Great Outdoors: 4H Horse Competitors
SUPERIOR, Wis. – In this week’s Great Outdoors, we meet up with 4H horse competitors in Superior who are sharing their passion and skills along the way. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
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Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Looks To Expand — Again
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s largest brewing company, Bent Paddle, is hoping to expand again in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Renderings submitted to the city’s planning office shows an upgrade to a building on the 1800 block of West Michigan Street. That is the same building Bent Paddle has been housing its offices, which is across the street from the company’s…
Duluth Transit Authority and University of Minnesota-Duluth renew partnership
The UPass agreement has been renewed for the next five years
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota–Duluth and the Duluth Transit Authority have renewed their partnership for the next five years. The UPass agreement allows full–time UMD students to use the DTA to bus to campus and anywhere around the Twin Ports, all for a $12.50 transportation fee each semester. The partnership provides rides for around 7,000 people, which totals about…
New Storefront in the Works for Thunderbird Mall
Construction Could Begin Later This Summer
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The Thunderbird Mall in Virginia is going through a transformation. Rock Step Capital, a company that owns the mall announced their plans to put more stand-alone stores on the mall property, last year. And now, Tractor Supply Company is set to be the first new storefront there. “The whole concept the whole theme, the whole structure, the whole…
Duluth FC Hoists Trophy with Mayor Emily Larson
Duluth FC will face Detroit City FC Friday.
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Mining, BWCA Supporters Make Final Cases in Copper-Nickel Land Use Debate
Virgina High School was packed Tuesday for the last public hearing in front of the U.S. Forest Service
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The auditorium at Virginia High School was packed this evening with hundreds showing up to voice their opinions of the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to withdraw 234,000 acres of federal land around the boundary waters that would be used for future copper–nickel mining. It’s an issue that’s been debated back and forth, ever since the forest service…
DPD, DEA Enter Partnership to Battle Opioids
Program is First of its Kind in United States
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency announced a new partnership to help fight the city’s opioid problem. As part of this partnership, the DEA will give the city $18,000 to pay for overtime hours during drug raids. Plus, the city now has access to DEA labs and intelligence databases. “This is an opportunity for us…
Conference Teaches Professionals How to Treat Abuse
Stand Against Child Abuse Conference Happened Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. – Statistics say 1 in 10 children will be a victim of sexual abuse before they turn 18. That’s why a number of groups who support victims gathered at the DECC to discuss how to treat those victims. At Tuesday’s Stand Against Child Abuse conference, representatives from police, child protective services and medical professions learned from speakers, as…
Workshop Addresses Battle Against Emerald Ash Borer
Researchers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont are in Duluth This Week
DULUTH, Minn. – Researchers and forest managers from Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Northeast are in Duluth this week to develop a game plan for battling the emerald ash borer. The workshop opened Tuesday at the Inn on Lake Superior with lectures discussing the borer’s effect on ash forests. The highlight of the workshop comes Wednesday as participants will get their…
Girls Have a Blast at Space Camp
Camp at UWS was Designed to Teach Girls About Careers in Aeronautics
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Girls from local high schools wrapped up a couple days of learning about space travel Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This aeronautics and space camp hosted by UWS’ Transportation and Logisitics Research Center taught the kids about opportunities for women in the space program. They even took time to launch homemade rockets Tuesday. And State Senator…
Wisconsin Company Offers to Microchip Employees
Tony Danna, vice president of international development at Three Square Market (AP | Jeff Baenen) (AP) – A Wisconsin company is offering to microchip its employees enabling them to open doors, log into computers, and purchase break room snacks with a simple swipe of the hand. Three Square Market, also known as 32M, said more than 50 employees are voluntarily…
Senate’s Critical Health Care Vote: What Happens Next?
(AP) (FOX NEWS) – The Senate voted Tuesday to open debate on overhauling the United States’ health care system. “Now we move forward towards truly great health care for the American people… this is truly great step,” President Trump said at the White House Tuesday. As the GOP seeks to gather support as it begins debating its options, here is…
Flood Damage to Public Infrastructure Estimated at $15M
(Betty Baker via FOX 9) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Flood damage to public roads, bridges, dams, and other structures in southern Wisconsin this month is estimated at more than $15 million. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the state Emergency Operations Center said Tuesday that Gov. Scott Walker has declared 20 counties to be in a state of emergency. The…
Pence Breaks Tie, Senate Takes Up Health Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has voted to move ahead on health care legislation aimed at dismantling the Obama health law. The vote was 51-50 on Tuesday, a victory for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump. Last week, McConnell was forced to postpone the vote, lacking the support of conservatives and moderates. Vice President Mike Pence cast the…
Madison Police Use 2 New Drones to Investigate Crimes
M.P. King | State Journal MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Madison police are among a growing number of law enforcement agencies using drones to investigate crimes and track down offenders. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Madison Police Department has used its new drone team five times since June. Its two drones weigh between five and 10 pounds each and have…
Search Warrant: Woman ‘Slapped’ Back of Squad Car Before Fatal Shooting
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Justine Damond, Fox 9 MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – A newly unsealed search warrant details the evidence the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has gathered about what led up to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Justine Damond in southwest Minneapolis on July 15. Damond was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Mohammed Noor, who was in the squad car with his partner, Officer…
Sacred Heart Music Center Organ Restored for First Time in Decades
Northland Uncovered: Organ Restoration
DULUTH, Minn. – Over the past several years Duluthians have raised $40,000 to tune up an historic organ in town. That organ is now being put back together at Sacred Heart Music Center. “It sings; there’s breath that goes through the pipes. It’s the closest to the human voice as any instrument,” said Reverend Dr. David Tryggestad, resident organist at…
New Exhibit Flutters into the Lake Superior Zoo
EXHIBIT OPENS JULY 26 AND WILL RUN THROUGH THE FIRST FROST
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Zoo visitors will be able to walk through an enclosed exhibit with hundreds of butterflies inside the zoo’s newest exhibit, “Beautiful Butterflies: An Up-Close Experience.” “This is a beautiful and fun exhibit, and we’re pleased to bring it to the zoo for the summer,” said Dave Benson, the zoo’s interim CEO. “They are unique…
Former Pawnbroker Building Demolished On East Fourth Street
DULUTH, Minn. – A vacant building on East Fourth Street is no more. Bulldozers demolished the building Monday on the 700 block of East Fourth Street, which is across the street from the Co-op. The city’s planning office told FOX 21 the building had been vacant for some time. It was formally known as The Pawnbroker. It was not known…
New Developments Could Be Coming to Ashland
A New Distillery, Brew Pub, and Outdoor Event Space Could Begin Construction Next Year
ASHLAND, Wis. – One of Ashland’s biggest hotels are seriously eyeing the waterfront for new development there. The Hotel Chequamegon has been a staple in Ashland for decades, and the owners now want to expand their business along the city’s lake shore. In addition to making improvements to the historic hotel, the owners are considering building a new distillery and…
Grand Motel Demolished For Acme Expansion
DULUTH, Minn. – Bulldozers have begun to take down the longtime Grand Motel in West Duluth. The motel property was sold in June to Acme Tools for $365,000. The realtor for the property told FOX 21 Acme plans to expand its current store and parking lot onto the old motel property. Categories: Business, News, News – Latest News
Construction On Track For New Superior Schools
Crews are working to get school ready for students in the fall
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Construction at the new Superior High School is well underway as crews work to get parts of school ready for students to return this fall. The $60-million high school project is being funded by a $92.5-million referendum that was passed last spring. Crews are right now busy buttoning up the noisier work to the existing structure, so…
Award-Winning Authors Share Their Work In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Award-winning authors of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards shared some of their work with the public on Monday at the Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library. All of the authors’ work features some aspect of life in the Northland. “I’ve just been drawn to it, to the majesty of the lake, to the beauty of…
Ordinance To Allow More Road Usage By Class One ATV’s
Carlton County Looking To Adopt New Ordinance
Carlton, Minn Carlton County officials aim to take ATV’s from off the road to on them through a new ordinance. The ordinance would allow more access along county and state roads and highways. Something other Northland counties have already done. Carlton County, unlike St. Louis and Pine Counties prohibits class one ATV’s from using the side of county state roads…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Britta Lynn Design Handmade Jewelry
Britta Kauppila creates custom rings, necklaces, and earrings in her Duluth studio
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is home to many artists with a variety of different skills. Britta Kauppila is making a career of her talent, working with as a metalsmith. “I love working with my hands,” says Kauppila. “I love to just create things.” On a typical day at her studio inside the Armory Fire Arts Building it’s not uncommon…
Little Kitten Takes Ride of a Lifetime Underneath Truck
The Cat Rode from Silver Bay to Carlton
CARLTON, Minn.- It was a regular work day for Joshua Nelson, A Black Bear Casino Security guard, when he got an unusual call on his radio that there was a possible cat underneath a car. “Get out there and hear these meowing. Look under the vehicle couldn’t see anything,” says Joshua. After closer inspection Joshua saw the head of a…
The Duluth Harbor Mission Opens Doors to Outreach Center
They Aim to Fight Homelessness and Chemical Dependencies
DULUTH, Minn.- A new center is helping serve underprivileged people in West Duluth. The Duluth Harbor Mission Incorporated began in 2015 by serving hot meals to people in need. Monday the Harbor mission opened the doors to their new outreach center. The organization plans to work on the front lines to help people fight poverty and addiction. “We help the…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Mellen, Wisconsin
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. – Around 1:45 p.m. authorities responded to the call of a motorcycle accident on County Highway GG approximately two miles south of Mellen, according to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department. According to authorities, the caller reported that a male was injured and unresponsive. Authorities determined that the motorcycle left the roadway, crossed the gravel shoulder, and crashed…
ACLU Demanding Reforms to MPD after Justine Damond Shooting
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MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is calling for reforms in the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the fatal shooting of Justine Damond by Officer Mohammed Noor last week. The ACLU issued a statement Monday in response to the appointment of Medaria Arradondo as the new Chief of Police, replacing Chief Janee Harteau. The…
Minnesota Agency Collects More Data on Health of Watersheds
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has spent years documenting and monitoring all 80 of Minnesota’s major watershed in order to gain data about the health of the state’s rivers, lakes, and streams. Minnesota Public Radio reports that pollution control agency staff members are now revisiting places that were first tested a decade ago. Water is…
Senate GOP Gets New Pressure from Trump on Health Care
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – A peeved President Donald Trump tweaked Republican opponents of his party’s reeling health care bill Monday, saying this week’s planned faceoff vote is their “last chance to do the right thing” and erase his predecessor’s signature overhaul. Trump’s prodding of balking GOP senators came a day before leaders planned a pivotal vote that seemed…
Fake Signs in the Twin Cities Warn of ‘Easily Startled’ Police
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – At least two illegal street signs with the message “Warning: Twin Cities police easily startled” were posted Sunday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, according to police spokespeople. The signs were quickly taken down by both cities’ respective public works departments, but not before the message made its rounds on social media–garnering thousands of shares and responses on Twitter…
Theater Camp Students in Duluth Prepare for Performance
"All You Need is Bugs!" the Musical
DULUTH, Minn. – This week the hard work of several theater students will be on display in the musical “All You Need is Bugs!” The Myers-Wilkins Community School Collaborative is hosting the Hillside Youth Theatre camp once again this year. The matinee performances will be July 27-28 at 1:00 p.m. The night performances will both be at 7:00 p.m. on…
Tourists Flood Duluth for Summer Season
Coffee Conversation: Visit Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The Summer tourist season is well underway in Duluth and several events have brought thousands to the city already this year. This week several free events, like the Chester Creek Concert Series and Concerts on the Pier at Glensheen, are followed by the annual All Pints North Brewfest in Bayfront Festival Park. Visit Duluth Media Communications Manager…
Basketball Hall of Famer John Kundla Dies at 101
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – John Kundla, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died Sunday. He was 101. Son Jim Kundla said his father died at an assisted living facility in Northeast Minneapolis that he has called home for years. Kundla coached George Mikan and the Lakers in the 1940s and 1950s, helping them…
Former GOP Party Chair Downey Enters 2018 Race for Governor
Dayton is out of Office in 2019
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota’s former Republican party chairman is running for governor. Keith Downey announced his 2018 campaign for the open seat on Monday. Downey is a former state representative who recently left the state party after serving two terms as its chairman. But he’s positioning himself as a political outsider. Downey says too many residents no longer see opportunities to…
Minnesota Researchers Make Progress in Fish Cryopreservation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a breakthrough in the cryopreservation of fish, which could help preserve specie and repopulate the ocean. The Minnesota Daily reports that researchers are using gold nanoparticles and lasers to freeze and thaw live fish embryos. Researchers have previously been able to successfully cryopreserve mammal embryos and some animal sperm,…
One Dead After Crash in Makinen Township
One Person is Dead, Four Others Are Recovering from Non-Life Threatening Injuries After a Crash in the 9300 Block of the Vermillion Trail
MAKINEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – One person is dead after a crash Sunday evening in the 9300 Block of the Vermillion Trail in Makinen Township. Authorities say 29-year-old Rai Walden was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle overturned, becoming submerged in nearly two feet of water. Aside from Walden, authorities also removed a passenger from the submerged vehicle. The…
Special Report: The Science, Madness Behind Potholes
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the same old problem that plagues the Northland year after year – those tire- eating, car-breaking potholes. In a special report, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to MnDOT workers who work tirelessly to prevent and patch our crumbling roads. And you’ll also get an inside look at the science behind this type of never ending…
DIY Pirate Ship Sets Sail On Minnesota Lake
It Started as a Playground, Turned Real-Life Ship
On the Iron Range, one family has taken playtime to a whole new level. They’ve created a do-it-yourself project that’s captured an entire town’s attention. A real-life pirate ship, built in two years by Tom Stonich in his driveway and garage. It’s called the “Jaryco” in honor of his grandson, James Ryan Cole. “Everyone was wondering, ‘When you are you…
Victim Identified In Fatal Boating Accident; Driver Faces Criminal Charges
Authorities Say Dark Night, Speed, Alcohol Were Factors
ELLSBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A criminal investigation is underway after a late-night boat ride for four friends on a lake in St. Louis County turned fatal. Ann DeLanghe, 54, of Burnsville, Minn., died from her injuries after being ejected from the boat, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Her husband, Ernest, was also a passenger. His condition was…
Beloved School Secretary Retires After Working for 41 Years
Some She Worked With Say She Knew Everything About the School
DULUTH, Minn.- Sherry Holten worked as the secretary of Homecroft Elementary school for more than four decades, but retired from the long stint June of this year. “It’s a huge range of responsibilities from financial to dealing with people, meeting with public, working with kids. And that was the fun part,” says Sherry. After working with 14 principals and thousands…
Grizzlies Prepare For MPFL Playoffs
North Shore Remains Undefeated
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Avenue C Restaurant Approved for Outdoor Seating
Restaurant Managers Hope New Patio Seating Will Help Revitalize City's West End
CLOQUET, Minn. – Avenue C Restaurant will be the latest Cloquet business to offer outdoor seating for customers. Avenue C’s outdoor patio area is still under construction, but as soon as fencing is added and their liquor licence is amended, customers can start enjoying their meals in the sunshine. “Outdoor seating is desirable,” says Avenue C General Manager Ryan Kolan….
Cloquet Skate Park Closer to Becoming a Reality
City Council Now Accepting Bids for Construction
CLOQUET, Minn. – The potential new Cloquet skate park got one step closer to becoming a reality after the city council voted to accept bids for its construction. The skate park is expected to be built in Athletic Park. The cost of the project won’t be known until construction bids are received. Skaters across Cloquet are excited to have a…
Lakeside Garden Tour Enjoyed By Dozens
Fundraiser Raised Money for Lakeside-Lester Park Community Club
DULUTH, Minn. – Five homeowners in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood showed off their beautiful lawns at the first ever Garden Tour. Dozens attended the fundraiser, learning about a variety of flowering plants and garden designs. It cost five dollars to take the tour, with the money going to after school activities at the Lakeside Lester Park Community Club. “We have native…
Storm Cleanup Continues in Fredenberg Township
Residents Still Have Brush and Branches to Cut and Burn
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Storm cleanup continues in Fredenberg Township. The community there was hit hard Friday evening by damaging winds from severe thunderstorms. Friday night’s storm caused damage to homes and other structures across the Northland. Sunday, residents continue working to clean up the mess the storm left behind. Brush fires burn throughout Fredenberg Township as homeowners try to…
Storm Blows Through Northland Leaving Many Without Power
Some Homes Sustained Damages. Others Cannot be Accessed Because of Downed Trees and Powerlines.
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn.- Andrew Schlichting was in Fredenberg township visiting his parents when the storm rolled in, Friday night. “Kind of came out of nowhere. Just a solid wall of rain. And then the rains came. Kinda felt like a hurricane we thought the windows were going to bust through,” said Schlichting. The blowing winds and heavy rains brought down…
25th Annual Taste of Greece is Back
Attendees Had the Chance to Eat Greek Food, and Learn a Little About the Culture
DULUTH, Minn.- The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church held its 25th annual Greek Food Festival It’s a fundraiser that started out serving just 200 people, that has grown into a massive event that now draws 3,000 people to the church. Attendees had the chance to get a small taste of Greek food and culture, by trying out authentic Greek…
Man Dies Fishing on Lake Superior
The Man was Reported Missing When He Didn't Come Back on Time
ASHLAND, Wis. – An Ashland man died Friday while fishing on Lake Superior. According to Ashland County Sheriffs, the man, 62m went fishing by himself Friday and was supposed to return by 1:00 p.m. His truck and boat trailer were still parked at the Kreher Park boat landing. Around 5:00 p.m., a resident on Lake Park Road called 911…
