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Duluth man Receives Felony Charges for Duluth International Airport Incident

November 27, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 36-year-old Duluth man who crashed his vehicle through one of the gates at the Duluth International Airport last week has been charged with two felonies. Christopher Lee Dunker has been charged with first-degree damage to property, felony fleeing police in a motor vehicle, and fourth degree driving while impaired. According to the criminal complaint, Dunker crashed…

Midday Update 11-27-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, November 27, 2018

November 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, FOX 21, Headlines, Joey Norton, Local News, midday update, weather

Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise in Upper Midwest

The Number More Than Doubled

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS – The number of farms filing for bankruptcy is increasing across the Upper Midwest. A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shows 84 farms filed for bankruptcy in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana in the 12 months that ended in June. That’s more than double the number over the same period in 2013…

Postal Service Site Exposed Data of 60 Million Users

USPS Says the Glitch has Been Corrected

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP) – The US Postal Service says it’s fixed a security flaw on its website which may have exposed the personal information of more than 60 million customers. The flaw affected usps.com and allowed anyone to see, and even possibly change, the personal account information of its users. According to ‘Krebs on Security’, an anonymous researcher says he told USPS…

Man Accused of Threatening Teens with gun in McDonald’s Released

A Twitter Video About the Incident Viewed Widely Online

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – A man accused of threatening some teenagers with a gun inside a McDonald’s in Eden Prairie has been released from jail. Prosecutors say they’re still weighing possible charges against the 55-year-old Lloyd Edward Johnson who has been in the Hennepin County Jail since last week. A Somali teenager told the Star Tribune that she confronted a…

Minnesota Colleges to Seek More Funding for Trade Training

The System has About 38,000 Graduates a Year

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system officials are seeking more state funding to make the schools more accessible and affordable, as the state is seeing a surge in skilled trades training. Chancellor Devinder Malhotram tells Minnesota Public Radio that while the system has about 38,000 graduates a year, officials feel the need to scale up operations….

Tacky, Classy Holiday Décor Deck the Halls at Glensheen Mansion

The Inaugural Tacky Christmas Display is Now Open at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth

November 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to decorating the historic Glensheen Mansion for the holiday season we think extravagant trees, classic ornaments and hundreds of feet of garland. But this year, that’s all changing, at least outside the mansion. This year, in addition to the 25 Christmas trees inside the mansion, Glensheen is bringing the Christmas cheer outside, too. The…

Morning Update 11-27-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, November 27, 2018

November 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, FOX 21, Headlines, Joey Norton, Local News, morning update, weather

US Officials: It’s OK to eat Some Romaine Lettuce Again

Tainted Romaine is From the Central Coast Region of California

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials say it’s OK to eat some romaine lettuce again. Just check the label. The Food and Drug Administration is narrowing its blanket warning from last week, when it said people shouldn’t eat any type of romaine because of an E. coli outbreak. The agency on Monday said romaine recently harvested in Arizona, Florida, Mexico…

DNR: 2018 gun Deer Hunt Safest on Record

Three Hunters Suffered non-Fatal Shooting Injuries

November 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says this year’s gun deer season set a record for hunter safety. Three hunters suffered non-fatal shooting injuries during the hunt that began Nov. 17 and ended Sunday. DNR conservation warden Jon King says that make it the state’s safest gun deer season ever. Prior to this year, the DNR considered…

More Than Just a Tree: Emmanuel Evergreens

Meet the family who wanted to bring the Christmas spirit back to West Duluth.

November 27, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- “Christmas is more than just the day. It’s like a whole season,” Kimberly Powell said. “Picking out the tree for most people is like the paramount… The big thing of all the Christmas celebration, aside from that time with family and friends around an amazing meal and giving gifts.” That’s why Powell wanted to bring the magic of…

Christmas Tree Illuminates Superior Public Library

Holiday Tree Up for All to Enjoy

November 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The annual Holiday Tree is now lit in Downtown Superior. The colorfully lit tree looks over the Superior Public Library, and the adjacent corner of Tower Avenue and the newly constructed Belknap Street. Santa paid a visit there on Small Business Saturday, lighting the tree for the first time this season. Superior’s Tannenbaum provides a nice backdrop to…

New Store Brings Thrifty Prices to Lincoln Park

Thrifty Bowtique Opens in West Duluth

November 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- At the height of the holiday season, most stores and businesses look to make as much cash from their community as they can. But one thrift store is doing what it can to give back to the community. “The people love coming here, and they say I’m very chipper, and, y’know, nice.” The chipper owner, Bobbie Shevchuk, isn’t…

MnDOT Updates Public on Can of Worms Interchange

Work to Begin 2020

November 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-The future for the Can of Worms Interchange is looking a little brighter in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Transportation met Monday with the community at Clyde Iron Works to give an update on the reconstruction on the project. MnDOT says main work on the project will begin in 2020. They hope to modernize the current infrastructure originally built…

Firefighters Learn How to Save a Pet During an Emergency

Pet Safety Training

November 26, 2018

Nachai Taylor,

Northland firefighters respond to emergencies every day. Their lives are put on the line to save others and sometimes the lives the lives they save are pets. Dozens of firefighters from the Duluth Fire Department learned how to administer CPR and first aid to animals following a fire or other emergencies. Several dogs were on hand to give real…

Cyber Monday is No Good for the Local Economy

Small Business Saturday shopping

November 26, 2018

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Cyber Monday sales are expected to reach a record high. Bloomberg says shoppers will spend an estimated 7.8 billion dollars, but many local economists are not impressed. Big retailers advertise huge deals online knowing shoppers can conveniently purchase items from home. Many say an increasing trend in online sales is not helping the local economy. The profits from…

Romaine Remains Removed from the Shelves of Super One

The Plaza Super One in Duluth will keep romaine lettuce off their shelves until further notice.

November 26, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- You may have had a first hand experience when ordering a salad or buying some produce at your local market since romaine lettuce is off the shelves at most food service places in the Twin Ports. This includes the Plaza Super One in Duluth, who removed all products containing romaine lettuce because of the CDC recall claiming the…

Hibbing Home Sustains Significant Damage in Sunday Fire

No Injuries Were Reported

November 26, 2018

Site Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. – Fire crews from the Hibbing, Keewatin and Chisholm fire departments battles a house fire in Hibbing around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors of the house located in the 2000 Block of 5th Avenue West discovered the fire and called 911. The home sustained significant damage, and authorities say there was no one home when the fire broke…

Man Shot, Wounded During Fight Outside St. Cloud House Party

Police Have not Found the Suspect

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Police in St. Cloud are looking for the suspect who shot and wounded a 34-year-old man during a fight outside a house party. Officers were sent to the shooting around 4 a.m. Sunday. Police say the victim was shot in the stomach and left before officers arrived. He was taken by ambulance to St. Cloud Hospital…

Nicholson Sentenced in West Duluth Stabbing Case

Nicholson Stabbed a man in his Apartment More Than a Dozen Times

November 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of breaking into another man’s apartment and stabbing him more than a dozen times has been sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for first-degree assault. In January, Willie Nicholson, 24, broke into the apartment of 20-year-old Benjamins VanDell to find a place to sleep and attacked VanDell with a knife after a phone…

Private Event in Public Space Needs Alcohol License

The Statuses Don't Define Public Spaces

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel says private events in public spaces need liquor licenses. Schimel quietly issued an informal opinion Nov. 16 at the request of state Rep. Rob Swearingen, a member of the Assembly tourism committee. Swearingen asked Schimel to interpret statutes that prohibit owners of public places from allowing alcohol without a license. The statutes…

NASA Spacecraft Lands on Mars to dig Deep

NASA Satellits Will Provide Updates

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA spacecraft has landed on Mars to explore the planet’s interior. Flight controllers announced that the spacecraft InSight touched down Monday, after a perilous supersonic descent through the red Martian skies. Confirmation came via radio signals that took more than eight minutes to cross the nearly 100 million miles between Mars and Earth. There was…

Released Killer is Fugitive in Minnesota

He has Been a Fugitive Since Last Week

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota corrections officials say they’re looking for a convicted killer who is on supervised release. The Department of Corrections says 40-year-old Joshua Hendrickson was released from the St. Cloud prison last year after serving about 18 years for fatally stabbing Christopher Nelson and injuring a second man. The stabbings happened at a house party in Halma. The…

Midday Update 11-26-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, November 26, 2018

November 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, FOX 21, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Driver Crashes Into Gate at Minnesota Governor’s Residence

The Driver was Arrested Without Incident

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Police say a motorist accused of crashing his SUV through the front gate of the Minnesota governor’s residence in St. Paul has been jailed. State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank says nobody was injured in the incident around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Shank says the vehicle, driven by a 59-year-old Clinton Fouquette, of Center City, came to a…

Army Corps to Spend $32M on Soo Locks Channel Deepening

The $1 Billion Project Could be Finished in Seven years

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will spend $32.4 million in the coming year for a channel deepening project that will be an important step toward construction of a new Great Lakes shipping lock. The funds will be used to finish design and begin construction work on the upstream approach channel of the Soo Locks complex…

Trolls, Treats and Scandinavian Fun at Knife River Julebyen

The Sixth Annual Knife River Julebyen is Happening Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 in Knife River

November 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. – Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means “Christmas Village”. Residents near and far in the Northland are invited to stop by the community of Knife River along Highway 61 Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 to enjoy this Scandinavian tradition. Julebyen is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. This December, Knife…

Wildlife Officials, Klobuchar Press for Deer Disease Funding

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota wildlife officials and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar are pressing Congress for more funding to monitor chronic wasting disease in the deer herd. Minnesota Public Radio News reports they’re also urging the federal Department of Agriculture to develop a national tracking system for the deer disease as well as standards for transporting deer across state lines….

Rally and Ring for the Red Kettle Campaign this Holiday Season

Registration to Ring for the Red Kettle Campaign is Quick, Fun and Easy!

November 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tis the season to begin holiday shopping, and enjoy the ringing of bells for the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Gordon Mesedahl with the Salvation Army of Duluth stopped by FOX 21 Local News Monday morning for this week’s Midwest Roaster’s Coffee Conversation. Mesedahl urges anyone interested to register now for a shift to ring, collect…

Animal Allies Encourages Support on “Giving Tuesday”

A Generous Couple in the Northland Commits to Matching Donations for Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth

November 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, November 27 is the final day to make a huge impact with Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth. Duluth residents Bob and Diane Meierhoff have been long time supporters of animal welfare efforts in the Northland. The Meierhoff’s are excited to announce a matching donation of up to $10,000 if Animal Allies is able to raise…

GM to Slash 14,700 Jobs in North America

Five Plants Facing Possible Closure

November 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)DETROIT – General Motors will lay off 14,700 factory and white-collar workers in North America and put five plants up for possible closure as it restructures to cut costs and focus more on autonomous and electric vehicles. The reduction includes 8,100 white-collar workers, some of whom will take buyouts and others who will be…

Morning Update 11-26-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, November 26, 2018

November 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, FOX 21, Headlines, Local News, Morning, News, Update, weather

Celebrating Solveig: a Sami Arts Legend

Artist Solveig Arneng Johnson Turns 93

November 25, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- To understand the impact Solveig Arneng Johnson has made on the Sami community, you don’t need to look far. You need only look at the people who enter the room, approach her, take her hand and graciously thank her for all she’s done. This made Sunday’s celebration as much for the community as it was for the birthday…

Making Your Own Piece of Holly Jolly

Holiday Make and Take Held at Duluth Flower Farm

November 25, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-After shopping Small Business Saturday, Northlanders had a chance to make some holiday cheer Sunday at the Duluth Flower Farm. They hosted their 5th annual Holiday Make and Take. People could come in and make their own kissing balls, wreaths and center pieces out of local balsam, cedar, and pine branches. According to the store’s owner, some of them…

Snocross Crosses Finish Line

AMSOIL Snocross Wraps Up

November 25, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another year in the books for the AMSOIL Snocross National at Spirit Mountain. The three-day competition wrapped up on Sunday. Despite the track getting heavily rained on on Friday, the President of the AMSOIL Snocross said the crowds remained strong, cheering on their favorite racers. “For the weather, the rain on Friday, attendance was great all 3 days,”…

Small Business Booms After Small Business Saturday

Art in the Alley Among Stores Reporting Increase in Sales

November 25, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Shoppers across the country are fresh off a two-day shopping spree of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. More than 30 small businesses in Duluth participated on Saturday. Businesses like Art in the Alley, on East Superior Street. The store is known for its locally made Jewelry, clothing, accessories and other items. “It was gangbusters,” said Downtown Manager,…

The End of a Musical Era at Club Saratoga

No More Jazz on Saturday Afternoons.

November 24, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- To the dismay of many Duluthians, Saturday marked the end of an era. After more than 30 years, Club Saratoga in Canal Park will no longer have Jazz music on Saturday afternoons. You follow the classy sound of jazz inside the dimly lit club. The smooth voice of the singer strings you along. The cool keys of the…

Duluth Celebrates and Honors Native Culture

Native American Heritage Day Celebrated at the Depot

November 24, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drums boomed in the Depot as Burntside Lake played for the crowd, at Native American Heritage Day. Attendees could make arts and crafts and browse three native art galleries. St. Louis County Historical Society officials say, it’s a great way to educate the community about an important part of Northland culture. “Helping to gain appreciation and understanding, I…

Rain Didn’t Soak the Snocross

Friday's Rain Didn't Impact Snow Sport Competition

November 24, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Our little bout with rain Friday night did not put a dent in the AMSOIL Snocross competition at Spirit Mountain. They’re still going hard as their 27th year continues. Organizers say, a little rain doesn’t stop the cheers at this massive snow sport event. “Y’know, it’s wet and sugary bu at the same time every racer has to race…

Duluth Shops Small on Saturday

Small Business Saturday Spikes Business in Duluth

November 24, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Shoppers nationwide have had two big days in a row. After the commercial chaos of Black Friday, it’s a relaxing scene for many to visit their favorite store on the corner, browse around some locally handcrafted goods, and talk with shopkeepers they’ve gotten to know. On this Small Business Saturday, Duluth did just that, at more than 30 different…

Annual Winter Art Sale at AICHO

More than 25 artists showcased their work

November 24, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The annual winter art sale at the American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth brought together more than twenty-five artists. The sale caters to mostly indigenous local artists and offers a wide variety of creations like scarves, dolls, gifts, and original artwork. “There was a guy who was selling pine cones made out of feathers which was…

Christmas City Express Now Open

The story performance and train ride runs through Dec. 22.

November 23, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Families can now get a taste of the holiday season as the annual Christmas City Express story and train ride opened Friday. Families who go will hear the “Christmas City Express” story, get to visit with Santa and ride a holiday themed train down the Bentleyville. “There’s some about the nostalgia of trains and the holidays and Christmas…

Shoppers Head to Miller Hill Mall for Black Friday Deals

Miller Hill Mall extended their hours and opened at 6 a.m. for Black Friday.

November 23, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Shoppers all over the country stayed up late and waited in long lines to get the deals of the season because today is Black Friday. Thousands of happy shoppers roamed through the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth Friday looking for gifts for the holidays or just trying to snag some deals. “There’s so many different stores that have such…

Santa Arrives in the Northland

Kids met with Santa at Fitger's

November 23, 2018

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a long trek from the North Pole Santa has finally parked his slay along with his reindeer right here in the Duluth. Today at Fitger’s kids of all ages gathered in the courtyard patiently waiting their turn to meet the big man in red and white. Santa greeted everyone with a wave as he made his way…

Wasabi Restaurant Opens in Duluth

Japanese restaurant opens in the Old City Hall building on East Superior Street

November 23, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wasabi Restaurant is now open on East Superior Street in Downtown Duluth. The Japanese restaurant offers twenty-dollar all you can eat sushi, just like their other location on Tower Avenue in Superior. New for the new store, Wasabi has added a Poke Bowl to the menu. It’s basically sushi on the go. They have several signature bowls…

Minnesotans Visit State Parks Instead of Black Friday Shopping

Governor Dayton declared it "Free Park Friday

November 23, 2018

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.- Black Friday shopping is now a thing of the past for many Minnesota residents. Instead of walking off those Thanksgiving calories by going store to store, some are switching it up. They are going on hikes. Governor Dayton has deemed the day after Thanksgiving as “Free Park Friday.” Entrance fees to all 75 state parks in Minnesota were…

Vehicle Crashes Through Gate at Duluth International Airport

November 23, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Early Friday morning, a vehicle crashed through one of the gates at the Duluth International Airport and was on airport grounds. A suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Lee Dunker of Duluth was stopped by police and taken into custody. He is now in the St. Louis County Jail and is being charged with 1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property,…

Midday Update 11-23-18

Your midday update for Friday, November 23, 2018.

November 23, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Structure Fire in Duluth Puts Tenants Out of Home

No one was injured in a duplex fire happening late Thanksgiving evening.

November 23, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Around 9 p.m. Thanksgiving night Duluth firefighters responded to a report of a fully involved house fire on Superior and East 1st Street. Upon arrival, crews found the two story duplex with fire coming from the second floor. Occupants of both units were able to evacuate the structure but were not able to return. They are being assisted…

Guys and Girls Giddy-Up at the Gobble Gallup

The 13th annual Thanksgiving Race and 5k was a hit in the Northland.

November 23, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Whether it was to counter their impending turkey bellies or they just had the need for speed, Thursday morning hundreds started their Thanksgiving holiday with Duluth’s annual Gobble Gallup race and 5k. Hosted by Duluth Running Co., the Gobble Gallup has been a Northland favorite for 13 years. Walk–up registration added additional hundreds to the list of those competing…