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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,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Midday Udpate, News, weather

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…

Beautiful Views and Tasty Brews at Bayfront Festival Park

The 7th Annual All Pints North Brew Festival is Happening Saturday, July 28 at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth

July 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Beautiful views and hundreds of tasty brews are set to take over Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Saturday, July 28. Friday morning on FOX 21 Local News, Dave Hoops with Hoops Brewing and Austin Clem with Canal Park Brewing stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about the perfect summer six-pack, crafted with beers made…

Duluth Elks, Volunteers Teaching Kids to Fish

Teaching Kids to Fish is Happening Saturday, July 28 at Boulder Lake

July 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Saturday, July 28, more than 50 children from across the Northland will take part in a fun-filled day of events at Boulder Lake near Duluth. The Duluth Elks #133 along with many local sponsors and volunteers will help take kids fishing, some, for the first time in their life. The group partners with youth centers across…

Trump Denies Knowing About Trump Tower Meeting in Advance

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other campaign aides that had been convened to hear dirt on his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. Trump tweeted, “NO,” he “did NOT know of the meeting with my son, Don jr.”…

Active Adventures: Havin’ Fun With Hi-Bank’s!

Hi-Bank's Resort Is Your Hidden Getaway, Close To Home! Kayak, Canoe & Pontoon Rentals Available.

July 27, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — Hi-Bank’s Resort on Fish Lake takes us out for a relaxing afternoon of canoeing, kayaking and even a pontoon ride! You can visit Hi-Bank’s Resort anytime, it’s a very friendly family atmosphere with affordable rentals to get you out on the water! RENTALS: Canoe, Kayaks and Pontoons PHONE: 888-924-3355 ADDRESS: 5392 Fish Lake Dam Road, Duluth, MN…

Morning Update 7-27-18

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

July 27, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Morning, morning update, News, Update, weather

Walz Calls for gas tax Increase, Opens Door to Other Hikes

Walz Says he Couln't Rule out Other tax Increases

July 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Rep. Tim Walz says he’d push to raise the state’s gasoline tax if elected governor to pay for infrastructure improvements. The Democratic congressman included that measure as part of a broader policy package he released with mayors and leaders from across Minnesota on Thursday. Walz called Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s failed push for a hike…

Duluth Brew-Haha

Organizers Gear Up for 7th Annual All Pints North

July 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn-The 7th Annual All Pints North Brew Fest is brewing. and ready to pour out to thousands at Bayfront Festival Park. For beer lovers this is really the most wonderful time of the year in Duluth. Bayfront will be packed with more than three thousand people sampling hundreds of different kinds of craft beer from 120–plus breweries across the…

Local Loveliness

Duluth Rose Garden in Full Bloom

July 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn.- Some clouds and cooler air didn’t stop people from getting a whiff of the flowers at Duluth’s Rose garden today. It was so perfect thoughts of romance were even in the air. “This would be a good spot for proposing to somebody, yknow?” said Koua Chang, visiting from St. Paul. Chang, a California native, equates the Rose Garden and…

Aiming at the Target

Final Preparations for Bowfest Underway

July 26, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Superior, WI- Preparations are wrapping up for the 2nd annual Bowfest at Mont Du Lac resort on Friday. Archers will shoot 3D animal targets like a dinosaur, as well as distance and aerial targets. Prizes are awarded to the top three winners in each division. But the competition is more relaxed and interactive. “One of the things we’re trying to…

Duluth Public Library Kicks Off Summer Concert Series

The concerts will take place every Thursday night for the next four weeks.

July 26, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library kicked off their annual summer concert series on Thursday night, but added an additional twist this year. Each Thursday night for the next four weeks, the library is hosting a different band to play out in front of the library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. But instead of just getting to enjoy the concert, locals…

Helmets to Hardhats Highlights Veterans Career Opportunities

Helmets to Hardhats was founded in 2001 and has helped more than 20,000 veterans in the United States find jobs in the construction trades.

July 26, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – There are more than 350,000 veterans in Minnesota. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the unemployment rate for Minnesota veterans at almost six percent. In some cases veterans from all military branches depend on programs like one called “Helmets to Hardhats” that offer career opportunities. Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed July Hire a…

Duluth Yacht Club Holds Weekly Sailboat Races

Residents set sail on Lake Superior every Wednesday for the race.

July 26, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The best way to enjoy this beautiful summer weather is by spending days and nights out on the lake. And that’s exactly what many Duluth residents have been doing thanks to the weekly sailboat races. The Duluth Yacht Club holds the races every Wednesday night and there are three different sessions: summer, fall and spring. For the…

Students Get the Curator Experience at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center

This is the first year for the Junior Curator Program.

July 26, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is letting students get a sense of what life is like as a museum curator. This is the first year for the Junior Curator Program. Eighteen students from Superior Middle School spend a week at the museum working on an exhibit about a local veteran. The exhibits will…

Superior Husky Refinery to Begin Normal Operations in 2020

Company officials assure there will be no employment lay-offs despite the set-back

July 26, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Exactly three months to the day since the Superior Husky Energy explosion and company leaders come forward praising the company’s continued economic advancement to the city. The Wisconsin location should be running normal operations within 18 to 24 months, but in the mean time continues to employee the same, if not more workers than before the event. Between…

Duluth Man Found Not Guilty of Murder

Aaron Humphreys was charged with shooting Eric Burns at the front door of the Bedrock Bar in October of 2016 after an argument.

July 26, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Not guilty is the verdict for a Duluth man who had been accused of a Lincoln Park murder. Aaron Humphreys was accused of killing 47–year–old Eric Burns at the Bedrock Bar, back in October of 2016. The jury was sequestered overnight and came to a verdict early Thursday morning. Humphreys found not guilty of second-degree murder but found guilty of illegal…

North Country Independent Living Expo

This is the fifth Expo held in Superior.

July 26, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- One community is celebrating the abilities of people with disabilities, all while raising money for a local organization. The North Country Independent Living Expo at Superior’s Mariner Mall was held Thursday. The event is a staple for the community, hosting numerous free activities and food. But it’s also a hub for disability organizations highlighting services offered locally. “The…

Authorities ID Drowning Victim in Northern Minnesota

More Tests are Pending

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have released the name of a woman who drowned in a lake in northern Minnesota. Beltrami County authorities identify the victim as 32-year-old Amber Jackson of Cass Lake. Jackson’s body was pulled from Lake Bemidji on Wednesday. Drowning is listed as the preliminary cause of death. No trauma was found. More tests are pending. Categories:…

Wisconsin PSC Approves Foxconn Transmission Lines

The Lines Will Cost Between $117-$120 Million

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin regulators have signed off on American Transmission Company’s plan to build a new substation and transmission lines to power Foxconn Technology Group’s massive flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant. The Public Service Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to approve the project. The work is expected to cost between $117 million and $120 million depending on…

Facebook Market Value Plunges $119 Billion

Grappling with Privacy Issues has Sent Stocks Tumbling

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The 19 percent loss in Facebook’s stock chopped $119 billion off its market value. It was the company’s worst trading day since going public in 2012, and among the biggest one-day losses of market value in U.S. stock market history. The loss came a day after Facebook revealed that its user base and revenue…

Husky Energy Rebuild Continues

Norrmal Operations not Expected for at Least 18 Months

July 26, 2018

Site Staff,

Photo: COO Rob SymondsSUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy announced today they plan on reopening their refinery within the next two years after suffering an explosion exactly three months ago. During a conference call with investors today they said they have spent $53 million CAD in connection with the project which is equivalent to about $41 million USD. They also suffered…

Chisholm City Council Members Once Again Calling for Scaia’s Resignation

Scaia was Found Guilty of Fifth Degree Criminal Conduct

July 26, 2018

Site Staff,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – City council members are once again calling for councilor Kevin Scaia’s resignation. Scaia was found guilty earlier this month of fifth-degree criminal conduct. He was found guilty of the crime after he groped a woman’s breasts at a bar in 2017. A similar resolution was passed by the council last year. The interim City Administrator for Chisholm…

United Natural Foods to buy Supervalu for $1.26 Billion

The Company is Paying $32.50 per Share in Cash

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)(AP) – United Natural Foods is buying Supervalu for $1.26 billion, creating a grocery food wholesaler with a diverse customer base. United Natural Foods of Providence, Rhode Island, said Thursday it’s paying $32.50 per share in cash, or a premium of 67 percent, for each share of Supervalu Inc. Including the assumption of debt, the deal…

Wisconsin Ordered to pay for two Transgender Surgeries

a Preliminary Injunction was Granted Wednesday

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A federal judge has ordered Wisconsin to pay for surgeries that two transgender Medicaid recipients need to treat their gender dysphoria. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Cody Flack and Sara Ann Makenzie filed a lawsuit in April, saying the state’s rule denying all coverage for such surgeries violates their civil rights. U.S. District Judge William…

Cooking Connection: Toppers Pizza

Making Unique Pizza's From Scratch

July 26, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

For this week’s Cooking Connection we had the new Toppers Pizza cook us an ‘Old School Sausage and Pepperoni’ pizza! RECIPE: The dough was made from scratch, topped with a homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, thick-cut spicy pepperoni, hand-pinched Italian sausage and garlic-roasted tomatoes. Baked for 6 minutes and voila! They also feature a nacho pizza, buffalo chicken mac and cheese,…

Shop Till You Drop This Friday in Downtown Duluth

Hucklebeary and Duluth Made Market are Teaming Up to Host a Pop-Up Market Event

July 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Eager shoppers will want to check out downtown Duluth this Friday evening. The owners of Hucklebeary and Market Day Duluth have teamed to provide the Northland with a pop-up market, complete with many local vendors listed below. Pretty Gritty Body Atelier and Stone Lange Pottery Wooley Wearables Hucklebeary is located at 106 East Superior Street in Duluth….

Online Shoppers to Begin Paying in Minnesota

The Change Will Start on October 1

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Online shoppers in Minnesota will soon have to pay more on goods and services in their digital shopping carts. The Minnesota Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it’s requiring online sellers operating out of state to start collecting state sales taxes by Oct. 1. It’s a response to last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that…

Midday Update 7-26-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, midday update, New, weather

Minnesota Boys sue to Join Girls High School Dance Teams

The Boys say the Rules are sex Discrimination

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Two Minnesota teenagers are suing the Minnesota State High School League because they are not allowed to dance on the girls’ competitive dance teams at their schools. Sixteen-year-olds Dmitri Moua of Maplewood and Zachary Greenwald of Minnetonka filed the federal lawsuit Wednesday with help from the Pacific Legal Foundation, which has worked on similar cases in Minnesota…

Aaron Humphreys Found not Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

This was the Third Trial for Humphreys

July 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The verdict is in for the Aaron Humphreys murder case with the jury finding Humphreys not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of fifth degree assault and guilty of possession of a firearm. The jury comprised of nine women and three men reconvened Thursday morning after a nine hour deliberation on Wednesday. Humphreys, 44, had been on trial…

Long Standoff Outside Burnsville Costco has Ended

The Standoff Lasted for 12 Hours

July 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) – A 12-hour standoff between police and a man said to be armed with a gun has ended in the parking lot of a Costco store in Burnsville, but authorities have not yet released how the situation was resolved. Police say the standoff ended about 5 a.m. Thursday and that there is no threat to the community….

Morning Update 7-26-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Morning, morning update, News, Update, weather

Veterans Find Career Assistance at Job Fair

The Minnesota Workforce Center held the third annual job fair on Wednesday.

July 25, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 80 veterans visited the Duluth Workforce Center on Wednesday for the third annual veteran job fair. This is part of the Hire a Vet month, which is an official proclamation by the government. This year’s job fair hosted over 30 different companies to help give veterans the chance to find jobs. Companies ranged from mining jobs,…

Targeting the Source of Domestic Violence

Facilitators Trained at Domestic Abuse Intervention Program in Duluth

July 25, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn.- .The “Duluth Model” has received worldwide praise for its work correcting domestic violence and abuse. At the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program on Superior St., people from across the world trained to implement the model in their communities. Yet trainees are forced to ask themselves: if you were facilitating a rehab program like this, would you be ready to work…

I-35 Flooding, Rock-Filled Storm Sewer Under Review For Long-Term Fix

The I-35 Off-Ramp Of Lake Avenue Is The Center Of Flooding Concerns

July 25, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior’s force and lack of access inside some storm sewers are causing a nightmare for engineers with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the city of Duluth. A normal roadway may be all that you see driving along Interstate-35 to the off ramp of Lake Avenue on a sunny day, but even the slightest amount of rain…

New Report Shows Minnesota Outpaces Wisconsin In Construction Industry

Since 2010 Minnesota has created more than four new construction jobs for every three created in Wisconsin.

July 25, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Working in the construction industry in Minnesota may pay you more and put more money into your pocket compared to Wisconsin. Minnesota has surpassed Wisconsin when it comes to job growth and salary in construction. Those are a few of the findings in a new report by North Star Policy Institute. This report dives into the construction…

St. Luke’s Honors Donors at Wall of Heroes Rededication Ceremony

More than 350 eyes have been devoted to research for glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration.

July 25, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is celebrating the hundreds of lives changed through organ donation at the hospital. They’ve had more than 700 eye donors alone. A re-dedication ceremony is honoring the men and women who gave the gift of life on the Wall of Heroes. It’s a hand carved display with glass leaves representing the organ, tissue and eye…

AICHO Holds Native American Cultural Training

It's made possible through a grant by the Office on Violence Against Women and was put on at the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO).

July 25, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Police officers and service providers got a chance to learn about cultural differences in the American Indian community and that might help them respond more effectively to incidents of domestic and sexual violence there. The training aimed to help them better understand survivors of violence. Members of law enforcement, social workers and community agencies participated in the…

Lake Superior Art Glass Introduces Plastic Straw Alternative

You can take the Pyrex strawws wherever you go and they come in two different sizes.

July 25, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Did you know Americans use hundreds of millions straws every day? Those plastic straws can end up in our oceans and can cause pollution and harm to marine life. San Francisco recently banned all plastic straws and takeout containers. Now one business in Duluth now has an alternative to help reduce plastic waste. “It’s an issue that…

Jury Deliberating in Bedrock Bar Murder Trial

The judge ordered the jury, in this case, to be sequestered or isolated from the public after closing arguments on Wednesday, this point we are still waiting for a verdict.

July 25, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The jury is now deliberating the case of a Duluth man accused in a fatal shooting outside of the Bedrock Bar in West Duluth. 44–year old Aaron Demetrius Humphreys is charged in the second–degree murder of 47–year–old Eric Wayne Burns at the Bedrock Bar in West Duluth back in October 2016. A mistrial was declared twice before Humphreys third…

Body Recovered From Lake Bemidji

July 25, 2018

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Just after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday Beltrami County Sheriff’s responded to a report of an object floating in Lake Bemidji that appeared to be a body near the Bemidji Tourist Information Center. When authorities arrived on scene they recovered the body of a female from the water. The body was transferred to the Beltrami County Coroner’s Office…

Barbie Maker Mattel to cut More Than 2,200 Jobs

A Spokesman Said job Cuts Will Affect Mainly its Office Workers

July 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel, hurt by the closing of Toys R Us stores, said Wednesday that it will cut more than 2,200 jobs as the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars seeks to save money. Like other toy companies, Mattel has lost sales as Toys R Us faltered. The toy retailer filed for bankruptcy…

DEDA Proposes to Move Forward With Pastoret Terrace Building Demolition

DEDA Says the Building is Beyond Rehabilitation

July 25, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Economic Development Authority is proposing to move forward with the demolition of the former Kozy Bar and Apartments located at 109 North 2nd Avenue East. Due to the building being considered a contributing building to the Duluth Commercial Historic District an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required before demolition can move ahead. The EAW comment period…

Brock Turner Appeals Sexual Assault Conviction

Turner is Required to Register as a sex Offender for Life

July 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group via AP, File) SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner argued Tuesday that his client’s attempted rape conviction should be overturned. Turner never intended to rape an unconscious woman, he said. Eric Malthaup told a California appeals court in San Jose that Turner had his clothes on when…

Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Cheese Dip Recalled for Botulism Risk

If you Experience any Symptoms Seek Immediate Medical Attention

July 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE) – As a precaution, approximately 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip are being voluntarily recalled because the affected product is showing signs of product separation which can lead to a potential health hazard. This could create conditions that could allow for the growth of Clostridiumbotulinum ( C. botulinum ), a bacterium…

Mom Charged After Choking Player at Girls Basketball Game

The mom has Been Previously Convicted of Assault

July 25, 2018

The Associated Press,

SEATTLE (AP) – A suburban Seattle mother has been charged with felony assault following an attack last year on a sixth-grade girl at a basketball game between two Catholic schools. Authorities say 38-year-old Monique Altheimer of Kent got onto the basketball court during a December game in Seattle and choked the child who had fought with the suspect’s daughter during…