DULUTH, Minn. —  In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Jill Lofald, a retired teacher who served on the Duluth schoolboard and coached the Denfeld speech team. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newsmakers
In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Pastor Brian Cornell of Northwood United Methodist Church. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newsmakers
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Rabbi Mendy Ross of Chabad of Duluth. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Northland Newsmakers
PROCTOR, Minn. — It’s that time of year again for the annual Hoghead Days celebration. But earlier this summer it was announced that the weekend festivities weren’t going to happen. But still the festival found a way to continue into another year. Hoghead Days started back in 1976 as an idea from a group of business owners who wanted to…
HIBBING, Minn. — Poland may be over 4,000 miles away from Hibbing, but for one young man wanting to learn about business from Katowice, the similarities to home made it an easy journey. Maciek Marchaj is in Hibbing, Minn., for the summer but he grew up in near Krakow, the second largest city in Poland. His hometown of Katowice is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cale Prosen began his journey around Lake Superior right on the shoreline near the lift bridge in Park Point. “It was a nice protected location where I knew I would be safe from the waves of Superior,” said Prosen. “Being in a nice protected bay such as this where there wouldn’t be five foot waves. And of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s City Council got their first chance Monday evening to discuss 10 proposed ordinance amendments to curb non-violent crimes in the city. It would make actions such as camping on city property, graffiti, and unlawful possession or firing of an airgun misdemeanors. An overflow crowd gathered in and near the council chamber’s room for a chance to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon puts on a spaghetti dinner each year dating back to when the rate got its start in 1976. In the DECC’s industrial kitchens, the magic happens as food preparations are underway to feed over 5,000 runners, friends and guests at the much anticipated spaghetti dinner at Grandma’s Marathon. This year’s head chef is Jerry Carpenter,…
DULUTH, Minn. — First lady Dr. Jill Biden landing at Monaco Air Duluth yesterday, meeting with Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and Chairman of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Kevin R. Dupuis as part of her husband’s campaign for the 2024 presidential election. The Lincoln Park Community Center was filled to capacity Thursday afternoon as Dr. Jill…
DULUTH, Minn. — The passion of one Duluth leader was on display Thursday at a local rotary meeting. Destination Duluth Managing Director Jerry Thoreson says he is spreading the gospel the gospel of Duluth. Thoreson will talk to anyone willing to listen about his enthusiasm for the city. He grew up in Superior and has fond memories of traveling over…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR is calling on all anglers! A program of the Minnesota DNR called Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange is looking for your best fish recipes. The website says they will share your favorites “from bluegill to burbot.” To participate simply click on the “share your recipe” tab. Inclusion of a photo and why the recipe is special…
ASHLAND, Wis. — The room was packed at the Line 5 public hearing Tuesday with the crowd overflowing into two adjacent rooms. Each person was able to speak for three minutes. Before the hearing started, supporters and opponents of the relocation effort weighed in. Sharon Vlari opposes the relocation and said it puts the cart before the horse. “They do…
DULUTH, Minn – Friends and loved ones are rallying around the families of the two men who went missing earlier this week in an annual fishing trip that went terribly wrong. Laura Grams is married to the brother of missing canoeist Reis Grams. She says the brothers always plan an annual opener trip. This year they chose the Curtain…
DULUTH, Minn – The Northern Lights Express has been discussed for years here in the Northland… and Tuesday the project was the subject of an informational lunch downtown. The NLX Board met with the downtown council to describe the project’s details and share a vision for the future. St. Louis County Commissioner Keith Nelson has been involved with the project…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every year, over a hundred thousand people get skin cancer. You could be one of them. Essentia’s Melanoma Monday screenings took place May 13th to raise awareness about the most dangerous of all skin cancers. Chris Mitchell, who is responsible for screening and outreach says the cancer may start on the skin, but quickly can metastasize to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Before the rush begins, a local flower shop is prepared with interesting arrangements and gifts. Mother’s Day celebrates the love we have not just for our moms but grandmothers, aunts and other mother figures. One way to make the mothers in our lives feel joyful and appreciated is the gift…
DULUTH, Minn. — “So tonight, I am announcing that our 2025 budget will hold property taxes for the city of Duluth flat for the first time since 2014. in over a decade, with the exception. Thank you,” said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Mayor Reinert, the City of Duluth’s 40th Mayor giving his first State of the City Address Thursday night….
DULUTH, Minn. — A local charity is providing a record number of meals to feed those in need. The Union Gospel Mission has seen food insecurity rates increase since the pandemic. Executive Director Katie Hagglund says food insecurity also touches the working middle class, a group not typically thought of as needing help. Hagglund says during the pandemic, state and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The UWS biggest day of giving takes place Tuesday. The event is in its 10th year and has raised over a million dollars so far. The Annual Superior Day of Giving is an opportunity to support students, faculty and staff. The UWS Foundation is in charge of fundraising and says they welcome contributions large and small. Shannon…
The festival started as a way to make sure audiences heard those untold stories and features filmmakers from right here in Duluth, and around the world. Seed of Doubt is directed by William J. Cox. It tells the story of a young couple’s world turning into paranoia and delusion. Cox wanted to create a psychological drama about gaslighting which is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Isaac Kasper oversees maintenance operations on UMD’s campus. He was up at 6 a.m. Monday morning. Just last week, he and his team were preparing for Spring. Now they’re back to shoveling snow. “We were cleaning up planting beds, mulching, picking up brush and leaves and doing spring type work last week. Putting seed and soil down…
DULUTH, Minn. — What was supposed to be a life-saving call with emergency personnel at the scene, turned out to be a hoax. Duluth police were unable to provide anyone for an on-camera interview Tuesday, but did respond to our questions via email. In the early morning hours Tuesday, they responded to a 911 call saying someone had jumped into…
The Twin Ports Women’s Invitational begins this weekend. The games started over 30 years ago and attracts women hockey players all around the state from ages 18 to 80. Like so many players at the invitational, Angie Hugdahl began playing hockey as a little girl. In college she says hockey changed her life. It was the sense of belonging that…
A new technology involving drones helped find the body of a missing Pine County man with dementia. The 86-year-old man was last seen near the Nemadji State Forest, which is a vast area over 92,000 acres. Earl Bakke is retired from law enforcement and started a drone business that helps to locate missing people. He reached out the Pine County…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced Tuesday how he wants to spend leftover money given to the City from the Federal Government during Covid. The Mayor says City of Superior received $17 million dollars, and there is about 2.5 million that has not yet been spent. By Federal Law the funds have to be allocated by the end…
DULUTH, MN – Newly elected Duluth City Councilor no longer wants the job. Three months in, Janet Kennedy has decided she will run for County Commissioner. Kennedy made the announcement standing on the St. Louis County Courthouse steps. Kennedy, in explaining her reason for changing her mind and wanting to switch jobs, said with her two major initiatives focused on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jonathan Thornton has been fascinated by the electric vehicle industry for many years. He is a recent owner of an electric vehicle buying his sedan just a few years ago. Thornton says his parent’s sensibility around environmental issues provided the foundation for his interest in getting his first electric car. And when his kids bought one, he…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Art Institute has been at the Depot for half a century. After years of stability, the DAI is poised for change in 2024. The Duluth Art Institute, or DAI, considers itself to be the premier arts institution in the region, but after 50 years of being housed in The Depot, they will have to find…
Even the cold temperatures could not keep away the passion and excitement of supporters at the Martin Luther King, Jr. march Monday. Monday’s gathering actually got started with a worship service Sunday night. St. Mark AME and other churches provided volunteers. For Reverand Galloway, the future cannot be taken for granted. Reverend Anthony Galloway at St. Mark AME Church said,…
Cloquet residents never thought a shooting would happen so close to home. And now, some are having challenges finding their way. Fortunately there is a local place that can help emotionally guide those in need…out of the confusion and into clarity. Haley Rilea with the Human Development Center or HDC, provides mental health services in Cloquet. “I think it has…
The unthinkable happened in Cloquet Monday night. Two victims were shot and the suspect was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gun wound, according to police. The Mayor of Cloquet, Roger Maki, held a press conference Tuesday morning. “I’d like to share my heartfelt sympathies to the victims of this horrible incident 0:41 Mayor Maki asked the public to give…
Pete Johnson, a Duluth firefighter, announced he is running for the seat left open by Representative Liz Olson. Olson represents central and western Duluth in District 8A. Johnson says he has been thinking about running for office for a long time and he knows that campaigning is always a family affair. He says his wife and kids are supportive and…
DULUTH, Minn. — At its December meeting St. Louis County Commissioners voted to change their rules…moving the public comment period to before the meeting starts and limiting it to 30 minutes. Commissioner Annie Harala said the move will provide a time certain slot for contractors and business owners to appear before the board. “We can ensure folks that are traveling…
The Duluth School Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night by swearing in the three most recently elected members. The room was energetic and positive as family, friends and supporters watched Stephanie Williams, Henry Banks and Sarah Mikesell affirm their pledge to serve the residents of Duluth. After the stress of campaigning, we discussed what it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families across the Northland are receiving gifts, toys and food assistance just in time for the holidays. Volunteers came together with Salvation Army staff and met the children and families they have been serving all year. Over 680 families will choose donated items, smorgasbord style. “They start in the Chapel, they get socks from the Casino, then…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Big Red Bookshelf program has a mission of encouraging reading at an early age. The public is encouraged to donate any gently used books or even new ones for kids up to eight years old. Typically, over 2,000 books are given to children in the Twin Ports area each year. It’s a program of the Children…
Duluth MN – Monte Miller says business is booming. Even with the proliferation and convenience of artificial, he says, real trees seem to be making a comeback. ” Now we have quite a few people in their 30s with children getting out of their mini vans, Suvs and stuff like that. So yeah, I’ve been pretty pleased with that. There…
St Louis County – Tis the season for freezing temperatures in the Northland. And with the cold weather, comes the winter sports we all enjoy. But until the hard freeze comes, lakes like this one, are in transition, and can be deceptively dangerous. At this time of year, the Minnesota DNR works hand in hand with the St. Louis Rescue…
DULUTH, Minn. — Welcoming customers and serving food is where Lyla Abukhodair feels right at home. She grew up in rural Duluth by Lake Superior hearing the stories of her father, who was born in Palestine. Together with her mother, they provided a home filled with love and support of one another and a unique love of cooking. As a…
DULUTH, Min. –Dr. Scott Beeman, a veterinarian at Duluth Veterinary Hospital, has devoted his life to working with animals. He says it is important to remember that during this time of year any respiratory illness is common. However, he noted there is an increase in cases, along with some that are significantly more severe and long lasting. “This has been…
DULUTH, Minn. — Justonee Jones has kept an eye on his gas tank. Jones is a football coach at St. Scholastica and mostly drives back and forth to work. From this week to the last time, he filled up, he saw gas prices drop. “Before they were in the mid three dollars, I would say the last month at least…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but so is the risk of fires in the kitchen. The Duluth Fire Department provides some strategies that will keep you and your family safe during this holiday season. On Thanksgiving, there are three to four times more fires than on a typical day. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fortunately,…
Lovebug was a dog whose story captured the hearts and minds of the Duluth community. Starving and emaciated, he was brought to Animal Allies late Friday afternoon. A team of staffers there kicked into emergency mode. Lovebug being comforted Nichole Facciotto, Humane Education Manager for Animal Allies said, “His body temperature was so low we couldn’t even get a reading…
DULUTH, Minn -When Madge and her sister Beth were kids growing up in Duluth, they loved looking out at the ships on Lake Superior. The sisters graduated from Duluth East High School and lived across the street from UMD. “It was not a neighborhood as such on St. Marie Street on the West side of UMD. So I walked to…
UPDATE (November 3, 1:00 p.m.) — Fox 21 has an update regarding the conditions of the husband and wife who were sent to the hospital with serious injuries after their house exploded in Rice Lake. According to Commander Wade Rasch of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Mandy was released from the hospital and Jadin has a broken back in…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Zach Graves has been hired as Fire Chief. He served for over 20 years in the International Guard as Chief. He has been with the Hermantown Fire Department for 12 years as a volunteer and is the current Deputy Chief of the Department. Graves says the most important and challenging work to do is staffing. Public Safety…
Duluth commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a holiday Monday. The cold winds were swirling around City Hall, but they did not lessen the resolve of those in attendance. The group gathered with music and the spoken word to acknowledge the painful history indigenous people have had, and to celebrate the promise of the future. No one exemplifies that promise of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northland temperatures are cooling as we ease into fall, but the food truck business is hotter than ever. And Kelsey Auran would know, she has worked for The Rambler for six years and says it was always in owner Jonathan Reznick’s heart to own a food truck. The Rambler was one of the first food truck businesses…
DULUTH, Minn. — Women make up the largest percentage of domestic abuse reported, but the face of domestic violence continues to evolve to include men and increasingly transgender and non-binary victims. “It definitely affects men, women and all genders. We see, I would say, a decrease in male reporting because of some of the stigma that exists around it. But…
DULUTH, Minn. — A free training session took place Thursday to help the families and loved ones of those contemplating suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. At any given time, one in 20 people — or 5% of the population have thought about it. safeTALK,…
