Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken has been on the job as the city’s top cop for roughly 90 days now, and he’s talking to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about hard research underway to decide whether more cops should be on the streets of Duluth.
Around 300 vendors in white tents and 25 food booths formed lines in Whiteside Park in Ely, for the 36th annual Blueberry Art Festival.
The Other Place Bar hosted the first annual Woodland Days, where people came together for drinks, food, and a good time.
Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford, who was raised in the Duluth at the age of 3, is debuting her first-ever Netflix series Friday called “Lady Dynamite.” FOX 21’s Dan Hanger met up Bamford’s parents and sister Thursday who said they are anxious to watch.
The Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church hosted the 24th Annual Taste of Greece Festival.
While many homeowners are waiting in desperation for the power to come back on, some businesses are also still without electricity.
Live Music and Beer brought out Thousands of people to the All Pints North Summer Brew Fest.
Downed power lines and trees are still scattered across Duluth, where the city has around 6 cleaning crews at any given time working to clear the streets.
Unusual high temperatures in the Northland forecast cause health concerns.
The Agate Days in Moose Lake is the region’s largest gem and mineral show, and includes not just Agates but also displays of fossils, minerals and jewelry.
The Hermantown Summerfest is wrapping up Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation applied for the U.S. Department of Transportation Fast Lane Grant in hopes of having it help pay for a multi-million dollar reconstruction project on a portion of highway called the Twin Ports Interchange.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith are traveling across the state surveying storm damage.
Families and their four-legged friends gathered for the pet parade at Hermantown’s Summerfest. Pets of all kinds including dogs, cats, goats, and even rabbits wore different costumes and strutted their stuff.
As the end of June approaches Duluth public schools continue to work toward finalizing a budget plan.
The 7th annual Lumberjack Laps Fun Run was held at the Cloquet High School Track.
Trouble the Brown Bear has been at the Lake Superior Zoo for 16 years, but is permanently moving to a bear sanctuary. To say goodbye to the beloved bear, the Zoo hosted special events.
Fishing is part of the culture of the Northland, and with the beginning of the fishing season, Anglers can be seen flocking to the lakes
Duluth city leaders, politicians and the medical community are working to reverse the trend of opioid addiction in our communities.
In a two-part special report FOX 21’s Dan Hanger gives you a rare look inside the lives of Duluth’s undercover investigators who are putting their lives on the line to help stop drug dealers from taking over the streets and preying on people addicted to opioids.
With spring officially here it’s time for the 54th Annual Homes on Parade.
Cloquet is still searching for vandals after around 25 gravestones were knocked to the ground and damaged.
A fire broke out Saturday in a remote area along Pike River in Embarrass.
Multiple fires broke out on Friday, scattered across several miles near Hoyt Lakes.
Over 200 bands and over 40 venues all participate in Homegrown.
Over in Deer River citizens gathered to celebrate phase one of the King Elementary School expansion being complete and break ground on phase two.
Temple Israel of Duluth hosted a traditional Jewish lunch and silent auction Sunday to benefit the restoration of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, which was heavily damaged by fire earlier this year.
A Festival featuring eight days of Homegrown music kicked off in Duluth Sunday.
Children and the young at heart spent the day dancing and singing to family friendly tunes Sunday.
Community leaders got a firsthand look into the fire fighter experience today.
UW–Superior raised awareness and started a discussion for Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Monday night Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College students took 150 people through a HairStory.
Thousands of Cyclists gathered 10th annual bike swap to score some sweet deals on bikes, but it’s an event each year where everyone wins.
It’s International Astronomy day, a day encouraging people to gaze up at the stars.
Hundreds of community members joined together in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies.
Superior is described as a dog friendly community but one thing that it’s missing is a dog park.
Tuesday night the Superior City Council got a new look, after three incumbents lost their seats this past election.
A group of UMD researchers have returned after a grueling month of field work in Mexico and they are now reflecting on the experience.
Students preparing to attend college have already made so many decisions but one more decision they will have to make is about alcohol use.
Store owners, staff, customers, and artists are honoring the special role independently owned music shops play in the community
There’s nothing like a bowl of hearty chili clearly UMD thinks the same thing. Friday, students participated in an old fashion chili cook-off .The University Honors Student Association held an end-of- the-year celebration at the Steve O’Neil Apartment Complex.
Volunteer coaches teach Courage Kenny members archery.
A Hermantown teacher is being recognized as one of the best in the state.
It was an emotional day at Ordean Middle school, where around 150 members of the 312 unit said their goodbyes to friends and family.
Esko’s robotics team is headed to St. Louis but needed help to fund the trip.
Two Harbors is moving upward in the world of bath houses for campers but the cost of this expansion has raised a few eyebrows.
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Minnesota State Parks
The Lakers have been coming in and out of the twin ports for a few weeks, but the first oceangoing vessel sailed into the port of Duluth and Superior on Sunday.
Ashland opens their new fire department building up to the community to celebrate it’s completion.
Hermantown’s new state-of-the-art high school is now roughly 70 percent complete, and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger is giving you an exclusive first look inside.
