DULUTH, Minn.- All aboard the train! It was a packed ride on the Lake-Superior Mississippi railroad Sunday for the St. Louis River Alliance Fall fundraiser. People had the chance to ride the tracks along the St. Louis River and see it from a bit of a different perspective. SLRA officials spent the ride teaching people on the train all about…
DULUTH, Minn., SUPERIOR, Wis.- There’s no shortage of opportunities for talented theater artists in the Twin Ports, but the audiences they’re performing for may be dwindling. After 10 seasons, Wise Fool Theatre Company may be shutting down for good, and professors of theatre at UW–Superior say they can hardly get people over the bridge to see their shows. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn.- Men dressed in Lederhosen’s, women showed off their dirndls, and beerdrinkers from all over the Northland got a little taste of Germany in Duluth Saturday. Hoops Brewery hosted their annual Oktoberfest celebration and the people had a chance to try some special beers including the number 704 Apple Ale, and number 67 Wiesn Bier. Hoops tells us it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- Move and be moved. That’s the goal for a Duluth fitness center that is just getting started in its new space downtown. Movo Studio is all about moving to make a difference in your life and those around you. Movo focuses on high intensity workouts that will make their customers feel strong and comfortable in their own skin….
HIBBING, Minn.-On the Iron Range Friday about 2,000 students got a firsthand look at all the STEM fields have to offer. The students were all attending a special showcase dedicated to hands-on activities in STEM at the Hibbing Memorial Building. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- Cold weather is settling in here in the Northland, and snow has already fallen in some parts of the region. In honor of winter on the way, a Duluth clothing drive was held to make sure people are staying warm during the frigid season. About a month ago, 10 year old Chloe Carr told her mom she wanted…
DULUTH, Minn. – The $2 million reconstruction project of Lester River bridge is now complete. Residents will no longer have to endure traffic detours after a portion of Superior Street was shut down to handle those repairs. This is the first major restoration of the bridge since it was built in 1973. The reconstruction included repairing elevation issues impacting the…
DULUTH, Minn – Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth held its annual Pumpkin Hunt and dozens of kids showed up to take part in the fun. The pumpkin hunt is more than just a fun fall activity. It’s a chance for children to learn a valuable lesson about animals. Pumpkins large and small are scattered around the Seeds of…
DULUTH, Minn. – After closing down for almost a year Lester Park’s pedestrian bridge overlooking amity creek has finally reopened. Cracks in the support beam and other structural damage caused much concern for the safety of those visiting the trail. And last November, the city of Duluth’s Parks and Recreaction barricaded the bridge after deeming it unstable. Over the summer,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Heavy smoke billowed from the top of the Blatnik Bridge Friday afternoon after a car caught fire. Cellphone video of the fire shows the car up in flames before Duluth firefighters responded to the scene. The fire was quickly put out once officials got there. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The source of…
DULUTH, Minn.-MnDOT has announced that burial recovery efforts at the historic Mission Creek cemetery located in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth have been completed. In May 2017, MnDOT uncovered burial remains in the historic cemetery while excavating to replace the Mission Creek Bridge. Since that time, project partners and contractors have worked together to complete burial recovery efforts….
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say they have charged a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting in West Duluth last month that left 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson dead. Investigators say they charged 27-year-old Taylor Fredrickson on Thursday with one count of aiding an offender. According to the criminal complaint, Fredrickson told police that she was with one of the suspects…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Trampled by Turtles will be singing the National Anthem at the Twins playoff game on Monday. The band made the announcement on their Twitter page Friday afternoon. We’re singing the National Anthem before the @Twins play the @Yankees for ALDS Playoff Game 3 this Monday Oct 7th. Tune in and Go Twins! pic.twitter.com/Qth29ju9NG — Trampled by Turtles…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary at Duluth Cider in the Lincoln Park Business District has been charged. According to the Duluth Police, 25-year-old Kyle Carl was charged on Friday with third degree burglary. At the time of his arrest, Carl was on supervised pre-trial release for four other burglaries earlier this…
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say 16 people have been charged in a methamphetamine distribution operation in central Wisconsin. The charges were announced Friday by U.S. Attorney Scott Blader in the Western District, the FBI, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and local officials. A federal grand jury indicted 12 of the 16 people last month, including three individuals from St….
DULUTH, Minn. – A festival years in the making will present it’s Duluth debut on Wednesday, October 9. The Catalyst Content Festival, originally ITVFest, first began in Los Angeles in 2006. Flash forward to today, and the Festival has survived, thrived, and grown through two states. It now resides in Minnesota. Philip Gilpin Jr. is the Executive Director of Catalyst, but…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three former UMD Coaches have filed a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles are asking the court to review the decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals that dismissed their lawsuit against UMD citing discrimination…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a sea of pumpkins, gourds and vegetable for sale on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Central Entrance in Duluth. In this week’s Active Adventures, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot swings by the temporary produce stand set up for the Halloween season. For more than 20 years, DC’s Best Produce Farms has set up shop at the busy…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, ryan johnson, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – United Healthcare in Duluth has laid off some of its workers, but the company would not confirm how many employees are affected. United Healthcare released the following statement Thursday: “UnitedHealthcare works every day to help make health care more affordable, while ensuring the business remains well-positioned for continued growth. As part of that commitment, we regularly review…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new snow removal pilot program designed to help people who are seniors or have disabilities is being tried in Duluth this winter. Snow must be cleared from all sidewalks, wheelchair accessible curb ramps, and even bus stops in front of properties within 24 hours of the snow ending. The city says clear sidewalks makes a huge…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth man had a bit of scare Wednesday night after falling off his wheelchair and into construction on Superior Street. It happened right outside of the Zeitgeist Arts Building. The man had a few bumps and bruises, but no major injuries were reported. This is the first reported incident during phase two of Duluth’s Superior Street Reconstruction…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police have made what they are calling a “significant” burglary arrest of a Duluth man already charged with four other burglaries from earlier this year. Kyle Carl, 25, was arrested Wednesday for one of three September burglaries at Duluth Cider brewery on West Superior Street in Lincoln Park. This comes as Duluth police continue investigating burglaries…
For more than 20 years the Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair has helped thousands of students in the Twin Ports explore a variety of jobs. The bi–annual career event was once again held at UMD. More than 80 local and national employers were on campus to share information about their available jobs and internships. The career fair…
DULUTH, Minn. – College women are three times more at risk of a sexual assault than all women. The University of Minnesota Duluth is hoping to shed light on this issue one sign at a time. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the lunch hour, many students stood with signs hoping to gain the attention of those…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two-hundred-fifty nursing leaders from across Minnesota came together in Duluth for a conference to discuss important topics in their field. They’re talking about innovation, finance, and emergency response. Nurses tell us the semi-annual event is a great chance to meet new people and network. “You get to see different approaches to everyday problems that nurse leaders have…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health is asking for community input on their $800 million Vision Northland project. On Thursday, they held a community meeting about the new healthcare center. The project is expected to transform Duluth’s skyline with a new twelve-story hospital tower. Essentia caregivers tell us it will change the way medicine is practiced across the region. Displays gave…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Parts of the Northland could soon see scattered frost, so gardeners may want to cover their plants, or bring them into a garage or house. Tomatoes and peppers have to be brought inside before frost strikes, but some plants like cabbages can handle the cold. Larry Stute, the greenhouse manager at Engwall’s Florist in Hermantown, tells us…
HIBBING, Minn. – A Chisholm man suffered life threatening injuries in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Escape driving on E 31 Street was crossing Highway 169 when it was hit on the passenger side by a Ford Taurus travelling south on Highway 169. The 71-year-old male driving the…
ST. CLOUD, Minn.. (FOX 9) – After a massive fight at Tech High School in St. Cloud last week, 19 students have been charged. Most of the students are facing riot charges related to the brawl on Wednesday, September 25. One 16-year-old boy however is also facing charges for terroristic threats and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property….
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – Authorities have made a fourth arrest in connection with a black market THC vape manufacturing business in Wisconsin. A 19-year-old woman is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on possible charges of manufacturing or delivering marijuana. But officials haven’t said yet what role the woman may have had in the business. Forty-three-year-old Courtney Huffhines and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say they have made a “significant arrest” in connection to a string of burglaries in the Lincoln Park Business District over the last month. According to the authorities, 25-year-old Duluth man was arrested on Wednesday for 3rd Degree Burglary in connection with the burglary at Duluth Cider. At the time of his arrest, the man…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating cases of salmonella and hepatitis A at the Crow Wing County Jail. The sheriff’s office says one inmate has tested positive for salmonella, a bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness. Other inmates and staff have also reported intestinal illnesses. The source of the bacteria has not been determined. One inmate…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re in the mood for a night at the Symphony Orchestra, you’re in luck! The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dirk Meyer is thrilled to present their 2019-2020 concert lineup. The new season won’t have a theme as in previous years. Instead, the DSSO will be focusing on the experiences of simply going to…
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Cooking Connection, we’re catching up with Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar located in Duluth’s Canal Park. Senior Sous Chef Chad Bloomquist demonstrates how to prepare the restaurants indulgent Spaghetti Carbonara. Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is located at 405 Lake Avenue South in Duluth, Minnesota. Click here to see the full menu,…
BAXTER, Minn. (AP) – Diabetes activist Quinn Nystrom is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Nystrom said Thursday that she’s running to bring down the costs of health care and prescription drugs. She says Stauber has failed to follow through on his promise to help struggling Minnesotans afford their health…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Republican Wisconsin state lawmaker who is running for Congress wants to call a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, including imposing term limits on federal offices. State Sen. Tom Tiffany is co-sponsoring the resolution in the state Legislature to call the constitutional convention. Fifteen other states have already passed…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth International Airport is looking at how noise from its operations affects nearby communities by asking the public directly. Officials worked with nearby residents to identify where the most noise can be heard so they can go out in November and test the noise levels in those areas. Airport leadership will take what they find to try…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – Farmers and the city of Bay field are getting ready for this weekend’s Apple Festival that attracts roughly 60,000 people to town. Everything kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday with the popular parade through town. Bayfield and apples are basically synonymous in the Northland and they are as important to the farmers as they are to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth’s top attorney is not backing down in his fight to keep a police officer from getting his job back. The saga continues, as the City wishes to take the case to the final nail: the Minnesota State Supreme Court. In 2017 officer Adam Huot was shown on body cam video dragging a man by…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids twelve and older who probably have only taken photos with devices like smartphones can now learn about other ways to take pictures, with both film cameras and digital ones in a youth photography club in Duluth. The kids are exploring the art of film photography, use the elements of photography and how to take better shots, learning…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some students who traveled overseas this past summer are now sharing their pictures with fellow classmates at LSC. Students from Lake Superior College spent time in the Dominican Republic with nurses, doctors, and nutritional experts to help D.R.’s residents’ health issues. Others went to France and Italy to experience something different than northeast Minnesota. One student who went…
DULUTH, Minn – Congressman Pete Stauber sat down for a roundtable discussion with health care leaders. The meeting was held to discuss accessibility and affordability of healthcare in rural communities. The group talked about implementing broadband to make tele–medicine available for those in rural areas. The topic of mental health was also brought up. Studies have shown farmers take their…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College made the most of their day off from regular classes by attending the school’s student success day. It is a day set aside each semester to help promote academic success. LSC’s Student Success Day not only helps students achieve academic success, but also gives them an opportunity to find success in life….
DULUTH, Minn. – The new University of Minnesota president is touring the UMD campus and meeting with students and staff about opportunities in Duluth. President Joan Gabel visited the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department on Wednesday. She tells us the tour helps her learn about the programs in Duluth and how they fit with needs across the state. “I’m also…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police officers met with the community over a cup of coffee at UWS. It was all part of the “Coffee with a Cop” program. Officers interacted with people of all ages and even taught them how they can join the Superior Police Department. One officer told us the event is all about getting to know the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A bomb scare outside Superior Fire Department headquarters is raising some questions about why there’s not a local bomb response team in the Twin Ports. It’s a topic brought up again after a Wisconsin bomb squad came from hours away in response to the potential threat in Superior. Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander and Mayor Jim Paine…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has decided to petition the Supreme Court to review the case of the former Duluth police officer who was fired for dragging a handcuffed man through a downtown skywalk in 2017. Last month, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an arbitrator’s 2018 decision to reinstate Huot stating it did not violate public policy….
