Midday Update 10-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 11, 2018
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Duluth Assesses Damage From Powerful Storm
Boudlers and Debris Tossed Onto the Lakewalk
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – City crews are assessing damage along the Lake Superior shoreline in Duluth after powerful winds produced destructive waves. Waves more than a foot high crashed into the shoreline Wednesday, tossing boulders and debris onto the lake walk and flooding nearby streets. The damage comes about a year after an October storm caused an estimated $10 million…
5th Annual Zachary Tackett Haunted Forest Starts Friday
The Haunted Forest will be Open For Three Weekends Starting Friday, October 12 in Saginaw
DULUTH, Minn. – Prepare to get your pants scared off as the 5th Annual Zachary Tackett Haunted Forest starts Friday, October 12. This year the frightful event will be taking place at 7178 Saginaw Road. Follow the signs on Highway 33, Highway 2, then Highway 194 for parking at the address listed above. A hayride will then transport brave souls…
Morning Update 10-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 11, 2018
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Limited Damage in Hibbing House Fire, one Treated for Smoke Inhalation
Three Occupants Escaped Safely
(photo: Facebook/Friends of the Northland FireWire)HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing, Keewatin and Chisholm Fire Departments responded to a house fire at about 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday in the Leetonia area of Hibbing. The Friends of the Northland FireWire Facebook page says the fire was located in the 4200 Block of 5th Street. Fire crews were able to contain the fire…
Congress OKs Construction of new Great Lakes Shipping Lock
The Project is Estimated at $1 Billion
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) – Congress has taken a key step toward building a long-sought shipping lock on the waterway linking Lakes Huron and Superior. Funding authorization for the Soo Locks project was included in a water resources bill that cleared the Senate on Wednesday. It now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The complex at Sault…
Massive Tree Slams Onto Home In Superior During Storm
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The combination of wind and one soaked ground has toppled trees onto power lines and even homes in Superior. A massive tree was uprooted on Hammond Avenue and slammed into a home early Wednesday morning while homeowner Josh Moyer and his daughter were trying to get ready for the day in the dark. “I was up with…
Wind, Waves, Flooding Hammer Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. — Wind, waves and flooding hammered the Twin Ports late Tuesday and into Wednesday. Here’s some of the coverage of the storm in our 9 p.m. newscast Wednesday. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News
The Great Pumpkin Returns to Lake Superior Zoo… and it’s Bigger than Ever!
Lake Superior Zoo welcomes massive pumpkin for Boo at the Zoo event.
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite feeling like an early Winter in the Twin Ports, there are still some Fall preparations underway as the Lake Superior Zoo prepares for its annual Boo at the Zoo event. The zoo welcomed local gardener Danny Tanner’s giant pumpkin early Wednesday morning, a crowd favorite at the Halloween event for many years. The pumpkin, weighing in at…
Pocan and Radinovich Discuss Labor Issues with Union Leaders
Congressman Mark Pocan and 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Joe Radinovich meet with Union Leaders.
DULUTH, Minn.- The future of the Minnesota economy and rights for labor unions was discussed Wednesday as congressman Mark Pocan joined either district congressional candidate Joe Radinovich for a roundtable at the Labor Temple in Duluth. The Democratic candidate welcomed congressman Pocan to the discussion as a former union organizer and current co-chair of the congressional progressive caucus, Radinovich said…
Storm Damages Boats, Sends One Into Duluth Harbor
DULUTH, Minn.- The raging water of Lake Superior knows no bounds. It doesn’t recognize that the dock is where boats are to be kept, safe and secure. The bobbing stern of a boat reads “Wild Water.” That boat lived up to its name, rocking back and forth violently with its peers at the pier by Lakehead Boat Basin. The dock fights…
City Conducts Snow Plow Training
About 50 to 70 employees participated in the two-day training.
DULUTH, Minn. – With the chance of snow quickly approaching the City of Duluth is planning ahead. On Wednesday, city workers took part in snow plow training at Wade Stadium. The course is set up to simulate what they’ll encounter as they try to clear snow off the streets. “Men and women have driven these trucks in the summertime, but…
Minnesota Power Working to Restore Outages
The Minnesota Power app updates the outage map every five minutes.
DULUTH, Minn. – Since Tuesday night crews with Minnesota Power have been working to restore some of the power outages that have affected thousands of customers across the Northland. Gary New Duluth and West Duluth are some of the hard hit areas, because two of the main feeders are locked out. Additional crews from surrounding areas were called in to…
Waves Touch Bottom of Aerial Lift Bridge
Lift bridge supervisor tells us wind gusts rose over 50 m.p.h.
DULUTH, Minn. – The big waves rolling into the harbor from Lake Superior got so big the bottom of the Aerial Lift Bridge was getting hit. Wind speeds on the bridge hit more than 50 miles per hour. The bridge’s supervisor, Dave Campbell, tells us he spent much of the day stacking sand bags, trying to prevent flooding around the…
Brighton Beach Temporarily Closed
At this time it's not known when Brighton Beach will officially reopen.
DULUTH, Minn. – This morning the City of Duluth announced Brighton Beach will temporarily close because of the storm. Yet, that didn’t keep people away from the area. Many tourists are braving the cold and harsh winds. Some told us they want to soak it all in and share what they see with their family back home. “It’s a Great…
Waves Crash into Canal Park Causing Flooding
Lake Avenue and Canal Park Drive have been closed off to non-residents south of Buchanan Street
DULUTH, Minn. – Major flooding in Canal Park as Lake Avenue and Canal Park Drive are now closed off past Buchanan Street to all non-residents. Waves continue to crash over the breakwater walls surrounding the canal, bringing huge amounts of water into the parking lots and streets. “It’s spectacular and it’s frightening at the same time,” said Anne Wolf while…
Storm May Delay Lakewalk Restoration
Project supervisors say the area is just too dangerous for that restoration to stay on schedule.
DULUTH, Minn. – Strong winds and big waves crashing is how you can describe what’s happening at the Lakewalk in Duluth from all of this heavy rain. It’s cold, windy and the rain is still pouring down, just look at the waves coming in. Staff at Fitger’s say they don’t usually experience heavy flood damage thanks to their location, but they know…
UPDATE: Canal Park Beyond Buchanan Street Closed to Non-Residents
Residents Discouraged from Visiting Lakewalk
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth and Duluth Police Department announced South Lake Avenue and Canal Park Drive are closed below Buchanan Street to due to deteriorating road conditions and flooding. Only residents of Park Point and those who have businesses in that area will be allowed beyond Buchanan Street at this time. Waves are expected to increase in…
Minnesota Lawmaker Apologizes for Yanking mic From Opponent
Quam Says his Nerves got the Best of him
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota state lawmaker is apologizing after he yanked a microphone from the hand of his Democratic challenger during a forum that was livestreamed over the internet. Jamie Mahlberg appeared startled when Rep. Duane Quam grabbed the microphone from her on Monday night. Quam then rebutted a point Mahlberg had made about education funding. When Quam…
Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida with 155 mph Winds
The Storm is Expected to Remain a Hurricane as it moves Over Georgia
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday with potentially catastrophic winds of 155 mph, the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in nearly 50 years. Michael blew ashore near Mexico Beach, a tourist town about midway along the Panhandle, a lightly…
Two Injured When Neighboring House Explodes
Two Neighboring Homes Were Damaged
HARRISON, Wis. (AP) – Two people have been injured when a neighboring house exploded in eastern Wisconsin. Calumet County sheriff’s officials say the two women who were hurt were in one of two other homes that were damaged when the house exploded in Harrison about 8 a.m. Wednesday. No one was home at the house that exploded. WLUK-TV reports the…
Midday Update 10-10-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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Minnesota Farmers Concerned About wet Weather, Harvest
Weather has Affected Soybean Harvest the Most
WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) – Rainy weather has put the Minnesota harvest behind schedule, making for a nerve-wracking fall for the state’s farmers. Minnesota Public Radio reports that rain can damage crops in the field by causing mold or structural problems. The wet weather has affected soybean harvest the most. Farmers like to pick the delicate crop first because the plant’s…
Road Closures Reported in Ashland County due to Weather
"Turn Around, Don't Drown"
Photo courtesy: Michael VandeVusseASHLAND COUNTY, Wisc. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting County Highway E from County Highway C to Ashland Bayfield Road is now closed due to flooding. There are also reports of high water on County Highway F and County Highway C. State Highway 13 south of Mellen no longer has high water. Officials say conditions…
Local Artists, Free Cider and S’mores this Saturday at Silver Creek Co.
The Inagural Makersfest is Happening Saturday, October 13 at 1825 Highway 61 near Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – If you’re still looking to celebrate the feelings of fall, you’re in luck this Saturday, October 13. Silver Creek Co. will be hosting the inaugural Makersfest, featuring more than 40 local artisans, children’s crafts, live music, free cider and roasted marshmallows. The event is happening from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Silver Creek Co., 1825 Highway 61 just north…
Animal Answers: Book Donation Helps Spark Animal Education
Hermantown Resident Dan Urshan Donates 1,000 Copies of His Recent Book to Local Classrooms, Shelter Contributors, Sparking Topic of Animal Humane Education
DULUTH, Minn. – Hermantown resident Dan Urshan has been rather busy lately, writing a children’s book about a dog called, “Where’s Duke?” Shawna Weaver, Humane Education Manager at Animal Allies in Duluth, tells FOX 21, Urshan is graciously donating 1,000 copies of the book to Animal Allies. Aside from some of the books being donated to local classrooms in the…
City Closes Areas in Canal Park, Brighton Beach Due to Weather
City Reports Standing Water at end of Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. – Due to flooding and standing water the City of Duluth has temporarily closed the following areas: Canal Park Drive by Morse Street Lighthouse parking lot by maritime museum Harbor Drive behind the DECC Brighton beach End of Park Point City officials also report the Lakewalk Trail behind the Canal Park hotels may be partially inaccessible due to…
Morning Update 10-10-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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Thousands Without Power, High Winds and Rain Continue Through Northland
Crews are Working to Restore Power
DULUTH, Minn. – Storms continue throughout the Northland Wednesday bringing high winds and flooding in many areas leaving thousands without power. MNPower is reporting 3,955 affected customers with 37 outages reported. Lake County Power is reporting 334 members affected totaling six current power outages. Both MNPower and Lake Country Power say crews are working to restore power to customers as…
Fire Closes Popular Beijing Restaurant; Reopening Uncertain
DULUTH, Minn. – A popular Chinese restaurant in Duluth is shut down and could possibly not reopen after fire broke out early Tuesday morning. The Duluth Fire Department got the call for help around 6 a.m. at Beijing Restaurant on the 1900 block of London Road. When crews arrived, heavy smoke could be seen coming from the roof after filling up…
UPDATE: Housing Found For Sex Offender Released to Live Homeless in Spooner
Baugh Has Been Arrested Twice on Probation Violations Since His Sept. 4th Release
SPOONER, Wisc – An update to a story we told you last month about a repeat violent sex offender released to live homeless in Spooner, Wisconsin after none of the local landlords would rent to him. The Washburn County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the Wisconsin Department of Corrections has found a place for 55-year-old William Baugh to live, as he…
Rare Disease Diagnosed in Six Minnesota Children
AFM affects less than one in a million people every year in the U.S.
DULUTH, Minn. – At least six children have been diagnosed with a rare disease in Minnesota. We’re told it’s similar to polio because it can cause paralysis. Health officials don’t know much about the disease known as Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM. What they do know is that it’s typically rare. The CDC reports less than one in a million…
Demolition Of Condemned Kozy Building Stalled By Former Owner
DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition has been halted — at least for now — for the condemned Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth. A state district judge granted the temporary injunction requested by former Kozy owner Eric Ringsred. This comes as Ringsred is in the middle of a lawsuit with the city of Duluth claiming it failed to preserve the…
Bluestreaks Football Feeling Impact of Declining Participation
Minnesota is seeing a decrease in students playing football, and that trend is hitting the Northland.
CHISHOLM, Minn. – Over the past few years, there has been a decline in the number of student-athletes playing high school football. Minnesota State High School League statistics show a drop of more than 400 players statewide over just the past few years, and that decline is hitting the Northland hard, especially in Chisholm. “We were expecting 25 to maybe…
Citizen Review Board Holds Protective Gear Open Forum
This is the first of three open forums happening this week.
DULUTH, Minn. – Riot gear, also called protective gear, was the topic of a community forum Tuesday night in Duluth, as it was the first of several open discussions put on by the Duluth Citizens Review Board… These forums are happening this week before the council votes for or against a resolution to purchase the gear for its officers. Dozens of people showed…
Workers Protest Cloquet Housing Project’s Choice of Contractors
You couldn't miss them with their signs and this big inflatable rat that represents non-union contractors.
CLOQUET, Minn. – Members of the Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council were also at the groundbreaking for White Pine Apartments. They were there to protest how they believe the Cloquet Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) hired contractors from out of state instead of choosing local workers. You couldn’t miss them with their signs and this big inflatable rat that…
Clothing Drive Helps Victims of Domestic Violence
Clothes can be dropped off all month at the American Indian Community Housing Organization
DULUTH, Minn. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To help their domestic violence shelter, the American Indian Community Housing Organization is collecting winter clothes all month long. Donations of coats, socks, boots, and thermals are being accepted at the AICHO in Downtown Duluth to help women and children displaced by domestic violence. Employees say their shelter is now full….
New Affordable Housing Development Underway In Cloquet
City officials believe the 35-unit property will help fill the housing gap in Cloquet.
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) says it’s stepping out of the box with its latest project. A new housing development is coming to Cloquet after a study revealed the need for 80 new affordable housing units. The Cloquet HRA approached this project with the mindset of if not us then who to provide affordable housing…
Duluth Food Day Held at CSS
Local restaurants brought samples as part of Homecoming Week
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s homecoming week at the College of St. Scholastica and students are celebrating with events all week long. Tuesday was Duluth Food Day. Local restaurants and coffee houses brought food samples and coupons to help make the students feel comfortable with local dining options. “St. Scholastica promotes community and we do our community days twice a year…
Firefighters Spread Awareness During Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13.
CLOQUET, Minn. – This is Fire Prevention Week across the country, but the Cloquet Area Fire District is using the entire month of October to spread fire prevention awareness instead of just a week. Throughout the month members of the fire department are making their way to area schools to talk about fire safety. On Tuesday, the Cloquet Area Fire District…
The Latest: Michael Strengthens Into Category 3 Hurricane
Some Areas Could see 13 Feet of Storm Surge
(Nick Tomecek/Northwest Florida Daily News via AP)TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) – Forecasters say Michael has strengthened into a major hurricane with winds of 120 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says in a Tuesday evening advisory that Michael has become a Category 3 hurricane and is moving north across the Gulf of Mexico at 12 mph. The hurricane is about…
Lakewalk Detour in Place During Trail Restoration
The Trail Will Temporarily Open Again January 2019
DULUTH, Minn. – On Monday the City of Duluth began the first part of its multi-phase restoration to the Lakewalk Trail which included closing the trail from the corner of the lake near Endion Station all the way to Leif Erikson Park. Mayor Emily Larson posted to her Facebook page Tuesday afternoon saying, “Starting this week, the City will be…
Civil Engineers Give Minnesota ‘C’ for Infrastructure
Aviation Earned the Highest Grade
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The American Society of Civil Engineers has given Minnesota a grade of `C’ for its infrastructure. The organization analyzed the state’s roads, public transit, airports, wastewater systems and drinking water. In a report released Tuesday, the group said the state’s roadways are in poor condition, earning it a dismal `D+’ grade. The report says the average driver…
Two Injured in Ashland House Fire
The Cause of the Fire is Under Investigation
photo courtesy: Michael VandeVusse ASHLAND, Wisc. – The Ashland Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 312 11th Avenue West at about 10:40 a.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival fire crews found the second floor of a duplex engulfed in flames. A 41-year-old male and a 29-year-old female were transported to MMC for possible first and second degree…
“Dear Finder 2018” to Open at UMD Thursday
This will be the Third and Possibly Final Production of "Dear Finder" by the UMD School of Fine Arts
DULUTH, Minn. – Dear Finder 2018 is set to open on Thursday, October 11 at the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the campus of UMD. This will be the third time the production has been performed by the UMD School of Fine Arts. Director Tom Isbell helped write the production and tells FOX 21 this could be the last time it’s performed at…
Get Your Costume Ready! North End Days, Superior Spooktacular Starts Friday
The Superior Business Improvement District is Proud to Present North End Days, Superior Spooktacular Events this Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Ghosts and goblins of the Twin Ports invite you to spend your weekend having fun, playing games and enjoying one of the best fall parades across the region. The Superior Spooktacular is happening Saturday, October 13 with North End Days kicking off Friday, October 12. Organizers Carolyn Nelson Kavajecz and Ed Newman stopped by FOX 21 Local News…
Midday Update 10-9-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Minnesota Teacher Resigns Over Kavanaugh Assassination Tweet
The FBI is Aware of the Tweet
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota teacher has resigned after a message allegedly appeared on her Twitter account suggesting someone should assassinate new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The Rosemount special education teacher has since deleted her Twitter account, but a tweet that read “so whose gonna take one for the team and kill Kavanaugh” was reported by Twitter…
Starbucks Provides Backup Care Benefit to US Workers
Employees Will get up to to Backup Care Days Each Year
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)SEATTLE (AP) – Starbucks’ U.S. employees have a new benefit: subsidized backup care for children and adults. The company says employees will get up to 10 backup care days each year to use when regular care is unavailable. More than 180,000 employees will be eligible. In-home backup care for kids or adults will cost employees $1…
Morning Update 10-9-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, FOX 21, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
