ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz announced Tarek Tomes as the incoming Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services. The governor held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the new head of Minnesota IT Services, also known as MNIT, the state agency responsible for information technology systems across all executive branch departments. “As a recognized industry leader and experienced public…
DULUTH, Minn.- In an age where many kids are glued to screens, toys can be an important tool to use their imagination and build social skills. The owner of Toys for Keeps hopes her traditional toys can help everyone feel like kids again. “This is a family friendly store,” said Cindy McCabe. “We have the grandparents and the parents and the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Future innovations and improvements in mining were among the topics discussed at the 92nd annual SME Minnesota Minerals Conference at the DECC on Monday. The theme of this year’s conference is “Mining for a Modern World.” Organizers brought together industry leaders who explored topics such as gold and surface mining. “They’re looking, as all of us are, to how…
DULUTH, Minn.- Winds reaching nearly 70 miles per hour battered parts of the Lake Superior shoreline last week. Meanwhile, crews have already spent months restoring Duluth’s lakewalk from previous storms. But according to officials, the lakewalk escaped any additional damage. The lakewalk’s project supervisor says they were gearing up to have more damage after this past week’s snowstorm, but the ice…
(Bloomington Police Department) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged with throwing a 5-year-old boy off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America told police he was angry at being rejected by women at the Minnesota mall and was “looking for someone to kill” when he went there last week, according to a criminal complaint Monday. Emmanuel Aranda, 24, of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – President Donald Trump is spending America’s tax filing day in Minnesota. Trump arrived in Minneapolis on Monday and was headed to a trucking company in the suburb of Burnsville to host a roundtable discussion on the economy. The president says the economy is doing well. He also says a package of corporate and individual tax cuts he…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — TCF Bank made more than $620,000 in card fees from University of Minnesota students on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses last school year, according to a consumer advocacy group’s report. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group released a study last week that found 44% of the university’s students have TCF bank accounts, Minnesota Daily reported. University…
DULUTH, Minn. – Healthy Kids Day will soon be celebrated at the Duluth Area YMCA Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ahead of the kickoff to get kids moving and active, Duluthian David Hyöppönen has a goal of running for 16 hours straight while raising more than $10,000 to go towards feeding kids in the community. This…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – President Donald Trump is using Tax Day on Monday to visit Minnesota, a state he nearly won in 2016 and would like to flip in 2020. But questions remain about how much Trump is benefiting politically from the federal tax overhaul, his signature legislative accomplishment. An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll last week showed that most…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dressing for success can come with a steep price tag. That’s why Duluth East National Honor Society President Lauren Skar and her team have worked to develop the Dress-Wear Closet at East High School. The National Honor Society will be hosting a formal dress-wear drive April 29 – May 10. Skar developed the idea after shopping for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of people packed the DECC’s Amsoil Arena this weekend for the 74th Annual AAD Shrine Circus. “Are you ready for the circus?!” asks the ringleader to a full stadium of family fans. Families got to see everything from Tigers and Elephants, to the flying trapeze artists, and of course the silly clowns. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD bookstore is already starting to fill with Duluthians eager to sport their Bulldog pride. The store has sales on last year’s championship merchandise, and this year’s will be getting in on Wednesday. “It will be crazy,” said customer service employee Kim Pichetti. “Lots of traffic, lots of excitement, really looking forward to it.” Due to the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Canal Park was alive Saturday night after the UMD Bulldogs’ historic National Championship back-to-back win. Soon, a large crowd flooded Lake Avenue near 310 Pub, causing Duluth police to block off the road to traffic. Some fans took their excitement a little too far. “The guy got up on the light post and started shaking it real hard,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Holiday Inn ballroom was packed with puzzlers competing to assemble a 500 piece puzzle the fastest, for the 5th Annual Duluth 4-H Puzzle Derby. First, second and third place were awarded: you guessed it, Puzzles. First place team was the Wicker Kittens, who say it’s easy to fit the pieces of hobby and competition together. “In competition it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s diversity was on display at the Greysolon Ballroom, as UMD’s Latinx/Chicanx Student Association hosted their 30th Annual Fiesta. Greysolon was flooded with the sights, sounds and smells of Hispanic culture, as hundreds gathered to have a good time. 30 student volunteers of all backgrounds buzzed around the ballroom, banding together to promote Hispanic culture through the Fiesta. A…
DULUTH, Minn.- Moving indoors, toward warmer temperatures and beautiful colors that can add a touch of nature to your household. Engwalls Greenhouse is a place that offers all sorts of flowers, hanging baskets, and plants to give you a taste of spring. Colleen Padora, head greenhouse grower at Engwalls, said “people love coming in just to walk around and get…
DULUTH, Minn.- If outdoor adventures and sunny greenhouses still weren’t curing your cabin fever, there was one place Northlanders could have some fun inside. An April snow storm didn’t stop these people from coming to Adventure Zone this afternoon. Whether it be celebrating a birthday, the last day of spring break, or just going to some place fun, dozens filled…
Update: BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – A witness says a woman screamed that her child was thrown from a balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Brian Johnson told WCCO-TV the woman was screaming, “Everybody pray, everybody pray. Oh my God, my baby, someone threw him over the edge.” Johnson says the woman was screaming that her child was thrown from…
(courtesy: Mesabi Daily News) (courtesy: Mesabi Daily News) EVELETH, Minn. – An Iron Range doctor has been charged with fourth degree felony criminal sexual conduct and fifth degree gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct, according to a recent press release from the Eveleth Police Department. On January 18, the Eveleth Police Department received a report from an adult female regarding alleged…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill that will require motorists to use hands-free devices to talk on the phone while driving on Minnesota roads starting Aug. 1. At a signing ceremony Friday, Walz paid tribute to dozens of people surrounding him who lost loved ones in crashes caused by distracted drivers, saying lives will…
LUTSEN, Minn. – With soft snow and sunny skies, staff at Lutsen Mountains say it’s hard not to enjoy spring skiing! The annual Mountain Meltdown is happening April 12 – 14 at Lutsen Mountains in Cook County. Special deals will include two-for-one lift and lodging experiences. The Mountain Meltdown bash will also include ten bands with a live outdoor stage (weather permitting),…
DULUTH, Minn.- The big storm hasn’t stopped people from doing what they need to do. Even a country music singer made sure he could get to Duluth, for his concert tonight at AMSOIL. Today’s April snow storm caused havoc for many around the Northland, but for others it’s just another day in the life living in Minnesota. Wild winds, and…
Wind gusts of more than 50mph are not stopping folks from capturing moments firsthand from the powerful April winter blast. As of Thursday morning there was no snow yet for the City of Duluth, but that didn’t stop residents and tourists from freezing for a reason to check out the natural beauty of a wild Lake Superior. “We’re from Fargo,…
(Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP) ORONO, Minn. (AP) – The children of a one-time part owner of the Minnesota Vikings and his wife have asked for privacy while they grieve their parents’ deaths. Irwin and Alexandra Jacobs’ children confirmed their parents’ deaths in a short statement issued Wednesday through a public relations firm. Authorities haven’t publicly identified the couple but…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will be featuring several new works during their upcoming concert. The concert is taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Weber Music Hall. The Concert Band will be performing a piece by Eric Whitacre called “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!”, a soundtrack for a hypothetical script that pits the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – According to the Virginia Police Department, a male walking east of Railroad Street Tuesday around 9:52 a.m. called in a report of a dead body to St. Louis County Dispatch. When officers arrived on scene they located a deceased 38-year-old female. Authorities found no signs of foul play. The Virginia Police Department is awaiting autopsy results and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s top cop Chief Mike Tusken, and Superintendent of District 709 Schools Bill Gronseth are reflecting on last week’s active shooter threat at Duluth East High School. The incident involved 36-year-old Travis Busch, who was accused of threatening to shoot officers and others in the school. Authorities also found guns in his car in the school parking lot, and…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota authorities say nearly five dozen people are facing charges for sex trafficking following an undercover operation in several Twin Cities communities. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 28 victims were rescued from sex trafficking situations, including one minor. The sting was conducted April 4-8. Undercover agents and investigators posed as minors or as…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – A female Department of Corrections employee corrections officer in Moose Lake has been formally charged with Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for engaging in the sexual exploitation of an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Officer James Jungers of the Moose Lake Police Department was contacted by Investigator Gunderson of the MN Department of Corrections, Office…
(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. JOSEPH, Minn. (AP) – The state police standards board has revoked the license of the former police chief in St. Joseph accused of misconduct. Chief Joel Klein was placed on administrative leave in April 2018 and resigned in May. The St. Cloud Times says the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training conducted an investigation…
FLOODWOOD, Minn. – The Floodwood School District ISD 698 is preparing for budget cuts and layoffs after a referendum Tuesday night was voted down by just 16 votes — 352 to 336. The referendum would have authorized a 10-year tax levy on local property worth $3,350 per pupil. This would have meant a home valued at $150,000 would pay $437 in…
DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to spring break and summer vacation, it’s easy to forget about the scariest things that could happen, but insurance agents at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota say it’s important to always be prepared. Insurance agent Jeremy Hoglund stopped by FOX 21 Local News to offer tips and advice for planning ahead before…
DULUTH, Minn.- To raise awareness about the climate impacts and pollution caused by plastic bag use, the Bag It Duluth campaign is preparing for a city wide event on Earth Day. “Bag—A—Thon” will occur at locations across the city on April 20th. Different locations will accept donations until the 17th. Then people would be invited to come and sew reusable…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police officers heard from their community in a unique way on Tuesday. They hosted a Coffee with a Cop session at Starbucks in downtown Duluth. Officers say they wanted to provide a casual and welcoming opportunity for law enforcement and the community to come together. “A large part of law enforcement and the job we do is knowing…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. With the construction season just around the corner, St. Louis County Officials are sharing driving tips on how to make it through those construction areas. Officials ask drivers to remain extra vigilant on their normal routes, looking out for lane closures and changes due to construction. Not only for the…
(Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The judge hearing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman has reversed a ban on what video evidence may be viewed by the media and public. Judge Kathryn Quaintance ruled Tuesday that body camera video introduced as evidence in the murder trial…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled a tax bill that includes $1.2 billion in higher taxes, mostly on corporate foreign profits, and they propose to spend about three-fourths of the new revenues on education. Leaders of the House Democratic majority said Monday that most individual Minnesotans would see tax cuts under their proposal. The bill would…
DULUTH, Minn. – The second year of the “Duluth Community Day” initiative continues Tuesday, April 9 with free admission to the Great Lakes Aquarium. The initiative started with the hope of highlighting and showcasing some of Duluth’s best attractions for residents and visitors. During the specified days, special programming, free events and activities are offered. At the Great Lakes Aquarium, visitors…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz says his administration has renewed its challenge to a regulatory panel’s approval of Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Walz told reporters Monday that the Commerce Department refiled its appeal last week with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which had dismissed earlier appeals…
DULUTH, Minn.- For some, it can be hard to make your house or apartment feel like home. The owner of Reimagined by T. Underwood says her philosophy can help with that. Tammy Underwood once ran her store out of her garage and storage units, but now has a place of her own. “When this spot become available I signed the lease…
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring Break has just begun for some area schools. Sometimes figuring out ways to entertain the family can be challenging. Duluth Parks and Recreation thinks they can help with that. During this week, the Duluth Heritage Sports Center will have different sports available on their turf from 11 to 1, followed by an open ice skate from 1:30 to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The end of season numbers have come in, and it appears it’s been another successful one for Spirit Mountain. According to the resort’s General Manager, they’ll be rounding out the fiscal year with a profit of $180,000. This is a bit short of their $302,000 profit from the previous year. They say they’re happy with business despite the…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the city starts work on the reconstruction of Superior Street, they’re also looking ahead to a possible redevelopment of First Street. On Monday night the Duluth City Council is expected to vote on whether to have a traffic study done. The study would look into converting First Street between Mesaba Avenue and 24th Avenue East from one-way…
DULUTH, Minn.- The barricades are up on Superior Street as construction season begins. While the ground was broken for the project on Monday, the real heavy work will start next week. Until then crews will be focused on staging and preparation for a project that will include improving utilities, adding a closed loop hot water heat system, and other streetscape amenities….
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth history is now on display in the form of newspaper photos at Glensheen Mansion. The exhibit is called Reporting Duluth. It’s a partnership with the Duluth News Tribune to display blown up photos from the paper, dating back to the late 1800s. Photos include UMD’s victory during the Frozen Four last year, and the 1920 lynchings of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes, a trip to the zoo is all you need to have a good day. On Sunday, Lake Superior Zoo donated some space, and time with animals to help make it a very special day for one girl who’s battled cancer twice. “A Lizard!” “Oohs” and “aahhs” are a normal sound at the Zoo. But today is no ordinary…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota lawmakers heard directly from the community at a Town Hall forum in Duluth. Politicians present were State Representative Liz Olson, Senator Erik Simonson, and MNDOT Commissioner Margaret Kelliher. They sat onstage at the Norshor Theater where they were asked questions from constituents who wanted their voices heard. “I hope we can proceed with line 3 to get our…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The legendary scientist, Bill Nye, says: Science Rules. That was no exception at UWS on Saturday. Everyone was a student for Science Fest, where they learned about the world and how it works. They also found out what they can do to keep that world spinning. From adorable baby chicks and ducks, and a kennel of baby goats,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Is it cold? A little. Too cold for ice cream? “This is Minnesota. Nothing, nothing’s cold about Ice Cream,” said Joel Heller. Heller joins dozens of others in a long line at Portland Malt Shoppe, for their first day open for the season. The chill and the drizzle aren’t enough to stop Northland malt lovers, and for some,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats are making a push to allow all state residents to obtain driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status. At a news conference ahead of Friday’s floor debate, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler said immigrants – whether they’re documented or undocumented – are Minnesotans. He pointed out that all Minnesota residents could get licenses…
