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Superior Police Take It To the Sky With Drone Technology In Husky Fire Response

The four member Tactical Technology Unit linked up with the Husky Emergency Response Team to get better views from the air.

May 9, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It turns out new technology high in the sky was a big help in battling the Husky Refinery fire last month. Drone footage from the Superior Police Department made it easier to determine if the scene was safe for firefighters. The Superior Police Department has a Tactical Technology Team. Some of these officers fly a drone in…

Tourism Season Brings Big Money to Douglas County

$100 Million Spent by Tourists in Douglas County in 2017

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Douglas County had a great year when it comes to tourism in 2017, as they brought in nearly $100 million dollars to the area. That’s according to a study by the group Tourism Economics, who says that travel spending was up about five percent compared to last year in the county. Those numbers are all a sign for local…

Dockside Fish Market Prepares for Busy Tourist Season

The local market has been a staple in the community for nearly 20 years.

May 9, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn.- Warmer weather is coming and so are the tourists. Grand Marais is known as a popular Northshore destination and right now local businesses are gearing up to be fully packed. The Dockside Fish Market has been a staple in Grand Marias for 20 years. Known for their locally caught fish, the hottest item on the menu is the…

What Local Farmers Hope to Find on the New Farm Bill

Senator Tina Smith's staff is asking the community to voice concerns and ideas.

May 9, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

CLOQUET, Minn.- As the 2018 Farm Bill works its way through Congress, Northland farmers are making sure their priorities are being heard. Members of the agriculture community joined political representatives at Fond Du Lac Community College on Wednesday to talk about farming needs. Senator Tina Smith is a member of the Senate Agricultural Committee, some of her staff members were among…

University of Wisconsin Lobbyist got $48,000 Severance

University Officials Won't say What led to his Departure.

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A lobbyist at the University of Wisconsin got a severance payout of more than $48,000 to resign under unexplained circumstances. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Jeff Schoenfeldt is the second high-profile employee in the UW system to get such a payout in the last two months. University officials won’t say what led to his departure….

County Assessor Team Revisiting Downtown Property Valuations

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Administrator’s Office has responded to concerns the downtown business community has expressed in regards to the Assessor’s Office recent notices of Estimated Market Value. In a recent statement released by St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray the county acknowledges that after careful review they identified “several issues in calculations that resulted in inappropriately…

Trump to Greet North Korea Detainees Upon Return to U.S.

Summit Date and Place Will be Announced in Next Three Days

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is set to greet three Americans who were detained in North Korea when they return to the U.S. early Thursday. Trump is promising “quite a scene” at a middle-of-the-night arrival ceremony outside Washington. Their release is the latest sign of improving relations between two longtime adversaries as they prepare for a historic…

Body of Swimmer Pulled From Mississippi River in St. Cloud

The Body was Located Tuesday Night

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have recovered the body of a missing swimmer from the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. Police identify the victim as 49-year-old Shannon Shaw of Waite Park. Witnesses told police that they saw Shaw walk into the river about 4:30 p.m. Monday and start to swim across. They lost sight of him when he was…

Bicyclist Dies in Crash With School bus in St. Paul

Police say no Students on the bus Were Hurt

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – St. Paul police say a bicyclist is dead after colliding with a school bus. Police say no students on the bus were hurt. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Snelling and Summit avenues near Macalester College. St. Paul Public Schools spokeswoman Toya Stewart Downey says the bus was carrying about 30 students…

Mayor Larson Fights for Duluth Streets at State Capitol

The Provision Still has to be Approved by Lawmakers

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth took its fight for fixing its streets to the state Capitol today. In November voters approved the half percent sales tax to fix local streets. That provision, still has to be approved by Minnesota lawmakers. Today, Mayor Emily Larson made her pitch for why it’s so important for the city. “We have 424 miles of…

Minnesota man Accused of Theft in Alleged Snow Removal Scam

There are 111 Alleged Victims

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Minnesota man is facing criminal charges in Wisconsin after authorities say he never delivered on promised snow removal services for dozens of victims, many of them age 60 or older. Matthew Erickson of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, faces five theft counts. Prosecutors say he contracted to remove snow for customers through his company, Snow Angels, but…

Dayton Vetoes Bill Repealing Wild Rice Water Standards

Dayton Said the Bill was an "Extreme Overreach"

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill that would nullify a water quality standard that’s meant to protect wild rice. The legislation passed by the Republican Legislature would have nixed a largely unenforced 1973 law limiting sulfate discharges into water where wild rice grows to 10 milligrams per liter. Supporters argued that standard is outdated and would cost…

Minnesota bus Driver Accused of Texting, Looking up Jokes

Carsten is Charged With More Than a Dozen Misdemeanors

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis-area school bus driver is accused of texting while driving and looking up jokes on her cellphone. Thirty-nine-year-old Brenda Carsten is charged in Anoka County District Court with more than a dozen misdemeanor and gross-misdemeanor charges of child endangerment. Her first court appearance is June 6. Authorities say the charges stem from video and audio taken…

Traffic on U.S. Highway 53 in Superior Diverted for Water Main break

Traffic Will be Diverted Until Thursday

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Traffic on a section of Highway 53 in Superior was reduced to two lanes and closed to large trucks Tuesday afternoon due to a water main break in the road. According to a release sent out by Superior Water, Light & Power “the northbound lanes of Highway 53 (East Second Street) between 18th Avenue East and Ninth…

Detour Planned for Water Main Work This Weekend on Mesaba Avenue

There Will be no Impact on Northbound Mesaba Avenue

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Public Works Department announced they will be closing the south bound lanes of Mesaba Avenue at West 4th Street starting Friday May 11. The closure will take place at about 8 p.m. and will be closed through Monday at around 6 a.m. The closure is to facilitate the continuation of a critical water…

Cloquet/Duluth KOA Journey Campground Opens for 2018 Season

KOA is Celebrating Their 56th Anniversary

May 9, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite the rainy weather across the Northland, the Cloquet/Duluth KOA Journey campground is now open for the summer 2018 season. “Campground owners at KOAs throughout the U.S. and Canada have been working hard to get ready for the season ahead,” said KOA President Toby O’Rourke. “They’re ready to provide outstanding experiences to their guests, and we are…

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Woman in Mendota Heights Office

Nguyen Will be Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison

May 9, 2018

The Associated Press,

Lucifer NguyenHASTINGS, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to murder and aggravated robbery in connection with a home invasion and manhunt that left one woman dead. Forty-five-year-old Lucifer Nguyen of New Hope pleaded guilty Tuesday. Authorities say that last June, Nguyen entered a Mendota Heights home with a gun and demanded cash. He then crashed the car…

Search for Missing Woman Ends in Lake County, No Foul Play Suspected

Lake County Sheriff's Office Reports the Body of Missing Tawhna Jolee Pringle Found, No Foul Play Suspected

May 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – Officials say the body of Tawhna Jolee Pringle, 30, was located Tuesday, May 8 at approximately 11:00 a.m. According to authorities, Pringle was found roughly 100 feet off the Dunka River Road near Babbitt and approximately 2.2 miles from where officials found her vehicle on February 7, 2018. Officials say there does not appear to be foul…

Financial Expert Gives Tips for College Graduates Entering Workforce

Managing Finances with Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor

May 9, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s graduation time and thousands of college grads are now heading into the workforce. Unfortunately, many of these millennials are moving forward in life with college loan debt and not much knowledge on managing finances. This morning, Lead Advisor for Great Waters Financial Barry Bigelow stopped by FOX 21 to give some tips. Here are four subjects…

Animal Answers: Jimmy Walks Once Again

Duluth Dachshund Jimmy Page Suffered from Intevertebral Disc Disease Two Weeks Ago, Having to Undergo Emergency Surgery

May 9, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Just over two weeks ago, dachshund Jimmy Page had to undergo emergency surgery at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital in St. Paul after slipping two discs in his back. Without any warning sign, Jimmy woke up one day suffering from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). IVDD is when discs in the back deteriorate, becoming susceptible to bulging or…

Northland Preparations for Fishing Opener

This year the opener is Saturday, May 12th, and several businesses across the Northland are busy getting ready.

May 8, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The tradition of testing the waters and going fishing continues this weekend for the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Opener. About half a million anglers usually head out for the occasion. The fishing opener is what some consider a Minnesota holiday. “It’s pretty exciting times,” said Fisherman’s Corner Owner Scott Van Valkenburg. “It kind of gives you the fear…

Opioid Overdose Antidote Now On-Hand at the Cook County Sheriff’s Department

This investment came in the form of a big donation for the Cook County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

COOK COUNTY, Minn.- Keeping law enforcement protected from the deadly painkiller known as fentanyl is a serious concern across the country. Fentanyl is often times mixed with heroin and can cause an officer to overdose just by being exposed to the particles in the air during searches, like a traffic stop. This has forced law enforcement agencies to invest in an opioid…

Housing Summit Aims to Find Solutions to Duluth Housing Crisis

Duluth is one of the least affordable housing markets in Minnesota

May 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth is one of the least affordable housing markets in Minnesota and there are not enough units to fill the housing need. Affordable housing summits brought Duluthians together at First Lutheran Church on Superior Street and Gloria Dei Church in Lakeside. The meetings aimed to collect ideas from the community about how to solve the housing crisis….

Duluth Tourism Tax Collection on Record Pace

Tourism industry leaders met to discuss how to expand on record-setting 2017

May 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s hotel motel and food and beverage taxes brought in about $2.3 million through March of this year. That’s about six percent more revenue than at that time last year. Visit Duluth held a meeting in Duluth with local businesses to discuss ways to continue to improve after their record-setting last year. “The economic impact is significant…

Olympic Curling Team Tells Their Story to Middle School Students

The Gold Medal athletes inspired kids to follow their dreams

May 8, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Members of the gold medal winning U.S. Olympic Curling Team shared their stories with middle school students in Duluth and Superior. The curlers shared their Olympic journey and their inspiring stories of growing up in the Northland and achieving their dreams. John Shuster, John Landsteiner, and Joe Polo spoke to hundreds of students at Superior Middle School….

Gardening Season Still a Few Weeks Away

Potatoes and Onions Can be Planted Now

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The temperatures are rising across the Northland which may lead you to want to scratch your gardening itch. Experts warn though, that it’s still too early to plant most items other than vegetables like potatoes and onions. The peak season for planting is still a few weeks away, which can be frustrating for some local gardeners. “We are certainly…

Child Abuse Victim and Author Speaks Out

Event Was Sponsored by The Hills Youth Services

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Back in 2016, a study was released by the group Child Trends showing nearly 700,000 children were abused in this country, or about one in a hundred. Today an international best–selling author visited the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth to share her story that involved a terrifying childhood filled with abuse. The event, which was sponsored by The Hills…

Educators Celebrated on Teacher Appreciation Day

One Local Business Giving Away Books to Teachers

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Throughout the country today, teachers are being celebrated because it’s National Teacher Appreciation Day. Some businesses are giving teachers special deals as a way of saying thank you, including Duluth’s Once Upon a Child, which buys and sells used items for children. The owners say they have a special appreciation for educators, due to a family connection to teaching….

Ten Reported Cases of E. coli in Minnesota

Three of these Cases Were Hospitalized

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

(AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File) DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and public health agencies in other states are working together to investigate the recent outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with romaine lettuce. So far there have been ten…

Wells Fargo put Family in Victim Protection at Risk

The Family is now Suing Wells Fargo

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A southern Minnesota family in a victim protection program is suing Wells Fargo and one of its mortgage bankers, alleging the bank sent mail to what was supposed to be a secret location. The lawsuit also alleges the family received mail from outside vendors – a signal that the bank sold its information. The family’s attorney says…

Trampled by Turtles Confirmed for Minnesota State Fair

Tickets Will go on Sale May 11

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles is confirmed to play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer. Duluth’s favorite bluegrass band is scheduled to perform on Saturday August 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and will go on sale May 11 at 12:00 p.m. Trampled by Turtles released a new record, Life is Good on the…

Toppers Pizza Construction Update

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Toppers Pizza will be opening their doors next month. The Grand Opening is scheduled to be in mid-to-late June. “We will be giving out free pizza for a year to the first 50 people in line,” says General Manager Justin Lyons. The Toppers Pizza in Duluth will be located at 1231 East 9th Street across from the…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Better Results with Building Logic

Building Logic Started in 2010 to Assist Residents in the Twin Ports with Everyday Property Care and Repair Needs

May 8, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Becoming a home or business owner can be exciting but it also comes with a price tag, countless hours of hard work and labor. That’s why Duluth based Building Logic is looking to be there for you when there’s property care and repair needs. It’s located in a small grey building just off Piedmont Avenue in Duluth….

A Look at Iran’s Nuclear Program Under 2015 Deal

Iran Denies Ever Seeking Atomic Weapons

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)(AP) – President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will withdraw the United States from a 2015 agreement with Iran and world powers under which Tehran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief. European countries and other proponents of the deal say it prevents Iran from quickly developing nuclear weapons. Critics of the deal, including…

Sacred war Pipe Sold at Auction Being Returned to Sioux

The Buyer is Remaining Anonymous

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

Photo: http:usdakotawar.orgWORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) – A clay pipe linked to the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and considered sacred by Native Americans in Minnesota is being returned to the Sioux people after being sold at auction. The Lower Sioux Indian Community unsuccessfully tried to stop the sale. Minnesota Public Radio reports the pipe was auctioned in Boston on Saturday for $40,000,…

Cloquet Police Asking for Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman

Lois was Last Seen on May 7th

May 8, 2018

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old woman with dementia. Lois Laverne Featherly was last seen on May 7th at approximately 8 p.m. Featherly is 5’4” and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She was last seen at 810 Cloquet Avenue and was wearing black pants and a pink top. She may…

Elite Beach Volleyball Tournament Comes to Skyline Lanes

Tournament to be Hosted Memorial Day Weekend

May 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – An elite volleyball competition is coming to Duluth. Skyline Lanes is hosting an AVPFirst Tournament and AVPNext Tournament. This is taking place Saturday, May 26 – Sunday, May 27 at Skyline Lanes. The tournament has been in the Twin Cities before, but this is the first time this tournament has been held in Duluth. AVPFirst is for…

Dig Resumes Near Where Cold Case Teen’s Body Found in 2008

Officers are Looking for the Remains of 12-year-old Kimberly King

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Police are digging in woods northeast of Detroit near where the body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing in 1986 was found more than a decade ago. Authorities believe up to half a dozen bodies of missing girls could be buried in a wooded area northeast of Detroit. Dwyer says “there’s maybe four to…

Glensheen Mansion to Host Free Classic Tours for Moms on Mother’s Day

May 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Mother’s Day is coming up and Glensheen Mansion is offering a fun way to spend time your mom. The Historic Congdon Estate is offering free Classic Tours for mothers on Sunday, May 13. This is in honor of Clara Congdon. The mansion is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also in May, Glensheen is once again…

Wisconsin man Struck and Killed by Train in Winona

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

WINONA, Minn. (AP) – Winona police say a Wisconsin man was struck and killed by a freight train over the weekend. Police say 35-year-old Sherod Frazier of La Crosse was walking when he sped up and tried to beat the train early Sunday. The train operator sounded the horn and applied emergency brakes but could not stop in time. The…

Ex-officer who Killed Australian Woman Appears in Court

Noor Will Plead not Guilty

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed Australian woman last summer after she called 911 to report a possible assault didn’t speak in a brief court appearance. Mohamed Noor is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 15 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Amy Sweasy said…

World to Learn Fate of Iran Nuclear Pact Tuesday Afternoon

Trump Will Disclose his Decision at 2 p.m.

May 8, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran and almost surely ensure its collapse. There are no signs that European allies enlisted to “fix” the deal have persuaded him to preserve it. In…

Vista Queen Arrives In Duluth Port For 2018 Season

Vista Owner Says City Will Be Building Temporary Docking For Safe Harbor During Seawall Construction

May 7, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is a sigh of relief and excitement for the Vista Fleet’s 2018 tourism season with the arrival of the Vista Queen boat in the port of Duluth. Boat tours begin on Wednesday and the bigger Vista Star will arrive on Thursday. Owner Justin Steinbach said after he did a story last week with FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about…

Kids Carnival Held at Damiano Center

Event kicks off new renovated space

May 7, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A kids carnival was celebrated at the Damiano Center in Duluth. The event kicks off their kids space being renovated and a custom-made library opening there. The center’s children’s program offers after school help, cooking, and games. “This is huge to be able to just celebrate and to just have inflatable Twister or the UMD mascot come…

All Students Released and Returned Home Following School Bus Rollover

Bus carrying 22 Grand Rapids students and a staff member overturned in Northwestern Minnesota Monday morning

May 7, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

LENGBY, Minn. – A bus carrying Grand Rapids High School students overturned Monday morning on U.S. Highway 2 in Northwestern Minnesota about five miles outside of Bagley. Twenty-two Grand Rapids High School students and a staff member were traveling to the Great Plains Institute in Crookston when, at about 8:20 a.m., their bus overturned. According to the Minnesota State Patrol,…

Fire Danger Rated ‘Extreme’ in Northland

DNR is Asking Public to Remain Vigilant

May 7, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The wildfire danger in the Northland has been rated as “extreme” causing burning restrictions to be put in throughout much of the region. The current dry conditions are ideal for what could be an “explosive” fire situation that could lead to extensive property damage. The DNR wants to remind the public to remain vigilant to avoid a catastrophe in…

LSC Firefighting Students Complete Hands-on Training

After the '14 Hour Shift' second year students graduate from the program

May 7, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is a big demand for firefighters across the nation. Lake Superior College firefighting students took their training to another level today before trying to find jobs in the competitive field. Firefighting students at LSC completed their ’14 Hour Shift’ Monday. The training puts together everything they’ve learned throughout the year and asks them to use it…

Beloved 50’s Drive-In Restaurant Open for the Season

A and Dubs Drive-In is open for the summer season.

May 7, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.-It’s been around since the 1950’s and is still keeping the drive-in style eatery alive and well in Duluth. A and Dubs Drive-In is open for the summer season, Monday customers enjoyed the sunshine and car-side service at the diner. A and Dubs has been serving Duluth since the 1950s and is the city’s first drive-in. The owner says…

Hospital Offers Free Skin Cancer Detection

Screenings are the most effective way to detect skin cancer.

May 7, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly one in five Americans develop skin cancer, today dermatologists in Duluth are helping community members detect warning signs. The Spot Me event offers free skin cancer detection all day long. The American Academy of Dermatology deemed today Melanoma Monday, local dermatologists checked moles and concern spots for free. The Skin Renewal Center at Essentia Health opened its…

City Leaders Discuss the Proposed Affordable Housing Work Act

Duluth city leaders speaking out Wednesday believe the proposed bill would affect over 900 households in Duluth.

May 7, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth city leaders gathered discussing how the Affordable Housing Work Act 2018 proposed bill could potentially affect the area if passed. The Trump administration’s making Affordable Housing Work Act 2018 proposal aims to increase the minimum rent paid by low–income households. It’s estimated over than two million people would be affected by the increase nationwide. The proposal still…