DULUTH, Minn. — Northland students are receiving much needed school supplies thanks to a collaborative effort. In Duluth, over 250 backpacks were donated through the Stuff the Bus campaign, along with 1,200 items like crayons and calculators. It’s an effort lead by Head of the Lakes United Way. The initiative hopes to reduce the financial burden of attending school on…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local favorite food trailer is heading to the Minnesota State Fair along with some exclusive treats. Scenic 61 by New Scenic Cafe will be serving eclairs in two varieties, lobster roll and Bahn Mi. you can find them on Machinery Hill throughout the fair. Owners say this is not their first rodeo, and they applied knowledge…
DULUTH, Minn. — Heads up to friends of felines! There’s a new way to get to know your new cat. It might sound like a big stretch, but at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays the Wired Whisker in Duluth invites you to cat yoga. All of the cats are up for adoption, and the owner says it’s just as…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Did you know you can pick blueberries right here in the Northland? Blackbirds and Blueberries is located in Cloquet, with 3 acres of bountiful berry bushes to pick from. Customers can pluck to their heart’s content, and owners say there’s no need to fear sticker shock when the day is done. “We’ll supply the buckets that you…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community bankers from across the state become on Tuesday at the DECC. It’s part of the BankIn Minnesota Convention. The goal is to have a collective voice among community bankers to better engage lawmakers at the State Capitol among the others. “They are run independently with their local communities. They participate within their communities, a lot of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Grussendorf nursery is hosting their annual customer appreciation day Saturday. Guests there can look forward to live bluegrass music, a free picnic, and discounted items from their store. “Come early and stay late. You know, just spend spend the whole entire day here it’s going to be warm,” said Owner Eric Grussendorf. “We’re going to have refreshments…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Woman’s Club held their 56th annual Tour of Homes and Gardens Wednesday. 5 homes, 3 gardens, the Woman’s Club itself and the Duluth Boat Club all got in on the action. FOX21 cameras were allowed inside one of the homes which boasted some historical features. “All the tile work is original. The buffet and here…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — No matter the weather Stokkes meat market in Hermantown has your fourth of July needs covered. They say burgers, brats, and pork butts are hot sellers. Regardless of demand, they don’t expect to sell out of anything and encourage customers to come in for their last minute needs. “Lately a lot of people have been smoking stuff…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the backside of Spirit Mountain just outside of Duluth city limits, a group of artists spent the waning days of June constructing a glowing homage to Minnesota’s largest native animal. The idea start to form in Dundee, Scottland, where Duluth All Souls Night Artistic Director Mary Plaster connected with Minnesota-born Puppeteer Andrew Kim. “And it was…
The 50th annual American Birkebeiner wrapped up Sunday in Cable, Wisconsin. FOX 21’s Bret Holland gives us a flavor of this weekend’s fun, even though the Birkie was drastically different this year because of a lack of snow. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you looking for a new lunch spot? In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor, we take you to LuLu’s Pizza, a family run shop right in the heart of downtown Duluth. LuLu’s offers pizza by the slice at lunchtime Tuesday through Friday, with a dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. Categories: Business, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News –…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Whether you’re playing the Amsoil or just learning the chords, Morgan Music on Banks Avenue in Superior is here for you. “We employ friendly gear gurus,” said Tal Morgan, owner of Morgan Music. “Noncommissioned. They’re just here to help you on your journey.” Opening their doors in November they’ve already seen a healthy flow of local musicians….
POPLAR, Wis. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor segment, we take you to SRX Off-Road Ranch. We meet racers Hannah Johnston, Teegan Metz, Collin Sweeney, and Tucker Olsen, as well as race director Chris Verhel while taking in the days action. The SRX facility has been in operation since 2021, hosting a fall racing series for locals with dirt…
POPLAR, Wis. – If you’ve driven southbound on Highway 53 near Solon Springs this fall, you may have caught a glimpse of some high-octane action. SRX Offroad Ranch in Poplar has been operating since 2021, offering a family friendly racing environment for locals to have fun in the dirt on motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and UTVs. If you’d like to join the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Scott Lillo, a local man whose work you may have enjoyed without even knowing it, is in need of help after racking up more than $30,000 in medical debt. Lillo is known around the Twin Ports as much for his friendly demeanor as he is for his expertise in event sound. So his friends in the music…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Twin Ports chalk artist is bringing her flair to Duluth’s public parks, with a historic twist. Merritt Park in West Duluth is the first location in a series of Arrowhead Regional Arts Council funded murals by Annmarie Geniusz. This mural features two prominent members of the Merritt family, whom the park is named after. The park…
DULUTH, Minn. — Many Rivers Montessori School in Duluth is celebrating its 10th academic year in a big way. The school has broken ground on a $1 million renovation at its Woodland location. And they’re also welcoming in a new head of school who says Duluth was her top destination. “I have been, for lack of a better word stalking…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to Two Harbors to visit the KTWH Studio to learn what ‘community radio’ means to the volunteers and artists involved. Categories: Business, Community, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s popular coffee shops is back up and running in a new location. Yellow Bike Coffee is now located in Duluth’s Airport Business Park. Making the best of a sudden change, employees spent the past few months building, painting, and decorating their new space in a former industrial garage. “We did everything. I painted the…
Russia continues to destroy parts of Ukraine, killing innocent men, women and children. In a special report – Heart And Hope – we’re bringing you the story of a Ukrainian family that found refuge in Duluth. Kupriichuk and Gasele families The family arrived this summer, and a Northland couple opened their home and hearts – offering hope when it was…
As Russia’s relentless attack on Ukraine continues into its second year, a Ukrainian family of four has been watching the war unfold on television in Duluth. The Kupriichuk family arrived in Duluth in August after leaving Ukraine in March, shortly after the war started. They were not so much leaving because of the war, but more so because of the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Twin Ports based artist is launching her debut gallery exhibition at UWS this Friday. Emily Koch is a UWS graduate who has been making a name for herself in the Twin Ports in recent years. As paintings were being hung for her upcoming show at the Kruk Gallery in the Holden Fine Arts Center, we asked…
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Emberlight Festival is on in Ironwood featuring more than 30 events and singers throughout August, along with independent films from around the world and art in the park. Click the video above or click here for more information. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Ballroom in Duluth is full of excitement and passion for ballroom dancing. The instructors are all about helping beginners all the way up to the most experienced. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger stopped by the studio for a look inside. Click the video for more on that, and click here to check out the ballroom online….
BESSEMER, Mich. — Dirt bike racing action is coming to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this weekend. Big Snow Resort, just outside Bessemer, is hosting the third round of the Border Battle Cross Country racing series Sunday. Billed as “North Coast Clash,” it will feature hare scramble racing where riders crash through the woods on a pre-set path. Fox 21 got an…
DULUTH, Minn. – A stray dog found starving to death in Cloquet in February is now living his best life with a new family in Duluth after seeing his story on FOX 21. Here’s Tuffy’s comeback story. Tuffy when he was first found by vet tech Jodi Carlson Jodi Carlson, a local vet tech in Duluth who found Tuffy, said…
Part 1: The Bucket List Tour: What to expect! DULUTH, Minn. – Steve-O is well known for his wild and crazy ride on MTV’s reality comedy series known as “Jackass” in the early 2000s followed by “Jackass” movies. See Dan’s chat with Steve-O in Part 1 above and Part 2 below. But since then, Steve-O has become much more with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Alternative rock band 311 exploded to fame in the 90s with a mix of rock, rap, reggae and funk! And the band is making a tour stop this Saturday, May 28, at the festival grounds at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior. Lead singer Nick Hexum, 52, who was born in Madison, Wisconsin, talked with FOX 21’s Dan…
DULUTH, Minn. – Michelle Lee, 70, is best known for her decades at KDLH-TV and KBJR-TV before retiring about five years ago. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently went to Michelle’s home in Moose Lake to see what she is up to these days and look back at some life lessons made in her career – from getting fired, to bodybuilding,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of Oasis Del Norte, Eduardo Sandoval-Luna, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about the success of his food trailer and his plans to expand the brand into a restaurant in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Click the video above for that conversation, and click here to find out where Oasis Del Norte will have its…
DULUTH, Minn. — Melanoma Awareness Month starts May 1, and health experts are taking extra steps to inform people about their skin health. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked to Heather Smith, owner of Twin Ports Dermatology, which has been serving the Duluth area for more than seven years now. Smith talks about the importance of annual skin checks, the proper…
DULUTH, Minn. — Homegrown Duluth Pack is the oldest canvas and leather bag/pack maker in the USA, and the company is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a limited edition Legacy Pack. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently chatted with Duluth Pack CEO Tom Sega about the new product and the company’s long success. Click on the video for that conversation and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dave Hoops, owner of Hoops Brewing in Canal Park, is one of a select group chosen to judge the World Beer Cup in Minneapolis next month. In the meantime, Hoops talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about the beer industry, community and his legacy. Click the video above for the conversation. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Veteran Duluth brewer Dave Hoops, who owns Hoops Brewing Company in Canal Park, is getting his palate ready as one of only 200 people chosen from around the world to judge the World Beer Cup in Minneapolis next month. It’s the most prestigious beer competition in the world. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger caught up with Dave to…
