DULUTH, Minn. — New financial numbers show Duluth’s tourism tax revenue is up “significantly” so far this year compared to 2021, according to the city’s Treasury Division. The city’s hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes through July are ahead nearly a $1 million compared to 2021 at $7,322,291. As for the month of July alone, total tourism tax revenue is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Superior Porchfest is hosting one last community music event of the season with The Fireside Jam this Thursday, Sept. 8 at Girl Scout Point in Superior’s Billings Park. Boedigheimer Bergsven Duo stopped by the morning show Tuesday to help preview the event and play a jam. The free Fireside Jam is happening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
DULUTH, Minn. — Indecent Proposal rocked out live on the morning show Wednesday with a couple of originals. Check them out below and click here to find out where the band is playing next! Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The Water Is Life Festival is coming up Sunday, Sept. 4 at Bayfront Festival Park. One of the many musicians playing at the event, David Huckfelt, stopped by the morning show to talk about the mission behind the event and what to expect! Check out his interview and songs below, and click here for more info. on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zachary Moder, of MN Moder, is a Duluth artist who showcased his rapping skills on the morning show Wednesday. Moder was also joined by the owner of Pinnacle Pointe Studios in Duluth, Anthony Miller, to talk about how that business is helping all levels of artists — both local, like Moder, and others out of the area….
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Duluth-Superior Pride Committee stopped by the morning show Tuesday to preview the Mayor’s Reception, festival, parade and more! Click the video for the conversation, and click here to see a rundown of family friendly pride events happening through Sunday. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the St. Luke’s Proctor Fitness Center stopped by the morning show Monday with some students from Proctor High School to talk about and demonstrate healthy back-to-school tips, benefits of exercise and mental health awareness. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Education, Health, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth School District is hosing a “Back-To-School Unity In Our Community” event at Bayfront Festival Park Monday, Aug. 29, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with games, food, fun and a backpack giveaway. Click the video above to learn more about the giveaway, and click here for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth musician Marc Gartman is bringing together multiple local bands Thursday night for a concert cruise on the Vista Star. The S.S. Rock event is from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Early bird tickets are $25. Tickets at the door are $30. Click here to reserve your tickets now, and check out some tunes from Gartman and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tracy Lundeen, owner of Lundeen Productions, stopped by the morning show Monday to talk about the upcoming Duluth Wedding Show — Fall Showcase and the Senior GO Show at the DECC. Lundeen also looked back at this nearly 50 years as an event promotor in the Twin Ports. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News…
Kings Named band gave the morning show a flavor of their music Friday. Check it out! Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Duluth artist Kaleb Montgomery stopped by the morning show to play some of his original songs. Check out the videos above and below to listen! Kaleb is also part of the band Port City Limit. Song 2: Song3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
The 3rd annual Great Northern Squash Festival is coming up Sept. 16 and 17 in Chaffey, Wisconsin. More than 30 bands will be playing throughout the two-day event, including Side String Band, which played on the morning show Friday. Click the videos to check out two songs. General contact: Adam Staupe 218-393-6117 The Great Northern Squash Festival 2022 September 16th…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Reckoning band performed live on the morning show Thursday. Check out their songs in the videos above and below, and click here to follow the group on Facebook. Song 2: Song 3: Song 4: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety
DULUTH, Minn. — The Sonny Side band performed on the morning show Thursday. Click the videos to hear some of their songs, and click here to see what the band is up to next! Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is make a comeback since the pandemic with all the racing, entertainment and fun for all! Click the video for a preview and click here to learn more about the two-day festival. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. — Grand Rapids-area author Katy Vanderport stopped by the morning show to talk about two of her most recent books. Click here to check out her science fiction book called Maggie and Elliot Defy Gravity, and click here to check out her poetry book called Try on My Glasses. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News –…
DULUTH, Minn. — Band members from Life Parade performed live in studio Wednesday. Check out three songs in the videos above and below, and check them out on Facebook. Part 2 Part 3 Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is shining a light on ovarian cancer in the northland next month, as September is national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Several Duluth landmarks will light up in teal Sept. 23 and 24, including the DECC, Radisson Hotel, Enger Tower, Glensheen Mansion and Pier B. Organizers say it’s all part of raising awareness…
DULUTH, Minn. — Artist Mana Bear worked her artistic magic on the morning show Tuesday to paint a portrait of Dan Hanger’s dog Brewster. Click the videos to see the progress throughout the show, and click here to check out Mana on Instagram. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Josh Smith was live in studio Tuesday morning to play some great tunes on his guitar. Check out the songs in the videos above and below. And check out Josh on Facebook to catch his next gig! Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Kristine Greer, board chair of the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, is shining a light on ovarian cancer in the northland next month, as September is national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Several Duluth landmarks will light up in teal Sept. 23 and 24, including the DECC, Radisson Hotel, Enger Tower, Glensheen Mansion and Pier B. Organizers say it’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Singer and songwriter Christopher David Hanson stopped by the morning show Monday to play some of his original pieces. Morning anchor Dan Hanger gave him a few live hits throughout the two-hour morning show because Hanson drove two hours to play for us! Enjoy. Song 2: Song 3: Song 4: Song 5: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local musician Shane Nelson stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Friday to perform some of his original music. Check out the videos and his website for more. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ, Troy Fralich, is helping put on a public benefit for a local woman, Andi Halligan, who is fighting breast cancer. Fralich is donating 100 percent of his food sales to Halligan. The BBQ fundraiser is Sat., Aug. 20 from noon until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Harley-Davidson…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Tribute Fest is coming up Aug. 26 and 27 at Bayfront Festival Park. Founder Lou Campbell stopped by the morning show to talk about how the event benefits local veterans through MACV. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Corey McCauley performed live in studio on the morning show Thursday. Click the videos for two of his originals, and click here to see what Corey’s up to next. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Jennifer Cady stopped by the morning show to talk about Proctor’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative to support local veterans. Proctor became a yellow ribbon community by the state of Minnesota in 2017. “Our mission is to support veterans, military members and their families here in our community – but we can’t offer our support if people don’t know we…
DULUTH, Minn. — Musician Steve Isakson shared a few songs on the morning show Wednesday. Click the videos to hear him play each song, and click here for more information on what Steve’s up to. Song 1: Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Breanne Marie with Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about what inspires her music. She also sang two original songs. For more on Breanne, click here. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Greenwood Fire/USDA Forest Service DULUTH, Minn. – One year ago, Aug. 15, 2021, lighting sparked the massive Greenwood Wildfire in northern Minnesota that would burn for months. The abnormally dry conditions fueled the flames, scorched nearly 30,000 acres of land and destroyed dozens of cabins and outbuildings. Nobody was hurt or killed during the weeks-long firefight and evacuations, which included…
DULUTH, Minn. — A brother and sister from Cyr And The Cosmonauts performed live in studio Monday. Check out the two performances below, and follow the group on Facebook. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department issued a Rip Current Warning for Park Point beaches Monday, which will last until 10 a.m. Tuesday. “This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents,” according to Assistant Chief Dennis Edwards. “Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Stay out of the water regardless of your swimming…
DULUTH, Minn. — Band members from Born Too Late, made up of a brother, sister and their childhood friend, stopped by the morning show Friday to talk about their success and unique style of music. Check out the interview in the video above, and see the videos below for two live performances. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth author Erika Adams and illustrator Eric Soderstrom stopped by the morning show Friday to discuss a children’s book they’ve partnered on called New Moon’s Family. To purchase the book on Amazon, click here. To contact Erika, check out her website at elatales.com or e-mail her at elatales@gmail.com. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Education, Minnesota, News, News –…
Duluth artist Cheyenne Vavrina was in studio Friday morning to show of her fantastic wooden art work while previewing this weekend’s Two Harbors Art Festival. Click the video to see her work, and click here to learn more about the festival happening Aug. 12-14. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The YWCA Duluth’s GirlPower! program is coming to an end after more than two decades of uplifting and guiding countless young girls. Some of the girls who have been through the program stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Thursday to talk about its impact on them. The YWCA is hosting a GirlPower! Farewell Party Aug. 21 at…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 33rd Annual Bayfront Blues Festival kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. For a preview of what to expect, watch the video above. And for ticket information and the blues lineup, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Duluth musician Cole Forcier stopped by the morning show to play one of his originals and also talked about what inspires his music. Click the video to hear more, and check out Cole on SoundCloud. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Duluth musician Severio Mancieri stopped by the morning show Wednesday to play one of his original tunes. Click the video to listen. And click here for more on Severio! Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – After a tip to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, we’ve learned a Duluth man was randomly struck by an apparent BB gun while leaving the fireworks show at Bayfront Park last month. Police Information Officer Mattie Hjelseth confirmed Tuesday that officers responded to the 300 block of West 4th Street around 11:30 p.m. July 8 in the Central…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2022 KA Bike Duluth Festival is on at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. For more on what it’s all about, click the video above and check out the festival’s website. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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. — A deer got quite loveable with a neighborhood dog in Duluth recently. Video from Peter Duvall shows the unique interaction of the deer licking the nose of his recently adopted pup, Bean, from the Douglas County Humane Society. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
ELY, Minn. – Coming up this Friday at Ely’s Historic State Theater is a one-of-a-kind concert called Jukebox Time Machine – a tribute to the jukebox hits through the decades. It’s a fundraiser for the Spiritwood Foundation, which helps in the fight against ALS. For ticket information, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – We’re getting a first look at one of the tall ships headed to Two Harbors for the Festival of Sail starting Thursday. Visit Cook County posted video Wednesday of the Santa Maria, a 15th-century replica ship, docked in the Grand Marais Harbor. The ship came in Tuesday evening and was set to sail toward Two Harbors…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth tourism tax revenue is coming in ahead of what’s budgeted so far this year. Tourism tax revenue is made up of hotel, motel, food and beverage taxes. For the month of June, tourism taxes were up 11.8% from June of 2021 at $1,432,977. As for year to date, tourism taxes are up 18.4% compared to this…
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….
Steve Solkela of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band is on a mission to run a 5K while playing his accordion this Saturday at the Chisholm All Class Reunion. Solkela wanted Guinness World Records to document the accordion run for a possible world record, but he said it was too expensive. Solkela stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about the 5K…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bogdana Krivogorsky, a Duluthian who was born and raised in Ukraine, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on the morning show Wednesday about her recent trips to the Poland-Ukraine border to bring all types of medical supplies to the war-torn country. Krivogorsky is planning more visits and is always looking for donations to help her access and…
