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Wells Fargo Pays $575 Million to Settle State Investigations

Minnesota Will Receive $9.3 Million
The Associated Press, Site Staff,

NEW YORK – Wells Fargo will pay $575 million in a settlement with attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia that are investigating its banking practices, which have included phony accounts and manipulative sales practices. Under the agreement announced Friday, the bank will also be required to create teams to review and respond to customer complaints…
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Man Wanted for Assault, Standoff Remains at Large

The man has Three Outstanding Felony Warrants
The Associated Press,

LITCHFIELD, Minn. – Authorities are looking for a man wanted for domestic assault and a lengthy law enforcement standoff in Meeker County. Sheriff’s officials say a caller who had fled from a home Harvey Township about noon Thursday said a man armed with a revolver remained in the residence. Tactical officers were called to the scene after the man refused…
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Dangerous Snow Covered & Icy Roads: After Heavy Snowfall & Flash Freeze Overnight

Lake Effect Continues To Pile Up & Cold Air Surges In
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Overnight the Northland experienced a heavy dumping of wet snow as our temperatures dropped below freezing. All of the slush and water on the roads froze and became solid ice. Driving this morning was a headache to say the least and plows have been clearing the streets around Duluth, but travel is not advised on HWY 2…
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Todd Eckart to Ring in 2019 at Historic NorShor Theatre

Todd Eckart is Proud to be a Part of the 2018 New Year's Eve by the Lake Celebration
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lundeen Productions & Twin Ports Entertainment, in conjunction with the Black Woods Group, are proud to present New Year’s Eve by the Lake on December 31, 2018 in downtown Duluth. Venues will include Greysolon Ballroom, The Moorish Room at Greysolon, The Historic Norshor Theater and Black Water Lounge. Music and entertainment will be in full force throughout every venue,…
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Set Standards, Not Resolutions for the New Year

Coach for Success Pam Solberg-Tapper Stops by FOX 21 Local News to Chat about Setting Standards, Not Resolutions in the New Year
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to Tony Robbins, “Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards.” This New Year, if you think you should lose weight, improve finances, stop procrastinating or be kinder this year set standards, not resolutions. A standard is a rule you set for yourself. It…
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12-28-18 Closing and Delays

Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News for Thursday, December 28, 2018
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Essentia Health, Deer River, Open at 10 a.m. Essentia Health, Grand Rapids, Open at 10 a.m. UMD Campus – 2 hour late start – Opening at 10:00 a.m. Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare Center – Closed Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
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Cross Country Skiers Excited for Snow

Snowflake Nordic Ski Center has been busy compacting snow on trails
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – All the recent snow is a very welcome sight for cross country skiers. Staff at the Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth spent hours Thursday morning compacting the snow on their trails to make it ski-able. They tell us each trail was compacted multiple times. In total, staff went over more than seventy kilometers of snow on…
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Lift Bridge Operator Retires After 30 Years

The family of Paul Thomas held up signs on the bridge to celebrate his last shift
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – After about thirty years working as an operator on Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge, Paul Thomas is worked his last shift Thursday, December 27th. To celebrate his career, members of his family walked the bridge with signs encouraging passing drivers to honk for Paul. They say today is bittersweet. They’re happy for Paul but they will miss having…
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Duluth Library’s Winter Job: Part Time Movie Theater

Movies in the Library Caters to Kids Home on Break
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Not all families can make it to the slopes for skiing. Parents with jobs, or lack of ski-lodge money can make it difficult to entertain kids on Winter Break, so the Duluth Public Library has got a free solution. Movies at the Library allows kids of all ages to come and watch a family friendly movie with other…
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Duluth Says Bye Bye to Bentleyville

Holiday Attraction Packs Its Bags, and Unplugs the Lights
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-That’s a wrap! Well, time to wrap up a lot of Christmas lights that is. Christmas only comes once a year, and unfortunately, so does Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Another year in the books for Duluth’s largest holiday attraction, as it unplugs its lights, closed for the year. On Thursday crews were seen packing up supplies and taking down…
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When Snow Falls and Piles, the Northland Skis and Snowboards

Spirit Mountain Hectic with Skiers and Snowboarders on Break
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-The flakes are falling, which means winter has officially arrived in the Northland, and no one is happier about it than the skiers and snowboarders of Spirit Mountain. Hundreds flocked to the popular winter destination on Thursday. Left and right, the “crunch” of boots trudging through snow, and the “choom” of snowboards wedging into the snow create a winter…
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North Shore One of the Heaviest Hit During Snow Storm

Towns are optimistic for tourism possiblities
Nachai Taylor,

SILVER BAY, Minn.- A powerful snow storm continues to push through the north shore, and one of the hardest hit areas is here in Silver Bay, with about a foot of snow. A scenic town with a population of about 1,800 is overshadowed by the plumes of snow flowing across the area. Plows are pushing through the main roads and…
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More Heavy Snow Will Fall Across the Northland

Bitterly Cold Temperatures To Follow
Anthony Peoples,

The much advertised first major widespread winter storm of the season is bringing heavy snow and a wintry mix to the Northland. A “Winter Storm Warning” remains in effect through Friday morning for all of northern Minnesota and until noon Friday for Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin. Also, in Wisconsin, a “Winter Weather Advisory” remains in effect through 9…
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Evers Picks Assistant Schools Superintendent to Replace him

Evers Made the Announcement Thursday
The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he plans to appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor to replace him at the state Department of Public Instruction. Evers currently serves as schools superintendent, a position he’ll have to give up when he’s sworn in as governor Jan. 7. Evers announced Thursday he plans to appoint Stanford Taylor as superintendent…
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Federal Grant Targeted for Untested Sexual Assault Kits

The Grant is $800,000 Short of the Amount the State Requested
The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The state has been given a $2 million federal grant to begin testing a backlog of sexual assault kits that have been sitting on shelves for years. WCCO-TV reports there are more than 3,000 untested kits. Each one represents a victim that has endured a sexual assault exam. The grant from the Office of Justice Programs…
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UPDATE: Victim Identified in Hibbing Homicide

This is an Active Investigation
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HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department has identified the victims of the Christmas day shooting as 34-year-old Jeryel Octavius McBeth of Hibbing and 25-year-old Jamien Stukey also of Hibbing. Preliminary autopsy results show that McBeth died as a result of homicidal violence. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 2400 Block of Third…

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Minnesota Grants Permit for Updated Red River Diversion Plan

The Permit Includes More Than 50 Conditions
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Minnesota DNR LogoFARGO, N.D. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted a permit for an updated plan of a Red River diversion project meant to protect flood-prone Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota. The DNR in October 2016 denied a permit for the original project, leading a federal judge to stop construction that had started southwest of Fargo. The new…
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MN State Patrol: 270 Crashes Reported

More Snow is Expected Throughout the day
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photo: courtesy MnDOTDULUTH, Minn. – The MN State Patrol is reporting 270 crashes, 270 vehicle spin outs/off roads and eight jackknifed semis as of 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. According to a recent Twitter post by the State Patrol 20 of those crashed involved an injury, but there were no serious injuries or fatalities reported. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is…
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Cooking Connection: Corktown Deli’s ‘Hot Mess’ Breakfast

Corktown Deli and Brews in the Duluth Lincoln Park Neighborhood is Now Serving a Breakfast Menu
Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Just months after opening, Corktown Deli and Brews is expanding their menu to include breakfast items. The menu ranges from hot items, to gourmet bagels and breakfast bruschetta. For this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s Brittney Merlot had the chance to cook up the ‘Hot Mess’ as it’s called with chef Conor Maki. This breakfast item includes deli…
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911 Service Outage Affecting St. Louis County Landlines

An Update Will be Issued When Service is Restored
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UPDATE: According to authorities the 911 landline issues have been resolved. DULUTH, Minn. – A 911 emergency call service outage is being reported by a Nationwide Century Link outage. The outage is affecting St. Louis County landlines sporadically. Authorities say all major cell phone companies appear to be working as they should. If you need to call 911, officials say…
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12-27-18 Closings and Delays Due to Winter Weather

Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News for Thursday, December 27, 2018
Brett Scott,

Senior Connections – Closed (There will be no meals or transportation services) Lake Superior College – Closed Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program – Closed Animal Allies – Closed YWCA Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare Center – Closed Bubbling Brook Childcare Center – Closed Kidz Kollege Learning Center – Closed Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College – Closed UDAC Categories: Community,…
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Ski and Snowboard Camp Shreds at Chester Bowl

Camp is happening through December 30th
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – December 26th is the busiest day of the year at Chester Bowl. Kids are filling the slopes for the park’s annual ski and snowboard camp. Free lessons are offered to anyone who shows up. Kids just need to bring their gear and purchase a Chester Bowl pass. “All these kids are outside playing, they’re getting out and…
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Multiple Tree Collection Sites Open Across Duluth

People are asked to take wire and tinsel off before dropping off trees
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Now that Christmas is over it’s time for families to recycle their trees. There are multiple tree collection sites in the city of Duluth. Trees and other organic waste are banned from Minnesota landfills. The disposal sites are a way to ensure the trees are used for good purposes after the holidays. “We try to make use…
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Heritage Center Announces Holiday Skate Hours

Organizers say it's a chance for local skaters to take advantage of the earlier times to hit the ice.
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Center announced their holiday skating hours for the rest of this week. The rink will be open Thursday and Friday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Organizers say it’s a chance for local skaters to take advantage of the earlier times to hit the ice. “Parks and recreation offers these daytime…
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Major Winter Storm for the Northland

Heavy Snow, Wind & Ice Expected
Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. – Our first widespread major winter storm of this snow season will bring travel nightmares to the Northland into Friday. Significant snow accumulations are on the way across much of Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin and warmer air being pulled into the system will bring some freezing rain and rain to parts of Wisconsin and western upper Michigan. A…
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Shoppers Headed Back to Stores for Exchanges and New Purchases

Duluth Pack having 40% off sale
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Now that Christmas is over, stores in Duluth are busy yet again. Many people are heading back to stores to make their exchanges and returns. Some are making more purchases with gift cards received over the holiday. The Manager at Duluth Pack says they expect to be busy until the end of the year. “We really consider…
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Winter Storm Preps are Underway

8-12+ inches of snow expected
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Snow is expected to fall on the Northland starting this evening. Totals could reach a foot of snow or more in some places. As the impending snow storm affecting the Northland begins to roll in, state organizations are getting ready for all possibilities and local stores are helping the community get the items they need before the…
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Authorities Recover Body of Second Missing Snowmobiler

Wildenaur was Reported Missing on Monday
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Photo: Facebook/St. Louis County Rescue SquadELY, Minn. – Authorities have discovered the body of a missing snowmobiler near Ely. The body of 60-year-old Kenneth Wildenaur was recovered from the water of White Iron Lake around 2:00 p.m. today. Wildenaur was reported missing on Monday after he didn’t show up to work. Yesterday, a woman he was with, Debbie Senarighi, was…
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ArcelorMittal Assumes Managing Role at Hibbing Taconite

There are no Anticipated Changes to Production Volumes
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HIBBING, Minn. – As of August 12, 2019 ArcelorMittal will assume the role of managing partner for Hibbing Taconite. The news was released earlier today stating ownership of the eight million ton capacity iron ore property will remain unchanged including ArcelorMittal’s majority ownership stake. Officials with the company say there are no anticipated changes to production volumes or operating plans….
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Laser Pointer Forces Cancellation of med Helicopter Flight

The Pilot was Treated for the Injury
The Associated Press,

photo: Facebook/UW Med FlightPARDEEVILLE, Wis. – Authorities in southern Wisconsin say a medical helicopter flying in to pick up a UTV crash victim had to cancel its flight when someone shining a laser pointer injured the pilot. Columbia County Sheriff Dennis Richards says the UW Med Flight helicopter was trying to land in Pardeeville on Tuesday evening to pick up…
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Former Smith’s Bait Shop Lost in Fire

No one was Injured in the Fire
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photo: Facebook/Cook County Sheriff’s OfficeCOOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says the former Smith’s Bait Shop was lost in a fire that broke out on Christmas Eve. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, GMFD, Colvill FD, and Maple Hill FD responded to the structure fire located on East Highway 61 around 7:30 p.m. The property…
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Bentleyville Looking for Volunteers to Help With Teardown

Bentleyville Hopes to get Help Before Forecasted Snowstorm
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DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville is looking for volunteers to help with the tear down process after tonight’s grand fireworks show. Bentleyville will be open tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the fireworks show starting at 6:30 p.m. The tear down process will start tonight after the lights shut off at 9:00 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to lend a…
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Hibbing Police Search for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect in Fatal Shooting

The is an Active Investigation
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HIBBING, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety BCA and the Hibbing Police Department are investigating a fatal Christmas day shooting in Hibbing. According to authorities, officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds in the 2400 block of Third Avenue East. A…
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Reflections on 2018, Intentions for 2019 at The Strength Factory

Owners of The Strength Factory and Rooted in Wellness Invite Twin Ports Residents to Reflect on the Past Year Sunday, December 30, 2018
Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – This time of year is a great time to take a look back on the year and reflect of where we’ve come in the last 12 months and also to take some time to look forward to the new year and where we would like to go on the wide open road ahead in 2019. During this…
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One Killed in Pine County Crash

The Crash Happened Early Wednesday Morning
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PINE COUNTY, Minn. – A 32-year-old Oak Grove woman was killed in a crash on Highway 70 and Raspberry Road in Royalton Township in Pine County. The crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the woman was driving a Chevy Impala and traveling Eastbound on Highway 70 when she went straight into a…
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Suspect Arrested Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in Hermantown

No one was Injured in the Incident
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HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 21-year-old female from Duluth was arrested Tuesday night following a stolen vehicle pursuit in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department an officer noticed a suspicious vehicle at the Hermantown Walmart which was closed for Christmas. After running the cars plates it was discovered the car was previously reported as stolen out of Duluth. When officers…
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Hunters Kill 420 Deer in Chronic Wasting Disease Cull

The Deer That Were Killed Will be Tested
The Associated Press,

(DNR) ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hunters shot and killed about 420 deer in southeastern Minnesota in a special late-season hunt as part of the state’s fight against chronic wasting disease. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the deer hunt last weekend in and around Fillmore County is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ plan to slow the spread…
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Significant Snow Accumulations Headed to the Northland

Strong Winds, Ice and Rain Will Accompany the Storm
Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn. –  A major winter storm is heading toward the Northland just as holiday travelers hit the roads. The much advertised event will bring significant snow accumulations to Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, along with some freezing rain and rain to parts of Wisconsin, downstate Minnesota and western upper Michigan. Road conditions will deteriorate from the southwest late Wednesday afternoon…
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Great Outdoors: UMD’s Allworth Planetarium

Take Stargazing to a Whole New Level
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to soar through the stars, the rocket ship is closer than you think. UMD’s Alworth Planetarium will boldly go with you, where no one has gone before. The sound of lightsabers clashing echo down the hall. No, this isn’t a Star Wars attraction at Disneyworld. This is the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium’s fan favorite…
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Heavy Snow Heading to the Northland

Bitter Cold Follows
Anthony Peoples,

DULUTH, Minn-   A quiet Christmas Day across the Northland with only a few snow flurries will give way to the first widespread major winter storm of the season. As travelers head out Wednesday, the road conditions will deteriorate later in the day as snow moves in by evening. Moderate to heavy snow and very strong winds are expected Thursday, Thursday…
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Parishioners Celebrate At St. Paul Church On Christmas Day

Celebrating the spirit of Christmas
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- A service was held  at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Superior Street in Duluth to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. St. Paul’s church is a diverse community made up of people of all ages and in different stages of life. One thing in common with all is the chance to celebrate Christmas with one another. Singing fills…
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Wasabi Open to Public On Christmas

Many eat a non-traditional meal for the holiday.
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- While many restaurants across Duluth are closed today for Christmas, Wasabi is open to the public. Patrons can enjoy a variety of soups, appetizers and tasty plates. They can also indulge in all you can eat sushi. Over the years, many families have chosen to eat a non traditional meal on Christmas. One father, who is traveling…
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Duluth Fire Department Spend Christmas Together

Firefighters perpare Christmas feast.
Nachai Taylor,

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire department is ready to save lives every day of the year. This Christmas is no different. While on duty today, the firefighters are sharing a holiday moment with each other. Today fox 21 stopped by the Duluth fire department’s station one in downtown Duluth. The team of “chefs”who are actually firefighters were in the…