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Piedmont Panthers Receive Graduation Surprise from Overseas

Piedmont Kindergartener Zach Ault Dealt with Emotional Struggles After His Mom was Deployed in January, 2018

June 1, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s estimated more than 1.3 million children in the United States are currently living with a parent who is serving overseas in the military. Everyday events happen, memories are made and often one parent is forced to miss out. But thanks to today’s technology, three students at Piedmont Elementary in Duluth has the surprise of a lifetime…

Evening Update 6-1-18

Local News and Weather Headlines for Friday, June 1

June 1, 2018

Brett Scott,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Convention, duluth, Evening Update, News, northland, students, Update, weather

The Science Behind Running

The special test monitors athletes on a treadmill, tracking the amount of oxygen taken in and how much carbon dioxide is being produced.

June 1, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The lakewalk has been full of runners and with Grandma’s Marathon just two weeks away let’s take look at the science behind running. For some running is fun but for others it’s an intense sport. “It’s amazing to see the numbers change and their skill development as well,” St. Scholastica’s Head Cross Country Coach Chad Salmela said. To improve training…

Harbor City Students Help Habitat for Humanity

June 1, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. –It’s the beginning of the construction season for Habitat for Humanity and a dozen students from Harbor City International School stepped up to help at a property in Duluth. The students are picking up brush and debris and even helping to relocate a fence on a tax-forfeited property in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. There’s no house on the…

Professional Hockey Players to Coach Young Athletes at Annual Camp

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is Back for Third Year

June 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some local students are going to be coached by the pros this summer as they strap on their skates for another year of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp. The camp was co-founded by professional hockey players and Northland natives Brett Olson and Mike Sislo. “I’m just excited to get on the ice with the kids. I…

Minnesota GOP Convention Begins in Duluth

Multiple Candidates Vying for Nomination

June 1, 2018

Site Staff,

**UPDATE** Representative Jim Newberger, Becker, was endorsed for the United States Senate seat with nearly 80% of the vote on the first ballot for the senate seat currently held by Amy Klobuchar. State Senator Karin Housley, Stillwater, was endorsed for the United States Senate seat on the first ballot for the senate seat resigned by Al Franken. The…

State Quarantines Deer, elk Farms After CWD Positives

Both Properties Tested Positiive for Chronic Wasting Disease

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(DNR) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – State officials have quarantined a deer farm and an elk farm after animals on both properties tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced the quarantines Friday. The agency said in a news release that the National Veterinary Laboratory confirmed Thursday that a 15-year-old whitetail doe and a…

Survey Report Suggests Midwest Economy Still Steaming Ahead

Highest Level in 14 Years

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states has jumped to its highest level in 14 years. The report released Friday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index hit 67.3 last month, compared with 64.5 in April. The March figure was 62.1. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he…

Religious Leaders Oppose Proposed Minnesota oil Pipeline

Hearings Will be Held Later This Month

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Hundreds of religious leaders are opposing a proposed oil pipeline that would run across northern Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio reports that faith leaders say Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 project threatens Minnesota’s climate, environment and Anishinaabe people. The Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light and the Minnesota Poor People’s Campaign led the effort. The groups plan to deliver…

5 dead, nearly 200 sickened in romaine lettuce outbreak

Four More Deaths Linked to Food Poisoning Outbreak

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Four more deaths have been linked to a national food poisoning outbreak blamed on tainted lettuce, bringing the total to five. Health officials have tied the E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona. The growing season there ended six weeks ago, and it’s unlikely any tainted lettuce is still in stores or people’s…

One in Hospital After Bayfield County Crash

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

June 1, 2018

Site Staff,

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – A crash in Bayfield County yesterday left one woman with injures to her legs, back, hips, and neck. The Bayfield County Communications Center received a call that a 2002 Ford Escape had crashed near the woods with a female trapped inside the vehicle on USH 2 near Forest Road in the Town of Keystone. When officers…

Trump Says June 12 Summit With Kim Back on

Singapore Summit is Back on

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12. Trump says after an Oval Office meeting Friday with North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol that he’d be making a mistake not to go forward with the on-again, off-again nuclear summit in Singapore. Trump says his meeting…

MN Department of Health Issues Beach Advisory Alert

The Beach Will be Re-Sampled on Monday

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – A lake advisory has been put in place today by the MN Department of Health. According to the advisory, the Minnesota Point Harborside/15th Street beach has a ‘water contact not recommended’ alert in place until further notice. The advisory was put into place due to elevated E.coli bacteria that was identified from samples collected on Thursday which…

Political Parties to Meet to Endorse for Minnesota Governor

Endorsing Conventions Will Begin Friday Afternoon

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Democratic and Republican activists are preparing to gather to answer one major question: Who will the two major parties endorse in the wide-open race for governor? Endorsing conventions were set to begin Friday afternoon, with Republicans meeting in Duluth and Democrats set to gather in Rochester. The parties will also endorse candidates for a pair…

Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Braces for Tariff Cost Increases

Harley Davidson Stock Fell 2.2 Percent

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson could see the price of its motorcycles rise as the result of trade tensions. The Trump administration said Thursday it is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Europe, Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico responded with tariffs of their own, and the European Union is expected to follow suit. In a statement, Harley-Davidson…

St. Luke’s Hospital Supports Cancer Patients and Survivors with Lecture Series

Cancer Survivorship: Managing Legal and Financial Aspects of Cancer

June 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital is working to educate cancer patients about managing the legal and financial aspects of cancer. This morning, Manager of the Regional Cancer Center at St. Luke’s, Stacy Sandberg stopped by FOX 21 to give details of the lecture. It’s happening Tuesday, June 12 at Marshall School and the deadline to register is Tuesday, June…

Duluth Hosts First Paddlers and Rowers Week

June 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – With seemingly endless fresh water available throughout the state of Minnesota, several Northlanders are passionate about human-powered watercraft sports. This morning we learned more about the newly established Paddlers and Rowers Week. It’s all to celebrate human-powered watercraft. The fun starts on Saturday, June 2 with a “learn to row” event. On Sunday, June 3 there will…

Companies Propose two Wisconsin Solar Facilities

The Farms Would Cost About $390 Million

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A pair of energy companies is asking state regulators for permission to build two new solar farms in Wisconsin. Chicago-based Invenergy and Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources asked the Public Service Commission Thursday for permission to build the farms at a cost of about $390 million. Invenergy wants to build in Iowa County. NextEra wants to build…

District Signs Purchase Agreement for Former Nettleton School

Heriloom Property Management is Potential Buyer

June 1, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A purchase agreement has been signed by the School District to sell the former Nettleton Elementary School building to Heirloom Property Management. According to school district officials, Heirloom is interested in potentially turning the building into market rate apartments. School District CFO Doug Hasler says they are hopeful the sale will be completed within the next 30…

Man Facing 14th Drunken Driving Charge

Nordell hit a Mailbox, Utility Pole and Speed Limit Sign

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

WAUPACA, Wis. (AP) – A 64-year-old man is accused of driving drunk for the 14th time since 1994 after crashing his car in Waupaca County. A criminal complaint says Daniel Nordell, of Almond, hit a mailbox, a speed limit sign and a utility pole in Farmington last week before he was arrested. WAOW-TV says a preliminary breath test found his…

US Gains 223K Jobs; Unemployment at 18-Year low of 3.8 pct.

Wage Gains Remain Below Typical Levels

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP, File)WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent. The Labor Department says average hourly pay rose 2.7 percent from a year earlier, a slightly faster annual rate than the previous month. But wage gains remain below…

Threat Closes Minneapolis High School

Police are Investigating the Threat

June 1, 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Classes have been canceled at a Minneapolis high school because of a threat. School district officials didn’t provide details of the threat at Washburn High School. But, spokesman Dirk Tedmon says classes were canceled Friday because there was no time to complete an investigation. School officials learned of the threat from a report made at the school….

After 46 Years, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment CEO Retires

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson proclaimed May 31. 2018 Gary P. Olson Day in Duluth

May 31, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – After 46 years with the organization, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment CEO Gary Olson has retired. Friends and colleagues hosted a special surprise retirement party for Olson, who started the organization all the way back in 1972. While he is stepping down from the CEO position, he’s not leaving behind his life work entirely. “It’s an…

Eight-ball Tournament Kicks Off with Olympic Champs

The Gold Medal winning U.S. Curling Team shot some pool with some pros

May 31, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – The sport of pool and the sport of curling teamed up this evening for the 8–ball Olympics at the Break Room in Duluth. It is the 3rd annual 8 Ball Classic Pool Tournament weekend. Thursday was a special blending of two unique sports, as Team USA Olympic Gold Medalists teamed up with professional pool players from the Mosconi Cup…

Volunteers Plan 500 Trees in Duluth For Arbor Month

May 31, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – May is Arbor Month in Duluth, and volunteers came out to help the city of Duluth plant around 500 trees across the western waterfront trail on Thursday. The trees have been provided by the U.S. Forest Service. Categories: Business, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Design Expo Held

Expo Aimed at Hospitality Industry

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The hospitality industry took center stage today during the first ever Duluth Design Expo. The event, held at Clyde Iron Works, featured trending hospitality products from more than 30 vendors. The program was organized by the Duluth firm Architecture Advantage, who wanted industry leaders to learn more about trends in that market space. Organizers of the event said it…

Bubble Tea Shop Opens at Mall

Shop Opens in Old Teavana Location

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Bubble Tea Company of Duluth has opened at the Miller Hill Mall right next to Younkers. The store opened earlier this week in the old Teavana location. Management of the new shop says she got the idea after making multiple trips to New York and seeing all the bubble tea shops there. The shop will not only specialize…

Dental Assistant Shortage Hits Northland

LSC and Hibbing Community College Combining for New Program

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Right now there is critical shortage in the Northland when it comes to dental assistants. In order to battle that problem, Lake Superior College and Hibbing Community College, are coming together to develop a dual campus to provide a dental assistant program in the Twin Ports. LSC already does offer a dental hygienist program, but dental assistants serve a…

Eagles fan Accused of Punching Police Horse Sues Team, Cops

The Eagles Wont Comment on Pending Legal Action

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

(Andrew Mills/The Star-Ledger via AP, File) PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Philadelphia Eagles fan accused of punching a police horse and a mounted officer before the Eagles’ NFC championship victory is suing the team and police, claiming he didn’t strike the horse and he was beaten for no reason. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the lawsuit Andrew Tornetta filed Wednesday alleges assault…

Husky to Hold Community Update and Open House

The Update Will be Held at the Superior Middle School

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Superior Refinery will be holding a community update and open house on June 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Superior Middle School. Refinery representatives will be on hand to answer questions on topics such as the current status of the refinery and plans for the next steps. Other experts will also be on…

Duluth Kmart and Sears Closing

Closing Will be September 2018

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sears Holdings has released a list of Kmart and Sears stores that will be closing in 2018. According to the company release the Duluth Kmart located at 215 North Central Avenue and the Sears located at the Miller Hill Mall will both be part of the 72 stores closing this year. “The company on Thursday, May 31…

Lake Superior College Offers Free Education Camps

Summer Camps and Academies Run Throughout June

May 31, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The school year may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Lake Superior College is once again helping with that this summer. This morning, Kirsten Bowman, the Assistant to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, stopped by FOX 21 to discuss the free Career Exploration Academies and Camps for…

Wisconsin Students Grow Spinach in High Tunnel Greenhouse

UW-Extension Offers Opportunity For Learning and Job Experience

May 31, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

WASHBURN, Wis. – For the past two years, the UW-Extension has been working with Washburn High School to see how high tunnel to see how high tunnel greenhouses can help with growing produce all year. “I’ve learned that spinach is pretty hearty,” said ninth-grade student Seth Johnson, “we’ve been testing different heats, different soils, to see what makes it grow…

Oat Groat Risotto and Ramp Pesto

Cooking Connection: At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe

May 31, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Cooking Connection we were back in the kitchen with At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe. The restaurant hosts a locally-sourced, from scratch kitchen. This week we made risotto with pesto and steak and mushrooms. The restaurant is located at 1902 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55812. For more information head to www.astccc.net. Pesto 1…

Nearly 5,000 Gallons of Gas Leak Out of Ely Holiday

More Updates Coming This Afternoon

May 31, 2018

Site Staff,

Courtesy Nick Wognum, Ely EchoELY, Minn.-Nearly 5,000 gallons of gasoline have leaked out of a Holiday gas station in Ely, according to the city’s top official. Mayor Chuck Novak told Fox 21 that gasoline permeated the ground and made it into their storm water system. He said it’s still not clear on what kind of environmental impact the leak will…

Settlement Reached in St. Paul Archdiocese Bankruptcy Case

The Archdiocese Will Hold a Press Conference Thursday

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – An attorney says the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has reached a settlement in its bankruptcy case with more than 400 sexual abuse victims. Victims’ attorney Jeff Anderson says he will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Thursday to discuss a “consensual bankruptcy reorganization plan” between the survivors and the archdiocese. His statement…

Once a Reluctant Lt. Gov., Fischbach Joins Pawlenty Campaign

Fischbach has 22 Years in the Legislature

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has chosen the state’s newly sworn-in lieutenant governor as his running mate. Pawlenty announced Thursday that Republican Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach would join the campaign. Fischbach resigned her Senate seat last week and was sworn in as Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s lieutenant governor after resisting the job for months. Fischbach confirmed…

Trump Says he’s Giving Full Pardon to Dinesh D’Souza

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will pardon conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud. Trump tweeted Thursday: “Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D’Souza today. He was treated very unfairly by our government!” D’Souza was sentenced in 2014 to five years of probation after he pleaded guilty to violating federal election…

Sears to Close Another 72 Stores as Sales Plunge

The List of Stores is Expected to be Announced Thursday Afternoon

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Sears is closing another 72 stores after reporting a first-quarter losses and plunging sales. The struggling retailer said Thursday that it has identified about 100 stores that are no longer turning profits, and 72 of those locations will be shuttered soon. The list of store closings is due to be announced mid-day Thursday. Sears Holdings Corp.,…

US Going Ahead With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico

The Move Sure to Raise Worries of Trade war

May 31, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Francois Mori)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. The move is sure to raise worries of a trade war with American allies. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says there will be a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum….

Pilot Project Compares Home Deconstruction Vs. Demolition

What's saved from the deconstruction will be sold to the public this week.

May 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Houses that are no longer suitable to live in are typically demolished and taken to a landfill but one Minnesota project potentially has a more environmental solution. Multiple sites are now being deconstructed rather than knocked down. The deconstruction of the tax-forfeited property at538 Rose Street is helping 85% of the materials stay out of a landfill. The…

New Rip Current Warning Signal Unveiled

The New Rip Current Warning Signal Flag is Located on the South Pier Near the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge

May 30, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Staff at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth recently applied for funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add a rip current signal flag on Corps property near the Aerial Lift Bridge. On Wednesday, the new signal flag was unveiled with a ceremony including staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and…

With Spring Comes Farmer’s Market Season

Duluth Farmer's Market is open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings

May 30, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s spring, and with that means the start of the farmer’s market season. The Duluth Farmer’s Market has been open since the May 5. People are able to come in and scope out the unique items from local producers. With all this strange weather we’ve been having, it’s a good time to check it out. “We’ve had some…

Pak’s Green Corner Gets Ready to Open in New Location

Pak's Green Corner opens Friday at its new location on Tower Ave. in Superior

May 30, 2018

Graham Hakala,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Pak’s is back! After Pak’s Green Corner closed up shop in Duluth more than three years ago, the “World Café” is back in business at the new location of the former Kenny Wong’s at 1901 Tower Ave. With the opening coming up on Friday, many of Pak’s fans are excited to have her back. “I shut my…

Duluth-Superior Film Festival Kicks Off

The five-day festival features films that feature the Northland

May 30, 2018

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local filmmakers and cinema fans are coming together for the Duluth-Superior Film Festival happening this week. Thursday kicks off the five day film celebration with the feature Virginia, Minnesota, a film that takes place in Duluth and along the north shore. “People just enjoy being told good stories,” festival director Richard Hansen said. “They like to see…

Duluth Boy Loses Battle With Cancer After Completing Bucket List

Dexter Ojeda Was 11 Years Old

May 30, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – An 11-year-old Duluth boy whose bucket list included a chance to star in his own horror movie has lost his battle to cancer. Dexter Ojeda died Wednesday afternoon with his family by his side. His mother posted on Facebook to say Dexter was a warrior and “he was so, so brave. He was always so happy, even…

Iron Mug Under New Ownership and Name

Starting on June 9th it will be called Letica's Iron Mug.

May 30, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

Duluth, Minn.- The Iron Mug Coffee House is a staple the Morgan Park neighborhood, announced it would be closing its doors earlier this month but now it’s getting some new life after being purchased by a longtime Morgan Park resident. After receiving many concerned calls about the fate of the Iron Mug Coffee House friends convinced local businessman Mike…

Pier B in Duluth Now Offers Boat Rentals

May 30, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. –Pier B Resort in Duluth is now offering a new chance to get out on the water on Lake Superior and the St. Louis River. The hotel, located right near Bayfront Park in Duluth, has marina space right on the water and it is sharing its marina with a company called “YourBoatClub.” The hotel now has six pontoon…

Homeland Security Rep. Visits Twin Ports

May 30, 2018

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn –The Twin Ports welcomed a U.S. congressman from Texas – the head of the House Homeland Security Committee Michael McCaul. Representative McCaul, a Republican from Austin, met with government and industry leaders at the Public Safety Building in Duluth earlier this morning. At the roundtable discussion were members of local law enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard members, Border Control,…

First Responders Honored in Duluth

Police Officer and Firefighter of Year Named

May 30, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the community were honored today. A special thank you was given to two of those first responders earlier today as the Duluth firefighter and police officer of the year were named. Both winners were humble in the award they received, as they both said they couldn’t be happier with how…