RICE LAKE, Minn. – On Saturday, the Mayor of Rice Lake, John S. Werner passed away after years of battling cancer. Werner was a lifelong resident of Rice Lake and served as its first mayor since 2015 when the town became a city. Before that, he was the Town Board Supervisor. Friends of Werner tell us John was a visionary,…
CHISOLM, Minn. – “It’s awesome to be breathing new life into the Iron Range, offering new opportunities for generations to come,” Minnesota Discovery Center and Redhead Mountain Bike Park Development and Marketing Director, Jordan Metsa says. Placed in the Iron Range adjacent to the Minnesota Discovery Center, this is the first winter season for the Redhead Mountain Bike Park that…
CHISOLM, Minn. – “I honestly think history is always directly relevant to the lives that we are living today. You carry history with you no matter what you do even if you don’t know it,” Minnesota Discovery Center Curator, Allyse Freeman says. In Chisolm, history runs deeper than the mine pits that tattoo the land. And at the Minnesota Discovery…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS hosted a free concert for its students on Tuesday night, featuring an up-and-coming pop band from Canada called Crash Adams. One of their biggest songs already has 33 million streams on Spotify alone. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll introduces us to the band and takes us to their performance. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – “This is kind of the heart of Superior. We felt it was important to bring something that had some class and integrity to the area,” Central Pub Co-Owner, Ryan Nelson says. Central Pub, located on the southwest corner of the Central Flats apartment building on Belknap Street, has been in the works for about a year and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Wednesday, Cindy Strange and her dog Jax were out on a walk at Bear Creek Trail in Superior, when Jax came across something toxic. “We were at the trail and right over there where that little mound is, I saw Jax grab a piece of something blue,” Cindy Strange says. What Jax found was rodent poison,…
DULUTH, Minn. – As if we haven’t seen enough of it, more snow is coming to the Northland. Back-to-back snow systems aren’t too common during the month of March, where typically it’ll be snow then rain or vice versa. Staff at the Duluth National Weather Service predict strong winds and near blizzard conditions in the coming days. Those expected to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Following the pro-boxing event that took place at The Garden in Canal Park last Friday, we caught up with the main event winner, Danny “Lionheart” Huffman, to see how he’s feeling after the big win. In the fourth round Huffman took the win with a TKO victory, which improved his professional record to 8-2-1 and made a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new pub with a familiar flavor opened its doors in Superior Tuesday. Central Pub, located on the southwest corner of the Central Flats apartment building on Belknap Street, has been in the works for about a year and a half. The owners are the same people who ran Tavern 105 in Superior before its doors were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Winter isn’t giving up just yet with impressive snow totals over the weekend. And for Duluth plow crews, that’s meant 16-hour shifts since Saturday working through thousands of intersections, and thousands of miles of roadways. All of this, as a potential second storm in a week is eying the Northland in just days. It’s no secret, frustrations…
CHISOLM, Minn. – We stopped at the Redhead trailhead in Chisolm Friday to see how the winter season has been so far and gathered insight into its expansion plan. Placed in the Iron Range adjacent to the Minnesota Discovery Center, this is the first winter season for the trail that currently runs for about 10 miles. An expansion plan is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Friday’s big pro boxing event at The Garden in Duluth’s Canal Park. Headliner Danny “Lionheart” Huffman was one of the fighters getting weighed in Thursday. “I feel great, weighed in, weights on point. Came in right at the 154-weight limit. Opponent came a little heavy, that was expected. So, I’m not worried about…
DULUTH, Minn. – A celebration of extraordinary women in the Northland was held at the DECC Wednesday for the 6th annual Rosie Awards. Put on by ‘The Women Today’ magazine, over 200 hundred people attended to see who would be recognized for six awards. The mentor award, trail blazer, silent advocate, most engaged volunteer, leadership, and the Rosie award. Those…
DULUTH, Minn. – In accordance with National Women’s Day, an event was held through Building Strong Communities, for women interested in the construction industry. Building Strong Communities is an organization that creates pathways for women to enter into the construction industry. Wednesday’s event was put on to show interested occupants what construction jobs are available and what goes into each…
DULUTH, Minn. – The legal community in Duluth was reflecting Tuesday on Judge Sally Tarnowski’s impact within Minnesota’s 6th Judicial District one day after she died in Florida was on vacation. According to the Star Tribune, Tarnowski was stuck by a vehicle while out on a jog in Venice, Florida. Duluth Lawyer Joe Roby worked with Tarnowski when she first…
HIBBING, Minn. – “Anything that you could possibly imagine of why or how, we like to explore. The world is an endless supply of curiosity,” Electrified Imagination Co-Founder, Steven Sanders says. Why is the sky blue and the grass green? Why do lizards crawl and birds sing? Entrepreneurs in Hibbing are laying the groundwork to find all the answers of…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the month of March, Lake Superior Art Glass is collaborating with Ursa Minor Brewing to put on a ‘Design Your Own Pint’ event. Each month, the glass blowing business switches up what kind of creations customers can make. You can choose from a variety of colors and designs to customize your pint, then a professional glass…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking to adopt a dog, now is the time to do it as Animal Allies is offering a big discount through the weekend. The deal is $100 dollars off all dog adoptions for canines one year and older. This is happening because a generous donor has actively watched their website and noticed a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fitger’s has announced their first official mascot, and his name is August. Augie as they are calling him, is a nine-week-old retriever collie mix that receptionist Amy Snell adopted just over a week ago. So, after being introduced to the Fitger’s team, it was determined that Augie would make the perfect mascot. Some stores like A Place…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Harrison Community Center puts on weekly programs to engage families in the community through artistic play. Thursday, kids and their parents got to spend the evening taste-testing girl scout cookies. The program called Creativity in the Kitchen was put on for the first time to teach families about nutrition and healthy eating. After taste testing each…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota FoodShare Month kicked off on Monday for food shelves across the state. One of the food shelves participating in the campaign is the Duluth Salvation Army. Their goal for this year’s drive is 8,000 pounds of food and $9,000 dollars. Right now, the shelf is asking for non-perishable items like cereal, canned foods like chili, along…
DULUTH, Minn. – The extra money from pandemic emergency funding that was going into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits will expire this March. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will sunset for all states Wednesday, but 18 states have already ended the pandemic funding program. The 2023 farm bill in Congress could be one way SNAP benefits…
DULUTH, Minn. – The owners of the Lincoln Park businesses Duluth Grill, Corktown, OMC Smokehouse and more are set to open a new restaurant in the neighborhood. Burger Paradox is what they are calling it, and it will be where the Coach’s Bar and Grill had been on West Superior Street. The name Burger Paradox stems from their concept of…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM along with more than 300 other food shelves across Minnesota are asking for your help with donations of both food and money during a time of year when it may be needed the most. “In the coming months, the need will increase, and we’ll see an incredible demand for supply in a normal time of year…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the second year in a row, Pygmy Slow Loris twins are born at the Lake Superior Zoo. It happened a couple of weeks ago and came as a complete surprise to staff, as a guest was the one to discovery the enclosure babies. “Because they are so small, they’re nocturnal, they like to spend most of…
DULUTH, Minn. – People who really love their plants took that love to the next level Tuesday for a plant swap at the West Duluth Library. Plant buddings from a variety of species like jades, aloes, and spider plants were all involved in the swap. The only rule for these green thumbs: donate one plant to take one plant. But…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The issue of bullying in schools taking center stage outside Cloquet High School Tuesday. Some parents and students saying they’ve had enough. They say they want the school district to get tougher on bullying, saying the problem is at a breaking point. The district says it investigates and deals with concerns brought to them. People were holding…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – “It’s really the important age of when they start getting the motor skills and the intellectual ability to offer aid to someone more than just calling 911. At an early age we can teach kids how to call 911 when they need that, but at this age we can actually start having interventions to actually help the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Around 600 people are getting ready to take on the cold dip for Saturday’s annual Duluth Polar Plunge. The fundraiser for the Special Olympics Minnesota kicks off at 2 p.m. at the end of Park Point. But Friday, pre-registration for the plunge took place where those participating had a chance to check in and receive some merch….
DULUTH, Minn. – “Today, the U.S. is Norway’s most important ally,” Chief of the Norwegian Home Guard, Elisabeth Michelsen says. It’s been five decades since two generals, one from the United States and the other from Norway met in Norway and shook hands to start the longest running military exchange program between two nations. “That handshake meant so much it…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Tuesday before Hermantown battled Grand Rapids, the city of Hermantown and NorthStar Ford announced a naming partnership for the new Hermantown hockey arena. The duo cited that this partnership is another significant step forward in the community recreation initiative. Besides the new arena, there will be upgrades to Hermantown’s current arena as well as changes to some…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, the Duluth City Council discussed whether to invest $165,000 into added security measures to the Tech Village ramp. That ramp is on the crossroads of East First Street and Lake Avenue. The prompt for added security funding stems from individuals’ mis-using the space for actions such as drug use and homeless encampment. The motion passed Monday…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’ve had people knocking on our door here for many days, just many days,” Old Town Antiques and Books Owner, David Jouppi says. Old Town Antiques and Books is back open for business in Duluth after being forced out of their previous location last year at the historic Hotel Astoria building on East Superior Street. They were…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Escape the Bong is back for its fifth year at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. Escape the Bong V as they are calling it, features four unique and challenging rooms with themes like ‘Survive Your Parents Prom’, in Back to the Future fashion, and ‘The Hornet’s Nest’, which deals with a submarine. The…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Across the nation, those with special needs got to experience prom to the fullest with ‘Night to Shine’. Over at Proctor High, guests rolled up to the red carpet in limos. Upon arrival they were able to visit the flower station and then get crowned king and queen of the prom. After that guests could enjoy dinner,…
DULUTH, Minn. – It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your garden. Over at the Duluth Folk School Thursday, a ‘How to Start Your Vegetable Garden’ class was held in collaboration with the Duluth Community Garden Program. The class talked about climates and crop plans, along with the right way to seed. Attendees also…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County hosted its first ever Public Health Innovation Project Showcase, highlighting the success of five local projects over the past couple years. In 2020 the county distributed more than $360 thousand dollars to five community organizations devoted to addressing health wellness and support, substance use, and food insecurity. Organizations taking part included Range Mental Health,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A sendoff party and fundraiser were held for Duluth Cyclist Leah Gruhn before she embarks on the world’s longest winter marathon, the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Held at Hoops Brewing, friends and members of the cycling community came together for food, drinks, and a silent auction. Participants in the race have the option to do a 350-mile stretch…
DULUTH, Minn. – Old Town Antiques and Books is back open for business in Duluth after being forced out of their previous location last year. Now located on East 4th Street next to Thrifters, the new space is much smaller than the previous spot on Superior Street, transitioning from 10-thousand square feet to 800. Last year, they were given 45…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Tuesday night people who love music and games came together in Superior for one big musical bingo fundraiser. The Mackie Brothers performed live, and each ball drawn represented a number like usual, but that number was attached to a well-known song. The Mackie Brothers then played that tune, and everybody checked their bingo card for the name…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Two Harbors Robotics team is gearing up for the big State Competition happening this weekend. Team ‘Robo Dweebs’ as they call themselves, is a first Lego league, meaning they build robots out of Legos. They’ve been working on their robots since August, with focus on design, programming and project. One of the goals of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Our son came into the bedroom and instantly we knew something was wrong based on the look on his face. After a few minutes he was able to tell us that he was being threatened on social media,” a Minnesota Mother of a sextortion victim says. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging parents to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The founder and longtime owner of Marine General, Russ Francisco has been inducted into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame. As a young lad, Francisco found his love for the field working in a marina. After it closed in 1976, he opened Marine General. 47 years later he’s still running the shop on London Road in Duluth,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Life, the Work, the Fight: Black Duluth in History exhibit is now on display at the Zeitgeist Atrium. Put on by the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, the exhibit is an exploration of the black history in Duluth. It highlights those who have helped build the community and move it forward from the early 1900’s to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Big Movies’ at the DECC kicked off Thursday with a showing of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. DECC staff chose this as February’s free monthly event because they felt it was a good month for indoor activities. Those who attended could spread out on blankets or bean bags. Theater concessions were also open for purchase. Each showing will be…
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – “It’s a great weekend, it’s a lot of fun. You know mushers and handlers; you don’t get much sleep out there, but you enjoy it and this weekend it was cold, but it was great. You get to see lots of stars, and everyone enjoys that at some point,” Handler, Erin Aili says. 300 miles, the…
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn.- It would come down to two mushers, but Keith Aili was able to outrace Ryan Anderson for the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon championship on Tuesday. Aili was the first out of the Mineral Center checkpoint 12 minutes ahead of Anderson. They would each pass each other before Aili was able to finish at 52 hours…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lincoln Park Farmers market usually runs during the summer, but on Thursday vendors had a chance to take part in a Winter Market. It was held at the Harrison Community Center and featured ten vendors and three community organizations. Produce, candles, stickers, and jewelry were just some of the products for sale at the market. SNAP…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, a load of trash caught fire in one of Hartel’s Disposal trucks due to improper disposal of rechargeable batteries. The truck was in route to WLSSD’s transfer station when the driver noticed that the contents in the truck were on fire. The driver contacted the Fire Department who was then able to put out the fire…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is looking for more applicants to join their upcoming Citizen Police Academy. It’s a 12-week program that the DPD puts on every year as a way for community members to build relationships with officers and learn what they do day in and day out. The course consists of speakers, presentations, and demonstrations from…
