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)…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to offer paper-products giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. a deal worth $25 million to keep a plant open and save nearly 400 jobs. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Thursday that the deal will be done using powers Walker currently has but that would be taken away under a bill Republicans passed in a lame-duck…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota regulators have rejected the latest attempt by environmental and tribal groups to stop Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline. The Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to reject petitions from groups opposed to the project. The groups wanted the commission to reconsider its decision to approve a certificate…
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The Star Tribune reports that the recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say…
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Scott Walker plans to make what he’s calling a “major economic development” announcement at the Kimberly-Clark factory in northeast Wisconsin. The announcement Thursday comes after the Legislature failed to pass a tax incentive bill that company officials said was needed to keep the factory open. It employs about 300 people. Walker has been working on an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 6th Annual December vigil to remember victims of gun violence is happening Thursday, December 13 at noon. The event is taking place at First Lutheran Church in Duluth (1100 East Superior Street). Organizers say this vigil is an important part in raising awareness in the Northland when it comes to gun violence and safety. The annual…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the holidays right around the corner, it’s important to pick out the best recipes that won’t have you stuck in the kitchen for hours before your party begins. Professional Cooking Instructor Arlene Cocoa stepped into the kitchen with FOX 21 Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for this week’s Cooking Connection. The duo prepared a Baked Brie Cheese with…
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. Dean Packingham is known as the creator of…
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MINNEAPOLIS – Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement are turning their attention to fighting the project on other fronts as a Minnesota regulatory panel prepares to take one of its final steps to allow it to proceed. The Public Utilities Commission on Thursday will discuss whether to reconsider its decision to approve a route permit…
DULUTH, Minn.- Christmas is right around the corner, and for those of who love decorating, why not make your own festive ornaments to hang on the tree? Lake Superior Art Glass is hosting their most popular glass blowing event of the year, an hour long class where instructors teach up to six students to melt and blow four of their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Plans are moving forward to open an emergency warming shelter in West Duluth during dangerously cold weather. The St. Louis County Board has authorized spending up to $65,000 to operate the shelter at City Center West on the 5800 block of Grand Avenue, which houses a branch of the library, fire and police stations and a community…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three local women recently completed a program through SOAR Career Solutions and Lake Superior College where they learned job skills in machine operation. The three women graduated in a special ceremony at Duluth City Hall. Their program was created under the Women’s Economic Security Act to train more women in non-traditional career fields. “It’s not just me…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force recently got a federal grant that will help them fight opioid addiction in the Northland and save a lot of lives. The two-year grant will provide Narcan for regional law enforcement and EMS staff. Narcan is a drug that can help reverse an opioid overdose. The grant also…
