UPDATE (July 11, 1:30 p.m.) — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says that Kenneth Peterson, who has been missing from the Meadowlands area has been found safe. ORIGINAL POST: MEADOWLANDS, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man from Meadowlands. 51-year-old Kenneth Scott Peterson was last seen leaving…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Men As Peacemakers is working to help stop domestic violence. Just last year alone, 70,000 Minnesota women received help from domestic violence agencies, according to the Safe Haven Shelter. To help reduce that violence, there are groups like Men As Peacemakers in Duluth working to help prevent violence against women and children. Training was held Monday…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new Chester Bowl Bridge officially opened this afternoon. It was a beautiful day today as the Chester Bowl Bridge officially re-opened. Many were present to celebrate rebuilding the bridge that was washed out in the 2012 flood. After the flood, a temporary footbridge was used during certain times of the year, but it had its own…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man over the weekend. The shooting was reported at 10:20 a.m. Saturday on the 600 block of 9th Street South in Virginia. Upon arrival, an adult male suspect was taken into custody without incident. The gunshot victim was transported to a Duluth hospital. His condition was…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Friday afternoon shortly before 3:30, a two-vehicle crash just south of Two Harbors on Highway 61 critically injured 10-Year-old Balle Gizelda Jimbo of Minneapolis. Balle was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center. Balle was a passenger in a 2016 Honda Pilot being driven by 44-year-old Manuel Jesus Jimbo when it was rear-ended by a 2015…
TWO HARBORS, MINN. – There are countless reasons to head up the North Shore, and Two Harbor SHeritage Days is certainly one of them. The streets and sidewalks were filled with people out enjoying a Friday in July. There was a mix of street vendors, and various booths and displays. You couldn’t walk far without seeing something to eat, or…
BIWABIK, Minn. — The Gilbert Police Department released new information involving a death investigation in the city of Biwabik. UPDATE: (7/7/2023) — Police say evidence on scene indicates that Buschman entered the freezer on his own accord. According to a press release, investigators located a metal lawn ornament rod that was inserted from inside of the freezer towards the latching…
On Monday, the body of a Pengilly man was found in the water, when it was noticed that a boat with no one in it was circling on the lake. In a press release, the Itasca County Sheriff’s office said it got a 9-1-1 call just before 10 a.m. that an empty boat was circling on the north side of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch the last five minutes of Duluth’s fireworks show at 4th Fest! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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SUPERIOR, Wis. — Hundreds of people lined Belknap Street in Superior Tuesday afternoon for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
RED WING, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota are searching Tuesday for three men who are missing from a fishing boat in the Mississippi River. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office said that around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a 911 call reported that a man fell into the river while fishing near the town of Red Wing, at a point where the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 4th of July holiday is always a busy one for Superior Meats. Brats are a fan favorite with over 100 different types of brats offered at the store. Some of the more popular flavors are chili cheese, apple, and German brats. Superior Meats is opened on the 4th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Categories:…
With many area burning restrictions lifted or eased in recent days, it is expected that more people will be wanting to light fireworks on their own. Those who deal with fireworks and those who deal with the aftermath of injuries are reminding people to be careful. Despite the lack of rain early this summer, sales have been pretty steady at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Blatnik Bridge is Minnesota’s second largest and it carries more than 33,000 vehicles each day. It’s been in service since 1960 and is in need of a replacement. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin came to Superior Friday to talk about the significance of the bridge and the governor’s budget that would set aside…
DULUTH, Minn. — People with a green thumbs were in heaven Saturday for a pop-up plant sale at Baily Builds on Grand Avenue. Sweet Green Plantscapes offering a variety of options for plant care at homes and businesses. Baily Builds is located on the 5700 block of Grand Avenue. It’s a new women-owned business featuring a wide variety of houseplants…
Super One presented a check donation to the American Cancer Society Thursday morning in Hermantown. Super One President Patrick Miner presented a $76,000 check to the American Cancer Society. Customers made donations at forty-four Super One locations during several weeks in June. He expressed gratitude to customers for the campaign’s success. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have generous customers in the…
If you have a pet, there’s not much worse than the feeling you get when it disappears or gets lost. That is why many people showed up at Animal Allies on Thursday. No, it was not to find a lost pet, but to make sure theirs is easier to get back if it does get lost. For two hours in…
Regardless of what sport you play, almost everyone is interested in getting a little stronger. For some, that means heading to the gym. A Twin Ports couple has combined their love for each other with their love of lifting weights. The result is a new, state-of-the-art weightlifting facility. They titled it Los Campeones, or The Champions. Owner Carl Sievert began…
BWCA, MINN. –On Friday, June 23, the body of Lester Jay Hochstetler, 18, of Clear Lake Wisconsin, was recovered from Gillis Lake where he had been canoeing with 3 other men. Hochstetler was missing after a canoe capsized late on the evening of Wednesday, June 21. Gillis Lake is in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The Cook County…
UPDATE (June 26, 11:08 a.m.) — The adult swimmer who drowned in Lake Nebagamon Friday afternoon has been identified. The victim is 74-year-old George Goetz from Menomonee Falls. Police say he was in the area camping with a friend when they decided to go swimming to cool off. He then went under the water and never resurfaced. ORIGINAL POST: LAKE…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday night at 5814 Elinor Street. The fire department says it happened around 5:35 p.m. Upon arrival crews report finding that the fire started in a bedroom of the one and a half-story home. They say the door of that bedroom was closed which helped prevent the fire from…
UPDATE (June 21, 2:25 p.m.) — The people that died in a plane crash Wednesday morning north of Duluth have been identified. They are 60-year-old Bryan Handyside from unorganized township 54R13 and 64-year-old Matthew Joseph from Duluth. Both of them worked at Cirrus, but the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the airplane was privately owned. Handyside was piloting the…
HIBBING, Minn. — A tragic ATV accident near Hibbing this past weekend, which resulted in the death of a 4-year-old boy. Hibbing Police say they got word around 4:15 pm. on Saturday, June 17, in the area between Hull Rust Mine View and the Mesabi Trail. A 28-year-old man was driving the ATV with two boys, ages 4 and 7,…
If spaghetti and carb-loading aren’t your thing, how about just getting outside on a great day? Especially if you’re a kid. Or a parent who wants a kid to burn off some sugar. An event Friday at Bayfront was aimed at getting kids involved. Logically enough, it was hosted by the Young Athletes Foundation, or YAF. Kids could stretch their…
Something that always goes well before twenty-six miles of running, is twenty-six miles of spaghetti noodles. Visitors could start slurping their noodles and sauce at the DECC beginning at eleven Friday morning. There are many traditions associated with Grandma’s, and the pasta feed is just one of them. Meaghan Burns and her husband from Lino Lakes will be running. This…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. Motorists can expect man road closures and traffic backups. Below is the press release from the police department: Saturday, June 17: Road Closures Scenic Highway 61, along Lake Superior from Duluth to Two Harbors, will close to traffic at 4:15 a.m. Scenic Highway 61,…
UPDATE (June 16, 2:40 p.m.) —Â The Minnesota State Patrol says it was a small single-engine aircraft that made an emergency landing on I-35. The airplane then stopped in the roadside ditch, landing safely. The state patrol says no injuries were reported and there was minor to no damage to the aircraft. ORIGINAL POST: BARNUM, Minn. — MnDOT has sent out…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for events happening Friday as a part of Grandma’s Marathon. Below is the press release from the police department: WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K: Traffic Advisory – Friday, June 16, 2023 The William A. Irvin 5K race will begin at 6:00 p.m. Harbor Drive behind the DECC will close to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says they responded to a water emergency of a vehicle found submerged in a slip near the Duluth Harbor on Helberg Drive. It happened at 12:15 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was found on the shore. The driver was uninjured and was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, according…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says burning restrictions will begin for Northeast Minnesota Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions are for Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties. Below is part of a press release: Burning permits will not be issued for brush or yard waste No fireworks may be ignited on any public or private land…
DULUTH, Minn. — The former owner of Ganucci’s Restaurant in West Duluth has been sentenced to 6 years in prison after sexually assaulting two children. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says William Kalligher pleaded guilty Monday to Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Attempted First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Court documents say a 25-year-old man told police that Kalligher forced…
UPDATE (June 12, 12:30 p.m.) — The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle crash Monday morning. The motorcyclist is 20-year-old Leo Buxbaum. Police say he died from injuries related to the crash. UPDATE (June 12, 11:07 a.m.) — Duluth Police say the traffic fatality that occurred on West Arrowhead Road was…
DULUTH, MINN. –A key member of the Duluth City administration and a longtime community member has passed away. Chris Fleege was the city’s Director of Planning and Economic Development. According to his obituary, he died last Sunday at home of natural causes, surrounded by family. He was 61. Fleege joined the city in 2019 as part of a varied and…
NORTHLAND — If you wanna know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
Courtesy: Trevor Rowley DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, with the help of Duluth Police arrested a convicted felon who they say was in possession of a loaded firearm and drugs. According to the Duluth Police Department it happened near 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Street around noon Wednesday. A Fox21 viewer, Trevor Rowley captured the…
PROCTOR, Minn. — One of the Northland’s premier racetracks is back open for the season. And it’s got some history and a community like no other. This week’s Knowing Your Neighbors is at the Proctor Speedway. Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — If Cinderella can have glass slippers, you can have your very own glass hummingbird feeder thanks to Lake Superior Art Glass. The glass-blowing experience in Canal Park is happening through the month of July. You don’t have to be an expert either. Skilled artists work with you to customize your very own feeder. You can choose the…
Hi! I’m Maria. I joined the Fox 21 news team in June 2022, taking on multiple roles at the station. I currently serve as the independent Morning News Anchor, Producer, and Reporter. Born and raised on the Canadian border in the small town of International Falls, Minnesota, my love runs deep for the Northland. I am a Bulldog alumni, graduating…
DULUTH, Minn. — A restoration project is underway to revive forest along the St. Louis River that’s dying from an Emerald Ash Borer outbreak from a decade ago. The work is happening along the shorelines and islands in the upper St. Louis River Estuary. Crews are preparing to plant 60,000 tree seedlings over the next three years. The Lake Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament was a success Saturday with a record-breaking fundraising amount raised. The event raised over $284,000. This year adaptive fishing equipment was provided for those afflicted by the disease to be able to fish. 103 boats were on the water at Island Lake and more teams competed virtually. Organizers say all money…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines and Landline have extended their promotion providing free transportation to and from Duluth from MSP. Officials said in a press release that the popularity of the “Duluth to MSP for No Fee” has risen. Sun Country will now waive the fee on connections through December 15, 2023. And to get the deal you will…
DULUTH, Minn. — HBCUs are Historic Black College and Universities. They provide an upper education for students while creating a supportive community around them. Many people in the Northland aren’t aware because Minnesota, and primarily northern Minnesota, doesn’t have many. The Zeitgeist Atrium hosted a trip fundraiser Thursday to support students from the Duluth-area high school and colleges. They will…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Another step toward more solar energy took place on the Iron Range Friday. Minnesota Power unveiled and showed-off the second of its three new solar projects. This one is near Hoyt Lakes and is known as the Laskin Solar Project. It will generate enough energy to power 1,100 homes a year. There was a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Folk School was full of scientific brains Thursday night as the community gathered to talk about cats, cake, and other Quantum Analogies. Cafe Scientifique is a monthly free event the Folk School hosts. The public is invited to come and discuss a range of topics in the scientific community. Each month they get different guest…
6:45 p.m. Update:Â Authorities have called off their search for Larry Kallberg after they say he returned home safe. CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 82-year-old man named Larry Edward Kallberg. Police say Kallberg was last seen at 4 p.m. Tuesday leaving his house in his vehicle. He drives…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota is working hard with first responders and engineers to reduce the number of traffic related deaths. The Towards Zero Death workshop is recognizing 20 years of saving lives. Law enforcement is working with engineers and emergency responders to make Minnesota Roads a safe environment. In the meetings they work on strategizing and ways to educate before…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spectrum and Ovation TV Presented a $10,000 check to the Duluth Art Institute Wednesday night. The Stand for the Arts Award recognizes organizations doing work with injustice. The Duluth Art Institute hosted their annual member show. This year they voted in a new board member before receiving the Stand for the Arts Award. The Executive Director says…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation says drivers will encounter closures and a new detour starting June 1 at Haines Road. It is all part of the Twin Ports Interchange project, as Haines Road has been used as a detour route for it. Now MnDOT says due to the CN Railroad needing to make repairs to the railroad…
