DULUTH, Minn.- As the city starts work on the reconstruction of Superior Street, they’re also looking ahead to a possible redevelopment of First Street. On Monday night the Duluth City Council is expected to vote on whether to have a traffic study done. The study would look into converting First Street between Mesaba Avenue and 24th Avenue East from one-way…
DULUTH, Minn.- The barricades are up on Superior Street as construction season begins. While the ground was broken for the project on Monday, the real heavy work will start next week. Until then crews will be focused on staging and preparation for a project that will include improving utilities, adding a closed loop hot water heat system, and other streetscape amenities….
DULUTH, Minn.- Wild State Cider is taking pride in making cider as opening day quickly approaches. The cidery will offer four delicious flavors including a semi dry and fruit infused options. Customers will have a chance to enjoy meat and cheese plates as pairings for the cider. After a long journey of getting prepared the Wild Cider team is very…
DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the growing nationwide popularity of motorized scooters and E-bikes, the City of Duluth is taking proactive measures to regulate any potential new rental businesses in Duluth. Monday night, the City Council passed an ordinance 7-1 to regulate any businesses that plan to offer scooter and e-bike rentals. The ordinance would also put limitations on speed…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s National Volunteer Week, which means its time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their time and energy to help others. One volunteer in Duluth is returning a favor by lifting the spirits of heart surgery patients and their families as a member of the Mended Hearts program. Art Bringe has been a volunteer at Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is announcing a change to its street lighting policy regarding the “color temperature” of lighting – that is, what color the light source appears to the human eye. New residential streetlights installed within the Duluth will have a color temperature of 2700K. This excludes lights at controlled intersections. As part of efforts to reduce energy…
SAN FRANCISCO-Actress Felicity Huffman has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating scandal. Court documents made public Monday show Huffman and 12 other prominent parents will plead guilty in the scheme. Huffman was accused of paying $15,000 to have a proctor boost her older daughter’s SAT score. Huffman was among 50 people charged in what authorities have described…
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ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled a tax bill that includes $1.2 billion in higher taxes, mostly on corporate foreign profits, and they propose to spend about three-fourths of the new revenues on education. Leaders of the House Democratic majority said Monday that most individual Minnesotans would see tax cuts under their proposal. The bill would bring the state’s…
GREEN BAY, Wis.-A Green Bay police dog has been stabbed during an encounter with a suspect. Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun Sunday around 8 p.m. Police say they surrounded a house and the man came out. The police dog Pyro bit the man as officers attempted to arrest him and he stabbed the animal….
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DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders had their chance to ‘Back the Blue’ at the 2019 Police Fundraiser. The event is the only fundraiser put on by local non–profit Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 to raise money for surrounding police forces in the area. That money goes toward uniforms and equipment but also goes to support officers and the families of those who…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A white nationalist group has pushed its recruiting efforts into the city of Duluth. Flyers were taped up in and around Leif Erickson Park and the downtown area over the weekend. The group is known as Patriot Front. The Southern Poverty Law Center says Patriot Front is a hate group that believes white people in North America…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth history is now on display in the form of newspaper photos at Glensheen Mansion. The exhibit is called Reporting Duluth. It’s a partnership with the Duluth News Tribune to display blown up photos from the paper, dating back to the late 1800s. Photos include UMD’s victory during the Frozen Four last year, and the 1920 lynchings of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes, a trip to the zoo is all you need to have a good day. On Sunday, Lake Superior Zoo donated some space, and time with animals to help make it a very special day for one girl who’s battled cancer twice. “A Lizard!” “Oohs” and “aahhs” are a normal sound at the Zoo. But today is no ordinary…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet police are looking for two suspects who broke into the Northwoods Credit Union Hockey Arena. The burglary happened March 30. Two suspects stole items from a concession stand, according to police. It was not clear Sunday what type of items were stolen or what the dollar value was for those items. Police released images of the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal would restore local governments’ power to seize private property for bike and recreational trails. Republican lawmakers added to the budget a prohibition on local government and state agencies using eminent domain powers to establish or extend bike trails, recreational trails and sidewalks into the last state budget. That came at the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota lawmakers heard directly from the community at a Town Hall forum in Duluth. Politicians present were State Representative Liz Olson, Senator Erik Simonson, and MNDOT Commissioner Margaret Kelliher. They sat onstage at the Norshor Theater where they were asked questions from constituents who wanted their voices heard. “I hope we can proceed with line 3 to get our…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The legendary scientist, Bill Nye, says: Science Rules. That was no exception at UWS on Saturday. Everyone was a student for Science Fest, where they learned about the world and how it works. They also found out what they can do to keep that world spinning. From adorable baby chicks and ducks, and a kennel of baby goats,…
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend could be one of the last chances to get in the snow before it melts away this Spring. Snowmobilers came to play at Spirit Mountain for the third annual ski patrol meltdown. These snowmobiles were anything but ordinary… they’re vintage! Participants could race in the country’s only vintage uphill climb or put their ATV’s on display….
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a simple way to give back to the men and women risking their lives in Northland law enforcement. The 2019 Police Fundraiser, hosted by Duluth’s Fraternal Order of Police, raises money for new uniforms, equipment, family support and other services for Northland police departments. The fundraiser is a public event. People can participate in a silent auction, enjoy…
DULUTH, Minn.- If shoppers had nothing but $20 in their pocket, they were in luck at the Heritage Center in Duluth because the Northland’s rummage season has begun. It’s a hoarder’s heaven. “You can buy just about anything you want,” Arena Rummage Sale owner Lou Campbell said. The arena rummage sale kicks off the start of a season of selling and…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After more than 40 years coaching Hermantown softball, the program Tom Bang has retired. Saturday, the Hermantown community helped the coach go out with a bang after he led the team to 23 state tournaments and three state championships during his tenure. “Well after 41 years of coaching, we thought we would try to in a way…
DULUTH, Minn.- Is it cold? A little. Too cold for ice cream? “This is Minnesota. Nothing, nothing’s cold about Ice Cream,” said Joel Heller. Heller joins dozens of others in a long line at Portland Malt Shoppe, for their first day open for the season. The chill and the drizzle aren’t enough to stop Northland malt lovers, and for some,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Two of Wisconsin’s most polluted sites on the Great Lakes are marking cleanup milestones. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Natural Resources no longer designates the Lower Menominee River and the St. Louis River as impaired. Impairment designations indicate the area has experienced environmental degradation. The impairment designations were removed in February. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Guests never know what they’ll find at the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show happening at the DECC. Here’s a look inside the third day of the event. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Twin Ports travelers are being treated to some live music every Friday in April at the Duluth Transportation Center. Corey McCauley performed for the passengers on April 5th. It’s all part of the Duluth Transit Authority’s “Transit Tunes.” “I think it’s a nice way just to relax and hear some music for a little bit before you…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – 5th grade students at Four Corners Elementary are learning firsthand how to make maple syrup. The process of making syrup isn’t an easy one. It requires multiple steps. Over the last few weeks students tapped in to trees and collected more than one hundred fifty gallons of sap… The next step is to cook the sap down…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- It may still be in the 40’s, but that isn’t stopping one local golf course from opening up their driving range to the public. With snow and ice still on the golf course, a group of local friends hit the driving range for the first time this season. Mike Koepke, a local golfer, said that “snow’s gone, I…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Local leaders and the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse are working together to end child abuse in the Northland. Today, those groups met at the Peter Rich Community Center in Superior to proclaim April as child abuse prevention month. Douglas County Board Chair Mark Liebert says the issue of child abuse has had a direct impact…
DULUTH, Minn.- Same place, new face. The Duluth WorkForce Center is now know as Career Force. The change is part of a transition for Minnesota’s entire workforce system, bringing multiple partners under the same brand. Career Force will still offer the same amount of services to career seekers while hoping to continue to make sure the economy stays thriving. Elena…
MINNEAPOLIS – The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed woman is quizzing potential jurors about decision-making in high-stress situations. Mohamed Noor is charged with murder in the 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Noor shot the dual Australian-U.S. citizen when she approached his squad car minutes after calling 911 to report…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to officials with the Duluth School District, all Duluth district public schools were asked to go into a lockdown Friday afternoon following a potential threat. 35-year-old Travis John Anthony Warner Busch was taken into police custody inside of Duluth East High School at about 1 p.m., less than an hour after the threat was reported. The…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats are making a push to allow all state residents to obtain driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status. At a news conference ahead of Friday’s floor debate, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler said immigrants – whether they’re documented or undocumented – are Minnesotans. He pointed out that all Minnesota residents could get licenses…
(CNN) – Signet Jewelers, which operates Kay, Zales, Peoples and Jared stores, plans toclose more than 150 stores this year as traffic slows to the mall retailer. Signet closed 262 stores last year.It still has more than 2,800 stores in North America. The retailer announced the plan on Wednesday. It also reported results for the holiday stretch. Sales at stores…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are joining a truly beginner fitness class. This is for people who don’t work out and also for those who need to move after injuries, surgeries, replacements, illnesses and more. This is a class for those who enjoy moving slowly, while learning about pacing, form, nutrition, hydration, ball, theraband, stretching, proper…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The college bribery scandal is bringing new attention to the debate over using standardized test scores to judge applicants. Numerous colleges have made SAT and ACT scores optional, with leaders saying they want to increase equity and diversity. David Hawkins of the National Association for College Admission Counseling sees more exploring the change. He says even before…
(Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office via AP) CINCINNATI -An FBI affidavit says an Ohio man who authorities say falsely claimed to be an Illinois boy missing for eight years has made similar claims twice before. The affidavit filed in federal court Friday says 23-year-old Brian Rini repeatedly told investigators he was Timmothy Pitzen, who disappeared in Aurora, Illinois, in 2011 at…
DULUTH, Minn. – April 3rd is National Burrito Day. Restaurants and burrito lovers across the country are celebrating. Burrito Union in Duluth sold two-fisted burritos for the price of one fist. They say the holiday is a great chance for customers to enjoy their favorite burrito. “A burrito is rice, beans, protein and veggies, all wrapped up, portable and delicious….
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Join FOX 21’s Viktoria Capek and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 5, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
SHAMROCK TOWNSHIP-The two people killed in an Aitkin County house fire in Shamrock Township have been identified. Authorities say 80-year-old Raymond Jackman and 69-year-old Sandra Lee Neumann were the victims. On March 31 at 11:10 p.m., a fire was reported at a home in Shamrock Township. The reporting party was Neumann who advised that her house was filled with smoke,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, Lester Park Elementary School turned into a massive “Science Night” for students and their families. Dozens of kids got to get in on all types of demonstrations, from the Duluth East Robotics teams to live science experiments, to even live animals like baby turtles. Daniel Tandberg, a father in attendance, said “it’s great to see so many different…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the second day of the Arrowhead Home and Builders show at the DECC and just like most of us, one vendor in particular is dreaming of summer temperatures. KG Fireworks is hoping to spark some enthusiasm for summer from the people coming out to the Home Show. It’s a long way until Fourth of July but the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, Ojibwe Tribal leaders are educating the public about treaty rights for anglers this fishing season. The Great Lakes Indian Fishing and Wildlife Commission. It’s part of the Great Lakes Indian Fishing and Wildlife Commission’s goals. The biggest takeaway from today’s meetings with the public was to prevent false information about treaty fishing. Kevin Dupuis, Fond du Lac…
DULUTH, Minn., and SUPERIOR, Wis. – The safety of ride sharing services is in the spotlight. The scrutiny comes after a University of South Carolina student’s body was found in a field hours after she got in a car that she mistakenly thought was her Uber. Surveillance video shows 21 year old Samantha Josephson waiting for her Uber outside a bar…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local churches say the key to getting young people involved in ministry is helping them feel needed and appreciated. Church leaders tell us every kid is concerned about a friend. They know they want to help but many don’t know how to begin. “If I ask kids how many of you are talking to someone about suicide,…
