Evening Update: 1-18-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News
News
Paper Mill in Duluth Looking to Expand
Verso Paper Mill Hoping to Get $1 Million Loan
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is working on submitting an application for a $1 million loan to help along an expansion of the Verso paper mill in Duluth. The mill is planning on having an expansion project worth an estimated $21 million so the plant can stay more competitive by being able to process scrap paper into pulp. The city…
Hayward Has Ideal Ski Condtions
About Nine Inches of Powder Cover Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis.-In recent weeks snow has pummeled the Northland much to outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Today, Fox 21 checked in with Northlander’s in Hayward to see how much they are enjoying it. There are nine inches of snow on the ground there, which is making ski trail conditions ideal. One person we spoke with said he’s traveled all over the state…
Opponents Blast Walker’s Welfare Proposals
Food Stamp Recipients Would Be Required to Take Drug Tests Under New Plan
MADISON, Wis.-Opponents say Gov. Scott Walker’s welfare overhaul proposal is a politically tone deaf effort that will do more harm than good. Walker on Thursday called on the Legislature to approve a variety of measures that include tougher work requirements, additional drug testing and a new photo identification requirement for food stamp recipients. Bobby Peterson is director of ABC for…
Tigers at Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone Enjoy the Snow
Big cats take adavantage of cold weather and destroy snowmen
Sandstone, Minn – Rescued tigers play like kittens at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. Check out this video sent to us by Executive Director and Founder, Tammy Thies. This style of rough-housing may give some “paws,” but the tigers seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The goal of the non-profit is providing a natural sanctuary to wildcats that cannot live in…
Duluth Man Dies After Allegedly Crushed by Vehicle When Working on it
Incident Happened at Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street
DULUTH, Minn.-A 58-year-old man was killed earlier today after a vehicle he was performing maintenance on, rolled onto him while he was in front it. That’s what police believe happened at an incident that happened at about 9:45 a.m. in the area of Ninth Avenue East and Ninth Street. Police are still investigating the incident, but foul play is not…
Developer Says It’s Moving Forward With Keystone XL Pipeline
500,000 Barrels a Day Will Move Through Pipeline
LINCOLN, Neb.-The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline says it is moving forward with its plans and hopes to begin construction next year. TransCanada Corp. said Thursday that its decision builds on the Nebraska Public Service Commission’s decision to approve a route through the state on Nov. 20. The company based in Calgary, Canada, says it has secured enough long-term…
Minnesota Misses the Shortlist for Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Amazon to Make Final Decision on Site Later This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota has missed the cut in the race to land Amazon’s second headquarters. The Seattle-based tech giant released its list of 20 finalists on Thursday morning, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and many more. But Minneapolis and St. Paul weren’t on the list. Amazon opened a casting call for its business this summer…
Unemployment Rates Lowest They’ve Been in Minnesota in 17 Years
Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota unemployment rate has reached a 17-year low of 3.1 percent, with jobs growing in the Duluth-Superior area by 2.1 percent in the last year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released those figures today noting that the unemployment rate has been cut in half, compared to seven years ago. “Minnesota’s economy has greatly improved…
Catering By Bellisio’s Cooks up Savory Pasta Dish
Cooking Connection: Pasta from Heaven
DULUTH, Minn. – During the winter months, a savory dish is always a great dinner choice. Bellisio’s in Canal Park offers many meals that fit that bill. For this week’s Cooking Connection, the Executive Chef of Catering By Bellisio’s, Eric Denney, showed FOX 21’s William Seay how to make Penne from Heaven. PENNE FROM HEAVEN Heat olive oil in pan…
Arc Minnesota Supports Northlanders with Disabilities Searching for New Careers
“Taking Control of Your Employment Future”
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday afternoon Arc Minnesota is offering Northlanders with disabilities a chance to get insight on succeeding in a new career. A national speaker, Bob Niemic, will be presenting. Niemic has traveled around the country to discuss ways people with disabilities can find employment that matches their interests. The session will be from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. in…
Wisconsin Unemployment Hit Record Low in December
Unemployment Rates Reaches Three Percent in December
MADISON, Wis.-Preliminary estimates show unemployment in Wisconsin reached a record low in December. The state Department of Workforce Development released figures Thursday that show the unemployment rate in December was three percent. That’s a record for December and matches the lowest rate on record. The rate was down 0.2 percentage points from November. The national unemployment rate in December was…
Fire Damages Garage, Injures One in Hibbing
Fire Being Investigated at This Time
Courtesy, Friends of Northland FireWire Facebook pageHIBBING, Minn.-The Northland FireWire is reporting that a garage was destroyed by a fire at 4 a.m. today at the 3800 block of Third Avenue East in Hibbing. One person was taken to the hospital in the incident with unknown injuries. The house, which was unattached to the garage, has moderate damage. The cause…
Government Shutdown Could Happen This Week If Agreement Isn’t Reached
The Republicans control both the House and Senate.
DULUTH, Minn. – Congress has a lot of work to do with the possibility of a government shutdown hanging in the balance. The last time there was a government shutdown like that the year was 2013. History may repeat itself if an agreement isn’t reached by Friday. A government shutdown can delay services or anything that people receive from the federal…
Fly Tying Classes at Great Lakes Fly Shop
Learn how to tie your own flies for spring
DULUTH, Minn. – Being that it’s winter, the only kind of fishing there is to do is through a hole in the ice. But that’s not stopping some fishing enthusiasts from thinking about spring time. Great Lakes Fly Shop in Duluth offers fly tying classes furring the winter months, helping fly fishing fans learn the craft of tying their own…
Child Care, Long-Term Care Facilities Get Tough Against Flu Outbreak
DULUTH, Minn. – Long-term care facilities and child day cares are on alert to help prevent the spread of flu as the state of Minnesota has recently seen an explosion of influenza cases. It’s so bad health experts are describing this year’s flu season as severe and one of the worst in recent memory. One child has even died this…
Inclusive Care Units Now Available in Superior
In the future Katie hopes to have an Inclusive Care Unit in Duluth.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s United Presbyterian Church has the first of its kind, an inclusive care unit. The box is filled with cold weather goods like mittens and socks. Anyone can grab what they need and the public isn’t responsible for restocking the box. There will be five inclusive care units located throughout Superior. “The idea was to place it outside where people could come and…
Evening Update: 1-17-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news duluth
Growing Season Sprouts at Engwall’s
Spring Officially Begins on March 20, but the Staff at Engwall's are Already Ordering, Planting and Watering
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is still a little over two months away from the official start of spring, but when temperatures plummet as low as they have been, it’s hard not to think of warmer weather. Spring in the northern hemisphere begins on Tuesday, March 20, and one business in the Northland is already growing more and more excited….
Proud Parents Root For Their Son To Play In the Super Bowl
C.J. Ham graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 2011.
DULUTH, Minn. – Last Sunday the Minnesota Vikings miracle win over the New Orleans Saints kept them alive in the playoffs. It also means Duluth’s very own C.J. Ham has more football to play this season. His parents Tina and Cortez work in Duluth and they are still excited about that big win. The Ham’s believe C.J. was destined to play in the NFL and watching…
Fairlawn Mansion Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Pattison State Park is named after Martin Pattison.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A birthday celebration was held for the man who built the Fairlawn Mansion. Martin Pattison would have been 177 years on Jan. 17. He was instrumental in developing the Northland, so what better way to mark the occasion than with cake and cookies? Fairlawn guests received guided tours of the more than 42 room mansion that was built way back in 1891….
Transmission Line Repairs May Cause Outages for Some Lake Country Power Members
The Outage Could Affect Members From Floodwood to Jacobson
Logo Courtesy Lake Country PowerGRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-Lake Country Power is making emergency repairs to a transmission line going into its Cedar Valley substation, which could cause power outages for members from Floodwood to Jacobson. “Lake Country Power will re-route electric service in the area in an effort to prevent service interruption while crews from Minnesota Power, the transmission line owner,…
One-Year-Old Child and Woman Ejected From Vehicle at Munger Shaw Road
All Have Non-Life Threatening Injuries
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn.-A 24-year-old woman and one-year-old girl were ejected from their vehicle at 9 a.m. today, after their truck drove off the left side of Highway 2 at Munger Shaw Road, rolled, and then struck a tree. Neither have life-threatening injures. A four-year-old boy remained in the vehicle during the incident, but he was also left with non-life threatening…
Harley the Cat Looks for a Forever Home
Harley was Featured as Pet of the Week; He's 12-Years-Old and is Located at Animal Allies Humane Society in Dultuh
DULUTH, Minn. – Meet Harley! Harley is 12-years-old and was featured as Pet of the Week on FOX 21 Local News at 7 Wednesday morning. When arriving at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, Harley was diabetic. After losing a few pounds, obtaining proper medications and eating right, he is no longer diabetic. Now, Harley is looking for his new…
Twin Ports Women’s March to Fill Duluth Street this Weekend
Feminist Action Collective Advocates for Women's Rights
DULUTH, Minn. – Last year, millions of women marched around the country advocating for women’s rights. This effort was also present in Duluth. This weekend, that sight will be seen again as men and women fill the street for the cause. The Feminist Action Collective is hosting the 2nd Annual Twin Ports Women’s March on Saturday, January 20. The day…
MNsure Boasts 116K Signups in Record Year
Open Enrollment Ended Sunday
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s health insurance exchange says it enrolled more than 116,000 residents in plans this year. MNsure announced its record level of signups for the individual market on Wednesday. It comes days after open enrollment ended Sunday in Minnesota. The exchange’s high watermark showcases the flexibility of a state-based exchange amid cuts to the health care law at the…
Minnesota Supreme Court: Order to Unlock Phone With Fingerprint Constitutional
Case Was Connected to Burglary Where Man Was Required by Judge to Unlock Phone With Fingerprint
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a judge’s order requiring a man to provide his fingerprint to unlock his cellphone was constitutional and didn’t violate his right against self-incrimination. Wednesday’s decision comes in the case of Matthew Diamond, who wanted burglary and theft convictions overturned in connection with a 2014 robbery in Chaska. Diamond’s attorney argued the district…
Great Outdoors: Hockey ‘Rink Rats’ Enjoy Cold
Great Outdoors: Hockey 'Rink Rats' Enjoy Cold
Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
Two Dogs Die In House Fire
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Northland family is without a home, and their two dogs are dead after a fire. St. Louis County authorities said a neighbor saw the family’s home up in flames around 3 p.m. Tuesday on Bergstrom Junction Road in Grand Lake Township, which is about 20 miles northwest of Duluth. Nobody was home at the…
Preparing for the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Officials say the trail is in ideal condition for the marathon.
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It’s the longest sled dog race in the country outside of Alaska and the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is coming up next weekend. Back in the late 1800’s John Beargrease and his brothers would travel from Duluth to Thunder Bay Ontario delivering mail. John became known for using sled dogs and is…
New Restaurant Opening Downtown Two Harbors
'McQuade's Pub and Grill' Will Use Locally Sourced Ingredients
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The owner of McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More in Two Harbors is working on a new project spicing up a bar formally known as The Pub. Frank McQuade is transforming the vacant bar into McQuade’s Pub and Grill, which aims to open in February. The restaurant will offer a lunch menu with sandwiches and burgers, and full-course…
Tax Pros: File Sooner Than Later
Tax Pros at H&R Block on Grand Avenue in Duluth Have Already Helped Dozens of Taxpayers this Year
DULUTH, Minn. – This year the IRS will start accepting tax returns on January 29. According to the IRS, nearly 155 million individual returns are expected to be filed this year. Business is already booming at H&R Block on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. Tax professionals say they’ve already had a few dozen customers walk through the door. This year…
Evening Update: 1-16-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: news duluth
Hundreds March in MLK Tribute
The march shows there is no room for hate in Duluth.
DULUTH, Minn.- People around the nation are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The Duluth NAACP Chapter is continuing the Birth of a New Nation, the theme for a series of events honoring MLK in the Twin Ports. Its become a Northland tradition for people of all ages and races to march through down town Duluth in unity on MLK day. “We’re…
Semi Crashes into School Hurting Four People Including Three Kids
Semi Crashes Through Wall of Elementary School
Minnesota State Troopers along with Lyle firefighters at the scene of a semi that collided with the west side of Lyle Public School Tuesday morning in Lyle. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com. Courtesy Austin Daily HeraldLYLE, Minn.-A semitrailer truck veered off a highway and crashed through the wall of an elementary school in southern Minnesota, injuring four people including two children in a…
Pawlenty Says no to Senate Bid for Franken’s Seat
Pawlenty was the Former Governor of Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he won’t run this year for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Al Franken. The two-term Republican governor and one-time presidential candidate had considered a bid in the weeks since Franken resigned due to sexual misconduct allegations. Pawlenty’s fundraising prowess and deep connections made him a prized recruit for Republicans who…
Fairlawn Mansion Celebrates Martin Pattison, Begins Garden Talks
Northland Uncovered: Fairlawn Mansion
DULUTH, Minn. – This week a celebration in the Twin Ports is honoring a man with a major impact on the area. Wednesday, January 17 would be Martin Pattison’s 177th birthday. Superior Public Museums is recognizing the day with half-priced tours of Fairlawn Mansion and dessert. The free cake, cookies, and tea will be in the Fairlawn gift shop….
Gov. Dayton Releases Bonding Bill Proposal
Multiple Northland Projects Are on The List, While Others Are Not in the Bill for Now
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A new public works bonding proposal has been issued by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. The bill calls for $1.5 billion to be spent on a variety of projects throughout the state, creating an estimated 23,000 jobs. Much of the funding would go toward higher education, along with repairing infrastructure, and other state buildings. More than $542 million would…
Duluth Celebrates the Season with New Winter-Themed Event
Cold Front February Kicks Off with Frigid Fun
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is celebrating the season with a brand new winter-themed event. Cold Front February will last throughout the month, but the first weekend, February 1-4, will be full of fun to kick-off the celebration. This will all focus on the Canal Park and Lake Place Park area of Duluth. Senior City Planner Steven Robertson…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Yellow Bike Coffee
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It’s no secret that the closer you get to Hermantown and the Miller Hill Mall, the more you see big box stores and chain restaurants. One coffee shop in the heart of Hermantown has the answer to this – locally roasted coffee and a made-from-scratch food menu. Yellow Bike Coffee opened the day after its predecessor –…
BoomTown Opens Only Commercial Brewery on the Iron Range
BoomTown Brewery in Hibbing Already Offers Several Beers
HIBBING, Minn. – For the first time in many years, beer is being brewed on Minnesota’s Iron Range. BoomTown WoodFire opened in Eveleth back in 2015 offering what the owners call “comfort food with a twist.” Now, there’s a new BoomTown located in Hibbing, and this one includes the only commercial brewery on the Iron Range. “I think it’s kind…
Duluthians Get ‘A Taste of France’
Zeitgeist Offers Monthly 'Spirit of Duluth' Events
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians got a taste of France tonight at Zeitgeist in Downtown Duluth. A french meal was served with gouda stuffed dates, potatoes in sauce, and chocolate mousse. After dinner, there was a screening and discussion of a French film. The curator of the event says French food isn’t about flavor, but about the dining experience. “In the…
Soap Making with Market Day Duluth
Market Day Duluth Started as a Pop-Up Shop in March, 2017, Now the Owners Have Expanded with Goods and Services
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly one year since Market Day Duluth was started as a pop-up shop in Downtown Duluth. Now the owners are helping hundreds of people every year to create handmade everyday essentials. Owner and instructor Lanae Rhoads has been making soap for 12 years and teaching others to do it for over 10. Rhoads says soap…
Jersey Sales Spike After Vikings Win
The Minnesota Vikings Beat the New Orleans Saints, Advancing Minnesota to Play to Eagles
DULUTH, Minn. – Local sports retailers are seeing a spike in sales. The staff at Pro Image at the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth say customers were coming in right away when they opened their doors at 10 a.m. The store’s manager says jersey sales for players Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen are on the rise, so much so, the…
Northland Foundation Grants Help Fund After School Programs
A total of 37 grants are being given out in Northeastern Minnesota.
DULUTH, Minn.- After–school programs and in–school enrichment across Northeastern Minnesota are receiving funding from the Northland Foundation. One of the largest grants is going to CHUM, totaling $50,000. Overall the Northland Foundation is giving out over $507,000 worth of grants to 37 non–profits and schools. The Duluth Area Family YMCA is receiving $20,000. The money is going towards the Teen Core…
Soo Locks Close for Winter, Allowing Maintenance Work
U.S. Army Corps Handling a Variety of Maintenance Projects at Site
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.-The Great Lakes navigational locks at Sault Ste. Marie closed for the winter season today, enabling the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to handle a variety of maintenance projects. The Soo Locks are located on the St. Marys River, which links Lakes Huron and Superior. More than 4,500 vessels haul up to 80 million tons of cargo,…
Shots Allegedly Fired During Domestic Disturbance in Sawyer County Saturday
One Person Arrested in Incident
LENROOT TOWNSHIP, Wis.-A 39-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly firing shots during a domestic disturbance in Lenroot, Wis. The incident happened at about 1 a.m. at a residence on Valley Road. A 40-year-old female victim was located at a residence away from the location where it allegedly occurred. The victim said she was physically assaulted by a…
Minnesota Waters Deal With Excess Chloride From Road Salt
Excess Chloride Can Damage Infrastructure
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Fifty Minnesota lakes and streams are on the state’s impaired waters list because of too much chloride. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the chloride is mainly from road salt. Excess chloride can damage aquatic life reproduction, corrode infrastructure and cause humans health problems. Shingle Creek was the first body of water added to the list about 20 years…
Minnesota State Fair to See Improvements
$11 Million Being Invested into the Fair
MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is getting $11.1 million in improvements for the 2018 fair. More than $7 million will be used for capital work while another $4 million will go to maintenance projects – all the money was approved by the fair’s state board of directors Sunday. All projects are funded through state fair operating revenue and grants from the Minnesota…
Minnesota Sees Rise in Sugar Beet Crops; Wisconsin Potato Production Up
Minnesota Has Record Year for Sugar Beet Crops
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota farmers produced slightly smaller corn and soybean crops last year than in 2016, but they produced a record sugar beet crop. The Agriculture Department reports Minnesota’s sugar beet crop at 12.5 million tons, up slightly from the previous record in 2016. Farmers harvested fewer acres but had a record average yield. Soybean production in the state was down 2…
