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Business Booming at Beaver Bay Sports

For Nearly Four Decades, Beaver Bay Sports Shop Has Offered Locals and Tourists Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

June 12, 2017

Brett Scott,

BEAVER BAY, Minn. – Summer is officially here which means business is starting to boom along Lake Superior’s North Shore. Many businesses rely on a summer rush while others have found opportunities to evolve, catering to customers year round. In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, FOX 21’s Brett Scott stopped by one shop doing just that. “Everybody’s getting their boats…

Pre-Teens and Teenage Girls Learn to Become Rescue Divas

The Middleschoolers Are Learning Emergency Medical Skills

June 12, 2017

Lena Takada,

Mason, Wis.- Kylie Burhans wants to be a police officer when she grows up. That’s why she decided to take part in the Rescue Divas EMS Summer Camp for girls, hosted at Camp Northwoods in Mason Wisconsin. “To be a police officer you need to know how to help people,” said Kylie. “I wanted to learn how to help people…

Rubber Mulch To Soon Be A Thing Of The Past

Costing Tax Payers $1 Million

June 12, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn. The rubber mulch that has been a hot topic for a few years is now one step closer to being removed. It has come down to choosing the lowest bidder for the removal of the rubber. Originally bids to remove the rubber mulch were over 2 million dollars making the school board needing to research other avenues to…

Duluth Council OKs Path For Kwik Trip Near Proctor

June 12, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council voted Monday night to rezone property near Proctor from residential to mixed-use, which allows a Kwik Trip development to move forward. The vote came down to a 5-3 vote with councilors Joel Sipress, Gary Anderson and Howie Hanson voting against the rezoning and Elissa Hansen absent. The parcels of land are at Boundary…

Remembering Those Lost In The Largest Mass Shooting On U.S. Soil

49 Shot Dead At Pulse Night Club Are Remembered In Duluth

June 12, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn. Tonight local groups representing the LGBTQ community came together to remember all 49 of the victims shot and killed in Orlando. Dozens showed up to pay their respects at the Powless Cultural Center. Tonight “remembering pulse– one year later” was a commemorative event aiming to honor those 49 victims and all the others that were wounded or affected…

UW-Superior Hosting Summer Theatre Camp

Students will be performing an adapted version of Beauty and the Beast at the end of the camp

June 12, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The theatre department at UW-Superior is hosting a summer camp for area students. Over the next two weeks, the group of 6th through 12th graders will go through classes and workshops taught by faculty, local professionals and UWS theatre students. Each student auditioned on Monday for a role in Beauty and the Beast, which they will perform…

Community Paddleboard Event Brings Outdoor Enthusiasts Together

Some beginning paddlers joined in to circumnavigate Barker's Island on Monday

June 12, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It was a perfect day to get out on Lake Superior and that’s exactly what one group was out doing Monday night. The North Shore Standup Paddleboarders held their first community paddle out at Barker’s Island. A few times throughout the summer, Heather Holmes and Garrett Russell lead a group around different areas of Lake Superior. On…

Arson Suspected in Lester Park Playground Fire

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Part of the Lester Park Elementary playground was burned yesterday and the fire department believes it’s arson. Firefighters responded at about 8 p.m. to put out the blaze. In 2011, a fire also destroyed much of the playground’s jungle gym which cost $141,000. Authorities have identified a juvenile who admitted to setting a fire to the equipment. The individual…

Friends of the Library Sale Runs Through Thursday

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Friends of the Duluth Public Library’s 38th annual book sale began today. The funds from the sale will help with purchasing new resources for the library like e–readers and free downloadable music. Organizers are hoping they raise 21,000 dollars this year. “They’ve certainly expanded the last number of years the number of programs they’ve been able to offer…

Superior Fire Department Honored for Work with Kids

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior firefighters were honored today for all the work they do with kids. Today there were given the Pediatric Champion of the Year award from an emergency medical services group. In particular, they were recognized for teaching local middle school students lifesaving skills. “Outreach is key, especially for the middle school students,” said Erica Kane of EMS for Children….

Walnut Grove, Minn. Police Chief Arrested in Prostitution Sting

FOX 9 - KMSP

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

Michael Zeug WALNUT GROVE, Minn. (KMSP) – A small town Minnesota police chief was busted in a multi-agency covert operation targeting the demand for underage sex trafficking. The sting took place last Friday, June 9 in Redwood Falls. Michael Robert Zeug, 45, is charged with felony prostitution, attempting to hire a minor under 18. According to the criminal complaint, Zeug…

Iowa May be First State with No Health Insurers on Exchange

"...A TOTAL COLLAPSE LEAVING NEARLY 72,000 PEOPLE WITH ZERO OPTIONS TO PURCHASE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2018."

June 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa could be the first state in the nation with no health insurance companies willing to offer policies on its Affordable Care Act exchange next year unless President Donald Trump’s administration approves a stopgap proposal, Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen said Monday. Ommen said he and his officials from two major Iowa insurance carriers met…

Ex-Worker Accused of Rigging Lottery Pleads Guilty to Theft

Eddie Tipton was security director for the Multi-State Lottery Association

June 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

Eddie Tipton, Sept. 2015 (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A former lottery computer worker at the center of a multi-state scandal has pleaded guilty in Wisconsin. The plea is Eddie Tipton’s first admission of guilt since his arrest in 2015. Prosecutors in Madison charged Eddie Tipton, who now resides in Texas, with racketeering, theft, and computer crime in…

Moorhead Man Allegedly Attacked Baby with Pepper, Hot Water, and Fireworks

June 12, 2017

KQDS Staff,

Shawn FoltzMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead man was jailed after allegedly rubbing hot sauce and cayenne pepper in a baby’s eyes. Shawn Foltz, 31, was taken into custody for child abuse. Investigators say Foltz kept the girl from breathing until she turned blue. They say he also snapped her with a towel, sprayed hot water in her face, and…

Court Fight Over Legal Restriction on Large-Scale Wisconsin Farms

June 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

BAYFIELD, Wis. (AP) – A northwestern Wisconsin county and a state agency will go to court over a local ordinance that would place more restrictions on large-scale farms to protect water quality. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Bayfield County will argue its case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in court next month. The county passed an ordinance last…

Sawyer County Deputies Respond to Explosion in Winter

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

VILLAGE OF WINTER, Wis. – A residence in the Village of Winter experienced an explosion on the afternoon of Thursday, June 8, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and the Winter Fire Department responded to the call, assisted by several other agencies, including the DNR. Authorities report that the residence sustained extensive damage and two occupants were injured….

Wisconsin Struggles to Find New Homes for Sex Offenders

June 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – An Associated Press review of state data reveals that 36 violent sex offenders who have completed treatment are still waiting in prison for Wisconsin officials to find them somewhere to live. Wisconsin policymakers, like those in many states, have struggled for years to find homes for sex offenders in the face of opposition form local communities…

Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of Officer Jeronimo Yanez

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

Drawing by Cedric Hohnstadt ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – Jurors are expected to begin deliberations Monday in the trial of St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez. Yanez is on trial for manslaughter for the July 6, 2016 shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. The shooting garnered national attention when Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, streamed the…

Pulse Nightclub Shooting: 49 Victims Remembered One Year Later

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX NEWS) – Family, friends, and survivors gathered outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando on Monday, marking one year after 49 people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Around 2 a.m. a vigil was held for survivors, local officials, and club employees – the same time when gunman, Omar Mateen opened fire in…

Another US Appeals Court Keeps Trump’s Travel Ban Blocked

June 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

SEATTLE (AP) – Another federal appeals court has upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban. The ruling Monday from a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deals the administration another legal defeat as the Supreme Court considers a separate case on the issue. The judges say the president violated the U.S. immigration…

One-Woman Show Remembers Laura Ingalls Wilder

Coffee Conversation: Douglas County Historical Society History Theatre

June 12, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weekend a famous pioneer is being remembered through a one-woman show. The Douglas County Historical Society History Theatre is presenting “Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Jessica Michna is starring in the play. “Laura Ingalls Wilder” will be presented for one performance only; Saturday, June 17 at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and are now on sale, by phone…

Runner Tracking Available at Grandma’s Marathon

June 12, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon is only a few days away, and officials have announced a way to keep tabs on your favorite runners during the race. The tracking system has been made possible by T-Mobile, and will enable access to the progress of Grandma’s Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon participants to be tracked at checkpoints along the race…

Urologist Speaks Out During Men’s Health Week

Tips for Staying Healthy

June 12, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, June 12-16, is recognized as Men’s Health Week. This morning, Dr. Andrew Nisbet of St. Luke’s Urology Associates visited FOX 21 to speak on the topic. Dr. Nisbet says, “This is a week men should be encouraged to talk to their doctors about health concerns that they have. Some of these issues can be even embarrassing…

Duluth Receives Knight Foundation Grant for “Mega-Parklets”

"Making Canal Park Pop" is a Winner for Knight Cities Challenge

June 12, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is big news for the City of Duluth, as $200,000 is coming its way in an effort to bring the community together. Some Duluth city leaders submitted the idea of “Making Canal Park Pop” to the Knight Cities Challenge. Canal Park is known for its great view of the lake, shops and also the many cars driving…

Electric Car Owners In Minnesota To Face $75 Annual Fee

June 11, 2017

Dan Hanger,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota owners of vehicles powered exclusively by electricity will face a new fee next year. Minnesota Public Radio reports the annual $75 surcharge approved by state lawmakers takes effect in January. Minnesota joins a growing number of states tacking on an extra registration charge on electric vehicles to make up for lost gas tax revenues….

Sprouting Up With Shoreview Natives

Shoreview Natives Look to Showcase Natural Landscaping

June 11, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many of you may be looking into landscaping projects this summer. One local company is looking to transition outdoor spaces into ecological hubs. Shoreview Natives is stemming from a lesson taught in one Northland classroom. For Duluth Woodland resident Will Bartsch, it’s common to have folks drive past his home, looking twice and stopping with a few questions….

The Great American Canoe Festival Wraps Up in Ely

But It's Not Just the Festival. Canoeing is a Part of Ely's Culture.

June 11, 2017

Lena Takada,

ELY, Minn.- Ely is known as the gateway to the boundary waters canoe area. Some even call it the canoe capital of the world. And thousands of people visit to paddle the pristine waters surrounding the town each year. “The people here are very dedicated to it and we like to show other people what we do here, and we…

Motorcyclist Killed Near Bayfield

Driver Of Vehicle Under The Influence Of Alcohol

June 11, 2017

Dan Hanger,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – A 64-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries after an accident on WIS 13 near Bayfield, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 just after 7 p.m. on WIS 13 at Superior Avenue in Bayfield County. A Volkswagon Jetta was traveling northbound on WIS 13, and attempted to make a left-hand turn…

Fire Department Talks Water Safety After Accident at “The Deeps”

22-Year-Old Man Is Recovering After Jumping Into Popular Lester River Swimming Hole

June 11, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 22-year-old man is recovering after jumping into a popular swimming hole in the Lester River known as “The Deeps.” Authorities tell us the man was pulled from the water unconscious with a laceration to the back of the head after hitting a rock just below the water’s surface. The man eventually came to, began breathing, and…

Minnesota State Parks Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day

The Parks Let People In For Free

June 10, 2017

Lena Takada,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- With warm temperatures giving the Northland a little taste of summer, it was a perfect day for families to frolic in the waters of Gooseberry River. But that wasn’t the only thing that invited people out to the State Parks of Minnesota Today. It’s the 10th Annual National Get Outdoors Day, and parks across the state celebrated…

Fire Destroys Shed in Lakewood Twp.

No People or Animals Were in Shed at the Time

June 10, 2017

Greg Chandler,

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A fire destroyed a barn in Lakewood Township Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to the blaze in the 5100 block of Lester River Rd. around 4:30 p.m. and found a half moon shaped shed on fire. There were no people or livestock inside the shed and there were no injuries reported, but the shed was destroyed. Officials…

Authorities Recover Body in Lake Near Brainerd

Body Found in Nokay Lake

June 10, 2017

The Associated Press,

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) Authorities have recovered the body of a man whose abandoned boat was found floating on a lake near Brainerd. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 54-year-old Raymond Achman, of Brainerd, was recovered in Nokay Lake Saturday morning. Authorities began searching for him Friday morning after receiving a report that Achman had not shown…

AMBER Alert Issued in Wisconsin

Authorities Looking for 8 Year Old Jaiden Hunt

June 10, 2017

Greg Chandler,

UPDATE: Jaiden was found safe! (KQDS FOX 21) – An AMBER Alert was issued Saturday afternoon in Wisconsin, looking for a missing 8 year old boy. Jaiden Hunt was last seen in Knowlton with his father, Jamie Hunt. Jaiden is 4 feet talL, weighs 45 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a white tank top and…

Intro To Kayaking

Duluth Folk School Teaches Amateurs How To Kayak

June 9, 2017

Joey Norton,

Island Lake, Minn. With the more than 10 thousand lakes in Minnesota and not even counting Wisconsin there’s always some type of aquatic activity you can get involved in. Apparently going to Walmart and buying a blow up kayak may not be in your best interest until you have the skills to hit the water. Today at Island Lake the…

Free Youth Memberships Given Out at Duluth YMCA

One-Hundred Free Summer Youth Memberships at the Duluth Area Family YMCA

June 9, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many youth in the Northland now have big plans for the summer all thanks to a generous donation from Western Bank. The Duluth YMCA is now able to give away 100 youth memberships this summer. Staff at the Duluth Area Family YMCA say this is the first time they’ve been able to do this. The YMCA and…

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Begins in Minnesota

People Who Fish With Kids 15 Or Younger Don't Need a License

June 9, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Take-A-Kid fishing is a state wide event, where Minnesotans 16 or older who take kids 15 or younger fishing, can do so without a fishing license Many believe it’s a great way to promote quality time with family, while teaching children how to enjoy the natural beauty that the Northland has to offer. Some even say it’s a…

MS Bike Race Begins in Proctor Tomorrow

June 9, 2017

Site Staff,

PROCTOR, Minn.-The annual bike race to raise funds for multiple sclerosis kicks off tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. at Proctor High School. They will then travel 150 miles to St. Paul. The two-day fundraising event will include nearly 3,500 cyclists. The ride raises more than $2.5 million dollars annually. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: proctor bike race

Duluth Road Projects Scheduled for Next Week

June 9, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Next week a few road and utility projects will begin in Duluth. Beginning on Monday, there will be a gas utility improvement project at East Fourth Street. The project will occur between Wallace Avenue and Hawthorne Road. The gas line work, located under the sidewalk, will prohibit the use of the walkway on the south side. Portions of the…

Appeals Court Upholds $11 million Award in 2006 St. Paul Crash

June 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS-An appeals court has affirmed an $11 million jury award related to a Minnesota crash that killed three people and resulted in the wrongful imprisonment of a driver. A jury in 2015 determined that Toyota was 60 percent to blame for the 2006 crash in St. Paul. A lawsuit alleged the crash was caused by a throttle design defect in…

National Get Outdoors Day Tomorrow

June 9, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-National Get Outdoors Day wants all Minnesotan’s to enjoy a state park tomorrow. The DNR will waive the fee for a vehicle permit and offer freed admission to all 75 state parks and recreation areas. The DNR will also offer many events during the day to celebrate the outdoors. For more, visit this website. Categories: Minnesota, News, News –…

Wisconsin Governor’s sales Tax Holiday Looks to be in Trouble

June 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping appears to be doomed. Republican members of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee said Friday they want to divert the $17 million cost of the sales tax holiday and instead use it to reduce or potentially eliminate the personal property tax. The sales tax holiday would apply to certain purchases…

Book Signing to Benefit Marine Museum

"World War II Shipbuilding in Duluth and Superior" by, Gerald Sandvick

June 9, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A local author and historian has written a book about ship building in the Twin Ports and this weekend he’s using a book signing as a fundraiser. It’s all to raise money for the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association. The book is titled “World War II Shipbuilding in Duluth and Superior” by, Gerald Sandvick. Here’s a look…

Minnesota Adventurers Release Book about 2,200-mile Journey

"Adventure North" by Sean Bloomfield

June 9, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nine years ago two Minnesotans tackled a courageous journey, and now, they’ve written a book about it. In May of 2008, Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte were in the beginning stages of a 2,200-mile canoe trip from Chaska to Hudson Bay in Canada. In honor of the successful trip’s anniversary, a book about the adventure titled “Adventure…

Voter Postcards Coming to Wisconsin

June 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Elections Commission wants to reassure 380,000 voters that a post card coming their way is not a scam. The mailing is going to registered voters who have not cast ballots in the past four years. It asks the voters if they want to remain active on the state’s voter list. Those who do not respond within a…

Tax Breaks on Cigarettes in Minnesota May be Undone

June 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Mark Dayton is cranking up the heat on Minnesota lawmakers to undo tax breaks for cigarettes and cigars. Dayton signed a $650 million tax bill last month that would cut taxes on premium cigars and freeze the state’s cigarette taxes in place after a 2013 hike. The governor called on lawmakers Friday to remove those provisions, which…

Expert says Officer Justified in Castile Case

June 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A use-of-force expert says a Minnesota police officer used reasonable force when he shot and killed a black motorist last year in the seconds after the motorist told him he was carrying a gun. Emanuel Kapelsohn is the second such expert to testify on behalf of Officer Jeronimo Yanez. The St. Anthony officer is charged with manslaughter in…

Ascena Group, Owner of Maurices, May Close 250 Stores

June 9, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Ascena Retail Group, which owns multiple retail outlet including the Duluth-based Maurices, has announced they will be closing 250 stores in the near future. Currently there are 4,850 retail stores owned by Ascena, with a thousand of them being Maurices. Other stores in their portfolio include Dress Barn, Catherine’s, and Lane Bryant. Representatives from the company told us…

Conquering the Ropes Course at YMCA Camp Miller

Active Adventures: Camp Miller

June 9, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – With school out for Summer kids from around the country are looking for ways to stay busy. YMCA Camp Miller has been providing activities for decades. The camp is one of the oldest YMCA camps in the nation. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21 tackled the ropes course. Camp Miller is located at 89382 E Frontage Rd, Sturgeon…

Center For Changing Lives Prepares To Open

LSS Center Aims to End Youth Homelessness

June 8, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

After months of construction, a new center on East Superior Street in Duluth is just about to open and give dozens of young people a place to call home. The Center for Changing Lives is a project of Lutheran Social Service, it’s goal is to end youth homelessness in Duluth. It’s a goal they say is in reach. As staff…

Duluth and Superior mayors perform “Love Letters”

Emily Larson and Jim Paine take to the stage

June 8, 2017

Graham Hakala,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Duluth mayor Emily Larson and Superior mayor Jim Paine teamed up for a special performance Thursday night. The mayors performed a play called “Love Letters,” by A.R, Gurnery. Tickets and donations from the performance will benefit the non–profit theater and arts company, Twin Ports Stage. The performance was held at the Manion Theater at the University of Superior…