One of the challenges facing people living on the street, is what to do with their belongings. A place to put those items until they are needed is the goal of a new resource that launched Tuesday in Duluth. Bins, described as Safe Storage Bins, are now available through the Damiano Center. The run-up and launch had been a little…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation says there will be closures and traffic impacts on I-35 as part of the Twin Ports Interchange project. Crews are working to pour bridge deck, causing reduced lanes and temporary closures. Below is the list of impacts from MnDOT: Wednesday, May 31, at 9 a.m., traffic will be placed in two-lane, two-way…
DULUTH, Minn. — All across America today, millions remembered those who died while serving their country. The Memorial Day parade in West Duluth was part of that. A variety of people walked with our veterans such as business owners and charitable groups. One of them was the Twin Ports Ghostbusters, a charity group who just launched last year. They do…
DULUTH, Minn. –The process to complete park and costal work at Brighton Beach will resume Tuesday. Work has been ongoing for the past several years after a mini-master plan update was approved in 2019. Construction of park amenities and landscape restoration should be completed by the fall. Access to the lake-walk through Brighton Beach will remain open, but plan on…
MAKINEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — 2 people were airlifted to the hospital after a structure fire happened early Monday morning in Makinen Township. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says responding agencies were called out to a structure fire in Unorganized Township 56R-16, Southeast of Eveleth at 4:05 a.m. Police say flames were coming from the outside of the home and…
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad will soon be back on the tracks. It looks a little quiet right now, but things will definitely be picking up as they get ready to reopen in July. During a three-year pause, they’ve been working on everything from improving the tracks to refurbishing authentic rail cars. They have a ninety-minute round-trip that goes…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says lifeguard services are returning to the Park Point Beach House this summer. The full press release on when lifeguards will be on duty is below: Lifeguard services will resume Memorial Day weekend and continue through Labor Day on a schedule that provides more guard hours on typical high use days. Hours of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a perfect day for Parks and Recreation to launch their new Youth on Trails program. Kids were riding new bikes all across Fairmount Park. The Duluth Parks and Rec service is proud to launch their new program that will focus on getting youth on bikes. The initiative is to give youth who normally wouldn’t have…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department sent out a traffic advisory for the annual Duluth Memorial Day Parade and other events happening on Monday. Below is the press release: Traffic Advisory: Memorial Day Parade/Gary Veteran’s Memorial The annual Duluth Memorial Day Parade will start at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29, on Grand Ave in West Duluth/Spirit Valley. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — A dog was rescued after it accidentally went over the edge of a cliff into Lake Superior Thursday. The Duluth Fire Department says the dog named Wim fell about 30 feet down to the water. Wim could not get back up on the hill due to waves pushing the dog into the rocks. The fire department was…
A dispute over mineral leases has ended in favor of Cleveland Cliffs, and Cliffs says the leases will allow it to keep Hibbing Taconite open for at least another two decades. The five-member Minnesota Executive Council chaired by Gov. Walz awarded the company leases for 2,600 acres near Nashwauk. Another company owned by Essar had also been trying to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is opening a new award-winning act this weekend at the NorShor Theatre that’s all about a heartwarming and uplifting adventure. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. It’s a unique theatrical experience that puts you inside the mind of a 15-year-old with autism who is accused of…
DULUTH, Minn. — All across Minnesota people are taking up their instruments and performing classical pieces inspired by Bach. The Minnesota Bach Society had their fourth installment of the Mobile Mini-Concerts Wednesday. Levi Gregg is a local graduate from UMD who was one of the many artists performing across the State. They visited 5 different venues across the Duluth area…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police are actively investigating an over-night shooting that left one person wounded. Duluth Police say it happened in the 6700 block of Redruth Street at 12:35 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, who was then transported to the hospital in stable condition. After initial investigation, police say…
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating 43-year-old John Ellis. “He left his residence and was seen walking through a yard near the 900 block of Trailview Street in Bovey, MN. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and light colored pants,” according to a news release from the BCA. If you have seen…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Debra Hagenbuck. 68, has been found safe after going missing Tuesday afternoon in Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The Grand Rapids Police Department is requesting the public’s help assistance in locating 68-year-old Debra Hagenbuck. “On May 23 around 1:30 p.m., she was seen on foot near the Wal-Mart on 29th Street SE in Grand Rapids. She…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health started up a new lecture series in honor of late Duluth City Councilor Renee Van Nett. The annual lectureship is called “Learning from Influential Leaders.” The first lecture featured Joseph Nayquonabe of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Van Nett passed away about a year ago at the age of 52 after a battle with…
DULUTH, Minn. — “This is by far the most important and substantial legislative session that has ever happened for the city of Duluth and our residents,” said Duluth Mayor Emily Larson. The 2023 Minnesota legislative session has come to a close and Tuesday leaders in Duluth and St. Louis County took to the podium at the DECC celebrating what they…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — One person is dead after a rollover crash happened on Highway 35 in Douglas County near Spooner. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the crash happened Tuesday around 9 a.m. near County Road T. When authorities arrived, they found one of the back-seat passengers, a 24-year-old man from Eden Prairie, was ejected and did not survive….
DULUTH, Minn. — Haines Road in West Duluth will be closed for 5 days starting June 1. The City of Duluth says at the railroad crossing where Haines Road and 40th Avenue West meet, to the intersection of West 8th Street. The closure is so the CN Railroad can make repairs to the railroad crossing. Detour signs will be posted…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is less than a month away. What organizers describe as an unofficial holiday is on June 17th this year. Participants of all ages run every year for various reasons such as charity or just to have fun! Grandma’s Marathon partners with 19 charity organizations such as Make-A-Wish, Ronald McDonald House, and Special Olympics. Last year…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new multi-faceted dental office is coming to downtown Duluth, and it’s focused on providing oral health to low-income families, especially children. The building is located at 25 West Superior Street. Children’s Dental Services is the non-profit behind the project, along with the financial help from 20 organizations and foundations — local and within the state. Organizers…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s just a hop and skip down the rabbit hole to wonderland. Or at least at the AAD Shrine Center it is. Wild Embers Event Services put on an immersive live set that takes you through Wonderland. The kids followed Alice through doors that transformed the room into a magical new world. The 90-minute show allowed kids…
MINNESOTA — More than 42 million people are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend, and according to the American Red Cross that means blood donations may go down significantly. So, to keep people signing up to donate, the Red Cross is doing a few giveaways. Those include getting a free beach towel, a trip to the MLB All-Star game,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Shoreview Natives is a company working on reducing the amount of labor needed to keep up with your lawn care while also giving back to the environment. Focusing on planting native plants to replace typical yards, Shoreview Natives is working on creating pollinator friendly habitats and reinventing people’s lawns. In 2015 they opened their business and…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Racing season is officially underway as drivers took their positions Sunday evening at the Halvor Lines Speedway in Proctor. “I’m kinda over the hill now, so I don’t know a lot of the younger guys, but there’s still some older guys like me racing around. You know, we just haven’t grown up yet and it’s still fun….
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Bud Grant may be the most recognizable figure in all of Minnesota sports, and over the course of his life the 95-year-old made the most of that aura. More than just the winningest coach in Minnesota Vikings history, Grant shined as an athlete across three sports for the Golden Gophers. Then he went on to compete for…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s Christmas again in Duluth. Or at least it is on the set of the Duluth based movie, Rescuing Christmas. Thursday was day 13 out of the 16-day shoot for the Christmas movie. They are working on their 3-day finale that takes place at Bayfront Park. Weather has been playing a big role on production as they…
UPDATE (May 19, 12:25 p.m.) — The Hibbing Police Department says after a thorough search, there is no threat to the Hibbing High School. This was determined after the Duluth Police Bomb Team traveled to Hibbing to search the school after an anonymous tip was placed regarding an alleged bomb threat. ORIGINAL POST: HIBBING, Minn. — An alleged bomb threat…
BABBITT, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a shooting happened at a residence near the City of Babbitt, in the early morning hours Friday. The Sheriff’s Office says at about 12:54 a.m. a report came in of a shooting. Officers learned individuals had forcefully entered the residence and began shooting. No one was hurt. Authorities…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says an attempted robbery happened Thursday night at the Korner Store gas station in Lincoln Park. It happened around 9 p.m. at 1831 West Superior Street. According to DPD Lieutenant Matt McShane, a male entered the building with his hand in his pocket, approached the clerk at the counter, and demanded money. Authorities…
“I’d like to thank the Board of Directors and the staff of the Richard I Bong Veteran’s Museum, especially Executive Director John Gidley, for hosting us in this beautiful space. I hope before everyone leaves you can take a moment to appreciate not only the exhibits but the work of the museum, which features professional research, an innovative education program,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A structure fire occurred in the early morning hours in Lincoln Park on Thursday, displacing three people. The Duluth Fire Department said they got the call around 4 a.m. at a duplex on the 2400 block of West Fourth Street. Responding agencies discovered flames coming from the second floor of a duplex. Fire officials said all residents…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health is speaking out against a nurse staffing bill at the Minnesota Legislature. The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act would establish committees to set specific staffing levels at hospitals. The levels would include a limit on the number of patients a nurse should safely care for. The bill’s sponsors believe it will help the crisis around…
DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all extras! If you’ve ever wanted to be on T.V. now is your opportunity! A holiday movie being filmed in Duluth is looking for volunteer background extras to be a part of the production. People looking to volunteer can go to Bayfront Park Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. A press release…
DULUTH, Minn. — Roger Reinert filed Tuesday morning as a candidate for Mayor of Duluth. “I’m excited to be the very first candidate to file for any office today. That’s representative of my style”, Reinert said in a press release. “I do the things I say I’m going to do, and I get out there and get after it.” Reinert…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A driver from Rosemount, Minnesota was rescued just North of Cook Monday morning after her vehicle went down an embankment and struck a tree. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the 60-year-old woman was trapped inside when crews arrived at 10:46 a.m. Cook Fire Department crews freed the woman from the wreckage. The woman…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA — An air quality alert has been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that will take effect on Tuesday. The alert is due to wildfire smoke. The affected areas are northern Minnesota, including the tribal nations of Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake, Red Lake, and Mille Lacs. The alert will start at 4 a.m. and…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — A missing man was found dead in a lake in Cook County. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release a 63-year-old man from Texas named Mickeal Ray Brown was reported missing on Seagull Lake at 11:24 p.m. Sunday. Cook County Search and Rescue searched for where he was last seen which was near…
ASHLAND, Wis. — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says 3 people have been arrested and charged after a drug trafficking investigation was conducted. Police say it happened in April after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Township of Sanborn. Deputies found 34 grams of fentanyl, along with packaging material, firearms, and $6,200 in cash. Authorities say…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A Mora man has been sentenced for the murder of a man in Makinen in 2019. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says J. Nicholas Cramer was sentenced Friday to over 36 years in prison. Cramer murdered Frank Gerald Meyer on October 2, 2019. According to the criminal complaint, Meyer had been allowing Cramer and his…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says portions of Skyline Parkway and other seasonally closed portions of roads are reopening Friday to drivers. These roads close annually in the winter. The portions of roads reopening for motorized traffic include: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road from Lakeview Chalet to Maxwell Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — All that sand and road salt is seen all over the place. The City of Duluth has set up collection sites so that it doesn’t end up in streams, the St. Louis River, and Lake Superior. The 5 sites include Wheeler Field, Piedmont Community Center, Duluth Heights Community Center, Chester Park, and Portman Park. The disposal dumpsters…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a stabbing took place Wednesday night in Mountain Iron. According to a press release it happened just before 5 p.m. outside of Adventures Restaurant on Mountain Iron Drive. The release states all parties involved in the assault fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Both the…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a runaway 12-year-old boy. Leon Roy Friedman was last seen around the Cloquet Middle School soccer fields near the end of school day on Monday. He is not in immediate danger, but police are hoping he will be located to ensure he is safe. Leon is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Flags across the country are at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Allen, Texas. Eight people were killed and at least seven others injured when a 33-year-old man starting firing outside an outlet mall Saturday. In his proclamation, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says quote “As we mourn the loss of the victims of…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — Four staff from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) in Moose Lake were taken to the hospital after an assault by a client. According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services it happened Monday after a client picked up a chair and struck a security counselor. Officials say 3 other staff members intervened to protect the…
TWIN PORTS — It is migratory shorebird season in the Twin Ports and the St. Louis River Alliance is keeping an eye on the beaches for one endangered species. It’s the Piping Plover, which is a small bird that nests and feeds along beaches. Plover monitoring will be happening at the Wisconsin Point and Minnesota Point beaches to ensure its…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Police are investigating after two men were stabbed early Monday morning. The police department says it happened in the 10 block of North 24th Street in Superior around 12:55 a.m. Police say when officers arrived, they found 2 men that were stabbed. They were then brought to the hospital in stable condition. This is an active…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. May 5, 6-9 p.m.: American Runner Kara Goucher to hold “Author Talk” event at Fitger’s Bookstore in Duluth. May 5, 6-8:30 p.m.: Simply Ballroom free birthday event in Duluth. May 5-7: World of Accordions Historical Festival at the Harrington…
