SUPERIOR, Wis. – The owner of the Rex Bar in Duluth is expanding in Superior to open a new pub in a familiar location. Mike Lemon says he’s turning the former High Fives on 5th into Average Joe’s Pub & Grub. The remodeled building on the corner of North 5th Street and Hammond Avenue will open in the next few…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College may soon have student housing right next to their main campus for the first time ever. College officials are working with a private developer to build up to three-hundred units of efficiency-style apartments right across the parking lot from their main campus on Trinity Road. Most of the land where the proposed development would…
SAGINAW, Minn.- Each year about 40,000 children are born with heart defects leaving many families dealing with the hardships involved with having a sick child. A Saginaw mom who lost her son to heart failure is now moving forward by leaving a special gift for sick children and their families in the hospital. Krista Robertson describes her son Colten…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done all while supporting local businesses. The Duluth Winter Village, happening at Glensheen mansion, will be a winter wonderland filled with over 40 local shops and markets from around the area. For the village’s third year there will be an new heated yule lodge with food and drinks for…
DULUTH, Minn.-Through December 21 you can find signs and boxes around different locations in the Twin Ports for Fox 21’s annual Gifts for Teens collection for the Boys and Girls Club. Donations will be given to teens age 12 to 17 who are a part of the Duluth Boys and Girls Club after school program. The Gifts for Teens collection…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Up to $6,000 in cigarettes were stolen from the Korner Store at the BP gas station in Hermantown early Thursday morning. The owner of the Piedmont store was alerted after police received a call notifying them of the break in around 0430. An employee at the gas station told them the thief broke in through the glass door at…
MCGREGOR, Minn.- On Tuesday, Police discovered two dead bodies at a residence in Spalding Township, off of State Highway 65. An incident, that has the small reservation town grieving. “They were really nice, such a shame.” Just some of the reaction heard from people who say they knew the two people found dead in a home on the Mille Lacs…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division has closed the pedestrian bridge over Amity Creek in Lester Park due to structural concerns. The wooden bridge that crosses over Amity Creek falls and connects to the area known as the “deeps” is closed effective immediately and is being barricaded until further notice. The bridge has been deemed…
PITTSBURGH, PA – The United Steelworkers announced on Thursday that its members overwhelmingly ratified new four year labor agreements with ArcelorMittal USA. The Steelworkers Union says the new agreement includes a fourteen percent wage increase over the life of the contract, bolster retirement provisions and improve benefits offered to employees. “After years of hard work and tremendous sacrifice to keep…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A 34-year-old Bena man has been arrested in connection with a November 28 homicide as well as a November 27 assault at a local bar. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the City of Bena on Wednesday. When officers arrived on scene…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Prosecutors have charged a hunter with manslaughter for fatally shooting a former police chief in a rural part of northwestern Minnesota. The Becker County Attorney’s office on Thursday charged 54-year-old Morris Silas Dodd Jr. of rural Ogema with one count of second-degree manslaughter. According to the complaint, Dodd acknowledged hunting in the area where 53-year-old former…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friends at the Duluth Playhouse invite everyone in the community to be their guest starting Thursday, November 29 at the historic NorShor Theatre in downtown Duluth. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will come alive on the stage, providing fun for the whole family. This “tale as old as time” is the perfect holiday show to bring the family…
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MCGREGOR, Minn. – Aitkin County Sheriffs are investigating the death of two adults found at a residence in Spalding Township near Mcgregor. Authorities say the bodies were discovered after deputies responded to a request of a welfare check at the home on Tuesday. Deputies say the residence was secure and force was needed to enter the residence. The Sheriff’s Office…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – The body of a missing 57-year-old Duluth woman was found Wednesday morning by Lake County Deputies. According to a Lake County Sheriff’s Office press release authorities were asked to check an area on County Highway 2 to locate a vehicle last seen in Lake County on November 11. A blue Toyota van was located in the…
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Authorities say law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota have fatally shot an armed suspect following a struggle over a gun. Police in Bemidji say the shooting happened Wednesday about 11 p.m. after an officer made a traffic stop and determined a passenger in the vehicle had a warrant for an arrest on an undisclosed allegation. A Beltrami…
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin farmers will receive about $10 million in federal money from the farm bailout program. U.S. Department of Agriculture data obtained by the Washington non-profit Environmental Working Group shows the average payment for Wisconsin farmers from the Market Facilitation program is $2,145. The Journal Sentinel reports 11 farms received more than $50,000 each, while 237 farms got less…
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(AP Photo/Richard Drew)NEW YORK – Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on a Trump real estate project in Russia. Cohen made a surprise appearance Thursday in a New York courtroom to enter the plea. He admitted making false statements in 2017 to a Senate intelligence committee about a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Wisconsin Superior Music Department joins the crew at Fox 21 to talk about their 21st annual Season of Songs concert. Categories: News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Wisconsin–Superior Multicultural Center has a new name, it’s now the William “Pope” Wright Jr Student Center. The center provides access and programs and support for under represented minority students on campus. It recently underwent renovations where almost one hundred thousand dollars were invested into the space upgrade and is now open to the campus and the community. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some excitement at Bentleyville on Wednesday night as TV crews were seen at the entrance of the largest holiday lighting display in North America. A network TV show was shooting an episode at Bentleyville. We’ve been told we can’t tell you what the show or the network is before December 10th, but we can share that Duluthians…
DULUTH, Minn. – Now is the time to get outdoors gear ready for the winter season. Stocking up on warm base layers is a good place to start before going outside according to employees at Continental Ski and Bike in Duluth. They tell us if customers have gone more than three years since updating bikes or skis, now is the…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The Virginia Police Department officer who fired his weapon during a fatal officer-involved shooting incident on Tuesday evening has been identified. Officer Nick Grivna has been with the Virginia Police Department for nearly five years. Officer Grivna is on standard administrative leave. Courtesy: Mark Sauer/Mesabi Daily News In addition, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police say they have seen an increase in suspicious activity near shopping centers and in parking lots during the holiday season in years past. In order to prevent crimes from happening, they suggest holiday shoppers lock their cars when not in use and secure all valuable items in the trunk. Officers also say drivers should not keep…
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the cycling community had their final chance to review the Duluth–Superior proposed bikeways plan for the future. “This plan is designing a bikeway network for people of all ages and all abilities and all year,” lead transportation planner James Gittemeier said. It’s a hot topic for residents who love the outdoors, that’s why the Metropolitan Interstate…
DULUTH, Minn.-Just after the noon hour today, a fire broke out at 507 N. 76th Ave. W. which caused $10,000 damage and its resident and three dogs to be displaced. Upon arrival crews found smoke coming from the Delta side of a house. The lone occupant had made it out of the house, but three dogs remained inside. Crews then…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The energetic folks at the UMD Theatre are excited to present 15 new performances, three by faculty and twelve by student choreographers, starting Thursday, November 29. This year’s Dance Works will be presented on the main stage at the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the campus of UMD. Dance Works will feature a range of dances in a variety of…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Election officials say Minnesota’s voter turnout in the midterm elections was the best in the nation. The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to certify results of the Nov. 6 general election. Secretary of State Steve Simon says for the second election in a row, Minnesota’s voter participation was the best in the U.S. Simon says the total number…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A state task force studying how sexual assault cases are handled in Minnesota says there are serious shortcomings in the investigation and prosecution of the cases. A draft report recommending legislative reforms obtained by the Star Tribune says Minnesota suffers from “systemic and complex” deficiencies in how police and prosecutors process sexual assault cases. State Attorney General Lori…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back by popular demand, the Duluth Winter Village is set to take over the grounds of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. The event is happening from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. More than 40 Duluth businesses will come together to offer holiday gifts and local goods from inside locally…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-State officials say one person has died after being shot by a law enforcement officer in northeastern Minnesota. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the shooting happened Tuesday in Virginia. Local police and St. Louis County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity and found someone in the street. The BCA hasn’t said what prompted an officer…
DULUTH, Minn. – Turds are now the talk of the town, at least at Endi Apartment complex on London Road in Duluth. A new policy in effect will enforce residents to think twice after their furry friend leaves something on the ground that’s not so nice. “It’s not an option, it’s a requirement in our building,” said Peggy Walsh, Property…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine says property taxes and a fee will fall for homeowners beginning in January of 2019. The cut will be just under four percent at 3.77 percent. Mayor Paine roughly estimates a savings of about $30 for someone who owns a $100,000 home. Meanwhile, the current landfill fee will not rise to nine dollars…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was about a month ago when Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced the resignation of Heather Rand — the city’s Director of Business and Economic Development. At the time, Larson said the city would be looking for Rand’s replacement. But just weeks later – almost 30 days to the day on Tuesday – Larson announced that Rand’s…
VIRGINIA, Minn- The Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Virginia that occurred Tuesday evening. According to a news release, Virginia Police Officers and St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of suspicious activity at the 300 block of 2nd Street South in Virginia. The BCA says officers encountered a subject in the street and at one…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- This is the first holiday shopping season since Belknap Street in Superior has reopened following a $20 million construction project. Both customers and business owners are thrilled about the finished product after the revamp. The 1 1/2 mile stretch of road has undergone multiple changes including a whole new street design with smoother and wider traffic lanes. Also,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland Foundation has given more than $8,000 to local projects this fall through their “Youth in Philanthropy” program. The program has a foundation board made up of fifteen kids in 7th through 12th grade. The kids receive grant applications from other kids and discuss how to best spend $25,000 per year from the Northland Foundation. “They…
DULUTH, Minn. – The once crumbling seawall in Duluth’s Minnesota Slip is now replaced. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has wrapped up its part of the complicated project. Meanwhile, the city’s price tag is now over budget at a total of $950,000 and the effects of not getting the job done before the summer tourism season have become quite clear…
DULUTH, Minn.- Several studies say adults over the age of 65 are among the largest groups of people who are involved in internet scams. Duluth’s Rainbow Community Center is assisting in awareness efforts by hosting another “Senior Surf Day.” Every year the community center partners with the Senior Linkage Line, who receives funding from Medicare for the “Senior Surf…
DULUTH, Minn.- The parking lot outside of Beijing Chinese Restaurant was filled with cars Tuesday as investigators, officers and manufacturing representatives gathered to further search for the cause of the fire that closed down the London Road location in September. Investigators have narrowed down the start of the fire to a single location inside the restaurant and are now trying…
DULUTH, Minn.- Non–profits and charities worldwide are asking people to give back for what is known as ‘Giving Tuesday.’ Among those participating in the annual holiday is the Duluth Churches United in Ministry, also known as CHUM. The non–profit is calling the day ‘Giving CHUM-Day’ and is taking donations to raise money for the Steve O’Neil Apartments for families and…
RICE LAKE, Minn. – Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say there is no evidence that someone is poisoning dogs in Rice Lake. St. Louis County sheriff’s Sgt. Wade Rasch spoke to about a dozen people at the Rice Lake City Council meeting Monday night. Rasch says deputies are not looking for “a mean, suspicious dude who is poisoning our pets.” Rasch…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Election officials say Minnesota’s voter turnout in the midterm elections was the best in the nation. The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to certify results of the Nov. 6 general election. Secretary of State Steve Simon says for the second election in a row, Minnesota’s voter participation was the best in the U.S. Simon says the…
PEQUAYWAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A cabin located on 8944 West Branch Road in Pequaywan Township has been deemed a total loss due to a Tuesday morning fire. Fire fighters from the Pequaywan Lake, Brimson Fire Department and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire and worked tirelessly to extinguish flames. The cabin along with the attached garage was…
courtesy: Fox NewsBETHESDA, Md. – Officials say they’ve seen “no indication” of an active shooter after clearing the basement of a building at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington. Naval Support Activity Bethesda tweeted Tuesday afternoon that an active shooter had been reported in the basement of a building at the Maryland base. About 40 minutes later, NSAB…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Tuesday it is combining two departments – Business & Economic Development and Planning & Construction Services – into one department effective immediately. You can read the full release from the city below: Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The 36-year-old Duluth man who crashed his vehicle through one of the gates at the Duluth International Airport last week has been charged with two felonies. Christopher Lee Dunker has been charged with first-degree damage to property, felony fleeing police in a motor vehicle, and fourth degree driving while impaired. According to the criminal complaint, Dunker crashed…
