Author: Andrew Kirov

Local Organizations Hold Summit on Domestic Violence

St. Louis County Attorney's Office hosted summit in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – Domestic violence claimed the lives of twenty-four Minnesotans in 2017, according to a study by the Minnesota Coalition of Battered Women. Local organizations came together for a summit in Duluth on how to best handle domestic violence in Northeastern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office hosted the summit at Clyde Iron Works, bringing together criminal justice…

Downtown Duluth YMCA Offering Free Open House

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the Downtown Duluth YMCA is hosting an open house where folks can come try the Y for free. The five floor facility on West First Street is full of activities and spaces for everybody. Staff say anyone and any body is welcome to work out there. “Folks are able to start on something as simple…

National Recovery Month Celebrated in Duluth

Recovering addicts and local officials met on the steps of Duluth City Hall

DULUTH, Minn. – In honor of National Recovery Month, local officials and recovering addicts met on the steps of Duluth City Hall. People shared their stories about the impact of addiction and mental illness on their lives. Duluth’s Opioid Program Technician, Jessica Nickila, has been working with local addicts for nine months. She says the most rewarding part of her…

Police Warn Drivers to Pay Attention to School Buses

Fines for Minnesota stop-arm violations start at $500

DULUTH, Minn. – With thousands of kids coming back to schools across the Northland, it’s important for drivers to pay attention to school buses on the roads. When the stop-signal arm is out and the red lights flash, it’s illegal to pass a school bus from any direction. Fines for stop-arm violations in Minnesota start at $500. “Inattentive driving is…

Midday Update 8-21-19

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Morning Update 8-21-19

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Zeitgeist to Present Cocktails and Conversation: Womxn in Music

DULUTH, Minn. – Zeitgeist is hosting ‘Cocktails & Conversation’ on August 26th, at 7:00 pm in the Zeitgeist Teatro performance theater. This is the second of four Cocktails and Conversation events that Zeitgeist will be hosting throughout 2019 as part of their programming series Year of the Womxn. The topic of the night will be “Womxn in Music”. KUMD’s Christine…

Kids Build Gaming Computers at Cloquet Public Library

CLOQUET, Minn. – Kids are building their own computers at the Cloquet Public Library. The Youth Services Librarian tells us kids want to play internet games like “Fortnite” but the library computers weren’t good enough. So, with a grant from the Minnesota Library Association, the library bought computer parts and are teaching the kids how to assemble their own gaming…

Superior City Council Considering Ban on Conversion Therapy

Ban would be for therapy on anyone under 18; it would not include religious counseling

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior City Council is planning to consider a city-wide ban on conversion therapy for anyone under eighteen years of age. Medical experts say the controversial practice aims to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It’s still practiced by some across the country, but there’s no evidence of it happening in Superior. Conversion therapy for minors…

Duluth Voter Turnout at 13 Percent in Primary Election

City Clerk says that is on par with 2015 and 2017 municipal primaries

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth voter turnout was at about thirteen percent in Tuesday’s election. The City Clerk tells us that total is on par with the 2015 and 2017 municipal primaries, and that the city saw an increase in absentee voting this year. She recommends Duluthians pre-register before going to the polls. “If you want to save time when you…

Duluth City Council Candidate Derek Medved Reacts to Primary Election Results

Medved, 24, is running for an at-large seat on the Duluth City Council

DULUTH, Minn. – 24-year-old Derek Medved is seeking an at-large seat on the Duluth City Council. Medved owns the Gary Milkhouse and Korner Stores convenience stores. While results came in during Tuesday’s primary election, Medved talked with Fox 21 about his campaign and what he hopes to bring to the City Council. Medved will take on incumbents Noah Hobbs and…

United Way to “Stuff the Bus” with School Supplies

Supplies drive helping Superior and Lake Superior School Districts

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland schools will soon be back in session and, to help kids get prepared, the Head of the Lakes United Way will “Stuff the Bus” full of school supplies for the Superior and Lake Superior (Two Harbors-North Shore) School Districts. Supplies most needed this year include pencils, makers, scissors, and earbuds. You can drop them off at…

Local Business Reacts to FDA’s Potential Regulation of CBD Products

Sutherland CBD says they have no problem with regulation because their CBD comes from a reliable source

DULUTH, Minn. – CBD products may soon be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The government agency is working to learn more about the safety of CBD and other cannabis products. The FDA is saying some CBD products are being marketed with unproven medical claims like they can cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Craig Sutherland, from Sutherland CBD…

Midday Update 08-02-19

Local News and Weather Making Headline Friday, August 2, 2019

Join FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 2, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Smokey Bear to Celebrate 75th Birthday at Tall Timber Days

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This year marks the 7th birthday of Smokey Bear and his fire prevention campaign. Celebrations are happening throughout Minnesota, including a celebration at Tall Timber Days in Grand Rapids on Saturday, August 3rd. Smokey will make appearances at the Tall Timber education booth, located in the northwest corner of the Old Central School in downtown Grand…

Bike Duluth Festival This Weekend at Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the annual Bike Duluth Festival rides at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. The festival has activities and events for bikers of all ages. For its sixth anniversary, the Bike Duluth Festival is raising two amazing beneficiaries: Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) and the Gary New Duluth Development Alliance (GNDDA). A full schedule can be found…

Addiction Solutions in Native American Community Explored at Conference

CLOQUET, Minn. – Recent studies have shown Native Americans have a higher rate of drug abuse than other populations. This week, care providers are coming together to turn that around. It’s not just a medical approach that treatment centers, government departments, and others are taking to help the Native American community recover from drug addiction. They are taking a spiritual…

Kids Attend “Weaving Joy” Day Camp in Cloquet

Camp at Zion Lutheran Church focused on finding happiness for yourself and others

CLOQUET, Minn. – With schools still on summer vacation, kids are going to day camps across the Northland. At Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet, about thirty campers are attending a program about finding happiness called “Weaving Joy.” Church leaders say it’s tough to get kids to attend church in the summer and this helps keep them engaged. “I think there’s…

New $10 Million Maintenance Facility Coming to Barnum

Building will be addition onto current Barnum shop

BARNUM, Minn. – A new $10 million maintenance facility is coming soon to Barnum. The new building will be an addition onto the current Barnum garage. More space means another repair shop can be used by workers. Plus, plows can now be kept on trucks overnight, without having to be removed. “So they’re down in the Barnum pit putting on…

Man Dies After Being Submerged in St. Louis River in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – A man is dead after being submerged in the St. Louis River near the CN Railway Ore Docks in West Duluth. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, at about 2:16 p.m., officials responded to a call of a man who had been reported trespassing on CN property near the ore docks. The man was reported…

Hillside Youth Theatre Performs “The Oddest Sea”

The play is described as "Homer's Odyssey Meets Rock N' Roll"

DULUTH, Minn. – Hillside Youth Theatre is performing their newest production, “The Oddest Sea.” The play is described as Homer’s Odyssey meets rock n’ roll. The director tells us the kids have been working on the show for six weeks and they’re excited to finally perform in front of an audience. “A lot of these kids wouldn’t have access to…

Twin Ports Look to Upgrade, Expand Public Camera Systems

Duluth prepares to expand and upgrade their system, while Superior looks to add public cameras for the first time

DULUTH, Minn. – There are dozens of cameras mounted across Duluth that can help law enforcement prevent and solve crimes. Now, the Police Department wants to upgrade and expand the camera system. The public cameras have been used by police to solve robberies, assaults, damage to property, and even two homicides in Duluth. Police believe expanding the system can make…

Dog Parade Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Foundation

Eleven dogs marched in the parade through Duluth's Benedictine Living Community

DULUTH, Minn. – A dog parade marched through Duluth’s Benedictine Living Community, raising money for a good cause. Eleven dogs took part in the parade. The fourth annual event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Money collected will be used for research and supporting families impacted by dementia diseases. Staff say the parade is a good chance for residents…

Pattison Park Beach Reopens as Flood Recovery Continues

Beach had been closed for more than a year after a flood devastated the state park last June

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A hot day at Pattison State Park just isn’t the same if you can’t get in the water. Now, after more than a year of being closed, the beach at Interfalls Lake is back open. “We went and walked down, looked at the waterfalls, the whole time ‘Dad, when can we get to the beach? When can we…

‘Zoo La Palooza’ Aims to Raise $30,000 for Lake Superior Zoo

The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the zoo

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday was the biggest fundraiser of the year at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. “Zoo La Palooza” brought families for a night of games, live music, food trucks, and raffles. Staff hope to raise $30,000 and show off all the zoo has to offer. “To bring people out that live in the community both here in Duluth…

New CBD Oil Store to Open in Ashland

Sutherland CBD is planning to open their third location on September 1st

ASHLAND, Wis. – The Twin Ports’ first specialty CBD store is getting ready to expand for a third time, this time in Ashland. Sutherland CBD opened its first location in Superior about a year ago. They’ve since opened another store in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood. Now, the family-owned business will bring their hemp oil products like energy drinks, oils, and dog…

Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) Opens Doors to Community

Staff show important research being done to help future generations of Minnesotans

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) is right on Highway 53 in Hermantown. Recently, they opened their doors for community tours. Staff showed off all the work they’ve been doing, like treating biomass with heat to create high-value carbon products like solid and liquid fuels. They say their work will help future generations of Minnesotans. “We have…

Teen Recovering After Crash With Moose

17-year-old Amaya Nelson broke nearly every bone in her face, but she's expected to make a full recovery

DULUTH, Minn. – A 17-year-old Northland girl is recovering after her car crashed into a moose on July 7th. First responders have told her family it’s a ‘miracle’ she and her boyfriend both survived the crash. The driver, 17-year-old Amaya Nelson, is still in the ICU. She broke nearly every bone in her face, but her family tells us she’s…

Barker’s Island Beach Reopened After Restoration Work

Beach had some of the worst bacteria levels in the St. Louis River area, officials believe that will improve

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Barker’s Island beach is back open after restoration work. The Wisconsin DNR found the beach had some of the worst bacteria numbers in the St. Louis River area. They raised the beach with a proper slope, and brought in coarse sand so it doesn’t hold as much bacteria. “We really like to see the community be…

Superior City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Safe Rebuild of Husky Refinery

Husky, which will continue using HF, assures residents that big improvements are being made to safety and environmental standards

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior City Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuild of the Husky Refinery in the safest way possible. The resolution passed unanimously. Councilor Dan Olson, who introduced it, says it was time for the council to take action because the refinery is such a big part of the community. It brings hundreds of jobs and many…

Duluth’s Peace Church Hosts “Lights for Liberty” Immigration Vigil

Organizers are collecting signatures on petitions calling for changes to U.S. immigration policies

DULUTH, Minn. – Peace United Church of Christ on 11th Avenue East in Duluth hosted a vigil calling for changes to U.S. immigration policies. It’s one of hundreds of “Lights for Liberty” gatherings happening nationwide. Organizers are collecting signatures on petitions asking lawmakers to say “no” to what they call “abuses taking place” at the southern border. “The more people…