Claudia Chakamian, Author at Fox21Online

Squad Car Storytime Allows Kids to Bond with Police Officers

Members of the Duluth Police Department read to kids at the library every other Wednesday afternoon.

August 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department had the chance to engage with the community on Wednesday as they held storytime at the Duluth Public Library. A Duluth Police Officer hung out at the library, reading different stories and bonding with little kids. The connections give both the officers and the kids an afternoon to enjoy. “It shows kids a…

Blues Fills Bayfront For Blues Festival

The Blues Festival runs throughout the rest of the weekend.

August 10, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 30th annual Blues Festival is happening this weekend at Bayfront Park, and thousands already made their way over for the first day of the fun. The weekend-long event features different blues artist lineups happening all day, and people can bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the day. They also have food and drink vendors…

Duluth Red Cross Sending Volunteers to Help California Wildfires

The Northland currently has five volunteers helping in California.

August 10, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fires have been ripping through California for the past two weeks and the flames continue to grow, making this the largest wildfire in state history. But the Duluth area American Red Cross is sending volunteers and doing what they can to help. “We’re looking for our volunteers to go out there. We’re training them up, making sure they…

Carvers Travel to Superior for Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

20 carvers from around the world came for the competition.

August 9, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The sounds of chainsaws will fill the neighborhoods of Superior all weekend as the Chainsaw Sculpture Championship is being held at Barker’s Island this weekend. Carvers from all over the world are competing in different events throughout the weekend to showcase their skills and reunite with their fellow carvers. There are two groups within the event: there…

Sixth Judicial Judge Mark Munger Announces Retirement

Munger has been practicing law here in Duluth for almost 40 years

August 9, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime sixth judicial judge Mark Munger will soon be retiring after decades on the job in St. Louis county. Judge Munger has been practicing law for almost 40 years. He’s lived and worked in Duluth for his entire life. Munger served as a practitioner for 18 years and a judge for almost 20 years. “Well I think I’m…

District Flat Apartments Officially Opens in Duluth

The newest apartment complex in Duluth held its grand opening on Wednesday.

August 8, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The newest apartment complex in Duluth is officially open for business. District Flat Apartments on Maple Grove Road has been open and operating for the past two weeks, but made the opening official as it hosted its grand opening on Wednesday. There are 72 units in the building, ranging in price for the one and two bedrooms….

E-Cigarettes Growing Popular Among Teens

More people are putting down the traditional cigarette and picking up the e-cigarettes.

August 8, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Traditional cigarette smoking rates are falling as many people are now using e-cigarettes instead. Some people switch to e-cigarettes to try and quit smoking or to find a safer alternative to regular cigarettes… But since 2014, there has been a nearly 50 percent increase in high school students who regularly use e-cigarettes. And it’s young e–smokers many doctors…

Great Outdoors: Fishing With Cops at Chambers Grove

Kids learn more about local police officers and how to fish at the second annual event.

August 7, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local police officers took the opportunity to get outside and bond with kids, hoping to build relationships and bridge the gap between the two. Several Duluth police officers met up about 20 kids at Chambers Grove on Monday for the second annual Hooked on Fishing event. “What better way to interact with the kids, bond with the…

Vice President Pence To Visit Duluth Wednesday Morning

All of Pence's stops will be closed to the public.

August 7, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Vice President Mike Pence will be making a quick stop in Duluth on Wednesday, but there will not be any appearances that are open to the public. Pence will get to Duluth around 11 a.m. and go straight to a private fundraising event for Republican Congressional Candidate Pete Stauber. He will then visit Industrial Weldors and Machinists,…

Stuff The Bus Provides Kids With School Supplies

Local businesses are collecting different school supplies throughout the month.

August 6, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Local Superior students are getting the chance to get the school supplies they need through the Stuff The Bus program. Head of Lakes United Way is asking for people to donate new school supplies for students to use during the upcoming school year. Different businesses around Superior having boxes out to collect the school supplies, as the school…

Duluth Police Department Gets Kids Hooked on Fishing

Multiple police officers spent the afternoon fishing with kids.

August 6, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some Duluth police officers spent the afternoon hanging out with kids and teaching them how to fish at their second annual hooked on fishing event. They hosted a little more than a dozen kids at Chambers Grove on Monday, spending the day fishing, eating lunch and getting to know each other. The police officers love the event…

UW-Superior Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank For 2018-2019 Cause Games

Each Yellowjacket sport will dedicate one game this season to helping fight hunger in the Northland.

August 5, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – While University of Wisconsin-Superior fans are getting ready to cheer on their favorite sports, the student-athletes themselves are preparing to make a big difference of the field. The Yellowjackets announced that they will be partnering with Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank for its cause games during the upcoming season. UWS started partnering with local organizations three…

Salvation Army Hosts Craft Day

The Salvation Army holds a craft Saturday on the first Saturday of every month throughout the summer.

August 4, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – To beat the rainy day, many people gathered at the Salvation Army on Saturday for some crafting. The Salvation Army has been hosting craft days on the first Saturday of the month throughout the summer. Anyone is invited to bring whatever craft they’re working on, or just stop by as they supplied some crafts there. People could…

Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center Hosts Vehicle Show

The event featured different military vehicles from all over.

August 4, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – There was even more history to show at the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center on Saturday as vehicles were brought in all over for the annual Military/Civilian Vehicle Show. The event featured numerous vehicles from the Wisconsin National Guard and the United States Army, as well as a boat from the U.S. Coast Guard, a M-60…

Miracle Treat Day Helps Local Miracle Family

Local Duluth Dairy Queens who participate in Miracle Treat Day benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.

August 2, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – People will find any excuse to eat some ice cream, and they had the perfect excuse to on Thursday for Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day. And even though everyone loves splurging on a Blizzard, this annual event means a lot more than just the sweet treat. And for one local family, having people participate in Miracle Treat…

Knowing Your Neighbors: B&B Market

The mom-and-pop market has been passed down through the generations for the past 50 years.

August 1, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – One Cloquet family has continued to pass down their business for generations. B&B Market has been in operation selling meats and cheeses for over 50 years. As they’ve passed the business down the family, they’ve also started to expand, now offering a catering service and traveling to different events on their food truck. “There wasn’t really a…

Pets, Pants and Pints: Blacklist Artisan Ales Hosts Paint Your Pet Event

People enjoyed an afternoon of painting portraits of their furry friends

July 29, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – People really love their pets, right? Some people love their pets so much, that a group gathered at the Blacklist Artisan Ales on Sunday afternoon for a paint your pet event. Maddy Paulsen, artist at MP Design Art, holds multiple of these classes across the state, giving people the chance to paint a portrait of their furry…

Planet Three Extreme Air Park Hosted Sensory Friendly Day

The park dimmed the lights and lowered the music to help kids who may have sensory issues.

July 29, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many different organizations are working to become more sensory friendly at their events to promote a more positive and welcoming environments for all kids. Planet Three Extreme Air Park hosted another sensory friendly day on Sunday to allow families to bring their kids and not worry about a negative effect. The air park dimmed the lights and…

Whitewater Rafters Compete in Paddlemania

Paddlers competed in a 30-minute race along the St. Louis River.

July 28, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – For the eighth straight year, paddlers gathered at the St. Louis river for a 30 minute race as part of the first day of Paddlemania. About 30 racers took part in the event, and they can be just starting out or very experienced as the day is more about having fun and coming together as a group….

Annual All Pints North Brings Thousands to Duluth

Over 4,500 people came to this year's event.

July 28, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 4,500 people packed Bayfront Festival Park for this year’s All Pints North, making the event one of the largest beer fests in the region. The annual event hosted nearly 120 breweries from across Minnesota to share their favorite brews with beer lovers from all over. Some vendors also had games set up, while others had food,…

Carlton Daze Brings Community Together

The event kicked off on Friday and runs through Sunday night.

July 27, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

CARLTON, Minn. – Carlton residents have even more of a reason to go out and enjoy the summer weather, as the annual Carlton Daze kicked off on Friday. The weekend-long event features different food vendors, crafts, shows, games, events and more each day for the entire family to enjoy. There was a kid race and 5K to kick off the…

Duluth Public Library Kicks Off Summer Concert Series

The concerts will take place every Thursday night for the next four weeks.

July 26, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library kicked off their annual summer concert series on Thursday night, but added an additional twist this year. Each Thursday night for the next four weeks, the library is hosting a different band to play out in front of the library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. But instead of just getting to enjoy the concert, locals…

Duluth Yacht Club Holds Weekly Sailboat Races

Residents set sail on Lake Superior every Wednesday for the race.

July 26, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The best way to enjoy this beautiful summer weather is by spending days and nights out on the lake. And that’s exactly what many Duluth residents have been doing thanks to the weekly sailboat races. The Duluth Yacht Club holds the races every Wednesday night and there are three different sessions: summer, fall and spring. For the…

Veterans Find Career Assistance at Job Fair

The Minnesota Workforce Center held the third annual job fair on Wednesday.

July 25, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 80 veterans visited the Duluth Workforce Center on Wednesday for the third annual veteran job fair. This is part of the Hire a Vet month, which is an official proclamation by the government. This year’s job fair hosted over 30 different companies to help give veterans the chance to find jobs. Companies ranged from mining jobs,…

Meet the Huskies: Andrew Stout

We caught up with pitcher Andrew Stout for this week's segment.

July 22, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Meet the Huskies, we talked to Liberty University pitcher Andrew Stout. Stout, a Chicago native, loves pizza, even though no pizza here in Duluth can compare to his hometown favorite. His favorite MLB player is Clayton Kershaw and he is extremely excited about the opportunity to pitch in the Northwoods league. Categories: Meet The…

Northland Blitz Steamrolls Over Central Lakes in Season Finale

The win gives Northland their seventh win of the season.

July 21, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland Blitz played in their final game of the season on Saturday night, cruising past Central Lakes 61-6. The Blitz got off to a quick start, scoring two touchdowns in the first half, and would completely run away with the game in the second half. Northlands improves to 7-3 on the season. Categories: Sports

Duluth FC Wins In Penalty Kicks; Moves on to National Semi-Finals

The Bluegreens captured their first ever regional final championship.

July 21, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Duluth FC would once again make things interesting in the playoffs as they won on penalty kicks, 4-3, to claim their first ever regional final Saturday night. The Bluegreens would take on AFC Ann Arbor and got off to a quick start, as Gonnie Ben-Tal took the corner kick and Ryan Tyrer headed the ball in…

UMD Women’s Basketball Holds Youth Camp

The camp was held for elementary and middle school girls.

July 20, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – While it’s not quite basketball season yet, the UMD women’s basketball team was back on the court this week holding their first youth camp. The camp was held for dozens of elementary and middle school girls to help work on their basketball skills. They practiced different drills and exercises while also playing scrimmages at the end of each…

myTEAM Triumph Brings Inclusion to Park Point Five-Miler

The organization works to promote inclusion in different races across the country.

July 20, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – While over 400 runners came out for the Park Point Five-Miler last night, one special group of runners took to the course for a good cause. Members of myTEAM TRIUMPH Minnesota were present for Thursday’s race. The national organization works to promote inclusion in events like the five-miler for everyone to be able to participate in, regardless…

Huskies Pick Up Sixth Straight Win

With the win, Duluth improved to 35-16 on the season.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies scored early and often on Thursday to get the 5-3 win over the Bismark Larks. This win improves the Huskies record to 35-16 on the season. Duluth got on the board twice in the first thanks to a fielding error by Bismark. The Larks would tie it in the top of the second on…

Hundreds Compete in Park Point Five-Miler on Thursday

The winner finished the race in under 26 minutes.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 47th annual Park Point Five-Miler took place Thursday night. The first person to cross the finish line was Duluth native Nick Nygaard with a time of 25 minutes and 48 seconds. Kim Karezonski of Thunder Bay had the top female time at 30 minutes and 34 seconds. The Park Point Five-Miler brings hundreds of people to the…

Morris Looks To Recapture Junior Welterweight Title

Markus Morris will take on former champ Rondale Hubbert on August 17.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local boxer Markus Morris has his next fight set. The former junior welterweight champ will take on the other former champ Rondale Hubbert for the vacant title on August 17 at the Grand Casino in Hinckley. “We knew we’d be fighting each other up in here so I wasn’t really surprised. I knew it was coming close to…

World’s Oldest Hockey Player Celebrates 97th Birthday on the Ice

Mark Sertich celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Age is nothing but a number and that is exactly how Mark Sertich feels as he celebrated his 97th birthday this week by doing what he loves, playing hockey. Sertich has been playing for over 80 years, making him the Guinness World Record holder for oldest ice hockey player. Sertich, a U.S. Army veteran, skates a few times…

Kevin Smalley Resigns as CEC Boys Hockey Coach

Kevin Smalley led the team to a 17-8-1 record in his one season as head coach.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kevin Smalley has resigned as head coach of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team, the school district confirmed on Thursday. This comes one year after Smalley took over the Lumberjacks program after longtime bench boss Dave Esse stepped down after 18 years. In his lone season with the Lumberjacks, he led the team to a 17–8–1 record, falling…

NCAA Announces Changes to Hockey Overtime Rule

The NCAA first changed the overtime rule earlier in the offseason.

July 19, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice hockey rules committee announced on Thursday that they voted to alter its overtime rules. The committee changed the rules during the offseason to only a five-on-five overtime. After receiving a lot of complaints, the league decided to reevaluate the rules. Now conferences can choose how they want to do overtime during conference…

Zoolympics Kick Off at Lake Superior Zoo

This is the second annual Lake Superior Zoolympics

July 16, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Zoos all over the country are celebrating National Zookeepers Week by holding their own Zoolympics, and the celebration continues right here at the Lake Superior Zoo. National Zookeepers Week celebrates the work that zookeepers do daily to keep everything running smoothly and people who are interested in the field. The Zoolympics is a week-long event where keepers…

Rock Sculpture Pops Up Along The Lakewalk

The rock sculpture is made of at least 36 different rocks.

July 16, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is a new sight on the Lake Superior shoreline in Duluth. If you walk along the Lakewalk in Canal Park, you’ll see a giant sculpture made completely out of stacked rocks. There were at least 36 rocks in the sculpture, made up of different sizes and shapes. It was built sometime Monday morning, and as people…

We All Scream For Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day

Many residents went to Bridgeman's to help celebrate the holiday.

July 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Everyone loves a good ice cream cone for dessert, so why not make a holiday out of it? Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, and while people everywhere ran to their favorite restaurants, many in Duluth went over to Bridgeman’s to get in on the sweet holiday. Customers bought cups, cones and malts in different flavors to…

Huskies Hold Books and Baseball Day

The Duluth Library Foundation partnered with the Huskies for the third straight year.

July 15, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before taking on the Bismarck Larks, the Duluth Huskies hosted the third annual Books and Baseball day on Sunday. Kids had the opportunity to to receive a free book and were able to go on the field before the game to hang out and read the books with the Huskies. They also were able to take pictures…

Huskies Walk Off Against Bismark

The Huskies pick up their second straight win.

July 14, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a back-and-forth battle, the Duluth Huskies walked it off in the ninth against the Bismark Larks to pick up their second straight win. The Huskies struck first with a two RBI double from Tony Monroy. The Larks would respond and kept things close throughout the game. Bismark would tie things up again in the seventh, sending…

Eveleth-Gilbert Falls in Blackwoods Open Semi-Finals

East Ridge took total control in the first semi-final game.

July 14, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hockey in July continued on Saturday as Mars Lakeview Arena was packed for another night. Eveleth-Gilbert took on East Ridge in the first semi-final game of the night. The Golden Bears scored early in the first on a power play, but that was all they could do on offense. The Raptors would tie things up in the…

Huskies Snap Three-Game Losing Streak in Win Over Rox

Duluth scored two early to help seal the win.

July 13, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After struggling to get the big hits the past few nights, the Duluth Huskies scored two in the home half of the first inning to snap their losing streak and get the 7-2 win over the St. Cloud Rox. Designated hitter John Lagattuta doubled with two outs to bring in the first two runs of the night. Lagattuta…

Four Huskies Selected to Northwoods League All-Star Game

The game will be played on July 24 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

July 13, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwoods League announced the rosters for the 2018 All-Star game, and four Duluth Huskies will be making the trip. Second baseman Augie Isaacson, shortstop Nick Sogard, catcher Chris Gilbody and left-handed pitcher Troy Newell will all represent the Huskies and North Division on July 24. Isaacson leads the league in multiple categories including batting average, hits,…

Students Prepared for Jobs After Completing Welding Program

15 students received a certificate of completion and tools to help them in future jobs

July 12, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After completing a short summer program, 15 welding students are now prepared and equipped with the necessary tools to fill jobs in the Wisconsin area. The “Weld Now” program, partnered through Northwest Wisconsin CEP and WITC-Superior, is fully funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, allowing these students to participate in the program for free….

Sidewalk Shuffle Kicks Off Sidewalk Days

The YMCA hosted the 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning

July 11, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth YMCA hosted its 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning as part of the Sidewalk Days. Hundreds of runners gathered in Downtown Duluth at the lake walk for the 5K. Participants could register online and all the money goes to funding scholarships for children in need. The scholarships, which is part of the YMCA’s annual…

Historic Old Central High School Looks Into Repairs

The repairs could cost up to $24 million.

July 11, 2018

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After their recent meeting, the Duluth Schools Business Committee recognized the various deferred maintenance projects that the district is dealing with as part of its 10 year facilities plan. One project in desperate need of renovation is the Old Central High School, which has been an iconic and historic part of Duluth for decades. The school now…

Author: Claudia Chakamian

Members of the Duluth Police Department read to kids at the library every other Wednesday afternoon.

The Blues Festival runs throughout the rest of the weekend.

The Northland currently has five volunteers helping in California.

20 carvers from around the world came for the competition.

Munger has been practicing law here in Duluth for almost 40 years

The newest apartment complex in Duluth held its grand opening on Wednesday.

More people are putting down the traditional cigarette and picking up the e-cigarettes.

Kids learn more about local police officers and how to fish at the second annual event.

All of Pence's stops will be closed to the public.

Local businesses are collecting different school supplies throughout the month.

Multiple police officers spent the afternoon fishing with kids.

Each Yellowjacket sport will dedicate one game this season to helping fight hunger in the Northland.

The Salvation Army holds a craft Saturday on the first Saturday of every month throughout the summer.

The event featured different military vehicles from all over.

Local Duluth Dairy Queens who participate in Miracle Treat Day benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.

The mom-and-pop market has been passed down through the generations for the past 50 years.

People enjoyed an afternoon of painting portraits of their furry friends

The park dimmed the lights and lowered the music to help kids who may have sensory issues.

Paddlers competed in a 30-minute race along the St. Louis River.

Over 4,500 people came to this year's event.

The event kicked off on Friday and runs through Sunday night.

The concerts will take place every Thursday night for the next four weeks.

Residents set sail on Lake Superior every Wednesday for the race.

The Minnesota Workforce Center held the third annual job fair on Wednesday.

We caught up with pitcher Andrew Stout for this week's segment.

The win gives Northland their seventh win of the season.

The Bluegreens captured their first ever regional final championship.

The camp was held for elementary and middle school girls.

The organization works to promote inclusion in different races across the country.

With the win, Duluth improved to 35-16 on the season.

The winner finished the race in under 26 minutes.

Markus Morris will take on former champ Rondale Hubbert on August 17.

Mark Sertich celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday.

Kevin Smalley led the team to a 17-8-1 record in his one season as head coach.

The NCAA first changed the overtime rule earlier in the offseason.

This is the second annual Lake Superior Zoolympics

The rock sculpture is made of at least 36 different rocks.

Many residents went to Bridgeman's to help celebrate the holiday.

The Duluth Library Foundation partnered with the Huskies for the third straight year.

The Huskies pick up their second straight win.

East Ridge took total control in the first semi-final game.

Duluth scored two early to help seal the win.

The game will be played on July 24 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

15 students received a certificate of completion and tools to help them in future jobs

The YMCA hosted the 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning

The repairs could cost up to $24 million.

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