DULUTH, Minn. — Students at U.M.D. are trying to make the voting process for many first time voters, go smoothly! The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group set up a table right in Kirby Student Center, with one intention, to inform as many students as possible on where and how to vote. With laptops to register to vote on the spot,…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s finally election day and Minnesotans wasted no time in hitting the polls early! The Secretary of State says more than 600,000 ballots have already been cast in Minnesota through the absentee process, putting Minnesota on pace to have the highest voter participation rate in the country. But that didn’t stop many Northlanders’ from voting the old…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – A western Wisconsin sheriff says a 10-year-old girl charged with first-degree intentional homicide dropped a 6-month-old baby and, when the infant cried, she panicked and stomped on the child’s head. The girl appeared in restraints in Chippewa County Circuit Court for a bond hearing Monday. She is charged as an adult under Wisconsin law. Prosecutors say…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota elections officials are anticipating a high voter turnout for Tuesday’s midterm elections. Minnesota Secretary of State spokesman Ben Petok says as of Tuesday morning, elections officials had received nearly 615,000 absentee and mail-in ballots. That’s close to the more than 650,000 absentee and mail-in ballots received for the presidential election two years ago. Petok says he…
DULUTH, Minn. – The scheduled court trial began Tuesday morning for 20-year-old Noah King. King and four other suspects have been charged in the shooting of 21-year-old UMD student William Grahek. King is charged with second degree murder, first degree attempted aggravated robbery and two counts of first degree murder with intent while committing a felony. King’s fate will now…
(Chippewa County (Wis.) Sheriff’s Office via AP)LAKE HALLIE, Wis. – Wisconsin prosecutors have filed vehicular homicide charges against a 21-year-old man who police say was inhaling chemical vapors before he crashed his truck into a group of Girl Scouts, killing three children and one adult. The 11 charges filed against Colten Treu on Tuesday include four counts of vehicular homicide…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-The Hermantown City Council voted 5-0 last night to move the tobacco purchase age in the city to 21, starting Jan. 1 of 2019. The age limit also applies to vaping devices. Councilor Gloria Nelson told Fox 21 that the move was made because they want to get tobacco products out of young people’s hands so the area can…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Happening Friday, November 9, the Douglas County Historical Society will present “Edith Wilson” LIVE on stage. Accomplished actress Jessica Michna is a one-woman show bringing Edith Wilson to the history theater stage on the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice and the end of WWI. Tony Tracy, Executive Director of the Historical Society says, “Edith played an amazing…
DULUTH, Minn. – Election Day 2018. On Tuesday, November 6, millions of Americans are heading out to the polls to determine the winners of key races from coast to coast. Locally, Minnesotans and Wisconsinites have a jam packed ballot. Both Governor seats are up for grabs, and many House and Senate seats are also in the headlines. Dr. Cindy Rugeley,…
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DULUTH, Minn.-Concerned teachers, parents and students of the Congdon Park Elementary community took to the streets of Duluth Monday morning encouraging voters to say, “Yes, yes and yes” to the education levy in Tuesday’s election. The ISD #709 Education Levy will either maintain or raise the funding through schools in the Duluth district. Congdon Park Elementary and Lester Park Elementary…
DULUTH, Minn.- 8th congressional district candidates are making their final campaign stops through the area. DFL candidate Joe Radinovich says he’s feeling optimistic he’ll win against his two opponents Republican Pete Stauber and Independent Ray “Skip” Sandman. “An economy that only benefits the few at the top isn’t the way forward for this country. I think, instead what we need…
DULUTH, Minn. – Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District Pete Stauber returned to his headquarters in Hermantown Monday night after wrapping up his five–day power play event, where they traveled over 1300 miles to campaign. Ahead of election day Stauber tells us he’s grateful for the campaign experience and is ready for the next step. “For me, meeting so many…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s first–ever hard cider company is officially opening its doors for business Nov. 14 in the growing Lincoln Park craft district. Duluth Cider is located at 2307 West Superior Street, run by husband and wife team Jake and Valerie Scott. The plans and construction have been in the works for three years so the opening has been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Different doctors, physicians and health care providers were at Greysolon Ballroom this Monday morning for the fourth annual St. Luke’s mental health conference. The conference brought local and regional experts in to go over current mental health trends and how to best treat patients dealing with it, including dealing more compassionately with patients. “I would like people…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – More bus drivers are needed. It’s a nationwide problem affecting many school districts in the Northland. “I drive a morning route, I’ve done afternoon shuttles, I drive an afternoon route, I’ve done sports trips, I’ve done a combination of everything,” explained Dennis Wagner, the bus dispatcher for Lake Superior School District based in Two Harbors. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of volunteers have been working at the Duluth Labor Temple over the past few days to help make phone calls and go door knocking as one final push for the DFL candidates before tomorrow’s elections. Major DFL candidates, including Tim Walz, Peggy Flanagan, Joe Radinovich and Tina Smith made the stop to say thank you and get them…
DULUTH, Minn.-Many big coffee shops like Starbucks, and smaller niche cafes like to boast of their organic, single origin coffee. But how many can boast that their entire coffee shop is homegrown? One cafe in Lincoln Park sure seems like it can. “That’s something we really believe strongly in, and if we can re-purpose something so that it’s not going…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth area YMCA is offering up to two hours of free child care on election day during day care operation hours. The Duluth “Y” was one of the few centers across the nation to receive a grant from “Vote Together USA.” The grant hopes to increase voter turnout and make elections fun for the whole community. “For some…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Transit Authority will be offering free bus rides to all passengers riding fixed-route fares. The DTA Board of Directors voted unanimously at their last September meeting in support of the resolution to offer all citizens in the Twin Ports free rides on election day. The free fares are being offered to encourage voter participation and present…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-As we close in on election day, that means multiple candidates are stopping in the Northland to drum up support for their campaign. Today was no different as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker held a rally at the Bong Airport in Superior. Walker is in a tight race against Democratic candidate Tony Evers. Walker said even though the polls are…
DULUTH, Minn.- New details in the weekend stabbing death of a man in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. Police Chief Mike Tusken is calling the case a homicide investigation. This, as the stabber claims he was attacked and acted in self-defense. The violence broke out near East 5th St. and 1st Ave. around six Sunday evening. Police tell us the man…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-All week long veterans will be honored at UWS. Festivities kicked off today at the school as students gathered to send holiday mail to the nation’s heroes. Those organizing the event were amazed at just how dedicated students can be to the Armed Forces. “It’s just really cool to see our student campus come together to send these mailings…
CROCKERY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A western Michigan man will spend the rest of his life in prison in the fatal shooting of a neighbor as she cleared snow near her home. WOOD-TV reports that 64-year-old Wendell Popejoy was sentenced Monday. He was found guilty last month of first-degree murder. Sheila Bonge was slain in December 2017 outside her Crockery Township…
(AP) – The U.S. Olympic Committee is moving to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level, meting out the nuclear option to an organization that has botched its own reorganization in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. In an open letter to the gymnastics community Monday,…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were uncovered in the National Forest on Friday. Authorities say a person found a human skull in Bayfield County while picking pine boughs in the forest on the eastern side of the Township of Grandview. Clothing was also recovered near the skeletal remains which are believed to have been…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Authorities say a 10-year-old girl has been detained in the death of an infant in northwestern Wisconsin. Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk says the girl is in juvenile custody. WQOW-TV reports that Kowalczyk said the sheriff’s department got a call on Tuesday from a caretaker at a day care in the town of Wheaton. The caller…
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Polls open Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Not sure if you are registered?: Minnesota – CLICK HERE Wisconsin – CLICK HERE Where do I vote?: Minnesota – CLICK HERE Wisconsin – CLICK HERE Help! I didn’t register in advance: You’re in luck! Minnesota and Wisconsin allow same-day voter registration! You must bring proof of residence along…
DULUTH, Minn. – Are you looking for easy lunch and dinner options this week? If so, the Greater Downtown Council in Duluth has you covered! Eat Downtown – Flavors of Fall Duluth Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, November 5 and will run through Saturday, November 10. Darlene Marshall with the Greater Downtown Council says the goal of this week is to…
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities in Pine County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing hunter. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office they received a call on Sunday morning reporting a man that had gone missing while hunting in the Nemadji Forest. This missing hunter has been identified as 59-year-old David Peltier. If you see or…
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(Chippewa County (Wis.) Sheriff’s Office via AP)LAKE HALLIE, Wis. – Police say the 21-year-old driver accused of striking and killing three Girl Scouts and a mother and injuring a fourth girl had been inhaling chemical vapors before the crash in northwestern Wisconsin. Authorities are recommending 13 charges against Colten Treu, including four counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a…
INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An early morning fire in Industrial Township destroyed a home with authorities saying the home is a total loss. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the fire around midnight at 7207 Maple Hill Drive. Residents were able to escape the home and no injuries were reported. Authorities believe the fire started…
DULUTH, Minn.- Owner and employee of the Board and Brush Creative Studio joins the team at Fox 21 this morning to talk about why they’re more than just an art studio and what they have coming up for you to be a part of! Duluth Board and Brush is located at 732 E 4TH ST. DULUTH, MN 55805. For more information,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A movement of artists, designers, musicians and people. That’s what Commune’s all about. “I think Commune really values kind of the community and wants to value the local community and so that’s why we use local artists and local musicians,” Commune local coordinator Sophie Stephens said, Commune started in California but made its way to the Minnesota art…
DULUTH, Minn- An Olympic gold medalist visited Duluth Sunday to help raise support for one of the city’s outdoor recreation projects. Jessie Diggins crossed the finish line first in a cross-country ski team sprint finish during the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. Diggins stopped by Spirit Mountain to share some words about her victory. The initial plan was for…
DULUTH, Minn. – A “death investigation” is underway in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. Duluth police got the call for help around 6:20 p.m. Sunday at 34 East 5th Street on a report of a stabbing, which is two blocks up from the Historic Old Central High School building. Police located a 38–year–old man with a stab wound behind the address….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Harbor City Roller Dames held their first Roll With Us Skate Clinic on Sunday, giving women the chance to try out roller derby. “It is a contact sport, there are five people on the track at each time for each team. So four of those are blockers, one is the jammer. The jammer is the one…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many dogs and cats were able to find their new homes thanks to the “Love-A-Pet” adoption event this weekend! The event was put on by Animal Allies Humane Society at the Miller Hill Subaru, allowing people to come meet the animals, shop with local pet–themed vendors and more, but the main purpose was to find homes for…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Twin Ports was pulled two different ways today. Shoppers at Miller Hill Mall were taken by surprise by the immense snowfall, while those by the lake were treated to an all too familiar sight: wind and rain. In Canal Park waves crashed ashore, reaching heights of 10–14 feet, drowning parts of the sidewalk underwater. Yet that didn’t stop…
COTTON, Minn. – A Cotton, Minn., man is under arrest and accused of arson and assaulting an officer. The crime happened around 1 p.m. Sunday at 4956 Comstock Lake Road in Cotton. The suspect is a 44-year-old male. He’s accused of starting a neighbor’s house on fire after an argument with his parents and before physically assaulting a responding St….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin counties are seeking more state funding to address the rising number of child protection cases. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that seven counties, including Douglas and La Crosse, have passed resolutions seeking an additional $30 million in state funding under the 2019-21 budget. State figures show that 7,900 children were living in out-of-home care as of…
DULUTH, Minn.- How can an organization from Texas bring people in Duluth together? With music, food, fun, and lots of hot chocolate. That’s how Better Block and the Zeitgeist “Places for People” campaign had local businesses and local people come together, to have a great time. Kanya and Savant Atwater have been keeping busy with all they’ve been up to….
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Community housing organization or AICHO invited the community to the site of the future indigenous food market for an Open House on Saturday. Attendees got to see an anishinaabe blessing, check out local indigenous vendors, and share feedback on what they would like to see happen with the old 4th Street Market. For decades the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For many of us, bundling up in the winter is second nature. But it’s a luxury not everyone can afford. The staff at Yarn Harbor hope to change that. After collecting donations over the past few months, today they “yarn bombed” different spots around Duluth. People could come in and pick up donated hats, mittens, and scarves to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Independent candidate running for U.S. Senate Jerry Trooien (troy–yen) was campaigning in the Northland Saturday, just in time for Tuesday’s elections. The St. Paul businessman is running for the seat formerly held by Al Franken and currently held by incumbent democrat Tina Smith. Trooien believes the first steps necessary to changing the nation is bringing rational behavior back…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s officially firearm deer hunting season in Minnesota and people are eagerly heading out to the woods to get in on the action. Once people have harvested their deer, they are required to register it online or at local shops including, Fisherman’s Corner on Miller Trunk Highway. The workers there said people have been excited for weeks to…
DULUTH, Minn.- A fan favorite of the Northland- Burrito Union’s Thanksgiving burrito is stuffed–full of holiday treats like turkey, stuffing and even mashed potatoes and is already high in demand among hungry, happy Duluthians. Day one of the restaurant’s annual special employees sold several hundred burrito’s from open to close. The restaurant says they love the feeling of unity and…
