DULUTH, Minn.-A presentation took place at the Duluth Public Library tonight to shed some new light on what some call Duluth’s most devastating year, 1918. Organized by Twin Ports Genealogy, the free event focused on the summer of 1918, when a catastrophic fire burned along the outer edge of Duluth. Organizers say that the fire overshadows two other terrible parts…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s not everyday that a whole community is asked what they want to go into a museum. But that’s the opportunity people in Superior got on Monday, as the Wisconsin Historical Society sought feedback about what should be exhibited at their upcoming museum, being built on Capitol Square in Madison. 33 other cities around Wisconsin will also have the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A program in Superior showed the community what living in poverty can be like. It’s sometimes difficult for people who didn’t grow up in poverty to understand what it’s like on a daily basis. At the Billings Park Civic Center, the Douglas County Fostering Futures Initiative gave community members the chance to experience a month of poverty…
DULUTH, Minn. -Duluth’s Imagine Canal Park plan, a pilot project to rethink the neighborhood, is coming to an end. The city received more than 600 submitted forms and hundreds more comments for and against September’s pilot program. Buchanan Street has been re-opened after being shut down for a community space, and Lake Avenue’s lane changes will be changed back to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration for the 2019 Grandma’s Marathon, Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5K will open at 7 p.m. on Monday. Last year, registration for the 7,500 person half marathon filled up in about four and a half hours. In 2019, marathon staff is extending their “Controlled Queue” to all races. That allows runners to keep…
DULUTH, Minn. – Not many restaurants in the Northland can say they have the title of being one of the best breakfast restaurants in the state of Minnesota. But Duluth Grill received that honor from People Magazine.” Staff say it’s a team effort and it also has a lot to do with loyal customers. One reason Duluth Grill was recognized was…
DULUTH, Minn. -Organizations at the University of Minnesota Duluth are collaborating to make getting menstrual products free and convenient for all. Last spring students at UMD wanted the Student Association to act on an idea. The idea that restrooms on campus would be equipped with free menstrual products. By the fall, that idea picked up steam. Now there are more…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A lawyer investigating a woman’s claim that she was physically abused by Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison has concluded the allegation is unsubstantiated. The Associated Press on Monday obtained a draft of the report by Susan Ellingstad, an attorney hired by Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party to investigate the allegation. Ellison’s ex-girlfriend, Karen Monahan, accused Ellison in August of dragging her…
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BEMIDJI, Minn.-Police say an 18-year-old man is dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University. Officers were called around 12:30 a.m. Sunday to Tamarack Hall on a report of a person lying on the ground bleeding. Police found a man outside of the 12-story building on campus. Attempts to revive him failed. Bemidji police say…
BOSTON-Republican Sen. Jeff Flake is stoking new speculation about a possible presidential run as he emerges as a central figure in the explosive debate over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick. Flake is scheduled to speak in New Hampshire Monday. It’s his second appearance this year in the state that hosts the nation’s first presidential primary election. Flake single-handedly delayed…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Alabama concert that was cancelled for Duluth yesterday has been rescheduled for Nov. 7 at Amsoil Arena. The lead singer of the group is suffering from bronchitis which caused the cancellation, according to a prepared statement from Jade Presents and Twin Ports Entertainment, which are promoters for the show. All purchased tickets for the Sept. 30 show will…
JACOBSON, Minn.-A Floodwood man is dead after being struck by a car on state Highway 200 in Aitkin County. The victim has been identified as Vernon Owens, a Floodwood city councilor. He was serving his third term. Owens was also a veteran who had served in the Marine Corps and Navy. The Minnesota State Patrol says the 61-year-old man was…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the month of October, the Duluth Fire Department is going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. This is the first time the Duluth Fire Department has come up with a way to raise awareness and raise funds for Circle of Hope, a local organization committed to helping folks living with breast cancer. Sizes S-XL are $18 dollars…
DULUTH, Minn. – Culture and cuisine from across the globe will soon take center stage at Zeitgeist in Downtown Duluth. Tickets are on sale right now for the first ‘Spirit of Duluth’ series on Monday, October 15. This is the second year Zeitgeist has hosted events centered on highlighting culture and cuisine from other parts of the world. “A Taste of…
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HERMANTOWN, Minn – As it gets colder outside chances are getting higher that you might encounter a certain kind of creature in your neighborhood. There’s one that’s become a sort of ‘neighborhood celebrity’ spotted by dozens of people in Hermantown looking for a snack. Talk to most people on Morris Thomas road in Hermantown and you’ll hear something like what…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you always cry at weddings, then hopefully you didn’t find yourself at the DECC today, as the first ever fall Gitche Gumee Wedding Show helped paint Duluth as the exotic wedding destination. A special day for couples’ special day. The Lake Superior Ballroom lined with dress makers, caterers, entertainers and more. Organizers say, it’s seventh heaven for soon-to-be-wed…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Joystick champions of the 80’s can now defend their titles and compete again in Superior, as an Atari Tournament was held at VIP Pizza. The tournament was organized by the video game store Games Then and Now. all ages could come and play Atari’s Asteroids, with cash prizes for the highest scorers. Organizers say those old video games just…
DULUTH, Minn. – Racers got down and a little dirty Sunday for a friendly competition in this year’s Dirt Yard Dash. Over 400 people showed up to the Vineyard Church this year to compete. The race featured different obstacles including climbing over walls jumping through water bins and crawling through a mud pit. “All the mud. Yeah, all the mud…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of Northlanders gathered at Bagley Nature Area Sunday morning for a walk, a 5k and to grant some wishes for the annual Walk For Wishes. “In Minnesota, this walk for wishes has granted over 5,000 wishes,” senior associate athletic director at UMD Karen Stromme said. Volunteers, student–athletes, community members and wish kids came out to walk and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Land of 10,000 Lakes had some representation on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The show’s cold open parodied the Senate Judiciary Meeting of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, featuring celebrities portraying all the politicians who voiced questions or remarks. Among these politicians was Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL). Portrayed by SNL alum Rachel…
HIBBING, Minn. (AP) – Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the United Steelworkers have reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract. The Cleveland-based company and the union announced the deal Sunday. The proposed contract takes effect Monday and covers about 1,800 union workers at Cliffs’ Tilden and Empire mines in Michigan and its United Taconite and Hibbing Taconite mines in Minnesota….
DULUTH, Minn.-A breakfast to battle bullying took place in Duluth today at the Iron Mug. Folks could help prepare and serve pancakes, in an effort to raise money for the T.E.A.C.H. Anti–Bullying organization. And helpers ranged from young to old, all coming out to lend a hand to this cause. “Bullying is not acceptable, because it hurts others,” said Kingston…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD students took a field trip to learn how climate change could be impacting the Northland. Students learned about sustainable farming practices on the UMD Land Lab farm, went to Hawk Ridge to learn about changing bird migration patters, and took a ride on a research vessel to learn how water has been impacted. “Things are happening…
WEST DULUTH, Minn.- “This man, he asked the chief one day: how are you, my friend? The chief said: my brother–friend, it’s like I have 2 wolves inside of me,” begins a storyteller. “The black one representing everything that I shouldn’t think, feel, do, desire. The white one representing everything that I should.” “The man asked him he said: my…
HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) – Officials say a gray wolf captured in Minnesota for relocation to Isle Royale National Park has died. The National Park Service plans to move 20-30 wolves from the U.S. and Canadian mainlands to the Lake Superior wilderness park in the next few years to rebuild a once thriving population. A 4-year-old female and a 5-year-old male…
DULUTH, Minn. – The fate of the Supreme Court is hanging in the balance and testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh has sparked a lot of reaction. The number of calls to crisis hotlines have increased and more survivors of sexual assault are expected to speak out. Thirty-three percent of Minnesota women will have experienced a…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth was turned into an art museum for the Downtown Duluth Art Walk. Local businesses such as Zeitgeist, the Red Herring, and Duluth Coffee Company housed art exhibits. Thanks to arts education students at UMD, participants could make some art themselves at Pineapple Art Center and Supply, unleashing their creativity. “They brought back memories from childhood,” said UMD student…
WEST DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota took ride alongs to a different level Friday, as anyone who wished to accompany officers could do so, via Twitter. The idea started at the West Duluth Police Department, but agencies participated from Ely to New Ulm, and many in between, using the #MNCopsVRA. Officers say it’s the perfect way to shed light on police activity, which…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The 8th Annual Love Your Local Artist fundraiser proved not only how important art is to people’s lives, but how long it lives on in the community. Various art pieces were on display. Local artists shining through their watercolors, sketches, and sculptures. But in one of the library’s conference rooms laid two banners of local history. Murals painted…
SUPERIOR, Wis. The University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) is celebrating its 125th anniversary and all class reunion this weekend. The celebration kicked off with its Outstanding Alumni Luncheon, which recognizes the achievements of 125 alumni. UWS administration say they are proud of what fellow alumni have accomplished and how they give back their community. The honorary alumni bonded with old friends and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Apples are taking center stage at Glensheen Mansion as a Fall celebration begins there. Similar to a flight of beer, the mansion is offering apple flights to guests for the first time. The flight comes with four different types of apples and an informational poster describing what each apple is like and where it comes from. Glensheen Mansion…
DULUTH, Minn.- Specialists in cardiovascular medicine from Essentia Health gathered to hear from experts in their field. The annual conference at the DECC was dedicated to practitioners and health care team members interested in learning the latest strategies in heart care. Program coordinators like Dr. Wilson Ginete said that conferences like this are important for physicians who rarely get to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Medical Technology Management Institute held their 22nd annual Breast Imaging Duluth Conference. Radiologists and Mammography technicians gathered at the Inn on Lake Superior to hear from fellow professionals. The conference showcased the latest in screening and mammogram technology including the 3D scanner used to evaluate early onset of breast cancer in men and women. “It’s important for…
(Michael Vosburg /The Forum via AP, Pool) FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man was acquitted Friday of helping to kill a pregnant neighbor by tightening a rope around the woman’s neck after his girlfriend cut the baby from her womb. William Hoehn, 33, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the August 2017 death of 22-year-old Savanna…
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republican leaders have agreed to delay a final vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to allow time for an investigation by the FBI of the sexual misconduct allegations against him. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Republican, says, “There’s going to be a supplemental background investigation,” which would delay a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sightseers can once again use an interactive map for planning their fall color road trips in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Color Finder shows the progression of red, gold and orange across the state. The map is based on observations from all 75 of Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas. The map will be…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has responded to a letter from several Democratic Congressional leaders who formally requested a public meeting to discuss the ongoing investigation into the Husky Energy explosion and fire in Superior: Dear Senator Baldwin, Senator Smith, and Senator Klobuchar, Congresswoman McCollum and Congressman Nolan: Thank you for your letter of…
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) WASHINGTON (AP) — After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court Friday after informally agreeing with a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the high court nominee. It was unclear whether Republican leaders,…
BRULE, Wis. — Join Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot for a colorful ride down the Brule River! It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the changing leaves of Wisconsin. Take a calm beginner trip (where you won’t get splashed or wet). Or get your adrenaline pumping on novice or advanced rapids! Wet suits are available for the chilly fall days…
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts. The hack is the latest setback for Facebook during a year of tumult for the global social media service. In a blog post , the company says hackers exploited its “View As” feature, which lets people see what their profiles look like…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are bringing you to Cast Iron Grill in Pike Lake where the chef is cooking up a pork chop drizzled with apples and fall flavors! RECIPE: 10oz pork chop, drizzle butter and salt and pepper on top. Cook for 25min where the inside temperatures is 145°. Chutney: Onions, orange zest, 1/2…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A former nurse accused of injuring several newborns at a Wisconsin hospital has been charged with child abuse. A criminal complaint filed in Dane County charges 43-year-old Christopher Kaphaem with 19 felonies relating to the infants’ injuries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says five infants suffered serious injuries in the newborn unit at UnityPoint…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Wild weather won’t stop Fuse Duluth from getting the opportunity to network and have some fun. The Second Annual Disc Golf Scramble has been moved to Thursday, October 4, rescheduled from a previous date due to strong winds and rain. The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Park Business Group. The Disc Golf Scramble will include a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman who had called 911 is set to go on trial April 1. A judge on Thursday found probable cause for a criminal case to proceed against Mohamed Noor. He is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond….
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DULUTH, Minn.- As September comes to an end, Fox 21 goes into a national month topic that resonates with a small but present community in the Twin Ports. “Deaf Awareness Month is important to our community. It gives recognition to the language that we value,” Deaf studies instructor at the University of Minnesota Duluth Sunny Brysch signed, translated through an…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fox 21’s Viktoria Capek takes you to the “lab” of Duluth Coffee Company where Jess Rossing creates organic beauty products and body scrubs from dried coffee grounds. She tells us all about her business Pretty Gritty Body. For more information on Pretty Gritty Body, you can learn in person at Duluth Coffee Company on Superior Street or visit…
