Shipping Industry Gears Up For Winter
The Duluth-Superior shipping season is coming to a close for winter but the field has other employment opportunities off the water.
Author: Nathaniel LeCapitaine
Expecting At-Risk Mothers Receive Baby Boxes
The Boxes Contain Small Mattresses
Babies Need Boxes, a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, provided boxes of newborn baby essentials to at-risk expecting mothers served by Life House.
Duluth City Council Welcomes New Members
The whole council is relatively new, with only 1 of the 9 members having been on board for longer than 2 years.
Ashland Fire Station Opens
After Forty Years a New Station Opens
After 94 years at the historic Ellis Fire Station, it was time to move on to bigger and better things. The city of Ashland opened the doors of a, new state of the art, fire station facility Friday afternoon.
Remembering Armand With A Special Gift
Two Cloquet teachers keep a special student’s memory alive. Armand Garza lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy this past August.
Proctor New Liquor Ordinance
Proctor City Council passes the new liquor ordinance which offers new possibilities for craft breweries.
Duluth Wedding Show Is Saturday
The Duluth Wedding Show is back in action this weekend. This is one event you will want to say “I do” to.
Sharla Gardner Announces A Senate Run
Former Duluth city councilor Sharla Gardner announced Wednesday she’s campaigning for Minnesota Senate Dist. 7 seat.
Northlanders Get Mega Powerball Fever
The Powerball craze struck the Northland Wednesday as last-minute ticket buyers rushed to pick their magic six numbers.
Experts Urge Community Members to Test Homes for Radon
The Odorless Gas is a Silent Killer
The Duluth healthy homes partnership working with the Minnesota department of health is asking residents to test their homes for Radon.
AARP Ranks Minnesota as Number One State for Retirement
Northlanders Say the Lifestyle Drew Them Here
Minnesota was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to AARP, the biggest advocate for the elderly in the country.
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge Has Opening for Operator
Job Opening Trends on Facebook
The deadline to apply for the Aerial Lift Bridge Operator Position in Duluth is Midnight.
What the President’s Expected Gun Law Changes Could Mean
The Changes Would Close Gun Show Loop Holes
President Barack Obama is expected to go through with tightening the nation’s gun laws through executive action.
Tree Recycling
If you are looking to get rid of your holiday tree, the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has the program for you.
Red Cross Needs Help
This Holiday Season Many Have Experienced Horrible Weather
This holiday season, many states have experienced horrible weather such as several days of tornadoes and flooding. Now the American Red Cross is asking for your help.
Annual Holiday Dinner at the Union Gospel Mission
Temple Israel Jewish Community Members Volunteered
Community members show their holiday cheer at An Inter-faith Christmas Dinner.
Blind Musician Plays for Cancer Patients
Music can be a very personal thing for people. It can help you through tough times, or make you feel happy when you’re sad. One Duluth woman is using music to do just that, but she has her own obstacles she’s had to overcome throughout the years.
Superior Salvation Army Needs Donation to Reach Goal this Christmas
They Have Reached a Little Over Half of Their Goal
The Salvation Army in Superior needs help spreading holiday cheer. They had a goal to raise 250 thousand dollars for the Christmas season, but so far have only reached a little over half of their goal.
VFW Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner
Around 400 People Attend Event Each Year
Veterans and community members gathered together for The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual holiday dinner.
Wisconsin Cracks Down On Drunk Driving
Wisconsin Police Gearing Up For Holiday Season
Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving this holiday season with a drive sober or get pulled over campaign.
Huge Curling Event In Our Backyard
Curling was first recognized by the Winter Olympics in 1998 and the sport has grown substantially since then.
Firefighters Deliver Coats For ‘Operation Warm’
600-Plus Coats Were Given To Kids In Need
Duluth firefighters distributed hundreds of coats to children in need Thursday — part of a national push to help communities.
Cuddle Dog Helps Students with Stress at UWS
Students Pet Dog to Help Relieve Stress During Finals Week
Students at the University of Wisconsin Superior had the chance to meet Twyla the cuddle dog on campus Thursday.
Researchers Observe Lakes To Study Climate Change
Lakes Across 6 Continents Observed
Climate change is warming lakes across the world, affecting freshwater ecosystems, according to a study spanning six continents.
Celebrate The First Snowfall
There’s no business like the snow business. Northlanders were thrilled at the first appearance of winter.
Wilderness Visits Patients At St. Mary
Hockey players bring cheer to pediatric patients
At St. Mary’s hospital the halls were filled with hockey players.
Vikings Announce February Winter Fest
Vikings get kids active while promoting winter fest.
The Vikings organization made the trip all the way up from Minneapolis today. The play 60 event stopped here to get kids exercising and moving. It also gave the Vikings a chance to announce a winter event coming February.
End In Sight For Stadium Construction
Construction almost over for US Bank Stadium
For 15 months Minneapolis has watched as U.S. Bank Stadium has been built but the end of construction is finally in sight.
Superior’s Fire Chief Talks Outlook For 2016
Superior Fire Chief Steve Panger is getting ready to close the books on 2015 and begin a busy year in 2016, which includes a few cuts and the start of a multi-million dollar overhaul of the department’s headquarters on Tower Avenue, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Proposal On Cirrus Deal Up For Consideration
Duluth city councilors proposed an amendment on Thursday to the agreement which would require Cirrus Aircraft to submit labor disputes to binding arbitration.
2015 Ice Fishing Olympics Kicks Off Tuesday
Participants try to win prizes
For the sixth year, 20 qualifiers will gather for ice fishing Olympics
City Council Votes On Street Light Fee
Duluth plans to erase the street light monthly fee all together.
Red Cross Lends Support After Fire
After fire in Mountain Iron Red Cross lends a hand
A fire this weekend in Mountain Iron took one life and shook an entire apartment complex but many are coming to their side to help after the tragedy.
Lutsen Mountain’s New Gondola Close to Opening
7 Million Dollar Project is Up and Running
A Multi Million dollar project in Lutsen Mountain resort is scheduled to open to the public next week.
4th Street in Duluth Closed for Removal of Trees
County Says It's Necessary, Locals are Sad to See the Trees Go
Chainsaws were roaring and roads were closed for the removal of trees on 4th street Wednesday, but some people are sad to see the beloved trees go.
Small Winter Storm Causes Headaches for Drivers
Car Accidents Litter Duluth
Roads were slick today, keeping not only the plows busy trying to clean up the roadsbut also local police and towing companies trying to clean up accidents.
Businesses Cash In on Cyber Monday
Just as you thought Black Friday sales were coming to an end, Cyber Monday began.
Black Friday in the Northland
Millions Shop Nationwide
It’s the super bowl of shopping and the Miller Hill Mall was bustling with shoppers
Chub Lake Tree Farm Ready For Holidays
Busiest Weekend Coming After Thanksgiving
After Thanksgiving it is on to Christmas and while some will be bringing their tree out of the basement, others will be going out to Chub Lake to cut theirs down.
Duluth Based Retailer Closed for Thanksgiving
maurices Putting Employees Ahead of Dollars
Duluth based retailer, maurices will be closing all brick and mortar stores for Thanksgiving.
Duluth Kids Get Special Gifts
Kids Create Personalized Build-A-Bears for Strangers
Financial advisory firm and hosptial team up to build personalized plushes for cancer patients.
Naval Academy Student Returns Home
Eric DeWitte is Completing His Second Year at the Naval Aademy
Eric DeWitte, a Marshall School graduate and current Naval Academy Student has returned home early to spread the word about the Armed Services Colleges.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Longbranch Smokehouse and Grille
In this week’s knowing your neighbors, Fox 21’s Lena Takada takes us to a restaurant in Minong, Wisconsin where smoked meat is king.
Georgia-Pacific Buyer Revealed
Jeff Foster Trucking Buys Georgia-Pacific Plant
Jeff Foster trucking is now the new owner of the old Georgia–Pacific plant.
Its the 16th Annual Transgender Remembrance Day
Those Killed in Transphobic Violence Remembered
Today marks the 16th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. It’s a day to memorialize trans men and women who have lost their lives to transphobic violence.
The Big Bundle Up Campaign in Superior
Winter Clothing Donated for Good Cause
The Superior–Douglas county chamber and visitors bureau are holding a winter clothing drive.
Major Restoration Project Celebrated at Chambers Grove Park
$400 Thousand Project Complete
The St. Louis River is one of 43 areas of concern designated under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Turduckens Back For the Holidays
It's a Chicken in a Duck in a Turkey
The Turducken is back at Superior Meats for the Holidays.
Corrections Fair at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
College Holds Career Fair for Corrections Industry
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College hosted a corrections career fair .
