DULUTH, MN – Shops at Enger Lofts in Duluth hosted their first ever Deck the Halls event. The six retail shops organized the free event where local makers held an artisan market full of crafts and handmade items. Live music filled the decorated halls with cheer, and there were plenty of outdoor activities including s’more making, photos with Santa, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show is this weekend at the DECC. Click here for ticket information. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo has been lit up in ‘Zoo Lights’ for the holiday season. Click here for more. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Those in Duluth may want a heads up on an important urgent care closure happening Sunday. The Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth will be closed all day Sunday due to a planned power outage. The urgent care is located at 400 East 3rd Street and will reopen Monday morning at 9. Essentia’s 3rd Street Pharmacy will only be…
Well, if you’re looking for something to do in the Northland this weekend, Fox 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police say a wanted fugitive with a long violent criminal history was arrested Thursday just after 3 p.m. Duluth Police Officers, members of the Tactical Response Team, and Deputies from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office all went to the 4700 block of Decker Road to arrest the 29-year-old Department of Corrections Fugitive. The Duluth Police…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at St. Luke’s Lake View Medical Clinic in Two Harbors have withdrawn their strike notice for the time being as negotiations continue over a new contract. The nurses at Lake View were expected to start their unfair labor practice strike on December 11, along with other Twin Ports hospitals that…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th annual Veterans Memorial dinner was held at St. Louis County Depot Wednesday evening. Tickets were $50 to raise money for the Historical Society at the Depot, and the event was open to the public. 150 guests filled the grand hall enjoying a beef and chicken dinner. Keynote speaker General Daniel Gabrielli with the Minnesota Air…
UPDATE (December 8, 10:50 a.m.) — The Superior Police Department says they do not suspect foul play regarding the employee who fell off a ship 50 feet to their death at Fraser Shipyards. During the investigation the police department found that 64-year-old Randall Charles Mulvaney from Watertown, Wisconsin was standing on the deck of the ship securing a tarp around…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ballot recounts for northern Minnesota’s House districts 3A and 3B are complete, with unofficial results remaining the same — give or take a vote or two, according to David Zoll, attorney for the DFL party. The official results will need to be signed off by the State Canvassing Board later this month. Zoll told FOX 21 Wednesday…
Courtesy of Pete Kramer, from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The driver of an SUV lost control on a slippery road in Grand Lake Township and ended up crashing into a pond. The incident happened around 8:30 Tuesday morning on the 5200 block of Munger Shaw Road. The vehicle did not fully sink, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — As part of the Twin Ports Interchange project, demolition for the Highway 53 bridge in Duluth has begun. MnDOT says residents and visitors in Lincoln Park can expect to hear noise on Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some critical demolition may occur until 9 p.m. including Saturdays. The demolition began on December 1 between…
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s and Essentia Health announced that a tentative contract agreement was reached between the hospitals and its nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association ahead of a planned strike Dec. 11. St. Luke’s said in a written statement at 11:30 p.m. Monday: “We are pleased to announce that St. Luke’s and MNA reached a tentative contract agreement….
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has announced openings on its boards and commissions and is inviting the public to apply. Current vacancies include (from City of Duluth Press Release): Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission (3 Vacancies) Investigates every license application to sell alcoholic beverages within the City and, after such an investigation, makes an advisory recommendation to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual seasonal closure for a popular scenic road in Duluth starts Thursday. Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road are closing all winter as a planned closure. Road closures are located: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road from Lakeview Chalet to Maxwell Road Maxwell Road from…
HIBBING, Minn. — A man was arrested after drugs and a gun were found after a search warrant was executed in Hibbing on Sunday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force conducted the search on suspicion a 51-year-old man was selling controlled substances. The search was conducted done at the man’s apartment…
BACKUS, Minn. — A traffic stop resulted in an arrest after drugs were found in the driver’s vehicle. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop took place in Pine River Township, in Backus, Minnesota just before 7 p.m. Saturday. A K9 was used as part of the investigation and located about 50 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The Sheriff’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Team USA took a win over Iran Tuesday in the latest World Cup matchup, and fans in Duluth gathered at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in downtown Duluth to cheer on Team USA on the big screen. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — For those who drive down East Superior Street daily you may want to think about taking a different route for the next few days as certain portions will be closed. A portion of East Superior Street between 3rd Avenue East and 10th Avenue East will be closed starting November 30 at 9 a.m. A full closure will…
School Closings & Delays Birchwood School District – 2-hour early release, no after school activities Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, School Closings, Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. — A monthly public meeting for the Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction Project took place online earlier Monday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced some big updates that are occurring, starting with the Garfield Interchange. Demolition will continue and once new substructures are poured, a south bound traffic shift will take place. The shift is expected to start around…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you plan on participating in Small Business Saturday on November 26, Downtown Duluth released a list of member businesses who are participating. A Place for Fido: 10am to 9pm, Raffle entry with purchase Bookstore at Fitger’s: 10am to 9pm, 3 Book signings, Grand Prize drawing Canal Park Gifts: 10am to 5pm, Holiday treats and 15% off select…
DULUTH, Minn. — At the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, members got an exclusive preview of the Christmas decorations displayed in every room around the beautiful estate. Embracing the tradition of a magnificent Christmas at the house… the 5-level mansion has its halls decked head-to-toe with decorations and even 27 full-sized trees. Guests can visit the jolly mansion during the tours…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Catholic Diocese of Superior released its list late Tuesday of “abusive clergy who have substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” The list of 23 names comes after three clergy file reviews over the past year, including one by an independent security consulting firm, according to Dan Blank, the director of administrative services at the…
WISCONSIN — Making purchases online is convenient these days, especially around the holidays. And with all of the packages delivered daily, scammers are taking advantage of online shoppers. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau says online consumers may receive a text from someone pretending to be a delivery carrier. It asks them to “update delivery preferences” by clicking on a link….
DULUTH, Minn. — Local musician Gina Lee stopped by the morning show Monday to play one of her newest songs and a couple of covers. Check them out below! You may have seen Lee featured on the morning show in the past because FOX 21’s Dan Hanger enjoys her tunes! Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Native American Heritage Day was celebrated at the Duluth Depot Saturday. In partnership with the St. Louis County Historical Society, the event saw community gathering around to learn about the history of bandolier bags and enjoy a round dance. “A round dance, traditionally, was a mourning ceremony. The idea is that everybody that passed on in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of the year to get your festive family photos – and that includes your pets! Campbell Lumber and Supply Company in Superior once again partnered up with the Douglas County Humane Society and Lady Jane Photography to host “Santa Paws.” Pet owners of all types got a quick photo for the fridge Saturday. “All…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above for a flavor of opening night at Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Bayfront Park! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people lined up along Superior Street Friday night for the 64th annual Christmas City Of The North Parade. And before the parade kicked off, Minnesota Power hosted its “Light Up The Plaza” event, which included turning on the big tree. Check out those highlights in the video above, and see a montage of moments from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Demolition is underway on the historic Hotel Astoria building in the heart of Downtown Duluth. The front of the building looks like it always has on the corner of East Superior Street and 1st Avenue. The back side is no more. Crews are expected to level the structure before the end of the year. ZMC Hotels bought…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas cheer is in the air at the historic Merryweather Inn with afternoon tea parties for all to enjoy. Plenty of hot tea will of course be on hand but also apple cider, freshly baked cakes, warm scones, and sandwiches. The mansion on East First Street in Duluth is all decked out for the holiday season too….
PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. — Friday morning, a collision with deer caused a garbage truck to roll over in Pequot Lakes, causing serious injuries to the driver. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported a 50-year-old man from Brainerd was traveling southbound just after 6 a.m. on County Road 1, when 2 deer ran onto the road and hit the garbage truck…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the annual Christmas City of the North Parade comes traffic and road closures. The Duluth Police Department has sent out a traffic advisory for those who will be in Downtown Duluth Friday night. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of Fitger’s at 6th Avenue East and Superior Street and will continue along Superior Street…
DULUTH, Minn. – World Cup excitement is building at Dubh Linn Brew Pub in downtown Duluth, as the crew there gets ready to host watch parties on the big screen. The fun starts Monday at 1 p.m. when the United States takes on Whales. This is the 4th year the pub has celebrated the World Cup by opening up at…
MINNESOTA — Some good job numbers for Minnesota last month. More than 17,000 new jobs were added in October. That continues a string of 13 months in a row that there have been jobs added. Those out of work and looking is near historic lows. The state unemployment rate was 2.1%. The commissioner of the Department of Economic Development said…
DULUTH, Minn. — Good news for Neapolitan pizza lovers, Vitta Pizza is opening its second location on Central Entrance Friday. The business says it’s been a labor of love for a year. The new spot is identical to the one in Canal Park, with the same menu and what it describes as “60s modern decor.” If you order online, you…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The first female president of the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has died. Stephanie Hammitt, 60, died peacefully in her home Monday, according to her obituary. Hammitt was named president in 2019 but was part of the college for more than 30 years. Her previous roles included chief financial officer and vice president of finance…
DULUTH, Minn. — A hub for aspiring makeup and hair artists has closed its doors for good. Cosmetology Careers Unlimited posted on their Facebook page that they would no longer be operating any business or training the Northland at the close of business November 8. The post said the closure comes “with great sadness and a heavy heart.” A former…
DULUTH, Minn. — DECC the halls with booths of goodies… The Junior League of Duluth brought Christmas joy with more than 130 vendors covering 2 main rooms of the DECC. Vendors sold things from photo prints, to elves, to even roasted nuts, giving a part of themselves away with their crafts. For Meghan Schmitz and her family, their booth sold…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s after Halloween, meaning that we can officially have Christmas trees out. If you want that fresh Christmas tree smell in your house, then shopping locally at a tree farm, is the way to go. The Duluth Farmer’s Market is selling trees, wreaths, syrup, and more gearing up for the holiday season. “Oh, we have six to…
DULUTH, Minn. — This year’s Bentleyville display has been in the works since the end of September and it’s almost time for Bayfront Festival Park to shine once again. But Bentleyville isn’t possible without volunteers. Many Duluthians and students are helping set up all of the string lights, displays, and photo opportunities. This year, roughly 5-million lights are being strung…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. — The body of a missing Carlton man has been discovered in a lake in Aitkin County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 38-year-old Lucas Dudden was found in Rat Lake after an extensive search. Dudden was last seen October 25. His car and personal items were found about 45 minutes west of Carlton…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up, access to the Blatnik Bridge from Duluth will be shut down this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. It’s all part of the Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction project. Crews will be demolishing and removing bridge decks, girders, and piers closest to southbound Garfield Avenue. MnDOT is encouraging drivers to take the Bong Bridge to…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Hundreds of people gathered at Split Rock Lighthouse Thursday night, as the beacon shined bright in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald – the most well-known ship of our region that sunk to the bottom of Lake Superior 47 years ago. The historic sinking of the Fitzgerald took the lives of all 29 crew members on board…
DULUTH, Minn. — The third and final meeting about future Raleigh Street reconstruction in West Duluth is happening Thursday night. Officials with the City are sharing the plans with the public at the City Center West building, and residents are welcome to give feedback. The plan is to completely tear up Raleigh Street to remove and replace water mains and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Parks and Rec department has been hosting open skate events for the community, and now they’re seeing more people itching to get on the ice as temperatures drop. The open skating events are held every Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night from 6 to 8 at the Heritage Center. All ages and skills are welcome and it…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was “disappointed” Wednesday that the Park Fund referendum failed to pass during Tuesday night’s midterm election. But at the same time, Larson said she was “optimistic” about the future of parks because the levy increase question was voted down by only 202 votes. “The work to get this question that close has created…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stolen handguns, body armor, drugs, and ammunition were all seized in a West Duluth home Monday afternoon. It happened on the 100 block of South 67th Avenue West during a search warrant by the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. Four men between the ages 20 and 51 were arrested. The 3 oldest suspects had active warrants…
CARLTON, Minn. — The family of the Carlton man, who’s been missing for more than two weeks says they suspect foul play. 38-year-old Lucas Dudden was last seen October 25. The family expressed their concerns to the Duluth News Tribune and said they called off a search for him last weekend because of the deer hunting season. His car and…
