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…
DULUTH, Minn. – As soon as Halloween wraps up, the St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild will be decking the halls of their gift shop in Duluth. The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild’s Annual Holiday Sale, Bake Sale and Raffle will kick off Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2 in the St. Luke’s Hospital Gift Shop. Shoppers can find a wide…
Halloween Events WHO: Duluth Children’s Museum WHAT: Spooktacular Halloween Party WHERE: 115 S 29th Ave W, Duluth WHEN: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHO: Miller Hill Mall WHAT: Malloween WHERE: 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth WHEN: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHO: Planetarium WHAT: A Stellar…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pur-fect event is happening in the Northland this weekend to help you add on to your family. Animal Allies Humane Society, Lake County Humane Society, PJ’s Rescue and Rockwall Pets will join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) for it’s annual “Love-A-Pet” campaign adoption event. Animal Allies Development Officer, Michelle Sternberg,…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Disc golf is growing in popularity across the country. A course opened last week on the back nine of the Enger Park Golf Course. A crisp fall day is the perfect time for some to get out on the golf course. “Been through once already and it’s nice so time for round two,” said disc golfer Nolan…
DULUTH, Minn. – Plans and discussions are moving forward for Duluth’s largest private investment ever, a massive multi–million dollar transformation of the downtown medical campus for Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. Essentia Health and the city of Duluth held a public information meeting, the first one regarding this project, giving the community the chance to really see the plans…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – The fifth and final debate between congressional candidates vying for Minnesota’s 8th District was Tuesday in Chisholm. Republican Pete Stauber, DFL candidate Joe Radinovich, and independent candidate Ray “Skip” Sandman debated at the Minnesota Discovery Center. The candidates did not hold back during their final chance to go head-to-head before next Tuesday’s election. Pete Stauber and Joe…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Climate change has been a hot topic throughout the country in recent years and today experts in the field gathered in the Northland to give the latest updates on the issue. Everyone from park managers to foresters and even landscape architects came together at the Lake Superior Estuarium to talk about how to adapt to changes in the climate,…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center held a special ceremony Tuesday to celebrate a milestone with their patients. The center celebrated the fact that they’ve healed more than 1000 wounds this year. The center provides care to patients suffering from ulcers, infections and other wounds, helping the patients get back to their normal lives “This…
DULUTH, Minn. – Forget Halloween! It looked like Christmas in downtown Duluth Tuesday night. Bentleyville Tour of Lights was turned on for a test as crews and volunteers continued to set up the display. If you want to volunteer, just check out BentleyvilleUSA.org for more information. Bentleyville officially lights up Nov. 17. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids and their families filled the Kirby Student Center Ballroom afternoon for this year’s “Boo-M-D”. The event, which replaced the annual “Haunted Halls”, was free and open to the public for kids to dress up, play games and of course, get lots of candy. As opposed to the “Haunted Halls” where families had to move locations, “Boo-M-D”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Different creative groups and entrepreneurs came to Duluth Tuesday afternoon to officially launch the Creative Startups LABS program. The program is a four-week bootcamp for entrepreneurs who are in the first stages of growing a creative company. The program hopes to reach a group of entrepreneurs here in Duluth who need more resources to succeed. “It’s saying…
DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans of the Duluth Winter know just how important the right gear can be to keep you warm through the coming months. That’s why Yarn Harbor has been collecting donations to ‘Warm Up the City.’ The small Duluth business spent the month getting hand-made and store bought mittens, hats, scarves, socks and any colg weather hgear they could…
DULUTH, Minn.- A major milestone for the city of Duluth as city officials, business leaders and community members gathered for the grand reopening of superior street. Spring of 2018 brought on plenty of nerves for the local community as construction workers broke ground, beginning phase one of a major project that would change the downtown area as we know it….
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Businesses and how they work with banks took center stage in Superior today as a financial expert from the state capital stopped in town. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Secretary is touring multiple businesses in Superior to find out more about how financial institutions are helping them grow. He told us Wisconsin is becoming a mecca for local…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be allowed to keep one walleye a day in the upcoming ice fishing season. The Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday said the popular destination lake’s walleye population has increased enough to sustain a one-walleye harvest for a third straight winter. Anglers may keep one walleye between 21 and 23…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – ALDI is opening a new location in Virginia and is holding its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 1. ALDI will be celebrating the opening with a day of prizes and contests. The first 100 customers will have a chance to win a golden ticket worth up to $100. Customers will also be able to enter their names…
MADISON, Wis. – Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend a campaign rally with Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s campaign says Pence will join the governor for a late-morning rally Saturday at Valley Cartage, a trucking company in Hudson. Pence’s visit comes three days before Election Day, when Walker will face Democratic challenger Tony Evers….
DULUTH, Minn. – Twenty-two emails between County Commissioner Pete Stauber and the National Republican Congressional Committee were released Tuesday afternoon. Stauber sent and received the messages on his county government email account while campaigning for the 8th District congressional seat in northeastern Minnesota. According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, the county had until noon tomorrow to release the emails….
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are making seasonal treats with Duluth’s Best Bread! This pumpkin croissant you can whip up and home, for the perfect holiday treat! Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Cooking Connection, Croissant, Duluth’s Best Bread, Fall Treat, merlot weather, merlots weather, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, Pumpkin Croissant
UPDATE: The pilot of the helicopter has been identified as 46-year-old Dean M. Bass of Sarina, Ontario Canada. ODANAH, Wis. – The National Transportation Safety Board and local officials say a helicopter crash in northern Wisconsin has killed the pilot, the only person on board. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says the crashed Enbridge helicopter was discovered about 1:30 a.m….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin agriculture officials are investigating a rare outbreak of bovine tuberculosis on a Waunakee farm. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection officials announced Tuesday that tests show three cows from Maier Farms LLC have tested positive for the disease. Agriculture officials say the strain of bovine TB in the cows matches a strain found in…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Time Arc Theatre, LLC, is inviting everyone in the community to check out their season opener in Superior with the production of two one-act plays starting Thursday, November 1. After three years of producing shows, Time Arc Theatre has grown to become an LLC with partners Kathy Laakso, Ed Johnson, John Center and Teddie Meronek. Laakso…
UPDATE: According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, the county has until noon tomorrow to release the emails. They also said a bond of a $1,000 must also be paid by the plaintiff before they are released – the county said if that bond is paid today they will release the emails today. They say the possible change in the release…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. home price gains slowed for the fifth straight month in August as higher mortgage rates have lowered home sales. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased 5.5 percent in August compared with a year earlier, down from a 5.9 percent gain in the previous month. The deceleration reflects a broader weakening in the nation’s housing…
CLOQUET, Minn. – For one couple in Cloquet, team work makes their dream work. They’ve turned their passion of baking and making handmade rugs into their purpose. After being downsized from a job Carolyn Warner Gilbertson found herself asking a question. “What can i do well that i can’t get fired from?” It sparked a lightbulb. “I started making cookies…
DULUTH, Minn. – Club Canal Bark on West Michigan Street in Duluth hosted its first ever Howl–O–Ween party, giving people the chance to celebrate Halloween with their favorite furry friend! The event a paw reader pet portraits, a costume contest and of course, lots of treats for all of the dogs to enjoy! “I just want to go and meet all of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Middle School held a bias training Monday for all teachers and faculty in the school district. The bias training is a part of AMAZEworks, a St. Paul-based nonprofit that holds trainings at schools across the country to help teachers better understand and work with unconscious bias in both children and adults. “We can be agents of change…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is right around the corner. Along with the parties, kids are getting ready for trick-or-treating. But, Northlanders know that the weather can very well be more of a trick rather than a treat. Last year, just in time for Halloween weekend, more than ten inches of snow fell in Duluth. While an inconvenience, that pales in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple DFL members were in Duluth Monday afternoon, discussing the importance of protecting union rights ahead of next week’s election. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz, U.S. Senator Tina Smith and 8th congressional candidate Joe Radinovich where among those speaking about their platforms, and urging people to get out and vote “Work is about more…
DULUTH, Minn.- With homeless youth remaining a major issue in Duluth, ‘Families in Transition’ or ‘FIT’ are working to raise money, keeping the community as involved as possible in helping provide for nearly 450 children a year. ‘FIT’ is teaming up with Faster Solutions, another Duluth organization. The groups launched a fundraiser in late October to see if the community…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-With constant headlines focusing on data breaches and other computer security concerns, Douglas County is becoming more proactive in helping the public fight back against hackers. Earlier today a workshop was held at the Douglas County Service Center where the public and small business owners became more aware of the basic steps to protecting themselves online. Experts say some…
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Duluth community gathered Monday to remember the lives lost during a shooting at a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh this past weekend. The Tree of Life Synagogue may be 900 miles from the Twin Ports, but the feelings expressed by the local Jewish community and members of the Temple Israel in Duluth made the distance between…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-We are just a few days away from Halloween, but that hasn’t stopped kids from trick-or-treating a little earlier in Superior. Today kids went from business to business throughout the downtown business district to fill their bags with sweet treats. It’s become a tradition for some families in the Northland – something they hope to do every Halloween. “We’ve…
BARRON, Wis. – Prosecutors have charged a man with burglarizing a Wisconsin home where a couple was killed and their 13-year-old daughter went missing, but authorities say he’s not a suspect in the case. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says 32-year-old Kyle Jaenke-Annis was arrested over the weekend at the home of James and Denise Closs. The couple was found…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a Monday morning 3-2 vote the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Minnesota Power’s Nemadji Trails Energy Center. Last year Minnesota Power announced plans to build a $700 million natural gas plant in Superior. Minnesota Power would be responsible for half of the $700 million bill for constructing the plant. The costs would also be shared with…
HIBBING, Minn. – Chisholm city councilor Kevin Scaia who was found guilty of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct earlier this year received his sentencing Monday morning. Scaia was sentenced to 30 days in jail or NERCC or 60 days sentence to serve. He was also sentenced to two years of supervised probation. In July, jurors concluded that Scaia did in fact…
DULUTH, Minn. – A jury trial that was scheduled to begin today for a suspect in the death of a UMD student has now been moved to a court trial scheduled for next month. Noah King, 19, is charged with second degree murder, first degree attempted aggravated robbery and two counts of first degree murder with intent while committing a…
MIAMI (AP) – The FBI has confirmed that a suspicious package recovered at a post office in Atlanta was addressed to CNN and was “similar in appearance to others.” The statement sent via the agency’s Twitter account confirms the announcement earlier in the day by CNN President Jeff Zucker, who said a suspicious parcel being sent to the network had…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kelsea Ballerini is heading to the Northland next spring. The country star will be making a stop at the AMSOIL Arena on May 9 as part of her Miss Me More Tour with Brett Young. The 14 date tour is kicking off on April 11, 2019 and includes opening act Brand Ratcliff. “The message of ’Miss Me…
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MATTHEWS, N.C. – North Carolina police say a male student shot by another student at a high school has died. Capt. Stason Tyrrell of the Matthews Police Department announced the news late Monday morning. Officials said earlier in the day that the Butler High School student had been brought to a hospital in critical condition. Tyrrell didn’t release the victim’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween falls on Wednesday this week and many folks have probably already stocked up the candy drawer, but it’s important to remember moderation is the best bet as we head into the height of the holiday season. St. Luke’s Clinical Dietitian Mary Cherne stopped by FOX 21 Local News Monday morning to offer a few tips before…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you missed your first chance to witness Dr. Dolittle Jr. LIVE on stage at The Duluth Playhouse, you still have one more weekend to check out the action. Dr. Dolittle Jr. will once again take center stage Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls and flies onto…
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PITTSBURGH – A rabbi who helped alert authorities to the synagogue shooting that killed 11 people says it was because of recent security training that he had a cellphone on him and was able to make the call. Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh said Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he hadn’t always carried…
DULUTH, Minn.- A movement started helping loved ones who are apart feel like they never had to leave each other’s side is taking over the Twin Ports all thanks to the work of one couple. “It’s awesome to help people love on people,” Erica Bartels said. Help people love on people– that’s the motto Bartels carries with her everywhere she goes….
