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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library is preparing for the weekend with an Easter themed story time. Every Tuesday the library puts on a story time for kids to come enjoy. These readings are open for families to bring their young children where they can meet and play with other kids their age. Tuesday was all about incorporating the…
Ashland Schools – Closed April 5 Duluth Edison Charter Schools – Closed April 5 Esko Schools — E-learning April 5 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College — Closing at 5 p.m. Grand Rapids School District – Closed April 5. Hermantown Public Schools — Closed April 5. Hibbing Schools – Closed April 5 (no e-learning). Lakeview Christian Academy — Closed April…
DULUTH, Minn. — Funeral arrangements have been made in honor of St. Louis County Judge Sally Tarnowski who died last month. Judge Tarnowski was stuck by a vehicle while out on a jog in Venice, Florida on March 6. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. April 27 at the DECC in the Lake Superior Ballroom. The community…
WISCONSIN — Monday morning, supporters of Judge Janet Protasiewicz held a virtual press conference to discuss why they are endorsing her for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Those in attendance included several Wisconsin OB/GYNs and medical students advocating for a woman’s right to abortion. They say current laws on abortion are outdated and put unnecessary burdens, stress, and risks on both…
DULUTH, Minn. — Barricades are starting to open up around Essentia Health’s Vision Northland Project. The first signs of this are noticeable to drivers on East Superior Street near Fitger’s. Fourth Avenue East, from Second Street down to Superior Street will reopen Friday afternoon. According to a press release from Essentia, all lanes on Second Street from Fourth Avenue East…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the weather begins to warm up it’s getting closer to that time where we start thinking about home renovations and lawn care. That means the 55th Annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show has arrived at the DECC. It’s the largest showing in the Arrowhead region of remodeling, gardening, and everyday gadgets to spice up your home….
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. — A woman from Deer River has been convicted and sentenced to 36 years in prison for Second Degree Intentional Murder and First Degree Arson. This is according to the Itasca County Attorney’s Office. Crystal Marie Wilson, 42-years-old, stabbed a man to death and later set his camper on fire last July in Ball Club, Minnesota. According…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior’s city clerk of less than two years has avoided possible termination by entering into a separation agreement. As part of the agreement, Camila Ramos will be paid through June 24 for a total of around $20,000, according to city officials. This comes after Ramos called for a public Human Resources meeting and the removal of a…
ELY, Minn. — The historic 2011 Pagami Creek Fire will be the center of a public event April 13 and 14 in Ely. Experts and researchers will discuss lessons learned from the fire that burned over 92,000 acres in the BWCA just east of Ely. A lightning strike ignited the fire and it burned for days spreading fast causing mass…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — St. Louis County has landed nearly $900,000 in Federal Government awards to help reduce wildfire risks. The county’s proposal is one of the 100 projects selected nationwide to receive a portion of the $197 million through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. This new funding will broaden the county’s Firewise Program. This will be to…
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — The United States Postal Service is holding a job fair next week at 9 of its post offices in Northwest Wisconsin. The event is happening April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and no appointment is accessary. Ashland, Bayfield, Birchwood, Hayward, Minong, Shell Lake, Solon Springs, Spooner, and winter post offices are all ready to hire….
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — More than 60 businesses are converging under one roof next week for a Community Career Expo in Two Harbors. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first-ever career expo at Two Harbors High School April 3. The goal is to help businesses in the region that are facing employment shortages especially those that handle…
WASHBURN, Wis. — Trails are closing for the season in Bayfield County starting Friday night. According to the Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Department, Bayfield County snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails will close for season on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. For ATV/UTV trails as conditions allow, they will re-open sometime in early May. For the updated trail conditions, click here….
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — The Pigeon River Bridge will be having work done in preparation for this summer’s bridge re-deck project. Contractors will be working on bridge preparations on March 30 and 31. Anyone traveling that way can expect delays as the bridge will be restricted to a controlled single lane. Construction on the Pigeon Bridge will continue to take…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Film Festival is starting Wednesday at Zeitgeist in Duluth. A feature film from Duluth screenwriter Matthew Dressel with its Always Sunny in Philadelphia actress, Mary Lynn Rajskub in attendance will be played to kick off the event. The feature film is called Daniel’s Gotta Die and includes actor Bob Saget from Full House who passed away…
DULUTH, Minn. — A downtown Duluth business celebrated its 3rd anniversary Sunday. The Juice Pharm on 1st Street threw a party for the occasion, and everyone was welcome. The band, “Multigrade” played some tunes, while guests could grab a birthday cake smoothie from the Juice Pharm and so some shopping with the local vendors who stopped by. The Juice Pharm…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Folk School held an Ostara egg decorating party Sunday morning. Ostara is a Pagan term for welcoming the spring season. All ages were welcome, as children and adults learned how to create natural dyes for eggs from produce, such as frozen blueberries and onion skins. “The thing that I hope people take away from this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative (LPCFC) hosted a grocery give away at the Lincoln Park Commons Sunday. The Community Mobile Market was also there. For SNAP-EBT customers, the Community Mobile Market offers up to a $10 produce discount, and for any SNAP customer under the age of 18 or over 60, they also get $4 off….
UPDATE (March 27, 9:35 a.m.) — Duluth Police say that missing 23-year-old Joe Benjamin has been found safely on Monday. ORIGINAL POST: DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man. 23-year-old Joe Benjamin was last seen Sunday night in the East Hillside/Chester Creek area wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue undershirt,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Work on I-35 that will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday will make travel to and from Duluth difficult through Sunday night. MnDOT will be closing northbound lanes completely between 40th Avenue West and Garfield. Traffic will be detoured onto the Bong Bridge and into Superior. Once there, the marked detour will bring traffic back to Duluth using…
DULUTH, Minn. — With technology taking over our daily lives, many could say it’s important to get outside and appreciate nature. That’s why Hartley Nature Center is teaming up with the Duluth Public Library to put on an educational event for childcare providers. The program, which is led by a nature educator, involves reading, singing, and playing with the little…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Auditor’s Service Center will fully reopen Friday in its usual location at the Miller Hill Mall following a major roof collapse in a section of the mall more than a week ago. All service center operations were temporarily moved to the Courthouse in Duluth March 15. The Service Center is located on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson held her State of the City Address Wednesday evening at The West Theatre. Click here for the complete transcript from that speech. The mayor covered a broad range of topics which she believes need to be addressed. Larson has served as Duluth’s mayor for the past seven years. She’s running for another term,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz came up to Duluth Wednesday to talk about his budget proposals for childcare in the state. He stopped by the YWCA Spirit Valley Center. With a $17 billion surplus, Walz wants to see the state use the extra money to make childcare more affordable for parents, and also help daycares recruit and retain…
DULUTH, Minn. — Roger Reinert is one of the candidates running for the Duluth mayoral election coming up this fall. Reinert is hosting a total of 6 “Coffee and Conversations” meet-ups with the public, and one of them happened Wednesday. He says it’s an open invitation for anyone to join him for small group conversations on issues they’re concerned about…
UPDATE (March 22, 2:20 p.m.) — 35-year-old Duluth Resident Joshua Parker has been found dead, according to the Duluth Police Department. Police say his body was found Wednesday in the 220 block of 45th Avenue East in Duluth. Parker died from cold weather conditions and no foul play was suspected. UPDATE (March 21, 5:15 p.m.) — 35-year-old Duluth resident Joshua…
PINE RIVER, Minn. — Two people died in a house fire overnight in the Walden Township in rural Pine River. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says first responders and deputies were dispatched to a home on 40th Avenue Southwest just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found a house swallowed in flames. A man and a woman were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mentor North kicked off a month-long fundraising drive at Hoops Brewing Monday night. The nonprofit matches kids and teens with adult mentors who inspire creativity and learning. Throughout the next month, Hoops Brewing is hosting a variety of events, closing with a comedy show. One of the leaders of the organization explained how role models who take…
Northbound Changes DULUTH, Minn. — If you use I-35 through the Twin Ports Interchange, also known as the “can of worms,” here’s a heads up. Starting this Friday at 7 p.m. southbound lanes between Garfield Avenue and 27th Avenue West will be moved to single lane. Those going northbound on I-35, it’ll close completely between 40th Avenue West and Garfield…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law. Gov. Tim Walz’s signed the bill into law on Friday after a modified version was approved by the Minnesota House on Thursday. “As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best…
DULUTH, Minn. — While the Miller Hill Mall will be closed through at least Sunday, Essentia Health says its mall facilities will be reopening starting Saturday. The roof collapse did not directly impact Essentia’s mall locations, but they were closed the last few days out of safety for patients and staff. Essentia officials say an inspection has been completed by…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Miller Hill Mall is closed again Friday for the fourth day in a row after a major roof collapse. On Friday evening, management told FOX 21 the mall will remain closed through at least the weekend. Here is the official statement: “Thank you for your patience as we safely work towards a phased reopening of the Miller…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating after they say a student brought a gun to school Friday morning. Police say it happened at 9 a.m. at the Edison North Star Academy after they received a report of a person with a weapon. The police found that a student brought a handgun to school. After taking the gun,…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and if you’re wondering what to do… Here’s a list for you: March 17, 11am-2am – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2023 at Dubh Linn Irish Pub in Downtown Duluth. March 17, 3-8pm – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Ledge Rock Grille up the North Shore. March 17, 7-10pm – Annual Ceili Fundraiser for Loaves and…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A St. Louis County Jail inmate who was recently convicted of a serious crime has died after being found “unresponsive” in his cell last Friday. St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said John Maio, 60, hanged himself. Staff were doing routine checks Friday, Mar. 10 when they found Maio unresponsive at around 9:30 a.m. Staff…
NORTHLAND — With the major winter storm coming in the Twin Ports, there are many schools closed, delayed, or holding an e-learning day from home. After school activities may also be affected. Below is the list which will be updated continuously. School Closings & Delays Cherry School – Closed. Nashwauk Keewatin School – Closed. North Woods Schools – Closed. South Shore…
HIGHLAND, Wis. (FOX 9) – A few miles outside the small town of Highland, Wisconsin, in Douglas County, there’s a monument to pursuing your passion. At 10 feet high, 22 feet wide, and weighing in at more than 24,000 pounds, this oval-shaped sphere is believed to be the heaviest ball of twine in the world. “I love it. I love things like…
