DULUTH, Minn. – It’s still fairly chilly in the Northland, but when temperatures rise allergies pick up for the season. Blooming flowers, full trees are beautiful sights to see in the Spring, but for those suffering from environmental allergies it could mean annoying symptoms are on the way. Pollen is one of the most common triggers for allergy sufferers. A…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC is assigning a new pick–up and drop–off locations for taxis and ride-shares to help reduce traffic congestion during events. Ride-shares and taxis will now enter on Harbor Drive to meet passengers outside of Paulucci Hall also known as Entrance F. Vehicles will also be able to temporarily park alongside the building, near Entrance F, without…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some of the most popular jobs in the Northland fall under healthcare or mechanical fields like shipping. Representatives from those jobs were among over 50 others at WITC’s annual job fair. One of the more visited booths at the fair was for cosmetology. Those working the booth say they stand out among other fields because they are a creative…
Authorities have rejected a teenager’s claim that he is an Illinois boy who disappeared in 2011 at age 6. The FBI says DNA testing ruled out the teenager as being Timmothy Pitzen, missing from Aurora, Illinois. Police say the story of teenager found wandering streets in Newport, Kentucky, on Wednesday didn’t check out. The teenager told police that he was…
DULUTH, Minn.-A trial date has been set for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a 31-year-old man in September on the 100 block of West First Street in Duluth. 26-year-old Jamal Jackson is set to go to trial Oct. 21 in the shooting death of 31-year-old Scott Pennington. Jackson is facing a second-degree murder charge in the case. If convicted,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection to Tuesday’s downtown shooting. Duluth police continue to investigate the shooting that happened around 11:20 p.m. on West Superior Street between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue West. When officers arrived on scene a single victim was found with…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Zeitgeist Arts Cafe shows us how to make the perfect scallop dinner at home or to enjoy at the cafe. Scallop Dinner: Pan-seared scallops, risotto, Champagne-Dijon cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Check out the video above for the recipe and cooking instructions! LOCATION: Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 E Superior St, Duluth, MN…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS is inviting children and adults to explore their annual Science Fest Saturday, April 6 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The topics of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and zoology will be showcased. The event is taking place in both Barstow and Swenson Halls. Barstow Hall is located at 816 North 17th Street and Swenson Hall…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather
MADISON, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin System regent committee is approving increasing the salary range for the system president. The regent Business and Finance Committee voted unanimously Thursday to set the minimum salary at $489,334 and the maximum salary at $734,000. The current minimum salary is $399,000 and the maximum is $598,500. Regent policies call for adjusting executive salary…
(Aurora Police Department via AP) CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities conducted DNA testing to try to determine Thursday whether a teenager found wandering in Kentucky is who he claims to be — an Illinois boy who disappeared eight years ago around the time his mother took her own life. The teenager told police in Newport, Kentucky, on Wednesday that he had…
NEW YORK (AP) – Target is raising the minimum hourly wage for its workers for the third time in less than two years. The discounter said Thursday it plans to raise the hourly starting wage to $13 from $12 in June. The Minneapolis-based retailer announced in 2017 a plan to raise its starting hourly wages for workers to $15 by…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 4, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn- A Duluth non-profit wants your help in ending sexual violence by taking a three-word pledge in April to “Start By Believing.” PASVA is leading the charge to get 1,300 people in the Twin Ports to join the pledge to help end sexual violence. Duluth Police say 145 sexual assaults were reported just last year in the city. According…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz has called on Minnesota to write a new story about how a government divided between Democrats and Republicans puts aside ideology and comes together for the good of the people. The Democratic governor used his first State of the State speech Wednesday night to say the state of the state is “strong.” And…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Arrowhead Home and Builder’s Show has been a staple of spring in Duluth for 53 years. The show specializes in building, remodeling, home, and garden. “Yeah I think it’s a good way to kick–start the spring cleaning and just feel better about your house it’s summertime,” said Dillon Lee from Duluth. The show features well over…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Tonight, the longtime food shelf in Two Harbors, is preparing to move to a bigger, and better facility to serve the community. It’s been a project seven years in the making with the help of community donations. The new building will open in May on the 500 block of 1st Avenue in Two Harbors and organizers tell…
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, there are 9,900 children in foster care, and over 800 waiting to be adopted in the state. Representatives from the organization Connected Kids Initiative tried to help these kids with their Step Up MN campaign. At the Duluth Public Library Wednesday, they introduced the campaign, the second city of their…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Nearly a year after the explosion at Husky Energy Refinery, the company announced their plans for a $400 million rebuild, expected to create 350 jobs at its peak. However, the plan to continue using the controversial chemical Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) in the Refinery’s operations, is raising some eyebrows. Investigations found the initial explosion took place in the Fluid Catalytic…
DULUTH, Minn. – In 2017, UMD broke ground to build a new state of the art Heikkila Chemistry and Advance Materials Science facility after outgrowing its previous location which has been around since 1979. Noticeable differences show big improvements from the 70 year old building to a much modernized space. With more than 50,000 square feet to fill the new…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police continue to investigate Tuesday night’s shooting in Downtown Duluth which left a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Multiple squad cars responded to the scene 11 pm after an officer heard shots fired and saw the victim fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene. The victim was last reported in…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s time to dust off those cleats and polish those bats, because baseball season is just around the corner. Duluth Eastern Little League players ages 10 and up got to brush off their batting and base–running skills at UMD’s Ward Well’s Fieldhouse. “It’s been a long winter, it’s the first day of spring, y’know, the major leagues have…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards has been formally charged with two counts of third-degree driving while impaired, and according to court records, he had a blood alcohol content almost three times the legal limit. The complaint filed in St. Louis County Court states Edwards was pulled over on March 30 at approximately 11:40 p.m. after a St….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s time to dig deep and clean out the garage. The 13th annual Continental Ski and Bike “Bike Swap” is coming up on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Throughout the month of April you’re invited to bring unwanted bikes to Continental Ski and Bike (1305 East First Street, Duluth). 100 percent of the proceeds from…
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions. The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report, its exhibits and any…
DULUTH, Minn. – Patric Richardson simply loves to do laundry. Luckily for those in the Northland who don’t enjoy the weekly chore as much, Richardson will be at the 53rd Annual Home and Builders Show at the DECC April 3 – 7. His rising stardom is thanks in part to people growing tired of fast fashion and the culture of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could go to a recount, with the conservative candidate holding a narrow lead over his-liberal backed opponent following Tuesday’s election. Conservative candidate Brian Hagedorn declared victory early Wednesday based on a nearly 6,000-vote margin. The Associated Press is not yet calling the race because it could go to a recount. Hagedorn…
(FOX 9) – It’s becoming quite an eyesore as spring arrives in Minnesota. Officials with Department of Natural Resources are finding piles of litter where fish houses once stood. The department shared photos from scenes found on March 22 and March 25 on Red Sand Lake, Long Lake, Crow Wing River and Gull Lake, writing, “anything but an impression left on the ice…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Demolition has begun for the rebuilding process of the Husky Refinery after last year’s explosion in Superior, and the organization says it plans to continue to use the controversial chemical hydrogen fluoride. “Ongoing use of hydrogen fluoride (HF) is proposed as part of the rebuild plan, with additional safety measures being implemented,” Husky said in a statement. “HF is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a shooting in the heart of the city’s downtown that left one man with a gunshot wound to the face, according to authorities. The call came in about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting on West Superior Street between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue West. The crime scene tape…
DULUTH, Minn. – April 2nd is International Fact Checking Day. It was created to bring awareness to misinformation online. Journalism students at UMD tell us they always double-check facts and reach out to sources before they publish every issue of their student publication, the Bark. “Today when words like fake news are thrown around, you always want to make sure…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight city and county officials, law enforcement, prosecutors and advocates all came together to proclaim April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Duluth. PAVSA is leading the push to end sexual violence in Duluth. And tonight they kicked off a series of events they will hold this month to get the entire community involved. PAVSA says it takes partnerships…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight at UMD, students, community members, and faculty members focused on International Equal Pay Day. According to a UMD professor women are paid only 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. Amy Hietapelto, Dean of UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics stated that “for men, its important that you feel that your wife, your daughters, your…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wednesday, April 3rd is the Superior Day of Giving. For twenty-four hours, the UW-Superior foundation is accepting online donations, which will be matched by their board of directors. The foundation wants two hundred people to donate this year. In 2018, they raised more than $40,000 during the day of giving. The money raised is used for students…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a win for every Superior City Councilor up for reelection, including in three contested seats. Five Superior City Councilors have been elected to two year terms. Two of those councilors, Tylor Elm and Esther Dalbec, ran unopposed, but three incumbent councilors were reelected after facing challenges from others in the community. 2nd District Councilor Jenny Van…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The entire Freshman class from Denfeld stopped by UWS today, to get them thinking about their future, and to keep them busy while Denfeld Juniors take the ACTs. The freshmen visited the University for “Denfeld Days.” 200 students toured the campus and participated in recreation activities. University officials say they hope the day changes the minds of high…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Multiple seats are up for grabs in Superior and across Wisconsin on Election Day. Three different council seats are being contested in Superior, and Mayor Jim Paine is running unopposed. Attendants at the polling station at WITC, say they didn’t see huge lines of voters, but the people voting are driven by the local elections, and one particular statewide race….
DULUTH, Minn.- An Anti-Nepotism Policy has been unanimously approved by the St. Louis County Board. This comes after the board received backlash when longtime County Attorney Mark Rubin hired his son Tony as a prosecutor back in January. The board met about the introduction of a Nepotism Policy last month, after constituents complained the hiring was unfair or a conflict…
DULUTH, Minn.- When many think of art, they think of what’s hanging in museums, but for 20 years the New Scenic Cafe has thought of art in terms of food. You may have spotted the hole in the wall driving up the North shore. “We’ve become a water hole of sorts where people enjoy stopping here on their way up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Local leaders gathered in Superior to issue a proclamation to honor sexual assault survivors. Multiple survivors shared their stories with everyone in attendance. A host of other speakers also supported the efforts to bring awareness. An official with CASDA says its important for people to understand the difficulties a sexual assault survivor faces. “I think it is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Volunteers were at a number of Superior businesses like the Red Mug Coffeehouse, to staff sexual assault awareness resources tables. The volunteers spent the day spreading information about sexual assault. The resource tables were provided as an outlet for survivors and for others hoping to learn more. One volunteer says its important to spread the awareness with…
DULUTH, Minn. – For 21st year in a row, the Homegrown Music Festival will once again highlight local talent from around the Northland Lasting for a total of eight days, nearly 200 musical acts will perform during the festival. About 40 venues will also take part by hosting different events each night including the Homegrown Poetry Showcase. Opening day is…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority is giving a small glimpse inside a refugee’s journey to help students understand the hardship they face. An interactive exhibit was held at the school to showcase those struggles. Students walked across a mat symbolizing a field with land mines traveled by some refugees. The exhibit also showed realistic materials given to…
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin elections Superior Mayor Jim Paine – elected unopposed Superior District 2 Council Tom Wondolkowski – 190 Jenny Van Sickle (I) – 247 Superior District 4 Council Jack Sweeney (I) – 273 Laura Gapske – 222 Superior District 6 Council Tylor Elm (I) – 170 Write-in –…
HINCKLEY, Minn.-A 58-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at Grand Casino Hinckley Jan. 2. He is being identified as Donald Ross McElderry, Jr. Authorities say they responded to the scene at about 11 p.m. Jan. 2 where it was reported that a male party was bleeding from the ear after being pushed by another male party. The suspect was identified…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Democrats who control the Minnesota House have unveiled a transportation budget that expands on Gov. Tim Walz’s spending and taxing proposals, while a Republican-controlled Senate committee, in a largely symbolic move, has voted down his transportation tax increases. The House Democratic transportation budget unveiled Tuesday mostly mirror’s the Democratic governor’s proposals, including a 20 cent gas…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department will be conducting a Community Level 3 Notification meeting at the Hibbing Memorial Building to notify the public of the relocation of a Level 3 sex offender. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater located at 400 East 23rd Street. The offender, Aaron Gary…
MILWAUKEE – Steelworkers at Harley-Davidson have overwhelmingly rejected a new contract offer, while machinists have accepted a deal. United Steelworkers Local 2209 in the Milwaukee area and Local 460 in Tomahawk rejected the new deal Monday. WTMJ-AM reports the current contract between steelworkers and Harley took effect in 2012 and was set to expire Monday. But, the union will continue…
