Early End To Walleye Season Hurts Mille Lacs Businesses
Area Economy Built on Fishing
Fisherman flocking to the lake helped spawn a resort community and economy, based on the strength of the walleye harvest.
Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine
Duluth Airport Faring Well by Comparison
Duluth International Seeing Some
For years, Delta Airlines has suspended direct flights between Duluth and Detroit during the winter months.
New Hotel Under Construction in Hermantown
Holiday Inn Express to be Located Next to Econolodge
The 80 room hotel will include 24 suites.
EPA Clean Power Plan Met With Celebration and Resentment
Several States Planning Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Categories: Community-imported, Environment-imported, News-imported, Politics-imported
Sunscreen Still Important in Northland
Sunscreen Should be Worn During Many Outdoor Activities
Proper use of sunscreen isn’t just about choosing the right Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
Northlanders Keeping Cool Through Dog Days
Temperatures Have Been 10 to 15 Degrees Above Average
Temperatures soared into the 90s over the weekend leaving many Northlanders struggling to keep cool.
Volunteers Needed in Proctor for Bike MS TRAM
Proctor Hosts Start and Finish to 26th Annual TRAM
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to make Bike MS fundraiser a success.
Slip Bridge Breaks Again; Businesses Lose Tourism Dollars
Foot Traffic Obstacle Causes Decline in Sales
The Minnesota Slip Bridge malfunctions are negatively effecting waterfront business in Duluth.
Favre, Fans Celebrate Return to Lambeau
Quarterback was Inducted to Team Hall of Fame and had Number Retired
As Brett Favre took his place in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame inside Lambeau Field’s Atrium, the real party took place inside the stadium itself.
Food Truck Fridays Are Back!
The Duluth Public Library kicked off Food Truck Fridays.
Sidewalk Art Festival Coming to Two Harbors
Chalk-A-Lot to Host Art Competition, Food, and Music
Two Harbors art festival celebrates use of sidewalk chalk.
Granite Gear Founder Opening New Business in Two Harbors
Dan Cruikshank to Open Bicycle and Coffee Shop
Granite Gear Co-Founder Dan Cruikshank will be opening a bicycle store and coffee shop in two harbors.
Lake County Demolishes Restaurant
Forfeited Restaurant Razed to Ready Lot for Sale
A former Hardee’s restaurant that was vacated in 2004 has been demolished in Two Harbors.
Historic Nashwauk Buildings in Danger of Coming Down
Multiple Buildings Declared Uninhabitable
A building inspector recently declared four Nashwauk buildings uninhabitable.
Minnesota League of Cities Meets in Duluth
Local Leaders Meeting for Three Days
Municipal leaders are meeting in Duluth this week to hone their skills.
Kiwanis Honor Officer and Firefighter of the Year
UMD Police Also Recognized for Service
Michael Erickson and Phil Just were honored as Duluth’s Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year, respectively.
Duluth, WLSSD Sewage Runoff Consent Decree Terminated
Repair Work Completed Nearly Two Years Ahead of Deadline
The city of Duluth and Western Lake Superior Sanitary District had until the end of next year to complete renovations to area storm water system.
Camp Invention Teaches S.T.E.M to Youngsters
Marshall School Hosting Science and Engineering Camp
Marshall School in Duluth is hosting Camp Invention this week. The week-long camp is being is dedicated to teaching students skills in the STEM fields.
11th Annual Rhubarb Fest Seeking Volunteers
Fundraising Event has Volunteer Opportunities All Week
The Rhubarb Festival is CHUM Duluth’s largest fundraising event of the year and offers volunteer opportunities all week and on Saturday.
Grandma’s Marathon Already Prepping for 2016
Prep for 40th Marathon Began Less than 24 Hours After 39th Ended
The last runners of 2015 crossed the finish line after noon on Saturday, but Grandma’s Marathon organizers were back to work by 7 a.m. Sunday.
Changes Coming to Downtown Duluth Streets
Familiar Brick Surfaces Could Become Thing of the Past
A plan to revamp utilities and the downtown streetscape could spell the end for brick streets.
“Smart Home” Built for Minnesota Veteran
Home Received Through Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation is known for supporting veterans through many different ways.
Duluth Planning Commission Approves Controversial Townhouses
Commissioners Require Several Alterations to Initial Plan
The Duluth City Planning Commission approved a new development plan despite strong opposition from neighbors.
Duluth Police Activities League Entering Second Year
Police Initiative Provides Officers Opportunity to Interact With Youth
The Duluth Police Department is marking one year of hosting interactive youth focused events.
Wisconsin Rail Safety Week Kicks Off: See Track? Think Train!
Law Enforcement Agencies Promote Rail Safety
Every 3 hours a vehicle of pedestrian is involved in a collision with a train in the United States. Wednesday, local law enforcement agencies teamed up with railroad industries to lower those numbers.
Construction at Duluth Armory is Underway
Armory Starts Exterior Construction Work
After more than a decade in the making, construction is finally underway at the Duluth Armory.
Leaders Talk Processing Center’s Future
Concerns Voiced Over Possible Closure
New efforts to keep the Duluth Post Office and Processing facility open were laid out in a public form Wednesday afternoon.
New Information: Family of Three Found Dead After Home Fire in Edgewater
41 Year Old Man Found Dead Outside Home
A Wisconsin couple and their adult son were found dead at their rural Sawyer County home Saturday morning.
Miss Minnesota Shares Domestic Violence Story
Uses 'No More' Campaign to Break the Silence
One in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in their life.
Annual Grand Avenue Memorial Day Parade
Veterans March in Celebration of Our Fallen Soldiers
Monday, hundreds marched in celebration of those who gave their lives in service.
Twin Ports Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
Paying Tribute to Those Who Gave Their Lives to Service
Monday’s rain didn’t stop Northland crowds from gathering in tribute to the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price. If anything, the wet crowds were a testament to those who paved the way for life as we now know it.
Locally Laid Egg Company to Start Berry Farms
Owners To Invite Community to Pick Berries at Wrenshall Farm
Locally Laid Egg Companies will soon offer more than just eggs.
Scientists Prepare For 3-Day Cruise on Lake Superior
Gathering Information to Keep Healthy Ecosystems in the Big Lake
Lake Superior seems timeless. But in recent years, it has gone through some dramatic changes, including in nutrient content and increase in temperature. Now, a group of scientists is setting out to the waters to find some answers.
Awesome Angling: Aj’s Walleye Lodge
Part 3: Awesome Angling
Among the numerous lakes and state parks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan sits Aj’s Walleye lodge.
Experts: Worst Avian Flu Outbreak in U.S. History
Bird Flu Being Blamed for Over $300 Million in Losses in Minnesota
Thirty-five million birds across 16 states have been euthanized, including in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, The Dakotas, and Nebraska.
Awesome Angling: Stouts Island Lodge
Part 2: Awesome Angling
Stouts Island lodge is not your typical lakeside lodge. It is located on an island.
Awesome Angling Lakewood Lodge
Part 1: Awesome Angling
The Northland fishing season is underway. That means folks are busy planning their summer getaways to area fishing lodges.
Minnesota Band Plays Tribute to Brett Favre
"Old Number Four" - The Complete Song
The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank stopped by FOX 21 to play their tribute to Brett Favre, “Old Number Four.”
Unique Families: The Indianheadband
In part three of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet a family from Cloquet who spends most of their time together playing in a band and hitting the trails.
Owner of Iconic Madeline Island Tavern Alleging Police Brutality
Tom's Burned Down Cafe Owner Files Federal Lawsuit
The owner of a popular restaurant on Madeline Island has filed a civil rights law suit over an arrest last August.
Making Music: What It’s Like on Stage
This is the Heart and Soul of the Live Experience
Members from local bands talk about what it’s really like to be on stage when playing a gig.
Making Music: The “Business” of Music
Local Band Talks About How Money Affects Success
There’s little doubt that if you’re a musician that takes music seriously, playing live is almost always necessary.
Making Music: Keeping the Band Together
A Duluth rock band gave an inside look at the struggling life of a musician in a local group.
Staycations Part 1: The Iron Range
Soudan Underground Mine, Dorothy Molter Museum, The Boathouse
If you journey to the Iron Range and points north of it, you’ll find areas rich in culture, and full of nature’s finest.
Special Report: Flying High Part 3
An Inside Look at Cirrus Aircraft
In part three of our special series, “Flying High,” FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad takes a look inside a world renowned company calling the area home.
Students Use Day Off For Community Service
High School Juniors Take the ACT; Their Classmates Volunteer
For some area high school students, Tuesday was a day for “action”…with emphasis on the A–C–T.
Special Report: Flying High Part 2
Going Inside World Renown AAR
As we continue our series on aviation in the Northland, we look at a world class maintenance facility that has made Duluth home.
Special Report: Flying High Part 1
Inside Lake Superior Helicopters
Fox 21’s Natalie Froistad takes a look inside Lake Superior Helicopters.
Sammy’s Pizza Celebrates 61 Years of Flipping Pies
Family Owned Business Celebrates Milestone by Honoring Customers
Sammy’s is offering a half–priced, single-topping pizza with the purchase of a 14 or 16 inch pie Monday through Thursday.
Proctor Hires Design Team to Evaluate City Needs
Community Input Requested in Planning City's Future
Professionals from the Minnesota Design Team have been hired to meet with Proctor residents to evaluate the good, and the not so good, within the city.
