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Victim Speaks About Sexual Assault By Mexico Lindo Manager

Esteban Mata Plead Guilty to Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

November 15, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

The one-time manager of a popular Downtown Duluth Mexican restaurant is now behind bars, convicted of sexually assaulting a customer while working at the business last summer. Esteban Magana Mata, 35, was convicted of a felony charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct after he plead guilty to the charge in September. He was sentenced this week to a guideline two-year…

Gateway Tower Apartments Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Renovations

November 15, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 150-unit apartment building in Duluth that was about to be demolished, has turned into a celebration of new life. After nearly a year of a construction overhaul and millions of dollars in state tax credits to make it happen, the Gateway Tower apartments are like new. Before the remodel residents tell us they dealt with no…

Kids Skate at the Turkey Bowl on Ice

Skaters Bowled Frozen Turkeys Into Pins

November 15, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kids were getting their skate on Wednesday night at the Turkey Bowl on Ice at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Skaters bowled frozen turkeys into pins, trying to knock them all down. Families wrote holiday cards for military members overseas, and kids had a ball practicing their skating skills. “We want to skate!” said Jaidy and Jake,…

Blood Pressure Guidelines Changed By American Heart Association

Almost Half of Americans Are Now in the High Blood Pressure Category

November 15, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Almost half of all Americans are now considered to have high blood pressure according to the new parameters released by the American Heart Association. They say blood pressure should now be treated at 130/80 instead of 140/90. About a third of Americans were in the high blood pressure category before, but after moving the guidelines it now…

Thanksgiving Burrito Returns to Burrito Union

Seasonal Meal Takes a Thanksgiving Dinner and Wraps It in a Tortilla

November 15, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – November is here and that means the Thanksgiving Burrito is back at Burrito Union. It’s packed full of all your favorite Thanksgiving dinner favorites: Turkey, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, stuffing, corn, and a cranberry salsa. The ten dollar burrito is served with chips and a side of gravy. Burrito Union staff say it’s their most popular…

11th Annual ‘Christmas By the Lake’ CD Released

Local Music Album's Sales Benefit Bluebird Foundation

November 15, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The eleventh annual ‘Christmas By The Lake’ CD was released. The holiday-themed album includes music by a lot of local artists. It also has an original song mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London. “Everybody in Duluth and the surrounding area have all this music from area musicians for years,” said Kim Olson, a singer/songwriter featured on…

Holiday Tree Lights Up Superior

Santa Claus Attended the Event, Handing Out Candy

November 15, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Holiday Tree was lit tonight at City Center Park just outside the Superior Public Library. Mayor Jim Paine was joined by Santa Claus and a bunch of kids to count down the tree lighting. Families at the event could sing Christmas carols and enjoy holiday themed refreshments. “Just watching everybody come join in,” said Kathy…

Marine General Helping Provide Bikes For Kids With Fried Turkeys

The turkey flavors were: creole garlic, creole butter, lemon butter pepper and barbecue mesquite.

November 15, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The folks over at Marine General in Duluth were up at 5:30 a.m. dropping 60 turkeys in the fryer for their annual Turkey Fry. In it’s 18th year, Marine General partnered up with Bob’s Bike Drive to raise money and donate Huffy bikes to kids in the Northland. “It’s just one of those things getting kids outside,…

New Housing Project Coming to Morgan Park

Project Will Replace Morgan Park Middle School, Which Will be Torn Down

November 15, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- A groundbreaking will be held at Morgan Park Middle School at 12 p.m. Monday for a new housing project there. The old building will be torn down to make way for the project that will have 96 two-bedroom units coming in at a total cost of nearly $18 million. The Duluth Planning Commission approved the final site plan last…

Duluth Fire Department To Receive Emergency Response Boat

The boat can hold up to eight firefighters in a remote area and four if it's for a common response and not a firefighting need.

November 15, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Coast Guard recently identified several gaps in resources in the port of Duluth and Superior. But now both fire departments will have an extra boost. “We will train with Superior Fire Department at some point, so they get an understanding of what the vessel’s capability is and where it’d be most useful in their area,…

House Dems Introduce Impeachment Articles Against Trump

November 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House. Indeed, the large majority of Democrats seem intent on having nothing to do with the effort either as lawmakers await…

Construction Project Temporarily Closes 10th Ave E

November 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – A temporary closure will take place on the lower section of 10th Ave E, approaching Superior Street, according to the City of Duluth. Construction project happening at the St. Luke’s Lakeview Building will require 10th Ave E between Superior Street and the alley to be closed from Nov. 16 to Dec. 22. Alley access will be maintained….

FDA Clears Nerve Stimulator to Aid Recovery from Opioids

November 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Courtesy of Innovative Health Solutions, Inc. ) WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. health authorities have cleared a brain-stimulating device for patients suffering from debilitating withdrawal symptoms caused by addiction to heroin and other opioids. The nerve stimulator is the first device to treat such symptoms including joint pain, anxiety, stomach aches, and insomnia. The announcement Wednesday by the Food and Drug…

MNSURE Sees Twice as Many Enrollees

Process for MNSURE is Also Going Smoother This Year

November 15, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-MNSURE has registered about 92,000 people this year through its health insurance exchange, which is twice as many as last year. Reports are also suggesting the open enrollment period has gone much smoother compared to year’s past. “Our first two weeks have gone very smoothly,” said CEO Allison O’Toole. “MNsure’s enrollment is looking strong out of the gate. ……

Essentia Employees Still Required to Get Flu Shot After Judge’s Ruling

97 Percent of Employees Have Received Flu Shot

November 15, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A United Steelworkers motion to try and block Essentia Health’s requirement of getting flu shots, has been denied by a federal judge. Essentia is now saying that employees, who don’t make an effort to get a flu shot by Monday, will be terminated. The requirement is for all employees, along with vendors, volunteers, and students who work on their…

Wisconsin DNR Names 240 New Waters as Impaired

November 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has named 240 new waterways as impaired, which means they need plans for reducing pollution. The DNR said Wednesday that of those, 183 of them are lakes or river stretches that exceed more restrictive phosphorous standards that took effect in Dec. 2010. Sharon Gayan is director of the DNR bureau…

Duluth Man Charged After 3rd Investigation at Residence

November 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Nate Easterling (Duluth Police Dept. ) DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force arrested a 24-year-old Duluth man on Monday, Nov. 13, after suspected drug activity at the residence. According to authorities, a search warrant was executed in the 10 block of North 25th Ave W in Duluth. During the search, investigators recovered a handgun,…

Duluth Beach Clean Up Scheduled for Nov. 19 Canceled

November 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Rec division tentatively rescheduled a beach clean up at four locations for Nov. 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. but has canceled due to predicted weather conditions. The first clean up event had been scheduled for Nov. 12, but was canceled due to snowfall. Despite the cancellation, over 50 volunteers showed up and collected over…

Northern California Gunman’s Wife Found Dead

November 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

Law enforcement officers are seen at an elementary school in the ocmmunity of Rancho Tehama Reserve, where a gunman opened fire Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (AP) RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif (AP) – Authorities say the wife of a gunman who went on a shooting rampage in a Northern California town was found dead inside their home. Tehama County Assistant Sheriff…

Couple Charged in Online Sex Scam Targeting Neighbor

FOX 11 NEWS

November 15, 2017

Site Staff,

OMRO, Wis. (WLUK – FOX 11) – An Omro woman is sharing her story with FOX 11 News in Green Bay, after facing weeks of harassment. Police say two of the woman’s neighbors posted sexual ads on Craigslist in her name. Those neighbors, a man and woman, have been arrested. “It was horrifying,” said Becky Drake, who told us the last…

Shelters Team Up For Annual “Love A Pet” Adoption Event

The Adoption Event is Happening Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19

November 15, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders have the chance to “Love a Pet” this weekend at Miller Hill Subaru. Happening Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 from 11:00 a.m. until 3 p.m., three local shelters will come together for the Northland’s biggest adoption event of the year. Star of the North Shelter in Grand Rapids,…

Minnesota Bid for 2023 World’s Fair Finishes 3rd

November 15, 2017

Site Staff,

PARIS (KMSP) – The Minnesota bid to host the 2023 World’s Fair finished third in voting Wednesday by the Bureau International des Expositions member state delegates. The delegates elected Buenos Aires, Argentina over Lodz, Poland in the second round of voting. The United States bid with a Minnesota host site was eliminated in the first round of voting. Now called “World Expos,” the events might…

Traffic Advisory for Christmas City of the North Parade

November 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for Friday, Nov. 17 for the Christmas City of the North Parade in downtown Duluth. The parade will get underway at 6:25 p.m. and utilize 13 block of Superior Street from 9th Ave E to 4th Ave W. Units will begin lining up at 4 p.m. along London…

Wrenshall School District Closed for Remainder of Week

November 15, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

WRENSHALL, Minn. – The Wrenshall School District has announced that it will be closed for the remainder of the week. Superintendent Kim Belcastro tells FOX 21 this is a precautionary safety measure for faculty and students after the adhesive being used on a roofing project is causing an “extreme” odor. A message on the school’s website reads: Attention: Wrenshall School…

Gingerbread City Offers Nordic Experience for Northlanders

6th Annual Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City

November 15, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the holiday spirit will be in full swing at the Nordic Center in Duluth. The 6th Annual Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City opens to the public on Saturday, November 18. A gingerbread village will fill the Nordic Center and there will also be a chance for families to make some traditional Nordic-Minnesota crafts. The event is free,…

Three Protesters Arrested at Enbridge Site in Superior

Third Time in Two Months Arrests Have Been Made at Site

November 15, 2017

The Associated Press,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Police have arrested three protesters at an Enbridge pipeline construction site in northwestern Wisconsin. Authorities say 12 to 15 pipeline opponents gathered at the site in Superior about 9 a.m. Wednesday. Police Chief Matt Markon says one protester attached himself to a piece of equipment that had to be removed with a hand-held metal cutting wheel. Markon says that…

High School Boy’s Fight To Dance Goes Federal

November 14, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

A Twin Ports boy’s fight to compete in Minnesota high school dance team competitions may now be headed to the national level after the legal foundation representing him filed a new complaint. Sophomore Kaiden Johnson is on Superior’s High School dance team, but was forced to sit out of Minnesota competitions last year because Minnesota does not allow boys to…

How Sweet It Is Cakes: ‘Huge News’ To Come Since Closure

November 14, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – How Sweet It Is Cakes, which closed a few weeks ago after 20 years in business, says it now has “huge news” about the future of the company. The announcement was made on Facebook, which also read: “Hold onto your baking tins — How Sweet It Is Cakes has some huge news to share soon! (And it’s…

UMD Holds Topping Ceremony For New Science Building

Classes at the Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building are expected to begin by the Fall of 2019.

November 14, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Chemistry and biology are two of University of Minnesota Duluth’s (UMD) biggest programs. In the coming years, the school will have a new state of the art building for future chemists and scientists. UMD marked the occasion with a topping off ceremony. Just like that the largest structural membrane of the facility was placed on the Heikkila Chemistry and…

New Parking App Comes to Duluth

November 14, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Parking at UMD or around town in Duluth is about to get a whole lot easier. Now you can just use your smart phone to pay for metered parking. Earlier today the city of Duluth announced a partnership with the university for a smartphone app that you can use to pay for parking. The city says you’ll still be…

Superior’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Public Opinion Needed For Plans

November 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis- The City of Superior continues to move forward with their comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. Tuesday night was the 2nd of 4 public input sessions. The purpose of the public input sessions is to provide an interactive experience designed to include community residents and identify the community’s priorities that will serve as the foundation for the future of area…

Great Outdoors: Wisconsin Firearm Deer Season Opening Saturday

November 14, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

WISCONSIN – Rifle deer hunting season opens this Saturday and hunters across the state are gearing up. “I love being outdoors,” said Dale Kuhlman of Custom Archery and Outdoors in Superior. “I love being in the woods. Scenery, sounds, smells, and when you see animals, it’s just that much more of a bonus.” Deer season is huge in Wisconsin. “Everybody…

Police: Firearm Recovered In Morgan Park Believed To Be Connected To Weekend Shootings

Woman Shows Up In Hospital Reported Being Shot

November 14, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth Police investigators told Fox 21 that two separate shooting incidents over the weekend are connected to a gun incident in Morgan Park on Tuesday night. Police responded this evening to the area of 89th Ave W and Edward St. on reports of people in the neighborhood with guns. Lt. Robert Shene said his officers did recover a…

Medical Experts Want You To Think About Advanced Care Planning Options

Essentia Health allows patients to complete a directive plan online through a MyHealth account.

November 14, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Thanksgiving around the corner, medial experts want you to bring something else to the table. The conversation of advanced care planning, which may cause fear in some, but it’s an important topic to discuss. “When these conversations don’t happen and the patient expires families never talk to each other ever again, because people in the family…

Minnesota Deer Harvest Up 10 Percent from 2016

November 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Minnesota firearms hunters registered over 145,000 deer through the second weekend of deer season, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Preliminary results through the weekend show that 145,054 deer were registered, which is up 10 percent from 2016. Of the deer harvested, 54 percent were bucks, compared to 63 percent during the same period in 2016. In northeastern Minnesota,…

UMD Hosts 24th Annual Undergraduate Research & Artistic Showcase

Some students will have their work published in Civil Engineering's Hydraulics Engineering Magazine.

November 14, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – After months and long hours of research more than 40 University of Minnesota of Duluth students had their projects on display. It’s all a part of the 24th Annual Undergraduate Research & Artistic Showcase. Students work alongside a faculty member and conduct research outside of their regular courses. The showcase featured topics ranging from long-term effects to…

State Legislators Visit Lake Superior College

Lawmakers also had lunch with students and spoke to a political science class.

November 14, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College in Duluth want to bring politicians to a local level, so they hosted A Know Your Legislators forum today. It’s the first time LSC has done something like this on campus. Members of the Student Senate were behind the idea. “This was a really awesome opportunity and I think that some of…

Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Coleman Visits Duluth

Candidate Coleman Making Rounds Throughout State This Week

November 14, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The governor’s race is heating up in Minnesota as candidates are beginning to make their way to the Northland. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman stopped by the Lyric Restaurant in Duluth, to visit with supporters of his cause. The Democrat said he’s making the rounds this week as he’s trying to make sure his campaign speaks for all of…

Helpful Hands Prepare for ‘A Glensheen Christmas’

A Glensheen Christmas will Open Saturday, November 18 for Tours at the Historic Estate

November 14, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – A crew of roughly 20 students and staff are working to deck the halls of the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth this week. When touring through “A Glensheen Christmas,” guests will be able to experience 25 Christmas trees and hundreds of feet of garland. Visitors will have the chance to find dozens of hidden elves during holiday tours. Many decorations…

Christmas Charity Drive Gives Gifts to Third World Countries

November 14, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — One church in Duluth is spreading the love for the holiday season. Mount of Olives Baptist Church is a collection site for “Operation Christmas Child.” It’s a nationwide effort to send Christmas gifts to children in third world countries. Central Collection Point Manager Jack Burklund says cardboard boxes can be stuffed with anything from toys and dolls…

FBI Statistics Show Hate Crimes Rise in Minnesota in 2016

November 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Hate crimes in Minnesota rose for the second straight year in 2016, with the bulk of crimes motivated by the victim’s race or ethnicity. Crimes were also committed against victims because of their religion or sexual orientation. The FBI released its 2016 hate crime statistics report Monday. Minnesota reported 119 hate crimes last year, up from 109…

Suspect Charged For His Alleged Role in the Shooting Death of Cass Lake Woman

25-Year-Old Woman Found With Gunshot Wound to Head

November 14, 2017

Site Staff,

UPDATE: The Cass County Attorney’s Office has announced the the 24-year-old male, who has been identified as Brandon Joseph Roy has been charged for his alleged role in the death of a 25-year-old Cass Lake woman. Brandon Roy Roy has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder without Intent while Committing a Felony, 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery, Convicted Delinquent in Possession…

Walker Udderly Uninterested in Ending ‘America’s Dairyland’

November 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker thinks the push to replace “America’s Dairyland” on Wisconsin’s license plates is udderly ridiculous. So he’s putting the idea out to the pasture. Walker told a farm reporter in an interview Tuesday that there was “no way” Wisconsin would change the license plate. The head of the state chamber of commerce has floated…

Consumer Safety Group Unveils Its ‘Worst Toys’ List

November 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) BOSTON (AP) – Fidget spinners, a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are among the toys topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday. World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH, unveiled the top 10 list Tuesday at a Boston children’s hospital. The nonprofit organization has been releasing the lists…

St. Cloud PD: 3-Year-Old Boy Shot Self with Negligently-Stored Gun

November 14, 2017

Site Staff,

UPDATE: William Deandre Dickerson, 28, was arrested in Miles City, Montana during a traffic stop, according to a FOX 9 report. Dickerson is being held in custody in Montana pending extradition to Minnesota. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) – Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota say a three-year-old boy taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Monday morning pulled the trigger on…

Fond du Lac Gets $2.1 Million for Broadband

Grant Comes From Federal Government Program

November 14, 2017

Site Staff,

FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.-The Fond du Lac band will be getting a $2.1 million grant from the federal government for broadband infrastructure. That announcement was made today by Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Rick Nolan of Minnesota. The goal of the project is to provide high-speed internet to underserved populations in that community. “We need to make sure all…

Minnesota Corn, Soybean Farmers See Slight Production Dip

November 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Profits are expected to remain steady for Minnesota corn and soybean farmers despite a slight production dip in 2017. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the state’s corn production will be 1.45 billion bushels, a 6 percent decrease from last year. The department predicts the state’s soybean production will be 373 million bushels, down 4 percent…

Utility Work to Close Central Ave in West Duluth

November 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is informing the public that Central Avenue in West Duluth will be closed for two days for a utility project. A contractor will be installing a new fire service water line to a property on the 300 block of N Central Ave in West Duluth. The work will begin at 6 a.m. Wednesday,…

Head On Collision Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries

November 14, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

GREENWAY TWP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol has reported that a Deer River woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 169 in Greenway Township. According to State Patrol, just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, a Chevy Impala was traveling westbound on Highway 169 when it crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, striking a Dodge Caravan…

Wisconsin Christmas Tree Coming from Town of Emery

November 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Christmas tree that will be on display in the Wisconsin state Capitol this year is coming form the Town of Emery, about 220 miles north of Madison. Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that the 40-foot balsam fir is being donated by Jim Ryf. The tree is due to arrive at the Capitol on Tuesday and…