Bowling for Turkeys
When Thanksgiving and Bowling Combine
The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department teamed up with the Heritage Sports Center and several local businesses to host an open skate with lots of kid friendly fun.
Author: Adam Jagunich
Cloquet Preps for Holiday Season
Several Holiday Themed Events Planned
Chamber of Commerce adds additional light display and events for “Let’s Make Cloquet Shine!”
Making the Cut: Kicking it with Duluth East
Nick Tries Out for the Duluth East Soccer Team
“Hey everybody is this week’s ‘Making the Cut’ I am at Duluth East High School with the reigning Section 7AA champ Greyhounds. I’m joined by coach Bremer. Coach, you guys are the reigning champs, what are you looking for in your players that you want to see on the field, to make your team?””Well, when we’re going through tryouts some of the things we look for are shooting, passing, dribbling and things like that. Positioning, communication, hustle, all of those things factor in when we’re looking at players to make the cut.”
Unique Homes: The Purple Palace
We’re wrapping up our tour of unique homes in Duluth.
Unique Homes: 1818 Ridgewood Court
We continue our look inside unique homes in Duluth.
Unique Homes: 412 Hastings Drive
Take a drive through your neighborhood and you’ve probably had the urge to peek inside at least one home.
Festival of Trees Kicks Off the Holidays in Duluth
Northland's largest holiday arts and crafts show, tradition to many.
With the Festival of Trees over, people of Duluth are all set for the holiday season.
Duluth’s Gingerbread City Receives Additions
People brought gingerbread creations to add to the city.
Duluth’s gingerbread city is currently under construction.
St. Louis County Discusses Plans for 4th Street
Removal of Mature Trees Source of Contention
Duluth residents have objected to the project based on the planned removal of several mature trees that currently line the street.
Wisconsin Veterans Honored at Superior Elks Lodge
Lodge Hosts 5th Annual Veterans Day Event
Veterans and their guests were provided with a free meal and dance, complete with live music.
Fire Tears Through Home
No One Injured in Blaze
A Canosia Township home was heavily damaged by fire, Wednesday.
Woolson Memorial Wraps Up Sesquicentennial
Last Civil War Soldier Passed Away in 1956
A Veterans Day service was held in Pak Hill Cemetery, Wednesay, in rememberance of the Union Army’s last living soldier.
‘Uncommon’ Assembly Held at Glen Avon Presbyterian Church
Topics Included Poverty, Faith, Racial Inequality
Chum’s Annual Fall Community Assembly was held Tuesday at the Glen Avon Presbyterian Church. The event featured “The Uncommon Tour”, which focuses on the connection between faith, poverty, and racial equality.
Split Rock Lighthouse Holds Edmund Fitzgerald Ceremony
More than 1,500 people gathered at the Split Rock Lighthouse Tuesday night in honor of those who lost their lives in the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Endangered Bats Forcing 4th Street Trees Down Sooner
Chainsaws Could Rev Up As Early As December
People living on East 4th Street in Duluth could now hear chainsaws roaring and trees falling as early as December because of long-eared bats.
Part 2: Violence Against Transgender Community
In this second part of a special report – Being Transgender in the Northland – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger examines the startling rise attempted suicides, discrimination and even violence against transgender people.
Highway 53 Relocation Project Begins
Highway 53 will be relocated and open by 2017.
In 1960 Minnesota built Highway 53 on private property and 50 years later the mine that owns the land said give it back.
Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener
Mountain Iron kicks off deer season with Governor expo
People from all over gathered to celebrate hunting on the range.
Emily Larson is Duluth’s Next Mayor
1st Female Mayor gets Nearly Three Quarters of Vote
Duluth has a new Mayor Elect. City Council President Emily Larson will succeed Mayor Don Ness.
Parents Take Kids to the Polls
Northlanders Vote for Mayor, City Council
Amie Clingman and her husband brought all three of their children to the polls at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
St. Louis County Has Shortage of Foster Parents
County Has Trouble Finding Foster Homes
St Louis County is seeing a severe shortage of people who are willing to be foster parents.
Drugs in the Northland: Overdoses Clog ER
How Emergency Rooms are Tackling the Problem
Area first responders and law enforcement saw a spike in synthetics this summer they told us hadn’t occurred in years.
Drugs in the Northland: Meth
Hear from a Recovering Addict
It’s one of the most addictive drugs Methamphetamine because it imitates the feel good chemicals in the brain. This is Part 2 of a Special Report on Drugs in the Northland.
Drugs in the Northland: Heroin
Overdoses are on the Rise
Not only is drug use becoming more common around this area, it’s also causing more hospital visits. This is part one of a special report on Drugs in the Northland.
Hibbing Library Completes $225K Renovation
The Hibbing Library has replaced 14,000 square feet of flooring, among other things, that required the staff to physically move more than 50,000 books.
Hibbing Football Team Takes Steps to End Domestic Violence
Bluejackets Make Video to Raise Awareness
In the video, players and coaches dance and lip sync to pop songs such as “Just The Way You Are” and “All About That Bass.”
Christmas Appears Two Months Before The Big Day
It’s two months before Christmas, and although there are a few major holidays before Dec. 25, stores are already selling Christmas inventory.
Children Dress Up For ‘Scarium’ At The Aquarium
The event includes trick or treating around the aquarium, games in the lobby, candy, and photo booths. Entry was free for children in costume, with paid adult admission.
Acting Fire Chief Talks 2016 Goals, Challenges
Fire Halls To Provide Better Gender Equity
The number of fires might be stagnant, but Duluth firefighters are responding to a record number of calls for service. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger spoke one-on-one with Acting Fire Chief Erik Simonson about that subject and topics like diversity on the force.
Superior Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week Kicks Off
11 Restaurant Participants Offer Specials
Eleven restaurants are participating in the promotion that is happening for the second time this year.
Catlin Green Community Garden Holds Volunteer Day
Community Members Learn Gardening Tips
The gardens were established by community members who are part of the superior housing authority programs. A few community members volunteered to worked together today to get the gardens ready for the winter season.
31 Year Homemade Halloween Attraction Closing
After 3 Decades This Will Be the Last Year
At first the decorations were simple, but with the help of volunteers including builders and actors, it eventually became a spooky attraction for children and families on Halloween night.
Grand Rapids Girl Dreams Big at Dance Studio
9-Year-Old with a Disability is Proof to Never Stop Dreaming
A Grand Rapids 9-year-old is proof that no matter what, you should always follow your dreams.
Cloquet Skaters Lobby for Park
Skateboarders Seeking New Site Form Non-Profit
Skateboarders form non-profit, speak at city council meeting, and hold fundraisers to get new skate park in Cloquet.
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Chocolate Moose
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we headed up to Ely where a town favorite and a mascot named Milton are keeping guests happy.
Developer Reveals New Details About Pier B Resort
Opening Planned For June 2016
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger takes you inside the new Pier B Resort that’s transforming Duluth’s waterfront with an opening date of June 2016.
Drones: Safety Risk or Helpful Tool?
Drones are becoming more and more common across our nation’s skies and the buzz isn’t just hundreds of feet in the air.
New ‘Feed, Seed & Supply’ Business Now Open
Farmers and pet owners – listen up. There’s a new, local business now open just for you. It’s called Duluth Feed, Seed & Supply.
Scholarship Night
Students Learn About Scholarship Availability Across the Northland
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is calling it “Scholarship Season.”
Marshall Students Researching Lester River
Students Take Samples as Part of River Watch
Students collected insects and water samples that will be analyzed to determine water quality and river eco system health.
Cloquet Woman Headed to Flood Ravaged Southeast
Red Cross Volunteer to Spend Two Weeks in South Carolina
Mary Robertson is leaving her Cloquet home, Tuesday, for a two week deployment with the American Red Cross Serving Northern Minnesota.
Carlton County Drug Forum Attracts Hundreds
Meeting Focuses on Heroin and Opioid Abuse
More than 200 people gathered at the Cloquet Forestry Center, Monday night, to discuss how drug abuse is affecting their community.
Homeless Shelter Looking for Winter Donations
Temperatures dropping means the emergency shelters, like Loaves and Fishes, fill up faster.
Continental Ski and Bike Annual Yard Sale
Both used and new skis, snowboards and bikes were on sale, as well as clothing for outdoor activities.
Great Outdoors: Hiking in Duluth
FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes you to beautiful hiking trails in this week’s Great Outdoors.
3rd Annual Dirt Yard Dash
Hosted by Duluth's Vineyard Church
The Vineyard Church hosted its 3rd Annual Dirt Yard Dash Sunday.
Journey Awards Honor Outstanding Community Members
Recognizing Those Who Have Overcome Disabilities & Inspire Others
Thursday afternoon, Essentia Health honored three outstanding individuals at the 17th Annual Journey awards.
Discussing Change to MN Medical Cannabis Program
Should 'Intractable Pain' Become Eligible Condition for Medical Marijuana?
Right now in Minnesota you have to have a condition that qualifies you to get the medical marijuana.
MNDOT Evaluating Cloquet Interchange
I-35, HWY 33 Interchange One of 10 Most Dangerous in State
MNDOT gave a presentation offering positives and negatives of several possible solutions, including an overpass, roundabout, reduced speed limits, additional traffic signals, and limiting access to and from the frontage road.
Pinehurst Park to be Ready For Spring
Sport Court and Parking Upgrades Highlight Project
The majority of the park is currently a dirt pad, but Assistant City Engineer, Caleb Peterson says the work there should be completed by spring.
