DULUTH, Minn.- CHUM and the Union Gospel Mission have been working together to collect supplies like pencils, markers and notebooks from the community for the last couple of months. And today, more than 1000 backpacks stuffed with those supplies were given out to students in need. Susan Jordahl-Bubacz the Executive Director of the Union Gospel Mission believes students having the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack honored service men and women Thursday by giving away free pairs of socks. The store teamed up with Darn Tough Vermont Socks as a way to thank current military members, veterans, police officers, EMT, and firefighters in the community. “It’s something a lot of people are excited about,” said Elizabeth Vaughn, with Duluth Pack. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 31st annual Duluth–Superior Pride celebration kicked Thursday night at The Depot with the Mayor’s Reception. Duluth mayor Emily Larson was joined by Superior mayor Jim Paine to show support for the Twin Ports LGBTQ community. Organizers say Duluth–Superior Pride has continued to grow every year, with much of that possible because of the continued recognition from…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for soar students. Soar is a non-profit program that helps people who have faced challenges in their lives get back on their feet. The North Central Regional council of carpenters partnered with Soar to offer a pre-apprenticeship program, and today, 7 students celebrated their hard work with…
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DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight the Duluth Superior-Pride Festival kicks off in the Twin Ports with a proclamation from mayors from around the Northland. Tomorrow several parties and a picnic will be held. The fun continues Saturday with a festival in Bayfront Park along with a family 5-K on the Waterfront Trail. It’s call capped off Sunday with the Pride Parade which…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local American Red Cross volunteers headed south to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts received training before their trip. Thursday, at the Red Cross’ Duluth office, volunteers learned how to deploy, what to expect both in Texas and when they come home, as well as a class in sheltering fundamentals. The local Red Cross already has ten…
FARGO, N.D.-Last night, a remembrance of 22-year-old Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind was held in Bismarck , North Dakota. Greywind, who was pregnant, was allegedly murdered by a couple earlier this month who wanted her baby. Later police found the suspects with her child. They have now been charged with murder. Today multiple Northland Native American organizations are reminding the public of Sheila…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A unique race, winding through the scenic pines and hardwoods of Cloquet, with one goal in mind; find the Lost Forester in three hours or less. The Lost Forester is an intense 20K adventure run designed to be difficult, running off trail up and down some of the steepest hills. The route includes 11K of trails followed…
NEW YORK (AP) — The scope of Wells Fargo’s fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers’ permission between 2009 and 2016. That’s up from 2.1 million accounts that the bank had cited in September 2016, when it acknowledged that employees under pressure to meet aggressive…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Big changes are coming to a decades old school along the North Shore. Silver Bay’s William Kelley School auditorium will soon have new seating options, but staff, students and community members are looking for financial support. A campaign has kicked off, allowing anyone to purchase a new seat for $200. There are currently 700 seats that need…
Swede midge ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new invasive insect has made its way to Minnesota and is causing damage to various vegetables and crops. according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The swede midge is a small fly that infests crops such as broccoli, cabbage, or canola. The insect was first discovered by the MDA in 2016 in Ramsey…
DULUTH, Minn. It’s down to Labor Day weekend to get in those summer activities. The back to school buzz was in the air Wednesday, as several Duluth Public Schools held open houses. Parents along with their kids packed schools across the Northland. Schedules are passed out back packs are full kids are excited to start the school year. “Probably going…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The head of Wisconsin’s troubled youth prison plans to step down next week. Lincoln hills/Copper Lake Superintendent Wendy Peterson asked Department of Corrections officials this week to transfer into the role of education director at the facility outside Irma, saying the superintendent’s job was taking her away from her family. She will start that position on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lucky’s 13 Pub has been in Duluth since February and so far business is going well for the restaurant. The pub offers several selections on their menu and has many tap beers and cocktails. For this week’s Cooking Connection FOX 21’s William Seay learned how to make the restaurant’s “13” Chopped Salad. “13” Chopped Salad: Lettuce Kidney…
NASHWAUK, Minn.-Chippewa Capital Partners has received a 30-day extension to find financing to complete construction of a Nashwauk mining project. Today, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said that if Chippewa can’t secure financing for the project, the permits to mine there could be lost. If that occurs, the Department of Natural Resources will regain control of the mineral leases there. “I…
MAHTOWA, Minn. – A tradition taking over downtown Mahtowa each Labor Day weekend is continuing as the 9th Annual Rat Rod Rendezvous starts up Saturday. Car lovers will be bringing their rat rods from all over the country. The show is taking place Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd. There will be live music, a golf tournament and a…
WASHBURN, Wis.-A Marshfield, Wisconsin man died Wednesday after falling overboard on a sailing vessel, leading him to drown in Lake Superior. 68-year-old Stanley Szczytko was attempting to untangle a line on a sail of the 42-foot-boat when the incident happened. When the line was freed, he was pulled overboard. He was not wearing a flotation device. The incident occurred between Hougton…
NORTHWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Minnesota man has lost his life after a farming-related accident. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on Tuesday, August 29 just after 10 a.m. The accident occurred in the 43000 block of Moose River Rd, in Northwood Township. That is located in the far northwest portion of Beltrami County, approximately 100 miles…
CANYON, Minn. – A Northland cabin is a total loss after fire overtook it Thursday morning. St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies got the call just before 2:30 a.m. When they got to the home at 8292 W. Rose Lake Drive in Canyon, the cabin was fully engulfed in flames. This was a privately owned cabin and no one was there…
DULUTH, Minn. – A big name in Northland country radio is about to step away from the microphone. That person is B105’s Cathy Kates who has been on the radio in the Northland for two decades. But that’s all coming to an end – on her terms – at the end of the week. “Probably just the fact that I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders have family members living in the Houston area who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. This is Mariel Jordan. Her mom, sister, and nephew all live in the Houston area. She says her family is dealing with just a little bit of water damage; they’re feeling fortunate about that. She says her family moved there…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Superior schools and other K–12 schools in Wisconsin could see a spending increase over the next two years. On Monday, the state legislature’s budget–writing committee voted to include a $639 million funding increase over the next two years. The heart of Gov. Scott Walker’s education funding proposal would raise per–pupil aid by $200 this year and $204…
DULUTH, Minn. – People in the Northland are getting geared up and ready to go, loading up an entire semi-truck of donations to help the flood victims in the Houston area. On Wednesday, Northern Light Community Church opened its doors for anybody to drop off donations. Many families stopped by with cases of water and bags filled with toiletries. This…
LUTSEN, Minn.-Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort is looking at expanding another 550 acres. The land they would be using, which is part of the Superior National Forest, would nearly double the area they have for skiing. The plans are still in their initial phases and the Forest Service would have to issue a permit for the resort to use the land….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Meats started remodeling in March. New floors were put in, new coolers were added, and an office space was demolished and put on a higher story. Now that the remodeling is coming to a close, business is USDA approved. This means Superior Meats can now sell to restaurants and convenience stores, opening up a whole new market…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Douglas County Farmers’ Market opens up every Wednesday in the Summer time so community members can buy fresh produce. The market was at the Superior Public Library for several years, but because of the Belknap reconstruction project, was moved to 1215 Banks Avenue in Superior for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. But the location change, and even…
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police have announced the preliminary autopsy results of Savanna Greywind who was found in the Red River on Sunday, Aug. 27, after she was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 19. According to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner, the preliminary cause of Greywind’s death was due to homicidal violence. Specific were unable to be released, including how…
Photo: The Bemidji Pioneer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Officials who run a popular language and cultural immersion program in the north woods of Minnesota warn that potential changes in visa rules could make it hard for them to hire enough instructors. Christine Schulze, executive director of Concordia Language Villages, is urging alumni and other supporters to contact their congressional representatives and…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Cohasset, Minnesota man is dead after an accident on Highway 37 near Clinton Township. The incident happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. A motorcycle driven by Donald Hilligoss, 60, was traveling westbound on Hwy 37 when a Hyundai Sonata driven by 19-year-old Niomi Boulanger, of Eveleth pulled out in…
Robert Keogh HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender moving into the Hibbing area. Forty-two-year-old Robert Alan Keogh, will be relocating to the 4100 block of Kerr Location. A notification meeting will be held on August 31 at 6 p.m. at the Little Theatre in the lower level of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local Duluth man is heading to Texas this weekend to help those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey and he’s asking for help. Mike Letica is hosting a Water Drive on Thursday, August 31 from noon to 7 p.m. at Denfeld High School. Letica is asking for donations of water, cots, air mattresses, medical supplies, cash donations…
(City of Duluth)DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation is notifying the public of a trail closure in Chester Park. Due to the recent heavy rainfall, a segment of hiking trail on the east side of Chester Creek, between Skyline Parkway and the 8th Street bridge has washed out. Trail closure signs are in place leading up…
HOUSTON (AP) — Harvey’s floodwaters started dropping across much of the Houston area and the sun peeked through thinning clouds Wednesday in the first glimmer of hope in days for the besieged city. But the crisis was far from over, with the storm doubling back toward land and battering communities near the Texas-Louisiana line. The storm, meanwhile, began to give…
DULUTH, Minn.-The old Porter’s restaurant in the Holiday Center is getting replaced. In October, the Lyric Kitchen and Bar will open. Management at the new spot said they have been seeing a lot of changes in downtown Duluth, which caused them to change the theme of the old Porter’s. “Duluth keeps changing and we wanted to be a part of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tropical Storm Harvey is causing devastation in Texas with thousands evacuated and mutiple deaths reported. As people around the country try to help those affected, the American Red Cross is doing whatever they can to help as well. Dan Williams, the Executive Director of the American Red Cross serving Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, stopped by FOX 21…
HOUSTON (FOX 26 Houston) – The largest crude oil refinery in the United States has shut down due to flooding form Tropical Storm Harvey. Motiva Enterprises’ Port Arthur plant, which has been in operation for more than 100 years, stopped operating Tuesday night. Motiva Enterprises has as crude capacity of over 600,000 barrels a day, supplying gasoline and diesel to…
Justine Damond, Fox 9 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A prosecutor in Minnesota says he expects to decide by the end of the year whether to charge a Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 about a possible sexual assault in her neighborhood. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says his office has received emails and phone calls from…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hurricane Harvey is taking a devastating toll on millions in Texas. Many are facing life or death situations. It’s a reality also hitting hard for many furry friends. Harvey is leaving thousands howling for help. Animals are stuck in Texas shelters looking for a life saver. “It’s awful, they need help. There are so many dogs that…
Rainy conditions in the Northland are great for business for local white water rafting companies. Minnesota White Water Rafting in Cloquet guides tours down the St. Louis River where they say all of the rainfall has created optimum water levels. Two years ago they actually had to temporarily close due to low water levels. This year, it’s a much different…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the year, 4-H offers a variety of community learning programs designed to help kids explore something new. In this week’s Great Outdoors, FOX 21’s Matt Van Winkle takes us to the St. Louis River for the club’s first hooked-on-fishing event. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. — This fall, the Nemadji Golf Course in Superior will look a little different. As the city’s Public Works Director Todd Janigo puts it, “A par five will become a par three,” through the autumn. Enbridge Energy is working on a replacement project for its Line 3 oil pipeline, and part of that project will now run right…
DULUTH, Minn. – A sixteen year old musher from Brule is on a mission to compete in the 2018 Junior Iditarod in Alaska. Talia Martens made her announcement Tuesday at Yappy Hour in the Fitger’s Courtyard, and of course her lead dog was with her. Talia has the backing of John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon champion Jamie Nelson who has…
HOUSTON – As Hurricane Harvey relief continues, volunteers from across the country head to Texas to lend a helping hand to people affected by the storm. Some of those volunteers are from right here in the Northland. From providing assistance to people in shelters to caring for animals left homeless by the storm, Northlanders are finding ways to help those…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – More protests occurred today just outside Superior at the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Reconstruction Project. The Douglas County Sheriff says six people were arrested, but no one was violent. Authorities did say one person chained themselves to some machinery at the scene. This is the third incident in the last few weeks at the site. Enbridge says…
DULUTH, Minn. – A donation drive for those affected by Hurricane Harvey will be held at Denfeld High School on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. Mike Letica and other local business leaders are asking the public to drop off cash donations, as well as items like bottled water, air mattresses, toiletries and pet food. This weekend, Letica will…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the recent rainy weekend dumping 1-5″ inches of rain across the Northland, its puddled up and left soggy and muddy trails, forcing them to close. According to the cyclists of the Gitchee Gumee Shores, when you put your footprint or bike tire through the goopy mud, the imprint leaves a lasting mark. The rut catches water…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is resigning to take a job with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement Tuesday, Cathy Stepp will become deputy administrator for the EPA’s Region 7. Stepp has been DNR secretary since 2011. Walker appointed Deputy Secretary Kurt Thiede to serve as…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A jury has awarded more than $20 million to the family of a woman who died days after giving birth to her son at a Minneapolis hospital. The verdict in Hennepin County District Court Monday is the result of a lawsuit by Nicole Bermingham’s family against a nurse and Emergency Care Consultants, which provides emergency medical personnel…
Highways around downtown Houston are empty as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey overflow from the bayous around the city Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 in Houston. (AP Photo) HOUSTON, Tex. (AP) – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed that police Sgt. Steve Perez has died after he became trapped in his patrol car as he was driving to work. The Houston Chronicle…
