Morning Update 7-13-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, July 13, 2018
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Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age Deal
From Cute to Chaotic
DULUTH, Minn.- A nationwide deal allowing anyone to pay the same price as their age to take home a Build-A-Bear stuffed animal brought long lines to the Miller Hill Mall on Thursday. The deal, which caused chaos in certain stores across the country, brought people from all over the Northern Midwest to make and take home their new friend. Families…
Mesaba Ramp Construction and Closure
Construction to Expand Through the Night
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening, the ramp from Mesaba Avenue southbound on to interstate 35 will be closing until 5:00 a.m. Friday morning. Construction crews will be removing the concrete bridge deck over the ramp. Minnesota Department of Transportation Engineer Todd Campbell told Fox 21 details on the detour opening up for the project. “The reason we’re detouring…
Stormiest Spring and Summer In More Than A Decade
Severe Weather Rumbles Through The Northland
DULUTH, Minn. If you think it’s been a rather active and stormy spring and summer across the Northland, you’re right. Numerous severe weather events have brought damaging winds and hail, along with massive and historic flooding. As of Thursday, July 12, 2018, the National Weather Service office in Duluth, Minnesota, has issued 134 severe thunderstorm warnings this year. Checking the…
Students Prepared for Jobs After Completing Welding Program
15 students received a certificate of completion and tools to help them in future jobs
DULUTH, Minn. – After completing a short summer program, 15 welding students are now prepared and equipped with the necessary tools to fill jobs in the Wisconsin area. The “Weld Now” program, partnered through Northwest Wisconsin CEP and WITC-Superior, is fully funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, allowing these students to participate in the program for free….
What it Takes to Compete in 4H
The St. Louis County Fair is a big event for 4H showmen.
PROCTOR, Minn.- County fairs are underway in the Twin Ports and 4H is a big part of it all, teaching students how to raise livestock and perform. These County Fairs are the big show for the animal caretakers, it’s the time they get to show off all their hard work after training animals one–on–one to perform, this weekend is the…
MPCA Awaits Its Turn To Clean Up Minnesota Slip
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Slip seawall reconstruction project continues. We spoke with officials at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency who say the project is a long time coming, practically for over 20 years. Removal of the contaminated sediment in the Minnesota Slip in Canal Park by the MPCA will begin October first through November. Before this process begins the new seawall needs to…
Rain Impact On Trail Conditions
COGGS posts updates on their website and twitter about which trails are closed and when they will open.
DULUTH, Minn. – All it takes for some of the bike trails around Duluth to close and be unrideable is about a quarter inch of rain. But staff members with the Cyclists of Gitchee Gumme Shores (COGGS) say most of the trails are built to withstand that amount. And over the last number of years many of the trails have…
Gloria Dei Reconstruction Continues
Church Could be Open by Next Easter
DULUTH, Minn.-New details on the construction progress of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church have emerged. The church suffered from a massive fire back in 2016 and now a timetable has been set for when construction is completed. The pastor of the church told Fox 21 they hope to be open by Easter of next year. Crews could be seen working on…
UMD Accessibility Walk Aims to Be Inclusive For All
The information is compiled in a report and given to facilities management and the chancellor.
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Commission on Disabilities is taking some steps to make the campus more inclusive and accessible. During the semiannual Accessibility Walk faculty, staff and community members are checking the campus to make ensure everyone can access all buildings. Some of the main points they’re looking for include any damage to the buildings and…
Greater Downtown Council Hosts Summer Edition of City’s Largest Coffee Break
Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Lakewalk.
DULUTH, Minn. – A fun morning for coffee lovers in Duluth. It was the summer edition of what’s called the city’s Largest Coffee Break. The last one happened over the winter. So now that the weather has warmed up it was time to have another one. Many people showed up for the free coffee and donuts. All this was to…
FEMA Representatives to Conduct Damage Assessment In Superior
FEMA teams will begin the damage assessment on July 16.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Much of Northwestern Wisconsin is still in the recovery stages after recent heavy rain and flooding. Gov. Scott Walker has now requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a damage assessment to determine if the state will receive a federal disaster declaration. FEMA representatives will spend a few days in Douglas County surveying the area…
Charges: Drunken Minnesota man let one-year-old Drive
Bail is set at $20,000
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minnesota man is accused of driving drunk and putting a 1-year-old boy behind the wheel of his SUV in a Minneapolis suburb. Thirty-one-year-old Domonic Green of Hopkins is charged with child endangerment and DWI in connection with the Saturday night incident. Both charges are gross misdemeanors, punishable by up to a year in jail. Police say…
Lawsuit: Police Urged Paramedics to Sedate Minnesota man
Man Says he Suffered Breathing Problems
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – An attorney for a Minneapolis man is drawing parallels between his client’s lawsuit and the recent debate over police urging paramedics to sedate unruly people. Forty-eight-year-old John Powell says he suffered breathing problems and needed emergency care after suburban police allegedly asked paramedics to inject him with the powerful sedative ketamine three years ago. Powell filed a…
Oldest Living Person in Minnesota Turns 111
Kleine Outlived Both of her Husbands and has no Children
(Evan Frost/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)ST. ANTHONY, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s oldest living person has added another candle to her birthday cake. Minnesota Public Radio News reports Evelyn Kleine turned 111 years old this week at a community home in St. Anthony where she is a bingo and cribbage champ. Kleine was born in northeast Minnesota on July 11, 1907….
Complaint: Ashland man Charged After Allegedly Trying to set Ex-Girlfriend on Fire
The Victim was Taken by Helicopter to a Duluth Hospital for her Burns
DULUTH, Minn. –Eugene Stumbaugh, 53, of Ashland, has been charged with multiple counts including attempted homicide after allegedly trying to start his former girlfriend on fire last weekend. He’s facing these charges: One count: Attempted first degree intentional homicide; domestic abuse; domestic abuse assessments; domestic abuse repeater (during 72 hour no contact period). This carries a sentence of up to…
Powerful Storms Cause Floods and Wash out Minnesota Roads
There Were Roughly 1,500 Strikes During a 15 Minute Span
MORA, Minn. (AP) – Powerful overnight storms dumped significant amounts of rain in northeast and east-central Minnesota, leading to floods and washed-out roads in some areas. The National Weather Service says between four to seven inches of rain fell by Thursday morning from the Lake Mille Lacs area southeast to Mora, roughly 70 miles north of the Twin Cities. Flood…
Home Run for Everyone at the Kiddie Parade
It's become a tradition for families.
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s Halloween in July, little Northlanders are dressing in their favorite costumes. Children are running the bases at Portman Square dressed in their best costumes. This has been a long–time tradition, a specially for one mother who grew up participating and now takes her children. “I do have a lot of costumes I just wanted to try something new because…
Midday Update 7-12-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 12, 2018
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Enjoy a Taste of Duluth This Weekend
The Second Annual Taste of Duluth is Happening Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
DULUTH, Minn. – In 2017, the first annual Taste of Duluth Festival attracted over 6,000 people to Bayfront Festival Park. This year, organizers are hoping to go above and beyond when it comes to attendance. Taste of Duluth will run from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Organizers say Taste of Duluth celebrates the rich cultural heritage of…
Cooking Connection: S.S. Submarine Sandwich
Featuring the New Corktown Deli & Brews
DULUTH, Minn. — Cooking Connection with Corktown Deli & Brews. Sink your teeth into the S.S. SUBMARINE SUB SANDWICH! RECIPE: Smoked salmon spread, brined onions, capers, dressed greens on a crusty baguette. LOCATION: Corktown is located in the Lincoln Park District at 1906 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806. HOURS: Sun – Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Categories: Community, Cooking…
Morning Update 7-12-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Thursday, July 12, 2018
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Mother, Daughter Killed by Boulder That Fell off Truck
Both Victims Died at the Scene
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a mother and daughter were killed when an 800-pound boulder rolled off the back of a truck and struck their car in suburban St. Paul. Police in Rosemount are looking for the driver of the truck. Sixty-seven-year-old Karen Christiansen and her 32-year-old daughter, Jena Christiansen, were killed Monday afternoon when their Toyota Avalon was…
Fire Crews Battle Structure Fire in Piedmont Heights
There Were no Reported Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Fire crews arrived at 2415 Ensign Street to find a heavy fire around a cross cupola on the roof of Christ Lutheran Church. Crews say the fire was quickly contained, but initial damage estimates are $50,000 for the structure and $25,000 for…
Classic Cars Line Downtown
Car owners we spoke with look forward to talking about their prize rides at the car show all year long.
DULUTH, Minn.- Maintaining classic cars is a hobby for car enthusiasts and showing off their beloved vehicles downtown is a large part of the fun. Car lovers and families jam-packed the streets. We stopped by one unique car that came from out of state. “Oh the people, the people you meet is the best part,” car owner Eugene Altiere said. “It’s unusual…
Sidewalk Days Festival Continues Despite Construction
Construction workers even took part in the fun, handing out foam figures to kids downtown.
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy summer on West Superior Street with the massive reconstruction underway, but that’s not stopping Sidewalk Days. It’s quite the view on Superior Street as Sidewalk Days and the construction are both in full force. Every summer for over a decade of clothes, art, and plenty of food line the sidewalks of Superior Street creating…
Warming Bodies, Warming Hearts
Hospital patients in Duluth are a little cozier thanks to a local car dealership and its customers.
DULUTH, Minn.- While blankets are always needed in Duluth weather, they are extra special at St. Luke’s Hospital and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. About 40 blankets were given out to cancer patients at both hospitals. And it’s all thanks to Miller Hill Subaru in Duluth. As part of their 3rd annual Subaru Cares Program, they accepted donations of…
Vehicle Hits Front Porch of Home in West Duluth
Police Investigating Possible DWI
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in the 4200 block of Grand Avenue. When officers arrived they found that an adult driver had left the roadway hitting the front porch of a house. The driver of the vehicle is under investigation for DWI. There are no injuries reported with…
Friends of Animals Announces It’s Closing
FOA opened 34 years ago and helped care for thousands of animals.
CLOQUET, Minn. – In less than 30 days the Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet will close its doors. The announcement was made on a Facebook post Tuesday that left many in the community asking questions and wondering why. For much of her life Friends of Animals (FOA) has been almost like a second home to Mary Nelson. “I’ve…
City: Recent Slip Bridge Mechanical Failure Not Unusual
DULUTH, Minn. – You may have heard the newly renovated Minnesota Slip Bridge — also known as the “little blue bridge” — had a mechanical failure on Monday that caused it to stay in the down position for a few hours. Some may think this is a big deal for a bridge that just went under a multi-million dollar overhaul…
Sidewalk Shuffle Kicks Off Sidewalk Days
The YMCA hosted the 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth YMCA hosted its 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning as part of the Sidewalk Days. Hundreds of runners gathered in Downtown Duluth at the lake walk for the 5K. Participants could register online and all the money goes to funding scholarships for children in need. The scholarships, which is part of the YMCA’s annual…
Historic Old Central High School Looks Into Repairs
The repairs could cost up to $24 million.
DULUTH, Minn. – After their recent meeting, the Duluth Schools Business Committee recognized the various deferred maintenance projects that the district is dealing with as part of its 10 year facilities plan. One project in desperate need of renovation is the Old Central High School, which has been an iconic and historic part of Duluth for decades. The school now…
Evening Update: 6-11-2018
A look at the latest local news and weather forecast
Categories: News, News – Latest News
Northlander Riding Motorcycle 10,000 Miles for Sick Kids
DULUTH, Minn.-A former Douglas County sheriff and Northland Shriner is about to take the motorcycle ride of a lifetime, all with the goal of helping sick kids. It’s all part a fundraiser, called the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge which raises money for Shriner’s children’s hospitals throughout the country. During the event, 150 motorcyclists agree to ride a route that travels…
South St. Louis County Fair Kicks Off
The South St. Louis County Fair is July 11-15.
CLOQUET, Minn. – One of the biggest events to hit Proctor starts tonight. It’s time for the 98th Annual South St. Louis County Fair. Organizers were setting up and getting ready for the large crowds. This year’s fair will have music, rides, great food and many 4–H events. The highlight on Wednesday night is the Enduro. Organizers say they want…
City: Slip Bridge Mechanical Failure is not Major
DULUTH, Minn. – City officials confirm that the newly renovated MN Slip Bridge malfunctioned on Monday, but that the malfunction was nothing more than a mechanical mishap. Officials say the bridge was unable to lift for a few hours on Monday for boat traffic, but the bridge was still accessible for pedestrians. Dave Campbell, the Aerial Lift Bridge supervisor who…
Rock Climber Critically Hurt in Fall in Minnesota State Park
The Climber Remains in Critical Condition
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a rock climber was critically injured when he fell in a Minnesota state park along the St. Croix River. Twenty-three-year-old Nicholas Walberg remained in critical condition Wednesday at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Witnesses told authorities that Walberg slipped Monday while trying to climb the rocky gorge in Interstate State Park on the…
Minnesota man Recovers Stolen Bike by Answering Facebook ad
Police are Still Searching for the Suspect
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota man has his stolen expensive bicycle back after answering an ad for the bike on Facebook. The 25-year-old Rochester man told police he stopped at a convenience store on Monday. When he came out, his unlocked Italian-made bike, valued at $5,000, was gone. On Tuesday morning, the owner found a Facebook ad from someone…
Body of Minneapolis man Recovered in Boundary Waters
An Autopsy Will be Done to Determine Cause of Death
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The body of a Minneapolis man has been recovered from a lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says the 75-year-old man was paddling on Sawbill Lake Tuesday when he canoe overturned. Officials say the man was not wearing a life jacket. His body was recovered about 5:30 p.m. An…
Chippewa Capital Partners Satisfies Terms for Mineral Lease Reinstatement
Chippewa Capital Partners Needed to Secure $850 Million
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton announced Wednesday that Chippewa Capital Partners has satisfied all of the terms necessary to reinstate its state mineral leases, for a proposed Nashwauk mining project. “The project’s emergence from bankruptcy in December 2017 was an important step toward Chippewa Capital Partners’ goal of finishing the plant’s construction and beginning production,” Dayton said in…
Midday Update 7-11-18
Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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Planning Ahead to Cope with Market Volatility
Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial in Duluth Offers Tips to Manage Your Money for the Future
DULUTH, Minn. – Ongoing market volatility is the new reality in 2018. Massive swings in both directions have occurred multiple times in the last five months leaving investors nervous and unsure about their financial plan. Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News to explain how local residents can manage this ongoing volatility and create a plan…
Animal Answers: Teaching with Touch at Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium Unveiled their New Touchpools on Memorial Day Weekend; the Attraction is Increasing in Popularity
DULUTH, Minn. – Some say seeing is believing, but at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, touching is teaching. On Memorial Day weekend, the Aquarium unveiled three touchpools for the public to visit, including horseshow crabs, sharks, jelly fish and more. The Great Lakes Aquarium is open Monday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more information….
Boomin’ Weekend Ahead as Bay Days Celebrations Kick Off
Bay Days Will Kick Off Friday, July 13 and Wrap Up Sunday, July 15
SILVER BAY, Minn. – This weekend the communities of Silver Bay and Beaver Bay will collaborate, celebrating “Bay Days.” The food, fun and entertainment kick off Friday with the annual Bay Days Parade starting at 6:00 p.m. An evening of family friendly activities will proceed the parade, followed by a blast of fireworks around 10:00 p.m. On Saturday, folks will…
South Dakota Officials Approve new 300-Megawatt Wind Farm
Xcel Energy Plans to Build and own the Project
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State officials have approved a roughly 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Codington counties of northeastern South Dakota. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday approved a permit with conditions for constructing the $380 million project, which is expected to be finished in 2021. The Dakota Range wind project is expected to encompass up to…
Morning Update 7-11-18
Local News and Weather Headlines Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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Explosion Rocks Wisconsin Town After Natural gas Main Struck, one Dead
Some Civilians Suffered Minor Injuries
UPDATE on the status of those injured in the explosion: 1 police officer was released from the hospital 7 civilians, minor injuries, all released from the hospital 6 firefighters: 3 with minor injuries and released, 1 with minor injury and admitted, 1 in very critical condition, 1 succumbed to his injuries at the hospital SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) – A…
Red Flag Warnings in Effect at Park Point Beaches
The Warning is in Effect until Thursday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately. The red flag warnings will continue until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The warning is due to wind and wave conditions that can support rip currents which can be life-threatening. Authorities say to stay out of the water regardless of your…
Searchers Find Body of St. Paul man in Crow Wing County Lake
The Victim was Found in Nine Feet of Water
BRAINED, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have recovered the body of a 60-year-old St. Paul man from a lake in north-central Minnesota. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl says the man was swimming near a pontoon with others on Adney Lake when he went under the water Sunday afternoon. Searchers were forced off the water that day because of an approaching…
Ashland Flooding Damage Update
What is the City Doing to Prevent Floods?
ASHLAND, Wis.- The city of Ashland is no stranger to severe floods. The historic town is picking up the pieces from the storms that came through about three weeks ago. “Unfortunately this is not an isolated event. We’re starting to see a pattern,” Mayor Debra Lewis told Fox 21 regarding the similar damage the city has seen in the past….
