NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in ranges have front-mounted knobs that can be activated by accident if humans or pets unintentionally contact or bump into them. That…
A 36-inch geyser is now under control in the St. Louis River after a waterline burst down below near Clough Island on Tuesday. The City of Cloquet says the 20-mile pipeline supplies water from Lake Superior to the Sappi plant in Cloquet. Pumping operations have since shut down. Officials tell us the hole appears to be the result of hardware…
DULUTH, Minn. — There is good news about Duluth’s violent crime so far in 2024. It’s the lowest it’s been since before the pandemic. FOX 21 recently requested a six-year breakdown of data from the Duluth Police Department involving shooting incidents through July. The numbers show a steep decline in 2024 compared to the past five years. As of July…
DULUTH, Minn. — The plaza located next the to Minnesota Power building hosts a weekly community friendly event. Power up the Plaza returns to Downtown Duluth this summer. Downtown employees can grab some free coffee from Duluth Coffee Company and listen to some tunes from local musicians. The hour long event is a way for Duluthians to utilize space, while…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Senior Connections was cooking up brats and hotdogs Wednesday to support a cause that impacts many. Senior Connections hosted its annual Farmers Market Cookout in Superior. The money made from the cookout goes towards the Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Senior Connections have already surpassed its original fundraising goal for the walk. The team at the…
CLOQUET, Minn.– For the first time in decades, small businesses are banding together for a week of sales, togetherness, and collaboration. Owners of shops along Cloquet Avenue discussed wanting a fun sales event before the summer ended, and made it happen. “We had come up with the idea a while back because we’re like, we need to get more business…
CLOQUET Minn.–A local clothing business is looking forward to a bump in their business as teachers get new outfits for the upcoming school year. Right now, Mainstream Boutique in Cloquet is putting on a summer clearance sale to make room for new fall and winter ware. Owner RyAnna Clark says, shopping local, especially in a small town, is vital to…
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part…
DULUTH, Minn. — A one-of-a-kind interactive exhibit has opened at the DECC featuring Mattel’s most iconic female figure. You guessed it. We’re talking about the famous Barbie. The iconic toy has taken over Paulucci Hall displaying 65 years of history and cultural impact of Barbie. You can check out vintage dolls, life-sized fashion designs, barbie boxes, and you can even…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new 14-million-dollar city-owned parking ramp is now open at Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth. The previous ramp was becoming a safety concern. The top level was even blocked off as a precaution. Construction on the new ramp began in May of last year before the switch to Aspirus. Thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Employment…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday night, dozens of communities and their police departments came out for National Night Out. For the first time in years, the Gary New Duluth neighborhood held its own National Night Out, thanks to KornerStore and other local businesses. Duluth police officers and neighbors there enjoyed burgers and hot dogs from the B and B Wagon. There…
DULUTH, Minn. — The three-month encampment outside Duluth City Hall has been officially cleared out as of Wednesday, August 7. Two individuals were arrested for the charge of obstructing. As reported earlier this week, the encampment was given a seven-day notice to vacate after the area was declared a public health and safety risk. Tuesday marked the seventh day, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteering is the cat’s meow. Wired Whisker in Duluth is known for its Zen atmosphere, with a calm collected energy. The volunteers contribute their time monitoring the cat lounge. While this is happening, they’re able to answer questions, and make sure participants are following the rules. In addition, they help by keeping the lounge clean, and of…
MINNESOTA — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was selected to Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ Vice President pick on Tuesday. In light of Gov. Walz becoming Harris’ running-mate, the political spotlight turned to Minnesota as many outside the Midwest look into Walz’s record. Since taking office in 2019, Gov. Walz has voted to protect reproductive freedom for woman and gender-affirming care for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth says it is cooperating with regulatory agencies after more than 1,000 fish were found dead last week in Tischer creek. The DNR confirmed that hundreds of brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were among the dead. Field crews from the DNR and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MCPA) collected fish and water samples…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The City of Hermantown provided context Tuesday about changes to private land that was once used decades ago as a small pet cemetery for the community by a former land owner. The new land owner, who inherited the 2-acres of land, wants the property rezoned back to residential from public. The city put out a public notice…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday was the last day for the three-month-old encampment to pack up outside of Duluth City Hall. On Monday night, around a dozen tents were still set up at the encampment. Some people camping there began to clean up the site filling up trash bag for city crews to take away the next day. On Tuesday morning,…
Roger Beldo BABBITT, Minn. — A man accused of killing a husband and wife in Babbitt last year was sentenced to 46 years in prison on Monday. 54-year-old Roger Beldo killed Clifford and Christine Johnson at their Babbitt home on October 28, 2023. The victims were both in their late-70s. Beldo had been living with the couple for about a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A farmer owned business made its way into the Northland recently. And with it being a Wisconsin business, it is no surprise that this store revolves around all things cheese. A new business was recently welcomed into the Duluth community. With only two other locations in Wisconsin, it was a big leap for the Burnett Dairy Cooperative…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas had something special in his tank engine on Monday. The big blue locomotive was back in Two Harbors for a day out. But ditched his bells and whistles for a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere for children with sensory sensitivities. “With Thomas, when you’re here for a normal day, there’s a lot of bells and whistles,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Getting a start in college can be easier than ever for Wisconsin high school seniors. Applying for universities can be a difficult, and expensive task. A new program called Direct Admit Wisconsin is giving high school seniors the option to be directly enrolled in 10 University of Wisconsin schools. After opting in, the nominees will receive an…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Library is making their Story and Play in the Park sessions more accessible to all. Organizers say requests were being made to include American Sign Language at these story times. And now they are able to do so. On Monday the ASL Story and Play took place at Blackmer Park. This is the 4th year…
(AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states, AP sources say. She will introduce Walz at a rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. Harris was the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qualified by a deadline last week. She officially claimed the nomination Monday night when…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sunday’s warm weather brought many out to Superior’s remodeled Woodstock Bay. In a Facebook post, Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine welcomed the community to check the former gravel and dirt boat landing on Friday. Woodstock Bay now provides walking trails, a pavilion, a restroom, a bike repair station, and a place to dock kayaks. Since reopening, plenty of…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — A 70-year-old man was airlifted from Tettegouche State Park after falling down the steps at the High Falls. This happened Sunday afternoon, around 12:25 p.m. Park Rangers, Lake County Ambulance and Lake County Rescue arrived to the scene around 1 p.m. The man was bleeding from his head. A nurse on scene reported that the patient…
HAYWARD, Wis. — This weekend saw the return Lumberjack World Championships, this year entering in their 64th official year. Lumberjack World Championships has been apart of the Hayward culture since the 1890’s, but wasn’t recognized world-wide until 1960. This year saw 97 different athlete compete head to head in 10 different events like log chopping, speed climbing, boom running, sawing,…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Proctor Speedway was filled with a destructive kind of enthusiasm as hundreds waited in the grandstand to watch buses and old vehicles crash into each other at this year’s Mid Summer Night of Mayhem. This year’s race was postponed due to Saturday’s rain, but crowds still roared as automotive mayhem endured on Sunday. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Virginia Police Department says a juvenile made a hoax bomb threat at Target Sunday night, causing an evacuation at the store. Officers were dispatched to the Virginia Target at 8:52 p.m. Authorities say a male caller told them there was a bomb in the store and they needed to evacuate before it went off. Staff and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is grieving the unexpected loss of one of its residents. Pip, a one-year-old female red panda from Massachusetts, was found deceased overnight on Friday, August 2nd. Pip was new to the zoo, having arrived on April 8th. She had joined fellow female red panda Zoozee. On the night of the incident, camera footage…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ursa Minor Brewing was the place to find agates this weekend for the 4th Annual Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival. Duluth MakerSpace and Ursa Minor partnered, to host this year’s festival. People enjoyed food, beer, raffle drawings, and live music; all while shopping fort agate-based artwork created by vendors. All the artworks were made from agates found around the Lake…
HIBBING, Minn. — Poland may be over 4,000 miles away from Hibbing, but for one young man wanting to learn about business from Katowice, the similarities to home made it an easy journey. Maciek Marchaj is in Hibbing, Minn., for the summer but he grew up in near Krakow, the second largest city in Poland. His hometown of Katowice is…
DULUTH, Minn. — City on the Hill music festival returned for its 9th year at Bayfront Festival Park. The two-day Christian music festival is expected to see 10,000 spectators to attend over the weekend. This year spectators can watch local, national, and international Christian music artists like Derek Charles Johnson, Brennley Brown, Logan and Katie, Matt Maher, Ignescent, Matthew West and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Under mysterious conditions, residents along Duluth’s Hunters Park neighborhood woke up Thursday morning to dozens and dozens of dead fish along Tischer Creek. According to the Duluth News Tribune, about 250 brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were dead. The DNR and Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency crews have taken samples of the aquatic creatures and water…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth and community partners speaking on Thursday about the Spirit Valley Community Center Project. The goal is to create a place for indoor games, recreation and workforce development in West Duluth. It’s all still in the planning stages but the city is making it a priority because they believe the neighborhood has a lack…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The annual Bryant Elementary PTO Rummage Sale is underway. The school is located on Central Avenue in Superior. The Parent Teacher Organization hosts the event receiving donated items from school families and the surrounding community. All proceeds go toward bus rides, school supplies, yearbooks, and free events for students. The PTO President says it is hard to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools is coming up with a plan to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety at one of their growing elementary schools. Lowell Elementary School is located on Rice Lake Road and during pick up and drop off times gets very busy. Duluth Public Schools is partnering with St. Louis County to launch a comprehensive pilot…
DULUTH, Minn.– For a hot season like this, it’s a great time to cool off and get excited about snowmobiles. The 19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile National Show is kicking off in the Twin Ports. This will be happening August 2nd, through Sunday August 4th. Over 400 snowmobiles will be displayed, some dating back to the ’50s. For the first time,…
DULUTH, Minn.– The doll that has it all is being showcased in Duluth for the upcoming Barbie Exhibition. The upcoming event that highlights all things Barbie is right around the corner. There will be more than 300 vintage artifacts for guests to check out. In addition, there are plenty of photo opportunities to interact with. From the mirror pink Corvette,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Valley Days has kicked off in West Duluth. The jam-packed weekend through Saturday has all types of fun like a big parade, pancake breakfast and a car show. As for Thursday, the Italian American Club served up some brats and patties. “Being Italian, family is important. West Duluth is our family. And so, we come out…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Public Library is celebrating books and the summer season. The library hosts an end of summer picnic every year. There are bounce houses, face painting, carnival games and food. Kids also get to take a few books home. It is a free event to bring community members together. The library hopes people see that it…
HIBBING, Minn. — Arrowhead Transit’s new system in Hibbing is officially open for business. A ribbon cutting happened at Hibbing City Hall on Thursday. The new transportation system will make regular stops at Walmart, the Public Library, and Super One. A Dial-A-Ride Service will also start up in Hibbing, allowing people to schedule a pick-up from anywhere within the service…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–K-9 units from five law enforcement agencies were on full display in Superior Thursday for the 10th annual Operation K-9. Officers and their partners in crime demonstrated tasks for a big audience on the field next to Wessman Arena. Dozens of families, first responders, and supporters of the police packed the stands for a free series of demonstrations. Fox…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire and Police Departments went head-to-head on the diamond Thursday night, all for a good cause. For the last 15 years, the two agencies have played a charity ball game at Wade Stadium to raise money for local families who have children with life-threatening illnesses through the Northern Lights Foundation. The Northern Lights Foundation provides families,…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A long-standing summer tradition has returned to northern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Fair has been running since 1885. It takes place for five days each summer in Chisholm. From horse shows and amusement rides, there’s plenty to do and explore. And don’t forget to grab some classic fair treats, from mini donuts, lemonade and kettle corn….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo has two of the cutest new critters! Their names are Tony and Pumpkin and they are male Sand Cats. Sand Cats are native to the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of central Asia. They make burrows in the sand where they shelter during extreme temperatures. They eat small rodents…
DULUTH, Minn. — Heads up to friends of felines! There’s a new way to get to know your new cat. It might sound like a big stretch, but at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays the Wired Whisker in Duluth invites you to cat yoga. All of the cats are up for adoption, and the owner says it’s just as…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was quite the party Tuesday at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo La Palooza took over zoo grounds. From animal feeding to a bubble dance party, climbing wall and disc golf, there was something for everyone. Food and beer vendors also onsite. The event is not just a fundraiser for the zoo, but a way to say…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Did you know you can pick blueberries right here in the Northland? Blackbirds and Blueberries is located in Cloquet, with 3 acres of bountiful berry bushes to pick from. Customers can pluck to their heart’s content, and owners say there’s no need to fear sticker shock when the day is done. “We’ll supply the buckets that you…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just one year ago on Wednesday, Essentia Health opened doors to its $900,000,000 St. Mary’s Medical Center, emptying patients out of their St. Mary’s Legacy Hospital. In its first year of operations, the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center has delivered 1,600 babies, performed 14,000 surgeries, and admitted 17,000 patients. The hospital provides state of the art…
DULUTH, Minn. — An educational supply store in Duluth is getting ready for the upcoming school year. Companies to Classroom is a non-profit free store for teachers. Teachers from Duluth, Superior and 14 surrounding districts can all stop in once a month during the school year. Each of them can grab up to 15 items for free. To get ready…
