DULUTH,Minn.- Thanksgiving is in a couple of days and many still have items on their shopping lists, but for some it may not be as easy to go out to the store and grab those items. A local non–profit is working with the elderly and disabled to help with their shopping needs. Age Well Arrowhead is partnering with…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a few months since Essentia Health unveiled plans to invest $800 million in a project called “Vision Northland.” The project will add about 815,000 square feet of space in downtown Duluth. Now, St. Luke’s is announcing a $300 million plan of its own. The hospital has major plans to better serve the community of Duluth,…
MADISON, Wis. – Incoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will need to find about $1.1 billion to give state agencies all they requested to pay for schools, prisons, Medicaid and other government operations over the next two years. That’s according to a new report from Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s administration. The report released Tuesday analyzes state agency budget requests and revises…
photo courtesy: Northland FireWireBIWABIK, Minn. – A trailer house in Biwabik was extensively damaged in a Tuesday afternoon fire. Firefighters from over half a dozen Iron Range fire departments responded to the fire in the 400 block of West Railroad Drive North around 12:50 p.m. There were no injuries reported in in the fire. The cause of the fire remains…
DETROIT – A federal judge in Detroit says regulating female genital mutilation is up to states and that Congress had no authority to pass the 1996 law banning it. U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman dismissed mutilation and conspiracy charges Tuesday against two doctors and others involved in the procedure on nine girls at a suburban Detroit clinic. Jumana Nagarwala says…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The three Superior police officers involved in the shooting of 19-year-old theft suspect, Joshua Farmer, have returned to work, according to Police Chief Nicholas Alexander. The Wisconsin Department of Justice provided a copy of its investigation to the Superior Police Department and Douglas County Attorney’s Office on Thursday. “I have reviewed the report from the DOJ and…
photo courtesy: University Wisconsin-SuperiorSUPERIOR, Wis. – According to University of Wisconsin-Superior officials, Head Softball and Women’s Golf Coach Roger Plachta has been removed from his position effective immediately. The reason for his removal was cited as “a pattern of misconduct and unprofessional behavior.” Pending further review Plachta has been placed in his administrative back-up position. University officials released the following…
NEW YORK – U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s working with officials in Canada, where people are also being warned to stay away from romaine lettuce. The strain identified is different than the one…
CANOSIA TOWNSHIP – An early morning fire substantially damaged a home in Canosia Township according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies along with Canosia, Hermantown, and Grand Lake fire departments were dispatched to the home located at 5484 Dunaiski Road. A male occupant was sleeping in the home when the fire broke out and was woken up his…
MADISON, Wis. – Outgoing Gov. Scott Walker is giving outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel a job as a judge. Walker announced Tuesday that he appointed Schimel as a Waukesha County circuit judge. Walker said Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and will faithfully serve the state as a judge. Schimel is a former Waukesha County district…
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SAWYER COUNTY – A former Wisconsin priest currently residing in Minneapolis was taken into custody Friday on charges of sexual assault of a child in Sawyer County. The Sawyer County District Attorney’s Office charged 71-year-old Thomas E. Ericksen, formerly of Winter, Wisconsin with first degree sexual assault of a child, second degree sexual assault-against child and second degree sexual assault…
DULUTH, Minn. – “You definitely taste the difference,” said Ali Wade, Brand Manager at the Duluth Whole Foods Co-op. Wade stopped by FOX 21 Local News Tuesday morning to offer some fresh, locally sourced items for your Thanksgiving table this year. She says both Whole Foods locations have been busy with shoppers rushing in to finalize their turkey day meals….
DULUTH, Minn. – A St. Louis County Judge has found Noah King, 21, guilty of aiding and abetting first degree intentional murder while trying to commit a burglary and guilty of aiding and abetting second degree murder intentional without premeditation. The verdict was announced on Tuesday morning by Judge Mark Munger five days after hearing closing arguments and aiding and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Do you have old treasures lying around that might be worth a few dollars? The St. Louis County Historical Society is partnering with Northland Estate Services to host a free, community antique appraisal event on Wednesday, November 21. The event is happening from noon until three in the Great Hall of the Duluth Depot. You’re asked to…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he expects to be home before Thanksgiving after complications from back surgery required more than a month of hospitalization. The 71-year-old Democrat tells Minnesota Public Radio News that his two back surgeries at Mayo Clinic were successful and he feels much better thanks to physical therapy. Dayton said last week that post-surgery complications…
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DULTUTH, Minn.- Paris has Sephora, New York has Maybelline, and now Duluth has Mix Cosmetiques. The newest cosmetic store to hit the Northland offers custom, handmade makeup, soaps and lotion. Walking in, you’re hit with the sweet smells and vibrant colors of all the different cosmetics. You might even find the owner practicing her chemistry, mixing and testing different solutions to…
DULUTH, Minn.-Black Friday is bringing a taste of Japan to Downtown Duluth, with the opening of Wasabi. The Japanese restaurant, which already has a location in Superior, will open Friday at 2 pm in the old City Hall building on East Superior Street. The owners are hoping to bring different Japanese cuisine to Duluth. They offer all the Sushi you…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the extreme cold starts setting in, finding a warm, safe place to sleep becomes a serious, and even deadly challenge for Duluth’s homeless community. According to CHUM, more warm shelter options are needed in the city of Duluth, especially during a deep freeze. Last winter, 42 nights dropped below zero. In those conditions, it can take only…
DULUTH, Minn.-Many voters lined up to cast ballots for the 2018 elections. Some may have questioned how accurate the voting machines are during the election process. St. Louis County conducted a post-election review to check the ballots from the general election. Every general election six precincts are randomly selected for a hand recount by the County Canvassing Board. This verification…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many are already setting up for their own feasts. Several volunteers are helping to prepare for one of Duluth’s favorite community traditions. The 29th annual Twin Ports Thanksgiving Buffet will take place on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am – 3 pm at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). Each…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the time of year when it’s common to see snow falling on area roads. That means it’s the busy season for snow plow drivers. Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (MNDot) has eighty four trucks that plow areas all around the state. They keep drivers on twenty four hour coverage to prepare for all types of weather conditions….
CHICAGO – Police say the suspected gunman is dead and four people are in critical condition following a shooting at a Chicago hospital. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says a police officer and at least one hospital employee are among those hospitalized in critical condition following the Monday afternoon shooting at Mercy Hospital. Guglielmi says the gunman was killed, but…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities say 56-year-old Gregory J. Nase of Columbus, MN died following a gunshot wound while deer hunting on Saturday. Reports state the man was hunting with a group on family-owned land in Milward Township when a shot, or shots, were made at a moving deer accidentally striking the man. A 911 call was made to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of recent reports that dogs may have been poisoned in the City of Rice Lake. Multiple pet owners have reported their dogs getting sick for no clear reason and at least two owners have found their dogs deceased. Authorities are asking residents to be on alert for…
?????????????????????????????????????????DENVER – Prosecutors say a Colorado man strangled his pregnant wife and smothered their two young daughters. Christopher Watts received three consecutive life sentences without a chance at parole on Monday, nearly two weeks after pleading guilty to avoid the death penalty. Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke’s comments on how Watts killed his family are the first time authorities…
WINONA, Minn. – The Diocese of Winona-Rochester plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following allegations of child sexual abuse against former priests. The southern Minnesota diocese distributed a letter from Bishop John Quinn to parishioners over the weekend. A public announcement is planned Tuesday. A spokesman for the diocese told the Winona Daily News that Quinn believes “this…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Staff members and volunteers from the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center have decided to host a free, small Thanksgiving meal for residents in the Twin Ports to enjoy. The Center is emphasizing that this year’s inaugural meal will remain small (up to 40 people). However, it’s a tradition they hope to keep going for years to come….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Monday morning to deny a petition by opponents of the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline. The Commission reaffirmed its decision to approve the replacement of the deteriorating pipeline granting the certificate of need for the $2.6 billion plan. The commissioners agreed that Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge has met several additional conditions…
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DULUTH, Minn. – What better way to see the holiday sights of the Northland than aboard the Christmas City Express. Starting Friday, November 23, passengers are welcome to purchase tickets to experience the magical excursion. New this year, trains will board and depart at the Duluth Depot. The holiday fun of the Christmas City Express begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum….
MADISON, Wis. – Hunters purchased slightly fewer deer licenses heading into opening day of Wisconsin traditional nine-day gun season. The nine-day season began Saturday. Department of Natural Resources data shows hunters had purchased 774,332 deer licenses as of midnight Friday, down 2.5 percent from 2017. The licenses include bow licenses, mentored hunt licenses and conservation patron licenses, a combination sports…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement shouted their objections as Minnesota regulators opened a hearing on the project. Several protesters chanted that the pipeline would be a climate change disaster . That prompted Public Utilities Commission Chairwoman Nancy Lange to call for order shortly after the hearing began Monday. Dozens of…
Photo: courtesy University of St. ThomasST. PAUL, Minn. – The Ramsey County medical examiner’s office says a University of St. Thomas student found dead in her dorm room last month died of respiratory distress. An autopsy found that 19-year-old sophomore Katie Mullen of Andover, Minnesota, had asthma. A roommate found Mullen unresponsive in her bed in Morrison Hall the morning…
MADISON, Wis. – Republican Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has conceded to Democrat Josh Kaul. Schimel announced Monday that he would not seek a recount, even though state law allowed it because the margin of his defeat was less than 1 percentage point. Canvassed vote totals show Schimel lost to Kaul by just over 17,000 votes. The win for Kaul…
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A Minnesota couple has pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges after Montana authorities said they found 960 pounds of marijuana in the couple’s recreational vehicle. Steven and Vicki Robinson of Milaca, Minnesota, face a mandatory minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan Watters on Thursday. Prosecutors say the couple…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth International Airport is getting ready to test a direct flight to Nashville, Tennessee this May. The airport’s spokesperson, Natalie Peterson, told FOX 21 Sunday that the flight by Sun Country Charters will be part of a packaged deal with a hotel stay and excursions. More details on the vacation package will be released at a…
DULUTH, Minn. – A discount store in West Duluth is preparing to close its doors at the end of the year. The owners of Discount Duluth, who are also brothers, opened the business in 2017 and expanded in January of 2018 to the store’s current location on Central Avenue. The goal was to offer all types of products to discounted…
DULUTH, Minn.- Education in unique skills was abound in Duluth on Sunday, as people could try cutting out their own designs in metal at a plasma cutting class Plasma cutting involves cutting through electrically conductive materials with a jet of hot plasma. Duluth MakerSpace held the three hour class, as part of their metal shop teaching program. They invited all…
DULUTH, Minn. – Family owned Security Jewelers — a staple in downtown Duluth for 94 years — has officially been sold. Co-owner Jack Sieler told FOX 21 that Riddle’s Jewelry is the buyer out of Rapid City, South Dakota. All of Sieler’s 15 employees will keep their jobs with the sale. The store will remain in its current location on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Greysolon Ballroom was turned into a wedding wonderland today, for their 8th annual Wedding Open House. Dresses, DJs, cakes and entertainment lined the ballrooms of Greysolon, as over 40 vendors showed what they had to offer to couples planning their special days. “You can come here and get ideas to jump start your big day,” said Greysolon’s…
DULUTH, Minn.-Ask any young boy, and they’ll tell you that it is their dream to own a big red firetruck and drive it around town. But one Duluth resident made that a reality, and he’s using it to help spread some holiday cheer. The blare of a siren and spinning lights make you feel like you’re at a fire station….
DULUTH, Minn. A 13-year-old boy is behind bars after police say he robbed a liquor store in Duluth’s East Hillside neighborhood. The crime happened around 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Loiselle’s Liquor on the 400 block of East 4th Street. The teen had a gun on him and stole a 12-pack of beer, according to police. The boy ran from the…
POPLAR, Wis.- Rifles cocked, targets in sight, Deer hunting has begun in Wisconsin. This means meat processors across the state are going to be extra busy, but the business has been spread out. With the colder weather allowing meat to be outside longer, the folks at Hursh Meat Processing have had their hands full all day, showing how it’s going…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The cultures of UWS were on display at Pilgrim Lutheran Church Saturday. The University hosted their annual International Cooking Demo. Foods from around 10 countries were available, for people to get a taste of a different culture. “Our main motto is to bring people together so that they can know more about our culture, and we can learn…
DULUTH, Minn.-While Bentleyville is making Duluth a city of lights, the Nordic Center is making Duluth a city of gingerbread. For the 7th year the Nordic Center set up their Gingerbread City. After a gingerbread decorating workshop, you could go and make other crafts with UMD students, embracing Nordic tradition in Duluth. “We want people to come together, take some…
DULUTH, Minn. – Veterans were given a free Thanksgiving meal at the House of Refuge Church in Duluth. A traditional turkey buffet dinner was served to the former military service members and their families. Church officials tell us they reached out to local organizations to help bring struggling and homeless veterans to the event. “We feel like we’re kind of…
MASS CITY, Mich. – A 16-year-old boy is dead after he was accidentally shot in the back by a 13-year-old boy loading a gun. The incident happened just after 3 p.m. Friday in Mass City, Michigan. 911 was called to the residence where the accidental shooting happened. The 16-year-old victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead….
