Evening Update 10-6-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Saturday, October 6, 2018
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Northlanders Rally to Clean Up Local Beaches
A Coastal Cleanup Event Took Place in Three Locations Across the Twin Ports Saturday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. – If common Northland beaches look a little cleaner, it’s all thanks to helpful Northland volunteers. The City of Duluth was just one of the sponsors for the coastal cleanup project taking place Saturday morning. Canal Park Brewing was one of the many locations involved in the beach cleanup. Folks also turned out at Barker’s Island and Wisconsin…
Veterans Go Hunting As Part Of Wounded Warriors Program
This is the third year the veterans have gone on adventures through the Wounded Warriors Minnesota program.
WRENSHALL, Minn. – A family in Wrenshall is hosting a group of veterans this weekend to go turkey hunting and thank them for their service, as part of the Wounded Warriors Minnesota program. Wounded Warriors United Minnesota has been taking a group of veterans on different trips for the past three years as a way to give back to the community…
Gordy’s To Close For Season on Sunday
The 58th season will wrap up on Sunday.
CLOQUET, Minn. – Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet will be wrapping up for the 58th season on Sunday. The restaurant operates during the warmer months of the year to give their customers the best experience possible. Employees tell us that during the off season, the family completes a few projects to get ready for next year, but they are very pleased with…
5K Raises Money For Local K9 Units
The money raised from the event goes towards training and equipment for the local K9 teams.
DULUTH, Minn. – The second annual 5K–K9 run took place Saturday morning at Lester Park to help spread the word and raise some money for the local law enforcement K9 units. “People obviously know there’s K9’s out working on the streets but what they may not understand, and that’s part of these events, or part of the reasoning of these events,…
Judge Kavanaugh Officially Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice
Judge Brett Kavanaugh will become the 114th Supreme Court Justice of the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) – Brett Kavanaugh has taken the oaths of office to become the 114th Supreme Court justice, just a couple of hours after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him. The quick swearing in enables Kavanaugh to begin work immediately in advance of arguments at the court Tuesday in two cases involving prison sentences for repeat offenders. The court…
Senate Approves Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice
The Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice Comes as Protests are Breaking Out Across the Country
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, putting a second nominee from President Donald Trump on the highest court in the land. Kavanaugh was confirmed 50-48 Saturday during a historic roll call vote in the Senate chamber. The two-vote margin is one of the narrowest ever for a Supreme Court…
Students Tour Factory for Manufacturing Week
The Pathways to Prosperity program aims to get more women in manufacturing jobs
DULUTH, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton declared this “Manufacturing Week” in Minnesota. Some prospective workers had the chance to tour a manufacturing facility in Duluth. Students in the Pathways to Prosperities program through Lake Superior College took the tour. The program is aimed at getting more women working in manufacturing careers like machine operation. “The one thing I really do…
Essentia Hosts White Ribbon Campaign for Child Loss Awareness
Grief Resources and Ribbons Handed Out
DULUTH, Minn.- October is Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness month, and it was acknowledged at Essentia Health with their white ribbon campaign. The campaign’s mission is to educate the public about the impact of pregnancy and child loss, and to offer grief resources to families. Organizers say, dedicating a whole month to this issue can have a lasting impact….
Student DJs are Recognized for College Radio Day
A national holiday celebrating college DJs.
DULUTH, Minn.- Colleges across the nation celebrated local music and student led radio stations for College Radio Day. University of Minnesota Duluth’s radio station, 103.3 FM, or “The Basement” as it’s called, has nearly 200 students involved with the school’s program. The basement’s regular hours are from 9 to 11 every night, but the holiday’s celebration allowed student DJ’s the…
Locomotive Letdown! Steam Engine Rides Cancelled Until Summer 2019
The Norshore Scenic Railroad Steam Engine 28 will be out of use until 2019.
DULUTH, Minn.- Those who were looking forward to the Fall season’s trip down the Norshore Scenic Railroad on a steam engine will have to wait just a bit longer. Steam Engine 28 is not quite ready to ride as engineers had anticipated. After discovering a misalignment issue with one of the engine’s wheels, the locomotive has been under repair for…
Math Conference Happening at UMD this Weekend
UMD is celebrating math this weekend during a conference geared toward the subject.
DULUTH, Minn.-UMD is celebrating math this weekend during a conference geared toward the subject. The event, which features participants from across the planet, focuses on graph theory while studying properties of all kinds of networks which can be used for everything from sports tournaments to flight schedules. Organizers say it also helps by getting everyone in one room which helps…
Dem Manchin Says He’ll Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh
A Vote is Expected Saturday
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)WASHINGTON (AP) – The remaining undecided Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin, says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The West Virginia senator announced his decision moments after the remaining undecided Republican, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, said she would vote to confirm the nominee. Kavanaugh is now set to have the votes needed to be confirmed….
First Measurable Snowfall Accumulates in Northern Minnesota!
1-3" of Heavy Wet Snow Fell Overnight & Early Morning
THE FIRST MEASURABLE SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON HAS ARRIVED! Snow amounts range from a trace to 3″ of heavy wet snow! It began falling around 8pm Thursday evening and came to an end on the Arrowhead at 10am Friday. It is the perfect snow to make snowmen, have a snowball fight and build forts! But the heaviness of the snow…
19-Year-old Theft Suspect Shot by Officers in Superior
The Investigation is Ongoing
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Superior Police Department along with other local law enforcement agencies is investigating a shooting that took place in Superior on Friday. According to released reports of the incident, officers were dispatched to investigate a theft at a business on Belknap Street when officers located the suspect near the Central Park neighborhood. When officers approached the suspect…
Nobel Peace Prize Honors the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Both Honorees are the First From Their Countries to Receive a Nobel Prize
(AP Photos/Christian Lutz, file)OSLO, Norway (AP) – A Congolese doctor who treats rape victims and an Iraqi woman who speaks out for those – like herself – who were raped and tortured by the Islamic State group won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their work to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Dr….
Hiking Cook County & Lutsen Mountain Peak Fall Colors
Active Adventures: Hiking Through Fall Colors
LUTSEN, Minn. — On the Lake Superior Hiking Trail fall colors are popping! For the next 3 weeks colors are at peak up the north shore and it’s a great time to visit Cook county and Lutsen Mountains. Whether you are hiking or biking the trails or taking a ride in the gondola up the mountains, there is a sight…
Midday Update 10-5-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, October 5, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Fall, Headlines, midday update, News, Tourism, weather
Humphreys Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
He Will get Credit for the 717 Days Already Served
DULUTH, Minn. – Aaron Humphreys was sentenced Friday morning to five years in jail for charges of fifth degree assault and illegal possession of a firearm. Humphreys, 44, had been on trial a total of three times for the death of 47-year-old Eric Wayne Burns who was shot outside of Duluth’s Bedrock Bar in October of 2016. He will get…
Former Duluth Middle School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct
Winterfeld is due Back in Court November 16
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Middle School teacher, Karla Winterfeld, appeared back in court Friday morning to enter her plea to charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Winterfeld, 33, pleaded guilty to the charges and is facing up to 30 years in jail and/or a fine of $40,000. Winterfeld admitted to having sex with her 15-year-old foster son and…
Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle
The Senate Voted 51-49 to Limit Debate
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday, setting up a likely final showdown this weekend in a battle that’s seen claims of long-ago sexual assault by the nominee threaten President Donald Trump’s effort to tip the court rightward for decades. The Senate voted 51-49 to…
Bayfield Apple Festival This Weekend
Businesses are getting stands and booths ready for the thousands of tourists
BAYFIELD, Wis. – Shops in Bayfield have been spending the week preparing for the Apple Festival crowds. Booths, tents, and stands are going up all around town. The Fat Radish will be serving shrimp tempura, fish tacos, hot drinks, and plenty of pie for all the tourist passing by their restaurant. “The last week or two we’re just prep, prep,…
DSSO Set to Take Northlanders on Grand Adventures this Season
The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will Kick Off their 2018/2019 Season on Saturday, October 6
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra has ten extraordinary adventures up their sleeve this season, and they’re more than thrilled to share the sights and sounds with the public. On Friday morning, DSSO Music Director Dirk Meyer spoke with FOX 21’s Brett Scott about the upcoming list of performances. The first production of the season will be on…
Two Harbors High School Cancels Homecoming Court
A parent told us the rumor is homecoming court is cancelled this year because of "societal values."
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – During Homecoming Week at Two Harbors High School students and staff go all out. Thursday is Agate Day and people are decked out in their maroon. The homecoming dance and big game are still on for Friday night and the cheers and the beat of the drums could be heard from students at the Pep Fest. But,…
Morning Update 10-5-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, October 5, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Morning, morning update, News
Orchards Ready for Apple Festival
More than 50,000 expected to attend Bayfield festival
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Apple Festival is October 5-7th in Bayfield. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the 55th annual event. October is here. That means it’s apple season in Bayfield. “We have Courtland, McIntosh, the Honeycrisp and the Paula Reds are the main ones,” said Jim Hauser, owner and operator of Hauser’s Superior View Farms in Bayfield….
New ‘Kids Don’t Float’ Life Jacket Loaner Station Opens in Superior
City Says with Life Jackets You'll Float Too
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Loon’s Foot Landing just got a lot safer, as a “Kids Don’t Float” Life Jacket Loaner Station was unveiled there Thursday. The Loon’s Foot station is one of the two new ones in Superior. The long-term goal is to have one of these loaner stations at every water access point in the city. Developers say, this community service,…
Night at the Museum Offers After Hours Tours of Glensheen
Grounds Lit Up and Whole Building Opened for Event
DULUTH, Minn.- The Glensheen Mansion got its evening dress on as the building and the grounds were opened up for Night at the Museum. Glensheen staff said this free event was to give back to the community, who they say has done so much for the mansion. The grounds, trails and buildings were lit up for the public to enjoy…
Superior Police Get a New UTV
New Vehicle Great for Community Events Officers Say
SUPERIOR,Wis.- Christmas came early for the Superior Police Department, as they just received a new utility task vehicle, or UTV. This is the same UTV used by the Duluth Police Department for President Trump’s visit, and now it has been passed on over the bridge. The UTV is more versatile, more compact, and more agile than a squad car. It…
Fall Colors Brings In Business Boom
Last year Betty's Pies saw a big boost in traffic late into October and hopes are high for the same this year.
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Many tourists are making their way to the North Shore in search of views of the fall colors. It also means phones are ringing off the hook and local hot spots like Betty’s Pies are seeing a constant flow of customers. Workers tell us once the Fall Colors are in the 50 percent range business starts…
Hot Dog! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Travels Through the Twin Ports!
One of six Wienermobiles traveling across the country!
SUPERIOR Wis.- Northlander’s relished in the fun of seeing the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile travel through the Twin Ports! The famous weenie on wheels is one of only six driving all across the country. The dog made two stops in Superior Thursday sporting its Oscar Mayer jingle and certified drivers, known as Hotdoggers, Ann Ma-Weenie and Ketch-Up Kyle. “You have to…
UMD Rallies Support for Consent Week
A week dedicated to fighting harassment and teaching people what consent really is.
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students and faculty are rallying together in honor of “Consent Week.” The week is filled with events including speakers and informational sessions from organizations like the Women’s Resource and Action Center, a group of college students supporting those who have experienced sexual harassment. Consent week was organized to let students with allies know they…
Parent-Toddler Art Class is in Session at the Duluth Art Institute
Children under the age of five can learn how to make various art projects.
DULUTH, Minn.-Parents and their talented tots kicked off a Fall class at the Duluth Art Institute in Lincoln Park called ‘Big Art for Littles” Children under the age of five had the opportunity to sign up for the five week class teaching them how to do different art projects. The program has been going on for about four years at…
Authorities ID Woman who Died at Marathon County Jail
The Investigation is Ongoing
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) – Authorities have released the name of a woman who died at the Marathon County Jail. The sheriff’s office identifies the inmate as 56-year-old Melissa Graebner-Young. She was booked into the jail Tuesday after being arrested for fifth offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Authorities say Graebner-Young suffered a medical emergency after arriving at the jail….
Superior Police Department Notified About Possible SWL&P Dropbox Theft
Superior Water, Light & Power Says the Superior Police Department is Investigating
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Superior Water, Light & power has notified the Superior Police Department of a possible break-in and theft of their Hill Avenue payment drop box. According to a recent post made on the Superior Water, Light & Power Facebook page they are notifying customers that any payments dropped in the box located at 2915 Hill Avenue after 3:00…
Delicious Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe For Fall, Ya’ll!
Cooking Connection: Cast Iron Bar & Grill
DULUTH, Min. – In this week’s Cooking Connection we are bringing you to Cast Iron Grill in Pike Lake where the chef is cooking up Honey Garlic Salmon! As the weather turns chilly, meals become slightly heavier thus this week’s delicious recipe features salmon and potatoes with some of the best flavors of the season! RECIPE: Drizzle butter on salmon…
Arizona Company Recalls More Than 6.5 Million Pounds of Beef
The Recall was Announced Thursday
TOLLESON, Ariz. (AP) – An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds of beef that could be contaminated with salmonella. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall Thursday. An investigation traced products including ground beef and beef patties to JBS Tolleson, Inc. Federal officials say the raw beef was packaged between July…
State Won’t Cite Mine for Wastewater Release
An Estimated 10 Million Gallons of Water was Released
(Photo: Courtesy of Hi-Crush Partners)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A frack sand mine won’t be cited for releasing an estimated 10 million gallons of wastewater in order to rescue a worker trapped in a holding pond in western Wisconsin. State Department of Natural Resources spokesman Jim Dick says the agency is not pursuing enforcement against the Hi-Crush industrial sand mine in…
Apples and Adventure Await in Bayfield this Weekend
The 57th Bayfield Apple Festival will Run From Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 7
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The famed Bayfield Apple Festival has already won the rank of “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation” in past years, and they’re looking to secure that position once again this year. The festival is set to kick off Friday, October 5 and run through Sunday, October 7. The event serves as a celebration of the autumn…
Midday Update 10-4-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 4, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Local News, midday update, Update, weather
Utah vet Confessed to Sending Ricin Envelopes, Officials say
No Attorney has Been Listed for Allen
(Davis County Sheriff’s Office via AP) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah Navy veteran confessed to sending four envelopes containing the substance from which ricin is derived to President Donald Trump and members of his administration, authorities said in court documents. William Clyde Allen III, 39, made the confession while speaking with investigators after his arrest at his house…
Previous Stabbing Victims Arrested for Domestic Assault and gun Threat
Victims Suffered non-Life Threatening Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police responded to a report of a stabbing Wednesday night in the 2300 Block of West 6th Street. Upon arrival at the residence, officers identified two male stabbing victims — who are brothers — who reported being stabbed by an unknown assailant and were uncooperative when asked for more information. Both victims were transported to a…
Injury Reported in I-35 Crash in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating an injury crash that took place on northbound I-35 near Boundary Avenue. The extent of injuries has not yet been determined. More information will be released upon further investigation. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Categories: News, News – Latest News
Wounded Deputies in South Carolina Were Investigating sex Assault
Suspect in Shooting of Seven Officers is Competitive Rifleman
(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)FLORENCE, S.C. – Authorities have named the suspect they believe shot seven police officers in South Carolina as they tried to serve a search warrant. WIS-TV reports that Florence County Chief Deputy Glenn Kirby identified the suspect Thursday as 74-year-old Fred Hopkins, a military veteran and a disbarred lawyer who has been charged several times in recent years,…
Morning Update 10-4-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, October 4, 2018
Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Local, morning update, News, Update, weather
Surveyors Scavenger Hunt at GIS/LIS Consortium at DECC
Conference Brings Together GIS/LIS Community
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC got the lay of the land Wednesday, as it hosted the Minnesota Geographic Information System/Land Information System, or GIS/LIS, Consortium. Land surveying can be helpful to people who own property. At the conference GIS professionals from around the state gathered to share methods and ideas. They also got their hands dirty, finding a “street corner” (a buried…
Terrifying Trays at Pottery Burn
Store Hosts Halloween Clay Platter Painting Event
DULUTH, Min.- Some Duluthians can now eat off something ghostly, as the Pottery Burn hosted a “Boo–tastic Platter” workshop today. Anyone could stop by and start crafting some creepy clay plates. People could choose from a sushi platter or standard flat platter, trace a design, and begin painting. “This is kind of seeing the step 1 through the finished project,”…
Duluth Area Schools Receive Funding for Campus Safety Improvements
The MDE awarded schools in Minnesota $25 million to improve campus school security.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is investing millions of dollars to make schools safer. Ninety Minnesota public and charter school districts were awarded safety grants to help improve campus security. The funds will make safety improvements available at 123 building sites across the state, including 14 schools within the Duluth School District. The MDE awarded schools in…
Students at Lake Superior College Aim for Success
Over 500 students attended the day's event.
DULUTH, Minn.- For the past 10 years, Lake Superior College has found a way to benefit students in ways greater than just learning in a classroom. Every semester the school hosts a student success day dedicated to showcasing college and community resources. The day’s event gathered several school organizations, community action groups and key note speakers for students to interact…
St. Scholastica Students Rack Up Volunteer Hours
Hundreds of students helped out in the Twin Ports community.
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at the College of St. Scholastica are getting their volunteer hours in, as the student body was released from class to get out and help in the community. For Community Day, independent students and several organizations from the school dedicated their day to Twin Ports area non-profits, doing things like moving equipment, cleaning beaches and writing Christmas…
