CHISHOLM, Minn. – Teachers in the Hibbing and Chisholm school districts rallied. The teachers’ union is asking for a new contract but, so far, they haven’t gotten one they find suitable. Teachers in Hibbing and Chisholm are fed up. Their unions are asking for new contracts from the school districts but they say so far the districts have refused to…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Range Regional Airport is making sure they are prepared for the worst. Airport staff had an aircraft fire emergency drill with are fire and EMS departments. Crews battled flames on the runway near a training plane cabin. The airport also held an active shooter drill inside their terminal for the first time ever. “This could happen…
DULUTH, Minn. – Election Day is getting closer and there’s no clear front runner in the race for the 8th Congressional District. On Wednesday, for the first time, the three remaining candidates squared off in a debate at the Duluth Playhouse. The forum was meant for the public to learn where the candidates stand on some issues, but at times, it turned…
PROCTOR, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital has opened a new fitness center at Proctor High School. The St. Luke’s Proctor Fitness Center is open to students, faculty, hospital staff and the public. It still has that brand new smell with plenty of new equipment and even more coming in at a later date. Three personal trainers will be coming on…
DULUTH, Minn.- An anti-bulling pancake breakfast is happening Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Iron Mug in West Duluth. Everyone is invited to the cafe Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to enjoy a breakfast served by local community leaders and celebrities. Iron Mug owner Mike Letecia wanted to host the event in the restaurant hoping to bring together at least…
DULUTH, Minn.- Making its debut as the newest addition to the Lincoln Park Craft District, Ursa Minor Brewing opened Wednesday, Sept. 26 with a celebration that lasts through the week. Breaking ground in early January, construction for the brewery lasted up until the day before opening. Kegs of several different beers were hooked up fresh before the opening celebration at…
DULUTH, Minn.-Lundeen productions and Twin Ports Entertainment announced their collaboration to throw the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration held in the Northland in over a decade. Across four venues- the Greysolon Ballroom, Moorish Room, Black Water Lounge and the Norshore Theatre- the celebration will feature full course meal, live music, dancing and champagne. Lundeen Productions president Tracy Lundeen thinks the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Oktoberfest has begun in Duluth. Today marks the beginning of the 43rd annual Oktoberfest for all of Grandma’s restaurants in the Northland. The event features plenty of German beer and food along with polka music all while serving as a reunion for community members. Oktoberfest runs through the middle of next month. To find a complete schedule of events,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Several Democratic Congressional leaders from Minnesota and Wisconsin are now calling on Husky Energy to hold a public meeting this fall. They want Husky leaders to talk more about the use of hydrogen fluoride at their Superior refinery. It was back in April when an explosion there injured 36 people and caused a mass evacuation. U.S. Senator…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota for the second time since June. President Trump will be visiting Rochester on Thursday, October 4. Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman, Jennifer Carnahan, had this to say about the upcoming visit: “Promises Made. Promises Kept. This is the President’s second visit to Minnesota since June. For Minnesota Republicans, this is…
CHICAGO (AP) — Uber will pay $148 million and tighten data security after the ride-hailing company failed for a year to notify drivers that hackers had stolen their personal information, according to a settlement announced Wednesday. Uber Technologies Inc. reached the agreement with all 50 states and the District of Columbia after a massive data breach in 2016. Instead of…
(Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP, File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s Democratic Party chairman says he expects the investigation into allegations of physical abuse against Rep. Keith Ellison to be finished soon. Ellison denied the accusations last month from former girlfriend that he once physically abused her. Karen Monahan said Ellison dragged her off a bed by her feet in…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – In a memo released on the USW website on Wednesday, union members are ready to fight for their fair contracts and will soon begin preparations in the event of a labor dispute. Steelworkers feel that ArcelorMittal continues to propose unfair and unnecessary changes to agreements in healthcare and other areas. Due to these proposals members of the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Students from across Northern Minnesota will have the chance to explore and learn lifelong skills at the 2018 Lester River Rendezvous starting Thursday, September 27. For two days, classrooms will come alive outdoors as students and staff get the first chance to learn about the fur trade lifestyle and much more. Coordinator Don Mendoza stopped by FOX…
DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Wednesday, September 26, Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth will be teaming up with Bent Paddle Brewing to offer a microchip and tag clinic for local pets. The event is happening from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. For $25 dollars, pets will receive a microchip and personalized tag. Michelle Sternberg with Animal Allies says with the capability…
(Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Environmental and tribal groups have asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its approval of Enbridge Energy’s plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The groups filed their requests Tuesday. Opponents contend the line does not meet permit criteria. The Sierra Club, Youth…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse, along with the Chamber and Duluth News Tribune, are hosting the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota Candidate Forum Wednesday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. The Forum will feature candidates Joe Radinovich, Pete Stauber, and Ray Sandman and is open to the public. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and registration is not required to attend…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fourth time’s a charm? Another restaurant is planned inside the Old City Hall building on the 100 block of East Superior Street. Dennis Kempton, spokesperson for Just Take Action, which owns the building, says the new tenant is a family owned business in the Northland that has two other restaurants. Details were limited Tuesday, as the lease was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Election Day is exactly six weeks away and for you to make your vote count, the first step is registering to vote. Why wait? You can get the ball rolling now. In Wisconsin voter registration is typically handled through the municipal clerk and can be done by mail up to 20 days prior to the election. After…
TWO HARBORS, Minn- Something new might catch your eye on Highway 61 outside of Two Harbors, a ‘Dear John’ billboard designed to stop local sex trafficking by addressing the demand. The Lake County Sex Trafficking Task Force is behind the sign. It’ll be up for six months, reminding everyone who drives by, including snowmobilers the reason commercial sex exploitation is…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a sight to see when hundreds of birds migrate in your neck of the woods. Every year at Hawk Festival Weekend in Duluth that’s quite the experience. This year is no different. Sometimes they’re hard to spot, but they’re out there. Hawk Festival Weekend is a tradition for Kathleen and John Etchison. “It’s been a fun…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With vaping and e-cigarettes become more and more of an issue in young adults, Hermantown Public School District decided to step in. They held a public forum on Monday night to discuss vaping in school students. They hosted four panelists, including various medical professionals and even one Hermantown student, to discuss what e-cigarettes and vaping is, how…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday night, the sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery were recognized for 125 years of health care in Duluth at the Benedictine Health System Annual Conference. The sisters are responsible for building hospitals across northern Minnesota. They invented and pioneered a health care business model that is used today at the Benedictine Health System, Essentia Health and the College of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department said that the non–lethal standoff that happened Monday night was executed effectively thanks in part to the tactical team’s robot. That robot was able to enter the apartment and locate the gunman. The 60–pound machine allowed officers to communicate with the suspect through a speaker to the robot. It also sent back a live…
DULUTH, Minn. – Meanwhile, a bomb threat exercise brought National Guard soldiers to St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Fifteen members of the 55th Civil Support Team responded to a fictional bomb and radiation threat that included several sites at the hospital. The St. Paul based anti-terrorism team holds training sessions every month with different civilian partners. “It’s the training that…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the missions at the Tweed Museum of Art is to bring art and people in the community together. A new collection hopes to bring that connection to Duluth. It’s called 122 Conversations: Person to Person/Art Beyond Borders and was created by Duluth-born artist Anne Labovitz. Over the course of two years Labovitz conducted interviews with artists,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Fraser Shipyards announced it has been selected to build a new 26-car ferry for Miller Boat Line, which runs ferries for popular Lake Erie islands. The new all-steel ferry will be 140 feet long and 38.5 feet wide and will have drive-on-drive-off capability. “We are excited and honored to have been selected for this project,” said James…
(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A new state report says some drivers in Minnesota were overcharged for vehicle licensing transactions because of the troubled licensing and registration system. The review released Tuesday by the Legislative Auditor says its investigators found “significant inaccuracies” in some transactions through the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System known as MNLARS, including those for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board unanimously voted to approve the 2019 property tax levy. The tax levy was proposed at $136.7 million which will result in a minor tax decrease for most property owners due to an increase in the county’s property tax base. The revenue collected from property taxes is a 3.45 percent increase from 2018…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Authorities say a 63-year-old Superior man was taken into custody Monday afternoon after he pointed a handgun at his wife and daughter. The incident happened at 3:49 p.m. at a residence in the 700 block of Hammond Avenue. Officers tell us after arriving on scene and establishing perimeter of the residence, the Emergency Response Team maneuvered the…
(Montgomery County Correctional Facility via AP) NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A judge has told Bill Cosby that he’s not entitled to bail while the 81-year-old comedian appeals his sexual assault conviction. Judge Steven O’Neill sentenced Cosby on Tuesday to three to 10 years in state prison. His lawyers are arguing that Cosby should remain on home confinement pending appeals. O’Neill…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Emmy-award winning TV writer for Seinfeld, Ellen TV Series and many other productions, Matt Goldman, stopped by FOX 21 Local News Tuesday morning to chat about his upcoming book tour in Duluth. Goldman will be making a stop at the Fitger’s Bookstore in Duluth on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss his latest releases “Gone to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Marshall School in Duluth will open its renovated STEM wing today. Renovations include 32,000 square feet of newly renovated classroom and lab space in the school’s science, technology, engineering and math area. The project was funded by generous donations to the school’s Next Horizon Campaign. This campaign is a $4.5 million dollar comprehensive fundraising effort to support…
Ely, Minnesota, a city at the edge of hundreds of miles of wilderness. It’s a place as far removed from society as you can get while still maintaining a connection to the real world. My friend, Zeb Butterfield, went to Ely six years ago. After learning more about what he’s meant to people’s lives, I went to find him. “Finding…
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NASHWAUK, Minn. – Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appeared on the Iron Range Monday to meet with local leaders and community members to discuss the future of the Mesabi Metallics mining site. It’s a packed house here in Nashwauk Township Community Center and the people want answers directly from about where this project stands. Questions that need answers like when will this…
VIRGINIA, Minn- It all started with some strawberries, six acres of land and selling produce and baked goods from under a tent. But over the years, it’s grown into so much more than that. The Kunnari family always hoped of expanding their small farmers market and it took a small tragedy to make them go for it. “In the fall…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a 5-3 vote Monday night, the Duluth City Council decided to table a resolution authorizing the purchase of protective gear, also known as riot gear, for police officers after much opposition to the idea from community activists, concerned citizens and the Duluth chapter of the NAACP. Councilors Zack Filipovich, Joel Sipress, Arik Forsman, Em Westerlund and Gary…
SUPERIOR, Wisc- A tense situation in Superior Monday night, as police armored up for a standoff on on Hammond Avenue. It happened at 3:49 p.m. at a residence in the 700 block of Hammond Avenue. Police were called to the location for a disturbance involving a firearm. Some local roads were blocked off to traffic at the time.. The Superior Police…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Rail Safety Week kicked off across the nation Monday, Sept. 24, encouraging the community to engage in what they can do to be more aware at railway intersections. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in Superior hosted their annual “Officer on a Train” event to start the week. During the ride, officers monitored for any safety concerns noticed…
DULUTH, Minn.-Dozens gathered at the Building for Women in Duluth to speak their minds and rally against the recent sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominees Brett Kavanaugh. The rally, organized in just under 48 hours at the spontaneous hand of several local elected officials, sexual assault clinic representatives and Duluth activist, included speeches, chants and a call to action….
CLOQUET, Minn.-A new water plant being built in the city of Cloquet is getting an $8 million loan to help with construction costs at the site on Armory Road. City officials tell us the project is needed as it will help remove manganese from the water. The Minnesota Department of health says in high levels, that mineral could have future…
DULUTH, Minn.-Banned books are being celebrated at UMD all this week. It’s all part of a nationwide effort to get people more interested in books that have a negative reputation. Library officials told us that some of the top reasons the public has wanted books banned include the way they depict violence, sex, and drugs. “Censorship is bad and we…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources’ board is considering ending Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse season early to protect the population. DNR officials wrote in a memo that ruffed grouse drumming activity was down 34 percent statewide from 2017 to 2018. A small game hunter survey reveals hunters killed only 185,336 birds in 2017, the lowest harvest in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the month of October select Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are waiving their application fees for hopeful students. All 37 Minnesota colleges and universities are waiving their application fee between October 22 and October 26 as part of College Knowledge Month. Some Minnesota colleges and universities do not require applications fees and a handful of…
Photo: Amy Benson – U.S. Geological SurveyAITKIN COUNTY, Minn. – Reports of zebra mussels in Big Pine Lake have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. After removing docks and boat lifts for the season a lake property owner spotted four adult zebra mussels and contacted the DNR about his findings. DNR officials also confirmed zebra mussels at…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet School staff informed the Cloquet Police Department over the weekend that there had been potential threats made against the school by a student on social media. Authorities were able to track down the student that made the alleged threat and believe the student’s comments were without merit. The student told authorities that they considered the social…
