DULUTH, Minn. – A historic day in Duluth as the city had its first presidential visit since 2004. President Trump covered a lot of ground at his rally at a full Amsoil Arena. Thousands of people were there to hear President Trump speak about a lot of issues including his meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un earlier this…
DULUTH, Minn. – To prepare for President Trump’s visit, a group of Duluthians are helping organizations plan peaceful demonstrations in reaction to his presence. They call themselves “Forward Coalition” and are making banners tonight to promote what they call “Duluth Values.” They do not support the president’s actions. “As a coalition what we’re interested in is not protesting Trump and…
CARLTON, Minn. – High water levels made for some great views of the St. Louis Rive in Jay Cooke State Park. Families walked across the swinging bridge over the river gorge, capturing photos and great memories. “It’s pretty amazing,” said Thomas Gradine while visiting the park. “I’ve never been down here after it’s rained this much and back when we…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – Significant flooding problems continue in parts of Minnesota. Many roads are washed out and impassable in southeastern Carlton County. Some of those roads are expected to be closed for quite some time. Highway 23 near Holyoke has been completely washed away in one spot. About ten county roads and more township roads are also closed. Carlton…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Big Manitou Falls in Pattison Park south of Superior was quite the spectacle today. Dozens of people gathered in the park and on Highway 35 watching the roaring water topple over the falls and down the Black River. “I’ve never seen this much rain and the falls being this big my whole life, even my dad has…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A state of emergency has been declared in Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron Counties in Wisconsin, and Gogebic County in Michigan because of severe flooding across that area. More than a foot of rain is estimated to have fallen in some parts of Northern Wisconsin since Saturday. One local emergency management official says this weekend’s flooding has…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some people train months before running their first marathon, but one Duluth man ran and finished the 42nd annual Grandma’s Marathon by accident. Sean Elmquist was planning to run the half marathon, but he boarded the wrong bus and was taken to the full marathon starting line instead. “Then I got this really sinking feeling like I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some familiar faces from the FOX 21 news team ran in Grandma’s Marathon and the Gary Bjorkand Half Marathon. Nikki Davidson finished the full marathon as a charity runner for Northern Lights Foundation. She raised $840 for the non-profit that helps families with children with life threatening illnesses. Meanwhile, Lauren Leigh and Haydee Clotter ran the half…
DULUTH, Minn. – Menards in West Duluth was flooded during Friday’s severe thunderstorm. About two feet of water filled the store’s garden center and bout four feet of standing water was outside the doors. “It was scary,” said assistant general manager Theo Hill. “We had twenty plus team members sandbagging all the doors at that point before it came in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteer physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and physical therapists staff the Grandma’s Marathon medical tent every year. They treat many conditions like muscle cramping, stress fractures, and runners feeling too hot or too cold. The medical director tells us this year’s race had some of the fewest medical visits they’ve ever had. “Most of the medical issues at…
DULUTH, Minn. – There were some great conditions along the race course for the thousands of Grandma’s Marathon volunteers. We checked in with some of them stationed just before the twenty-three mile mark along London Road in Duluth. Water volunteer John Schuldt has run the marathon and half marathon before and can empathize with the runners’s conditions as they pass…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new little library is encouraging kids to read all summer. The PTA at Great Lakes Elementary School set up the book exchange outside the front doors of the school. Kids biking by can take a book and donate a book they’ve already read for another kid to enjoy. Parents and school officials hope the new resource…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council planned to vote on changes to the city’s Comprehensive Land Use plan but, over the weekend, residents and members of the golf community voiced their concerns about part of the city’s “Imagine 2035” plan that would have recommended city golf courses be re-zoned in the future. Recommendations that could have led to city…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass started as a pop-up shop in Duluth’s Go Downtown Grow Downtown space giveaway in 2012. Since then, the business has continued to expand. “It’s this incredible art form that is so unlike any other type of art,” said Lake Superior Art Glass owner Dan Neff, who has been blowing glass since 2003. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – A warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches has been issued by the Duluth Fire Department. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. There are currently no lifeguards at Park Point and red flags are flying along the beach to indicate the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time since a major fire and explosion in April, Husky Energy is meeting with the public and answering their questions about the state of their Superior refinery and possible environmental concerns. Husky officials were joined by representatives from local, state, and federal regulatory agencies updating the community about their efforts to determine the cause…
DULUTH, Minn. – An art display called “Mother Earth, Tired” has taken over the gallery at the Zeitgeist Arts Building. Artist Claudia Faith tells us she cares deeply for the planet and has a lot of natural themes in her paintings, including many images of cattle and sheep. “I believe Mother Earth is going to outlive us but, in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Art Glass has moved to 347 Canal Park Drive. The new larger space gives artists and customers the chance to experience the gallery and both studios under one roof for the first time ever. “Now it allows me to jump from one studio to another, assist my studio manager in the hot shop with a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Harry Welty, a former Duluth school board member, has announced he is running for the 8th Congressional District seat as a Republican. This is Welty’s third time running for the seat. The previous two times he ran he was listed as an Independent candidate. Welty is anti-Trump and running as a Republican to give 8th District voters a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of Duluthians ran and walked through Morgan Park for a good cause. The annual Morgan Park 5K run and 2.5K walk is open for kids and adults of all abilities. The race course winds through Morgan Park, passing by two city parks, historic buildings, and views of the St. Louis River. Eve Graves has been organizing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The historic Glensheen estate has launched a new program for kids. The free Sunday Funday events aim to bring kids to the mansion where they can learn about Glensheen’s history in a hands-on way. In its first week, families make origami and learned about the Japanese and Chinese influences at the historic estate. “Glensheen’s the perfect place…
DULUTH, Minn. – A one of a kind art show called ‘Who’s Watching Who?” is now on display at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Artist Angel Sarkela-Saur goes to the aquarium a lot with her daughter. She said the trips inspired her to paint images from the perspective of the creatures in the aquarium. “It helps remind you that these fish…
MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Republican Party endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for Governor on the third ballot after rivals Philip Parrish and Mary Giuliani Stevens dropped out of the race. “Are we a party of the political class, the wealthiest donors, the lobbyists, or are we a party of grass roots republicans?” said Jeff Johnson after securing the GOP…
DULUTH, Minn. – As Memorial Day weekend is getting started, the St. Louis County Historical Society held a “Minnesota Remembers Vietnam” event on Saturday at the American Legion in West Duluth. Veterans watched a screening of the Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary. They were served a meal and had a discussion about their service and their reactions to the documentary….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two women celebrated their one-hundredth birthday together. Anne Snyder was born May 18, 1918, and Marie Haynes was born on May 24th, 1918. They’ve known each other for a very long time. They went to first through eighth grade at the same time at St. Albert’s School in Superior. “I thank God almighty for being so wonderful…
DULUTH, Minn. – Getting housing and employment can be difficult for formerly incarcerated people. Ex-cons shared their stories of pursuing a life after prison. The event at the Damiano Center in Duluth taught the community about efforts being done to get stable housing for people with criminal backgrounds “It’s not like prisoners and everything are these scary people behind bushes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Memorial Day is on Monday, May 28th. It’s a day to honor and remember people who died serving in our country’s armed forces. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Troop 9 in Duluth are helping set up for the holiday. They spent the evening planting flags in Park Hill Cemetery. The scouts joined members of the Coast…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth officials announced today that all of the city’s previously untested sexual assault kits have now been submitted to the state for testing. Back in 2015, Duluth had the most untested sexual assault kits of any city in Minnesota. After securing more than $2 million in federal grants to fund the project, local officials worked together to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers spent Saturday planting milkweed at Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. The park got a grant to plant 196 milkweed plugs at several locations. Milkweed is one of the only plants Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on. Monarchs are important pollinators and have recently been disappearing in the Northland. “I think a lot of times we forget…
DULUTH, Minn. – In April, thirty-five people from Duluth attended the unveiling of the Memorial of Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama. Nearly a month since their life changing bus trip to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, Duluthians are still struck by the emotions from the experience. “This lynching history, the light that this whole…
DULUTH, Minn. – Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Entertainment held their annual ‘Spirit of the Times’ fundraiser Saturday. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, improv comedy, and a dance party. The event supports Zeitgeist’s community work like their Zinema 2 movie theater, their Renegade Theatre Company, and efforts to improve food access and transportation equity in Duluth. “What we love to do…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth organization is receiving a technology boost so they can further help adults with disabilities. UDAC is getting computers that would have otherwise been thrown away from Global Ewaste Solutions. They will use the computers to teach job training skills and keyboarding to their 150 clients. “A win in terms of the technology that we can…
DULUTH, Minn. – An organization in Duluth has spent five years giving free school supplies to area teachers. Companies to Classrooms recently moved to a new location in the basement of the Old Central High School building. It is a free store filled with new and slightly used items donated by people and businesses to help students’ educational experience. “This…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Ice was still in the Duluth harbor until the first week of May. With spring finally here, local marinas are filling up with boats. Barker’s Island Marina in Superior has been busy with everyone bringing their boats at once. They say it may be a short boating season this year, but they hope the recent sunny weather…
DULUTH, Minn.- Scary moments on Tuesday afternoon after fire broke out inside a home on West Fourth Street in Duluth. At one point, fire officials worried the homeowner was trapped. Nobody was injured in this fire. The cause all centers around a cigarette. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m at 4209 West Fourth Street. A neighbor called in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A community listening session at Superior Middle School got heated as community members express environmental concerns in the aftermath of April’s Husky Energy Refinery explosion and fire. The listening session was offered by the University of Wisconsin Extension for Superior and other area residents to ask questions about the refinery fire and have their comments heard. Fear…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College celebrated their 2018 graduating class at their annual commencement ceremony. More than seven-hundred students walked across the stage at the DECC Auditorium to get their degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As students prepare for the next steps in their lives, family members came to show their support. “We are very proud of her. Very proud….
DULUTH, Minn. – Moms and their kids are out celebrating Mother’s Day at some popular Duluth attractions. The North Shore Scenic Railroad offered a special Mother’s Day Luncheon aboard a dining car riding up and down the North Shore. One mom told us she lives out of town so it was a great way to spend the day with her…
DULUTH, Minn. – A five mile section of the Willard Munger State Trail was heavily damaged in the 2012 flood. That section has now been revamped by the Minnesota DNR and the North Shore Inland Marathon celebrated its reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony kicked off the Mother’s Day Skate, Ride, and Run. The seventy mile trail is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A tradition like no other filled the Duluth Lakewalk with colorful characters and a celebration of the smelt run. “I don’t know of anything like this anywhere else,” said Karin White, the parade’s Olympic presenter. “It’s region specific.” The parade celebrates spring in the Northland. “The smelt are running,” said John Finkle, one of the parade’s smelt…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company turned five years old Saturday and they celebrated with a Festiversary. The Duluth-based craft brewery made some special brews for the annual event. While there, guests could watch live music on two stages, play games, and celebrate all the Lincoln Park Craft District has to offer. “Really this is a celebration of Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bicycling took center stage as the leaders of both Duluth and Superior came together for the annual Mayors’ Bike Ride and Luncheon. More than a hundred bikers rode from Duluth City Hall to Clyde Iron Works for Lunch and then back to City Hall. Many riders hope the event leads to more awareness about the city’s bike…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth is one of the least affordable housing markets in Minnesota and there are not enough units to fill the housing need. Affordable housing summits brought Duluthians together at First Lutheran Church on Superior Street and Gloria Dei Church in Lakeside. The meetings aimed to collect ideas from the community about how to solve the housing crisis….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s hotel motel and food and beverage taxes brought in about $2.3 million through March of this year. That’s about six percent more revenue than at that time last year. Visit Duluth held a meeting in Duluth with local businesses to discuss ways to continue to improve after their record-setting last year. “The economic impact is significant…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Members of the gold medal winning U.S. Olympic Curling Team shared their stories with middle school students in Duluth and Superior. The curlers shared their Olympic journey and their inspiring stories of growing up in the Northland and achieving their dreams. John Shuster, John Landsteiner, and Joe Polo spoke to hundreds of students at Superior Middle School….
DULUTH, Minn. – A kids carnival was celebrated at the Damiano Center in Duluth. The event kicks off their kids space being renovated and a custom-made library opening there. The center’s children’s program offers after school help, cooking, and games. “This is huge to be able to just celebrate and to just have inflatable Twister or the UMD mascot come…
LENGBY, Minn. – A bus carrying Grand Rapids High School students overturned Monday morning on U.S. Highway 2 in Northwestern Minnesota about five miles outside of Bagley. Twenty-two Grand Rapids High School students and a staff member were traveling to the Great Plains Institute in Crookston when, at about 8:20 a.m., their bus overturned. According to the Minnesota State Patrol,…
DULUTH, Minn. – There is a big demand for firefighters across the nation. Lake Superior College firefighting students took their training to another level today before trying to find jobs in the competitive field. Firefighting students at LSC completed their ’14 Hour Shift’ Monday. The training puts together everything they’ve learned throughout the year and asks them to use it…
DULUTH, Minn. – People driving along Grand Avenue in West Duluth may have seen this Number 68 race car sitting in the Dairy Queen parking lot. The team from Dan Kingsley Racing is showing off their car before the race season starts and highlighting Dairy Queen as one of their newest sponsors. “It helps bring people in to see who…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – May 6th is World Accordion Day. It celebrates the date in 1829 when the first accordion was patented. The World of Accordions Museum in Superior is the largest in the world with more than 1,300 unique instruments. They paired Sunday’s celebration with a music festival showcasing accordion music throughout the world. “It plays all kinds of music,”…
