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Court Documents say Boyfriend Admitted Firing Fatal Shot

The boyfriend has only been charged with drug possession at this time.

March 27, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Court documents say the boyfriend of a pregnant teenager admitted to fatally shooting her in St. Paul, but said it was an accident. Luis Chacon-Villeda has not been charged in the death of 18-year-old Eileen Viveros-Varga on March 9. The St. Paul Pioneer Press says one of the search warrants filed in Ramsey County District…

Study: Kids With Autism Less Likely to be Fully Vaccinated

The study was published Monday in the journal, Jama Pediatrics.

March 27, 2018

Site Staff,

According to a new study children with autism spectrum disorder are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than children unaffected by autism. The study was published Monday in the journal, Jama Pediatrics. It found that 80 percent of children with autism received all vaccines recommended for kids ages four to six versus 94 percent for children without autism. The…

New Affordable Housing Development Planned For Lincoln Park

March 26, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Plans are moving forward for a new affordable housing complex in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The location is at 10 Piedmont Avenue, which is where West Superior Street and Garfield Avenue connect. The 51-unit, one-bedroom residential building called “Garfield Square” will include 40 Section 8 rental units, according to Rick Klun, executive director of Center City Housing….

Knowing Your Neighbors: Carlton County’s Only Brewery

The Plans for Moose Lake Brewing Co. Started Back in 2015, Now the Brewery is Located at 244 Lakeshore Drive

March 26, 2018

Brett Scott,

MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The City of Moose Lake is now home to the first microbrewery in Carlton County. What started as a wild idea back in the summer of 2015 is now a reality for a group of investors and brewers. So far, customers say the choices on tap have been top notch. “My favorite beer that we brew…

‘Fences’ to Star First All-African American Cast on Northland Stage

Lake Superior Community Theatre to Perform Play in Duluth, Two Harbors, and Silver Bay

March 26, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A play opening tomorrow in Duluth stars the region’s first all-African American cast. August Wilson’s ‘Fences’ tells the story of an African-American family in Pittsburgh in the late 1950s. Lake Superior Community Theatre Director Paul Deaner was inspired by the movie version that came out in 2016 and thought the time was now to bring the language…

Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Debate Continues

Business Leaders Share Opinions and Counselors Consider Amendments

March 26, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Discussion continues about the proposed Duluth earned sick and safe time ordinance that would mandate businesses to provide earned time off to employees. After hearing people speak for about two hours, the Duluth City Council discussed possible amendments to the ordinance. One amendment included rollover of safe and sick time from one calendar year to another, how…

Kindergarten Round-Up Underway for the Class of 2031

Lowell Elementary School is welcoming the future kindergartners to sign-up for the Fall.

March 26, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Although many parents are having spring break and summer thoughts, it’s time to enroll little Northlanders for Kindergarten. Lowell Elementary School is welcoming the future 2031 graduates, to sign–up for the fall. Parents can browse from offered programs including Spanish and Ojibwa Immersion. “This is a great opportunity for families to come in and learn about things that…

Big Changes in the Works for “Can of Worms” Interchange

Looking to replace aging infrastructure and do away with blind merge areas

March 26, 2018

Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn – Big changes are being planned for the interstate 35 interchange in West Duluth known as the “can of worms.” One goal is to replace aging infrastructure with bridges that can support oversize loads. Another goal is getting rid of blind merge areas. A meeting held on Monday allowed Lincoln Park residents to see potential plans and voice…

Councilor Jay Fosle Addresses Controversial Statements

March 26, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilor Jay Fosle read a prepared statement during Monday night’s city council meeting in response to those who felt offended by comments he made toward a woman who was speaking at the podium in support of Earned Sick and Safe Time. The woman talked about how her miscarriage from 31 years ago — at the…

New Plans Prompts Discussions to Tighten School Safety in Superior

Governor Scott Walker signed a $100 million plan to tighten school security.

March 26, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Monday in Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a $100 million plan to tighten school security, which asks the questions if this affects local schools. Security update discussions began before it passed legislation. Officials say the district may add an automatic door locking system to all schools. They’re reviewing outside cameras and might add more communication devices. Superior Superintendent Janna…

Progress in Northern Lights Express Project

The proposed high-speed train will connect the Twin Ports and Minneapolis.

March 26, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A high speed train connecting the Twin Ports has been under the works for nearly a decade, on Monday officials announced the Northern Lights Express project is moving along. Officials say the window of opportunity for the Northern Lights Express is finally open. The half billion dollar train has been cleared to seek government funding. The next steps…

Update: Stormy Daniels now Suing Trump’s Attorney

Stormy Daniels is now suing Michael Cohen for defamation.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(CBS News/60 Minutes via AP)WASHINGTON (AP) – Adult film star Stormy Daniels is now suing President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen for defamation. The new allegation is part of a revised complaint filed Monday by Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti. It comes a day after a ratings-grabbing “60 Minutes” interview in which Daniels said she’d had sex with Trump years…

Pilot in NYC Helicopter Crash Blames Passenger Restraint Harness

The pilot, who was not wearing a harness, escaped with only minor injuries.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into New York City’s East River told federal investigators that he believed the aircraft’s fuel was cut off when a passenger’s restraint tether tangled with an emergency fuel cutoff switch, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report on the crash released Monday. The…

Level Three Offender Relocating to Cherry Township

An information community meeting will be held on Thursday.

March 26, 2018

Kelly Tekler,

IRON, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a level three sex offender has relocated to the Cherry Township area. Registered predatory offender Robert Alan Keogh, 43, moved to Fraser Road in rural Iron this week. Keogh has a history of sexual conduct and contact with adolescent female victims (age 15). The Sheriff’s Office…

Polymet Restructures Glencore Debt

Polymet restructures debt with Glencore AG.

March 26, 2018

Kelly Tekler,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Polymet announced today that it has secured a 12 month payment extension and lowered interest rates on its approximately $152 million of debt owed to Glencore AG. Glencore also committed to an additional $80 million debenture to Polymet over the next 12 month’s “to complete pre- and post-permitting work, including detailed engineering and environmental cleanup, and…

Dow Surges 669, Clawing Back Lost Ground

Investors were encouraged by signs Washington and Beijing are open to negotiating on trade.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Richard Drew)NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones industrial average surged nearly 670 points, erasing nearly half the ground it lost last week and marking the biggest gain since August 2015. The broad gains Monday were led by technology stocks and banks, which took some of the biggest losses last week as trade tensions flared between the U.S. and…

Minnesota Bill Would Slow Efforts to Grow Muskie Population

There will be a public hearing on the bill Monday.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A group of Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill that would slow a year’s long state effort to expand muskie stocking. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the bill would put a moratorium on the Department of Natural Resources’ fish stocking plans to slowly increase the number of lakes where muskies are stocked. It…

Senate OKs Pension Boost, Ratifies Public Worker Contracts

But it's unclear if and when the House will follow suit.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Senate has signed off on raises for the state’s 30,000 public employees and voted to plug a budget shortfall in state pension plans. Underfunded pensions and state employee contracts have been controversial at the Capitol for years. Republicans on a legislative panel last fall rejected new contracts with a 2 percent raise for…

FTC, States Increase Pressure on Facebook on Privacy

Facebook’s stock, which already took a big hit last week, plunged further on Monday.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators and state attorneys general are increasing pressure on Facebook as they probe whether the company’s data-collection practices have hurt the people who use its services. Facebook’s stock, which already took a big hit last week, plunged further Monday after the Federal Trade Commission confirmed news reports that it was investigating. Separately,…

Grandson Charged With Killing Paynesville Couple

Scheel was arrested after the bodies were discovered when he was spotted walking in the area.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Courtesy of KMSP)PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (AP) – A Paynesville man has been charged with killing his grandparents who had taken him into their home. A criminal complaint filed Monday charges 33-year-old Gregory Scheel with two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 93-year-old Wilbert Scheel and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel. Their bodies were found in their car along a rural road…

Walker Signs School Safety Legislation

The governor signed the $100 million measure at a Kaukauna elementary school Monday morning.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker has signed a school safety bill that would provide money to help district make building improvements, but places no limits on guns. The governor signed the $100 million measure at a Kaukauna elementary school Monday morning. The legislation comes at a time when young people have stood up, marched and urged politicians to…

Lawyer for Trump Attorney Says Daniels Lied

Trump has denied an affair

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

(CBS News/60 Minutes via AP)WASHINGTON (AP) – A lawyer for Michael Cohen, a Trump attorney who has said he paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels as part of a nondisclosure agreement, says Daniels lied in her “60 Minutes” interview about having an affair with Donald Trump in 2006. “The lying is all over that piece,” says David Schwarz, Cohen’s lawyer, on…

Body Found at Golden Eagle Lodge

An autopsy is being performed to determine cause of death.

March 26, 2018

Site Staff,

COOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Golden Eagle Lodge on Flour Lake Sunday evening. According to authorities a male was found deceased after workers noticed a water meter running for an extended period of time. The male was identified as 49-year-old Ken Merkey of Minneapolis. Merkey was a guest of the…

Monday’s Council Meeting Includes ESST

The proposed ordinance is in its second reading tonight.

March 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The controversial Earned Sick and Safe Time proposal is back in front of Duluth City Councilors tonight. Earned Sick and Safe Time has been a controversial issue in town with local businesses speaking out. Local restaurants are in opposition saying the proposal could lead to cutting down business hours or staff. Supporters say workers shouldn’t have to…

Rural Minnesota Struggling With Day Care Shortage

Small in-home day cares are closing at a rapid rate.

March 26, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Research shows that rural Minnesota is seeing a shortage of day care options. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the Center for Rural Policy and Development found the northern and central parts of the state are particularly affected. The research estimates that roughly 2,500 children in the northwestern part of the state can’t get the day…

Taste at Fitger’s Fights Hunger in the Northland

Coffee Conversation: Taste at Fitger's

March 26, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend Northlanders can sample some good food and wine while supporting the local food bank. In this week’s Coffee Conversation, FOX 21 sat down with Fitger’s Mall Manager Tami Tanski Sherman to chat about the 24th Annual Taste at Fitger’s. The event is taking place Friday, March 30 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Fitger’s…

New car Prices Climbing

Auto dealers believe new car prices are climbing too high.

March 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Auto dealers believe new car prices may be climbing a bit too high. Experts say tighter credit, higher interest rates and metal tariffs are all working to push up new car prices. The reported price of a new car to date through February is about $32,000, according to JD Power. That figure is up about $500 from…

Unemployment Rates Remain Stable

Bureau of Labor Statistics releases unemployment report.

March 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new report released Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows unemployment rates were lower in February in seven states and stable in 43 states. The report shows the national unemployment rate was unchanged and remains at 4.1 percent. Wisconsin was one of the seven states with a slight decrease in unemployment. The rate there now…

Wisconsin’s Annual Billiards Tournament

Pro's Came From Near and Far To Win Big Money This Weekend

March 25, 2018

Brittney Merlot,

BRULE, Wis. — An annual billiards tournament took place in the Northland this weekend! Pool shooters from across the region, out of state and out of country came here to compete! 64 of the best competitors showed off their skills and a few went home with some big money! It was held Sunday afternoon at Kro Bar & Grill…

North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity Has Big Day on Iron Range

The organization hosted a home dedication and a ground breaking ceremony in one day

March 25, 2018

Graham Hakala,

IRON RANGE, Minn. – For many families, finding safe and affordable housing can be quite the challenge. Organizations like North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity work to help families who are in need of such housing. On Sunday, that non–profit held a home dedication or the Brooks family in Mountain Iron. The soon–to–be family-of-five is looking forward to starting a…

Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center Opens in Minong

Long Awaited Community Center Has a Pool, Fitness Center, and Gymnasium

March 25, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

MINONG, Wis. – The long-awaited Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center is now open. After more than a year of construction and anticipation, the center opened its doors to the public this weekend. So far, guests have been streaming in, taking tours, and signing up for memberships. “This morning at nine o’clock when I came in to open the doors,…

8th Congressional District Candidates Share the Stage

The College of St. Scholastica Hosted the Fourm Featuring All Seven Candidates

March 25, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time, all seven candidates for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional seat hit the stage for a public forum. The event was held at the College of St. Scholastica and by the student senate there. The forum consisted of pre-written questions followed by questions from the audience. “Often times, you never know what a candidate really stands…

50th Annual Motorhead Madness Car Show Kicks Off

The car show is a fun event for the whole family

March 25, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness car show is back it’s fiftieth year, and kicked off on Saturday. More than a hundred–fifty one of a kind cars and trucks fill the space. Families can enjoy all kinds of activities, from watching some remote–controlled car races, to building their own model cars. “teaches the kids to think and get…

Hundreds Turn Out for March for Our Lives Demonstration in Duluth

Student organizers held the march to call on lawmakers to commit to gun law reform

March 25, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. As demonstrations take place across the United States and abroad, students in Duluth organized their own rally, that marched from the Old Central High School building to the steps of Duluth City Hall. Categories: Community, Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Video

Folks Try Out Craft Brews at the Brewski Beer Tasting at Spirit Mountain

Ten breweries attended the tasting event

March 24, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Even though Spring is mostly here, there’s still opportunities to ski and snowboard at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. On Saturday, the resort teamed up with craft breweries from across the country to offer their Brewski beer tasting event. Guests could drink a few cold ones, make a run down the mountain, and try out a few more. “It’s…

50th Annual Motorhead Madness Rolls Into the DECC

It's the place to be for Northland car fans.

March 23, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Car people get ready, it’s the 50th Annual Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness car show this weekend. More than 125 cars, trucks, race cars, and hot rods are lining the halls of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) over the weekend. It’s the place to be for Northland car fans. “It’s very family–oriented. we’d love to have…

Local horror movie starring young Duluth boy premieres

After young Dexter Ojeda was diagnoses with terminal cancer, his dream of starring in a horror movie became a reality

March 23, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – After being diagnosed with terminal cancer at ten years old, Dexter Ojeda made a list of things he wanted to do in life. One of those things was to act in a horror film and that goal has now become a reality for the 11-year-old. The film “Bring Them to Me” is finished, and the team behind the…

Backyard Ski Championships of America kicks off on Saturday

It's the sixth year for the make-shift backyard ski races.

March 23, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – While the Nordic ski season is basically over, some ski friends are not yet ready to hang it up for the year. A group of college roommates and friends are hosting the 2018 Backyard Ski Championships right in their back yard. Hundreds of spectators and skiers are expected to show up to hang out, do some racing, and…

Volunteers Needed to Help Preserve Veterans’ Stories

Volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews recording a veteran's history.

March 23, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans in Duluth are willing to share their stories and volunteers are needed to listen. The St. Louis County Historical Society is asking for good listeners to conduct oral history interviews with veterans from all military branches. Volunteers will be partnered up with a veteran for a one–on–one listening session. One veteran says many can be hesitant to…

Counselors Warn March is a Dangerous Month for Gambling

Gambling is often a silent addiction.

March 23, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- With March Madness going on it’s a big month for gambling. Counselors say offering someone a five dollar bet seems harmless, but it can be devastating for some. March is Gambling Awareness Month. Counselors say many things can be considered gambling. Free help is offered in Duluth. The Center for Drug and Alcohol Treatment holds meetings and pairs up with…

GOP Calls Lawmakers Back to Revise Election law

A Madison judge ruled Thursday that Walker must order the elections by March 29.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republicans who control the state Legislature are officially calling themselves back into session to revise Wisconsin’s special election statutes. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald issued a joint statement Friday saying they were calling both houses back. Former Republican Sen. Frank Lasee and former Republican Rep. Keith Ripp both joined Walker’s administration…

Protesters Gather in Washington, Demanding gun Control

Demonstrators across the country will be assembling tomorrow to support March for our Lives.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) – Thousands of protesters are gathering in Washington for what organizers hope will be a massive rally in support of stronger gun-control legislation. The demonstrators will assemble Saturday for a several-hour rally near the U.S. Capitol building that they predict will draw a half million people – many of them high school students. In the…

No Signs of Violence in Deaths of Iowa Family

Autopsy reports are still pending.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

CRESTON, Iowa (AP) – Authorities in Mexico say they found no signs of violence when they discovered the bodies of an Iowa couple and their two children in a rented condo in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Quintana Roo state prosecutor’s office wrote in a tweet Friday that four bodies had been found in a tourist compound in Tulum. The office…

Missing Elderly Couple Found Dead in Vehicle

They were last seen Wednesday morning.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Courtesy of KMSP)PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say an elderly couple from central Minnesota reported missing along with a man who lived with them has been found dead in their vehicle. Stearns County sheriff’s officials say 93-year-old Wilbert Scheel and his 80-year-old wife, Gloria Scheel, were found dead in their Prius about 5 p.m. Thursday in Kandiyohi County. Officials say…

Stocks Swoon Again; Dow Sinks 400

Wall Street has its worst week in two years.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File) NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks sank again, giving Wall Street its worst week in two years, as fear gripped investors that China and the U.S. were headed for a trade war. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 400 points, bringing its weekly decline to 1,400. Technology companies and banks sustained some of the biggest…

Minneapolis Releases Draft of 20-Year Plan for City

A new proposed plan aims to make Minneapolis taller, greener and more equitable.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A new proposed plan aims to make Minneapolis taller, greener and more equitable. Minnesota Public Radio reports that officials released the first draft of the Minneapolis 2040 plan Thursday. It has policy recommendations about housing, transportation, economic development, public health, the arts and the environment. Created by the city’s Community Planning and Economic Development department, the plan…

The Duluth Experience Offers Ice Kayaking Tour

Active Adventures: Ice Kayaking

March 23, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – True signs of Spring, the snow is slowly melting and this ice is thawing as ships begin moving in and out of the harbor. For this week’s Active Adventures, the FOX 21 morning crew took advantage of the slightly warmer weather to get outside. The Duluth Experience team is giving ice kayaking tours beginning in April and…

Two Bodies Recovered in Lower Red Lake

The two men went missing in November.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) – The bodies of two fishermen missing in northern Minnesota since November have been recovered. Red Lake Police say the body of a 17-year-old boy was found in Lower Red Lake Wednesday. Searchers found the body of 29-year-old Deland Beaulieu on Thursday morning about 150 feet from where the boy’s body was recovered. Beaulieu and the…

AP-NORC Poll: Support Soars for Stricter gun Control Laws

Nearly 6 in 10 favor a nationwide ban on AR-15-style rifles.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Support for tougher gun control laws is soaring in the United States, according to a new poll that found a majority of gun owners and half of Republicans favor new laws to address gun violence in the weeks after a Florida school shooting left 17 dead and sparked nationwide protests. The poll, conducted by The Associated…

UN Report: Loss of Plants, Animals Making a Lonelier Planet

They report Friday that nowhere is doing well.

March 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth is losing plants, animals and clean water at a dramatic rate, according to four new United Nations scientific reports on biodiversity. Scientists meeting in Colombia issued four regional reports Friday on how well animal and plants are doing in the Americas; Europe and Central Asia; Africa; and the Asia-Pacific area. Their conclusion after three years of…