DULUTH, Minn.- Fourth of July means fireworks and fun, but for some pets, loud noises can cause a lot of anxiety. Experts advise keeping pets that get nervous in a room or space that they won’t get loose from. They also advise using products like thunder shirts, a vest for dogs that calms them by slightly compressing their bodies. “A…
DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica was awarded a 1.4 million dollar grant from the Health Resources and Services administration to help fund the Rural Academic Practice Partnership for Northeastern Minnesota. The goal of the RAPP initiative is to help rural communities gain better access to quality healthcare. The College of St. Scholastica hopes that with the help of…
DULUTH, Minn. — July is just around the corner, and it’s only going to get warmer as the summer months continue. Doctors say that you should always take precautions when you know you’re going to be outside in the summer sun. Applying sunscreen is the most basic way to prevent a bad day at the beach. Dr. Chris Delp from…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Secretary of State Steve Simon says he’s not sure whether he will turn over data on Minnesota voters to a White House panel studying voter fraud. The commission was established by President Donald Trump in May. Vice chairman Kris Kobach wrote to states this week with a request that includes voter names, addresses, dates of birth, recent voting…
DULUTH, Minn.-All five suspects in the February murder of UMD student William Grahek made another appearance in court today. Deandre Davenport, 21, was charged earlier this year as the person who shot Grahek twice during an attempted robbery. 19-year-olds Noah Baker and Noah King both were also charged with second-degree murder in the case. 22-year-old Tara Baker is accused of…
Adam Jagunich Bayfront Park, Duluth, MNDULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be hosting the Annual Fourth Fest Celebration in the Bayfront Area on Tuesday and the Duluth Police Department have issued the following traffic advisories for travelers in the area. PARKING: Limited parking will be available at the DECC parking ramp, Great Lakes Aquarium Lot, and in parking…
FOX 5NEW YORK (FOX 5 NEWS) – A doctor who opened fire at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York Friday afternoon is dead, police said. The NYPD arrived at the scene soon after the 2:50 p.m. report with a massive response of personnel and vehicles. At least four people were shot, Fox News reported. At least one person died and several…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The United States Coast Guard has announced safety zones for boaters on the water for the annual Bayfield 4th of July fireworks display on Tuesday. The temporary safety zone will go into effect at 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the Lake Superior North Channel in the vicinity of Bayfield Harbor. The safety zone includes a 420-foot…
DULUTH DULUTH/SUPERIOR – The United States Coast Guard has announced two safety zones for boaters on the water for the annual Duluth Fourth Fest and the Superior 4th of July Fireworks display on Tuesday. Safety zones for Duluth will go into effect from approximately 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 in the northwestern section of Duluth Harbor…
DULUTH, Minn-The suspect in a October murder case in Duluth was in court today. Aaron Humphreys, 43, had previously entered a not guilty plea in connection with his involvement in a shooting on the 2000 Block of West Superior Street. Eric Burns, 47, was killed in the incident. Humphreys is currently in jail on a $1 million bond. His trial will begin Jan….
BEMIDJI, Minn.-A deceased woman was found in the woods of Bemidji Township at 9 a.m. today, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. She has been identified as 26-year-old Chelsea Batchelder of Bemidji. She had previously been reported missing by a family member who last had contact with her June 19 at her residence in Bemidji Township. The woman was seen…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is offically here and with the holiday weekend coming up several folks will be spending time in the sun. This morning, Dr. Chris Delp of St. Luke’s Regional Trauma Center stopped by FOX 21 to talk about sun and heat safety. Dr. Delp says it’s important to always wear sunscreen, because research shows just one bad…
MADISON, Wis.-The state Department of Justice is warning consumers about an online scam that tricks people into thinking they can get a share of Wisconsin’s tobacco settlement. DOJ officials say the promotion asks people to sign up for payments through Money Map Press and to provide their billing information to subscribe to a monthly report on the funds. But all…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota city that employed the police officer who fatally shot a black motorist is preparing to end its patrols of the nearby town where the shooting happened last year. St. Anthony initially intended to negotiate a new contract with Falcon Heights. But the new terms included a request to shift all liability to Falcon Heights for St….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Friday morning in Duluth’s Woodland neighborhood. Authorities responded to the 2200 block of Woodland Avenue after receiving a report of a 19-year-old male being stabbed in the leg. Officials say a 21-year-old female was taken into custody at the scene in connection with the stabbing. The male…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Every year thousands of people, whether local or visiting, love to fish in the Northland. However, adventure seekers are now taking to the big lake more than ever before, boosting the local economy. One Captain we caught up with says it’s not always easy for charter fishing companies to make a go of it in a competitive…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new personal training studio is now open in downtown Duluth. XMT–3 Training is owned and operated by personal trainer Eric Franklin. The studio will be used for personal training, small group classes of 3 to 4 people, and group training sessions of up to 8. Franklin previously trained out of his own home giving 1–on–1 instruction…
HIBBING, Minn. – Businesses in Downtown Hibbing became art galleries for a day at the annual Gallery Hop. The Hibbing Gallery Hop has been showcasing the work of local artists for twenty-five years, and every summer the celebration gets bigger and bigger. “It’s kind of a festival of people,” says Joan Cotton, an artist showcasing her work. “There’s a lot…
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DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement officials will be out in full force during Operation Dry Ride this weekend, to prevent boaters from drinking and boating June 30 through July 2. The state’s 2017 boating season, has been the deadliest since 2005, with nine boating fatalities recorded so far. Operating a boat, with a…
HIBBING, Minn. – A 28-year-old Hibbing man was in court today after allegedly breaking into an iron range home last year and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl. Travis Turk is facing four felony charges in the case including criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Travis Turk The girl’s mother woke up around 1:00 a.m. last May, when she heard screams…
Crews work to stripe a section of 4th Street set to reopen on Friday (Photo: St. Louis County) DULUTH, Minn. – A section of 4th Street in Duluth from 6th to 14th Avenues East will reopen by the morning of Friday, June 30, according to St. Louis County crews. Portions of 4th Street have been closed for portions of…
MnDOT/D.R.GonzalezST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution while driving through work zones during the July 4th holiday. “Some projects will have crews working Friday, Saturday and Monday, but all projects will be shut down on the Fourth of July holiday,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “We ask drivers to pay attention in work…
William Koch (Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office) SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – A Winter man was sentenced in Sawyer County Circuit Court Thursday, for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in Sawyer County in 2016. Fifty-three-year-old William Koch was sentenced to 15 years of confinement in prison and 13 years of extended supervision after his release, resulting in a total of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Supreme Court is providing $1 million to improve security at 57 county courthouses across the state. The grant money will help counties with a wide range of improvements, including security screening stations, bullet resistant glass at public service counters and security training for courthouse officials and staff. Grant awards ranged from $514 to…
(Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) ST. LOUIS (AP) – A man who scored what he thought was a prime parking spot in downtown St. Louis said he returned form a Thursday morning trip to the gym with his fiancee to find his car swallowed by a sinkhole. Jordan Westerberg told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that when the couple came…
Photo: Amber Arnold, State Journal MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The last cold cuts are rolling off the line at the Oscar Mayer facility in Madison, ending nearly 100 years of production at the plant. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Madison facility is scheduled to close Thursday. The 72-acre plant was one of seven locations slated for closure when Oscar…
Eddie Tipton, Sept. 2015 (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A former lottery computer programmer has pleaded guilty in Iowa to running a criminal scheme that allowed him to collect millions of dollars in lottery winnings in four other states. Former Multi-State Lottery Association security director Eddie Tipton on Thursday admitted that he manipulated the computer software he…
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) – A National Weather Service crew is surveying damage from a tornado in northwestern Wisconsin that injured one person when a barn collapsed and damaged several dozen homes and outbuildings. Weather service meteorologist Michelle Margraf says the tornado struck around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday east of River Falls in Pierce County. The twister also churned up large…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An environmental group says the design for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has changed in significant ways that require regulators to take a fresh look. WaterLegacy cities changes in the mine’s tailings basin and wastewater treatment facilities, and a new disclosure of how much water would be pumped from the mine, in requesting a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bassmaster Magazine has released its top 12 Best Bass Lakes of 2017 and has named Mille Lacs number one thanks to its abundance of smallmouth bass. The magazine states it was selected for its hearty bass, as winners of several fishing championships wrangled in basses weighing in over 20 pounds and some measuring longer than 17…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local nutrition club is keeping folks healthy downtown. The owner of Cold Fusion, Annie Call, tells us the goal of the business is to bring a healthy, active lifestyle to the community. Call described the business as “healthy fast food.” While there customers get a shot of aloe to help with disgestion, a 16 oz. energy…
Courtesy: Charlie Smith DULUTH, Minn. – Proctor artist Tom Napoli has put his touch on the storefront of the newest addition to West Duluth’s Central Avenue, Zenith Bookstore. Napoli put the finishing touches on the mural in mid-June, giving pedestrians a taste of what the new independently-owned bookstore will offer when they finally open their doors on July 1. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new 5K is taking place in Duluth on Friday, June 30. The Chester Park Trail Race, starting at 6:30 p.m., was created to encourage beginners to start trail running. The course is almost entirely off-road, including ski trails, the new Duluth Traverse Chester Rim mountain bike trail, Superior Hiking Trail and Dan Proctor Hiking Trail. Registration…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior has announced an expansion of its 4th of July Celebration for 2017. A military flyover will kick off the parade at 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on 28th Street and Catlin Avenue. This year’s route will travel from the Middle School and end at the Senior…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack has announced that they are teaming up with Xcel Energy to create a hand-crafted bag for singer Ed Sheeran. Photo: Duluth Pack The company has selected its most popular backpack style, the Leather Standard Backpack. To customize it for Sheeran’s style they have used a pebbled leather material, along with the traditional features including leather…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Community Theatre is planning a production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, “Fences”. “Fences” is the story of the Maxsons, an African-American family in 1950’s Pittsburgh. The director, Paul Deaner, wants the production to be as authentic as possible, which means he needs an african american cast to fill the…
Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style and keeping kids active during the summer. “We’re committed to a healthy community and giving back to the community and this is one way that we’re able to do…
DULUTH, Minn. – Rain didn’t stop a big one year birthday bash for Pier B Resort in Duluth. They weren’t able to use their outdoor patio as previously planned, but the party still went on. This time last year Pier B Resort opened their doors, after taking over an old slip and renovating it into a hotel and restaurant. Management…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s official, Superior Street in Downtown Duluth will be torn up starting in 2018. The City recently received $15 million dollars from the state bonding bill and will open bidding up in January. City officials say the project will cost nearly $23 million dollars to complete. With funding figured out, the conversation now centers on how local…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has a new attraction that’s giving visitors a look back at Duluth’s past. Trolley rides are now being offered with admission to the museum. This particular trolley was used in Portugal back in the early 1900s. It’s now part of the museum because of similarities to the trolleys used in Duluth at…
ASHLAND, Wisc. -The Wisconsin DNR is working to update its management of fisheries on Lake Superior. The current plan hasn’t been updated since 1988, so the Department of Natural Resources is reaching out to stakeholders who actively fish Wisconsin’s Lake Superior waters. Earlier this week, the DNR was in Ashland to do just that. Bradley Ray, a senior fisheries biologist…
DULUTH, Minn. – The constant rain isn’t stopping The Mighty Thomas Carnival from rolling into Duluth to get rides, food stands and games set up for the next two weeks. Carnival organizers say they’re used to working in all types of weather throughout the country and usually expect some rain when they come to Duluth. “If it rains we will…
DULUTH, Minn. – A conversation was held tonight in Duluth about violence in the transgender community. The group Men As Peacemakers brought together a panel of local advocates to discuss the levels of domestic and sexual violence transgender people face in the Northland. Nicole Vanderheiden, an activist with Transforming Families MN, led the discussion on Wednesday. She says those in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood hosted a celebration of Swedish culture Wednesday. The Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth hosted its annual Midsommer celebration. Swedes traditionally celebrate midsommer on the Friday closest to the Summer Solstice as a way to get outside after a long dark Winter. Organizers say it’s important to them to keep these traditions alive. “We take…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Regional Care Center was recently recognized as one of the top places to work in Minnesota. DRCC ranked 2nd among the state’s largest employer when it comes to what workers think about their jobs. DRCC helps people with disabilities get the most out of life and runs several group homes and apartment programs across the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Representatives from Northland city and county governments were in Duluth Wednesday, to find out how they can get some of the more than $22 million in grant money the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Department of Employment and Economic Development are handing out this year. This money is awarded every two years through the state’s Transportation…
NEW YORK (AP) – Private equity firm Sycamore is buying office supplies chain Staples for $6.9 billion. The companies said Wednesday that shareholders of Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples will get $10.25 per share. Staples stock had closed Wednesday up 77 cents, or 8.4-percent, to $9.93 on a late-afternoon report of a deal. The stock rose 1.5-percent in after-hours trading. Changing shopping…
(WLUK/Mackenzie May) ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) – Another piece of the Green Bay Packers’ Titletown District is taking shape just west of Lambeau Field. In total, the Titletown District will cover 34 acres. Part of that will be a sledding hill and public park. And if you’ve driven by lately, it’s hard to miss the area that will be the sledding…
