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Urban Search and Rescue Team Coming to the Iron Range

Virginia Fire Department got a grant to pay for training and equipment for the team

September 20, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Fire Department has received a federal grant of more than $700,000 to get urban search and rescue training and equipment. The group based in Virginia will be the only team with that training in Minnesota outside of the Twin Cities metro area. Urban search and rescue includes situations like building collapses, trench collapses, and confined…

Maurices Employees Lend a Helping Hand in the Community

They call it "Our Best Day Ever"

September 20, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Maurices employees are taking a break from the office on Thursday and rolling up their sleeves to work for the community. They call it “Our Best Day Ever” the company spreads out in the city volunteering with more than 20 non–profits. We stopped by the care package assembly at the Maurices headquarters. Workers are teaming up with Blue Star…

Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better Book Released for Purchase

Co-Author Tony Dierckins tells all the details

September 20, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Co-Author of “Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better” Tony Dierckins visits Fox 21 to tell us all about his book of history and brews in the Northland area. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Duluth Folk School Welcomes New Coffee Roaster and Cafe to Open this Fall

Almanac Coffee is a part of the Duluth Folk School, set to open for business Fall 2018.

September 20, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another new business is making their debut in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Almanac coffee will be West Duluth’s newest micro-roastery, just one of many businesses to live in the renovated Duluth Folk School. Almanac’s specialty grade coffees will be distributed to local partners like Dovetail, the cafe also set to open in the folk school. Owner Russell…

Mid-Day Update

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News

Police Arrest 15-Year-old boy in Accidental bus Shooting

The boy was Showing the gun to Others When it Went off

September 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Madison police have arrested a 15-year-old boy suspected of accidentally shooting two teenagers on a city bus near a high school. Police arrested the teen at his home Thursday. Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain tells the Wisconsin State Journal the boy’s family had been in contact with police and that he surrendered when police showed up….

Judge Orders State to Cover Transition Surgery

September 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A federal judge has ordered the state of Wisconsin and its insurers to pay for transgender transition surgery for its employees. U.S. District Judge William Conley says there’s no legal reason to exclude medically necessary care for the employees. University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student Alina Boyden and UW School of Medicine researcher Shannon Andrews filed a…

Morning Update 9-20-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, Sunrise Morning Update-imported

‘Multiple Victims’ Reported in Maryland Shooting

Active Shooter Situation Reported

September 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

PERRYMAN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say multiple people have been shot in northeast Maryland in what the FBI is describing as an “active shooter situation.” The Harford County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that there was a shooting Thursday morning in the Perryman area that involves “multiple victims.” They warn that the situation is still fluid and ask people to avoid the…

Minnesota Supreme Court Clears Release of Serial Rapist

Human Services Commissioner Opposed Release 'out of Deep Concern for Public Safety'

September 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a convicted serial rapist. The court Tuesday declined to review a petition by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to review the case of Thomas Duvall. In July, the state Court of Appeals ruled Duvall should be allowed to be released into the…

Wetterling Family Expresses Condolences Before Files Release

Jacob's Parents Fought to Keep Some Documents Private

September 20, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – The family of Jacob Wetterling is expressing condolences before investigative files on the 1989 abduction and killing of their son are released. The Wetterling family issued a statement Wednesday saying, “Our hearts are hurt for anyone who is pained or hurt from the release of this file.” Stearns County authorities plan to release their investigative…

Veterans Say Thanks, Voice Opinions about VA

Town Hall Style Meeting Held at Twin Ports VA Clinic

September 19, 2018

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Veterans in Superior got a chance to say thank you and voice their concerns about the VA program at a town hall style meeting at the Twin Ports Outpatient VA Clinic today. This is the 23rd monthly community meeting held since 2014. Where officials say their primary concern is hearing from the men and women who served. “It’s always…

Residents, City at a Crossroads over Glenwood Street

Community Meeting at Lester Park Elementary Abuzz with Concerns

September 19, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-Lester Park Elementary School was alive after school hours Wednesday. A meeting was held between the city and community members to address traffic concerns with Glenwood street intersecting with Jean Duluth and Snively roads. It appears after numerous speeding tickets, accidents, and even a fatality at that intersection, community members and the city both say enough is enough, but…

Mission Creek Updates from MnDOT

Community Members Voice Concerns at Meeting

September 19, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- 387. That was the magic number from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the community. They say it will take 387 days to finish burial recovery at the grave site unearthed by Mission Creek Bridge Construction. It is the first time they have had a measurable timeline for the project. After burial recovery, crews move to cemetery restoration,…

St. Louis County Employee Files Complaint, Wants Investigation on Commissioner Pete Stauber

Dennis Frazier believes Stauber is using his platform as a county commissioner to run for higher office.

September 19, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 30–year employee with St. Louis County is calling for an investigation into Commissioner Pete Stauber who is running for the 8th Congressional race on the republican side. Dennis Frazier believes Stauber is using his platform as a county commissioner to run for higher office. One example, Frazier says happened at an opioid round table in August where Stauber identified himself as a 8th District Congressional candidate….

Stella Maris Academy Receives Million Dollar Gift from Duluth Native

The mission at Stella Maris Academy is to teach students to lead, love and serve.

September 19, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. -The staff at Stella Maris Academy say this donation gives the school a stable financial base to grow future academic programs. Ninety-one-year-old Lorraine Casshie is the million–dollar donor who died last July. But in her will Lorraine desired for money to be given to the catholic schools in Duluth. Staff from Stella Maris Academy at the Holy Rosary School tell us they…

Zoomobile Visits UWS

Animals interacted with students and taught all about their species

September 19, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Animals from the Lake Superior Zoo visited the library at UW-Superior Wednesday. The Zoomobile program traveled with a python, hedgehog, bearded dragon, plus much more. Students could hold and touch the animals and ask educators any questions they could think of. “For the snake, how they go to the bathroom is a great question that we get…

Get Ready for the Head of the Lakes Chilli Cook-Off

This savory event commemorates United Ways Giving Campaign.

September 19, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- It comes once a year and just when the chilly weather starts to set in, the Head of The Lakes Chilli Cook-Off is here. The 27th annual Head of The Lakes Chilli Cook-Off starts Thursday, Sept. 20th at the DECC from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This savory event commemorates United Way’s Giving Campaign. United Way partners with…

Bird Migration Nears Peak at Hawk Ridge

Some days, counters see thousands of flying overhead

September 19, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Bird migration is at its peak for many species flying over the Northland. At Hawk Ridge Observatory in Duluth, counters are keeping track of exactly how many birds and dragonflies pass overhead. They have counted birds for the last forty-seven years, submitting the data they gather for wildlife information and studies. Though Wednesday was slow, on some…

ATV Ordinance Passes in Superior

The ATV ordinance has not yet gone into affect.

September 19, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A long-debated ordinance allowing ATV’s on trails year-round throughout the city of Superior passed. The Superior City Council passed an ordinance allowing ATV’s to be driven all year round. The ordinance allows ATV’s to be driven on select trails throughout the city. It’s been a debate for almost a year now but city councilors believe allowing the recreational…

Superior Repeals Panhandling Ordinance

Action comes after Superior and seven other Wisconsin cities received a letter from the ACLU

September 19, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It was back in July when Duluth repealed its panhandling ordinance. Now, the Superior City Council has voted unanimously to do the same. Last month, Superior and seven other Wisconsin cities got a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ALCU) addressing why the organization believes panhandling laws are unconstitutional and asking the cities to repeal those…

How to Help the Second Harvest Food Bank

Do you know the difference between food banks and food shelves?

September 19, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- September is Hunger Action Month and the Second Harvest Food Bank is opening its doors highlighting how you can help. Fun fact food banks and food shelves are different. We’re taking a look inside the Second Harvest Food Bank which distributes food to local non–profit programs. Second Harvest is the only food bank in the region which serves…

UPDATE: Woman Fled From Shots at Wisconsin Business

Four People Have Been Shot

September 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP/WISC)MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) – An employee at a Wisconsin business where a shooting took place says she ran for her life after hearing “really loud” shots. Judy Lahmers is a business analyst at WTS Paradigm in the Madison suburb of Middleton. She says she didn’t know whether to run or hide when she heard shots about 10 a.m. Wednesday. She…

Active Shooter Reported at Business in Madison Suburb

September 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Police are responding to a report of an active shooter at a commercial building in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin. The State Journal reports that the Dane County dispatch center said shots have been fired at Esker Software in Middleton. Police and multiple ambulances have responded. Dane County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Elise Schaffer confirmed there is…

Midday Update 9-19-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, Headlines, Local, Local Headlines, midday update, News, weather

Trial Begins for man Accused of Fatally Shooting a Rusk County Deputy

Nitek is Facing 31 Charges

September 19, 2018

Site Staff,

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. – The trial has begun for a man accused of killing a former Hayward Police Officer in 2016. Doug Nitek, 45, allegedly shot Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Glaze on October 29, 2016 while Glaze was investigating a suspicious vehicle. According to the criminal complaint as Glaze approached the suspicious vehicle, which was parked in a field…

Tips for Avoiding Future Money Problems

Money Problems Were Different Back in the Day; Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial Offers Tips to Staying Financially Alert

September 19, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Planning for retirement used to be fairly predictable. As decades pass, times have changed and we’re now facing money problems today that didn’t exist years ago. Financial professional Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News Wednesday morning to share a few key tips when it comes to staying up-to-date financially. Q: What…

Free Medicare Advice Offered This Evening in Duluth

UnitedHealthcare is Offering a Free Community Event Wednesday, September 19 for Folks to Learn About Medicare

September 19, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – With 62 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, and more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 every single day, there is significant interest in Medicare health coverage. Unfortunately, there’s also tremendous confusion. According to UnitedHealthcare, roughly 39 percent of Medicare beneficiaries say they have a “fair” or “poor” understanding of Medicare, and two in five beneficiaries describes Medicare as “confusing”….

Animal Answers: Hawk Ridge Observes Bird Migration

Bird migration season is in full swing!

September 19, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Bird Migration season started in mid-August and runs through November. For this week’s Animal Answers, Fox 21’s Viktoria Capek talks with John Richardson and Margie Menzies from the bird watching platform at Hawk Ridge to learn about the year’s migration season and what people can expect from the annual bird migration festival. Categories: Animal Answers, News, News –…

Morning Update 9-19-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, crime, Headlines, Local, morning update, News, shooting, weather

Line 3 Pipeline Protesters Block Bridge Near Bemidji

Construction is not Expected Until 2019

September 19, 2018

The Associated Press,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) – Protesters have conducted a water ceremony and blocked a bridge near Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 replacement pipeline in northern Minnesota. An American Indian woman conducted the ceremony on the banks of the Mississippi River on Tuesday. Demonstrators also raised a tepee on the bridge south of Bemidji. There were no arrests, and the tepee is…

UMD Students Help One Another Get Home Safely

Students can call a free hotline to be assisted walking anywhere within a two mile radius of campus.

September 18, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- At the University of Minnesota Duluth, one campus program is helping students feel safe and ensuring no one has to walk alone. With the exception of alcohol and drug arrests sexual assault and stalking cases are the most commonly reported crimes on the UMD campus. Now some students are helping one–another feel safe on campus so they don’t…

Great Outdoors: Deadheading at the Rose Garden

City employees and volunteers deadhead the roses from April until early October.

September 18, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the summer and early part of fall, the rose garden has become a beautiful sight in Duluth. But keeping it as beautiful as it is takes a lot of work. The rose garden has become a popular attraction for both tourists and Duluth residents. “This is my fourth trip here and every time we come to…

UMD Receives Grant For Hybrid Trees

The one million dollar grant will help the program expand their research and conduct more trials.

September 18, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth received a huge grant to expand their research on fast–growing hybrid trees. The University’s natural resources research institute received a one million dollar grant to breed hybrid poplar trees, which would be used for industrial use. The NRRI has been working for over two decades to develop these hybrid trees, which allows…

Fresh Veggies Grown Behind Duluth Grill

The large gourds are used in the restaurant's soups to give customers a nice fall flavor.

September 18, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Grill is known for their local, fresh ingredients, and some of those are being grown directly out back. The large crops being grown in the garden behind the restaurant are getting read to be picked for the fall harvest. Many of the seeds come from around the world, which is producing some amazing veggies, including this four–foot…

A Second Rolled Ice Cream Shop is Coming to Duluth

The new Thai Hibachi-based ice cream shop plans to open within the next few months.

September 18, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new Hibachi ice cream shop is in the works for downtown Duluth. It’s located on the corner of 2nd Avenue East and Superior Street, in the former home of Lake Superior Art Glass. T–Icyroll, as its being called, will open in the coming months and offer rolled ice cream, bubble tea, smoothies and more. “I was very…

Lights, Camera, Action! Ironbound Studios Open House

Ironbound Studios is located in the basement at Chisholm City Hall.

September 18, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – If you have dreams of making it big you don’t have to travel to Hollywood. Just drive up to the Iron Range to Ironbound Studios. “There aren’t many sound stages of this size east of Burbank,” said Ironbound Studios President Joel McGuire. Lights, camera, action! During an open house people could see the 45,000 square foot sound…

Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day.

On average Americans eat 50 billion burgers a year.

September 18, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s national cheeseburger day, whether you prefer cheddar, swiss, or provolone it’s the day to enjoy a cheeseburger without guilt. On average Americans eat 50 billion burgers a year. To celebrate FOX21 stopped by Big Daddy’s Burgers in Duluth, which is offering a special deal for a pepper jack cheeseburger. “Cause who doesn’t love cheese,” burger chef Casey McDougall…

Bark Avenue Recovering after SUV Slammed into Building

The damage to the dog food alone costs nearly $2,800.

September 18, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Bark Avenue has reopened after an SUV crashed into the business last week causing massive damage. At the corner of W. Third St. and N. 24th Avenue W. after hitting a bus an SUV slammed into the right side of the dog groomer building, causing workers and animals to evacuate immediately. Now temporary beams are currently in place. Cost…

Driver Putting Away Phone Crashed Into car, Killed 2

The Driver of the Hummer was Unhurt in the Crash

September 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

CLAREMONT, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a 24-year-old Minnesota man was putting away his cellphone when he crashed into a car stopped on a highway, killing a woman and her 8-year-old daughter. Forty-three-year-old Rachel Harberts of Dodge Center was stopped on Highway 14 in Claremont on Sept. 7, waiting to turn left, when her car was struck from the rear…

Drifter Charged in Stabbing Death of Champ Golfer in Iowa

September 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

AMES, Iowa (AP) — A homeless man attacked and killed a top amateur golfer from Spain who was playing a round alone near her university campus in central Iowa, leaving her body in a pond on the course, police said Tuesday. Collin Daniel Richards, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, a student…

Midday Update 9-18-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, September 18, 2018

September 18, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, construction, Headlines, Local, midday update, News, traffic, Two Harbors, weather

15-Year-old Accused of Drunken Driving With Baby in car

Beer Bottles Were Found Next to the car Seat

September 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) – Police in southeastern Wisconsin say a 15-year-old boy is accused of driving drunk with a baby in the back seat. Mount Pleasant police say the baby’s mother and another teen in the car were also intoxicated. Sgt. Eric Relich says police responded to a report of a reckless driver about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Relich says…

All Aboard the Fall Colors Train Starting this Friday

CNN Once Named the North Shore Fall Colors Train Tour "Top 5 out of the Top 10 in America"

September 18, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Friday, September 21, folks will be able to hop aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s Fall Color Tours. Executive Director of the North Shore Scenic Railroad, Ken Buehler, told FOX 21’s Brett Scott Tuesday morning that this opportunity gives riders the chance to view the Northland in a vibrant, colorful perspective. The Fall Color Tours will be…

Morning Update 9-18-18

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, September 18, 2018

September 18, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Business, Consumer, Headlines, lincoln park, Local, morning update, News, weather

Red Cliff to Build Cell Tower in Aftermath of Drownings

The Tower Will Cover the Northern Part of Apostle Islands

September 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

RED CLIFF, Wis. (AP) – The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa says plans are underway for a cell tower on its reservation in northern Wisconsin, a need that was underscored by the recent drowning deaths of four family members in the Apostle Islands. The family’s calls for help on Lake Michigan went unanswered for hours due to poor…

Third Minnesota Measles Case Prompts Travel Warning

This is the Third Travel Related Case in Less Than six Weeks

September 18, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Health officials are urging Minnesotans to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date before they travel after the state confirmed a third measles case. Last week the Minnesota Department of Health identified a case of measles in a 24-month-old child who recently returned from the Middle East, where measles are common. The Ramsey County child…

Remembering the 100-Year Anniversary of the Death of Finnish Immigrant

Olli Kinkkonen was hanged in Lester Park for his acts, or lack thereof.

September 18, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Sept. 18, 1918 marks the supposed lynching of Finnish immigrant Olli Kinkkonen. The story goes that Olli refused to fight in World War I and there was a toss up on if he was a peaceful man refusing to fight or an outspoken anti-war advocate. A group known as the “Knights of Loyalty” labeled men who didn’t go…

Hotel Pikku Opens in Lincoln Park

One of the many newly opened editions for the Lincoln Park Craft District.

September 18, 2018

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Pikku means ‘small and odd,’ but the Hotel Pukku’s size and aesthetic appears to fit perfectly in the renovated Lincoln Park Craft District. The hotel was opened for guests to stay at for the first time in mid-September. With three suite style rooms, each with a living room, bedroom and bathroom and two with full kitchens, it was…

Plea For Answers In Case of Missing Duluth Woman

Over the past three years, Duluth Police have received multiple tips but none have lead to anything big

September 17, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three years after Sheila St. Clair went missing in Duluth family and police are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Over the past three years, Duluth Police have received multiple tips but none have lead to anything big. 48–year–old Shelia St. Clair was reported missing Septemeber 10th, 2015. Authorities believe she was planning to…