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…
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…
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…
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, 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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Superior, Wis. More than a dozen Northland K-9 teams demonstrated their skills in front of a massive crowd today at AMSOIL Center in Superior. “Its really cool to be here to show off the dogs skills. What they can actually do and allow the public to have this close interaction with these dogs,” Sgt. Brandon Silgjord of St. Louis County…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The 42nd annual Wizard of Oz Festival got underway in Grand Rapids on Thursday. Festivities began with a tea party and live music inside Judy Garland’s historic childhood home. Friday night, The Wizard of Oz will play outside on a jumbo screen on the Evergreen Terrace lawn next to the museum. Organizers say this event brings…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Hundreds of people are in Grand Rapids this week for the Minnesota Wildfire Academy. Students from nine states throughout the region are going through extensive training to learn about safely combating wildfires. On Thursday, some of the new recruits got to watch a simulated air operation and get hands–on experience of some firefighting basics. Instructors say…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth got a little greener today as they officially opened the region’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in the area. It is located next to the Endion Station Public House restaurant in the Canal. The station is capable of charging nine vehicles at a time. “This is one of our first steps in renewables for the city,” said Mayor…
