Midday Update 12-17-18
Your midday update Friday, Dec. 17, 2018
Your midday update Friday, Dec. 17, 2018 Categories: News, News – Latest News
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New elk Herd Could be Reintroduced in Northeast Minnesota
Officials say it Could be a Long Process
DULUTH, Minn. – An effort is underway to reintroduce elk to parts of northeast Minnesota, but it could be a long process. Minnesota Public Radio reported that the University of Minnesota has spent three years observing potential habit for elk in three forests in the region. Researchers also say nearly 80 percent of rural landowners and residents in the area…
Chancellor Quits After Husband Banned From Campus
Her Resignation Will be Effectice December 31
MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper is resigning after her husband was banned from campus amid sexual harassment allegations. Kopper sent out a campus-wide email Monday announcing her resignation effective Dec. 31. UW System President Ray Cross banned Kopper’s husband, Pete Hill, from campus in June in response to allegations that Hill had sexually harassed several women…
Man Convicted of Sexual Assaults at Wife’s Home day Care
The Husband was Found Guilty on Friday
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – The husband of a Roseville home day care provider has been found guilty of sexually assaulting three girls cared for at the site. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that a Ramsey County District Court jury convicted 44-year-old Edgar Lopez-Monter of both first-degree and second-degree criminal sexual conduct after deliberating for about four hours Friday. Minnesota Department…
Morning Update 12-17-18
Your morning update for Monday December 17, 2018.
Your morning update for Monday December 17, 2018. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Brooks, Dayton Making Concert Announcement in Twin Cities
Brooks Will Hold a Second Show in Minneapolis
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Garth Brooks and Gov. Mark Dayton are making a concert announcement after the governor asked the country superstar to schedule another performance when tickets for his May 4th concert in Minneapolis sold out in less than an hour. The governor’s office says at least 50,000 people were in line, on the phone or online Friday when…
Iron Mug Arranges Gifts for Christmas Giveaway
Mike Letica Hosting Toy Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn.- As the holidays fast approach, many families are forced to sit with the realization that they can’t afford to buy Christmas presents. Well, Mike Letica and his team at Iron Mug Coffehouse is trying to change that again this year. They’re currently sorting through $10,000 worth of toys, to hand out to families in need this Christmas. The…
Marcia Hales’ Holiday Lights Up Till 31st
Hales Says, It Must Come to an End
DULUTH, Minn- As you are out enjoying the warm weather, you might consider stopping for some holiday cheer at Park Point. Marcia Hales’s Holiday Spirit in the Lights display opened on the 14th, and runs through the 31st. Families can take a tour of the different lights and head down to the beach, where even the sand is dressed in…
Home Destroyed by Fire in Clinton Township
Six Different Fire Departments Battled the Blaze
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn- Firefighters battled a large house fire in Clinton Township on Baker Road Sunday. Crews from six different Iron Range departments responded to the scene just before 5 p.m. The homeowner noticed smoke and flames and called 911. When firefighters arrived on scene they found the homeowners still inside attempting to remove personal belongings. The homeowners were checked…
NAACP Holds Election, First Meeting
Elections Uncontested
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth branch of the NAACP hosted elections on Sunday. Members voted on a new President, first and second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and up to 24 executive board members. The elections ran uncontested. But leaders say that is no reason to not get out, and vote. “When it’s uncontested, I think it’s still important that folks engage…
Essentia Donates AED Device to Church
The donation came after a member of the congregation collapsed in 2017.
DULUTH, Minn.- Several members of the Park Point community sang in praise both during and after a church service Sunday thanks to a donation made by Essentia Health. Essentia’s cardiovascular program has donated 5 automated external defibrillators, or AED’s, to locations in the Northland this year including the Saint Andrews by the Lake Episcopal Church. The donation comes after a member…
Superior Experiences Low Gas Prices
For the first time in years, gas in Superior drops below $2.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Residents of superior can plan on pocketing a few extra dollars for their Christmas shopping this year with money saved on gas! For the first time in what community members say they have seen in years, gas is below two dollars at some stations, selling for $1.95 at the Holiday station on Tower Avenue. Cars were lined up …
Lester Park Opens for the Ski Season
The Lester-Amity Chalet hosted their second annual social to kick-off the season.
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the lack of recent snowfall, there was just enough snow left covering the ground to kick off the Winter event season at Lester Park. The chalet hosted their second annual social celebrating the new amenities and programs improving the park. Donations from the cities of Duluth and Superior have provided new solar panels and boot skis for…
Unseasonable Warmth Brings Duluth Outside
High Temps Mean Comfortable Outdoor Fun
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite how the song goes, it’s beginning to look anything but like a White Christmas. Unseasonably warm weather is gripping the Northland, with temperatures reaching nearly 50 degrees today. Quite a few spots around Duluth were bustling with folks living it up in the hot winter sun. If you took a look at the thermometer in your car,…
‘Nearly 200’ Workers Strike At CG Bretting Manufacturing Co. in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. (Press Release) – Nearly 200 workers at CG Bretting Manufacturing Co. in Ashland, WI are on strike after rejecting the company’s contract offer Thursday, December 13, 2018. The strike took effect just after midnight on Saturday, December 15, 2018, according to Local 621. The members of Local 621 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)…
Last Saltie of the Season Departs Harbor of Duluth-Superior
Great Lakes shipping season likely to last another several weeks
DULUTH, Minn. – The last saltie of the season shipped out of the port of Duluth-Superior Saturday. The Federal Rhine departed Saturday afternoon. According to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, the 2018 shipping season has been a strong one both with shipments of grain and iron ore cargoes. “When we look back about five or six years we average about…
Warm Northland Temperatures a Great Chance to Get Outside
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park was packed full of families enjoying the unseasonably warm conditions. Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for a great December day to be outside, that is, for those who don’t miss the snow too much. Olivia was asked why she misses the snow and responded, “Cause you get to make snowmans and forts in the…
Twas the Night Before Zoomas…
Celebrating the Holidays at the Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn.- Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the zoo, every creature was stirring & excited to meet you at today’s “Zoomas” event at Lake Superior Zoo. The zoo staff says it’s important for them to celebrate the holidays with the community. “Not only are they able to experience the zoo and get that conservation message in there,…
CSS Says Farewell to Fall 2018 Graduates
Fall 2018 Commencement Held in Reif Gymnasium
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday marked the beginning of a new chapter for many St. Scholastica Saints, as they donned their caps and gowns for the 2018 fall commencement. 664 students walked the stage into their new lives. Officials say the college’s most popular majors among undergrads are nursing, social work and management. For the former students, the day marks a triumphant…
Suns Out, Guns Out at Duluth Gun Show
Original Gun Show Kicks Off at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn.- You know what they say, suns out, guns out…well in this case, firearms. And the guns were definitely out, as the “Original” Duluth Gun Show took its first shot, running through Sunday. The gleam of freshly polished barrels took over the Edmund Fitzgerald Hall. Rifles, pistols, revolvers, and more as far as the eye could see. But for…
Santa Shows He Can Do More than Just Fly
Santa makes an appearance at the Great Lakes Aquarium.
DULUTH, Minn.- A surprise guest made a stop at the Great Lakes Aquarium just in time for Christmas! The 26 ft. deep Isle Royale, the aquarium’s largest exhibit holds thousands of tons of water and was the perfect diving spot for scuba Santa to make an appearance. The exhibit usually calls for volunteer divers to drop into the tank and…
Businesses Come Together to Give Back to the Community
The Hermantown Plaza's first ever Christmas Block Party brought in hundreds.
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown Plaza turned giving back into a full on Christmas celebration at their first ‘Best Christmas Ever’ block party. Yellow Bike Coffee, True North Spinal Care and several other businesses in the plaza decided to team up and throw a Christmas party for the community. Each company hosted a different activity like pictures with Santa, hot chocolate…
Runners Embrace the Winter Weather in a New Trail Series
The Chester Rim 5K was the first of four new Winter races in Duluth.
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners don’t have to wait for Winter to be over to breeze through the Northland’s trails. Chester Rim 5k hosted over 70 runners on the snow covered Chester Park trails early Saturday morning in the first race of the inaugural Winter Trail Running Series. The four race series allows runners to participate in 5k’s and 10k’s all over…
Under the Tree, Under the Sea
Swim Team Decorates Tree at YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- Decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition in many families. Unboxing their longtime favorite ornaments, sipping some hot cocoa, getting tangled in all the lights. Now take all of that, and put it underwater. And you have the Duluth YMCA’s holiday tradition. The North Swim Team decorated the tree as a fun part of their normal Friday practice,…
Hales Lights Brighten Park Point for the Last Year
Hales Says, It Must Come to an End
DULUTH, Minn.- A Park Point tradition seems to be coming to a close this year. Marcia Hales ‘s “Holiday Spirit in the Lights” display opened Friday night, for the final time according to Hales. With a heavy heart from all, Hales is switching on her lights for the last time, after two decades bringing smiles to young and old, brighter…
Little Snow Doesn’t Bury Plow Sales
Unlike Clothing and Hardware, Snow Plow Sales Increase
DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures on the rise, and snow missing from the picturesque “Northland Winter” scene, some businesses are noticing a decline in sales of hardware and winter clothing. But the plows are still flying off the shelves. Snow plow retailers have been soaking up the sun. At Bears Heavy Duty Parts and Accessories, they’ve seen sales double since last…
Old Veterans are Looking for Ways to Reach Out to New Veterans
The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office is sharing the resources available to veterans in the Northland.
DULUTH, Minn.- Reaching out to veterans in traditional ways may not be the most effective means of communicating with them. In attempts to reach more millennial veterans, St. Louis county is turning to online resources and social media. With over 16 thousand veterans in the county officials felt it time to host a training for representatives of 11 nearby counties on…
Snow-Related Gear Sales Drop with No Snow
With higher than average temperatures and lower than average snow fall, snow gear sales are experiencing a weird trend.
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s looking like a southern Christmas in the Northland because temperatures are well above average for this time of year. Hardware stores and snow recreation sales are experiencing weird trends this Winter. Marshall Hardware in Duluth says sled sales and snow rakes are practically non–existent. Sales are also below average on protective items like heat tape and other…
Train Car Derails on South Range, Leaks Hydrogen Peroxide
No one injured in the incident.
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.-The Superior Fire Department is reporting that a train car on the South Range derailed at 10:30 a.m. today, spilling hydrogen peroxide. No one was injured during the incident and the leak was contained. We’ll have more on this story as the information becomes available. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: train derail
Last Saltie in Port of Duluth-Superior Loading Today, Expected to Depart Saturday
There was a flurry of grain-loading activity in the Twin Ports during the past several weeks as 17 oceangoing vessels ('salties') arrived to load cargoes ahead of winter closure of the St. Lawrence Seaway at the end of December.
DULUTH, Minn.-There was a flurry of grain-loading activity in the Twin Ports during the past several weeks as 17 oceangoing vessels (‘salties’) arrived to load cargoes ahead of winter closure of the St. Lawrence Seaway at the end of December. The Federal Rhine will be the last saltie to leave the Port of Duluth-Superior this season, though Great Lakes freighters…
Man Convicted of Charges of Homicide by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle in Bayfield County
A crash that left one man dead in Cornucopia, Wis. in June of 2017, has lead to the conviction of man on charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
BAYFIELD, Wis.-A crash that left one man dead in Cornucopia, Wis. in June of 2017, has lead to the conviction of man on charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. After a four-day jury trial, Andrew Peterson was convicted of that felony charge and could face a fine of $100,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 40 years, or…
Walker Signs Legislation Weakening Democratic-Elect Governor
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a sweeping package of Republican-authored lame-duck legislation that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general.
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a sweeping package of Republican-authored lame-duck legislation that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. The measures restrict early in-person voting to two weeks before an election. The legislation gives Republicans control of the state jobs creation agency, blocks Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers from withdrawing Wisconsin from a…
Midday Update 12-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, December 14, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, FOX 21 Local News, Headlines, Joey Norton, Local News, midday update, weather
Rubber Chicken Theater Presents a Christmas Comedy
Rubber Chicken Theater Celebrates Ten Years of Making the Northland Laugh with Their Holiday Sketch Comedy Revue
DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s Holiday Sketch Comedy Revue presented by Rubber Chicken Theater will help celebrate ten years of making the Northland laugh. This year’s show, The Wisecracker Suite: A Decade of Jokes, Puns and Assorted Nuts, will be happening December 21-22 and 28-31 at 7:30 p.m. The comedy show is taking place at the Spirit of the North…
Handmade in the Northland: Art by SJ Nielsen
FOX 21 Local News is Looking to Highlight Local Makers in the Northland Ahead of the Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Sam Nielsen is the creator of Art by…
Walker to Take Action on Lame-Duck Bills Friday Afternoon
Walker's Office Announced the Event at Noon Friday
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to take action on a sweeping package of Republican-authored lame-duck legislation that restricts early voting and weakens the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. Walker’s office announced the event at noon Friday at a Green Bay state office building. Walker has repeatedly signaled support for the bills and downplayed…
Del Monte Recalls Canned Corn due to Botulism Risk
Botulism is a Life-Threatening Illness
DULUTH, Minn. – Del Monte is recalling more than 64,000 cans of “fiesta” corn seasoned with red and green peppers. Del Monte says the reason for the recall is the canned corn is under-processed and could be contaminated, possibly leading to botulism if eaten. Botulism is a life-threatening illness that can cause, among other symptoms, muscle weakness and paralysis. If…
Morning Update 12-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, December 14, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, FOX 21 News, Headlines, Joey Norton, Local News, morning update, weather
Walz Draws GOP Criticism for Skipping Trump Meeting
Walz Declined as Invitation to the White House
(AP Photo/Jim Mone)ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz declined an invitation to join a bipartisan group of new governors in a meeting with President Donald Trump, drawing some criticism from Republicans. The six-term Democratic congressman stayed in Minnesota this week to meet with transition staff and advisers, even as his counterparts from South Dakota, Wisconsin and other Midwestern…
Canal Park Brewing to Release Special Beer for Camp Fire Relief
Resilience IPA will be available in mid-January
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park Brewing in Duluth is partnering with about a thousand other breweries across the country to raise funds for the victims of the Camp Fire in California. They’re now brewing the Resilience IPA, a special beer recipe from Sierra Nevada Brewing. It will be available mid-January on tap and in growlers. One hundred percent of the…
Remembering Those Lost to Gun Violence, Taking Steps to Save More at Vigil
Vigil Held at First Lutheran Church
DULUTH, Minn.- A crowd gathered at First Lutheran Church in Duluth Thursday to remember lives lost to gun violence. Another goal is to try and prevent more of these deaths from happening. “If we don’t remember to victims, it’s too easy to forget it’s too easy to forget what’s happening in our country, and gun violence is a public health…
MNsure Deadline Saturday for Jan. 1st Coverage
Enrollment open until Jan. 13, but if people sign up after Saturday, coverage won't start until February
DULUTH, Minn. – The deadline is fast approaching to enroll in health care coverage through MNsure. Saturday, December 15th, is the last day to sign up for coverage that starts on January 1st. Enrollment will remain open until January 13th, but if Minnesotans sign up after December 15th, their coverage will not start until February 2nd. The MNsure CEO tells…
“North Woods” Themed Play Area Anticipated Addition to Miller Hill Mall
The kids area is one of the mall's most requested additions.
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids can slide down trees and climb through logs all in a new confined kids area at the Miller Hill Mall. The area will have plenty of seating and charging stations around for parents and a TV for interactive entertainment. Mall officials say a play area was one of the most requested additions and will be the perfect place…
Jersey Mike’s Subs Adds East Coast Flair to Twin Ports
The sub shop's grand opening has been popular among Northlanders.
DULUTH, Minn.- Jersey Mike’s subs is officially open for business. The restaurant is located on West Central Entrance and is the first of its kind in the Northland. The owner says ‘the secret is in the sauce.’ Their special oil and vinegar blend, called ‘Mike’s Way,’ combined with their hand cut Italian meats and cheeses is what separates them from…
The Salvation Army Could Still Use Volunteers
There's still nearly 300 spots to fill for bell ringing this holiday season.
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s still time to give this holiday season, and the Salvation Army could use your help doing just that. The Salvation Army says loads of toys and food and been delivered from places like the fire department and Bentleyville, but more donations are encouraged with hopes of giving out over four thousand toys this season. As for bell…
Duluth East Choralaires Deck the Halls of the Skywalk with Song
High Schoolers Sing Carols in Different Businesses
DULUTH, Minn.- Some Duluth East High School students spread some holiday cheer downtown, filling the Skywalk with the sounds of Christmas. The East Choralaires started their musical journey at the Republic Bank, singing such holiday favorites as Deck the Halls and God Rest Ye Marry Gentlemen. They then moved across the avenue to Wells Fargo, then U.S. Bank, before ending…
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital Targeted in Nationwide Email Bomb Threat Hoax
The Hospital Campus was Pronounced all Clear
HAYWARD, Wis. – Businesses and schools across the U.S. were evacuated because of a bomb threat hoax, including the Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Officials in states across the country say businesses received emailed bomb threats Thursday that were part of what they believe is a nationwide hoax. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says they were informed of a bomb threat…
Police: Student who Assaulted Campus Instructors had gun
The Incident Took Place at Normandale Community College in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- Bloomington police say a student at Normandale Community College who allegedly assaulted two faculty members during a classroom dispute had a gun in his backpack. Authorities say the 21-year-old St. Paul man on Wednesday struck a 51-year-old female instructor several times and also assaulted a 47-year-old male faculty member who intervened. The student fled but was apprehended in…
Police Investigate Central Hillside Stabbing
Police Continue to Investigate the Incident
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 Block of East 3rd Street Thursday just before 12:00 p.m. Officers say they located an adult male with a small stab wound in the shoulder area. He was treated and released. Police say another injured party at the scene seems to have stabbed the male…
Hibbing Man Charged with Second Degree Manslaughter for Fatal Shooting
The Incident is Under Investigation
DULUTH, Minn. – Brian Ross Shaw, 34, has been formally charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting and killing of 35-year-old Kevin Weiss. More details are now unfolding about the shooting that happened outside of a residence in Gary new Duluth on Monday night through court documents. According to the criminal complaint the men knew each other previous to the…
