Midday Update 1-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
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Morning Update 1-4-18
An update on local news and weather.
UPDATE: Northbound Lanes on Blatnik Bridge Now Open
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - A crash happened at 6:22 a.m. on the John A. Blatnik Bridge connecting Superior and Duluth. At this time, all northbound lanes are open once again on I-535. The Superior Police Department says they were already handling…
Baby Jesus Statue Stolen From Chisholm Church
CHISHOLM, Minn. - A church in Chisholm needs your help after somebody stole baby Jesus from their nativity scene. The Knights of Columbus Chisholm Council says the statue was taken overnight outside St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on the 100 block…
Northland School District Shortened School Week Is Cost Effective
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - It's now been eight years since one Northland school district made a major change to its schedule. The Lake Superior School District, which…
Life House has a new addition
DULUTH, Minn. - The homeless youth advocates at Life House in Duluth are celebrating their newest property. Life House has officially acquired a building right behind its location. The building will be…
Glensheen kicks off Moonlight Snowshoe hike
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of winter–goers braved the freezing air for the first Moonlight Snowshoe event of the year at the Glensheen mansion. Snowshoers toured the grounds, and finished off at a…
UMD Preps for South Korea, Whitecaps in Return to Amsoil Arena
DULUTH, Minn- For the first time since last year UMD fans can catch a game at Amsoil Arena. This Friday at 7:00 P.M. the Bulldogs will host alumni Sarah Murray and the South…
Resorts See An Increase In Guests For Winter Season
BEAVER BAY, Minn. -Trail conditions are getting better for cross country skiing and snowmobiling around the Northland. The recent stretch of cold and snow has been a big help after a dry…
Young Kids Getting Cabin Fever the Most
DULUTH, Minn.-The frigid temperatures have a firm grip on the Northland as many of the residents in region have to put some extra layers on when going outside. Many others are choosing…
Kicking the Butts This New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The beginning of a new year could be the perfect time to stop one of your bad habits from happening any longer. Staff at the American Lung Association say…
Police: Fire at Clinton's NY Home, No Injuries Reported
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities in New York say a fire broke out briefly at the home of Bill and Hillary Clinton, but no injuries have been reported. New Castle Police Department Sgt. Arthur Mendoza says a call came in…
Level III Predatory Offender Relocating to Canyon
CANYON, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is notifying the public of a Level III Predatory Offender relocating to the Canyon, Minnesota area. James Harvey Jennings, 32, has relocated to the rural Canyon area. Jennings has a history…
GOP's Fischbach Assumes Lt. Gov. Role, Rejects Higher Pay
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's new Republican lieutenant governor says she'll reject the job's higher salary as she plans to maintain her seat in the state Senate. GOP Sen. Michele Fischbach was in line to join Democratic Gov. Mark…
Minnesota Climber Headed to Canada's Remote Mount Luciana
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (AP) - A veteran Minnesota explorer is planning another adventure, an attempt at the first winter ascent of remote Mount Luciana in Canada. The seldom-visited, 17,146-foot peak is deep in the Yukon's Kluane National Park, about 40…
DOJ Collects $15 Million in Environmental Forfeitures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin Department of Justice officials say they've collected about $1.5 million from polluters in 2017. The agency issues a news release Wednesday saying the agency completed 49 environmental enforcement cases during the year, resulting in $1.45…
Grand Marais Climber Heading for Canada's Remote Mount Luciana
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-A veteran Minnesota explorer is planning another adventure, an attempt at the first winter ascent of remote Mount Luciana in Canada. The seldom-visited, 17,146-foot peak is deep in Yukon's Kluane National Park, about 40 miles north of Canada's…
Midday Update 1-3-18
An update on local news and weather.
Pine City Man Dies in Yellowstone Avalanche While Snowmobiling
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont.-A Minnesota man died in an avalanche while he was snowmobiling about 19 miles north of West Yellowstone in Montana. Gallatin County officials say 40-year-old Weylon Wiedemann of Pine City, Minnesota, was caught in the avalanche late Tuesday…
Fitger's Frozen Fundraiser Aims to Impact Hundreds of Animals
DULUTH, Minn. - Tickets are on sale now for the annual Fitger's Frozen Fundraiser event happening Friday, January 26, 2018! Marketing and Communications Manager Michelle Sternberg stopped by FOX 21 Local…
Morning Update 1-3-18
An update on local news and weather.
Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac Winter Season
SUPERIOR, Wis. -Mont du Lac resort in Superior is among many places staying open despite these cold temperatures. Weather in the teens and 20s is ideal…
Police Chief Tusken Talks to East Hillside Residents
DULUTH, Minn. - Police Chief Mike Tusken is starting off the new year talking to East Hillside residents. This was the third annual "Chillin' With the Chief" potluck at the…
Cold Roadways Could Be More Dangerous Than They Look
DULUTH, Minn. - MnDOT officials are saying just because roadways look clear of ice and snow, they may be more dangerous than they appear. When temperatures drop below fifteen degrees, salt stops…
Bayfront Ice Rink Open for the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The ice rink and community playground in Duluth's Bayfront Park is now open for the season. Skaters can bring their own gear or rent skates, sleds, and snow shoes…
Vanilla Bean to Replace Northern Waters Restaurant Location in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Out with the old and in with the new – Northern Waters Restaurant in Duluth announced it was closing just last month. Now a new restaurant is poised…
Personal Trainers Could be the Key to Unlocking New Fitness Goals
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you’re one of millions making New Year’s resolutions to get into shape or make new fitness goals, maybe a personal trainer could help you. Today is National Personal…
