HAYWARD, Wis. — Coop’s Pizza, down the road from Main Street is known to be a Hayward staple. The restaurant unsurprisingly specializes in pizza, alongside many other things. “So, pizza is our main thing. But then we have pasta and burgers and subs. A great salad bar. Appetizers, if you name it, we probably got it,” said Lora Hills, the…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Hayward is home to one of the biggest ski races in the nation — the American Birkebeiner. The week-long event welcomes in thousands of participants from at least seven different countries. And with last year’s race missing out on the Main Street grand finale because of weather, organizers are thankful for this year’s quick turnaround. “It’s such…
TWO HARBORS Minn.– Castle Danger Brewing is a larger facility in Two Harbors, producing nearly 25,000 cans of beer daily. And with that significance, the idea of a potential 25 percent tariff increase is on their radar. “So right now, immediate impact, we’re not experiencing immediate impact. It really depends on your supplier. Our aluminum supplier uses primarily U.S. steel,…
VILLAGE OF SUPERIOR, Wis.– It’s hard for a business to survive its first year. But for Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats in the Village of Superior, they were doing everything right. Receiving 21 award nominations and winning “Best Place to Work”. “Oh, the community. I love the community, I love the people, I love meeting people. My first question is, ‘Where…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth Cider is one of two cideries in the Northland. And their entire cider making process happens all under one building. “It’s really nice, in the middle of Duluth Minnesota, we’re taking on cider, we’re doing it all in our cellar, and bringing it up, out the door, all over, it’s actually pretty cool,” said Kyle McKean. Duluth…
ELY, Minn. — Former President Jimmy Carter teamed up with the Friends of the Boundary Waters during his administration, to help back up his efforts around the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. “There’s been a lot of sacrifice, a lot of victory too, and not all of those sacrifices accumulated into what we have today,” said Riley Smith. Riley Smith…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The year 2024 had a huge focus on incorporating nature back into the City of Superior. They revitalized Woodstock Bay and planted trees in the neighborhoods. “2024 was a very successful year in the city of Superior. We made a number of significant investments in our infrastructure; we developed many new housing units. And we’ve been increasing quality…
DULUTH, Minn.– Management at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are ready for a stronger year ahead following operational challenges that lead to a million-dollar loan request from the city in 2024. “We had a lot of capital projects here that failed. So, when the DECC arena system broke, we then had to do an emergency fix for our entire AC…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite this restaurant’s name being a big question there’s no doubt about it, “Chicken and Whaaat?!” is attracting chicken lovers in West Duluth. “My wife has been eagerly anticipating the opening here for a long time so yeah, we had it on the calendar,” said customer Jack Beahler. What used to be Charley’s Cheesesteaks on North Central Ave,…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn.– When the temps drop in northern Minnesota, most of the time, you can expect people to stay inside where it’s nice and warm. But the bog is a different story, as it draws quite the crowd during the winter months. “It’s really fun, and we definitely get a lot of global attention from folks coming in. Last year,…
DULUTH, Minn.– An ambition to travel the world, is something Cloquet writer Jess Waldbillig has felt for years. And just recently, she finally made it happen. “I think like a lot of people who got into the van life thing, I became kind of obsessed with it during college and during quarantine. And so, I like followed a ton of…
DULUTH, Minn. — For a career described as “behind the scenes work” Fr. John Petrich provided years of support as a chaplain for officers, and the public, after overcoming troubling events. “In the last 34 years, we can name off all of the major kind of catastrophe-things that have happened in the St. Louis County, and many of us were…
DULUTH, Minn.– Just this week, the city of Duluth has experienced three different burglaries. At this time, the suspect has been arrested. The first burglary happened Monday on the 200 block of West Kent Road And the other, Tuesday night in the 1500 block of Vermillion Road. But on Wednesday night, a third attempt happened on the 2500 block of…
EVELETH, Minn.– Nearly 2 dozen people gathered Friday from Duluth, the Iron Range, and even the Twin Cities, reminisced and connect with one another about one senator who touched the lives of many, as well as the loved ones who died alongside him. “I just thought he was an amazing lawmaker with great energy. He stood for progressive values. Which…
DULUTH, Minn. — Whether you’re zooming on the timber twister or zipping high on the timber flyer, Spirit Mountain has five different ways for you and your family to enjoy the fall colors. Fox 21’s photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The fall colors are poppin’ right now across the northland. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich gives us a look from above at Ely’s Peak. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Video, Weather in the News
IRON RANGE, Minn.– Before the cameras begin rolling, there is so much that needs to be done. Jason Mann along the Upper Midwest Film Office checked out areas up in the Iron Range to see if this setting is a match! “Today we’re having location scouting adventures. So, we’re trying to find the perfect location, not the perfect location, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new production is being filmed in the Duluth area with a thrilling twist. Murder on the Great Lakes is about a woman who washes up on the lakes and is taken care of by a hermit. It is a narrative movie with filming taking place mostly in and around a cabin on a lake. The Northland…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC’s Haunted Ship officially opens for scary tours Thursday night in Duluth. The Haunted Ship VIP experience is expanding this year with food trucks and other fun activities along Harbor Drive outside the ship. Watch above for a preview of all of the sights, sounds and smells you can expect. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — Being at the cabin in Northern Minnesota, you can expect all sorts of wildlife. You can find, deer, fish, racoons and eagles. But what about freshwater jellyfish? This rare sighting is one that Island Lake cabin owner Stephanie Nixon did not expect. What started as a calm day at the cabin, turned into something more exciting….
ESKO, Minn. — The 63rd annual Lakehead Harvest Show kicked off on Friday. The three day show highlights local farming, through various activities and demonstrations. Fox 21’s Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us to the opening day. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. — Scottish and Irish tunes were flowing at the Cloquet Public Library on Monday. Two artists shared the magic of Celtic music with the community. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mont du Lac Resort in Superior is welcoming back Bowfest all weekend long. Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich shows us the World’s Largest Outdoor Archery and Music Festival. Categories: Community, Environment, News, News – Latest News
SOUTH RANGE, WI. — With the Fourth of July near fireworks will soon be, if not already, in the air. It’s an American tradition symbolizing pride and patriotism. Independence Day is a time for celebration; sparking joy for friends, family and communities across the nation. “We’re celebrating our independence, we’re celebrating our freedoms and we’re celebrating with a bang and…
COOK, Minn. – The small, close-knit city of Cook is dealing with a big problem. The swollen Littlefork River has sent feet of water into the low-lying downtown. Homes and businesses are surrounded by water. Some basements have feet of water, according to locals. There was a slight sign of relief Thursday because forecasters believe the river has hit its…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Memorial Day Parade was held Monday afternoon in West Duluth. The route along Grand Avenue featured marching bands, antique cars, and of course military groups. Duluth Women of Today hosted the parade, which honors the lives of those who serve and have served in the military. Entry into the parade was free, and an array…
DULUTH, Minn. — Much of the Northland has been waiting all winter for the upcoming big snow but its timing may not be a coincidence. Some of the best cross-country skiers in the nation are converging at Spirit Mountain. It’s the SuperTour Final and National Championships. Things kicked off Thursday with the first of four races over the next six…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve all heard the expression, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Well, how about, “Young men and women, start your robots!” On Saturday, the high school robotic competition wrapped up at the DECC. Fox 21’s own adventurous photojournalist Adam Jagunich dared to step in the pit, to bring us the story. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
PROCTOR, Minn. — Atlas Games out of Proctor has been creating and publishing board and card games since the 90s. And within the past couple of years, the company has evolved to make games out of plastic waste. “You don’t realize it, that a lot of plastic you have that you think you are recycling properly, it just goes through…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — With the lack of snow up until recently this winter, visitors at Gooseberry Falls State Park have had the opportunity to see things they otherwise would not have seen. A park naturalist took Fox 21 on a hike to check out one of the park’s most misjudged critters. Categories: Environment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News –…
DULUTH, Minn. – With one month to go before a change in office at Duluth City Hall, Duluth Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert is wrapping up his civilian life and securing a core leadership team to join him in January. Beyond that, he told FOX 21 how he’ll handle inheriting Mayor Emily Larson’s budget for 2024, and he addressed his critics who…
You can’t turn around without hearing about Taylor Swift these days. But she’s not the only performer with hardcore fans. Duluth gets a visit Tuesday night from Dropkick Murphys. Some of you may be saying, “Who?” But others know big songs like “Shipping up to Boston” or “The Boys Are Back.” The group has made quite the name for itself…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth is becoming the hub for movie filming with productions such as Iron Will and Merry Kisscam, now another one is taking the stage. Title One Films is working on a new movie called Nana’s Here. It is about a new mom and her husband dying unexpectedly and her husband’s estranged mother shows up with a motive…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Two farms in Wrenshall Minnesota have been growing cabbage for a Wisconsin based sauerkraut company for over a decade, and after the previous owners decided to step away from the business, the Minnesota farmers have now taken over the creation side of things as well. “Spirit Creek Farm was an existing business that was run by Andrew…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet community lined the streets of the city for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 got access Monday to Hairball’s soundcheck at Bayfront Festival Park. FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us on stage with the band ahead of their big show Monday evening. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
WRENSHALL, Minn. — The Food Farm in Wrenshall has been a staple in the Northland since 1975 and is home to a system that gets fresh and local food directly into the community. “The core of the way we operate is we grow a wide variety of vegetables and then send that direct to families all summer long,” said Owner,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Flowing, spring runoff, and now, not so much as the drought takes over. In this week’s Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More, we travel to Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors to contrast low levels with super high early spring water levels. Categories: Fox Along the North Shore, News, News – Latest News
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A little over a year ago a pilot episode for a comedic sitcom wrapped up shooting in Chisholm. Now, the director is set to give his project its world premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood during the Dances with Films Festival. Based on a real town in Vermont, Canusa Street tells the story of a town…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
DULUTH, Minn. — Shearing day at the Frosty Ridge Alpacas farm was another busy one Wednesday. Around 80 alpacas showed up to get all that winter fiber buzzed away for the summer months. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich has more on the process and how all that fluff gets put to good use. Categories: Education, Environment, Minnesota, News, News –…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — Although the weather might not say it, a sure sign of summer is happening near Island Lake. Lake Ave Drive In is officially open for its second year of operation. The drive in is attached to the recently opened lake effect restaurant and bar. weather it’s the sit-down atmosphere of their restaurant or the more casual…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors we’re talking to a sports card dealer from Duluth, giving us a look at what it’s all about. Categories: Business, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth Heights man is crediting his 12-year-old daughter, Zoe, and the family’s 3-year-old lab, Dudley, for saving their home after the nearby garage went up in flames Wednesday night. 12-year-old Zoe Radzak “If she didn’t come down screaming, it would have definitely gotten to the house, and it would have been a different story. So Dudley…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — When it comes to winter, we might as well enjoy it if we’re going to live here. That attitude is taken to new heights each year by those who love to climb ice. The 3-day Sandstone Ice Festival happened this weekend. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich was there to capture all the gear, the ice, and those…
DULUTH, Minn — It’s a job that some people may not like. For others it’s the exact opposite John McDonald, a chef at Mid Coast Catering is one person who enjoys potato peeling. McDonald said, “There’s something Zen about peeling potatoes, you know, it just makes the time fly by. So, if you enjoy peeling potatoes or enjoy helping others,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Earlier this month we told you about a 17-pound pretzel that was made by Duluth’s Best Bread. Now their creative geniuses are baking up something spookier for the Halloween season. “Spooky Rolls” as they call them get a dose of activated charcoal to turn them pitch black. The Cinnamon rolls are topped with candied oranges made in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Haunted Ship opens for tours Thursday night. Fox 21 talked to staff to see what it takes to transform the William A. Irvin into the haunted attraction. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library welcomed the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble as part of their Kaleidoscope Series on Tuesday. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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