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Critically Endangered Tamarin Welcomed to Local Zoo

The Lake Superior Zoo welcomes a critically endangered species to the family.

November 3, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a baby Cotton-top Tamarin on Thursday. Zoo officials say this is a very exciting addition to the family. Tamarins are a critically endangered species, with an estimated population in South Africa of 6,000. The baby was born following recommendations from the Species Survival Plan, a program which guides breeding of critically endangered…

Hermantown is not Receiving LGA in Upcoming Budget

Local government aid cut in Hermantown due to a glitch.

November 3, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown is receiving no local government aid for the 2018 budget. This is the fourth year the city has received a cut in LGA. Back in 2016 an unintentional error caused the city to receive less LGA than the state determined. The glitch was corrected, but it was too late to fix the city from getting funding in…

Preparing for Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opener

Hunting shops are busy with Northlanders preparing for deer hunting.

November 3, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Many Northlanders making final preparations before Minnesota firearm deer hunting opener takes place bright and early Saturday morning. Many hunters have already spotted bucks on their trail cams. With all the excitement, hunters need to remember the essentials. Many popular items bought from Fisherman’s Corner in preparation for the season are; scope protectors, hand warmers, and water proofing…

Hershey Unveils 1st New Bar Since 1995

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

(The Hershey Co.) PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (AP) – The first new candy bar to carry the Hershey’s name in more than two decades is set to hit shelves next month. The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based candy maker says Hershey’s Gold will go on sale Dec. 1. It’s described as a caramelized cream bar embedded with salty peanuts and pretzel bites. Hershey’s says the…

Unsecured Shard of Metal Smashes Through Woman’s Windshield on I-494

November 3, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Imagine watching as a shard of metal comes flying into your windshield, as you travel 70 miles per hour on the interstate. That was the case for a 38-year-old Minnesota woman traveling northbound on I-494 near I-94 on Thursday in Maple Grove. The Minnesota State Patrol posted the incident on their Facebook page, saying a…

Winter Anglers Allowed 1 Walleye on Mille Lacs

November 3, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

MILLE LACS, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that anglers will be allowed one walleye when the winter season opens on Dec. 1. Winter anglers will be allowed one walleye 20-22 inches or one longer than 28 inches. The DNR selected the size regulations to protect the walleye spawning population on the lake, which is largely…

Grand Rapids Couple Charged with Meth Related Crimes Involving Children

November 3, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A Grand Rapids couple have been charged with felony drug crimes after appearing in Itasca County District Court, according to Itasca County Attorney John Muhar. Forty-year-old Raymond Calhoun and Michelle Calhoun, 45, have been charged with Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree and Methamphetamine-Related Crimes Involving Children. According to court documents, the charges are based…

Key Piece of Evidence Found in Hunter’s Murder

Body of Victim was Found a Year Ago in Morrison County

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a hunter near Little Falls. Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a…

BMW Issues Recalls for Fire Risk

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) – BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood, and it’s recommending that they be parked outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman for the German automaker says the risk of fire is very low in both cases, but the vehicles should stay…

Minnesota Announces $16.6M in Grants to Fight Opioid Crisis

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is investing $16.6 million in federal grant money toward efforts to combat opioid addiction across the state. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper announced the grants Friday. State data shows that in 2008, less than 10 Minnesotans died from heroin overdoses. But the number of opioid overdoses has been on…

Bergdahl Gets no Prison Time

Former Army Sergeant Left Post Which Caused Soldiers to Get Injured in Search for Him

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

FORT BRAGG, N.C.-Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who walked off his post in Afghanistan and triggered a search that wounded some of his comrades, will serve no prison time, a military judge ruled Friday at the end of the politically divisive case that stirred debate during the president campaign. The charges centered on a decision by one soldier that affected…

Wise Fool Theater Presents First Show Since Name Change

Tonight: Wise Fool Theater's "The Merchant of Venice" Premieres

November 3, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night, Wise Fool Theater is presenting their latest show. “The Merchant of Venice” will run through the next two weekends. On November 3-4 and 10-11 the shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Matinee shows will be on November 5 and 12 at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at Lincoln Park Middle School. To purchase tickets,…

Duluth Trampoline Park Offers Fun for All Ages

Active Adventures: Jumping Around at Planet 3 Extreme Air Park

November 3, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A trampoline park is open in Duluth, but it’s much more than what you might think. Planet 3 Extreme Air Park offers extreme dodgeball, trapeze, launchpads, foam pits, dunk zones, a ninja obstacle course. All ages are encouraged to jump at the park. Planet 3 Duluth is located at 101 N 46th Ave W., Duluth, MN 55807….

Walker Signs Bill Aimed at Fentanyl Analogs

Bill Crackdowns on Opioids and Fentanyl in Wisconsin

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill aimed at deadly opioids known as fentanyl analogs. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid far more powerful than heroin, and its analogs have slight variants in the chemical makeup. They have been blamed for a spike in overdoses around Wisconsin. The bill Walker signed was passed just Thursday night in the…

Hunting Age Limit Set to be Removed in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill Which Removes Age Limit

November 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-Residents of any age, no matter how young, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the state Assembly passed that eliminates the state’s minimum hunting age. Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase a hunting license or hunt with a gun unless they’re participating in a mentored hunt. Children as young as 10…

Body Found Off Maintenance Road in Nashwauk

Body is of 24-Year-Old Curtis Strand Who Had Been Missing

November 3, 2017

Site Staff,

NASHWAUK, Minn.-A body discovered in a snow-covered ditch off a maintenance road near the Essar Steel mining property in Nashwauk, has been identified as a Hibbing man who went missing several weeks ago. Curtis Strand’s, 24, body has been taken to the Midwest County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination. It does not appear foul play was a factor in his…

Carlton County Medical Professionals Receive Narcan Training

Pharmacy's Have A New Protocol

November 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

The push to educate people on the access one has to Narcan expands outside of Duluth. Thursday medical professionals from towns across Carlton County came out to Fond du Lac Technical College to learn more about the protocol in Minnesota for area pharmacies. As part of the recent opiate protocol in Minnesota, community members are able to seek access to…

New Restaurant Owner Eyeing Closed ‘Blind Pig’

November 2, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Blind Pig on East Superior Street in downtown Duluth closed earlier this month, but the space could now turn into a new restaurant. The current owner, Rod Raymond, of Just Take Action, is in the process of signing the space over to a new entity that plans to open a new restaurant, according to real-estate broker…

Medical Discovery Team Has New Home

Hoping New Home Relieves Workplace Stress

November 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities around the Northland. In 2014 Medical Discovery Teams or “MDT’s” were created in Minnesota through support of Governor Mark Dayton. The Duluth-based team has a new facility to…

Weekend Spotlight: Nov. 3-5

November 2, 2017

Dan Hanger,

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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Pick-Up Truck on Tower Avenue

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck at 7 a.m. Thursday at North 12th Street and Tower Avenue in Superior. The pedestrian, who authorities have identified as 59-year-old Kenneth Meinke, of Superior, was crossing Tower when a company truck with a plow on it struck him. Police believe Meinke was in the crosswalk at the time…

Duluth Homebrew Supply to Close

Last Day They Will be Open Will be Nov. 12

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Homebrew Supply at Fitger’s has announced they are shutting down their business effective Nov. 12. The owners told us they have decided to pursue other interests rather than anything related to their business. Their entire stock of inventory will be half off until they officially close their doors. Below find a statement they posted on Facebook. To our…

Mock DUI Crash Held in Superior

Event Organized by Senior at Superior High School

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A mock crash was held for a drunk driving scenario at Superior Middle School today. It was all part of a student’s senior project who wrote the script and did a lot of the work to make it happen. She said she was inspired by a fellow student who lost a family member to a drunk driver. “I want…

Essentia Health Hosts Fundraiser for Patients, Community

Fundraiser Will Be Held in Three Locations at Hospital

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia Health’s holiday fundraiser has begun. Two of their gift shops, along with their community room, will be open tomorrow to sell baked goods and many different gift items like ornaments. All the funds for this sale, will go toward a great cause. “All the profits from this show and throughout the year go to our St. Mary’s Auxiliary…

Fundraiser Being Held at St. Luke’s to Help Patients

Event Will be Held Tomorrow From 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-It’s that time of the year again, where St. Luke’s Hospital needs your help. Their Volunteer Service Guild is hosting a fundraiser sale that goes through tomorrow at the hospital’s gift shop. Multiple items are on sale there, including jewelry and clothing. Volunteers at the event said the funds raised will go toward patient care programs along with medical…

Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Offers Year Round Fun

Railroad Has America's Only Bed and Breakfast Dinner Train

November 2, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

TREGO, Wis. – If you’re looking for a trip to take this winter, a railroad in Trego offers the country’s only bed and breakfast dinner train. The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad takes riders to scenic spots in the north woods five nights a week all year long. They also host special events and will have a Santa train this holiday…

Shell Lake Arts Center Raising Funds for Building Improvements

Non-Profit Needs $4.5 Million to Make Necessary Renovations

November 2, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SHELL LAKE, Wis. – The Shell Lake Arts Center is raising funds to repair and rebuild their campus buildings. The Arts Center has educated kids for the last 50 years with programs in music, theatre, art and film. They need to raise $4.5 million to update their aging facilities. “We need to continue providing programming for the next fifty years…

Man Pulls Gun on McDonald’s Employee After Being Denied Egg McMuffin

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

(REUTERS) (FOX NEWS) – Police in Ohio are currently looking for a man who pulled a gun on a McDonlad’s employee after she told him he couldn’t order an Egg McMuffin. According to police, the man pulled up to the drive-thru of a McDonald’s located in Warren at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, WKBN reports. He was driving a…

Hermantown to Lose All Local Government Aid in 2018

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The following is a release from the City of Hermantown on Local Government Aid cuts: The City of Hermantown is preparing for another cut in Local Government Aid (LGA) as it prepares their 2018 City Budget. The City will lose all Local Government Aid in 2018. In 2017, the City received $66,001 in LGA, but the City…

Settlement Pending in Ventura’s Case Against ‘Sniper’ Author

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a yearslong defamation case. A court docket entry on Thursday says an upcoming conference and deadline for written statements were cancelled based on a “pending settlement.” Attorneys for both sides didn’t comment when asked for details…

Starbucks to Sell Tazo Tea Brand After Disappointing Sales

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks is reporting disappointing sales growth at its coffee shops around the world and says it will sell its Tazo tea brand to Unilever for $384 million. Shares of Starbucks Corp. fell 6 percent in after-hours trading Thursday. Starbucks, which bought Tazo about 18 years ago for $8.1 million, says it will now focus on its…

MnDNR Issues Mandatory CWD Testing Nov. 4-5

PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHEAST AFFECTED

November 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

(DNR) (MINNESOTA) – The DNR is asking hunters for their help this fall to determine if chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to central and north central Minnesota; deer in this area are currently not known to have CWD, but further testing will help determine its impact. Mandatory testing will be in permit areas in north, north central, and southeastern…

Minnesota Open Enrollment Has Smooth Start

40,000 People Visit Website on First Day

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Officials report a smooth start on the first day of open enrollment for Minnesota’s health insurance exchange. As of late Wednesday afternoon, the exchange said it had already seen more than 40,000 visits to its website. And a year after suspected robocalls tied up phone lines on the opening day of enrollment, call wait times were averaging just…

Farm Family Sues Dakota Access Over Farmland Damage

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota farming family has sued the Dakota Access pipeline company, alleging it reneged on promises to restore farmland damaged during the oil pipeline’s construction. Slack Family Properties accuses Dakota Access LLC of fraud, deceit, breach of contract, and taking property without authorization. The Argus Leader reports the Harrisburg-area family says five parcels of…

Norshor Theatre Deadline Fast Approaching

Walk Through Theatre Allowed Duluthians To See Progress

November 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- The pressure is on and the excitement is bursting from the supporters, backers, and arts community ready for the Norshor Theatre’s comeback. Developer and big financial backer George Sherman was at today’s press event among city leaders and the Duluth Playhouse. The transformation and restoration of the historic Norshor Theatre on E Superior St. is looking the clearest…

Duluth Police Department Awarded Grant to Help With Sex Crimes

Three Year Grant Is Worth More Than $400,000 and Will Help Partnership With PAVSA

November 2, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department was awarded a grant that will help them investigate sex crimes and work with PAVSA to help surviving victims. The department received a three year competitive grant of more than $400,000 from the federal government. The grant will help the department provide aid for victims of sexual assault. An additional sex crimes and…

Holiday Lighting Contest Begins

Multiple Cities Involved This Year

November 2, 2017

Matt Suoja,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Christmas Lighting Challenge has begun. Categories are now open for “Best Home,” “Best Business,” and even “Grand Master” in a variety of communities around the region including Duluth, Superior, Two Harbors, Cloquet, Hermantown, and Proctor. One of the event organizers said going around seeing all the lights reminds families about what this time of year is all about. “What’s…

Sclavi’s Italian Restaurant Features Breaded Pork Chop as Special

Cooking Connection: Breaded Pork Chop, Butternut Squash Risotto, Tomato Salad

November 2, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Cooking Connection FOX 21 was back in the kitchen with Sclavi’s Italian Restaurant and Bar. Owner Anthony Sclavi showed FOX 21 how to make a breaded pork chop with fresh rosemary, butternut squash risotto with gorgonzola, and a tomato salad. Sclavi’s is located at 1006 Tower Ave. in Superior, WI. They are open Wednesdays…

GOP Tax Plan Would Slash Corporate Rates, Help Wealthiest

MARCY GORDON & ANDREW TAYLOR - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that would slash the corporate rate and lower the personal taxes of most Americans but also limit a cherished deduction for homeowners, as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades. The proposal would add $1.5 trillion to the…

Mall of America Closing on Thanksgiving

November 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Mall of America, the largest shopping complex in the nation, has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. The mall made the announcement on Thursday and stated it will be making Black Friday a “seventh holiday” for its employees. Those who work directly for the MOA and Nickelodeon Universe…

Dayton Asks Lower Court to Hold Off in Budget Veto

Still Waiting on Supreme Court Decision

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Mark Dayton is asking a lower court to stay its ruling that his veto of the Legislature’s budget was unconstitutional while the Minnesota Supreme Court considers the case. The legal battle between the Democratic governor and Republican Legislature has been on pause for months. It surrounds Dayton’s decision to veto the House and Senate’s $130 million operating…

3 Killed in Colorado Walmart Shooting, Suspect in Custody

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

Police guard the front entrance to Walmart where a shooting occurred inside, Wed. Nov. 1, 2017 (AP) THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — A man suspected of walking into a suburban Denver Walmart and immediately opening fire with a handgun, killing two men and a woman, was arrested Thursday, about 14 hours after fleeing the store. Police used surveillance video to identify…

St. Luke’s Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration Sale

The St. Luke's Volunteer Service Guild is Hosting their Annual Holiday Celebration Sale Benefiting Hospital Patients

November 2, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers at St. Luke’s in Duluth are thinking holiday shopping already with their Annual Holiday Celebration Sale happening Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild hosts the fundraiser numerous times throughout the year. This unique holiday sale features holiday decorations, clothing, jewelry, toys by Melissa…

Absentee Voting Mistake Found on Duluth Ballot

Those Sent Wrong Ballot Can Vote Again

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Residents who voted absentee in multiple areas of Duluth have been given the wrong ballot. Those in Rice Lake, Gnesen, Normanna, Lakewood, and North Star were all given ballots that didn’t have the District One school board race between Rosie Loeffler-Kemp and Kurt Kuehn. City officials have contacted the 30 people who received the wrong ballot and said they…

UMD Purchases Solar Energy from Minnesota Power

November 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced it has purchased a 100 kilowatt block at the new Minnesota Power Community Solar Garden in Wrenshall. The community solar garden is an array divided into blocks that customers subscribe to in order to meet part or all of their energy needs. The over $213,000 purchase comes after UMD pledged…

Native American Heritage Month Begins at Black Bear

November 1, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

It’s going to be a busy month over at Black Bear Casino as history comes alive. Wednesday was opening ceremonies for Native American Heritage month in the Northland. All month long the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will hold events to educate others about their culture. They hope to clear up any confusion about what they stand…

Mills Says He Won’t Challenge Nolan in ’18

November 1, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Republican Stewart Mills says he won’t challenge U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan for a third time. Mills announced his decision in a Facebook post Wednesday. Much of the post blamed national Republicans for what Mills called a failure to support him late in the 2016 election. Nolan, a Democrat, already has one potential primary challenge for the northeast…

Eat Smart Month Aims to Help Northlanders Improve Heart Health

The American Heart Association Partners with Essentia Health, St. Luke's and Super One Foods to Promote Healthy Eating

November 1, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s time to gobble up the rest of your Halloween candy and prepare for a healthy holiday season. The American Heart Association is looking to help consumers celebrate National Eating Healthy Day. The Association along with Essentia Health and St. Luke’s hosted an event Wednesday evening at Super One Foods near the Miller Hill Mall. The event…

Salvation Army Ready to Help Those in Need on Christmas

Deadline to Apply is Nov. 22

November 1, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-With the Christmas season coming fast upon us, one local organization is working to make the needy’s holiday a little more special. Right now the local Salvation Army is accepting applications for Northlander’s who need a little extra help. You can come in and fill out a form for a holiday dinner basket or even request a gift for…

Healthcare Enrollment Begins in MN – And There Are Folks Available to Help Out

November 1, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — Starting today, Minnesotans can enroll in healthcare coverage through the open enrollment process. Minnesota is one of only 12 states with a state health insurance exchange. The process can be a little complicated, but there are some agencies around the area that can help. Generations Healthcare Initiative is one of those resources, with folks called “navigators” on…