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…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City On The Hill Music Fest is coming to Bayfront Festival Park Aug. 5 and 6, bringing together people of faith, fellowship and music. Local band Presence Music stopped by the morning show Wednesday to preview the festival and play one of their original songs. Part 1: City On The Hill Music Fest Part 2: Presence…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mont du Lac Resort is getting ready to host three days of the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival known as Bowfest! The event offers six unique courses with 100-plus targets, live music, and the opportunity to meet hunting celebrities. Click the video for more information, or check out Bowfest online. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 10th annual All Pints North Festival is coming up July 30 at Bayfront Festival Park. Click the video to hear more from Canal Park Brewing Company and Bent Paddle about what to expect! And click here for ticket information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteer chefs are wanted across the Northland as part of the Lasagna Love meal delivery program. Lasagna Love is a nationwide community impact movement connecting neighbors with neighbors through platters of lasagna. The all-volunteer run program is all about feeding families in need, spreading kindness and strengthening communities. For more on how to volunteer, click here. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man is dead after slamming into construction equipment on the Blatnik Bridge Friday. The Minnesota State Patrol says Todd Tikka, 55, lost control of his SUV while driving across the bridge to Duluth when he overcorrected and struck the median wall before striking the equipment on the right-hand shoulder. Officials say he was not wearing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The push is on to make the best of a summer challenge for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. From now through the end of July, donations will be matched to ensure additional fresh fruits, veggies, meat, dairy and other hearty foods help families and children thrive this summer. Second Harvest officials says the food shelf is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly 9,000 people packed Bayfront Festival Park Saturday for the annual Festival By The Lake. Hundreds of vendors were spread out across the grounds with live music, good local food and local art, among other options. This is the fourth year of the festival with double the number of vendors this time. And for the first time,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 17-year-old male is accused of pulling a handgun during what was supposed to be a sale transaction of a phone, according to the Duluth Police Department. The incident happened around 3:50 p.m. Saturday on the 100 block of 131st Avenue West in Duluth’s Fond du Lac neighborhood. When officers arrived, the reporting party said he was…
The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is happening July 21 – 24, and Miss Hoyt Lakes and the runners-up stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about all the fun planned. Events now include softball, volleyball and bean bag tournaments, 5K race, turtle races, bingo, queen coronation, parade, fireworks, Shockwaves water ski show and live music. For more information, click…
DULUTH, Minn. – Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth, stopped by the morning show Tuesday to reflect on his changes in public life over the past 25 years, the decision to leave, and the benefits in doing so. He also talked about his role as executive director of the Ordean Foundation, as the non-profit prepares to celebrate 90 years of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the North Shore Scenic Railroad the first two weekends of August, and tickets are on sale now for the popular event. Click the video above for more on the “Day Out With Thomas” event from Ken Buhler, executive director of the NSSR. And click here for ticket information at DuluthTrains.com….
DULUTH, Minn. — Angie Delf, a Duluth author of Trixie Bixby and Her 66 Pairs of Socks, stopped by the morning show Friday to talk about her inspiration to write the children’s book. Click the video above to hear more from Angie, and click here to purchase the book. “Trixie is a spirited girl who loves her fun and colorful sock…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 16th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival hits the stage this Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. The festival is described as “a celebration of world music whose artists spread the message of love, hope, and equality for all people worldwide.” Click the video above for a preview, and click here for ticket information and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Reader is celebrating its 25th anniversary at Friday’s ReaderFest at Bayfront Festival Park. One of the bands includes a member of Soul Asylum, which put out “Runaway Train” back in 2000. Dan Murphy, a Duluth native, used to be the longtime guitarist in Soul Asylum until 2012. He’s in a new band now called The…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. – Time Arc Theatre in Superior is hitting the stage with a new two-part melodrama called “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” or “She Tried To Loathe Him But She Just Couldn’t Do It.” The production is being held at the Elk’s Club at 1503 Belknap Street on July 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. …
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer fun doesn’t always have to be on an electronic device, right? Scott Friedland, shopkeeper at Timeless Toys in Chicago, joined Dan Hanger on the morning show to give some fun summer toy ideas for indoors and outdoors. Click the video for five ideas and see below for more details. Top Secret Mission Set $14.99 Solve the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A dog named Tuffy who was featured on FOX 21 has landed his new family after being found starving to death in Cloquet in February. Owner Chandelle Cannon of Duluth said Tuffy continues to gain weight, is much more energetic and is even down to one medication for his gallbladder. “I thought about fostering, but I was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Teacher and environmentalist April Hepokoski stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about ways we can all reduce, reuse and recycle in our daily lives. Hepokoski started Zero Waste Duluth on social media and is also a contributor to “Zero Waste Kids,” a book designed to help young people think smarter about trash. For more on…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine said Monday morning that the city’s 4th of July fireworks show and concert are being postponed to a later date because of bad weather. Paine said a future date will be announced to set off the light show and hear some tunes. “Well folks, that’s it for the fireworks. The weather will make…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball, one of the most popular cover bands in America, is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park this Sunday as part of the 4th of July festivities in Duluth. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront who jam out to all the greatest hits, like Def Leppard,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The American Indian Community Housing Organization known as AICHO is hosting it’s indigenous food and art market Saturday in Duluth. Nearly two dozen vendors will be there – farmers, artists, authors, community organizations, and entrepreneurs. Organizers joined Dan Hanger on Fox 21 Friday morning saying the free event is all about finding a sense of community among…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens of artists are right now preparing to take over Park Point this weekend for the 50th Annual Park Point Art Fair. More than 100 professional artists will be showing off all types of artwork — from pictures and pottery, to woodwork and clothing. The fair’s coordinator joined Dan Hanger on FOX 21 Friday morning. She said…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth musician Gina Lee performed two covers on the morning show Thursday — “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers and “Long Cool Woman” by the Hollies. For more on her music career, click here. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Laura Plys, the co-founder of Project Joy Northland, which is a charity with a goal of ending childhood hunger, stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the non-profit and its latest donations to CHUM, YMCA and the Union Gospel Mission worth $10,000 each to help feed local children. Project Joy Northland was started in 2012…
The shooting scene in Canal Park Wednesday night. DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating a shooting in Canal Park that injured one man. The call for help came in around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday for a shooting outside between Green Mill and Adventure Zone on the 300 block of South Lake Avenue. “Upon arrival, officers located an individual…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local musician Bret Holland, known as Skateboard Boyfriend, made his first live TV performance Wednesday on the morning show. Holland has only been doing live performances since April and is continuing to master his craft. Take a listen below! Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Steve Solkela, of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man Band, showed off his talents, humor, and wacky antics Thursday morning with two original songs off his accordion. When he’s at full capacity, he’s a 17-piece ensemble. Click the videos to take a listen! And for more on Steve, click here. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Jason Wussow, owner of Wussow’s Concert Cafe, joined his Woodblind band member, Veikko, on the morning show Tuesday to play a couple of fantastic songs. Take a listen! Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The CHUM Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Stella Maris Academy – Holy Rosary Campus (2802 E. 4th St.) in Duluth. The free family festival includes all things Rhubarb, along with live entertainment from local and regional bands. The festival is CHUM’s biggest fundraiser of the year to support its…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth musician Lyla Abukhodair performed on the morning show Friday to highlight her new album, “Scream.” And she also performed “Your Mom Hates Me Now.” Check out both performances below! And follow Lyla on Instagram and Spotify. Part 1: “Your Mom Hates Me Now” Part 2: “Scream” Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News –…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two doctors of physical therapy from St. Luke’s stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling. Click the video above to learn all about it and see a demonstration of how the process is done. And click here for more. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Shaine Stokke, owner of Stokke’s Meat Market, stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about the upcoming Lake Superior Ribfest at Bayfront Festival Park June 24. Stokke even brought in some delicious ribs for Dan Hanger and Ken Slama to try. Lake Superior Ribfest is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Admission is free. Samples are…
DULUTH, Minn. — Excitement is building for the full and sold-out return of Grandma’s Marathon. The race’s spokesperson, Zach Schneider, stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk all about it ahead of the Thursday’s Health and Fitness Expo, Friday’s Spaghetti Dinner and Festival for Kids, and Rock the Bayfront both Friday and Saturday. For a full list of weekend…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cloquet musician Jake Birdseye stopped by the morning show Wednesday to play one of his original songs and a cover by George Strait, which you can watch below. Birdseye is a self-taught country acoustic artist with multiple performances lined up around the Northland. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Porchfest’s pop-up event is Thursday, June 16, in Superior’s Central Park Neighborhood from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Click the video above to learn more about the music event and watch a live performance from Sonofmel. List of performances. Sonofmel 723 7th Avenue East Janie and the Spokes 609 8th Avenue East Similar Dogs. 602 East 5th Street Andy Peterson…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth artist who grew up on Park Point is expanding her business by opening up her in-home studio for the community to enjoy. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger has this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors at Superior Currents. McKenzie Kapsner is a full-on artist — inside and out. “I went to school to be an artist about 20-something…
Andy Peterson Quartet was live on the morning show Monday to preview Superior Porchfest’s pop-up event Thursday, June 16, in Superior’s Central Park Neighborhood from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Click the video above to hear their performance. And see Porchfest locations below. Sonofmel 723 7th Avenue East Janie and the Spokes 609 8th Avenue East Similar Dogs. 602 East…
DULUTH, Minn. — American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) is hosting and Indigenous solo art exhibition June 10 to Sept. 16 by Shaun Chosa. There is an artist reception Friday, June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at AICHO’s Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center locate at 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth. It’s free, but a $10 donation is…
DULUTH, Minn. — One day after announcing his retirement from the Duluth Police Department, Chief Mike Tusken stopped by the morning show to talk to Dan Hanger about his 30 years with the department. Tusken reminisced about his early days on the job as a patrol officer, his support from his wife, Kathy, over the years, and about his next…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 4th Annual Bayfront Country Jam is coming back to Bayfront Festival Park July 1 featuring Jake Owen, Tyler Rich and show opener Rafe Carlson. Carlson is a Hermantown grad who met his producer in Nashville, Tennessee in May of 2021, and has since made dozens of trips down, writing with world-class Nashville songwriters, playing shows in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Rubber Chicken Theater is bringing back its Chicken Hat Plays starting Saturday, June 11 at the Underground Theatre at the Depot at 7:30 p.m. The plays involve eight writers, eight directors and a whole bunch of actors who create eight short plays that are created in 24 hours. For ticket information, click here. Categories: Coffee…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 Sports Director Sam Ali is leaving the station after four years to take a new opportunity closer to his family in Michigan. Sam stopped by the morning show Friday on his last day to talk to his best friend Dan Hanger about his time at FOX 21, look at embarrassing childhood photos of himself, and…
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office stopped by the FOX 21 morning show Thursday to talk to Dan Hanger about an upcoming “Jail Job Fair” happening Monday, June 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Government Center’s main atrium. Stacey Minter, lieutenant of jail operations, says jailers can start at an hourly wage between $21.34 and $23.07….
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…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A Cloquet man has been found guilty on all eight counts for murdering his pregnant girlfriend and her 20-month-old son. Sheldon Thompson, 35, will get a mandatory sentence of life without release for the first-degree premediated murder conviction, according to the Carlton County Attorney’s Office. It was in 2020 when Thompson killed Jackie Defoe, 27, her unborn…
TOWN OF MERCER, Wis. – A 39-year-old woman from Mendota, Illinois is dead after the UTV she was operating lost control and rolled into the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in the Town of Mercer. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office said the accident happened on Popko Circle West around 5:20 p.m. Sunday. Officials said there were six people on the UTV when…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken released a statement (see below) Friday afternoon involving school safety after a threat was made by a student toward the Lincoln Park Middle School and on the same week of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Duluth Police Department share the concerns of our community regarding the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mainstream Fashions For Men co-owner Ben Mork stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk about how the business has evolved over the past 30 years in downtown Duluth — from only suits and ties back in the day to business casual options and apparel for trips to the golf course. Click the video for the conversation!…
