Midday Update: 4-27-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Monday April 30 in honor of Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich. Neubich, 69, died Wednesday following a response for a reported gas leak in a residence. Neubich passed away…
Duluth Public Library Focuses on Health and Wellness
DULUTH, Minn. - Taking care of your health is something important no matter your age, and this weekend the Duluth Public Library is dedicating a day to wellness. The Duluth Public Library…
Local Musician Debuts First Novel
DULUTH, Minn. - A local musician is writing something new by venturing into the work of literature. Adam Herman has published Limbo, An Odd Novel. The book follows a man…
Fitness Group Focuses Workouts on Moms-to-be
DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland fitness group is focusing their health knowledge on local moms. Twin Ports Fit4Mom offers several different classes and for this week's Active Adventures franchise owner Lisa Filzen…
Britain's new Prince is Named Louis Arthur Charles
LONDON (AP) - The new prince has a name. Britain's royal palace says the infant son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been named Louis - pronounced LOO-ee - Arthur Charles. The palace said Friday that the baby's…
Coast Guard Lifts Safety Zone in Port of Duluth-Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - The United State Coast Guard has issued the following press release this morning: The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has lifted the previously established a safety zone in the Port of Duluth-Superior, Friday morning. The safety…
16 Patients Cared for at Essentia Health After Husky Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health Duluth announced this morning that their staff cared for a total of 16 patients Thursday in response to the Husky Refinery incident. One male patient, who suffered a blast injury, was admitted to St. Mary’s…
Kim Jong Un Steps Across Korean Border, Makes History
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — In a historic summit more striking for its extraordinary images than its substance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in set aside a year that saw them seemingly on the…
UPDATE: Evacuation Lifted for Superior Residents
UPDATE (10:30 a.m.): Superior Fire Department officials gave the all clear at 8:15 a.m. at the site. Crews are on the scene doing mop up at this time - it is still quite hot down there, according to the Superior Fire…
9 P.M. Update On Superior Oil Refinery Explosion; Gov. Walker Arrives
Here's the latest information from our 9 p.m. news on the Husky Energy oil refinery explosion and fire in Superior.
Precautions Announced in Western Neighborhoods of Duluth Due to Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County and the city of Duluth are issuing a shelter in place advisory for the western portion of the city of Duluth. While reports from Superior indicate the fire has been suppressed, this precautionary advisory is based…
Superior Residents React after Explosion, Fires at Husky Energy
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Reports of smoke being seen from Highway 61 along the North Shore to Cloquet came in throughout Thursday as residents in Superior evacuated their workplace and homes. “None of…
All Vessels Prohibited From Entering Port Due to Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-The Coast Guard captain of the port has established a safety zone in the Port of Duluth-Superior, Thursday, in response to the Husky Refinery incident to protect personnel and vessels from possible air quality hazards. All vessels are prohibited…
Husky Energy Explosion Eyewitness Describes Scene
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is under mandatory evacuation after two explosions and fires at the Husky Energy Refinery Thursday. The Superior Fire Chief Scott Gordon has confirmed the fire…
New Website Offers Assistance for Those with Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend a concert featuring musician Charlie Parr is taking over the NorShor Theatre to take on mental health awareness with the message "all to listen and not…
Essentia Health Gives Patient Update On Husky Refinery Explosion
DULUTH, Minn. - Five patients were taken to Essentia Health in Superior and five more to Essentia Health in Duluth. Of those five in Duluth, one person suffered a serious blast injury…
Cosby Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Woman
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby has been convicted of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era. A jury outside Philadelphia convicted the “Cosby Show” star of three counts of aggravated indecent assault…
Midday Update 4-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
Multiple Explosions at Oil Refinery in Superior: 11 Injuries; No Fatalities Being Reported
UPDATE (6:50 p.m): Officials are now saying that the fire is out. Evacuations do remain in place. We will have more details as they become available. Here's a link to the city of Superior which has more updates: https://www.douglascountywi.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=520 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: The…
Making Spicy Barbacoa with Bucktales Cantina & Grill
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As Spring weather enters the Northland several people will be out enjoying the temperatures and heading to Pattison State Park. Just a half a mile from the park is…
Morning Update 4-26-18
An update on local news and weather.
Local Solutions in Poverty Holds Accountability Session
DULUTH, Minn. – With poverty continuing to be an issue in the City of the Duluth elected officials, residents, and area experts worked on making a change at Denfeld…
Embattled VA Nominee Withdraws
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is praising Ronny Jackson, who has just announced he will withdraw from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary. Trump says there will be consequences for the Democratic senator who led the charge against Jackson. In…
Halted Duluth Seawall Project OK'd After Historic Preservation Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's multi-million dollar seawall reconstruction project has been given the green light to start work up again after questions were raised about the historical significance of…
Former Kozy Owner Speaks Out About Lawsuit Against City
DULUTH, Minn. - The former Kozy building owner, Eric Ringsred spoke out to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Wednesday for the first time since filing a lawsuit against the city of…
Enger Park Golf Course Partially Opens After Late Season Start
DULUTH, Minn. - Enger Park Golf Course has officially begun its season after getting delayed by snow for the first time in four years. On this National Golf Day people were…
Safety is Key at Dog Parks
DULUTH, Minn. - With the warm weather finally here, dogs and their people are heading to dog parks across the country and here in the Northland. But while dog parks can…
When It's Green, Volunteers Clean City Parks
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department says there's still a lot of work to do at the city parks even after some of the snow has melted. As…
