DULUTH, Minn.– Tuesday morning, at multiple locations around the Northland, more than 290 Essentia Health nurses and health care professionals with the Minnesota Nurses’ Association are making their voices heard. “Since issuing our strike notice, we have offered to meet every single day, and Essentia has declined every single time, only offering two meetings this month, we are here demanding…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.– Customers are wasting no time getting their firework fix. “I think everybody’s feeling pretty patriotic this year and looking to celebrate good,” beamed Jason Deatherage, owner of ‘KG Fireworks’. But before it gets to the customers, there’s a lot to keep in mind leading up to it. “We always try to be prepared and have a lot…
WRENSHALL, Minn.–When it comes to owning a farm, it leads to a ton of passion ideas. Such as raising chickens and eventually expanding into an ‘AirB-n-Bawk’. And right now, it’s full steam ahead for Farm Lola with all things honey berry. They’re showcasing rows upon rows of ripe berries ready to be picked. But with this special fruit, there’s more…
BRIMSON, Minn.– A dedicated team in the Brimson area is conducting damage assessments, and re-assessments of over 130 properties affected by the fires. With these thorough inspections, they are determining overall property value. They’re taking pictures, updating systems, and putting together applications for property owners to apply for damage relief. That being said, many of the affected landowners already know…
DULUTH, Minn.– The third floor of the Damiano Center was once used as a place for storage but now it will be a space that will help the community. The 13,000 sq ft space was transformed into a set of four dorm rooms, and a large gathering space which will house 120 current CHUM residents, while CHUM also goes under…
MORGAN PARK, Minn.– A long-closed street in Morgan Park opened back up today, with a ceremony. Idaho Street was closed last fall due to safety concerns about the bridge that passes over it. At the time, this left residents with only one way in and out of the neighborhood. “We’ve got approximately 130 bridges in Duluth that we have to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today, the Minnesota Nurses Association announced they have voted to authorize a strike. That involves more than 15,000 nurses statewide. It doesn’t trigger an immediate strike, but it gives union leaders the power to call for one if they choose. Union President Chris Rubesch made the announcement at a news conference. He listed a number of things…
DULUTH, Minn.– For the average person, going to the dentist for a routine root canal can feel like a big ordeal. But at the Lake Superior Zoo, a team got to perform a very special first ever procedure in the world for a very special bear. “You know, honestly, we love being able to pave the way and show new…
DULUTH, Minn.– All volunteers for the big race are preparing for everything. And with the medical tents set up, they are no exception. Over 250 medical volunteers will participate for Grandma’s Marathon. Essentia Health is stocked up with cots, wheelchairs, air conditioning, and hydration stations. The ski patrol from Giant’s Ridge will also be stationed throughout the course to aid…
Today is the last day of prep before the big race tomorrow, and tourists are wasting no time checking out everything Duluth has to offer. “We’ve been pretty much gearing up for this is our busiest weekend of the whole year. So, it’s a lot of prep, heavy staffing, and just kind of getting ready for the party of the…
DULUTH, Minn.– In a few short weeks, a longtime performer at Bayfront Park is gearing up to ‘Party in the Park’ once more. Alongside celebrating rock and roll, ‘Hairball’ is hitting a major milestone. For a quarter of a century, ‘Hairball’ has been rocking the nation. Getting their start at small bars, their band covers favorites such as ‘Motley Crue’…
DULUTH, Minn.– The volunteers and staff for this weekend’s big race is running a marathon of their own. They’re working around the clock to make the city’s largest batch of spaghetti. Chef Jerry, and his brigade of volunteers and staff are working around the clock to chop up the oregano, basil and rosemary. By the time they’re finished, they will…
Duluth, Minn.– The 20-yearlong beloved rhubarb tradition for Duluth is right around the corner. And CHUM is excited to continue the traditions, both new and old. For this year’s ‘Rhubarb Festival’ celebration, it will take place at the Asbury United Methodist Church in West Duluth. Before the festival on June 28th, an official told FOX 21 an impressive 1,000…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northlanders were “stoked” on Tuesday with the groundbreaking of a new car wash; Tanner’s Express Car Wash. Tanner Stokes and Sandy Hoff say they’re bringing a state of the art tunnel car wash to Duluth. The new car wash will include 18 heated dryers for those pesky winters, plus it’s also big enough for full Pickups Trucks,…
BARNUM, Minn.– There is controversy tonight involving a church in Barnum and its plan to open a natural burial site. The site’s planner says natural burials are better for the environment without embalming chemical used in traditional burials. Matt Connell, cemetarian at Loving Earth Memorial Gardens, and a member of the Steelmantown Church has a passion for the outdoors and preserving…
LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis.– Lake Nebagamon is known to be summer staple for the community. Whether out at the lake for a boat ride or hanging out at the campground. But located right on the edge of the lake, is a sweeter staple. “I had my first ice cream cone at the Dairy Queen here in Lake Nebagamon in 1972 and…
LAKE NEGAGAMON, Wis.– A beloved ice-cream staple in Lake Nebagamon is returning for another summer season. Except this time, under a new name, and with new owners. The iconic Dairy Queen ice cream spot has existed on the lake for decades now. And the new owners saved it from closure at the last minute. He said he spent his childhood…
BROOKSTON, Minn.– The Fond du Lac Reservation in Brookston is celebrating the completion of its newest biomass heating facility. The project has been a work in progress since 2011. And one official told FOX 21, this brought the opportunity to introduce updated technology. The biomass heating facility is now using woodchips from Fon du Lac Forestry to power its heat. “Well,…
DULUTH, Minn.– June 11th marks the Summer Day of Caring, and it’s bringing opportunities for volunteer experience across the Northland. The day of caring is meant to be an open door for those looking to lend a helping hand. This year, there are over 250 volunteers tackling over 30 projects around the area. The volunteers will spend their day with…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.– The sun is shining, and school is done for the year. With that, there are many opportunities opening up to get kids outside. The Boys and Girls Club of the Northland is kicking off their summer festivities. Children who are 6-18 can participate, and the program is described as “fun with a purpose” Kids involved can…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Mayor Jim Paine shared online that after years of addressing addiction and drug related crime, their hard work is paying off. Superior Police Chief Paul Wintersheidt also stated that Superior is not alone and said that this is a national trend. Reasons for this upward trend relates to programs such as ‘Pathways to Hope’, and diligent outreach…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Monday night, Duluth City Council discussed a proposal mandating landlords more information about rights and resources before signing a lease. The proposal says landlords must provide tenants a summary of tenants’ rights protected by Minnesota Laws, as well as contact information for the City of Duluth’s Life Safety Division and One Roof Community Housing. During this meeting, City…
DULTUH, Minn. —Â Bailey Builds is a community driven space right off of North 56th Avenue in Duluth. They’re known for their impressive art display, or simply a place to get to know some peers. But now, they recently crafted something new for everyone to enjoy. “I know they love community. You know, it’s that’s the whole, the whole idea of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — One recent Hermantown High School graduate has made her mark both in the classroom, and on the race track as well. Adaeze Enemuoh is full steam ahead toward many milestones. Earlier in the season, she broke a 20 year old school record in the 100 meter dash. In addition, she was also named Track and Field MVP,…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — If you are driving up north toward Hoyt Lakes, chances are you’ll see the main street torn up for construction. The construction began in May, and is expected to wrap up in October. The street is getting Mill and Overlay, Storm Sewers, Curb and Gutters, and Sidewalks. The project itself is described as a complete reconstruction….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– More than 400 students are attending the Wildfire Academy this year. It’s located at Minnesota North College Itasca Campus. As for the drive to join this line of work, it’s different for everybody. “Well, living in northeastern Minnesota, there’s a lot of fire, and there’s a need for support. I work for Superior National Forest, and I’ve…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Earlier this week, 8th graders from Superior Middle School got to apply skills learned from science class down at the St Louis River. The kids rotated through five different stations to learn more about the world around them. Good and bad algae, invasive species, and the chemical PH balance of the water were just some of the topics…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and one local woman is using her voice to highlight the impact gun violence has had on her family and community. LaVenda Vann spoke Tuesday in front of the St. Louis County Board, urging local leaders and residents to recognize the devastating toll of gun violence and consider solutions. “It was my…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday evening marked a milestone for Duluth’s waterfront as the Viking Great Lakes cruise ship departed the port after arriving early Tuesday morning, anchoring for the first time along the newly constructed seawall behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). The new seawall is part of a multi-million dollar investment aimed at revitalizing the shoreline to create a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The boat launch in Billings Park in Superior just got a lot more interactive, today they celebrated the introduction of a new Storywalk. Storywalks have been popping up on trails around the nation. But the one at the boat launch was inspired by the memory of two longtime Friends of Superior Public Library. It features 18 signs along…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wired Whisker has been the cat’s meow for the Duluth area, and tomorrow, there’s lots to celebrate. From 10 Am to 4 PM, they will be joined by 18 vendor and rescue partners for a maker’s market. Throughout the year, the business has seen quite the success. And for one of the workers, she told FOX 21 seeing…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A handful of graduates are walking the stage today, celebrating 9 months of hard work and ton of impactful job experience. The internship caters to members of the working force with disabilities. And it gives them the opportunity to experience rotations throughout the Superior Essentia. It was there they got to learn how to be a good coworker,…
HIBBING, Minn.– One Hibbing community member says, the process of helping put together her new habitat for humanity home has been a “heartwarming and humbling” experience. Since 2006, the North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity has been helping people become homeowners. Officials are calling today a day of celebration, as members of the community gathered to see the home…
DULUTH, Minn.– Back on May 14th, Stepping on Up alongside CHUM in Duluth expanded their ‘Safe Bay’ Program to the Vineyard Church. It’s an opportunity for those living in their vehicles to have a secure place to park overnight. A big reason for this expansion, The Damiano Center is also undergoing an expansion of their own. But now, an appeal…
BRULE, Wis.– What started off as a personal hobby garden for Brule River Farms, has grown into an impressive 4-acre plot for growing just about anything you can think of. “We have asparagus, that’s kind of been a staple right now and soon to come. Oh, we’ve also had lettuces and then spinach, more lettuce, Bok choys, a lot of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Richard I Bong Museum in Superior is highlighting Memorial Day for a few reasons this year. Right on time for this day of observance the Veterans Service Office of Douglas County selected the museum to display the ‘Wisconsin Remembers’ exhibit. The exhibit showcases the servicemen that came from each county, that served in the Vietnam War. The…
Superior, Wis.– On a picture-perfect sunny day, a large crowd gathered today at the Greenwood Cemetary. They had the opportunity to witness a variety of events to spotlight those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The rifle ceremony, and a variety of guest speakers highlighted the importance of Memorial Day. I know for all of us, that we may know someone…
ASHLAND, Wis.–A lot of emotions are being felt at the Northland College, because tomorrow will be their final commencement after being open for 133 years. “It’s honestly been kind of a rollercoaster. Because before my freshman year last year, and then obviously we didn’t, and then we found out in February this year again, that we would officially be closing….
FOND DU LAC, Minn.– ‘ANANG Native Cannabis Company’ held their official grand opening today, after a soft launch earlier this week. The dispensary sits on the border of Cloquet and the Reservation on Big Lake Road. With their slogan being ‘Products with Purpose, From Soil to Soul’. The company is excited to bring in a new economic option to the…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 18 years, Frosty Ridge Alpacas has kept a large herd of alpacas. And with owning any animal, there’s special things you need to do to take care of them. But with alpacas, you need to shear them. “I am so happy that we can do this for the folks that live in this area. I remember when…
DULUTH, Minn.– After over a week of battling the wildfires that has cost 30-thousand acres of land, Tuesday morning the St Louis County Board signed a declaration of local state emergency and disaster. 8 days following this disaster, this declaration is a step in the right direction to ensure adequate funding. Over 150 structures, and at least 30 year-round homes…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite beginning operations in late March, the Amazon Distribution Center officially opened its doors today. But in the meantime, Duluth has already seen an impact from this. “This site currently employs 80 folks, there’ll be some indirect employment from that. In addition, the site also employs a delivery service partner, which is not an employer of Amazon but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Coming up on June 7th, Lincoln Park in Duluth will be be experiencing it’s first of a kind ‘banana fun run’. The idea has been in the works for 4 years now, and it is finally in ‘fruition’. Over 300 runners have signed up to get suited up as a banana, and run for a good cause….
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — After the possibility of suffering significant loss with fires it can be a daunting task to figure out next steps towards recovery. With every claim being handled differently, there are a few important things to take care of immediately. Reid Strelow of State Farm in Duluth recommends taking record of damage through photos and videos. They…
DULUTH, Minn.– While the Damiano Center is under construction, one church in Duluth has stepped up to provide a temporary overnight housing solution for those who need it. However, nearby neighbors have voiced their concerns through emails. The ‘Safe Bay’ program has been operating for several years, working alongside CHUM. It’s an opportunity for individuals living out of their car…
DULUTH, Minn.– With everything happening with the fires, it’s no surprise many organizations are stepping up to help. Red Cross’s Executive Director Dan Williams told FOX 21, they train once a year for situations like this. The Red Cross is able to assist with the multiple fires up north, but also the recent West Hillside Manor fire in Moose Lake….
HOYT LAKES, Minn.– Up in the Northeast part of Minnesota, residents are trying to live life as usual. And that is no exception for one of the visitors. Who came up for his annual camping trip. The cluster of wildfires is still continuing to spread. “We just kept an eye online, worried about getting evacuated, so we heard that’s a…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.– Four days after a fire affected the West Hillside Manor Apartment building in Moose Lake, nearly 40 residents have been evacuated. Hotels churches and shelters are stepping up to aid them during this difficult time. “It was midnight, all of a sudden fire strobe lights were going off and I flew out of bed. And went and…
DULUTH, Minn.– The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. “It’s really important to highlight the really vital role that Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior play for bird migration. And even just the interaction of the urban and rural with…
CARLTON, Minn.– Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton near the Fond du Lac Reservation is celebrating the completion of a three-year long project. The 21-million-dollar expansion is finally complete after a year filled with construction. The new event center space is introducing 8 new rooms that can be used for conferences, banquets, or breakout sessions. And with the 20,000…
