Birkie Adaptive Skiing
Para-athletes Compete in Famous Race
Right after the family ski tour at the American Birkebeiner, the Birkie Adaptive Ski event brought in skiers from all levels of ability.
Author: Zach Richie
Barnebirkie 2016
Kids Version of the American Birkebeiner
Called the race of 1,000 smiles and 2,000 rosy cheeks, the kids leg of the American Birkebeiner, the Barnebirkie faced a little rain but that couldn’t stop participants from skiing away with a good time.
St. Louis River Corridor Alliance Hosted 20th Anniversary Gala
Protecting rivers and waterways, the St. Louis River Corridor Alliance hosted a 20th Anniversary gala for their clean water campaign.
Art Institute Looks At City’s Design Through Art
Discovering the visual design of the city has been the focus of the Duluth Art Institute.
Duluth Congregation Remembers Victims Of S.C. Church Shooting
Hope for healing and time for reflection brought many together at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Duluth on Thursday.
DSSO Scavenger Hunt
DSSO Hosts Scavenger Hunt for Upcoming Show
The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Swim Creative hopes their scavenger hunt is music to the ears of their fans and the entire Twin Ports community.
Deputy Fined and will Serve Probation for Striking K-9
Incident at Casino Brings Probation for Ramsey Co. Deputy
Deputy Brett Berry was sentenced to a year of probation and over $1,200 in fines and restitution fees and will not face any jail time unless he violates his probation.
Ramsey County Deputy to Serve One-Year Probation
Deputy to serve one-year of probation in animal cruelty case
Ramsey County deputy Brett Berry was sentenced to a year of probation and over $1,200 in fines and restitution fees and will not face any jail time unless he violates his probation.
Superior Wishing Tree
Welding Students and Phantom Galleries Grow a Wishing Tree
The wishing tree combines the talents of fifteen Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Superior students with Phantom Galleries for a public art display.
Eastridge Community Church Fundraiser
Church Holds Fundraiser for Expansion
Ask and you shall receive and that’s exactly what Eastridge Community Church in Duluth was praying for.
Better City Superior Survey Results
Results Come in from Better City Superior
Community leaders from Better City Superior, a local economic development group say the city needs to be strategic and purposeful in what they decide they want to be.
Preparations Underway for Annual Birkebeiner
Thousands of skiers are ready to hit the trails for the annual American Birkebeiner in Hayward and Cable.
Snowmobilers Prepare For Annual ‘Snowball Cancer Ride’
Fundraiser Lasts 500 Miles
Snowmobilers are preparing to embark on a 500-mile journey — all while raising money to combat the deadly disease of cancer.
Two Feet of Snow Covers Ironwood, Hurley
Residents Begin To Dig Out
With snow coming over the last few days, residents in Ironwood, Mich., and Hurley, Wis., are pulling out all the stops.
Governor Walker Sits Down with Fox 21
Walker Discusses Jobs, Hunting Gear and More
Governor Scott Walker discussed everything from working with those across the political aisle to working with individual city officials and with those across state lines in an interview with FOX 21 in Barron.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Jim’s Meat Market
Rolling out nearly 200,000 pounds of sausage a year, Jim’s Meat Market in Iron River is a sausage giant.
Duluth’s Request For Federal Flood Aid Denied
Amount Would Have Been $76 Million
Duluth has come up short of bringing in millions of dollars of federal aid to the city for recovery efforts from the 2012 flood and for ways to combat another disaster.
2016 Black Woods Blizzard Tour Kicks Off
Fundraiser Supports ALS Research
The 17th annual meeting of the Black Woods Blizzard Tour kicked off Thursday morning. Snowmobilers revved up their engines in remembrance of friends and family members loss to ALS.
Saving Lives Part 2: Heart Doctor, Elderly Patient
Patient Is 102 Years Old
In part two of a special report – “Saving Lives” – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to a one-of-a-kind heart doctor in Duluth that recently took a chance on a 102-year-old man.
Duluth Celebrates Go Red For Women Campaign
Enger Tower lit up red to support the American Heart Association
Duluth will be seeing red on Friday in honor of the american heart association.
Draft Plans For Eleven Parks Unveiled At Public Meeting
The parks are all part of the St. Louis Corridor Initiative
Work on the St. Louis Corridor Initiative continue with mini-master plans of neighborhood parks.
Saving Lives Part 1: Pediatric Oncologist
In part one of a special report, FOX 21’s Dan, Hanger introduces you to a top pediatric cancer doctor at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center who is very aware that death is part of the job – but he says providing comfort outweighs it all.
Chester Bowl Chalet Improvements Unveiled
Public Meeting Held for Chalet Improvements
Proposed plans for the renovation of the Chester Bowl Chalet went before the public Wednesday. The current chalet has been in use since the 1970s, and the Bowl’s programs have quickly outgrown it.
Laid-Off Steelworkers React To Failed Special Session
Gov. Dayton will not call a special session
Without a special session, many miners say they’re left digging for answers as what to do next to support their families.
Beargrease Marathon Reaches Halfway Point
Marathon Gets Closer to Finish
Even though it’s only day two of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the race has already reached its halfway point. Many of the mushers reached the checkpoint near Grand Portage to rest many of those weary paws.
Volunteer Joins the John Beargrease Marathon
For thirty-two years, the John Beargrease Marathon has been a race of skills, wits, and endurance.
Local College, Sappi Paper Mill Awarded $350,000 Job Skills Grant
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and Sappi Fine Paper received a grant for $350,000 from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program.
Ice Rescue Crews Suit Up In Ashland
Officials say gear is a huge component to effective ice rescues, and it helps keep the body from going into shock so they can save a victim’s life.
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson Talks First Month On Job
'The Month -- It's Flown By Every Day'
Newly elected Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is about to close out her first month on the job, and her first one-on-on TV interview since taking office was with FOX 21’s Dan Hanger.
Former UMD Coaches Seek $18 Million in Damages
Pre-trial Conference Starts For Former UMD Coaches
The lawsuit filed by three former UMD coaches who claimed discrimination against the school made its way into the courtroom on Monday. The pre-trial conference focused mostly on scheduling the timeline for the trial so each side has time to prepare their case.
Airport Taxi and Hotel Shuttle Fees
Airport to reconsider new taxi fees
A new permit fee on taxis might hit the brakes at the Duluth International Airport.
Traveling to beat the cold
Some are booking vacations to beat the frigid temps.
Travel agencies are getting pretty busy with locals wanting to get out of the cold temperatures.
Bovey Mine To Close Monday; 160 Miners Affected
The people of Bovey are feeling a real economic sting as the financial woes of the Iron Range hit the small town. Magnetation Plant 2 is set to close down operation January 18.
Few Brave Cold at Bayfront Park
Ice Skating in the cold at Bayfront Park
A few ice skaters went to Bayfront Park despite the chilly temps.
Governor Dayton’s New Bill Proposal Means Millions for Duluth
Governor Dayton’s new jobs bill would bring millions to Duluth
Deep Freeze Boosting Business
With the cold weather in full force, stores like Northwest Outlet have really been picking up in sales.
Auto Expert Gives Tips During Freezing Temps
Mike Archer, owner of Automedics says, “The cold could create a small leak, as the aluminum wheels shrink and it breaks the seal of the tire and so it creates leaks.”
Expert Talks Frostbite Prevention
If you have been feeling like your face, nose or fingers have been getting cold, chilled or numb, experts want you to be aware of frostbite.
Places for Homeless to Stay Warm
Finding Somewhere Warm to Stay isn't Always an Easy Task
For many people finding someplace warm to stay during the winter months isn’t an easy task.
Swearing In and Recognition Ceremony Held at the Public Safety Building
14 new st. Louis County Deputies were sworn in, and 20 new corrections officers also took oaths.
14 new st. Louis County Deputies were sworn in, and 20 new corrections officers also took oaths. New employees for other departments, like 911 communications, were also recognized.
United Piping Inc Hosts Safety Day at the DECC
More than 275 employees and 145 UPI clients and subcontractors gathered together
More than 275 employees and 145 UPI clients and subcontractors gathered at the Duluth Entertainment convention center for the annual safety day.
