HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Police say a man has been arrested after threatening to kill someone with a gun Thursday. According to the Hermantown Police Department, just before 4:30 p.m. police responded to the 4200 block of Timber Ridge Lane where they learned a 75-year-old man had left the area in a vehicle. Authorities found the man just a short…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. April 28-30: Go, Dog. Go! At the West Theater in Duluth. April 29, 10am-7pm: Independent Bookstore Day Celebration at Zenith Bookstore. April 29, 9-11am and 2-4pm: Healthy Kids Day 2023 at the downtown Duluth YMCA, then at the Essentia…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time ever, the Northern Lights Express project now has financial backing from the Minnesota House and the Senate. The Senate has approved $50 million toward the passenger rail service between the Twin Ports and Minneapolis. This comes after the House Transportation Committee set aside full funding for NLX in its omnibus bill and was…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection, we take you to the Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages to preview a steamy event being cooked up along the North Shore. Categories: Cooking Connection, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area YMCA celebrates its afterschool professionals for national afterschool appreciation week. This week is about appreciating and advocating for those who work with this communities’ youths during out-of-school hours. The Duluth Area YMCA is making a comeback after the Covid Pandemic. With 140 staff members and growing, they are able to provide care to 1,000…
DULUTH, Minn. — The American Heart Association and St. Lukes’s hosted their 19th annual Go Red for Women event. 200 people were wearing red in support for women’s cardiovascular disease. With heart disease becoming more prominent the American Heart Association wants to spread the word on the importance of healthy living. The event had a focus on hands-only CPR practices…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was found in the water outside near Pier B, according to a press release from the Duluth Fire Department. The fire department says they responded to a water emergency just before 8:30 Thursday morning at 800 Railroad Street. When multiple responding agencies arrived, they found a man…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo officially has a new resident named Zoozee. They are making preparations to open up a new outside exhibit that will feature Zoozee the red panda. The zoo began the process of bringing this new species to Duluth a year ago. The red panda is currently the only one residing in the state of…
UPDATE (Tuesday, 4:20 p.m.) — There is new information regarding the suspicious device that was determined non-threatening at UMD on Monday. Campus police tell Fox21 that someone intentionally placed the object to cause alarm. The following statement is from the UMD Police Chief, Sean Huls: Yesterday, we released a SAFE-U alert after learning of a suspicious device at the research…
DULUTH, Minn. — April 24th marks Workers’ Memorial Day this year. Duluth Labor Temple hosted their 30th annual memorial service on Monday morning. It’s a day to remember those who have lost their lives while at work. There was a ceremony outside the temple again this year. During that time, a tree is planted in honor of those who have…
Pictures are from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. — A Superior school bus was in an accident Monday morning. School officials said in a press release no students were on board and the bus driver is uninjured. The accident happened on East County Road B in the Town of Summit near Patzau just before 9 a.m….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The School District of Superior is investigating after a student brought a loaded gun to the Superior High School Monday morning. According to a press release from the school, another student had reported the gun to the school’s administration. The Superior Police Department along with school administrators immediately confiscated the weapon and removed the student from campus….
DULUTH, Minn. — At the height of a large shortage of workers in the aviation field… Lake Superior College held an open house Friday, showing off the best things about their aviation programs, in hopes of reeling in some new recruits. LSC has both aviation maintenance technology and professional pilot programs in a time of desperate need for people in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate has announced her run for the Duluth City Council. Therese Wisocki told FOX 21 on Sunday that she’s a retired telecommunications professional who has never run for political office before. Wisocki said she’s hoping to focus on improving public safety downtown and bringing new development there. Rising property taxes and low wages are also on…
DULUTH, Minn. — WLSSD hosted its Courtland Street Block Party today in honor of Earth Week. Friday was all about focusing on how the community can help protect public health and the environment. The Product Re-Use Center was open for people to drop off toxic household items along with old medications that need to be properly disposed of. The Center…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. April 22, 9am: Earth Day Playdate at the Playscape, Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. April 22, 10am-3pm: Earth Day Clean Up & Plant Sale, meet at Rapids Brewing. April 22, 3-4:30pm: From Frui to Flying- Mushrooms in the Kitchen…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A woman and a child are dead after a car crash that happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Vermillion Lake Township. The Minnesota State Patrol says 35-year-old April Pecchia from Eveleth was driving northbound on Highway 169 and Tarkman Road when she lost control and went into the southbound lane hitting a truck. Pecchia was…
Friday, April 21, 2023: Deer River School Dist.: 2-hour delay East Range Academy: e-learning Floodwood School Dist.: 2-hour delay Grand Rapids School Dist.: 2-hour delay Greenway Schools: 2-hour delay Hill City Schools: 2-hour delay Littlefork/Big Falls: 2-hour delay Nashwauk-Keewatin School Dist.: 2-hour delay Northern Lights Community School-Warba: 2-hour delay Northland Community Schools of Remer: 2-hour delay Southridge Schools: 2-hour delay…
DULUTH, Minn. — What better way to honor Earth Day than finding a way to use leftovers? And not food leftovers! That’s what Frost River has going this month. When they make their various bags and leather goods, no matter how careful they are about making good use of their raw materials, there are always still some leftover scraps, or…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A Mora man has been found guilty in the murder of a man in Makinen in 2019. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office said 56-year-old J. Nicholas Cramer was found guilty of Second-Degree Intentional Murder. Cramer murdered Frank Gerald Meyer on October 2, 2019. According to the criminal complaint, Meyer had been allowing Cramer and…
8:45 p.m. Update: DULUTH, Minn. — (Press Release) At approximately 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, Duluth Police responded to a male making threats via Facebook. Officers continued to investigate the incident and were able to locate his whereabouts. DPD’s Patrol Crews C & B, Crisis Negotiations Team, and Tactical Response Team responded to the scene. At approximately 8 p.m., the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The following is information from St. Louis County regarding closed roads. This list was released at 4:00 p.m. Monday. St. Louis County Public Works teams have been busy working on two fronts: clearing snow – as much as 6-8 inches fell in parts of the county – while also monitoring road conditions and making repairs when possible….
PROCTOR, Minn. — The City of Proctor has downgraded their water and sewer use limit after asking residents to ‘severely limit’ their water usage about a week ago. The City sent out a press release Monday saying that on Sunday as of 9 a.m. they have downgraded the water use from restriction to a conservation notice. They said the sanitary…
DULUTH, MINN — The following is information from St. Louis County regarding closed roads. This list was released at 5:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. St. Louis County Public Works has closed four more roads due to flooding issues, for a total of 11 newly closed roads today. One road, App Road near the Lake County border, was able to reopen this…
The following schools are closed, delayed or holding classes virtually for Monday, April 17, 2023: Ashland Schools: Closed Bayfield School District: Closed Bessemer Area School District: Closed Floodwood School District: Closed Solon Springs School District: Closed / Remote Leaning South Shore Schools: Closed / Remote Learning Washburn Schools: Closed / Remote Learning Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News,…
CARLTON, Minn. — Minnesota Power has activated its emergency action plans at four of its hydro facilities along the St. Louis River, like the Thomson Dam in Carlton. The emergency action plans are enforced to put the public and emergency management agencies on high alert of the higher-than-normal flows. They’ve developed plans of action to identify which neighborhoods are most…
CYRUS, Minn. (Fox 9) – A Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed along with a suspect in a domestic assault call Saturday. Two other law enforcement officers were also shot during the incident. Around 7:30 p.m. the deputy along, with another deputy from Pope County and a police officer from Starbuck, Minnesota responded to a domestic assault call in the town of Cyrus on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack launched their 6th annual Arbor Day campaign. Duluth Pack stores across the nation are using this time to partner with the Minnesota DNR to work on forest restoration. For every product sold Duluth Pack will plant a tree in the company’s home state of Minnesota. They have planted a total of 20,000 trees in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new flag near the entrance to the Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center was raised Friday, it’s the Donate Life Flag. April is National Donate Life Month; it is meant to honor organ donors who have given the hope of life to someone in need. The flag-raising ceremony was accompanied by speakers from Essentia who talked about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you looking for cheap books while also supporting your local community? Gabriel’s Used Bookstore is exactly the place. With over 50,000 books on the shelves at a time, this quaint store has a big cause. Run by a staff of volunteers, Gabriel’s mission is to make sure everyone has access to affordable books. One of the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Spring flooding continues to be an issue causing many road closures for St. Louis County. The County says there have been road and culvert washouts, as well as flooded roads. The St. Louis County Public Works crew has been monitoring conditions and making repairs as needed. The roads closed are list below: District 4 (northern…
Norton Road Intersection of Mall Drive and Maple Grove Rd. DULUTH, Minn. — Major flooding is causing roads to close near the Miller Hill Mall and giving residents on Norton Road a hard time getting to their homes. The closed off areas are within the business district near the Target and Grandma’s restaurant on Mall Drive and Maple Grove Road….
CLOQUET, Minn. — If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly a drone Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is ready to help. The summer course is called Geography 1060: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Students will get hands on experience flying a drone and receive training for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam during the 8-week course starting…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says they are delaying the seasonal reopening to vehicular access on sections of Skyline Parkway due to snow melting conditions. Portions of Skyline Parkway close annually in the winter. The portions of roads that will remain closed include: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — Excessive water runoff from rapidly melting snow is putting pressure on the City of Duluth’s sanitary sewer system. The city is reminding residents to make sure discharges from sump pumps and drains are directed away from a home’s foundation. This will help avoid possible sewer overflows and pollution of watersheds. Public Works is monitoring the situation. If…
DULUTH, Minn. — The man accused of randomly attacking another man with a bat just blocks from Downtown Duluth has been charged. The criminal complaint says 20-year-old Chase Covington stopped a person walking in the area of 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street. He’s accused of demanding money and then striking the victim multiple times in the leg with a…
CARLTON, Minn. — After two years in the making, Lake Superior Community Health Center has completed its practice expansion in Carlton. Thanks to the partnership with the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation they believe they will be able to serve up to seven thousand individuals in the coming year. Their clinic has brand new tools and rooms that offer an…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two teens were rescued after getting swept down Lester River in Duluth when swimming Wednesday afternoon. The Duluth Fire Department was called out at 1:34 p.m. to find 13 and 14-year-olds who got swept away due to fast-running water. The boys were able to get to a rock island on their own where crews used ropes, ladders,…
Current Wisconsin Fire Situation – Wisconsin DNR WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still has considerable snow cover, the danger is extreme across much of the state today,” said Gov….
CLOQUET, Minn. — After fire ripped through Berquist Imports in Cloquet in February, it’s neighboring business Erbert & Gerbert’s is now reopen. The owner of the sandwich shop tells Fox 21 suffered extensive smoke and inventory damage from the nearby fire worth $40,000, but everything is back now. Meanwhile Berquist’s remains heavily damaged. A new post on its website says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Traffic through the I-35 Twin Ports Interchange Project will be changing on Wednesday. Drivers will see two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound side of I-35 between Wednesday and Friday. This will allow for girders to go up and deck forming to unfold over the southbound lanes of I-35. The southbound off-ramp to 27th Avenue West will also…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man was arrested after allegedly stealing a trailer from a business and fleeing from police officers. The Duluth Police Department says they helped assist the Proctor Police Department on Monday around 4:50 p.m. to find a stolen trailer. Authorities say the trailer and suspected vehicle were located on Highway 2 and West Skyline Parkway. They…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — A longtime business in Grand Marais was destroyed by fire Monday — almost three years to the day after fire destroyed three business nearby. Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza went up in flames around 11:30 a.m., according to WTIP North Shore Community Radio. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Lions Club announced the date of their annual pancake breakfast. This year the breakfast will be held at the DECC on May 4th from 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Lions Club says the goal is to serve 10,000 people and raise $100,000. These events serve as a large fundraiser to give back to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department arrested a man after he attempted to rob someone using a bat Sunday night. Duluth Police say it happened around 10:50 p.m. at 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street. According to a press release, the victim said they were walking when a 20-year-old came up to them demanding money and hit them in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Peeps took over the Fairlawn Mansion Saturday for a big “MasterPeeps” art contest. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was one of the judges. There were three categories – youngsters, individuals, and groups/families. There were many creative designs and ideas, like the Aerial Lift Bridge, a fancy necklace and even a slide dog race creations. A big life-sized Peep…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 19-year-old man was charged Friday for allegedly robbing a cab driver at gunpoint in Duluth. The criminal complaint says the man is Jaquiel Joseph Omiga. He appeared in court Friday morning. He is charged with aggravated, first-degree robbery, and threats of violence with a reckless disregard of the risk. He turned 19 this week. The criminal…
ALANGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. — 2 people escaped a house fire in Alango Township near Cook around 1:15 a.m. Thursday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a 911 call came in from a 43-year-old man who could see smoke coming from a house at the 9900 block of Highway 22. Another 911 call was made from the owner of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says they are closing a sidewalk for those who are crossing over the Aerial Lift Bridge. The sidewalk closed is on the harbor side as bridge operations said in a press release that there is ice falling making it hazardous. The lake side sidewalk will remain open. The City of Duluth asks that…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — As the end of the school year approaches, it’s time for students to start thinking about their future. And what better way than hosting a career fair at the high school in Two Harbors. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is working on hosting career fairs all across the Northland. With the recent employment shortages, these…
