DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army is nearing the end of a month-long food drive, and they still need help from those willing to give. The Duluth Salvation Army serves more than 3,500 people through food donations and cash donations just to put meals on the table for hungry people in the region. Their cash goal is $5000, and the…
BENOIT, Wis. — Jill Jones is a true Wisconsinite. As the newest owner of Benoit Cheese Haus in Benoit, Wisconsin, she knows her home state loves its cheese. “I couldn’t imagine a world without cheese,” she says with a wry smile. From Havarti, to Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Gouda, and Cheddar, Benoit Cheese Haus in Bayfield County boasts that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A welding student at Lake Superior College is doing her best to give back to veterans. Her art piece, called “A Soldier’s Love” depicts a silhouette of a soldier and his loyal dogs, backlit by red, white, and blue LEDs. Kathleen Crooks is hoping to sell these to help raise money for a charity called “Pets Loyal…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A technical college in Superior is hoping to inspire high school students to get a job in the medical field. High school students from all around northern Wisconsin visit the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior to get a crash course in what it takes to work a job in the medical field. Medical Discovery Day is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth YMCA is hoping this March will be a big month for adults wanting to make a difference in children’s lives. Mentor Duluth is a volunteer program that pairs children ages 5-18 with positive adult role models. Those mentors are expected to spend at least 8-12 hours with their mentee. Folks at the YMCA say there…
DULUTH — A historic Duluth building that used to be a laundry facility has gotten a new facelift, and new life for the St. Louis County government. The facility is now called the A.P. Cook Building, and these renovations have been four years in the making. It used to be part of what was known as the “county poor farm,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Craft breweries are known to be creative with their beers from time to time, and Bent Paddle is doing just that with its new series of beers called “Valve Jockeys.” Named after the brewers that work day in and day out making the flagship beers that Duluthians currently enjoy, these beers are from the brewers themselves. Brewer…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — We have seen some pretty dramatic temperature swings this winter, which, according to some experts, has not been good for our plants or lawns. At Miller Creek Lawn and Landscape in Hermantown, all the plants are buried under snow, which is good for the plants that need to lay dormant during the winter. Landscape Architect Trish Crego…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s an email that Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was quoted as saying was “Shady to begin with,” and Community Action Duluth said was “unprecedented.” A big tobacco company has reportedly been looking to schedule a focus group about “America’s dwindling middle class.” And at a press conference earlier this morning, representatives with the American Lung Association and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — For college students on the brink of getting a degree, preparing to enter the job market can be a scary time. But job fairs, like the one at the Yellow Jacket Student Union at UW-Superior earlier today, can help get those students ready for that first job interview. 80 potential employers greet job-seekers face to face in…
DULUTH, Minn. — In just about every industry, technology has gotten more and more advanced in recent years. And for professional surveyors that is especially true. It’s a job that requires advanced math skills, knowledge of physics, engineering, and zoning laws. And professional surveyors from around the region are in town for a three day conference at the DECC in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jumping rope is a timeless tradition for school kids wanting a fun way to exercise. But students at the Duluth Edison Charter Schools Northstar Academy (DECS) are jumping rope for a good cause. “For us the big thing is just to join joy with movement,” said P.E. teacher Sonja Riddle. “So to just try to encourage the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A housing project that’s been more than two years in the making is celebrating its grand opening on London Road in Duluth. Developers and city leaders cut the ribbon in the lobby of Endi Apartments earlier this morning. We first reported on the project back in the fall of 2014, and now the housing and retail complex is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s getting colder and colder this week, which is wonderful news for those organizing the Lake Superior Ice Festival, taking place this weekend. Preschool children from Superior delivered dozens of frozen ice orbs to the festival grounds on Barkers Island earlier this morning. It’s the first of a group of community members that have frozen water balloons to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Temperatures have been up and down since winter began, but how about the water levels on Lake Superior? Dr. Bob Sterne, director of the Large Lakes Observatory at University of Minnesota Duluth says week to week temperature changes don’t have too much effect on lake water balance, but overall winter weather patterns do. Dr. Sterner says in…
DULUTH, Minn. — For people suffering from joint pain or other chronic pain, the extreme cold in winter can make certain symptoms even worse. At Duluth Natural Medicine and Chiropractic, several natural remedies are recommended to help relieve body pain during these frigid months. Massages or regular chiropractic visits come to mind, as well as light and laser therapy. Dr….
DULUTH, Minn. — Girls hockey is alive in Duluth this weekend – sixty teams from all around the region are here for the “Icebreakers Invitational.” Games began at 11:00am Friday morning; the tournament pits teams from Minnesota, and as far away as Wisconsin, Illinois, and Canada, in a round-robin style tournament. Girls ages 8 to 16 have the opportunity of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a day for safety at the DECC in Duluth for members of the local oil and gas industry. United Piping, Inc., held its annual safety day all day today. Company employees, clients, and subcontractors, met for various presentations about the latest safety topics. This is just one of several training sessions these workers will attend…
Just a quick update on how the latest weather models are handling today’s clipper system. We call these storms “Alberta clippers” for a reason – they clip along really quickly and the usually originate in western Canada! This one is centered just north of the Canadian border and has already brought nearly four inches of snow in parts of rural…
On the night following Christmas Day, a cold front passed through our region bringing snow and ice across the Northland. The colder air really came to a head yesterday with highs just barely cracking the low teens. Today, another cold front is poised to sweep through the region once again. Ahead of that front, south winds gather some warmth and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Special delivery, and just in time for Christmas! Natalie Froistad and William Seay from Fox 21 Local News at Seven paid a visit to the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland earlier today, with gift boxes full of presents for area teenagers. “Gifts for Teens” is a toy drive that targets under-privileged teenagers, a group that…
Monday was our first day in a pattern of warmer temperatures that will remain prevalent through the region all week long. We saw widespread highs in the 20s yesterday, and we have a great chance of warming up even more today. It will be breezy, cool, and partly cloudy. Winds will be out of the west about 10-20 mph, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Known for their bright colors and super-creative designs, vintage Christmas sweaters have become hugely popular. And today is “National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.” Whether it’s for the nostalgia, or just because you think the over-the-top fashions are just fun to wear, the popularity of Christmas sweaters has exploded in the past few years. At Ragstock in Duluth,…
DULUTH, Minn. — “Rogue One,” the latest film in the super-popular Star Wars movie franchise has officially landed in theaters. It’s all hands on deck at the Marcus Cinema in Duluth; managers have hired six additional employees to help with the busy holiday season. The theater has dedicated four screens for showing “Rogue One.” General Manager Shawn Fennessey says he…
The Lake Superior Zoo has a big message for this winter – they’re still open!
Habitat for Humanity is up and running on its first project in years in Superior.
The University of Wisconsin-Superior honored its own this morning at a special awards ceremony at the Yellowjacket Student Union on campus.Veterans past and present are honored for their service, with University Chancellor Renee Wachter proclaiming UWS as a veteran-friendly campus.“Many of these men and women left behind children, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, friends, knowing that there was a very real possibility that they might not return,” Chancellor Wachter said in her opening remarks.The university invited alumni veterans to speak, not just to tell stories of their service, but to give insight to why holidays like Veterans Day are still necessary.“I’m often asked did I come from a military family? And I say, ‘Well, no, I came from an American family with military members who served,’” said Thomas Culbert, a UWS graduate who served in the United States Air Force.Culbert told the crowd four moments in his life that struck him as particularly significant when he reflects on his career in the US military.
Some businesses are going the extra mile to help honors area vets today.Texas Roadhouse in Duluth was filled to the brim since it opened at 10:30 this morning.Veterans were able to order a free meal from a special menu during the lunch hour earlier this morning.We spoke to James and Beverly McIntosh, a husband and wife with more than 60 years of combined military service between them.They say while it’s great to feel appreciated, there’s more that can be done for veterans young and old. “It’s just too bad that there’s not enough emphasis put on veterans. Especially their medical care,” said Beverly McIntosh, who served from 1972 until 1997, working IT her whole life. Beverly’s husband says while it’s nice to be appreciated, most veterans feel humble when thanked for their service.“We enlisted to do what we were asked to do and that’s it,” he said. “We don’t need any recognition; if you want to recognize and say thank you, that’s fine. But a veteran isn’t going to walk up and say ‘Hey – I served, what do you think of that?’”Staff members at Texas Roadhouse acknowledged that it would likely be busy all day, but they say they’re happy to work the extra hours on the special holiday.
A winter village will soon pop up in Duluth, all aimed at promoting local businesses.The Duluth Winter Village will feature 30 local businesses vending out of locally made log cabins.We got a sneak peek at those cabins when the event was officially announced earlier this morning.Organizers say they’re happy so many local businesses are able to come together and support each other.“Organizations like Duluth Loves Local, networking events, Eat Downtown, Greater Downtown Council, all these wonderful things that [help us] support each other and help prop each other up,” said Winter Village board member Patrick Moore.Moore says he and his group, who self-funded this event through private sponsorships, have been planning for a year.“About six months ago we got a good response and started to put feelers out into the community – in the business community,” he remembers. “And we got people that were just overwhelmingly supportive of the idea and thought it was as fantastic as we did.”The Winter Village will be open December 3 and 4, from 10am to 5:30pm at Glensheen Mansion.Admission is free, parking is free, and there will be a free shuttle for overflow parking at Congdon Park Elementary and UMD Parking Lot B.
The serene, flowing waters of the Brule River in Wisconsin are a popular spot for fly fishermen to try and land their next big catch.“There’s multiple landings on the Brule where you can park,” explains Phil Johnson, who works at Superior Fly Anglers.Johnson’s shop, as the name would imply, specializes in fly fishing.The weather for the past few weeks has been unseasonably warm, even breaking temperature records across the Northland.“The weather is fantastic for staying warm, but unfortunately the fishing hasn’t been that great,” Johnson said.
FOX 21 meteorologist William Seay takes a look back at the big Halloween blizzard of ’91.
With less than two weeks left until Election Day, Democratic Congressman Rick Nolan brought out a heavyweight to help defend his seat in the House of Representatives.Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd at UMD to voice his support for Congressman Nolan, with the hopes to swing one of the closest races in the country back to the left.Biden was hailed as the “main event” at a campaign rally on campus at UMD, but make no mistake: he’s not here for presidential politics.He’s here for Rick Nolan.“Rick grew up 1200 miles from where I lived,” Biden told the crowd at the Romano Gymnasium. “But we grew up in the same neighborhood. 1200 miles apart, but the same values.”Congressman Nolan is in a highly contested race with an opponent he knows well – Republican challenger Stewart Mills.“And now in this election contest we have an opponent in this district – opponents from all over the country – who want to roll back a century of progress,” Nolan said. “That’s what this election is all about.”Hours before Vice President Biden stepped up to the podium, hundreds waited patiently for their chance to get in, see the VP speak, and show their own support for Congressman Nolan.“We’ve had dealings with Congressman Nolan,” said US Army veteran Whitebird. Whitebird was personally invited to the rally Nolan and his staff.“Nolan – he’s helped our veterans and I got to know him that way,” Whitebird said. “He’s very helpful. That’s why we’re here to support him.”It was an all ages crowd at the campaign rally; we ran into some students from Duluth East High School, a few of which are eager to vote for the first time in their lives.“We’re the future,” said Duluth East senior Chandi Katoch. “We’re going to be voting – some of us now, some of us eventually. We deserve to know who we’re voting for and what they stand for.”The students are eager to hear about the issues that matter most to them.“I think for sure loans and student funding for college and public education,” Katoch said.And while Vice President Biden did talk a bit about college education and a bit about Social Security and Medicare, he spent most of his time talking about America’s middle class.“All of us on this stage have seen too many people from Duluth through the Iron Range stripped of both their jobs and their dignity, through no fault of their own,” Biden told the crowd. “Everything Rick’s talking about – unlike his opponent and their candidate for president – is about growing the economy, giving everyone a chance.”And with signs waving, a crowd of mostly Nolan supporters heard the standing vice president of the United States leave them with one last message of hope and optimism.”We may be ordinary but we Americans, we never bend,” Biden said, raising his voice with a fist in the air. “We never bow. We never give up. We always prevail. We are America. There’s nothing we can’t do!”According to three polls of likely voters released earlier this month, two have Congressman Nolan ahead by just a few percentage points; the other has Mills at a four point advantage.Nolan won the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District by just one percentage point in 2014.
Band students from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, came together in the twin ports for part of a special musical event.
Renovations are complete at a credit union in Superior, and just in time. It’s International Credit Union Day.
Today was a very special day for empowering women across the Northland.
A fire this morning causes big damage to a house in the Town of Superior.
Today was a chance for Northlanders to clean out their medicine cabinets, all in the name of public health and safety.
Bentleyville is gearing up for its 13th season in Duluth. The attraction is looking for volunteers throughout October to help with setup.
Voting in the state of Wisconsin just got a little easier for the upcoming election.
Split Rock Lighthouse is a staple for tourist stops in the Northland.
With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, many tourist sites across the Northland are bracing for a busy few days.
For this week’s Cooking Connection FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad and William Seay made a fair staple at the Minnesota State Fair.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is back on the campaign trail, and made a media stop in Duluth earlier this morning.
Catholic schools in Duluth will be looking a lot different, according to a new plan announced earlier this morning.
Police were seen on the roof of a Dunkin Donuts in Superior this morning, but the reason may surprise you.
Travelers are still feeling the effects of an early morning power outage at Delta Airlines.
Roadside produce vendors satisfy a big demand from those wanting farm fresh fruits and veggies, but might not want to go all the way to the supermarket.
A Nazi emblem brought back to the United States following World War II will now be on display at a military museum in Superior, Wisconsin.
During the Summer months it’s common to see the Duluth Lakewalk filled with people.
