SUPERIOR, Wis. — 2025 marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior, and a group in Superior, Wisconsin is hoping to place a historical marker to honor the ship. On New Year’s Day, Superior Mayor Jim Paine proclaimed 2025 as “Year of the Fitz,” marking five decades since the sinking of the renowned freighter. And this year…
DULUTH, Minn. — Preparations are underway for the 37th annual Duluth Wedding Show, taking place Saturday, Jan 11. at the DECC. For brides and grooms to be, the Duluth Wedding Show is a one stop shop for the big day. With over 130 vendors, couples can visit with professionals in the industry, such as wedding planners, florists, photographers and plenty…
DULUTH, Minn. – AMSOIL Arenas new state of the art scoreboard is officially in action. The previous scoreboard was 10 years old and had technical issues, so it was time for an upgrade. The new $800,000 scoreboard has the best resolution of any scoreboard in the state and all of College Hockey. The scoreboard went through its first full weekend…
DULUTH, Minn. — CVS and its pharmacy in West Duluth is closing down Jan. 28, FOX 21 has learned. The pharmacy, located on Grand Avenue, follows the closure of hundreds of CVS stores across the country over the past few years. All current prescriptions will be transferred to the CVS Pharmacy at Tower Avenue in Superior. Prescriptions can also be…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new pop-up shop has opened up at Enger Lofts Marketplace in Lincoln Park. AuraEye opened up at the start of December as a pop-up store filled with vintage clothing, home goods and artisan jewelry. The owner of store, Laura Mullen, who also co-owns Bent Paddle Brewing, said she got the idea in late October and everything…
DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend kids showed off their running skills during Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of three Saturday race events took place at the UMD Field House, with hundreds of kids up to 14 years old participating. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the event, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris Academy High School has completed phase two in its renovation process, which includes a state of the art science wing. The campus has been undergoing renovations since its purchase four years ago. Phase one in the improvements included remodeling general classrooms, and the now completed phase two consisted of the science wing. A ribbon cutting…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As the calendar turned to the new year, Embark Supported Employment acquired a fellow disability service organization. Embark Supported Employment offers support and resources to adults with disabilities. The organization has a staff of job coaches who bring participants into the community to complete jobs. On January 1, Embark Supported Employment is officially became a partner and…
DULUTH, Minn. — While staying warm at home during winter, many people take on hobbies such as sewing. Laura Maki, the Owner of Sew with Me in the Miller Hill Mall, says the holidays and colder months are a busy time at the store. Sew with Me provides a variety of essentials, such as sewing machines, fabrics and threads. Even…
DULUTH, Minn. — One Aspirus St. Luke’s clinic has setup a giving tree full of warm clothing items, giving back to the community. The tree is decorated in scarves, mittens, hats and other items. Patients at the Superior St clinic can take anything they need to stay warm during the colder months. Many items on the tree were donated by…
DULUTH, Minn. — “My hope is that, through our tragedy, nobody else has to go through this,” said Lisa Lehne, sister of killed bicyclist. The family of bicyclist Steven Hoover, who was killed while crossing Mesaba Avenue are saying enough is enough, and they are hoping changes are made to protect the safety of others. Saturday, a ghost bike was…
DULUTH, Minn. — People were hitting the slopes at Chester Bowl this weekend, after mother nature brought a fresh snowfall. After a fairly dry start to last year’s ski and snowboard season. Those at Chester Bowl are excited about tearing down the hill. Snowmaking has wrapped up at the Chester, after cold temps have brought ideal conditions. During the second…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is officially Winter! And to celebrate the longest night of the year, Ursa Minor Brewing held a Winter Solstice Party. The winter event started with a Makers Market, where local artists and crafters had booths set up. Different items were available, from wood crafts, jewelry and paintings. One vendor was showing off her beeswax candle creations….
DULUTH, Minn. — Zenith Bookstore has shared its 24 top selling books for the year 2024. Around the end of each year, the West Duluth bookstore announces what the most popular books have been at the store that year. This year the number one spot went to “I Cheerfully Refuse” by local Duluth author Leif Enger. Many of the 24…
DULUTH, Minn. — 7 Stars Ranch is feeling grateful after receiving a donation from a local jewelry store. Genereau & Co. Jewelry hosted a Whiskey and Watches event, with a portion of the proceeds going towards supporting 7 Stars Ranch. The horse ranch offers programs for youth, military veterans, first responders and their family. This year, Genereau was able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Shoppers were out and about at the annual Great Hall Market place on Saturday, wrapping up their Christmas gift list. The marketplace at the St. Louis County Depot featured over 50 artists, crafters and local businesses, showcasing their holiday creations, from artwork, to jewelry and even baked goods. Shoppers were greeted with a festive atmosphere, as carolers…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. — A holiday bake sale was held at the Gary New Duluth recreation center, which saw baked goods flying out the door. The annual bake sale grows more and more every year. With strudels, cookies, brownies and plenty more available, which are all made and donated by community members. This year hungry shoppers filled the rec…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It was a weekend of problem solving at Hermantown High School as students tested their skills during a robotics competition. Two robotics tournaments were held at the school Saturday and Sunday. One being the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) tournament. 37 teams across the northland participated in this years tournament, more than ever before. The event sees students…
DULUTH, Minn. — Each year holiday memories are made at the North Shore Scenic Railroad with The Christmas City Express. The experience starts with an interactive story telling of The Christmas City Express book. Passengers can then climb aboard a festive train for a 30 minute ride to Lake Superior and back to depot. Kids also get the chance to…
DULUTH, Minn. — 83 Years ago, on December 7th, 1941, over 2,400 American service members and civilians lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor Now, decades later, Duluth Veterans held a ceremony, to honor and remember the fallen. The ceremony started with the presentation of colors by the Duluth Honor Guard, which was followed with the singing of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Loves Local hosted the 8th annual Duluth Winter Village at the DECC this weekend. As Christmas gets closer each day, shoppers explored vendors from over 50 local businesses. While many vendors were in Pioneer Hall, dozens of wooden cabins were also set up outside of the DECC, bringing a festive feel to the Northland. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — This holiday season A1 Movers is collecting food donations for its 13th annual “Fill the Truck” Food Drive. At Super One locations across the Twin Ports, shoppers can purchase pre-made donation bags filled with food for $5 to $10. A1 Movers will then store and give all the food to Salvation Army and Second Harvest Food Bank….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Community members are rallying behind an elderly couple who lost their home after fire ripped through it Sunday night. The fire broke out just before 9 p.m. Sunday on the 4900 block of Finn Road in the Town of Superior. Sonny and Jeanne Atkinson are both in their 80s and were sleeping at the time. The couple,…
CARLTON, Minn. — After weeks of suspense, close calls, and multiple failed capture attempts–Brad the sheep is finally back home in Carlton. Brad, the runaway sheep turned local celebrity, returned late Tuesday night, much to everyone’s relief. “I still feel like I’m processing it, but being here today is like “oh year, he’s safe, he’s fine, he doesn’t have to…
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth’s Helping Hives Club hosted an event Wednesday, getting students thinking about pollinators. The “What’s the Buzz?” event educated students about how they can do their part to support local pollinator animals by native planting. The Helping Hives Club was also selling honey and beeswax wraps, with the funds going towards the campus apiary….
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth’s International Club hosted its annual “International Taste of UMD” event Saturday. Held at the United Hope Methodist Church near campus, the event had a buffet style line-up of food from across the world. Members of the International Club served up authentic dishes from their home countries. Cuisine from around a dozen…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa celebrated the opening of it’s new classroom on its farmland. The Band has a 36-acre farm located in Cloquet, which serves as a place dedicated to building tribal food sovereignty. Now, a new classroom has been opened on the land, which will used for teaching about food sovereignty,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With the holiday season ramping up, The Douglas County Humane Society hosted its annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser on Saturday. The event has been taking place for nearly 30 years, bringing the holiday cheer to pets and their owners. Each pet got a photo captured in front of a backdrop by a professional photographer, perfect for Christmas cards…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesota based organization hosted an event today, raising money for military veterans in a unique way. Veteran Resilience Project provides free trauma therapy and resources to current service members, veterans and military spouses. Friday the organization hosted the first annual ‘Sweats for Vets’ event, in which people hopped in saunas and cold plunges while raising money…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Brewing is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in style. One of Duluth’s longest running breweries is hosting different festivities each day this week. Opening back in 1994, Lake Superior Brewing serves up various drinks. Back in 2020 a couple took over the reigns of the brewery and have found success at a new location near Lester…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin business leaders, got involved in the discussion of Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday as a forum, a part of the Winning with Wisconsin Workforce series was held in Superior. The Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development hosted the event. It brought small and large business leaders across different industries together. People shared firsthand…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — In Rice Lake, Veterans Day was celebrated with a dedication ceremony at the city’s Veterans Memorial. The ceremony recognized and honored the sacrifices that Veterans have made for their country, it was held at the now completed Rice Lake Memorial Park. The memorial centers around a statue of an airborne brigade soldier kneeling with a 120…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chick-fil-A Duluth has announced on social media when its grand opening will take place. The opening will take place on Thursday, November 14. The restaurant is located on the North side of the Miller Hall Mall property, facing Miller Trunk Highway. This will be the first Chick-fil-A in the Twin Ports area, joining 17 other Chick-fil-A restaurants…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department has welcomed in 11 new recruits to the force. The officers received their badges in front of friends, family and fellow officers during an official swearing in ceremony. Two officers were also promoted to Sergeant during the ceremony. One of the promoted officers say’s 12 years ago, he started his law enforcement career…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon has reached full capacity Wednesday, Nov 6, breaking the organization’s previous earliest sellout record. That previous record was set in 2016, when registration reached capacity on December, 31. Now, that record being broke by nearly two months. Organizers expect more than 22,000 people to be signed up for one of the weekend’s three events, including…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior police officer is no longer on the force after Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf discovered the officer may have intentionally lied on a police report to raise a suspect’s charges to a felony. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, Fruehauf has been forced to dismiss 40 criminal cases because of credibility concerns involving the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Duluth All Souls Night brought out hundreds to the Depot for an evening filled with remembering and grieving. All Souls Night is modeled after Day of the Dead, a Mexican observance that honors loved ones who have passed away, and people did just that. A ritual was held to kick of the celebrations and…
DULUTH, Minn. — An event for outdoor recreation enthusiasts took place at the DECC on Friday. The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosted the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit. The summit draws in people from across the Upper Midwest, allowing for businesses, advocates and other organizations to connect, build community and learn more about the great outdoors. The summit had 12 engagement…
DULUTH, Minn. — Pickleball players rallied for a cure on Friday. Games were held to raise funds for an important cause. The Duluth Area Pickleball Association hosted glow-in-the-dark pickleball, raising money for breast cancer awareness. The event was “open play” and different courts held games of all experience levels, from beginner to challenging. Each participant donated money towards the National…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Halloween is just a week away, and The Superior Spooktacular is ramping up! The “Haunt Your House” tour of homes is back as a friendly competition, as dozens of houses across the city are decorated in their Halloween best. List of decorated homes: Categories: News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Some prospective workers are getting the chance to tour manufacturing facilities this week. Minnesota’s Statewide Tour of Manufacturing is taking place through Friday. From Grand Rapids to Superior, WI, over 30 businesses across the northland are opening their doors for hundreds of high school students. Wednesday, students toured Barko Hydraulics in Superior, getting a first hand experience…
DULUTH, Minn. — What better way to get into the fall mood than with a cup of hot apple cider. Spirit of the Lake Community Arts (SOLCA) hosted its annual Apple Cider Fest on Saturday. The event was filled with all kinds of apple activities including the chance to make your own apple cider by hand. From smashing and juicing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Chilly Billy’s is bringing frozen treats over the bridge with its new location. Chilly Billy’s is holding a grand opening for its new Superior location this weekend, serving up frozen yogurt flavors, acai bowls and toppings. Customers can top their creations with everything from fresh fruit to candy to syrups. The new Superior fro-yo shop is offering…
DULUTH, Minn. — The pumpkin train is back in town at the North Shore Scenic Railroad! This weekend people can hop aboard the Great Pumpkin Train and take a trip to a pumpkin patch. When there you can explore and of course pick up the perfect jack-o-lantern pumpkin. The fall fun doesn’t stop at there, back at Depot there is…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wednesday signaled the final week of the regular season for prep football teams in Minnesota. Over in Denfeld, Hermantown took down Duluth Denfeld 31-19, to finish at 7-1 in the regular season. The Hunters end their regular campaign with a 5-3 record. In other action, Rock Ridge picked up the win over Duluth East 19-14, finishing the regular…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starting Thursday, Oct. 17, the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center will be hosting its annual fall rummage sale. The rec center hosts two rummage sales a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. The sales started as a way to raise money for the community, including the now completed skate park. You can get…
DULUTH, Minn. — Last year a VIP experience was added to the Haunted Ship, and with its success it returns for another year. “My favorite part is just interacting with the guests and bringing them on board and being creepy and just attacking their senses when they don’t expect it,” said the ghost of Lady Irvin. VIP treatment includes the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — People packed the auditorium at Superior High School as U.S Senator and former Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders took to the stage. The Senator is campaigning for the Democratic party’s presidential ticket in battleground states. Sanders encouraged Wisconsin voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the upcoming election. In his speech, Sanders…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spooky season is ramping up and what other way to celebrate Halloween than exploring Duluth’s own Haunted Ship. Last year a VIP experience was added to the ship, and with its success it returns this year. Fox 21’s Dan Hanger was guest actor Friday night and hopped in the makeup chair to take on the role of…
CLOQUET– Minn. –It’s never too early to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. The Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Craft, Art and Vendor Fair at Black Bear Casino Resort. There are over 120 booths to shop from, showcasing an array of item such as jewelry, photography, artwork and plenty more. The event supports local…
