SUPERIOR, Wis. — Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is getting ready for Bock Fest this weekend. Bock beers originate from Germany and are traditionally sold in the spring, making this the perfect time for the fest. There will be of course live music and fire poking of bocks. That’s where a hot poker goes into a bock beer and caramelizes…
FOX21’s Ken Slama is back at Duluth’s Best Bread with co-owner Robert Lillegard. In this segment they make a Duluth Latte which is made with oat milk and real maple syrup. Watch the video above and check out their website here. Categories: Cooking Connection, News, News – Latest News
In this week’s Cooking Connection FOX21’s Ken Slama takes us to Duluth’s Best Bread. Owner Robert Lillegard shows us how to make a Gooey Caramel Roll Latte. This is Duluth’s Best Bread’s second location in Downtown Duluth, which opened up in August of 2022. To check out their website, click here. Categories: Cooking Connection, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. — Gordy’s Hi-Hat, a popular burger restaurant in Cloquet announced their 2023 opening date in a fun way. Gordy’s great grandson made the announcement via Facebook with the video above. Mark your calendar, Gordy’s Hi-Hat opens soon for their 63rd season on March 22. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
HIBBING, Minn. — A new video production studio is now open in Hibbing. Leedrick Studios helps bring their customers ideas to life by providing the latest technology and resources to make videos. The female and veteran owned business puts together all kinds of work from educational and explainer videos to general commercials. The studio is available for rent and includes…
DULUTH, Minn. — A $900 million project is nearing completion at Essentia Health after over 3 years of construction. The Vision Northland Project, which is the new Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center is about 98% done. Plans are being made to occupy the 19-story building, as there are just a few things left to do. The 942,000 square foot hospital…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 19th annual Great Lake Mono-Ski Madness and Race Camp took place at Spirit Mountain this week, bringing people with disabilities of all ages in to hit the slopes. Mono-Skiing is a form of independent skiing where people learn to load themselves on chair lifts and ride down the hill all by themselves. This 3-day event is…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD hosted its annual Summit Wednesday on Equity, Race and Ethnicity with the goal of inspiring change for greater equality for all. The Summit’s theme was “Decolonizing Our Institutions and Communities.” It included workshops and a play inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. UMD’s Commission on Equity, Race and Ethnicity put on the conference and is…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday students at Stowe Elementary in Duluth got to take part in a fun annual reading event. The Gary New Duluth Development Alliance hosted its 8th annual “I Love to Read” 2-day event at the REC, giving out free books to students. A class stops by every hour with the opportunity to listen to a story,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local ski resort is saying thank you to Duluth residents by offering special discounted rates Thursday and Sunday. Spirit Mountain is putting on its third annual Spirit Loves Duluth Days. They’re offering $5 passes on lift tickets, Nordic passes, rentals, and tubing. The hill puts this on to show appreciation for the City of Duluth, which…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — Thursday’s mess-of-a-storm isn’t stopping the grand opening of Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar on Island Lake. Doors open at noon in what used to be Boondocks Saloon and Grill on the south end of Island Lake. The owners of Lake Effect also own Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Canal Park. The new space features a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids were putting their putt-putt skills to the test Tuesday at the Duluth Public Library. The library is taking advantage of many kids having the week off of school for winter break. And to get families to come out they set up 9-holes of mini golf that is absolutely free. Kids will even get to pick a…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like free, then the Lake Superior Zoo was the place to be on Monday. The Zoo opened its doors for a free community day. It’s an annual event as a way to thank members and guests for their support to the Zoo’s mission. The staff also hopes the day will expose young people to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — You may be familiar with father daughter and mother son dances, but have you heard of a family dance? One event center in Duluth has found a new way to bring the whole family together. Greysolon by Blackwoods is putting on Family Dinner Dances as a way to help families create new memories. The night is full…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR has announced the first Eagle egg of the 2023 season is here. The egg came around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon and the DNR says there may be more eggs coming within the next few days. As for this egg it is expected to hatch after 34-39 days. Both parents will take turns keeping the egg warm…
DULUTH, Minn. — In February the last thing we expect is rain, and for businesses like ski resorts it’s not ideal. Spirit Mountain in Duluth is prepared for all different types of challenges. Every winter Spirit Mountain is hit with different problems and variables that may affect the snow on the slopes. But in order to stay ready, they have…
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s is celebrating the opening of a new multi-million-dollar OB-GYN clinic and lab in Downtown Duluth. The $5.2 million renovation project involved a total renovation of the third floor of the hospital’s Lakeview Building. Which is on the corner of 10th Avenue East and Superior Street. The new space is double the size of the old…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday, UMD students were at the Capitol in St. Paul to lobby on behalf of the University. Bulldog Lobby Day is an annual student led event where students advocate for the University’s legislative priorities. The issues students talked with legislators and staff members about included renovating and updating campus facilities, as well as funding for student scholarships….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Well, when you think of the Super Bowl, what kind of appetizers do you think of? Chicken wings of course! For one business in Superior called the Wide World of Wings this is a super week for business. They are offering a Super Bowl special of 50 wings for $42.50. As you might imagine, this is their…
CLOQUET, Minn. — With the Super Bowl comes the half time show, commercials, and of course lots of food. One local meat market in Cloquet is preparing for fans to stop by and pick up their appetizers for the big game. The B&B Market owner says similar to past years the biggest requests have been chicken wings, smoked weenies, and…
CLOQUET, Minn. — On Tuesday, a book sale was held at the Cloquet Public Library to raise money to support their programming. The Friends of the Cloquet Public Library group puts on these book sales a few times a month by filling up a room full of many fun options. From jigsaw puzzles, children’s books, How To’s, audiobooks, and more….
DULUTH, Minn. — A local upcycling store is closing its doors in Downtown Duluth. Reimagined by T. Underwood on West 1st Street has been around for 4 years, helping the community make their home more homey, holding workshops to teach skills, and helping out other small businesses. Throughout the last 4 years the store has been through a lot from…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Transit Authority is taking on a new initiative, offering free rides to the community Friday and Saturday. Transit Equity Day is a national day to commemorate Civil Rights icons such as Rosa Parks during Black History month. The DTA is taking part in this by offering free fares on the Stride Paratransit and DTA Fixed-Route…
MINNESOTA — Well things are looking up for the St. Louis River Area of Concern as they recently checked off a crucial item on their list to make the river cleaner and healthier. This accomplishment was the Degraded Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairment, which they achieved by habitat restoration to improve healthy wildlife and fish populations. According to…
DULUTH, Minn. — “Hotdish has everything that you need as far as hitting all the food groups and also like I feel like hotdish is so Minnesota. And it’s cold and it’s comforting,” said Rachael Morris, customer of Haulin’ Hotdish. The Haulin’ Hotdish Food Truck is officially in business after deciding winter would be the perfect time to open. Haulin’…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — What better way to warm up in this winter cold than to stop by a local coffee shop? Tucked away in a cedar forest in Two Harbors is Cedar Coffee Company. The coffee shop offers not only various types of drinks, but ways to get outside with snowshoes and fire pits. They even make all of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every October and January a community event is held as a one-stop-shop service for Northland members in need. Thursday, the Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect that involved local organizations such as Safe Haven, Life House, and the Salvation Army. They provided various free resources such as haircuts, hot meals, and help with getting warrants…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army is walking away with over $90,000, nearly double what they usually receive, thanks to a new campaign by Miner’s Incorporated. At select Northland Super Ones, the Register Campaign was added to make donating easier. This made it so customers could donate just by clicking on the pin pad when checking out. It added an…
DULUTH, Minn. – “People have been asking, “When’s the beer going to come? When’s the beer going to come?” for the last almost two years. So, the day is finally here,” Clyde Brewing Head Brewer, Dale Kleinschmidt says. Clyde Brewing officially opened its taps on January 16th in the Clyde building in Lincoln Park. The kick-off had taste testings of…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A new monthly event started Monday at the Cloquet Public Library bringing children and dogs closer together. It’s called “Barks and Books” and let’s children go to the library and sit and read to a therapy dog. The program is meant to promote enjoyable reading for kids to take the pressure off of trying to get all…
DULUTH, Minn. — While most food trucks in the Northland pack up and close down in the winter, one decided it would be the perfect time to open. The Haulin’ Hotdish food truck made its debut Thursday at a private event at Cirrus Aircraft. The owners believe it could be the first winter food truck in the area. It offers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Clyde Iron Works is celebrating a big expansion into the brewing business. Clyde Brewing is located in the Clyde building in Lincoln Park. Monday, the kick-off had taste testings of their 6 new brews, plus a root beer for those not wanting alcohol. All of the traditional style beers are dedicated to the manufacturing history of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northlanders were down at the DECC Thursday morning, taking in the scenery of Lake Superior and the Lift Bridge for some fresh coffee and conversations. It’s all part of the DECC’s new program, “Sunrise Coffee” where every Thursday morning in January the community is welcome to enjoy the sunrise. The best part is that it’s all free….
DULUTH, Minn. — Over in the Lincoln Park Craft District, a new business opened up for those looking to spice up their food and drink game. The Spice and Tea Exchange has been open since mid-October and features over 1,100 different spices and teas, from international spices like Jamaican Jerk to wellness teas for lifestyle benefits. All of the spice…
DULUTH, Minn. — For those that still have their Christmas tree up and need to know what to do with it, there are a bunch of drop off sites in the Duluth area. WLSSD’s treecycling program is where the community can bring their trees to specific drop off zones for them to be recycled responsibly. You just have to make…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, also known as CASDA, is ringing in the New Year with new money, thanks to Nummi Jewelers in Superior. This summer Nummi Jewelers played a game with customers where they would pop balloons and win something, and in exchange for that the customers would donate money to CASDA. Well, that…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — CASDA is putting on their annual New Year’s Eve Gala Saturday night, and they are celebrating with a “Behind the Mask” themed fundraiser. The last few years the Gala was held online, but now it’s finally back in person. It is their biggest fundraiser of the year with music, a silent auction, appetizers, games, and even a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A cultural book signing took place at Zenith Bookstore Thursday, honoring a local author from Cloquet. The author, Tom Peacock is a member of the Fund du Lac Band of Lake Superior and has written around a dozen books. The work he was showcasing was, “The Wolf’s Trail,” an Ojibwe story about an elder wolf teaching a…
DULUTH, Minn. — After several weeks of festive lights, Bentleyville has wrapped up its season and now it’s time to put it all away. Bentleyville is decorated with more than 5,000,000 lights, and in the past has helped raise close to 18,000 pounds of food. The free light show takes more than a month to put together. The Executive Director,…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s going to be a very merry Christmas for the Duluth Salvation Army as they received a big donation Friday morning. On Wednesday the Salvation Army believed they would not reach their Red Kettle goal of $215,000, but to their surprise an anonymous donor called and gave them an early Christmas present of $50,000. This is the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Potato peelers were peeling away Friday getting ready for the annual VFW Christmas Eve dinner. Throughout the week volunteers have been prepping 30 turkeys, 150-200 pounds of potatoes, and 150 pounds of sweet potatoes. And it’s not just prepping food, volunteers are even shoveling and getting tables decorated. One veteran drives 50 miles to help get the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Christmas Eve dinner at VFW Hall is happening in Duluth on Saturday. But first to make the special event happen, volunteers spend the whole week before preparing. Turkey, gravy, vegetables, white and sweet potatoes, and pie will be served. Organizers are planning for 300 people but with the weather, they will happily feed whoever shows…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas is just a few days away, have you finished wrapping all your gifts? At Hucklebeary Gift Shop, they provide gift wrapping for those who need a little help. They also have a large selection of wrapping paper and supplies ready for you if you plan to do it yourself. Fox 21 spoke with the owner of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over $200,000 was raised during Vatican Unveiled, a historic collection of rare artifacts that was exhibited at the DECC this last summer. And the proceeds were presented Wednesday morning, just in time for Christmas. Vatican Unveiled is the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome. A local priest from Duluth named Father Richard Kunst curated the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Women’s Care Center in Duluth was overflowing with gifts and holiday spirit during their annual open house toy giveaway Tuesday. Gifts for all ages were donated by the community in order to make this event happen. The Center serves their clients first and then opens their arms to the public by having people come in and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A generous donation event was happening in Duluth Tuesday, at the Salvation Army. The Duluth Salvation Army puts on an annual Christmas distribution event where toys are given to children and a full Christmas dinner is provided. 653 families will be served, and kids will get 4 toys each through Christmas. The Director of Development said as…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas is less than 2 weeks away, and the Duluth Salvation Army is still in need of donations, especially gifts for teenagers. Right now, the bins for teens are only half-full compared to other bins that are overflowing with toys. The Salvation Army said in a press release they think teens aren’t the first to come to…
DULUTH, Minn. — With finals around the corner UMD hosted an event today to stress a little less. Friday was the last day of fall semester classes for UMD students as they prepare for finals. The Stress Less event was held in Griggs Center from 10 a.m. to noon as a way to eat some good food, make crafts, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday morning, a generous donation of over $50,000 was made to the Solvay Hospice House. Super One Foods and the Miller-Dwan Foundation have been partnering for 15 years to raise money for the Solvay Hospice House. November is National Hospice Month and every year Super One stores in the northland sell paper house ornaments as part of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Art Glass is celebrating the holiday season with its annual snowman and ornament-making classes. The classes are 30 minutes, and they are DIY style, where you’ll get to make design decisions regarding the details of the ornament or snowman and then watch an artist glass blow your creation into a masterpiece. If you want to…
