CLOQUET, Minn. — People from around the Northland gathered in Cloquet Friday evening to mourn the life of Charlie Kirk who was shot to death while speaking on a campus in Utah. The vigil, hosted at Veteran’s Park in Cloquet, saw dozens of people come together to honor the life and legacy of the political commentator. At the vigil, people…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — It’s been nearly a week since 11-year-old Avery Anderson was struck and killed by a passing car while riding her bike and, on the eve of her celebration of life, her hometown came together to remember their vibrant, young neighbor. The memorial, which was hosted at the Wrenshall General Store in the middle of town, saw hundreds…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Billings Park in Superior, local residents were offered a sweet treat on the house, courtesy of their newest neighbors. Love Creamery, the ice cream shoppe with two locations in Duluth, will be expanding into Superior shortly, and held an open house for Billings Park locals to introduce themselves, and their product, to the community. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2025 “Concert on the Pier” series has wrapped up at Glensheen Mansion. The final concert, which welcomed the bands “Born Too Late” and “Big Wave Dave and the Ripples”, was a rescheduled concert after the original date back in July was postponed due to weather. The series was supposed to end in August, but saw two…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS has begun its 2025-2026 recital series, starting a new season of music in Superior. The series began with a performance from a few UWS faculty and is always free for students to attend. While all the performances will feature classical music, the variety of performances is a big reason why the music department believes everyone should…
DULUTH, Minn. — After much waiting, the Duluth City Council has officially established its 34th commission. The Council voted unanimously on Sep. 8. to establish the Duluth Transportation Commission. The ordinance for the commission was first read back on Jun. 16, before being tabled until September. Members off the commission will be appointed by the mayor with approval from the…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s finally official. After a year on the job, the University of Minnesota-Duluth has sworn in their new chancellor. While it may not have been the first day on the job for UMD chancellor Charles Nies, the school’s official inauguration ceremony for the Hutchinson, MN native likely felt no less special. “Today, as we celebrate his leadership,…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the 4th year running, Ski Hut threw a party for a good cause. The ski shop and Chester Bowl hosted “Cheers to Chester” at Bent Paddle Sep. 4. This year the event, which is a part of park’s “Growing Up Chester” fundraising campaign, was being used to help gather donations in order to renovate and expand…
DULUTH, Minn. — Opposition of the potential sale of Minnesota Power held a press conference today This is the latest response to the news of Minnesota Power and Allete’s potential acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners, a BlackRock company, and C.P.P. Investments. The sale, which would take Minnesota Power off the publicly owned market, is seeing opposition from groups like The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Since March, the Lake Superior Zoo has been home to a few new residents, and now, those residents are needing a little public support to ensure a comfortable future at the zoo. “We are trying to raise awareness for our “New Beginnings” campaign that is supporting our rescue.” said Lead Zookeeper Emily Perala. “Earlier this year, the…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A Labor Day stable returned to Cloquet on Sep. 1, as residents and car enthusiasts came out for the city’s annual car show. The cars were on the display from the morning into the early afternoon, and the event was free to enter for all the participants and their cars. While other people may choose to celebrate…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Cowboy hats are back in style, as the 34th ‘Great Northern Classic Rodeo’ rides again, in Superior the weekend of Aug. 29. The rodeo, which spent its first two seasons in Duluth, before moving to the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior in the early 1990’s, has been a staple for decades, and it’s all possible…
DULUTH, Minn. — School returning and cooler weather means a family favorite Duluth event has concluded for the season. “Movies in the Park” at Leif Erickson Park wrapped up its 2025 lineup on Aug. 29, and in the spirit of “back-to-school”, the event finished the summer off with a classic in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, as moviegoers propped up a…
DULUTH — Minn. Statistics show that 1 in 3 people will need a blood transfusion of some kind during their lives, so when supplies get low, especially during holiday weekends, it’s blood drives like the one hosted by London Road businesses, Fox21 included, and Memorial Blood Centers that become critical for maintaining the Northland’s supply. “Right now we are in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With it being an odd-numbered year, Superior is once again playing host to delegates from their sister city. Ami-Machi (AH-MEE MAH-CHEE), OR “Ami Town” is a Japanese city of about 47 thousand people and has been Superior’s sister city for nearly 30 years, with delegates from one city visiting the other depending on the year. Superior delegates…
DULUTH, Minn. — With classes beginning in September, Duluth Public Schools has been working hard to prepare their newest group of bus drivers, as they near their introduction to both the city and its students. “We’re excited about the start of the year. We did a training program this summer that was something new, trying to get some more drivers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Firefighters gathered at the DECC for their annual pinning ceremony. At that ceremony, the Duluth Fire Department honored members of their force who passed their probationary period and others who recently got promotions. Family members of the firefighters were there to hear speeches from the recipients, and some family members hopped on stage to hand over…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northern Lights Foundation held its 16th annual charity softball event at Wade Stadium this evening. Duluth police and firefighters are competing in a friendly Battle of the Badges softball game to raise funds for the Northern Lights Foundation, which helps financially support Local families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. The event will also feature an auction, food trucks,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation have now shared some concept plans with the Park Point community as they continue steps towards improving the point’s recreation area. This comes after both climate patterns and time have worn down the rec area over the past years. Three concept plans were laid out, all of which are intended to support items…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College held its grand reopening of its nursing facilities after an extensive renovation on Aug. 13, this coming just in time for students to return to school this Fall. While other schools continue to see enrollment dropping, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is welcoming an even larger crop of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Traffic was delayed in Superior after a towable camper flipped August 12th. The accident happened on Tower Ave in Superior, near the Richard I. Bong Airport, as a sedan made contact with the camper, causing it to roll. On investigation, it was determined that the driver of the sedan was in possession of a “suspected controlled substance”,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — An early morning fire caused significant damage to a home in the 900 block of Cedar Avenue on August 12th. Fire crews responded around 2 a.m. to find the front porch heavily engulfed. Firefighters contained the flames to the front of the house. The resident got out without injury but the home had significant damage. The Red…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Cloudy conditions and poor air quality couldn’t put a damper on UW-Superior’s latest community event. The college hosted their “Paddle and Pause” event recently on Woodstock Bay in Superior on Aug. 5, welcoming members of the local community to a day of mindfulness on the water. While the multi-department event was targeted at the senior community of…
DULTUH, Minn. — Four years after lobbying with politicians for the ability to make a difference, Duluth area students have finally gotten their wish. Very soon, a brand-new solar panel field will line the roof of the Duluth Public Schools District Office, completing a major project that some students have worked on for their entire high school tenure. “I’ve been…
