DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth city council was undecided on a resolution Monday night that would perhaps give the local government more localized power to make decisions. But multiple city council members felt the resolution could potentially cost the city of Duluth millions of dollars in bonding money for future projects if the council moved forward with the resolution. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior city council candidate who lost by one vote last month to the now-resigning Graham Garfield says he’ll run for the seat again if the council chooses to appoint a replacement. “In the end, depending on what the council decides, I’m looking to rise to the challenge an serve this city and the constituents who voted…
Seven months after losing her son, one Iron Range mother is hoping someone out there can help her find closure. Rita Licari wants answer about what happened to her son, Scott Christensen the night he died. Investigators say Christensen was hit and killed on Highway 100 near Aurora sometime before 4 a.m. Oct. 2 of 2016, but they still don’t…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board met Monday as part of a business committee meeting to discuss a controversial topic that’s been going on for the last couple years. The issue stems from safety concerns brought up by parents, regarding the rubber mulch used at the district’s nine school playgrounds. Concern was shared among board members about the proposed…
DULUTH, Minn. – The beacon of all lighthouses in Canal Park has been heavily defaced with loads of graffiti. This comes just as tourism season is beginning in the city of Duluth. The layers of black spray paint and marker could be found Monday all over the historic South Pier, which has the red roof and is down the pier…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Business owners and partners gathered for a Public meeting that discussed updates on the Belknap street construction in Superior. In Monday’s meeting, business owners who could be affected by the construction had the chance to ask questions on road closures, and what streets would be available for customers to use to get to the businesses. When finished, the Belknap…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Farmer’s market has finally opened their doors for the season. The market opened last Saturday, and will be open every Wednesday and Saturday until September. Farmers bring products like locally grown flowers, produce, honey, and maple syrup to the market, where customers can meet the farmers face to face, and learn exactly where their food…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Food Truck, the Rambler, was out serving lunch for the first time this season. The Rambler will be out seven days a week to offer their dishes like Mahi Mahi tacos or Reuben fritters to people looking for a quick lunch. The food truck will be visiting different businesses and organizations throughout the week. The owners of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of downtown Duluth’s oldest restaurants is up for sale. We’re talking about the Original Coney Island on 107 E. Superior Street. The classic restaurant has been serving up conies, burgers and malts at its current location since 1921. Owner Steve Sola, who bought the business in 2008, told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Monday that no sale…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota state House and Senate have passed bills that could take away cities like Duluth’s ability to set new public policies that differ from the state’s. Duluth’s City Council is expected to discuss a resolution asking Governor Mark Dayton to not sign the bill into law, during the city council meeting on Monday. City councilor Joel Sipress says the bill…
DULUTH, Minn. – Staff at the Lake Superior Zoo spent their Monday morning working with new equipment donated to them. The Zoo’s Burmese Python, Monty, was lucky number one to receive routine X-rays thanks to St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. St. Luke’s recently donated a $50,000 dollar machine to the Zoo after replacing it with newer diagnostic equipment in their…
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Branch of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation held its annual celebration today. LISC gathered together numerous business and public officials to talk about the future of Duluth. Subjects discussed including housing, the schools, and the workforce. “What we’re doing today is celebrating what’s been done and talking about how we move forward and do more,” said Pam Kramer,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has announced a gas main replacement project at 48th Avenue East from Superior Street to Glenwood Street. This project will help to reinforce a gas distribution main loop in the Lakeside neighborhood, and will include a three-week closure of the Lake Walk Trail between 48th and 52nd Avenue East, a suggested detour for users…
Photo: Como Zoo ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9 KMSP) – Two 23-year-old men who were reportedly intoxicated scaled a fence and jumped into the giraffe exhibit at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Saturday afternoon. Officers were called to Como Zoo around 5:42 p.m. after security officers found the two men inside the exhibit. The men told police that they jumped…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bipartisan proposal creates an exemption to Wisconsin’s sex offender registry for teenagers ages 15 to 18 who are convicted after having consensual sex. State law make sit a crime for two people under the age of 18 to have sexual contact, regardless of consent. Republican Rep. Joel Kleefisch and Democratic Representative Fred Kessler have written…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Justice says a preliminary tally shows people around Wisconsin may have turned over a record amount of unused medications during a drug take-back day in April. The DOJ says preliminary estimates show 66,039 pounds of medications and more than 300 receptacles around the state during drug take-back events April 29. The record…
Justice David Stras MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – President Donald Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and shares the belief in a limited role for the judiciary. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School professor was on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Airshow is on the hunt for 100 more volunteers to assist with this year’s event. With the show just three weeks away, volunteers are needed to assist with concessions and parking. Public Relations Co-Director Jodi Grayson stated, “The volunteers we need do not need to have any sort of special skills. They really just need…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled storm-damaged tree removal in Itasca and Aitkin Counties. The project will take place on Highway 200 from Hill City to approximately six miles east on Highway 169 from Hill City to approximately three miles north. The work will require lane closures in both directions, Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced the eSearch Warrant application, which is now available to law enforcement agencies statewide. “Before eSearch Warrants, a peace officer would write a search warrant application and then drive it to the judge for review, said BCA Superintendent Drew Evans. “Making this process electronic is particularly beneficial for after-hours…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota legislators are close to approving major changes in the way the state licenses teachers. According to news reports, the proposed changes would consolidate standards and teacher licensing under a new Professional Educator Licensing Board. It would create a four–tier system and streamline the process to license teachers who are trained out of state or have unconventional backgrounds….
MINNEAPOLIS– Gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could find themselves in the crosshairs of hunters as soon as this fall. A ruling is expected soon from the same appeals court that recently lifted protections for wolves in Wyoming. Officials say that whether Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan can hold wolf seasons this fall would depend in part on how soon…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will sweep and flush all state bridge in the Duluth area beginning on Monday, May 8. This project is scheduled for May 8 through Thursday, May 18. Motorists may encounter temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The operation will take place in three separate…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Midwest Roaster’s Coffee Conversation we’re highlighting some books perfect for Spring reading. Shari Illig, Community Business Development Manager for Barnes and Noble, gave a couple recommendations. Illig says both books would make great book club books because they spark conversations. The first recommendation is titled, “The Stranger in the Woods” by, Michael Finkel. This…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is initiating the sale of leases for state-owned metallic minerals in Beltrami, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis Counties. The total amount of land up for lease is 195,324 acres. The lease sale involves nonferrous minerals, which are all metals, such as copper, nickel, platinum, palladium, gold,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and if you haven’t found the perfect gift yet, no need to worry. St. Luke’s Plastic Surgery Associates is hosting a Mother’s Day Sale this week. The sale is offering products for mothers to pamper themselves. Veronica Ramos and Michelle Bohlman, aestheticians for St. Luke’s Plastic Surgery Associates, say these…
A lot has changed in the past 30 years when it comes to high school athletic competitions, but a law in Minnesota has got some students and parents questioning what’s fair and if it’s time for a change. A Minnesota law that hasn’t been updated since the 1970’s is keeping some athletes out of competition, most recently its kept a…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The snow’s gone, the sun’s heating up and the pavement’s getting much busier with motorcycles hitting the road for another season. And those bikers are urging drivers to keep a serious eye out for riders to help cut down on the nearly 5,00 biker deaths a year on U.S. roads, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration….
DULUTH, Minn. – The tunnels of I-35 are getting a major spring cleanup from the roads to the walls. MnDOT crews began work on the northbound lanes around 6:30 p.m. Sunday and were expected to wrap up by 4 a.m. Motorists are urged to watch out for work zones and new directions. The I-35 southbound tunnels will start getting scrubbed…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – Dave Zbaracki, a Democrat, Congdon resident, veteran of Duluth’s outdoor sports industry, and 5th generation Duluthian, announced his candidacy for City Council in the 2nd District, challenging current City Council President, Joel Sipress, on Saturday in a Facebook post. Zbaracki, 34, is running on a platform of improving public health and accessibility, expanding our sharing…
CLOQUET, Minn. – It was a great day for a barbecue as Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool in Cloquet. It was part of a fundraiser to help fix up the school’s popular playground for the kids there. “Really, we love serving the community,” Pastor Matt Kohl said. “We’ve been doing a lot of great things with the preschool, and we’re seeing more…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Boaters are moving on out of hibernation and ready to take over lakes and rivers. Over at Barker’s Island in Superior, boats of all sizes are already docked and hitting the waters of Lake Superior. Despite the strange weather we’ve been experiencing over the past couple months, boaters haven’t held back. “It’s been really good,” Ship Store manager, Megan…
DULUTH, Minn. – For anyone looking to find inner peace in a unique place, you now have the chance to do yoga on a moving train. A trip along Lake Superior’s North Shore is just the thing some people need to cool down, especially when they take a ride on the yoga train. It may sound like a crazy idea,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Anglers were out on Minnesota rivers taking in the sunshine Sunday. That included a father and son trying to catch trout and salmon on the Lester River in Duluth. “I see a lot of stuff about the weather and what the weather should be like when you’re fishing and so I looked at the weather and I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday was one to remember for about 2,000 University of Minnesota Duluth students. The school held its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday at Amsoil Arena. As seniors picked up their diplomas, many grads now start their careers, but say good bye to college with advice for those following them. “Keep pushing along,” says graduate, Tyler Cogswell. “You…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Runners raced through Cloquet to raise funds for breast cancer research at the 10th annual Save Our Hooterz Fun Run. The event helps pay for four women to participate in a three day walk for breast cancer in Minneapolis. Organizers say the fun run is a great way for the runners involved to help a good cause…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Next week, Superior High School stages its production of the 50s-themed musical “Grease.” Today, the cast staged a fun fair to spread the 50s spirit and, more importantly, to raise money for the school’s theater program, which puts on a musical every spring. “It’s one way that the community can come together that’s different from sports and…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – Dorothy Kangas celebrated her 100th birthday today. She was a teacher in Northern Wisconsin for 32 years. Today, hundreds of friends, family, and former students wished her well on her centennial birthday. “Been a friend to all and she’s still active at 100 years old and gets out in the community and does her thing,” said Dorothy’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds packed Duluth’s Lakewalk to help raise awareness for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. A group of about 250 people walked in the annual Walk M.S. fundraiser. People on hand walked for friends and family suffering from M.S. Officals say community support is important for M.S. patients. “It really lifts their spirits,” Walk M.S. coordinator, Beth Swanson said. “It really makes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Play ball! Saturday was opening day for the Western Duluth Little League. The league held its first ever “opening day” ceremony at their field by Wade Stadium. Little leaguers hit the field for a day of intra-squad games as a way to ease into a new season. “It’s a lot less pressure to play against their own team, learn, and kind…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College’s automotive program hosted its 11th annual Dennis Godfrey Memorial Car Show on Saturday. The event is organized and run by the students. “Putting on a car show like this gets them contacts,” organizer, Matthew Bisbee said. “Because there are some business owners that have vehicles entered in, so can get to know in an informal setting…
It’s that time of year again when anglers are arriving in schools, launching their boats at Lake Namakagon. Motors tilt into the water for the first time of 2017 as anglers headed out to their favorite fishing spot on Saturday morning. “It’s always fun to get out fishing it doesn’t matter if it’s cold or warm or whatever any day…
CABLE, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker kicked off the 52nd annual Governor’s Fishing Opener by catching two walleye. Walker was in Cable on Saturday for the event on Lake Namekagon. Walker says fishing is a time-honored tradition and tourism attraction in Wisconsin that draws hundreds of thousands of anglers from outside the state every year. Walker says more than…
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HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Children had the chance to socialize with other kids, and enjoy story time at Pelican Coffee It’s a popular event that occurs each month, where a princess reads a story to the children, and then takes time to meet and greet and take pictures. This month’s princess was Rapunzel, and many of the little girls at the event…
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DULUTH, Minn. – In the Northland, people are celebrating Cinco de Mayo by getting their fill of Mexican food and drinks at local restaurants. Lines were out the door at many places with people waiting to take advantage of holiday specials. “I think this far north it kind of brings a little bit different atmosphere to a lot of people…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting today, the North Shore Scenic Railroad invites families to ride the rails along Lake Superior. Today was opening day for the railroad. There are plenty of options as far as experiences go this year. Officials say they expect more than 100,000 people to take a train ride this season. “It’s really fun to finally see people…
DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica now offers more options for health care students. A physician assistant program starts next fall. The program accepted 30 full-time students for courses at the CSS Health Science Center. Today, incoming students, faculty, and officials from the school celebrated the program’s accreditation. “I think that’s probably what excited me the most is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Saint Scholastica student is raising money to help out a good Samaritan in her neighborhood. Last summer, Lindsay Monson came across an elderly woman named Rosemary, who spends her day cleaning up parks in the Duluth community. Monson wanted to do something to give back to her neighbor before she graduates in a few short weeks….
