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Fundraiser Helps Support Superior’s Old Firehouse and Police Museum

Organizers say this event helps the museum grow and continue to be available to the community

August 21, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Families were out for a good cause on Barker’s Island Monday, as Superior Public Museums hosted its annual mini-golf fundraiser. The event helps raise money for the city’s Old Firehouse and Police Museum. Firefighters and police officers from Superior were also on hand at the event to interact with kids and families. Organizers say events like this help…

Classes Begin at Lake Superior College

This year the college is starting its first Private Pilot Ground School to train future pilots.

August 21, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday was the first day of classes for students at Lake Superior College. The school’s fall semester officially started with many students visiting the campus book store to pick up required textbooks and laptops. This year the college is starting its first Private Pilot Ground School at LSC’s aviation center. Students back on campus tell us they’re…

Minnesota Regulators Propose Changes in Wild Rice Protection

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota regulators have released proposed rule changes meant to protect wild rice from sulfate pollution. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency outlined the proposal Monday. MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine says the agency believes the proposed changes “are an innovative and precise approach to protecting wild rice” while allowing for flexibility in permitting for the facilities…

Extra DWI Patrols on Minnesota Roadways

Labor Day Weekend is One of the Deadliest Holidays on Minnesota Roads

August 21, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Now through Labor Day, law enforcement agencies across the state of Minnesota are cracking down on drunk driving. In 2016, over 23,000 drivers received tickets for driving while intoxicated according to the Department of Public Safety. It’s a number the Toward Zero Deaths Campaign would like to see go down. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,…

Gordy Turns 90 Years Old

He's Been Working at His Restaurant for Over 50 Years

August 21, 2017

Lena Takada,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Gordy’s Hi-Hat’s very own Gordy Lundquist turned 90 years old, Monday 3 Generations of Lundquist family members work side by side at the popular and seasonal restaurant that specializes in burgers, milkshakes, and fried fish sandwiches. “Secret to 90 years is probably the burgers. It’s the fountain of youth here. That’s what we’re serving up every day,” said…

Terror Suspect Killed in Spain

Thirteen People Killed in Original Terror Attack

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

Candles and bunches of flowers placed by people rest on the ground in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 (AP | Francisco Seco) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Regional police in Spain have confirmed that fugitive Barcelona van suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub has been shot dead in a small town outside the city. Police say he wore what appeared to be…

Prison Break Suspect Charged with Kidnapping, Escape from Custody

FOX 9 - KMSP

August 21, 2017

Site Staff,

James Mitchell LINO LAKES, Minn. (KMSP) – A prisoner who drove off in a state transport van with eight other inmates on May 26, has been charged with four counts of kidnapping and one cout of escape from custody, according to a criminal complaint released Monday. The incident started when the driver of a transport van left the vehicle running…

Fire Destroys Home in Orr

4450 PELICAN ROAD, ORR, MINNESOTA

August 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

ORR, Minn. – Crews responded to the call of a house fire in the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 21, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Several fire departments responded to the call just after 5:45 a.m., in the 4400 block of Pelican Road in Orr, Minnesota. When crews arrived on scene, they found the home fully…

Big Ben Falls Silent in London for Repairs Until 2021

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

Mon., Aug. 21, 2017 (AP | Frank Augstein) LONDON (AP) – After more than 150 years at Britain’s most famous timekeeper, London’s Big Ben bell fell silent Monday for four years of repair work that will keep it quiet on all but a few special occasions. The giant bell atom Parliament’s clock tower sent a dozen deep bongs into a…

MISSING: Kendra Lamb, of Glidden, Wis.

August 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

Kendra Lamb GLIDDEN, Wis. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kendra Lamb. Lamb reportedly left her residence on Wednesday, July 10 and her whereabouts are now unknown. Lamb is described as a Caucasian female, 5’2″ tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed she may have gone to…

Jury Awards $417M in Lawsuit Linking Talcum Powder to Cancer

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the talc in the company’s iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene. Los Angeles County Superior Court spokeswoman Liz Martinez confirmed the verdict Monday. California resident…

Trump to Outline Afghan Strategy in National TV Address

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will use a nationally televised address to outline for a war-weary nation the strategy he believes will best position the U.S. to eventually declare victory in Afghanistan after 16 years of combat and lives lost. The speech Monday night will also give Trump a chance for a reset after one of…

Teen Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Slender Man Attack

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

Anissa Weier – FOX 6 MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of two Wisconsin girls charged with repeatedly stabbing a classmate to impress the fictitious horror character Slender Man pleaded guilty Monday, but she still faces a trial in the case next month focused on her mental health. Anissa Weier, 15, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree homicide as a party to…

Minnesotans Who Work in Wisconsin to Receive Tax Credit

August 21, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is giving up efforts to reach a tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin. The end of negotiations means the state of Minnesota will give its residents who cross the border a tax credit to make up for the higher Wisconsin taxes. That tax credit will be in effect for 2017. It is estimated that it…

Duluth Police Officers and Firefighters to Battle on the Field

10th Annual Guns and Hoses Softball Game

August 21, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week Duluth Police Officers and Firefighters will be battling on the field all for a good cause. The 10th Annual Guns and Hoses is taking place on Thursday, August 24. Other than the softball game, there will be a K-9 demonstration, fire trucks and police cars on display, and the mounted patrol on hand. Wade Stadium…

Family Event Supports Superior Police and Fire Museum

Coffee Conversation: Superior Public Museums

August 21, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This evening the annual mini-golf fundraiser for the Old Firehouse and Police Museum is taking place. The family event runs from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, August 21. There will be mini-golf, hot dogs, drinks and chips for $7.00. Local firefighters and police officers will be onhand to talk with kids and show vehicles. This is all taking place…

Total Solar Eclipse Darkens the Skies

August 21, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

MADRAS, Oregon Categories: Environment, News, News – Latest News

Duluth Artist Embraces Disability With Creativity

Tony Adams was in a sereve motorcycle accident, leaving him in a coma for three months

August 20, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Most of Tony Adams’ life has been spent working with his hands. “I could work on any car motorcycle aircraft. I was a really good mechanic,” Adams said. On his way home from work one day, Adams was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by car who ran a stop sign. “After my accident I forgot…

Girl Seriously Injured During Carlton Co. Fair Horse Races

13-Year-Old Fell On Fence, Cut Artery

August 20, 2017

Dan Hanger,

BARNUM, Minn. – There were frightening moments at the Carlton County Fair Sunday after a young horse racer from Barnum fell off a startled horse and then landed on a fence below. Grace Bartz, 13, had just finished a race when the horse she was riding decided to turn around quickly, according to her mother, Jill Bartz. Grace was then…

Thousands Turn Out for Bubble Festival

Attendees Enjoyed Music, Fun, and of Course, Bubbles

August 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and their families members had a bubbly good time at a festival hosted by the Duluth Children’s Museum. Around 25 community partners get together to put on the bubble festival, that includes fun like food, live music, climbing walls, ice skating, and of course, bubbles. Organizers say the bubble festival started as a way to teach kids…

Artists Showcase Their Work at Bayfront Festival Park

150 Artists Traveled from Across the Country for the Event

August 20, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Canvas bags with the pattern of Duluth’s iconic lift bridge printed on them hung in a booth at Bayfront Park. The artist of the bags, Natalija Walbridge says it’s her second year showcasing her art at the Art in Bayfront Park festival. “Can’t resist doing a Duluth show because all my friends come down, and it’s close to…

$3,300 Camera Equipment Stolen From Canal Park

Young Photographer Hopes Case Will Be Solved

August 20, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

There is a reason photography along Lake Superior and the North Shore is so popular, the Northland makes for great pictures. One man who was trying to capture that beauty, and share it with others has run into a serious problem, and is asking for the public’s help. It’s a labor of love for Dan Coquyt, the UMD Medical School…

Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center to Open Soon

New Minong Community Recreation Center Will Feature a Workout Facility and Indoor Swimming Pool

August 20, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

MINONG, Wis. – The Village of Minong, home of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, is undergoing a multi-million dollar upgrade. That new update is a new multi-use community recreation center. The Jack Link’s Aquatic and Activity Center is set to open this fall. Fox 21 got an exclusive tour of the new facility. “The level of excitement in the community right…

Super Big Block Party Hits the Streets of Duluth

The Event is Back for a 3rd Year in a Row

August 19, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of people danced and sang to celebrate the Super Big Block Party. It’s the 3rd year of the event, where people can enjoy food, live music and drinks outside on the street in front of the Red Herring Lounge. “Everybody that I never get to hang out with is going to come, so it’s like, let’s all…

Thousands Turn Out for Hoghead Festival

It's The Biggest Fundraiser for the Proctor Lions Club

August 19, 2017

Lena Takada,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Thousands turned out for the Annual Hoghead Festival in Proctor. The community celebration is Proctor Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and includes food, games, live music and drinks for attendees to enjoy. Funds raised through vendor fees, button sales, and donations all go to benefit local non-profit organizations in the area. “Some of our key folks…

Golfers Play a Round for a Good Cause

Proceeds of the Event Went to Benefit the Honor Flight

August 19, 2017

Lena Takada,

CARLTON, Minn.- The Local 420 of the Superior Refinery took part in a Golf scramble, all for a good cause It was a fundraiser benefitting the honor flight, a program that takes veterans in the Northland to Washington DC to see Veteran memorials. It costs 600 dollars a veteran for the honor flight, and the Local 420 was able to…

At Least Five Dead in India Train Derailment

Investigators Don't Know What Caused Train to Go Off Tracks

August 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

LUCKNOW, India (AP) Officials say six coaches of a passenger train have derailed in northern India, killing five people and injuring at least 30. Neeraj Sharma, a railway spokesman, says the accident took place Saturday near the small town of Khatauli in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Railway police and local volunteers helped pull passengers out of the upturned…

More than Two Dozen Arrested in Boston Protests

President Trump Applauded Protestors for Speaking Out "Against Bigotry and Hate"

August 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

BOSTON (AP) Boston police say 27 arrests were made during the conservative activist rally and counterdemonstration on Boston Common. Commissioner William Evans says Saturday’s events went off “as planned,” with no one hurt or killed. Most of the arrests were for disorderly conduct. Some were for assaulting police officers. Thousands of demonstrators chanting anti-Nazi slogans converged Saturday morning on downtown…

Red Herring Lounge gets ready for Super Big Block Party

Live music and entertainment on First Street

August 18, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. -First Street is the place to be on Saturday for the third annual Super Big Block Party. The red Herring Lounge hosts the celebration which brings in skateboarding demos live music, food and plenty of beer. Organizers say the block party celebrates Minnesota’s music culture. “It’s sort of an encapsulation of what the Red Herring does throughout the…

Businesses Encourage People to Shop Local for Back to School

Students Are Gearing Up on Fall Fashion Items

August 18, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Aimee Glonek, owner of Blue Arrow Boutique says in the years past, he weekend before students go back to school has been one of the busiest in the year, And this year she is looking no different. “We’ve seen a lot of traffic in the last couple and it just seems like people are out and around right…

Sawyer County Fair Opens in Hayward

110th Annual Fair Offers Animal Barn, Fun Shows, and Lots of Food

August 18, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

HAYWARD, Wis. – The Sawyer County fair opened Thursday in Hayward. Fair-goers can check out the animal barn with the best livestock in the area, watch fun performances like a magic show and singing cowboy, and of course eat all the fair food they can get their hands on. “If you’re in the neighborhood, you’re sure welcome to come out…

New Reports Released on Androy Hotel Elevator

Elevator Had Passed Inspection

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-After a 63-year-old man plunged to his death Tuesday by falling down an elevator shaft at Superior’s Androy Hotel, where he worked, new details are emerging about the elevator’s inspection reports. Today, Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services released inspection reports to Fox 21. They said they performed an inspection on the elevator yesterday and they said “while…

Remembering the Late Gary Waller

August 18, 2017

William Seay,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Former St. Louis County Sheriff Gary Waller passed away earlier this week, and he is being remembered by a close colleague during his tenure in county government. Waller is perhaps best known as the lead investigator in the Congdon murders at Duluth’s Glensheen estate. He served for twenty one years with the Duluth Police Department…

Art in Bayfront Park Starts Tomorrow

Event Will Go Through Sunday

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-Art in Bayfront Park kicks off tomorrow as it celebrates its seventh year. The event celebrates more than 100 local and regional artists. A variety of different art will be on display including of course paintings, along with jewelry, photography, and metal work. “I think the camaraderie between the community and the artist is really fun to see,” said Sara…

Benefit Account Set Up for Drowning Victims

Donations Can be Made to Any U.S. Bank Branch

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Park Point Community Club has opened up a donation account for the father and daughter that drowned off park point earlier this month. The account will benefit the family of Ryan and Lillian Fuglie who perished in a rip current. The name of the account is the Fuglie Memorial Fund and is donations can be made to any…

LSC Preparing to Welcome Students Back to School

The School is Hosting an Early Bird Event Saturday

August 18, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Colleges and Universities in the Northland are preparing for school to start again. Lake Superior College is having an early bird event tomorrow, where students can step into the school a day early to find their classrooms, get acquainted with the school, and meet some of the faculty. The event helps take some of the stress off of…

Gloria Dei Moving Forward With Plans to Rebuild

The Goal is to be Back by End of 2018

August 18, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church have voted to move forward with an architectural plan for the Church building and the budget that goes with that. Church representatives are hoping they can start demolishing the interior like the floors and walls in September, so the rebuilding process can begin. The goal of the church is to be…

Body Found Believed to be Missing Brainerd Man

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

BRAINERD, Minn. (KMSP) – A body found in a wooded area in Brainerd is believed to be a man missing since July 4, according to Brainerd police. Thursday around 4:50 p.m. a body was found near the 300 block of Hattie Street just off a trail. Police say “initial indications” are that it is the body of 29-year-old John Greenwaldt of…

Unanimous Vote Names Arradondo as Mpls Police Chief

FOX 9 - KMSP

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Friday morning to approve Medaria Arradondo as the city’s new police chief. Arradondo becomes the first African American police chief in Minneapolis history. Arradondo has been serving the as the acting Minneaolis police chief since the resignation of Chief Janee Harteau in the wake of the Justine Damond shooting. As acting chief,…

NWS Confirms 7 Tornadoes in Wednesday Storms

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) – The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes hit Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the NWS damage survey. A band of heavy rain moved north through Minnesota, dropping seven tornadoes along the way. Two EF-0 tornadoes developed south of Nicollet. The first tornado hit a farmstead and damaged a garage. Both tornadoes caused tree damage….

Legislature’s Budget Committee Resuming Voting Next Week

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – After a two-month break, the Legislature’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee plans to resume its work on the state’s spending plan next week. Committee co-chairs announced Friday the panel will meet on Thursday to vote on some of the remaining issues in the budget. The agenda does not call for the committee to vote on transportation funding,…

Duluth Police Looking for Paintball Shooter

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Duluth Police Department DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating individuals involved in paintball shooting incidents in Duluth. Authorities report two incidents have occurred, one on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 9:10 p.m. in the 200 block of East 3rd Street and another on Thursday, Aug. 17 just after 9 p.m. Victims of…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Relax Mining Rules

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Two Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced legislation to repeal a law that requires mining companies to prove they’ve operated without polluting before they can mine in the state. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Republican Sen. Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst and Republican Rep. Rob Hutton of Brookfield introduced the bill Thursday. The 1998 law they want to…

Single Lane Closures on Highway 1 Start Aug. 21

August 18, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Single lane closures will be encountered along Highway 1 between Isabella and Ely beginning Monday, Aug. 21, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Work will continue through October and traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction. A flagger and pilot car will lead traffic through the construction area. The project will include…

Steve Bannon Out as White House Chief Strategist

His resignation was effective Monday

August 18, 2017

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump’s chief strategist Steve Bannon is out at the White House, two administration officials told CNN on Friday. The President has privately stewed over Bannon in recent days, including Thursday night from his golf course in New Jersey. He was furious with his chief strategist after he was quoted in an interview with the American…

Police: Attacks in Spain are Linked, Took Long Time to Plan

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

Candles and bunches of flowers placed by people rest on the ground in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 (AP | Francisco Seco) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – The back-to-back vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby resort had been planned for a long time by an Islamic terrorist cell – and could have been far deadlier had its…

Minnesota Releases Review on Enbridge Line 3

August 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Garret Ellison | MLive)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota regulators have released the final environmental review of Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline, which carries Canadian crude across northern Minnesota to Wisconsin. The document has been updated since the draft was released for public comment in May. Changes include additional discussion of the socio-economic impacts of the…

‘Light and Low’ at Gary New Duluth Recreation Center

FOX 21's William Seay Caught Up With the Organizer's of Duluth YMCA's Light and Low Fitness Program

August 18, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay caught up with the coordinators of ‘Light and Low,’ a program put together by the Duluth YMCA. The program takes place at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center. Participants have the chance to work on increasing mobility, balance, range of movement, strength and conditioning by using light free weights,…

Hundreds Expected for Annual Jefferson Street Block Party

The Event Runs From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19

August 18, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 26th Annual Jefferson Street Block Party in Duluth will bring hundreds of neighbors together once again this Saturday, August 19 from 2:00 to 5:00p.m on the 1600 block of Jefferson Street. The party will showcase live music from Lyz Jaakola’s project #theindianheadband, which provides a danceable mix of rock and roll, ska, funk and traditional Anishinaabe…

Mobile Pantry Comes to Cloquet

Second Harvest Will Run the Pantry Monthly

August 17, 2017

Greg Chandler,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Carlton County residents lined up at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on a rainy Thursday morning, waiting for the county’s first mobile food pantry to open. “This is a great opportunity for people who need a little bit of food to come grab some,” said Rachel Johnston, who visited the pantry Thursday. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank…

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Organizers say this event helps the museum grow and continue to be available to the community

This year the college is starting its first Private Pilot Ground School to train future pilots.

Labor Day Weekend is One of the Deadliest Holidays on Minnesota Roads

He's Been Working at His Restaurant for Over 50 Years

Thirteen People Killed in Original Terror Attack

FOX 9 - KMSP

4450 PELICAN ROAD, ORR, MINNESOTA

10th Annual Guns and Hoses Softball Game

Coffee Conversation: Superior Public Museums

Tony Adams was in a sereve motorcycle accident, leaving him in a coma for three months

13-Year-Old Fell On Fence, Cut Artery

Attendees Enjoyed Music, Fun, and of Course, Bubbles

150 Artists Traveled from Across the Country for the Event

Young Photographer Hopes Case Will Be Solved

New Minong Community Recreation Center Will Feature a Workout Facility and Indoor Swimming Pool

The Event is Back for a 3rd Year in a Row

It's The Biggest Fundraiser for the Proctor Lions Club

Proceeds of the Event Went to Benefit the Honor Flight

Investigators Don't Know What Caused Train to Go Off Tracks

President Trump Applauded Protestors for Speaking Out "Against Bigotry and Hate"

Live music and entertainment on First Street

Students Are Gearing Up on Fall Fashion Items

110th Annual Fair Offers Animal Barn, Fun Shows, and Lots of Food

Elevator Had Passed Inspection

Event Will Go Through Sunday

Donations Can be Made to Any U.S. Bank Branch

The School is Hosting an Early Bird Event Saturday

The Goal is to be Back by End of 2018

FOX 9 - KMSP

His resignation was effective Monday

FOX 21's William Seay Caught Up With the Organizer's of Duluth YMCA's Light and Low Fitness Program

The Event Runs From 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19

Second Harvest Will Run the Pantry Monthly

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