ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Republicans are ready to crack down on the protests that have shuttered highways and commanded police attention. A pair of GOP-backed bills at the Legislature this year would levy harsher penalties on demonstrators who block highway traffic and could allow police departments to sue some protesters to help cover enforcement costs. It’s a response…
Often in High School athletics, teams are lead by a single stand out athlete. However, up at Mountain Iron-Buhl they’ve got 3. Head Coach Jeff Buffetta says, “Their leadership and qualities are invaluable to our program. Just seeing those guys come up. They together won pace setter championships back in 5th and 6th and 7th grade, and they sort of…
There is growing sadness after an 11-year-old Esko girl was tragically killed in a car accident that also sent her brother and mother to the hospital. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim Sunday as Emma Loven. A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family. The page describes Emma s a sweet, fun-loving girl who loved life…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police responded to a shooting Saturday evening. The shooting happened at the Lake Superior Bottle Shop on the corner of 1st Avenue East and 1st Street. A 28 year old man was taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries. Three suspects were detained and questioned in connection with the shooting. An investigation is continuing. Categories:…
Duluth, Minn This evening a group in Duluth got in the spirit by inaugurating themselves. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of…member of the beloved community, among equals of the United States.” The group gathered at the scared heart music center to take an oath. The same oath that former president Barack Obama took 8…
West Duluth, Minn A West Duluth man was remembered tonight after he was tragically struck by two cars ultimately ending his life exactly one year to the day. Tonight was quite special for those who came to remember Melvin Stelton. You see this time a year ago it was a gloomy evening much like tonight with light rain and fog…
Students and Staff at UMD Watched President Trump’s Inaugural
The Thunderbird Motorcycle Club is just as passionate about helping their own as the members are about riding their bikes. The Thunderbird Motorcycle Club presented the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay with a check for $3,000. The group which includes several veterans promotes good fellowship in riding. “It’s important to me to take care of the people that have…
Four Catholic schools are coming together to form One big school, in a project “Called to be One.” St. Michael’s, St. John’s, Holy Rosary and St, James schools are joining together to make the school. The Duluth area catholic schools board believes the unified school will provide improved fiscal responsibility, best use of facility and resources, and a vibrant learning environment. …
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library’s Cabin Fever Reliever Winter Reading Program kicks off. Children and teens track the amount of time they spend reading, and receive a book when they reach 10 hours. For every 5 hours read, they earn an entry into the prize drawing of their choice. The goal of the program is to encourage kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth cleaning crews are clearing the streets so people can have easier access to Duluth’s downtown. The crews shovel snow and chip ice to clear intersections so that people can walk or bike down the sidewalks without having to deal with too much slush or snow. The services are important so people can get downtown to work,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday evening, a woman reported to police she was physically assaulted at St. Marie and Kirby street near campus. After a campus alert, a second woman also reported being assaulted and forcibly fondled. Though the cases are still under investigation, There are a number of resources on campus for Students who experience sexual assault or misconduct. The UMD’s…
DULUTH, Minn.-Due to the warm temperatures and rain, ski trails and ice rinks are closed in Superior, and officials in Duluth are urging caution when use there’s. City officials have said that any activities during these events could significantly damage them. Trail grooming will continue once temperatures allow. One rink in Duluth that is closed is Bayfront. Categories: News, News…
OTSEGO, Minn. (AP) – A criminal complaint says the driver of a pickup truck that struck and seriously injured three high school students in Otsego told investigators he never saw the school bus stopped with its flashing lights or the teens who were about to board it until it was too late. Twenty-two-year-old Cody Scott Pech is charged with three…
Dan Glaze MADISON (AP) – A suspect is charged with killing a western Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy in October and endangering the safety of several other officers as they were arresting him. According to the criminal complaint filed Friday, Doug Nitek fatally shot Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Glaze on Oct. 29 after Glaze approached Nitek’s vehicle. Glaze died of a gunshot…
DULUTH, Minn. – This morning local advocates visited FOX 21 to talk about the earned income tax credit. Julia Cheng, Tax Site Program Manager for Community Action Duluth, says the earned income tax credit is a refundable tax credit that benefits working families and individuals. Cheng says as a tax credit “it functions just like money that was taken out…
CADOTT, Wis. (AP) – A medical center in northwestern Wisconsin is closed indefinitely as federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration investigate. The DEA and the Wisconsin Department of Justice executed an administrative inspection warrant at Cadott Medical Center this week. The Associated Press reports that a DOJ representative says an inspection warrant can include criminal drug investigations and oversight…
CARLTON, Minn.-A juvenile was killed in a two vehicle crash in Carlton County this morning on County Road 3. Around 7:24 a.m., Carlton County Dispatch received a report of a two vehicle accident with injuries. State Patrol Officer Neil Dickenson told Fox 21 that icy road conditions played a factor in the accident. One vehicle operator, a 47-year-old woman from…
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) – A congressman and political scientist say the late nomination of Georgia governor as U.S. agricultural secretary could impact Wisconsin farmers. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, D-La Cross, tells Wisconsin Public Radio that the late pick could delay work on the next farm bill. Kind says if, and when, Governor Sonny Perdue is confirmed he will not…
DULUTH, Minn. – Winter has arrived and the hills are ready for athletes at Spirit Mountain. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay and Natalie Froistad learned to snowboard. Snowboard instructor Charlie Barette showed William and Natalie the basics. They practiced a j-turn and a c-turn. To sign up for a lesson, or learn more information, head to…
The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Political, US & World News
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wisc.-The Douglas County Highway Department has announced that County Highway A from Solon Springs to State Highway 27 is now reopened. It had been closed due to glare ice conditions. It has been reported that the Lake Nebagamon and Solon Springs area roads are still difficult. Dozens of vehicles have been reported in ditches in these areas including…
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Tonight awards were handed out by the Duluth reader for the best of the best in Duluth. The night was hosted at the depot with food and drinks and all the winners ready to receive their award. Some notable awards were, Best local brewed beer was Bent Paddle. Best coffee house was Beaners, And best pizza was Sammy’s. It’s an…
DULUTH, Minn – It was a special night for two Duluth teachers. Tonight the awards for teacher of the year were handed out. After a year of sneezing and coughing, untimely pencil sharpening and constant redirection it was finally time to get the fruits of their labor for two Duluth teachers. Annette Petersmeyer and Sheila Shusterich are the years’…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Police are investigating multiple reported assaults and are searching for a possible suspect. According to a campus alert two females have been assaulted in the same area, possibly by the same person. At 7:15 Thursday, a female reported to police she was physically assaulted at St. Marie and Kirby Street. Following the issue of a campus…
BAYFIELD, WIS.- Bayfield–Washburn wrestler Zack Anglin can count the steps needed to get to state. “Alls I’ve been thinking about is that state title, it’s just focus and dedication to reach that goal,” said Anglin. He has taken this path before, making it to Madison, Wisconsin and the State Tournament his sophomore year and ike any athlete the journey to…
Duluth, Minn The city of Duluth plans to make art a major a main focus in the near future. The plan called Creative Watershed is a plan that will focus on Duluth arts and culture. Duluth public arts commission or DPAC had contracted consultants out of the Twin Cities to focus on 5 main ideas. How to develop more arts….
David Lundquist of Grand Rapids has been charged with murder in the second degree for the death of Joel Gangness. This murder is just the latest in a string of violent acts to take over the Iron Range since other homicides in May and June of 2015. “I’ve been here long enough to know that it’s not the type of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – On April 4th, residents in Superior will elect a new mayor to lead the city. Thursday night, the four candidates took part in a forum hosted by Explore Superior. Brent Fennessey, Kalee Hermanson, Mike Herrick and Jim Payne addressed a variety of topics including financial challenges the city faces and ways Superior can partner with Duluth to…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the warm weather the Northland is seeing, people are starting to fire up the grills again. Old World Meats in Duluth has had a lot of people buying meat to put on the grill this week. The store manager there says they will be putting out a lot more fresh meat to keep up with demand…
DULUTH, Minn. – With temperatures in the 40s today, Duluthians took advantage of the above average weather outside. On the east hillside, lots of people were out biking, running and walking dogs. The warmup caused some streets to look more like streams, which was a little messy, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying the warmth. “It’s crazy,” said Lily…
MADISON (AP) – Wisconsin state Assembly Republicans are calling for $300 million in tax and fee increases to pay for roads while cutting at least $300 million in taxes. Republicans released the framework of the plan on Thursday. It comes after the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau said the state would be taking in $454 million more tax collections over the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tonight on a vote of 73-54, the Minnesota House passed a bill creating a relief subsidy program aimed to address increasing health insurance premiums in the individual market. Under the plan, policyholders wouldn’t see relief until 2018, and it also contains many complex health insurance policy changes. “Minnesotans are being hit hard by massive premium increases,…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Tuesday, members of the Duluth School board motioned to remove all rubber mulch chips on school playgrounds, and replace the potentially harmful material with wood. Kristen Klos-Maki is proud to have her daughter attend Lowell Elementary after attending a nature-based preschool. “When I was starting to decide where I wanted to have her go to kindergarten, I…
CARLTON, Minn. – The Carlton County Wellness Center may have opened in the fall, but the novelty hasn’t worn off on community members as they continually join the program. About 100 people have joined the center over the last few months. The center offers state-of the art fitness equipment and classes for people of all ages, but its main focus…
DULUTH, Minn-One woman is behind bars for her alleged involvement in an arson at a duplex at 219 East Third Street in Duluth Jan. 11. Cindy Libby, 48, has been charged with felony first-degree burglary, along with aggravated robbery. So far, she has not been charged with arson. According to St. Louis County Court officials, she brought a knife into…
AUSTIN, Tex. (AP) – A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from ousting Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program over secretly recorded videos taken by anti-abortion activists in 2015. The decision came Thursday from U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks adds Texas to the list of Republican-controlled states that have been thwarted in efforts to cut off Medicaid dollars to…
MADISON (AP) – A group of Wisconsin legislators is proposing a bill that would create a number of new gun crimes. The bill would make it a felony for people to possess a gun if they’ve had three misdemeanor convictions in five years. The measure also would make it a felony to buy a gun intending to give it someone…
WASHINGTON (AP) – In his last major act as president, Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes. The move brings Obama’s bid to correct what he’s called a systematic injustice to a climactic close. Obama has now commuted the sentences of 1,715 people, more than any other president in U.S. History. During…
ST. PAUL (AP) – Minnesota lawmakers are working to offset massive health insurance premium increases for more than 100,000 residents who buy their own coverage. It’s a novel step as other states grapple with rising health insurance costs and uncertainty of how the Donald Trump administration will handle the Affordable Care Act. Minneosta officials agree premium hikes of up to…
OTSEGO, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say three students were hit by a pickup truck at a bus stop in Otsego. The students from Rogers High School were taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids Thursday morning and then transferred to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Wright County Sheriff’s Captain Dan Anselment says all three students are currently in critical…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Income tax season opens on Monday, January 23, and Minnesota taxpayer who need or want to register to vote, or even update their voter registration, can now do so when they file their income taxes electronically, the Minnesota Department of Revenue and Secretary of State Steve Simon announced today. This year, all taxpayers using Minnesota-certified electronic…
DULUTH, Minn. – An extreme ice sport is coming to Duluth! The World Championship ICE Racing Series will be at AMSOIL Arena on Friday, January 20. There will be motorcycles and ATVs racing across the ice on studded tires. The competition kicks off at 7:30 p.m. For more information head to www.icespeedway.com. Categories: Community, Entertainment, News Tags: atv, ice racing,…
Willie Vaughn-BeyDULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is notifying the public of the release and relocation of a Level III Predatory Offender into the 200 North block of 22nd Avenue West in Duluth. Fifty-five-year-old, Willie James Vaughn-Bey, has a history of sexual contact with teenage and adult female victims. Contact included sexual touching, contact with the adult victims included…
DULUTH, Minn. – Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthy? If so, you can pick up a quick lunch and not break your resolution at the same time. Pita Pit worked with FOX 21 for this week’s Cooking Connection. Pita Pit employee Erica Koski showed FOX 21’s William Seay how to make a veggie and hummus pita….
HIBBING, Minn.- Benjamin Lundquist, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder with intent, in connection with Monday’s Hibbing homicide case. He’s being held on $1 million bail. The victim has been identified as Joel Gangness. Categories: Crime, News, News – Latest News Tags: crime hibbing news
James Chavers Jr. HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender returning to the area. Sixty-year-old, James Chavers Jr. will be relocating to the 1600 block of 7th Avenue East in Hibbing. He is described at 5’11” with brown eyes, gray or partial graying hair, and approximately 203 pounds. His offense…
COOK COUNTY, Minn.-Much of the phone service across Cook County, including 911, is currently unavailable. CenturyLink is currently working on restoring the phones. If you need emergency assistance in that area, it is recommended to go to the nearest fire fall. The outage was first reported about midnight yesterday. “The safety of our residents in Cook County is always paramount…
DULUTH, MINN.- A first of its kind business has opened its virtual doors. Duluth ballooncompany.com started taking orders January 8 and has been seeing steady business since, with orders coming in as early as 1 am. The company allows customers to order their balloon creations online and have them delivered anywhere in the Twin Ports. “If you can bring us…
