Morning Update 6-15-18
Local News and Weather Headlines for Friday, June 15, 2016
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Superior School Bus Drivers Upset with District Changes
The bus drivers don't want to sign any contracts until they can talk with the incoming superintendent.
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Bus drivers with the Superior School District are slamming the brakes on the district’s changes to operations. The changes involve where the buses are stored overnight and new non-breakable one–year work contracts. Emotions were high as bus drivers sounded off to Superior School District Superintendent Jana Stevens on Thursday. More than two dozen bus drivers showed up to…
“Fox & Friends” To Broadcast Live From Uncle Loui’s Cafe
DULUTH, Minn. – The Fox News Channel’s top–rated morning show “Fox & Friends” will be broadcasting live from Duluth next Thursday — the day after President Donald Trump holds his first rally at the DECC since the summit in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The location for the broadcast is Uncle Loui’s Café on East 4th Street. The owner of Uncle Loui’s says having this exposure is an opportunity…
“Lake Avenue Live” Entertainment Coming To Canal Park
Organizers say it's a way to support music and arts in the community.
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park will be be buzzing with entertainment this weekend for “Lake Avenue Live.” Crews were out setting up tents to welcome 1,000 people on Friday night and twice as many on Saturday night. The planning for this event began in May and the crew started working at six this morning. At “Lake Avenue Live” you can…
Brace Yourself For Traffic Congestion and Street Closures
Traffic from Canal Park and Park Point will use Lake Avenue instead of 5th Avenue West like many have done in the past.
DULUTH, Minn. – With nearly 19,000 runners and thousands of spectators, traffic congestion and street closures will test the patience of some. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) tells us I–35 north in Duluth usually has the most congestion marathon weekend, especially at the end of the work day from 4 – 6 p.m. “If you’re local and you’re not planning to participate in the marathon…
Rockets Launched at St. Scholastica
DULUTH, Minn.-Rockets took to the air earlier today on the campus of St. Scholastica. It’s all part of program called “Shoot for the Stars” Summer Institute, which is a week long program where 30 students from Lincoln Park work on STEM projects including rockets. Those participating in the camp said this type of hands on learning really helps them understand…
Business Booming During Grandma’s Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-With thousands of runners in town, that means business is booming. The Duluth Running Company says this is one of the busiest times of the year for them. Staff said most people coming in are looking for running clothing just before the race, along with nutritional items. They said most runners have their shoes worn in, but some runners…
Evening Update: 6-14-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
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New Breakfast Café to Open at the Endion Station
The Cafe Will Open July 7
DULUTH, Minn. – A new breakfast café is popping up next month at the Endion Station Public House in Canal Park. The café will be a collaboration between Duluth’s Best Bread and Endion. Many baked goods will be served up from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Friday through Sunday. Duluth’s Best Bread ownership told us they will also serve…
Veterans Service Office Moving in Duluth
the Building Buyer has not Been Named
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office in Duluth is moving on June 25. The office is currently located at 405 E Superior St and will be moving to a new spot at the Village Mall Office Building on Burning Tree Road. Due to the move the service center will be closed June 21 and June 22….
Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections
Wolves may be Dropped From Endangered Species List
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – The federal government is considering another attempt to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy battle over the predator species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday told The Associated Press that it has begun a science-based review of the status of the wolf, which is covered…
Audit Finds Minnesota had Inadequate Oversight of Care Centers
Two of the Programs Have Closed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A federal audit says the Minnesota agency responsible for protecting vulnerable adults in the state has failed to provide adequate oversight for 20 adult day care centers. The Star Tribune reports that the Office of Inspector General for the federal Department of Health and Human Services released the report last week. The agency found 200…
Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory
Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. – The Grandma’s Marathon Weekend officially kicks of today along with traffic advisories throughout the city. Here is a list of traffic advisories you should know about while traveling this weekend: Friday – June 17 – William A. Irvin Traffic on Harbor Drive behind the DECC will be closed at 3:00 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. traffic will…
Watchdog Report Faults Comey as ‘Insubordinate’
The Report Criticized Comey
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department has issued a stinging rebuke to the FBI for its handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The report released Thursday calls former FBI Director James Comey “insubordinate” and says his actions were “extraordinary.” But the report, by the department’s watchdog, does not find evidence that Comey was motivated by political bias or preference…
Summer Celebration to Kick Off Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market
The Celebration is Happening Thursday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Join residents, volunteers, organizations, and community leaders for the annual ‘Summer Celebration.’ The event serves as the annual kick-off to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market season. Organizers say there will be free food from local restaurants, live music with DJ Annu, children’s activities with the Lincoln park Children and Families Collaborative, and a bike blender with Whole…
Cooking Connection: Savory Salmon Caesar Salad
In this Week's Cooking Connection, Meteorologist William Seay Learns how to Make the Perfect Salmon Caesar Salad
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s cooking connection, Meteorologist William Seay is joined by Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner Jeff Fort. Fort prepares a freshly cut salmon caesar salad, a popular summer item on the Texas Roadhouse menu. Recipe: -5oz. salmon filet -Seasoned with in house seasoning mix, but do not over season -Butter or oil on flat top or frying…
42nd Annual Land of the Loon Festival in Virginia
The Festival will Start Saturday in Virginia with a Parade, Craft and Food Vendors
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Happening Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, the 42nd Annual Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival will be taking place in Virginia. The festival is hosted in Olcott Park, and organized by residents in the area. This will be organizer Luke Chopp and his wife’s ninth year coordinating the Festival. The entertainment begins at 9:00…
Midday Update 6-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 14, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, midday update, News, weather, William Seay
PolyMet, Forest Service Land Exchange to Close June 28
PolyMet Still Waiting on Permits to Mine
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Forest Service has notified PolyMet Mining Corp that the land exchange between the two agencies is set to close on Jun 28. This means that PolyMet, upon title transfer, will now have surface ownership rights to approximately 19,000 acres of land. According to PolyMet officials the title transfer of the 6,650 acres of federal land…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Voter Clothing law
Ruling Found the law Violates the First Amendement
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has struck down a Minnesota law that restricted what voters can wear to polls. The justices ruled Thursday that the law violates the First Amendment. Still, the justices’ 7-2 ruling suggested that some restrictions on what people can wear to vote are permissible. Most states have laws restricting what voters can wear to cast…
Minnesota man Indicted on Federal Weapons, Pipe Bomb Charges
he has Pleaded not Guilty to Charges
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A western Minnesota man faces federal charges that he illegally possessed 10 machine guns as well as unregistered pipe bombs and silencers. A federal grand jury indicted 46-year-old Chad Lee Monson of Willmar on numerous firearms violations last week. Monson returns to U.S. District Court for a detention hearing and arraignment Friday. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports…
New York Attorney General Sues Trump Foundation
Schneiderman Ordered the Foundation to Stop Fundraising in New York
AP Photo/Evan Vucci/newsfileNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s foundation served as a personal piggy bank for his businesses, legal bills and presidential campaign, New York’s attorney general said Wednesday as she sued the charity, Trump and three of his children. The Donald J. Trump Foundation “was little more than a checkbook for payments from Mr. Trump or his businesses…
Body of Missing Boater Recovered From Hay Lake
The men Have not Been Identified
WALKER, Minn. (AP) – The body of a missing boater has been recovered from a Cass County lake. Sheriff’s officials say he was thrown from a boat along with another man on Hay Lake near Backus Tuesday afternoon. The other man was rescued and was treated for minor injuries. The other man’s body was recovered late Wednesday afternoon. The Minnesota…
Morning Update 6-14-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, June 14, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, grandma’s marathon, Morning, News, Update, weather, William Seay
Two New Business Join in on Revitalizing Lincoln Park
Owners of both Corktown Deli and Brews and Love Creamery are celebrating their grand opening in Lincoln Park on the 1900 block of West Superior Street.
DULUTH, Minn.- Two new businesses opened their doors in Lincoln Park Wednesday. These businesses are part of a larger movement to transform a section of Duluth, which hasn’t seen much new development in a long time. The Lincoln Park district continues to grow, and neighborhood residents are excited to see more accessible food options. Many business owners are collaborating to…
Dozens Of Rats Force Shutdown Of Congdon Park School, Grounds
Workers Have Been Trapping About Five Rats a Day
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District, the Congdon Park Elementary School building and grounds will be closed for the summer due to a rat infestation. Officials say they are working with a local pest control company to clear a population of rats — roughly 75 of them — from the footing and foundation system under the school gym. Burrows…
Hotels Sell Out For Grandma’s Marathon
Each room at the Holiday Inn will have a race gift bag with water and snacks.
DULUTH, Minn. – Local hotels in Duluth are either sold out or close to it for the busy race weekend. The General Manager at Holiday Inn on West Superior Street tells us his team is excited to welcome in guests from all over the world. The hotel is booked solid on Friday with just a few rooms left for Saturday. “Grandma’s is actually kind of a fun easy…
Pastor Walking Miles With Cross To Share Message of Hope
Steve Epp started his mission of walking with the cross almost four years ago.
PROCTOR, Minn. – Take a look at this. That’s Pastor Steve Epp from Tulsa, Oklahoma, carrying a wooden cross on his back just outside of Proctor today. Steve tells us he’ll be walking across the state, his 15th state, on a journey to share faith and love. He wants to uplift people no matter the obstacles they may be facing. “Two hundred military/armed forces committing suicide…
Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Brings Huge Financial Boost to Twin Ports
Grandma's Marathon is the 11th largest marathon in the United States and about 20,000 thousand runners are registered this year.
DULUTH, Minn. – This sign on Interstate 35 in Duluth says it all, expect heavy traffic and detours in the area not only during the 42nd Annual Grandma’s Marathon this Saturday, but also Thursday and days after the big race. While traffic congestion will undoubtedly test the patience of drivers over Grandma’s Marathon Weekend their wallets will open up for one of the city’s biggest tourism weekends of the year. Grandma’s Marathon is the 11th largest marathon…
Human Development Center Opens in Medical District
The center helps nearly 600 individuals every month.
DULUTH, Minn.- A new The Human Development Center in Duluth is providing multiple services at one location. The center helps individuals in Saint Louis County dealing with mental illness and addiction. The new location allows all 75 community support workers to work under the same roof. Previously the services were scattered throughout Duluth, being at one location helps workers coordinate…
Concrete Poured for Sport Court at Gary New Duluth Rec Area
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. –A new addition to the Gary New Duluth recreation area had a big step in the right direction earlier today. This morning, workers from h-m-i poured concrete on the new sport court at the rec area. H-m-i is a duluth-based company that specializes in concrete jobs like this. General Superintendent Chauncey McGregor says his company takes…
Supplies Headed to Grandma’s Marathon Water Station 24
DULUTH, Minn. –With setup for Grandma’s Marathon in full swing, Mile Marker 24 is preparing for its spot as one of the most important water stations on the race course. Mile Marker 24 is the Fitger’s complex and a vintage 1936 Fitger’s beer delivery truck is stocked to the brim with supplies for the water station. Fitger’s has been Water…
Evening Update: 6-13-2018
A look at the latest news and weather
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I-35 Construction Adds to Heavy Backups for Marathon Weekend
MNDOT Advises to Expect Delays
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday is the official kick off to the start of Grandma’s Marathon weekend events and MNDOT is issuing notices of expected heavy traffic. Heavy backups are expected along I-35 due to increased visitor traffic and regularly scheduled construction throughout the area. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on I-35 from the South Pine County…
Strange, St. Luke’s CEO to Retire in 2019
The Search for a new President/CEO is Underway
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s CEO, John Strange, has announced he will be retiring in July 2019. Strange has been with St. Luke’s since 1992 beginning his career with the company as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Four years later Strange took on the role as Interim President and CEO and one year later accepted the position…
Search for Missing Boater Continues in Cass County
The men Have not Been Identified
WALKER, Minn. (AP) – Searchers on a Cass County lake are looking for a man who was thrown from a boat and remains missing. Two men were in the boat that overturned Tuesday afternoon on Hay Lake near Backus. Cass County sheriff’s officials say one man was rescued and treated at the scene for minor injuries. The sheriff’s office says…
Duluth Teacher Accused of Sex With Former Student Appears in Court
Winterfeld is due Back in Court July 3
DULUTH, Minn. – Karla Winterfeld appeared back in court yesterday with a request to reduce her bail. Currently her bail is set at $100,000 which Winterfeld asked to be reduced to $50,000. According to court reports the judge denied this request stating “bail to stand as previously ordered.” The Duluth Middle School teacher admitted to having sex with her foster…
Midday Update 6-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, city council, midday update, New, News, Update, weather, William Seay
Planning for the Ultimate Vacation: Retirement
Finanical Advisor Barry Bigelow says Planning for Retirement Requires More Planning than Your Annual Family Vacations
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is in full gear and for many, that means traveling the country and taking some much-needed time off. But if you’re like many Americans, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time planning this summer’s getaway than you have planning your ultimate vacation; retirement. Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor Barry Bigelow says retirement planning requires just…
St. Paul Raccoon Reaches Roof After Scaling Downtown Tower
#MPRaccoon
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A raccoon stranded on the ledge of a building in St. Paul, Minnesota, captivated onlookers and generated interest on social media after it started scaling an office building. Onlookers and reporters tracked the critter’s progress at it climbed the UBS Plaza on Tuesday, interrupting work and causing anxiety for some. By Wednesday morning it had…
Beautiful Butterflies Back at Lake Superior Zoo
The Butterfly House Exhibit will Remain Open until Mid-September at the Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. – After months of cold and snow and back by popular demand, butterflies have fluttered their way back into the Lake Superior Zoo for yet another summer. Mother Nature forced opening day of the exhibit to be pushed back, but it’s not stopping visitors from flocking to local attraction. “People are enchanted when they come here,” said…
Nevada Pimp Dennis Hof Wins GOP Primary, Ousts Incumbent
Owner of Legal Brothels Wins Republican Primary for State Legislature
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pimp Dennis Hof, the owner of half a dozen legal brothels in Nevada and star of the HBO adult reality series “Cathouse,” won a Republican primary for the state Legislature on Tuesday, ousting a three-term lawmaker. Hof defeated hospital executive James Oscarson. He’ll face Democrat Lesia Romanov in November, and will be…
Morning Update 6-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, grandma’s marathon, Headlines, lincoln park, Love Creamery, morning update, William Seay
Duluth Firefighters Draft Censure Resolution
The Union Believes the Chief and Deputy Chief Violated Labor Laws
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The Duluth firefighters union has drafted a resolution to censure the department’s chief and deputy chief. The local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters recently approved the draft which needs to be reviewed by larger union and voted on at the August convention. WDIO-TV reports a statement from Local 101 says the union believes…
Enjoying the Park Point Rummage Sale Tradition
It's been a Duluth tradition for over 30 years.
DULUTH, Minn.- The Park Point Rummage Sale stretches four miles long, drawing in first-time “garage salers” and veterans who know all the tricks. This year did not disappoint shoppers or sellers. “Beautiful area of Duluth for one thing, to be coming into Park Point, seeing the lake right around here and they have such beautiful flowers here,” shoppers Lindy Danielski…
New Exec. Dir. Starts At PAVSA
DULUTH, Minn. — Sara Niemi is officially in her new role as executive director of PAVSA in Duluth, which is also known as the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault. Niemi has a Master’s degree in mental health counseling, did graduate internship work at a sexual assault center in Minneapolis and spent the past five years at the…
Duluth Remembers Pulse Nightclub Shooting On Two-Year Anniversary
At the time the Pulse Nightclub shooting was the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in the United States and the deadliest incident of violence among the LGBTQ community.
DULUTH, Minn. – Today marks two years since 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The community there gathering at a church ringing a bell for each of the victims. Meanwhile people gathered outside the gay nightclub to write messages. This as Florida Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed June 12th as Pulse Remembrance Day. Orlando, Florida isn’t the only city reflecting tonight on the anniversary of the shooting massacre at Pulse Night Club. Many within the LGBTQ community in Duluth and…
Grandma’s Saloon & Grill Preps For Busy Marathon Weekend
During Grandma's Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 thousand pounds of pasta.
DULUTH, Minn. – Meanwhile Grandma’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park is getting last–minute preps done for one packed marathon weekend. And get this, preps begin in May starting with the hiring of more than 50 new staff members. During Grandma’s Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 pounds of pasta. The marathon weekend also officially kicking off summer tourism season. “It’s a great time, usually…
AICHO Unveils New Mural In Downtown Duluth
It took about four months to complete and the mural will officially be installed on the wall at a later date.
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Indian community housing organization’s second indigenous mural project in Duluth was unveiled. It’s located at 2301 W. Superior St. The mural is a collaboration with the College of Saint Scholastica’s Public Art Program. The artist says the inspiration behind the mural was housing, indigenous food systems and culture. “I would hope when people look at…
One Man In Jail After Stabbing Incident
The suspect suffered minor injuries.
DULUTH, Minn. – A man is facing serious charges in a case where he ended up being stabbed. Police tell us the guy was trying to force his way into a home when a woman inside stabbed him. It happened around 8:30 Monday night on the 1700 block East Fourth Street. Police tell us the two know each other. The suspect suffered minor injuries. He’s facing preliminary charges of first–degree burglary and threats of violence. Categories: Community,…
