students are cramming as finals near. Today students at WITC Superior campus got the chance to pet away that stress with a special visit from some furry friends. Officials from Lake Superior Paws for Love said it’s always surprising how much animals can help those facing difficult situations. “College students – finals week – final projects…
DULUTH, Minn.- Manslaughter charges are pending against a man accused of shooting another man to death last night in the Gary- New Duluth neighborhood. Duluth police were called to the one hundred block of Reis street at about 6:15 Monday night for reports of a person shot. That person would later be identified as 35 year old Kevin…
DULUTH,Minn.- A top coffee roaster in downtown Duluth is cleaning up a big mess after a fire roared through one of their roasters last night. During the incident a batch of coffee became too hot creating a fire leaving a lot of ash in the machine and throughout the store. The staff is working together to have…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Mt. Royal Library and plaza has reopened following an unplanned plumbing problem within the shopping center. Melhus Management which owns Mt. Royal Center informed the library yesterday that they were fixing a plumbing issue but it unfortunately extended through today. It left many businesses like Bulldog Pizza and Vanilla Bean Coffee to close for a short…
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Congressman Rick Nolan sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to issue a federal disaster declaration for St. Louis County following major storm damage. The full text of the letter can be found below: Dear Mr. President: We write to you in strong support of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Sclavi’s Italian Restaurant and Bar in Superior is closing its doors for good on Dec. 29 after four years of serving the community. The restaurant made the announcement on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon saying in part: “There are so many variables and factors that go into the success and failure of a restaurant, after all, it’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Miller Hill Mall is opening a Northwoods-themed children’s play area in December. According to a recent press release the grand opening will take place on December 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and a photo booth provided by Legacy Toys. The new…
DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Brad Bergslien is the creator of Harmonic Goods….
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings have fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, whose first season on the job ended after just 13 games amid a sharp decline in production by the offense over the past six weeks. Quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski was made interim offensive coordinator on Tuesday morning, following a 21-7 loss at Seattle on Monday night. Stefanski will take…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Whether you’re celebrating the holidays from the comfort of your own home or hitting the road, these gifts from Verizon make it easy to focus on what really matters: • Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera – Keep an eye on your home’s exterior even when you’re not physically present with Nest Cam Outdoor. • Nest Thermostat E…
RACINE, Wis. – A Wind Lake gymnastics studio owner and coach accused of possessing child pornography and placing a recording device in the bathroom of his facility has accepted a plea deal and avoided trial scheduled for this week. Authorities say they retrieved nearly 200 videos from 50-year-old James Kivisto’s computer recorded in the bathroom of the Wind Lake Gymnastics…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 34-year-old man has been arrested for his involvement in the shooting and killing of Kevin John Weiss, 35, in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood Monday evening. Authorities say the men, who knew each other, had an altercation outside a residence in the 100 Block of West Reis Street before the shooting. Paramedics responded to the scene and…
MINNEAPOLIS – A Northfield man accused of going on a drug-crazed rampage during an annual peace gathering in Superior National Forest has been committed to a treatment center. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that 21-year-old Spencer Fredrickson allegedly raped a woman, bit off part of a man’s finger and attacked a sheriff’s deputy at the late-August Rainbow Gathering. Authorities say…
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VIRGINIA, Minn. – The local arts scene isn’t just in Duluth. It also expands into the Iron Range. Jenni Smith has made it her mission to bring art back to the Iron Range with her business, Smith’s Infusion, located on Chestnut Street in Virginia. “I want to help bring back things we don’t have anymore. But I mean I can…
CUSHING, Minn. – Crews have recovered the bodies of two neighbors who died while ice-fishing on a lake in central Minnesota. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen says the fishermen were reported overdue Sunday evening on Fish Trap Lake north of Cushing. The sheriff’s office also learned that a side-by-side ATV was missing. Responders first found the body of 69-year-old Wayne…
(Time Magazine via AP)NEW YORK (AP) – Time magazine’s 2018 person of the year are the “guardians and the war on truth.” The group is made up of four journalists and a newspaper that Time says “are representatives of a broader fight by countless others around the world. Time’s editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal made the announcement Tuesday on NBC’s “Today” show….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a new budget for the city Monday night. The budget is expected to be $3 million bigger than 2018’s. Councilors said the amount of cuts in this budget are minimal at best. Changes include adding $280,000 for park maintenance. At the council meeting they also had the first reading of an amendment that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Coffee Company will be open for business Tuesday after a fire broke out at the downtown roastery Monday evening. It happened around 5:30 p.m. at the business on the 200 block of East Superior Street. According to the Duluth Fire Department, the beans in the big coffee roaster got heated up real fast and started on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Big things are in store for the city of Duluth, as it’s the new home of the Independent Television, or ITV, Festival. It started in Los Angeles then moved to Vermont – and is now on its way to make Duluth a TV star. It’s also expected to pump $1.5 million into the city’s economy. This adds to…
CLOQUET, Minn.- After more than 30 years, the end is near for the Goodwill in Cloquet. On December 22, the Cloquet Avenue location will officially shut it’s doors. The board of directors voted for the closing as a necessary step to becoming a more efficient organization. “Goodwill is a company that is changing and we’re changing for the better”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Monday evening on the 100 block of West Reis Street in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood. The call for help came in around 6:15 p.m. of a report of a male victim shot by another male, according to a press release by the Duluth Police Department. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- Homelessness in Duluth is becoming a chronic problem in the community according to local leaders. As temperatures drop one organization continues to advocate for help. C.H.U.M. which provides shelter and food necessities to the homeless, recently proposed to have warming centers in West Duluth. If approved they could be found at various community centers in the area,…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Salvation Army in Cloquet is need a lot of help to keep local families from going hungry this holiday season. This food shelf is the only one of its kind in Cloquet and services all of Carlton County. As their busiest time of year continues, they are struggling to keep up with the need. They provide…
DULUTH, Minn.-In the future autonomous vehicles could be taking over Northland roads – that’s if some UMD engineering students have their way. Earlier today 15 teams from an introductory engineering course at that school held a completion with mini autonomous vehicles. During the event, vehicles navigated a route without human intervention. Students in the class said this type of learning…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A court fight over Minnesota’s lieutenant governor could end up costing state taxpayers nearly $147,000 in legal fees. The Minnesota Senate is considering whether to absorb the legal fees of former Republican state Sen. Michelle Fischbach. After fighting a lawsuit trying to remove her from office, Fischbach resigned her Senate seat after the Legislature adjourned in…
DULUTH, Minn.-10,000 socks, along with cash gifts adding up to $1,500, were donated to the Duluth Salvation Army today. It was all part of a fundraiser from Fond du Luth Casino, where patrons were given the chance to give to the less fortunate. Officials at the event said a donation of socks can go a long way for those in…
(DNR) MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin agriculture officials have confirmed 11 more cases of chronic wasting disease on a Washington County deer farm. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection quarantined the farm in March after a buck there tested positive. The agency announced Monday that 11 additional animals of the farm have tested positive for the disease. A team…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Place Park could be getting approval to be renamed during tonight’s council meeting. The Duluth Indigenous Commission has asked the park to be named Gichi-ode’Akiing, which translates from Ojibwe to ‘Grand Heart Place.’ The commission says the name change will increase the visibility of native people, along with historic impact they’ve had on the community. New…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Luke’s Hibbing Family Medical Clinic announced on Monday that it now offers Urgent Care services. The clinic located at 1120 East 34th Street offers urgent care seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Illnesses and injuries treated at Urgent Care at St. Luke’s Hibbing Family Medical Clinic include: Cold and flu symptoms…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The city of Barron is holding a “tree of hope” lighting ceremony in honor of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs. The local middle school student has been missing since her parents were slain Oct. 15. James and Denise Closs were fatally shot in their home, and investigators believe Jayme was abducted. Wednesday’s event at Riverview Middle School…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Warmer weather is affecting some winter sports at the University of Minnesota. Higher temperatures cause more snowmelt and shorter ski seasons. Two seasons ago, the university’s Nordic ski team could not participate in the American Birkebeiner, which was canceled because of warm weather. Gopher winter sports are off to a better start this season, but the team…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Best Christmas Ever and multiple local businesses in the Hermantown area invite everyone to join their free Family Block Party Saturday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Block Party will help raise awareness and financial support for local families who have fallen on hard times this holiday season. The event includes pictures with Santa, live Christmas…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Independent Television Festival announced on Monday it is making its move to Duluth in 2019. The five day festival was previously headquartered in Los Angeles and is currently based in Vermont. Riki McManus, director of the Upper Minnesota Film Office told the StarTribune, ““We’re dang excited!” McManus won over ITVFest Executive Director Philip Gilpin with her…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday morning on FOX 21 Local News, Mary Fox with Renegade Theater stopped by to chat about their latest production of ‘Dear Elizabeth’ now playing at Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone. The show already wowed audiences for one weekend, but if you missed your chance to see the compelling performance, there are three more showings! Synopsis: From 1947 to…
DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Bailey Hutchence, owner of White Spruce Market, handcrafts…
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – A Sheboygan woman is accused of running a drug house and hiding the corpse of an overdose victim in a crawlspace, along with stealing his ID and debit card. Police acting on tips found the body of 30-year-old Matthew Mercure in Mullens’ apartment on Nov. 20. Andrea Mullens has since been charged with four felonies and one…
DULUTH, Minn.- They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but that can cost hundreds of dollars, not including the price of printing. So “Fathers Rise Together” and “A–Plus Game” worked to help families get the picture, without giving the cost. For many, it’s hung on a wall with pride, a family portrait capturing a single moment in time where…
