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DNR Urges Caution Burning Yard Debris, as Fire Danger is Elevated

October 20, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging caution while burning yard wast or leaf piles outdoors, as areas of northwestern and central Minnesota have elevated fire danger due to sparse rain, high winds, and lack of humidity. As a result, open burning may be restricted in certain counties. Those looking to burn are encouraged to check the…

Weekend Spotlight: Oct. 20 – 22

October 19, 2017

Dan Hanger,

Categories: News, News – Latest News, Weekend Spotlight

Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet unveils new clinic

The Advanced Wound Clinic treats patients with wounds that won't heal

October 19, 2017

Graham Hakala,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Community Memorial Hospital is celebrating new ways to help patients. The Advanced Wound Clinic opened in September, and on Thursday, it hosted an open house for the community. The clinic specializes in treating patients with wounds that are not healing or responding to traditional treatment. Clinic officials say it’s important to have facilities like this in…

Cancer researchers at Essentia Health share work with community

Northlanders gathered at Clyde Iron Works to hear from healthcare professionals on cancer research

October 19, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Health professionals from Essentia Health hosted a gathering at Clyde Iron Works on Thursday to share with the public ways in which local researchers are studying cancer and treatments. Researchers there say it’s less about finding an all–out cure, and more focused on reducing deaths from cancer, improving the lives of those living with it. “Research is…

Highlighting Local Manufacturing

October is Minnesota Manufacturing Month

October 19, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: Jobs, manufacturing, minnesota

Duluth Parks and Rec Hosting Free Skating Events

October 19, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation will offer open skating session during MEA break for students, as well as a Halloween Bash. Events well take place at the Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Sports Center, 120 South 30th Avenue West. It is free and open to the public, with limited skates available for use. MEA skate sessions:…

Pumpkin Patch Train Ride Begins

Train Officials Believe It's a Family Affair

October 19, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The train ride that takes you to a secret pumpkin patch, has begun in Duluth. The rides run through Sunday and lead to a patch of pumpkins railroad staff have been working on all summer, until they are just right. North Shore Scenic Railroad officials told us today the event has become a family affair over the years. “I…

Canadian Consul General Visits Duluth

Consul Meeting With Local Politicians and Business Leaders

October 19, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Canadian Consul General to Minneapolis is in Duluth talking with local leaders. The Consul is meeting with politicians and businesses about the important relationship between Canada and the Duluth area. He said Minnesota Power and Maurices are two local companies that do a lot of business across the border. “The border in some ways is a…

Northland Fall Colors From A Helicopter’s Perspective & Tours

Lake Superior Helicopters Took Us High Into The Sky On A Helicopter Tour Of The Twin Ports & Jay Cooke State Park

October 19, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn – Flying High For Fall Colors! It’s a busy time of year at Lake Superior Helicopters as many people head up in the sky to the fall colors. As billions of trees pop yellow, red and orange against green pines, a unique perspective of the Northland’s changing terrain and lake, make flying high in the sky something special….

RV Dealers Advise Early Winterization

Bullyan RV in Hermantown is Seeing an Increase of Business in their Service Department as Campers Winterize Units

October 19, 2017

Brett Scott,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With winter right around the corner local RV dealers are advising campers to think ahead before Jack Frost potentially damages your equipment. The Service Department at Bullyan RV in Hermantown says now is the time to drain your RV’s plumbing system. There are various pumps and ways to get all the water out of lines before putting…

Maple Hosts Tech Ed Inservice Day

Event Brings Together Local Business Leaders to Tell Teachers About What Skills They Want From Students

October 19, 2017

Site Staff,

MAPLE, Wis. – Manufacturing jobs were a hot topic in Maple today. Tech Ed Inservice Day was held at Northwestern High School, where business leaders came together to network with educational staff and tell them about what skills are needed for future jobs in the manufacturing industry. “Those relationships we’re establishing with local business and industry leaders really feeds our…

MNSure Offers Insurance Checkup

Free enrollment coming soon to see if your health insurance is healthy.

October 19, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn. – Is your health insurance healthy? MNsure navigators are helping make sure your coverage is all set before enrollment. Next week the organization is hosting a health insurance checkup. Monday, Oct. 23rd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. you can get a jump start on open enrollment for free at Duluth Public Library. The checkup aims to see…

Bill Would Make Animal Sex in Wisconsin a Felony

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – It would be a felony to have sex with an animal in Wisconsin under a bill circulating in the Legislature. Under current law, having sex with an animal is a misdemeanor. Republican state Rep. Andrew Jacque, of De Pere, circulated a bill Thursday to increase the penalty. He referenced a case from the Town of Eaton…

Milwaukee Marathon Incorrect Distance for Second Year

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Fox 6) MILWAUKEE (AP) – The organizers of Milwaukee’s marathon got the distance of the course wrong – for the second year in a row. The PNC Milwaukee Marathon on Sunday turned out to be 4,200 feet – or about eight-tenths of a mile – short. That came after last year’s race was measured too long, with runners going at…

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Ticks Up in September

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s unemployment rate ticked up in September, increasing 3.4 percent to 3.5 percent. The state Department of Workforce Development reported the employment information on Thursday. It remains below the national unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. The state gained 5,900 private sector jobs between August and September. Workforce Development Secretary Ray Allen says the 2.5 million people…

Annual Rose Tipping Scheduled Oct. 21, 24

October 19, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The public is invited to join the Duluth Parks staff and Lake Superior Rose Society in the annual Tipping of the Roses at Leif Erikson Park. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 3-6 p.m., weather permitting. Expert rose tippers will be on hand to…

Tech Gadgets for a Fun and Safe Halloween

October 19, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is just around the corner and homes and yards are decorated all across the Northland. This morning, Rachel Agurkis, a Solutions Specialist for Verizon Wireless, visited FOX 21 to chat about some gadgets perfect for the spooky season. Ghoulish lighting – With Philips Hue Lights, you can put the haunt in your house. Turn the lights…

Homemade Salsa with FOX 21’s William Seay

Cooking Connection: Fresh Salsa Recipe

October 19, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. -As football season continues, and hockey and basketball season begin, it’s the perfect time of year to make recipes many folks can munch on. So, for this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s William Seay made his homemade salsa. Necessary Ingredients: 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, peeled, unsalted 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped 3 jalapenos, sliced (no seeds…

Trump’s Health Subsidy Shutdown Could Lead to Free Insurance

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – If President Donald Trump prevails in shutting down a major “Obamacare” health insurance subsidy, it would have the unintended consequence of making free basic coverage available to more people, and making upper-tier plans more affordable. The unexpected assessment comes from consultants, policy experts, and state officials trying to discern the potential fallout from a Washington health care…

Special Youth Deer Hunt This Weekend

The Hunt is Open to Those Ages 10-15

October 19, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A special deer hunt is taking place in many parts of Minnesota this weekend for youth ages 10-15. Students throughout the state are out of the classroom as teachers work at the Minnesota Educator Conference. The hunts began Thursday and end Sunday in 28 permit areas which include southeastern and northwestern Minnesota. “Youth deer season is about putting the…

Walker to Launch Re-Election Campaign Nov. 5 in Waukesha

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker plans to launch his campaign for a third term on Nov. 5 at a manufacturing facility in Waukesha. Walker’s campaign announced Thursday that he will hold an event at Weldall Manufacturing to officially begin his campaign. Walker was just there last month with Vice President Mike Pence who met with employees to tout…

Wisconsin Prison Head Says More Space Needed

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

The Oshkosh Correctional Institution, seen June 2, 2017 after lockdown went in effect the day before. (WLUK)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The head of Wisconsin’s prison system is telling lawmakers that additional capacity is needed to deal with an aging and growing inmate population. Department of Corrections Secretary Jon Litscher tells a Senate committee Thursday that since he took over in…

Receptionist’s Family Sues Over Fatal Minnesota School Blast

Family Seeking $50,000 in Damages

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

Image from Fox 9MINNEAPOLIS -The family of a school receptionist is suing over an explosion that killed her at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis this summer. Ruth Berg’s family is seeking at least $50,000 in damages. Berg and custodian John Carlson were killed and nine others injured when the building fell on Aug. 2. The lawsuit alleges that contractors for CenterPoint…

New Cloquet Police Chief Vows For Better Community Relations

Jeff Palmer Has Been On Dept. For 16 Years

October 18, 2017

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The city of Cloquet officially has a new police chief. This comes after the former chief, Steve Stracek, agreed to retire with no wrongdoing after a “vote of no confidence” by his officers. Cloquet’s new chief is Jeff Palmer – a 16-year veteran of the department who was previously tapped as the interim chief by the city…

Singer Visits East Students to Teach About Dangers of Drugs

The Singer Tours Across the Country

October 18, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-A singer-songwriter who has a checkered past, came to Duluth East today to teach a valuable lesson. Mindy Davey is a recovering addict, now five years sober. Today the singer told us the whole process of helping others has been life changing. “You open yourself up,” Davey said. “It’s a blessing that I can open myself up and inspire…

Public Hearing Held for Enbridge Line 3

Protestors Storm Streets, Enbridge Hearing

October 18, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday night at the DECC, the hearing was divided, supporters from both sides stood shoulder to shoulder voicing concerns. The proposed line would replace 1,031 miles of pipeline, 337 miles of it will be built across Northern Minnesota. “It supplies about 80% of the crude oil that’s refined right here in the Minnesota refineries,” said Jessica Smith…

Students Painting Community Mural at Denfeld High School

Mural Will Be Created for the American Indian Education Department

October 18, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students are working together to create a mural for the American Indian Education Department at Denfeld High School. Students will be painting a local chief from the Fond Du Lac area in an effort to raise cultural awareness and provide an after school program for Native students in Duluth. “I don’t want people to take it as…

Residents Discuss Duluth’s East-West Divide

Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project Held Workshop at Lincoln Park Middle School

October 18, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – People from different sides of Duluth had a discussion about the divide between the east and west side and how to bridge that gap. Speak You Peace: The Civility Project held the workshop at Lincoln Park Middle School. Elected officials and local residents were part of the discussion that focused on creating a civil community and ending…

Duluth School District Confident in New Playground Mulch

October 18, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth School Department is close to finishing a million-dollar project to replace the mulch in its playgrounds, but not without one last controversy. The school board approved the use of wood mulch back in June. But with the project almost complete, district officials received an email alleging that the new mulch hasn’t been properly tested or…

Superior Restaurant to Host Charity Dinner

October 18, 2017

William Seay,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A restaurant in Twin Ports is giving back to the community that supports them. The Kitchen is a tiny place in Superior that serves homemade breakfast and brunch. And tomorrow, they’re hosting a prime rib dinner from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The meal costs ten dollars, and partial proceeds will be donated to area charities. “This…

Big Crowds at DECC for Annual Senior Expo

October 18, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Senior Expo brings thousands to Duluth, and this year’s event was no exception! Huge crowds fill the DECC for the Senior Expo, an event geared toward people 55 or older. The event pairs seniors with businesses and services all over the area, and attracts as many as four thousand people. The event has a new…

Senior Volunteers Honored Today

Helping Senior Helps the Community Save Money for a Variety of Reasons

October 18, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers who help seniors throughout the community were recognized for all the work they do earlier today at luncheon at the Kitchi Gammi Club. Volunteer leaders told us that it’s shocking just how much help seniors get here. “The work they do helps seniors in their home, helps them keep independent, helps them have really wonderful relationships, and it…

5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Tree Falls on Him

October 18, 2017

Site Staff,

Edward Michalek BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. (KMSP) – A five-year-old boy has died after a tree fell on him while he was playing in his backyard in Big Lake Township, Minnesota. According to the Sherburne County Sheriff, Edward “Eddie” Michalek was playing on a hammock with other children when a tree the hammock was tied to uprooted and fell. It hit Eddie on the head…

REAL ID Extension Granted for Minnesotans

October 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota residents will be able to use their driver’s licenses to board domestic flights for at least the next year. That’s been an open question for years as the state has struggled to satisfy the federal Real ID Act. The 2005 law requires upgraded security standards for licenses and is scheduled to take effect for…

Minnesota Lawmakers Seek More Federal Money for Wolf Control

October 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – A federal program that helps Minnesota farmers and ranchers who lose livestock to wolves, has run out of money for the year. So members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation Wednesday, urged U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to find the money to allow wolf depredation services to continue. They cite Minnesota’s growing wolf population, which rose to an…

Wisconsin Senate Committee OKs Hemp Farming Bill

October 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Senate’s agriculture committee has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would allow Wisconsin farmers to grow hemp. The panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the proposal. The vote clears the way for a full floor vote in the Senate. The bill would set up state licenses for farmers looking to grow industrial hemp. People with…

Minnesota Files Amazon Bid; Offers No Details

October 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s economic development commissioner says the state has submitted its bid for a second Amazon headquarters. The state hasn’t released details of the bid for a project that could bring a $5 billion investment and 50,000 jobs wherever it lands. Commissioner Shawntera Hardy gave no new details Wednesday, saying only that Minnesota’s bid showcases the…

LCO Tribe Renews Agreement with Enbridge

October 18, 2017

Site Staff,

(Garret Ellison | MLive)HAYWARD, Wis. – The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board passed a resolution approving an agreement with Enbridge Energy Partners during their Tuesday, Oct. 11 meeting, according to the DrydenWire.com. This new 25-year agreement allows Enbridge the right-of-way for two existing pipelines that cross over three miles of the southwestern corner of the reservation. The two lines…

Water Main Connection Oct. 19 on East 4th Street

October 18, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – As part of the 4th Street Reconstruction project, the City of Duluth will be making a new water main connection beginning on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work will impact service to some water customers located in the northeast Endion and northwest Congdon neighborhoods (between 21st and 29th Avenues East, down to East…

Pet Photographer Looks to Capture More Clients

Pupparazzi Companion Pet Photography Started After Owner Lisa Johsnon Volunteered at Animal Allies Humane Society

October 18, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the power of social media, animal pictures find a way to make many of us sink into our screens, begging for more. Now, more and more pet parents are looking for more professional options to capture breathtaking images of their furry companions. Fall is a typical time for scenic shots or graduation images. “It’s always been…

Superior Salon Raises Support for Mentor Superior

Friday: A Black and White Affair

October 18, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Since 2011, Mentor Superior has been supporting youth across the bridge by partnering them with an adult to share some positive community experiences with. Now, Trends Day Spa and Salon is looking to give back to that program. The Black and White Affair is 6-9 p.m. on October 20 at Barker’s Island Inn. There will be food,…

Senator Klobuchar Focuses On St. Louis County Opioid Addiction

Three Roundtable Dicussions Were Held Tuesday

October 17, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

St. Louis County was recently awarded $675,000 of federal money to improve opioid addiction treatment. The grant was given following troubling statistics that the area is struggling with the most overdose deaths per capita in the state. Now Senator Amy Klobuchar is collecting information from the county to discuss the best way to use that money. Just last year more…

Local Red Cross Volunteers Help California Wildfire Victims

Four Northlanders Helping in California

October 17, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

American Red Cross volunteers from Superior and Duluth are in California helping out with wildfires. The volunteers are there to support victim’s mental health, physical health and help out with food distribution and emergency response clinics. This is all happening just after the hurricanes down south, but volunteers continue to step up to help. “We’ve had people that have raised…

Fond du Lac Reservation Receives Grant From Super Bowl Cmte.

October 17, 2017

Site Staff,

FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn. – Some more outdoor opportunities are coming to the Fond du Lac Reservation. The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee was there today to award a grant worth $85,000 to fund three different community projects. There will now be an expansion of a walking path that goes toward the Fond du Lac Tribal Center, along with…

Superior Spartans Fight Cancer On and Off the Court

Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with a form of breast cancer in July.

October 17, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

SUPERIOR, WIS.- For the sixth-year the Superior Spartans joined the fight against breast cancer, hosting the “Dig for Pink” game, but this season the game took on a new meaning for the team. Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with breast cancer in July but decided to coach through her treatments. “I didn’t want it to effect the team…

Great Outdoors: Bird Watching at Hawk Ridge

Research Done at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Is Important to Understanding the Ecosystem

October 17, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Birds are migrating to their winter homes in Central and South America, and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth is a fantastic place to watch them fly overhead. In this weeks’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Hawk Ridge where a lot of work is being done to study migratory birds. “Birds are everywhere and so I…

Duluth Man Arrested, Charged in Marine General Theft Incident

October 17, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Most of stolen lures still in factory packaging provided by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE 10/17/17: The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Oct. 7, 2017, the fishing lures and other items of merchandise were recovered from a storage shed in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Duluth. The retail value of the recovered items exceeds $25,000….

Unique Flute Player Visits Charter Schools

Students Learned About Native American History

October 17, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the Edison Charter Schools got a special treat today as they got a unique look at Native American history. Flute player Darren Thompson visited seventh and eighth graders and played a variety of songs for them with a Native American twist. Educators at the schools said today’s performances will lead to future topics they educate…

Pop-Up Business Campaign Coming Back Again

Pop-Up Businesses Open up Nov. 25th

October 17, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you are an entrepreneur, you now have the opportunity to start your own business through the Greater Downtown Council’s Pop-Up Campaign. Future business owners can apply with their own idea for a business and have it fill a pop-up shop in downtown Duluth. The program is in its fifth year and has lead to some tenants staying…

Wisconsin Board Talks About Foxconn Deal, No Vote

October 17, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The leaders of Gov. Scott Walker’s job creation agency met behind closed doors again to discuss contract negotiations with Foxconn Technology Group but didn’t take any action. The electronics giant wants to build a flat-screen manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant. Walker signed a $3 billion incentives package for the company last month. The Wisconsin Economic…