DULUTH, Minn.- Last month’s storms had a big impact on Lake Superior. Her water levels have increased dramatically, and the Gales of November could increase levels even more. According to Minnesota Sea Grant, the direct precipitation from those recent storms, coupled with global warming, have brought water levels up 12 in. higher than average for this time of year. As…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Junk Hunt is happening this weekend at the DECC. The event, which happens twice a year, features more than 100 booths of vintage finds and repurchased treasures including furniture and jewelry. This year when you shop at the event, you will also be helping a good cause. “Every show we are going to feature a different non-profit…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — This weekend ONLY you have the opportunity to tour the old historic Raspberry Inn. The home is said to be haunted, with many accounts and stories surfacing from this old inn. Locals Brandon & Jasmine Ricigliano decided to buy it and save it. Brandon says, “After I started hearing the voice from the third floor that was…
(Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP File)BEMIDJI, Minn. – Twenty opponents of Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 replacement have pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with an August protest. More than two dozen people were detained and ticketed Aug. 29 after they blocked a Bemidji intersection for nearly four hours and called on Gov. Mark Dayton to stop the project….
HIBBING, Minn. – According to the Hibbing Police Department they were made aware of a threat that was made on social media to place “bombs around the Hibbing High School” on Thursday. Authorities say they quickly determined the individual who made the threat who was not a student and was located in Duluth. The Hibbing Police Department released a statement…
MADISON, Wis. – Republican Gov. Scott Walker has taken the unusual step of activating the Wisconsin National Guard troops on Election Day. Walker issued an executive order Friday authorizing troops to “provide essential services to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.” The order doesn’t offer any further details on the troops’ mission. Walker’s office issued a news release saying the order allows…
PITTSBURGH – On Friday the United Steelworkers announced a tentative agreement has been reached on new contracts with ArcelorMittal USA. “Our committee’s hard work and dedication have resulted in tentative agreements with ArcelorMittal,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. “Our members’ unwavering solidarity throughout the bargaining process in the face of management’s persistent concessionary demands has been rewarded with…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has identified another case of a mild form of bird flu in a Minnesota turkey flock. Routine testing confirmed the presence of low-pathogenic H5N2 virus in a turkey flock in Stearns County. The flock of 13-week-old hens has been quarantined. The farm will be allowed to market the turkeys…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new program has been launched in Duluth that will lead to visitors and residents getting discounts on the area’s biggest tourist attractions. The program dubbed the “Duluth Discount Pass” will allow the public to visit Duluth’s eight most popular tourist attractions on the cheap including Glensheen Mansion and the Lake Superior Zoo. You can purchase either a three-day…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Tischer Creek Duluth Building Company, also known as the Duluth Edision Charter Schools building company, purchased the Snowflake property for $1.6 million. The purchase of the 170 acre property was purchased as part of a refinancing of the bonds for their other properties. “This purchase will allow us to offer state of the art outdoor education…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Sister Cities International is set to host their 4th Annual Fundraising Concert. The event is taking place at Mitchell Auditorium on Saturday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme for the event is “Buddy Holly Meets The Everly Brothers.” The Todd Eckart Band will be headlining the evening of fun and entertainment all for…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Five men are hospitalized after being shot in north Minneapolis. Police say an argument turned violent Thursday afternoon. Several callers reported that several people had been shot. Authorities found four men suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene and took them to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. One man was listed in critical condition. A police…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we are talking with Spirit Mountain and why you need to plan ahead, Hurry, Hurry! Season pass sales are coming to an end, Jessie Diggins is skiing by the mountain and ‘snow making’ is about to begin! Categories: Active Adventures, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: cross-country skiing, downhill skiing,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Congressman Rick Nolan applauded the DNR’s permit approval for the Polymet Mining Project. While attending the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner Nolan made himself available to the media telling us he is thrilled to see the Polymet Project so close to a reality. He says it’s going to create thousands of new jobs on the…
DULUTH, Minn.-If your child loves reading, but is a bit forgetful, the Duluth Public Library’s got news for you. Thursday marked the beginning of no fines November. Any late fees on youth (18 and under) cards, or youth items on adult cards, will be waived. You can also get your child’s library card replaced for free. “It’s easy to kind…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A special winter gear pop-up shop opened yesterday at UMD. The one-day event offered students hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, and more all for free and all without judgement. Organizers say the winter gear is especially appreciated by international students who aren’t used to Minnesota’s winters. All of the gear was donated by the UMD community. Categories: News,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Jessie Diggins made world-wide news for her daring finish in the cross-country ski team sprint competition in this year’s winter Olympics in South Korea. Sunday she will be speaking about the future of Nordic skiing and Duluth’s new Grand Avenue Nordic Center. She also plans to lead a short workout activity for youth. The Grand Avenue Nordic…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace. Beginning Thursday, Minnesotans can log onto the MNsure website and enroll for coverage. The enrollment deadline for coverage that begins Jan. 1 is Dec. 15. Overall open enrollment ends Jan. 13. At MNsure.org, Minnesotans can compare plans from a number of companies and estimate out-of-pocket costs. And, current…
DULUTH, Minn.- Next fall Bayfront Park will be turned into a little Germany. Kern and Kompany just announced they’ll be hosting an Oktoberfestival at Bayfront. The event will feature German games, food, and of course, plenty of beer. “It’s really just about the experience,” said Event Coordinator Jon Ehmke. “We want people to come into Bayfront and get transported to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Now that Halloween is over, the holidays are just around the corner. But for many in Duluth, celebrating is not always guaranteed. Well, the season of giving has already begun, as Thursday was the first day applications were being accepted for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program Many were waiting outside the Salvation Army building, hours before it…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday marked the beginning of the Minnesota health insurance market’s open enrollment period. The application process can be daunting for some, so Generations Health Care Initiatives is lending a helping hand. For the entire enrollment period, the office at 130 W. Superior St. will be offering help from navigators. According to Generations there are about 350,000 uninsured Minnesotans, and…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild Holiday Sale began today in the hospital’s gift shop. All sales from that event will help provide for services for its patients. “It’s a lot of fun, it was fun setting up seeing all the new things – every year we have new things,” said Pam Nylander, president of volunteer services. The event,…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert is “under very serious consideration” to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump says he will “probably” make a decision on the nomination next week. Nauert was a reporter for Fox News Channel before she became State Department spokeswoman under former secretary Rex Tillerson. She would…
DULUTH, Minn. – As we start the month of November, the countdown is officially on to the holiday season. So how can you make sure to capture the best photos and memories this season? Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Steve Van Dinter stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning with a few tech gadgets that’ll make the photo taking process a…
ST. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources granted permits for Poly Met Mining, Inc.’s proposed NorthMet mining project. The DNR has issued the permit to mine, six water appropriation permits, two dam safety permits, a public waters work permit, and an endangered species takings permit for the NorthMet project. But the project still requires permits from other…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students involved with Denfeld Theater and Music have been busy preparing for months to debut their latest production, “Anything Goes.” The S.S. American is setting sail from New York to England, on the Denfeld stage. Billy Crocker, a young assistant to a Wall Street tycoon, decides to stow away in hopes of wooing his long-lost love, Hope…
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Duluth’s Best Bread bakes homemade pop tarts for Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot. Mixing up the perfect seasonal fillings, you’ll be craving one by the end of the video! Pop Tarts are a pastry first invented in Vienna in the 1200’s, traditionally served at ceremonial occasions like royal weddings. Wait, who are we…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota officials are set to announce whether they are granting permits for a planned copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will announce its decision Thursday on permits sought for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Environmentalists have opposed the mine for fear it could pollute pristine waters. PolyMet says…
BARRON, Wis. – The Barron County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page Thursday morning that they are transitioning the Emergency Operations Center from a 24/7 reactive operation to “a more deliberate and methodical effort to progress the investigation.” The Sheriff’s Office says this transition is due to a declining number of tips. To date, authorities have received over 2,100…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With two more funerals set for Thursday, the anti-Semitic truck driver accused of gunning down 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue pleaded not guilty to federal charges that could put him on death row. Robert Bowers, 46, was arraigned one day after a grand jury issued a 44-count indictment that charges him with murder, hate crimes, obstructing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Health Christmas Extravaganza and Bake Sale benefit starts today. Proceeds will help fund scholarships for medical students and support the purchase of comfort items for patients such as stuffed animals and games. Carla Waldholm manages volunteer and auxiliary services at Essentia Health. “I love watching people at the events and the excitement they feel about…
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Court documents say a contractor failed to properly mark a natural gas line that was struck and caused a deadly explosion in downtown Sun Prairie last summer. A search warrant recently unsealed in Dane County Circuit Court says an employee of USIC failed to correctly mark the gas line in the street and instead targeted a…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Kids were having some festive fun at Sweeden Sweets Candies and Fudge in Superior. Guests could spin the wheel of doom to win prizes, paint pumpkins, and even take a swing at a Halloween pinata. “It’s a place they all can come and enjoy each other,” said Sweeden Sweets owner Dan Klarner. “A lot of people come…
DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of a popular Chinese restaurant that was shut down by fire last month tells FOX 21 she is 90 percent confident the restaurant will reopen. This is an upgrade from the earlier prediction of a 50-50 chance. Cindy Lee, of Beijing Restaurant, says she is still working out details with her insurance company, and will…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s now been a year since UW-Superior suspended twenty-five academic programs. On the anniversary of those cuts, students and faculty are still speaking out against them. For the past year, UWS students have demonstrated to get the nine undergraduate majors, one graduate degree, and fifteen undergraduate minors reinstated at the school. “There’s still people in the community…
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DULUTH, Minn.- The Ordean Foundation and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council unveiled a new window display celebrating Ojibwe culture on the Ordean building. The artist says they tell the stories of the native peoples of this land. “Part of the idea of this is that from the street you can see this beautiful design and it looks really pretty,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saint Louis County ranks in the top five counties in Minnesota for the number of crossing accidents reported each year. On Monday, the city and North Shore Scenic Railroad unveiled new measures to change that, at multiple spots around the community including at 45th and 47th Avenues East, McCulloch St., and Harbor Dr. City leaders gathered at the railroad…
MADISON, Wis. – President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to require drug screening and testing for adults on Medicaid with no dependent children. Instead, the plan approved Wednesday calls for applicants to complete a health risk assessment and if there’s a concern about substance abuse they will be referred for treatment. They won’t be kicked off…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers started receiving security protection from the Wisconsin State Patrol following an unspecified “issue” from the weekend. Evers’ campaign manager Maggie Gau said Wednesday that Evers started receiving protection from the patrol’s Dignitary Protection Unit this week. She referred questions about what motivated the move to the State Patrol. A spokesman…
MADISON, Wis. – Early voting totals for Tuesday’s election have topped 2014 levels, as hotly contested races for governor, U.S. Senate and a host of other offices are motivating people to cast ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported Wednesday that nearly 378,000 absentee ballots have been cast to date. That exceeds the 2014 total when just over 374,000 absentee ballots…
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WINONA, Minn. – Police in Winona have arrested a teenager who they say threatened to shoot up his school. Officers responded to Winona Senior High School Wednesday morning after a student showed a Snapchat video to a school official of a 15-year-old boy making the threat. KTTC-TV says the boy was also a student at the school. He was arrested…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this week’s Northland Uncovered the Fox 21 morning crew goes on a paranormal investigation into the Raspberry Inn, with Medium & Psychic Lady Ocalat and Twin Ports Paranormal. NOTE: The FULL extended version of our investigation will be posted after 3pm tonight on this website and you can also find it on Meteorologist Brittney Merlot’s Facebook…
