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Massive Military Display Saturday in Superior

The Military and Civilian Vehicle Show Starts at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018

July 31, 2018

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – On Saturday, August 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Twin Ports area residents will have the chance to check out the Military and Civilian Vehicle Show presented by United Veterans Construction. “This year’s show promises to be even bigger than the year before,” said Hayes Scriven, Executive Director of the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center. Scriven…

Morning Update 7-31-18

Local News and Weather Headlines Tuesday, July 31, 2018

July 31, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Broader DWI law Among new Statuses Taking Effect Wednesday

The law Will Take Effect on August 1

July 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Starting Wednesday, Minnesota residents who get a DWI while driving a car won’t be able to drive an ATV or snowmobile with impunity any more. That legal change is among several new laws due to take effect on Aug. 1. The revised DWI law closes what lawmakers say was a loophole that let people keep…

States Suing Trump Administration, Company Over 3D Guns

At Least 1,000 People Have Already Downloaded AR-15 Blueprintes

July 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File) (AP) – Eight states are filing suit against the Trump administration over its decision to allow a Texas company to publish downloadable blueprints for a 3D-printed gun, contending the hard-to-trace plastic weapons are a boon to terrorists and criminals and threaten public safety. The suit, filed Monday in Seattle, asks a judge to block…

Minnesota Appeals Court Upholds Winona County Frack Sand ban

MN Sands President Says he is 'Extremely Disappointed" with Ruling

July 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Winona County’s frack sand ban. The appeals court Monday affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit from a company that challenged the ordinance. Minnesota Sands and a group of landowners argued the 2016 mining ordinance violates their constitutional rights by singling out sand used for industrial purposes,…

Thomas Makes His Way to the Duluth Depot

Final Preparations for Day Out with Thomas

July 30, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are on their way back for some summer fun at the Duluth Depot. Crews with the North Shore Scenic Railroad have been preparing for the big arrival since December. So far 10,000 tickets have already been sold out of the 18,000 tickets expected to be purchased over the next two…

Friends of Animals Begins Closure

The 35 Year Old Shelter Enters its Final Week

July 30, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Cloquet, Minn-The financial pressure hasn’t changed for the better for the “Friends of Animals Humane Society.”It’s closing its doors on Aug 5th. And the animals need to go to new homes now. Less than seven days until the cash-strapped doors are locked indefinitely. 10 cats climb, scratch, and play, unaware of the fate of their current home. And for their…

Music Camp Sparks Creativity for Life

The Lake Superior Youth Chorus Summer Sing is going on right now.

July 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A summer music camp is helping kids hit the right notes for life. The Lake Superior Youth Chorus Summer Sing is helping students in third through sixth grade learn more about music. Organizers say the day camp does more than spark interest in the arts but teaches students lifelong skills. “What we teach here is community building, how…

Public Housing Now Smoke-Free Nation Wide

Local officials say the Twin Ports were leaders in this movement.

July 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Now all Public Housing in the United States has a new rule, but it’s been established in the Twin Ports for quite some time. Public housing across the nation is smoke-free starting on Monday, July 30. The rule is not asking residents to quit smoking. Local health officials say Duluth was a leader in implementing the smoke-free public housing…

New St. Louis County Veterans Service Office Director Announced

Tedd Ells was sworn in Monday morning, he will help serve more than 18,000 veterans in St. Louis County.

July 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Giving area veterans all the support they need can be a tough challenge, but now a new Veterans Service Office Director is on duty in St. Louis County ready to help. Tedd Ells was sworn in Monday morning, he will help serve more than 18,000 veterans in St. Louis County. Ells has over 25 years of experience in several…

Blueberry Picking Season Is Upon Us

Blackbirds & Blueberries is located at 3601 Crosby Rd, Cloquet, MN 55720.

July 30, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

CLOQUET, Minn. – You can pick one or try to pick them all. Blueberry picking season is upon us. The Blackbirds & Blueberries farm in Cloquet is in its third blueberry picking season. The farm has about 3,000 plants producing blueberries this year. The blueberry picking season lasts about three weeks depending on the weather. That’s where you’ll find first…

Cloquet Middle School Housing Project Moving Forward

The former Cloquet Middle School is located at 509 Carlton Ave.

July 30, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Earlier this month vandals caused a significant amount of damage to the former Cloquet Middle School. But plans are still in the works to make the old middle school a new housing unit for workforce housing. Recently the City Council acted on rezoning and comprehensive plan applications. They were approved by a 5-2 vote. With this approval…

Third Plane Crash in Minnesota in as Many Days

No One Injured in Plane Crash in Crow Wing County Today

July 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

BRAINERD, Minn.- Authorities are investigating a plane crash in Minnesota, the third in as many days. Officials say no one was seriously injured when a plane went down while attempting to land at an airport in Crow Wing County Monday. The Federal Aviation Administration says two people were on board the fixed-wing, single-engine airplane when it crashed about 11 a.m….

Woman Arrested on Five Charges After Assault and Theft Incidents on Iron Range

Suspect Allegedly Assaulted 75-Year-Old Woman

July 30, 2018

Site Staff,

IRON, Minn.-A 23-year-old woman from Virginia has been charged with five different counts after allegedly committing multiple theft and assault crimes Sunday night on the Iron Range. Lindsay Mayry was charged with first-degree aggravated robbery, fourth-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, fifth-degree assault, obstructing the legal process, and theft. Police are reporting at about 6:20 p.m. that night, a theft…

Prosecutor Says He Won’t Charge Officers in Fatal Shooting of Black Man in June

Press Conference Got Heated During Announcement

July 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS-A Minnesota prosecutor’s news conference to announce a charging decision in the fatal shooting of a black man by police has ended in disarray. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman was shouted down by community members as he prepared to detail his decision in the death of 31-year-old Thurman Blevins. He said he won’t charge Minneapolis officers in the case. Blevins was…

Midday Update 7-30-18

Local News and Weather Headlines Monday, July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Accused Murderer Back in Duluth Court Tomorrow

Jesse Dahlstrom Has Been Accused of Stabbing Woman to Death in West Duluth Super One Back in 2014

July 30, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A man accused of stabbing a woman to death in the West Duluth Super One back in December of 2014, will be back in a St. Louis County courtroom tomorrow. Jesse Dahlstrom, 39, is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing to death 75-year-old Sally Pionk of Proctor. Dahlstrom had previously been evaluated for mental health reasons to…

Back-to-School Tech Ideas

Verizon Wireless Offers a Few Back-to-School Tech Items That Can Help Make Your School Life Easier

July 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to back-to-school shopping, it can be boring to buy backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other supplies. That’s why the staff at Verizon Wireless are looking to brighten your list as school shopping ramps up and summer vacation winds down. Solutions Specialist Tayler Miller stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer a few gadgets to get…

Push for Food Donations Intensifies as July Ends

The Salvation Army of Duluth is Looking to Match Food Donations Throughout the Month of July

July 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The month of July is winding down, and for the Salvation Army of Duluth, the push for food donations is intensifying before August approaches. Throughout the month of July, all monetary food donations are being matched by the Salvation Army. Staff at the Salvation Army say summer months are the most difficult to collect the amount of…

Walk to Rise Above Seizures Thursday in Duluth

The 2018 Rise Above Seizures Walk is Happening Thursday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m. at the Park Point Pavilion & Beach House

July 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Epilepsy Foundation, nearly three million people in the United States have epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder. The foundation states 60,000 people in Minnesota have the disorder, which amounts to enough people to fill TCF Bank Stadium. This Thursday, August 2, Northlanders have the chance to help make a difference by raising awareness…

Duck Boat Owners Being Sued for $100 Million

Boat Sank This Month Killing 17

July 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-The owners and operators of a tourist boat that sank this month in Missouri, killing 17 people, put profits over people’s safety when they decided to put the Ride the Ducks boat on a lake despite design problems and warnings of severe weather, a lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Kansas City seeks…

Wisconsin Sales Tax Holiday About to Begin

Shoppers Won't Have to Pay Sales Taxes on Clothing, Computers and School Supplies

July 30, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin’s five-day sales tax holiday is about to begin. Shoppers won’t have to pay sales taxes on clothing, computers and school supplies Wednesday through Sunday. The holiday comes with plenty of strings attached. Each item of clothing must cost less than $75 to be exempt from the sales tax; computers must be purchased for personal use and must cost…

Morning Update 7-30-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

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Pets, Pants and Pints: Blacklist Artisan Ales Hosts Paint Your Pet Event

People enjoyed an afternoon of painting portraits of their furry friends

July 29, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – People really love their pets, right? Some people love their pets so much, that a group gathered at the Blacklist Artisan Ales on Sunday afternoon for a paint your pet event. Maddy Paulsen, artist at MP Design Art, holds multiple of these classes across the state, giving people the chance to paint a portrait of their furry…

Planet Three Extreme Air Park Hosted Sensory Friendly Day

The park dimmed the lights and lowered the music to help kids who may have sensory issues.

July 29, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many different organizations are working to become more sensory friendly at their events to promote a more positive and welcoming environments for all kids. Planet Three Extreme Air Park hosted another sensory friendly day on Sunday to allow families to bring their kids and not worry about a negative effect. The air park dimmed the lights and…

Bunches Out for Blueberries and Baubles

Ely Hosts Blueberry Art Festival

July 29, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Ely, Minn- Ely was ripe for the picking as the 38th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival took place. The small town became a bustling metropolis as the Blueberry Festival brought bunches of Minnesotans, other Americans, and even foreigners to Whiteside Park. “Ely is a huge destination for people from all over the world. So we do have people from other countries at…

Wild State Cider Coming Soon to Lincoln Park

Cidery is expected to join other Duluth craft beverage makers sometime in 2018

July 29, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Another new craft beverage maker is coming to Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Wild State Cider is planning to open later this year. Wild State will soon become the second craft cider maker in Duluth. Their storefront in the growing Lincoln Park Craft District is only a block away from the upcoming Ursa Minor Brewing and two blocks…

Pedestrians for Pitbull Positivity

2nd Walk with a Pitbull Held at Leif Erickson Park

July 28, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn- Duluth’s Leif Erickson park went to the dogs as a group walked to promote Pitbull awareness. Organized by nicepitbull.com, the walk was to promote Pitbull Positivity, and debunk negative Pitbull stereotypes. Many think of Pitbulls as angry, antisocial, and the start of most dog attacks. Yet according to the CDC, fatal dog attacks are not breed specific. “Pitbulls…

Whitewater Rafters Compete in Paddlemania

Paddlers competed in a 30-minute race along the St. Louis River.

July 28, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – For the eighth straight year, paddlers gathered at the St. Louis river for a 30 minute race as part of the first day of Paddlemania. About 30 racers took part in the event, and they can be just starting out or very experienced as the day is more about having fun and coming together as a group….

Annual All Pints North Brings Thousands to Duluth

Over 4,500 people came to this year's event.

July 28, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 4,500 people packed Bayfront Festival Park for this year’s All Pints North, making the event one of the largest beer fests in the region. The annual event hosted nearly 120 breweries from across Minnesota to share their favorite brews with beer lovers from all over. Some vendors also had games set up, while others had food,…

Bowfest in Full Swing

Archer's Find their Paradise in Superior

July 28, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Superior, WI- The hills of Mont Du Lac become a plastic forest as elk, deer, bears and even dinosaurs come out….to get shot… at the 2nd Annual Bowfest. The air is filled with the “thwip” of arrows leaving bows and meeting their targets. Sunlight glisten off the shiny bows hanging patiently on archers’ shoulders. In terms of competition, even friends…

Vikre and Bent Paddle’s Newest Whiskey Creation

The distillery releases its black ale made malt liquor

July 27, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Vikre Distillery in Canal Park released its newest collaboration project to the public for purchase Friday. Bent Paddle Brewing Black Malt Whiskey has been a project five years in the making and finally made its debut after a bit of trial and error. Vikre founders and Bent Paddle Brewing Co-Owners gathered in the distillery in honor of…

Inside the Minnesota Brewers Convention

In recent years more and more craft breweries are popping up on the map, but brewery owners say Duluth hasn't had one too many just yet.

July 27, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The brew creators that make it all happen are already working to better their next batch. In recent years more and more craft breweries are popping up on the map, but brewery owners say Duluth hasn’t had one too many just yet. “We’re still only 12 percent of the entire beer market in the U.S. so there’s a…

Volunteers Pack 40 Backpacks for Homeless Vets

Superior Elks Lodge Members Pack Backpacks for Homeless Veterans

July 27, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Superior, WI- You’ve probably heard of backpacks for kids, but the Superior Elks Lodge #236 is trying backpacks for vets. Members gathered to pack 40 backpacks to distribute to homeless veterans on the streets of Superior. And it can mean everything to them. “When you see the spark in their eyes when they get some of the stuff, they actually…

Bowfest a Bullseye Bonanza for Bowhunters

2nd Annual Bowfest Begins

July 27, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Superior, WI-Bows at the ready, Robin Hoods everywhere. The 2nd Annual Bowfest has begun in Superior. The Mont Du Lac Resort is now crawling with archers anxious to execute some targets. Equipment and food vendors are also propped up on the hill. You can choose from stationary, moving, distance or aerial targets. Not only do they look the part, they…

Carlton Daze Brings Community Together

The event kicked off on Friday and runs through Sunday night.

July 27, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – Carlton residents have even more of a reason to go out and enjoy the summer weather, as the annual Carlton Daze kicked off on Friday. The weekend-long event features different food vendors, crafts, shows, games, events and more each day for the entire family to enjoy. There was a kid race and 5K to kick off the…

Androy Hotel Takes on New Ownership

Restoration is the name of the game for the historic Superior building

July 27, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The historic Androy Hotel is looking to the future as new ownership releases plans for renovation. The hotel was originally build in 1925 but was acquired but the Regner Hotel Corporation in 1986. Owner Marjorie Regner remodled the interior of the complex and adjacent restaurants, but let some of the original structure fall through. Douglas County Historical Society…

URSA Minor Brewery Steps Closer to Opening its Doors

URSA Minor Brewery will serve up nearly eight beers on tap, but they're not ready just yet.

July 27, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A new brewery preparing to open in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is making a lot of progress. URSA Minor Brewery will serve up nearly eight beers on tap, but they’re not ready just yet. The craft brewery is now installing its brand new equipment and getting all the finishing touches to open in the near future. “That first…

Disc Golf Course Coming Back to Morgan Park

Renovating the disc golf course cost about $2,000 and will have nine holes.

July 27, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Disc golf is making its way back to Duluth’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The previous course opened nine years ago and had some wear and tear. Community leaders tell us it was in desperate need of upgrades like new baskets. Renovating the disc golf course cost about $2,000 and will have nine holes. All of this is something…

CASDA Helping Survivors One Sock At a Time

When victims or survivors of abuse escape a dangerous situation many of them flee with nothing.

July 27, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Socks are one of the most needed items at the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse or CASDA in Superior. The Seventh Annual Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble helps victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse one sock at a time. Socks for Survivors brought out 16 teams in their crazy socks to…

Iron Mug Coffee House Addressing Bullying With Comedy

There are toy-drive, pet rescue and events to benefit the homeless planned in the future.

July 27, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Iron Mug Coffee House in Duluth is taking a stand against bullying with comedy. Next month Iron Mug is hosting a comedy show to help raise money for an organization called Teach Anti-Bullying. This group assists victims of anti-bullying and does training in schools to prevent it. The comedy show is the first of many events…

School District Vote On Operating Levy Could Increase Property Taxes

The operating levy for Duluth Public Schools passed in 2013 and is below the state average.

July 27, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth voters will soon be making decisions about potentially changing the current operating school levy. A move that could mean an increase in property taxes. The operating levy for Duluth Public Schools passed in 2013 and is below the state average. It’s scheduled to expire next year. On Thursday night the school board voted on the intent…

World Gazes at Total Lunar Eclipse, Longest of This Century

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Curiosity and awe have greeted a complete lunar eclipse, the longest one of this century and visible in much of the world. The so-called “blood moon,” when it turns a deep red, was visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, Earth and moon lined up perfectly, casting Earth’s shadow…

Ford Recalls 550K Vehicles That can Roll Away Unexpectedly

Dealers Will Replace the Part at no Cost

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers certain 2013 through 2016 Fusion sedans and some 2013 and 2014 Escape small SUVs. Ford says a bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission…

Michigan’s top Court Says Schools can ban Gun-Toting Visitors

Police Officers are Exempt From the ban

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Supreme Court says schools can ban visitors from carrying guns. Under state law, local governments must defer to the Legislature on gun policy. But in a 4-3 decision Friday, the court said the law mentions cities, villages, townships and counties – not school districts. Lawyers for gun owners had argued that public schools can’t…

Wisconsin Prepares for Mining Projects After law Changes

Opponents Fear Contamination of Surrounding Water Resources

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

FLAMBEAU, Wis. (AP) – Communities in northern Wisconsin are working on their next steps following a recent law change that’ll give companies an easier time moving forward with plans to mine metals. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the repeal of a decades-old sulfide mining moratorium took effect this month. The moratorium required companies to provide proof of a sulfide mine…

Minnesota Early Voting up for August Primary Election

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is on its way to triple the number of people who voted early in the state’s August primary election. The Capitol View reports that figures from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office show that nearly 29,700 people had already cast their ballots by July 26 using the state’s “no-excuse absentee” voting option. That’s up…

Youth Care Counselor Accused of sex Acts with Juveniles

The Investigation is Ongoing

July 27, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A male Hills Youth Care Counselor at the Hills Youth and Family Services has been accused of engaging in sex acts with juvenile male clients. Authorities say they received a report of the allegations on Saturday and the staff member was immediately removed from the facility and on placed on leave by the Hills administration. The suspect…

Midday Update 7-27-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, July 27, 2018

July 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

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US Economy Surges to 4.1 Percent Growth Rate in Q2

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That’s the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get their products delivered ahead of retaliatory tariffs. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that…