SUPERIOR, Wisc.–After three years of it being open, the newest fire station in Superior held it’s open house earlier today. After being completed in 2019, the Superior Fire Department postponed it’s open house for it’s new headquarters until now. People were able to stop by and check out all the current and historic firetrucks while getting a complete tour of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–Although summer gardening is over Duluth Flower Farm staff are busy transitioning to their fall and winter seasons. The owners of Duluth Flower Farm spend this time of the year getting ready for a busy holiday wreath rush. In the fall they go by Balsam Wreath and take tree branches and turn them into spectacular arrangements. They’re busy putting…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three families dealing with the heartbreaking losses of loved ones who recently died suddenly in Minnesota and Wisconsin say they have the added burden of dealing with scammers who are trying to solicit donations using fake online accounts. In Wisconsin, the small community of Rice Lake is mourning the deaths of two teenagers who were passengers in…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican running for governor in Wisconsin suggested Tuesday that he did not support enforcing the swing state’s near-total ban on abortions, saying “I will never arrest a doctor” before his campaign walked back his comment. Michels’ spokesperson Anna Kelly attempted to clarify his comment, saying it was the district attorneys, not the governor, who enforce laws. “He’s…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The father of a 5-year-old girl who died in a car crash involving Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the lawmaker. The lawsuit was filed Friday in Ashland County Circuit Court by Brandon Fink, father of Khaleesi Fink, who died with her mother Alyssa Ortman in July, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Tuesday….
DULUTH, Minn. — The North End Nightmare 5k is happening Saturday in Superior. The start and finish line are at Earth Rider Brewery just off of Tower Avenue. The fun starts at 4 p.m. for the kids with the Spider Dash Races. At 5 the Nightmare 5k kicks off. Runners are encouraged to dress up in costume as there will…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels, locked in a tight race with implications on the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state, were scheduled to meet Friday for their one and only debate. Evers has cast himself as the only block against a Republican-controlled Legislature. Michels, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, calls himself a political outsider…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Although summer has passed you can still hit up the Superior Downtown Farmer’s Market well into the fall season. Coming off of a dry couple months, vendors tell Fox 21 that there is still an abundance of produce available as long as growers know how much water the crops need right now. Due to the weather still…
DULUTH, MN – The leaves on the deciduous trees have been changing for several weeks now and we have finally arrived at peak colors. There are several places you can go across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin to see the fall colors, but we do have something special here in the Twin Ports that is a draw for out-of-towners. The spectacular…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that he wouldn’t sign a bill creating exceptions for rape and incest if it would keep in place the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Evers faces Republican Tim Michels, who supported the 1849 ban before changing positions after he won the Republican primary and now says he would sign a bill granting exceptions. “I…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Republican candidate running for Wisconsin governor, Tim Michels, visited Superior ahead of the November midterm elections. During his visit, he met with locals to share his support for the line five pipeline in Northern Wisconsin. He argued its importance in saving energy costs as well as a source for consistent and reliable energy across the state…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–The Essentia Health-Superior Belknap Pharmacy hosted an open house in Superior today. From open to close today over-the-counter products were 20% off. Goodies were onsite along with multiple pharmacists and front-end staff. Pharmacists were there ready to answer any questions and help patients navigate the many pharmacy care options out there. Including MyChart, a mobile way to access health…
BAYFIELD, Wis. — Friday is the big day for apple lovers as Bayfield’s Apple Festival begins. One of Bayfield, Wisconsin’s biggest fall events starts and this year marks 60 years of apple related vendors filling the streets. Apple Festival brings in thousands of tourists and locals to highlight the area’s many apple orchards. Now is the time to get your…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — On Thursday, a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to enter a Superior daycare with a rifle, to retrieve his child. The Superior Police Department said they got a report from a woman around 1:00 p.m. saying the father of her child was threatening to enter New Horizons Children’s Center with a rifle to retrieve their son….
UPDATE (October 6, 8:45 a.m.) — The man who was on fire along with his car on September 23 has been identified. On Thursday, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim was 75 year-old William J. Smith of Antioch, IL. Sawyer County deputies had found him and his car on fire in the Town of Hunter on River Road….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — No kids, honey does not come from a plastic bottle. That’s what students learned at UWS Tuesday as part of the Urban Honey Bee Project. College students are actually taking classes on caring for bees and understanding how they operate. 2nd and 6th grade students also were getting a jump start on the whole honey process. It…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s all things fall at the Superior Public Library. For the youngsters, the library is hosting weekly story-time events giving kids a chance to enjoy stories, activities, and crafts. There’s a different theme every week with a goal of getting kids to interact with each other. Kelly Wiisanen, Director of Children and Youth Services said, “Yeah story-time…
DULUTH, Minn. — Drivers should expect northbound lanes on the Blatnik Bridge to be closed just after midnight Wednesday. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. crews will be working on the placement of precast concrete barrier and pavement markings near the off ramp to Garfield Avenue and on the avenue. There will be signs in place to remind drivers of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats up for election in five weeks put abortion in the spotlight Tuesday, with the Republican-controlled Legislature taking less than a minute to reject Gov. Tony Evers’ call to create a way for voters to get a chance to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. The move by Evers is the latest by Democrats in the battleground…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–Superior students filled the streets today to celebrate Homecoming 2022. The Homecoming parade marched down North 28th Street in Superior, Wisconsin. Students and community members came out to celebrate the kick off of another school year. With a decked out float for their parade, the Superior Spartans also got pumped up for the football game taking place tonight. We…
WISCONSIN / FLORIDA — Crews with a Wisconsin tree service company are heading South to aid with Hurricane Ian cleanup efforts. Trees have been batted down from Hurricane Ian, landing on cars, homes, and power lines. While work has begun to clear the trees out, there are just not enough hands on deck. That’s why Zielies Tree Service Company is…
UPDATE (September 29, 3:45 p.m.) — The man who had been missing for almost a week was found Thursday afternoon. Seth Genereau was missing after stealing cars and fleeing from the police. He had already been wanted for other crimes including vehicle theft. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said Genereau is in their custody and that he and all officers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Remember those ghost stories you were told as a kid? Well what if they weren’t stories at all. In fact, some believe that ghosts from the past still reside here at the Fairlawn Mansion. Built by Martin and Grace Pattison in 1891, the home stood as a lively residence for many years before Martin passed in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mark Twain once described golf as a good walk spoiled. Not so, say disc golf enthusiasts, and Twain never had a chance to play. Dark gray skies didn’t scare away the legions that swarmed to Mount Du Lac Friday. It was one of 6 local disc golf courses needed to host the Lake Superior open. 350 disc-flingers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS is feeling pretty good about this fall’s enrollment, and it should. Coming out of the challenges of COVID, the college announced Thursday that its overall enrollment is up for the second year in a row. There are just under 2,700 students. That is up 4% from last year. The online graduate program grew 31%. Part of…
SUPERIOR, Minn. — The UWS Jim Dan Hill Library was full of stories, students, and zoo animals? Every fall, the Lake Superior Zoomobile takes a trip to the UWS campus. Students are able to touch and hold the animals, while also learning about the fascinating creatures with an educator. On Thursday, the Zoomobile brought over a snake, tarantella, and a…
SUPERIOR, WI – The Lake Superior Reserve hosted a free bird observing event this morning at the Estuarium on Barker’s Island. The focus of the event was to make birding accessible to people of all ages, knowledge and abilities. The tour was a short distance along wheelchair accessible paths and they also had wheelchair mounts available for spotting scopes. It…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who is making abortion rights a central focus of his reelection campaign, called Wednesday for a special session of the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a measure creating a way for voters to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. It’s the latest move by Evers to put pressure on Republicans over abortion and keep…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Tuesday the Link Center at UWS put on a job and activities fair called “Jacketfest” for its students. The Link Center connects students with different career services and opportunities ahead of graduation. They also encourage students to learn about all the resources on campus and get involved in fun activities outside of the classroom. Associate Director of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We usually associate college campuses with a younger crowd, but UWS is getting recognized for welcoming those with a little gray in their hair. The campus is now officially a member of a global network known as the “Age Friendly University.” UWS has been working to offer more classes geared for people over the age of 55….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to attend the Superior Public Library’s annual book sale. Every year a big book sale is put together and organized by the “Friends of the Library.” The “Friends of the Library” consists of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations who show interest in the library and advocate for…
WISCONSIN — A common phone scam could be starting to make its way back into the Northland. The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin says they have been getting complaints about “The Grandparent Scam.” Scammers specifically target older adults and pose as a grandchild, child, or friend that is in an emergency situation, such as being arrested or injured, and that…
TWIN PORTS — The latest unemployment numbers came out Friday, and Minnesota has the lowest unemployment in the nation. In August, 1.9% of Minnesotan’s were unemployed. A year ago it was 3.3%. That is a drop of 1.4%. In Wisconsin unemployment was 3.1%. That is a drop of a half percent from one year ago. Wisconsin and Minnesota were not…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The major road through Barker’s Island got a new name Thursday, in memory of the man who helped make the development possible. Marina Drive became Bruce Hagen Drive and is named after Superior’s longest serving mayor. Bruce Hagen died 3 years ago, but only after being elected mayor twice, 20 years apart, and serving 5 terms. His…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Thursday, the Memorial Blood Center partnered with UWS students to help others by rallying classmates to donate blood. A Memorial Blood Center truck was parked outside the Yellowjacket Union Student Center as students enjoying lunch or a break from class were able to donate blood. Organizers say, the supply for every blood type was low and each…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Trudy Le Beau has voted in every major election since she turned 18 — a half-century of civic participation that has gotten increasingly difficult as her multiple sclerosis progressed. Now, with no use of her arms or legs, the Wisconsin woman relies on her husband to help her fill out and return a ballot. This year,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department says there was a shooting at a local business Sunday in Superior. The incident happened at Lady Vi’s just before 2 a.m. When officers arrived on-scene, they saw a lot of people leaving at once, with some of them telling police that the shooting happened inside the men’s bathroom. As Superior Police were…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of nurses in Minnesota launched a three-day strike Monday, complaining of low salaries and understaffing worsened by the strains of the coronavirus pandemic. Some 15,000 nurses at seven health care systems in the Minneapolis and Duluth areas walked out. The affected hospitals said they recruited temporary nurses and expected to maintain most services. Picket signs went…
TWIN PORTS — The iron ore trade did not have as productive of an August in the Twin Ports and North Shore compared to last year. Lake Carriers Association says the ports of Duluth, Superior, Two Harbors, and Silver Bay shipped over 4.4 million tons of iron ore last month. That is down 9% when compared to the same month…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The government has renamed more than two dozen lakes and other sites on federal land in Wisconsin to remove a racist term for a Native American woman. The changes announced Thursday capped a nearly yearlong process that began when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, an American Indian, took office in 2021 and worked to remove the offensive…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools — a plan derided by Republicans that was released nine weeks before the election and designed to allow school spending to increase without resulting in higher property taxes. Evers will formally introduce the funding plan, which relies on tapping part…
DULUTH, MN – Throughout the year, we are treated here in the Northland with one of Mother Nature’s greatest visual displays, the northern lights, or, aurora borealis. Typically, one would have to take a drive up the North Shore from Duluth hoping that it is worth the drive. This weekend we were spared the travel time and the northern lights…
HUDSON, Wisc. (FOX 9) – The man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and injuring four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in Wisconsin will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday in a preliminary hearing. St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman found there was enough evidence for Nicolae Miu, 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota to be arraigned on…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.–The halls were full at Great Lake Elementary School today. Kids and staff were all excited to get back to what they’ve been missing for a couple years–mainly a sense of things being back to normal after the heavy disruption of COVID. Great Lake Principal Ryan Haroldson said, “It feels normal. As I was walking through classrooms this morning,…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re in the Duluth-Superior area this weekend, you may want a heads up as to what events are going on. Specifically the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival. Here is a list of the events in order. Thursday: DS Pride Art Exhibit and Meet and Greet Mayor’s Opening Reception Friday: Drag Story Time Youth Pride Dance at Life House…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 14-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl after luring her off a trail by suggesting they explore surrounding woods plans to waive his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. The boy’s attorney has submitted a letter to the court in Chippewa County saying the teen waives his right to the hearing in which…
SUPERIOR, WI. — In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, the Lake Superior Community Health Center held a free Narcan training event. The event was open to the public, free of cost. Registered nurse, Jessica Campbell, taught people how to administer nasal Narcan. Which she says is the easiest form of Narcan to administer. “So typically, first responders aren’t the ones…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is giving Wisconsin K-12 public schools $90 million more in federal COVID-19 relief money, a move he announced Tuesday just before schools were to open for the fall. Evers, a Democrat up for reelection in November, said the money would help schools keep and retain teachers and ensure that the student-to-teacher ratio doesn’t…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, about two months before the election. Biden will speak at Milwaukee’s Laborfest celebration and will go to Pittsburgh where other national labor leaders are appearing at that city’s Labor Day Parade, both the White House and labor unions said…
IRON COUNTY, Wis. — A boat capsized on Lake Superior Thursday morning and an Iowa man is dead. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Department it happened just before 9 a.m. The Iron County Emergency Dispatch received a report of a capsized boat on the shores of Lake Superior. A man reported he and another person were boating together when…
