Morning Update 8-3-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, August 3, 2018
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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Grandparents
Scheel Will be Sentenced October 4
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – A man has been convicted of killing his grandparents at a home he shared with them in central Minnesota. Thirty-three-year-old Gregory Allen Scheel pleaded guilty in Stearns County District Court to two counts of first-degree murder Thursday. KNSI reports Scheel cried when he admitted to assaulting and murdering 93-year-old Willie Scheel and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel…
Teens Superior at Dungeons and Dragons
New Weekly Club at Superior Public Library
Superior, WI- Some teens in Superior are having a medieval summer thanks to two girls from Superior and Elk Mound High School. The pair started a weekly Dungeons and Dragons tournament for a senior community project. So for a few hours at ye olde library every Thursday, as long as ye be twixt the ages of 13-17, the quest calls to…
Eroding Valve Potentially Caused Husky Refinery Explosion
Investigators say it's similar to one that occurred in Torrance, California at Exxon Mobile's refinery.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The potential cause behind the Husky Energy refinery explosion in Superior is believed to be found during an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board. Investigators tell us it appears the explosion could have happened due to an eroded piece of equipment. Click here for a play-by-play animated video of before, during and after the explosion. “You…
Miracle Treat Day Helps Local Miracle Family
Local Duluth Dairy Queens who participate in Miracle Treat Day benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.
DULUTH, Minn. – People will find any excuse to eat some ice cream, and they had the perfect excuse to on Thursday for Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day. And even though everyone loves splurging on a Blizzard, this annual event means a lot more than just the sweet treat. And for one local family, having people participate in Miracle Treat…
Weekend Spotlight: Aug. 3-5
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Morgan Park Volunteers Focus On Bully Prevention At the Playground
The group is the eyes and ears for the police when they may not be close by and if there are problems kids face consequences.
DULUTH, Minn. – A group of volunteers have taken bullying prevention into their own hands in Duluth. We all know the police can’t be everywhere at one time so that’s when the playground patrol steps in. Spending time at the playground should be fun and a bully free zone and this group is making sure things stay that way. Jennifer Roy…
Duluth Rises Above Seizures
Epilepsy Foundation hosts Annual Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
Duluth, Minn- 1 out of 10 people have seizures in their life. Now epilepsy occurs when a person has two or more seizures at a time, and 1 out of 26 have it, with some not even knowing until much later in life. At Park Point, epileptics and their supporters connected, and walked, to rise above seizures. Around 300–400 people arrived…
Spirit Valley Days Parade Paints the Pavement
39th Annual Spirit Valley Days Continues
West Duluth, Minn- Spirit Valley Days continued with the Annual Parade down Central Avenue. The parade has been going on since 1979. Politicians, schools, and organizations all got to soak in the cheers going down Central Avenue The parade even featured some local royalty. “It’s just like the sense of community,” said Rachel Skwira-Brown, crowned Miss West Duluth this year. “And…
GOP Candidate Bob Anderson Campaigns Across the Northland
The Republican candidate is running for U.S. Senate.
DULUTH, Minn.- . Minnesota GOP candidate Bob Anderson spent the day campaigning to become a U.S. Senator for the upcoming primary election. The dental technician is running for Al Franken’s former seat against two other republican candidates. Anderson prides himself on his lack of political background and support of the working class. “I think it resonates with our message of…
Officials are Investigating the Cause of Widespread 911 Service Outages
An internal maintenance issue caused emergency call centers to shut down across three states.
ST. LOUIS, Minn.- A 9-1-1 call system outage that affected St. Louis county also affected several other cities in the state and as far as North Dakota and North Carolina. Minnesota Emergency Communications announced Thursday afternoon that the outage had nothing to do with terrorism or a cyber attack but was an unusual occurrence. Officials believe the shutdown happened during…
Protesters March To Nolan’s Office Calling For His Resignation
The protesters say they want to hold Nolan accountable after sexual assault allegations against one of his former staffers.
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly two dozen protesters marched to the front door of Congressman Rick Nolan’s Duluth office. Calling for his resignation. The protesters say they want to hold Nolan accountable after sexual assault allegations against one of his former staffers. They’re upset that staffer was hired back with Nolan’s office, a year later after being let go amid the allegations. If that means he steps away from representing us then he so be it,” said…
Secretary of State Candidate John Howe Visits Duluth
Howe is facing off against the current Secretary of State Steve Simon a democrat and independent party candidate William Denny.
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Minnesota Senator and Red Wing Mayor, John Howe is running for Secretary of State. The Republicans stopped in Duluth to share his views on how to make the election process smoother in the state hoping it can be much more open in the future to public scrutiny. “Well I believe in honest, open, and transparent elections,” Secretary…
Evening Update: 8-2-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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Vendor Blamed for 911 Outage in Three States
Outages Were Reported in MN, ND, and NC
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Officials in Minnesota say a third-party vendor performing work on a 911 system caused a widespread service failure in Minnesota, and that the outage affected North Dakota and North Carolina too. Several cities and counties scrambled to broadcast backup emergency phone numbers during the hour-long outage Wednesday afternoon. Telecommunications company CenturyLink, which operates 911 networks…
Boy’s Death on Playground Investigated
COMFREY, Minn. (AP) – The death of a 9-year-old boy on a playground in southwestern Minnesota is under investigation. Police say Gavin Ludewig was found tangled in a swing on the playground in Comfrey, a small community in Brown County, about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at Springfield Medical Center. The Star Tribune reports police have not said…
Cooking Connection: S’mores French Toast
Bring your backwoods campfire to breakfast at Northwoods Family Grille.
COOKING CONNECTION: S’mores French Toast with Northwoods Family Grille in Silver Bay, MN! RECIPE: Two pieces of Texas toast dipped in vanilla, sprinkled with cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg. Add two eggs to the mix as well. Let that cook for a little bit, just like your usual french toast. But this time, no powder sugar. Drizzle chocolate sauce,…
Officials Responding to Active Shooter Reports at Base
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Federal authorities say they’re responding to reports of an active shooter at an Air Force base in Ohio, and the base is on lockdown. Security forces and other emergency responders are outside the hospital at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said via Twitter it’s among several agencies…
Buy a Blizzard, Donate a Dollar Today at Dairy Queen
Miracle Treat Day is Happening All Day Thursday, August 2 at Multiple Northland Dairy Queen's
DULUTH, Minn. – Looking to cure your sweet tooth today? Then you’re in luck! All DQ locations in Northeast Minnesota will be participating in the 2018 Miracle Treat Day 2018. One or more dollars from each sale of a DQ Blizzard will be donated to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare through the Children’s Miracle Network. Gloria Plaisted owns and operates the…
Midday Update 8-2-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Thursday, August 2, 2018
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TSA Considering Ending Screening at Small Airports
TSA Says no Decision has Been Made
WASHINGTON (AP) – The TSA is considering ending screening of passengers at smaller airports across the country to focus security efforts at the largest airports. It is unclear how advanced the proposal is and whether it will ever be adopted. Still, aviation-security experts reacted with alarm, saying it could make flights at smaller airports inviting targets for terrorists. CNN reported…
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Provide Update on Husky Explosion, Fire
Husky COO Says Expenses Have Totaled to $41 Million USD
Photo: Husky Superior RefinerySUPERIOR, Wis. – The U.S Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has provided a factual investigative update regarding the April 26 Husky Superior Refinery explosion refinery. In the updated findings the report states the explosion occurred in the refinery’s Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit while it was being shut down for periodic maintenance and inspection. At that time…
Wisconsin man Contracts Rare Blood Infection From dog
Doctors say the Infection is Rare
(Dawn Manteufel via AP) WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — Surgeons have amputated the legs and hands of a Wisconsin man who contracted a rare blood infection from a dog lick. Greg Manteufel remains hospitalized at a Milwaukee area hospital. Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin infectious disease specialist Dr. Silvia Munoz-Price says the bacteria that invaded Manteufel’s body comes…
Morning Update 8-2-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Thursday, August 2, 2018
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Crackdown on Speeding Nets 14K Citations in Minnesota
Between July 6 and July 22 14,661 Speeding Tickets Were Issued
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A driver “trying to make it to Taco Bell before it closed” at 99 mph is among the thousands of motorists cited for speeding in Minnesota last month. It was part of a statewide crackdown on speeding and unsafe driving between July 6 and July 22. Minnesota Department of Public Safety data shows law enforcement…
Man, 18, Accused of Pushing boy off Minnesota Water Slide
Criminal Charges are Expected
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) – Police have arrested an 18-year-old man accused of pushing an 8-year-old boy off a slide at a suburban Minneapolis water park. Authorities say the boy fell nearly 32 feet to the concrete below and suffered multiple fractures at the Apple Valley Aquatic Center on Tuesday. The incident happened at the Apple Valley Aquatic Center. Eighteen-year-old…
City Continues Critical Eye Over Disbursement Of Tourism Tax Revenue
DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve got a progress report on how the city of Duluth and its tourist attractions are spending millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue every year. The city has always known and approved how much revenue each attraction got to use, but that was about it – until now, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. From summer…
Olympian Book Signing at Fitger’s
Duluth Native Olympian Kara Goucher Signs Her Book and Speaks
Duluth, Minn- A famous Duluth Olympian came back home for a book signing. Kara Goucher welcomed fans to meet her at Fitger’s today, while she signed copies of her new book “Strong: a Runner’s Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You.” Fans and fellow runners say living in a place she loves to train makes them…
Spirit Valley Days Kicks Off with a VROOM
The Kyle Smalley Auto Show marked the beginning of Spirit Valley Days
Spirit Valley, Minn- The popular Spirit valley days in West Duluth, that started back in 1979. The festival has kicked off for another summer weekend. And to start, it’s all about classic cars with the Kyle Smalley Auto Show. Dozens of car enthusiasts showed off their rides to the neighborhood on Grand Avenue for all to enjoy. For some motorists, it’s the…
Super Saving Weekend For Wisconsin’s First Sales Tax Holiday
Total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin shoppers are finally getting a tax break. Saving five percent on sales tax has more people running to the register in Wisconsin. “We’re doing a little end of summer shopping maybe something for back-to-school to see what we can find,” said Ellen Chicka. Wednesday is the start of the Wisconsin sales tax holiday break that runs…
Season of Backpack Adoption
Duluth Residents Adopt Backpacks for Kids
Duluth, Minn.- If you can believe it, summer break will soon be a thing of the past. We’re only a few weeks out from the start of the new school year. As school supply shopping kicks off around the country, you can buy a few extra supplies for a child in need through the CHUM Center. Now through the 17th you…
Politicians Visit Local School to Talk About Opportunity Gaps
DULUTH, Minn.-Lester Park Elementary School welcomed some political leaders today as Minnesota’s campaign season heats up. DFL endorsed candidate for Governor Erin Murphy, along with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, stopped by the school to visit with students attending the district’s summer Key Zone Program, which is an educational program that serves kids outside of school. Those who lead that program…
New Ballot Machine Tested Out
DULUTH, Minn.-In Duluth today, the county auditors got ready for the big election in November along with the upcoming primary. Staff from that office tested out one of their new machines today using mail ballots. The new machine should help speed along the process for counting ballots because they won’t have to worry about paper jams any more. “This machine…
911 Lines Down Across State of Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. – A press release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says that 911 lines are down across the state of Minnesota. According to authorities the issue is being worked on. If you have an emergency while lines are down you are asked to call the non emergency numbers: DULUTH AREA: 218-625-3581 IRON RANGE AREAS: 218-742-9825 Categories: Minnesota,…
Vice President Mike Pence to Stop in Duluth Next Week
The Stop Will be at a Private Home in Duluth
(AP) DULUTH, Minn. – Vice President Mike Pence will be making a stop in Duluth on August 8. The private event is a fundraiser for the Stauber Victory Fund. At the event attendees can purchase a photo opportunity with the Vice President for a reported $2,700 per person, and a private reception attended by Pence will follow the fundraiser costing…
Minnesota Couple Charged in Overfishing Case
The Couple Could Have Fines up to $3,000
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A tip to a poacher’s hotline has resulted in charges against a southern Minnesota couple who investigators say were found with nearly 300 crappies after fishing on Fairmont’s Lake Sisseton. The State Department of Natural Resources says the possession limit for crappies in the state is 10. The Star Tribune reports that 70-year-old Isouvahn Xayachack,…
Fight Over Mesabi Metallics Lands in Federal Court
Clarke Says Nubai's Lawsuit is a Smoke Screen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A fight over ownership of the Mesabi Metallics project in northern Minnesota has landed in federal court. Nubai Global Investment has filed a lawsuit asking a judge for a temporary restraining order against Tom Clarke as the two sides battle over ownership. Nubai says Clarke was removed from his roles with Mesabi and Chippewa Capital Partners. But,…
Wells Fargo to pay $2.1 Billion for Role in Housing Bubble
NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo is agreeing to pay a $2.1 billion fine to settle allegations it misrepresented the types of mortgages it sold to investors during the housing bubble and subsequent financial crisis. The amount is smaller than fines paid by Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and other big banks in the years following the financial…
Superior Sailing with Duluth Yacht Club
The Duluth Yacht Club Hosts a Weekly Sailboat Regatta on Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. – Chances are if you’re a Northland native, you’ve noticed sailboats taking over the waters of Lake Superior in Duluth nearly every Wednesday evening in the summer. Steve Henry, member of the Duluth Yacht Club, stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about the weekly sailboat regatta. Henry spoke about what folks should look for if they’re…
Midday Update 8-1-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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Five Wisconsin Counties Receive Grant Money for Flood Damaged Homes
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Iron Counties can Apply for Funds
IRON COUNTY, Wis. – The Northwest Regional Planning Commission announced Wednesday that Iron County received funds on behalf of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Iron Counties to assist with home repairs stemming from the June 16 flash floods. The five counties received a total of $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Emergency Assistance Program funds through the Wisconsin Department of Administration,…
Officials Tracking Boundary Waters Wildfire
Two Other Small Fires Have Been Quickly Contained
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (AP) – Officials are tracking a 2-acre wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Kris Reichenbach, with the Superior National Forest, says the fire is burning north of Grand Marais near Seagull Lake. WDIO-TV reports Reichenbach says a crew is canoeing to the area to assess the fire which is also being monitored from the air….
Lightning Strike Injures Two at Ely Campground
The Current Condition of the Victims is Unknown
ELY, Minn. – Tuesday night just after 9:00 p.m. the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of injuries due to a lightning strike. Officers responded to the Fall Lake Campground where a male and female along with their dog had been sitting in their tent when lightning struck nearby trees. Both parties were transported to the Ely Bloomenson Hospital…
Did You Know? August is Make-A-Will Month
Local Financial Advisor Barry Bigelow Offers Tips When it Comes to Planning for the Unknown
DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to writing a will, we use every excuse in the book to put it off. But those excuses end this summer because August is Make-A-Will Month. Local Financial Professional Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer a few steps to get started when it comes to planning….
Duluth Para Pup Helping Create Colorful Canines and Cats
Connect With Duluth Para Pup On Facebook to Place Your Customizable Order
DULUTH, Minn. – A marketing degree with a minor in business management is now helping one Northland woman create a business she’s always dreamed of becoming a reality. “I’ve met a lot of different people that I never knew before,” said Alyssa Burr, Owner of Duluth Para Pup. Socializing and social media go hand-and-hand for Burr. “I get to see…
Morning Update 8-1-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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Autism, Sleep Apnea now Qualify for Medical Marijuana
Advocacy Groups Hope to add more Conditions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota residents with autism or obstructive sleep apnea can now qualify for the state’s medical marijuana program. Those additions are effective Wednesday, marking the latest expansion of the program that launched in 2015. Minnesota lawmakers passed one of the nation’s most restrictive medical marijuana laws in 2014, banning the plant form and restricting its use…
Knowing Your Neighbors: B&B Market
The mom-and-pop market has been passed down through the generations for the past 50 years.
CLOQUET, Minn. – One Cloquet family has continued to pass down their business for generations. B&B Market has been in operation selling meats and cheeses for over 50 years. As they’ve passed the business down the family, they’ve also started to expand, now offering a catering service and traveling to different events on their food truck. “There wasn’t really a…
Locomotive Luminary Lands at the Depot
Thomas and Percy Roll In for Day Out With Thomas
Duluth, Minn- Duluth Children (and train lovers), rejoice! Thomas the Tank Engine and his pal, Percy have arrived at the Depot. For now the engines are exhausted from their excursion to get here. They’re resting, gearing up for their big debuts at the Day Out with Thomas this Friday. The trains will be ready for rides and all type of…
Great Outdoors: Blueberry Picking at Blackbirds & Blueberries Farm
Blackbirds & Blueberries is located at 3601 Crosby Rd, Cloquet, MN 55720.
CLOQUET, Minn. – You can pick one or try to pick them all. Blueberry picking season is upon us. A bucket of blueberries filled all the way to the top is the goal for most blueberry pickers and at Blackbirds & Blueberries farm is where you’ll find Gail Olson. “It’s important to pick the blueberries that are blue all the way…
