CLOQUET, Minn. – March 16th is Saint Urho Day. The holiday was invented in Virginia, Minnesota to celebrate the fictional Finnish Saint Urho. According to the legend, Saint Urho chased the grasshopper out of Finland to save the grape crop. Every year, fins honor their patron saint at the Carlton County Historical Society. Olli Rahkola, a “true Finn” said “Grasshopper,…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD will host hundreds of local middle school and high school students on Saturday. The event will be hosted by UMD’s Swenson College of Science and Engineering. “This is our signature event,” said Amy Kireta, Swenson College’s Outreach Specialist. “We look forward to it all year and all ten of our departments get involved so we can…
ROME TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – A woman accused of animal cruelty after more than 200 animals were removed from her southern Michigan property has been arrested after authorities say they found additional neglected animals. Sharon Kay Evans of Lenawee County’s Rome Township was arrested Friday for violating an order not to possess animals. Sheriff’s officials say they acted on tips…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nicholas Lamerand received a year at NERCC or the St. Louis County Jail and four years supervised probation for the drive-by shooting incident that took place in February 2017 on I-35. Due to his cooperation with authorities he was able to avoid the possible 60 month prison sentence. Duluth police had initially responded to a call at…
ORR, Minn. – William Arnold Lindeman, 56, of Orr has been charged with Aggravated Robbery in the First Degree. He will be in court on March 22. The bank robbery happened at the American Bank of the North on Highway 53 on Wednesday. Lindeman pepper sprayed two bank employees, but no other weapons were found to be used in the…
HIBBING, Minn. – Nathan John Strom, 34, of Virginia has been charged with Felony Vehicle Theft and charges related to a DUI. He will be in court on March 22. Strom was arrested on Wednesday after stealing an HEMTT wrecker from the Hibbing Minnesota National Guard Armory. The HEMTT vehicle and the PLS trailer it was pulling were recovered with…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – Federal officials have tentatively decided to transport 20-30 gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan over the next three years to replenish a population that has nearly died out because of inbreeding and disease. The National Park Service said Friday it will make a final decision in 30 days, after the public has…
EDINA, Minn. (AP) – Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he’ll have an announcement soon on whether he’ll make a run for his old office. After speaking Friday at a Chamber of Commerce event in Edina, Pawlenty declined to say whether he’s definitely in. He called it “an answer for another day.” Pawlenty says recent fundraising in Florida was just “warming…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A study shows Wisconsin has the highest rate for fatal crashes involving elderly drivers in the country. The study conducted by TRIP, a national transportation research group, says 26 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin in 2016 involved someone 65 years or older. That’s despite the state having a lower percentage of older drivers compared to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton wants to undo some GOP-backed tax breaks passed last year and give some money back to Minnesota families. Removing tax cuts for some tobacco products, commercial properties and wealthy estates passed and signed into law last year was just a small part of the Democratic governor’s budget proposal released Friday. Those measures…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Historical Society is bringing back History Sunday events. This weekend, you can learn all about NOTHiNG. NOTHiNG was a plastic container with nothing in it. The gift box was a local sensation that was in response to the pet rock craze. The box was created by two local radio disc jockeys, Dale Botten and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating a major milestone. This year is the 100th year the church has been in Duluth. A group of Greek immigrants established the church in 1918. The church once had a congregation that was 99 percent Greek but is now filled with diverse backgrounds. To honor this milestone, church…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the luck of the Irish may be coming to CHUM Food Shelf. One local St. Patrick’s Day celebration is aiming to help with hunger in the Northland. Endion Station and CHUM have joined forces for a Green Grocery event. Between 11 a.m. – midnight on Saturday, March 17 anyone can donate $5 or bring a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over the last few years, the Duluth Rowing Club has worked to build a new home for their club. Now, a fully funded and finished new boathouse is nearly a reality. Northlanders have the chance to help with the final stages of work. More than 90 percent of the $1 million goal has been attained, and the…
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, AT&T squares off against the federal government in a trial that could shape how you get — and how much you pay for — streaming TV and movies. AT&T says it needs to gobble up Time Warner if it’s to have a chance against the likes of Amazon, Netflix and Google…
(Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida is the same company that designed the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota, after the old span collapsed more than 10 years ago. The engineering company is FIGG Bridge Group. Its new pedestrian bridge in Miami was hailed as a technological innovation…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the state should develop a report that helps county election officials identify people who aren’t eligible to vote. The legislative auditor’s office reported Friday after months of analyzing the state’s voter registration system. County attorneys carried out dozens of investigations that found registering or voting by ineligible people. But those county attorneys…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials took the first step Thursday to slash levels of addictive nicotine in cigarettes, an unprecedented move designed to help smokers quit and prevent future generations from getting hooked. The Food and Drug Administration floated the proposal last summer, but provided new details in a government filing on the potential impact of drastically cutting nicotine…
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About 300 up-and-coming firefighters will be in Duluth this weekend, learning how to do the job of saving lives at a fire officer training school at the DECC. It’s a conference held every year in southern Minnesota, but due to popular demand the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association is hosting its second Fire Officer & Training Officer School. A second…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s original Art Deco Theater was established in 1937 and was a premiere theater until the 70’s and almost 50 years later it will open once again. Several showed up to Beaner’s Central in West Duluth to learn more about the renovation progress of the historic Theatre. Bob Boone is the owner of the Reader Weekly and is…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s day one of the 2018 Bockfest and the festivities began after the traditional blessing of the Bock. Some people have showed up for all 24 of the Bockfests. Organizers say it’s one of the best ways to welcome spring here in Duluth and the warm weather was just right. Someone was on hand caramelizing beer for guests….
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Paddy’s Day is the Duluth Police Department’s (DPD) second most dangerous DWI holiday after Labor Day. The Irish holiday is on March 17 and police want you to have fun, but also be safe, so you don’t land in the slammer. You’re encouraged to designate a sober driver or call Lyft or Uber. Police say the bottom line is don’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson is looking toward the future and wants to let you know what’s in store for the coming year. She shared her vision in her State of the City at the NorShor Theatre. The location was a key theme in focusing on the city’s growing and thriving cultural community. The mayor also announced the launch…
DULUTH, Minn. – Victory for former UMD Women’s Hockey Coach Shannon Miller. She has won her federal case after she claimed in a lawsuit that her contract with the school was not renewed back in 2015 due to her gender and because she made complaints about equal treatment. After deliberating for about four hours, the jury awarded Miller about $3.7…
DULUTH, Minn. – Looking for a family friendly St. Paddy’s Day? The Lake Superior Zoo has you covered. There’s a lucky leprechaun hunt all over the grounds and shamrock-themed items in the cafe. Keeper talks will be offered throughout the zoo including a special lion training session. “We really wanted to bring a family friendly event so that people can…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD students recently got second place out of fifteen teams in a clean snowmobile design challenge. They showed off their prize-winning sled today and a diesel-powered snowmobile made by another UMD team. Students from different departments came together to fundraise, design, and build the quieter, more efficient machine. “It’s gaining real world experience hands on outside of…
DULUTH, Minn – Former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller won an anti-discrimination federal lawsuit against the University of Minnesota on Thursday. The jury — made up of eight women and four men — awarded Miller $3.74 million for sex discrimination and retaliation by UMD. Miller shared her thoughts after the trial with FOX 21 and what’s next for her…
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is in the air, on Thursday the Lake Superior Maritime Museum held its annual Spring Cleaning Day. Over 20 volunteers grabbed brooms and polish, making the Visitor Center at the Maritime Museum spick-and-span. One woman we spoke with loves the museum and volunteers every year to give back. “You learn a little bit every time you come,” volunteer…
DULUTH, Minn.- An outdoor furniture manufacturer in Duluth called Loll Designs is donating money to Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores. The donation helps COGGS build multi–use trails n Duluth. Loll Designs is apart of a Patagonia group called One Percent of The Planet, dedicated to donating apercentage of sales to environmental organizations. On Thursday COGGS was granted a $25,000 check to help build…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Earth Rider Brewery in Superior started production last year, now you can purchase Earth Rider brews in stores just in time for the weekend. In Superior, Wisconsin there hasn’t been a beer canning operation since the 1960’s until now. Earth Rider Brewery is lining up cans to hit the shelves. The new canning line can produce up to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The verdict is in. At around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon the jury found UMD to be liable for sex discrimination and retaliation against former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller. The jury awarded Miller $3.74 million. The jury was made up of eight women and four men. After hearing closing arguments for most of the morning the…
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, children ran down the sprawling aisles of Toys R Us in awe of the Barbies, the bikes and other toys laid out in front of them. Parents lined up for the latest Christmas fad, even if it meant standing in the rain. And, of course, there was that jingle that bored into your brain:…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota regulators have approved the final environmental review for Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. The unanimous vote by the Public Utilities Commission on Thursday sets the stage for the panel to decide in June whether to grant final approval for the project and whether to approve…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Senate Republicans apparently aren’t sold on Gov. Scott Walker’s school safety legislation. Walker introduced legislation Thursday designed to enhance campus safety, in part by creating $100 million in new school grants. The legislation doesn’t impose any gun restrictions or mandate teachers arm themselves. Walker called a special session for the Legislature to take up the bills….
MIAMI (AP) — A brand-new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances and authorities said they were searching for people. According to Authorities there are “several fatalities.” Gov. Rick Scott tweeted that he had spoken with Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez about…
DULUTH, Minn. – Prom isn’t too far away for many Northland students, and oftentimes it brings memories that are kept for years. However, the cost of prom can sometimes be daunting. The non-profit “If the Dress Fits” is here to help anyone struggling with buying a prom dress. They’re hosting their 3rd Annual Prom Dress Giveaway in the coming days….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Enbridge Energy is going before Minnesota regulators in hopes of clearing a significant hurdle in the company’s plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. The Public Utilities Commission is considering whether to classify the project’s final environmental review as adequate. In December, the PUC ruled it wasn’t and asked…
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MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin wildlife officials are launching the state’s first elk hunt. The Department of Natural Resources announced on its website Tuesday that hunters will be allowed to kill 10 bull elk across Sawyer, Bayfield, Ashland and Price counties from mid-October to mid-November and over eight days in mid-December. Four tags will go to Wisconsin residents through a DNR drawing. One…
MADISON, Wis.-Republican Gov. Scott Walker is introducing a package of legislation designed to enhance school safety. Walker unveiled the proposals Thursday morning. They include establishing an Office of School Safety within the state Justice Department, creating a $100 million school safety grant program and requiring mandatory child abuse reporters to report threats of school violence as well. Other bills in…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so for this week’s Cooking Connection we made an appropriate dish for the holiday. Local chef Arlene Coco was in the kitchen with FOX 21’s William Seay to make Leprechaun Dip Coco has three decades of experience, is a professional cooking instructor and gives cooking classes to groups of…
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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump continues to insist the United States has a trade deficit with Canada, following news reports that he claimed at a fundraiser about talking trade with the country’s prime minister without knowing all the facts. Trump says on Twitter Thursday: “We do have a Trade Deficit with Canada, as we do with almost…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Saint Fennessy 4K race is coming up on St. Patrick’s Day, this Saturday and spots are still open as of Wednesday. New this year, the race is offering youth pricing, inviting runners as young as six to join in. Runners are encouraged to dress-up in festive green and gold outfits. After the race votes will be placed…
