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.
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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.
Community Gathers to Remember Homeless
Forty-four people struggling with homelessness died in Duluth this year.
AAA: 100 Million Drivers Traveling At Least 50 Miles This Holiday
The day before Christmas Eve is the busiest travel day of the year.
Superior’s Mayor Issues Written Statement on Controversial Post
Superior's Mayor Says He Won't Resign
Mayor Bruce Hagen has found himself in the middle of a controversy since posting a comment on Facebook about President Obama and his wife.
New Boss For St. Louis River Alliance
Kris Eilers Named Executive Director
Kris Eilers is formally taking over the reigns of the SLRA as they work to have the St. Louis River delisted as an area of concern for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Duluth Attempting To Quarantine Ash Borer
City Trying To Keep Bug From Leaving Park Point
Residents are encouraged to bring their tree trimmings to the crews, who will chip and compost it, to ensure the beetle is dead.
Political Professor Weighs In On Hagen Controversy
Dr. Von Hagel Discusses Mayor's Muslim Comments
“With social media it does place a certain responsibility on public officials and I think that for the most part, one would assume that they are aware of the ramifications of certain statements,” Dr. Von Hagel said, Tuesday.
Local Psychiatrist Debunks Holiday Myth
Holidays do not see a spike suicide like many believe.
There is a large misconception during the holidays that suicide rates spike.
Dept. of Homeland Security: MN Driver’s Licenses Not Acceptable to Enter Federal Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security has denied an extension request by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to comply with REAL ID standards.
Winter Solstice Celebrated in Two Harbors
Shortest Day, Longest Night
It’s official, every day between now and June 21, 2016 will be longer than the previous day. And in Two Harbors Monday, it was a celebration.
Lack of Snow Slowing Business In Northland
Sonju Two Harbors Snowmobile Business Stagnant
Snowfall is well below average this year. If it were not for the sizable snow storm last week, most of the Northland would be more than 50 percent below average snowfall levels on the year.
McDonald’s, Community Give Back to Essentia Health NICU Families
Local McDonald’s restaurants and the community came together to make the holidays a little brighter for families at Essentia Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Pet Experts Warn Safety First This Winter
With the cold weather finally setting in and holidays in full swing, pet experts say now is a good time to start thinking about your little critter’s safety.
Pedestrian Killed By Alleged Drunken Driver Is Remembered
Brian Respler Was 37 Years Old
Duluth police responded to reports of a person who was hit and killed by a vehicle near Grand Avenue and Main Street in West Duluth Saturday. And on Monday, we learned more about the victim — Brian Respler.
IRRRB Approves Funding for 8 Projects
8 Projects Get Funding from IRRRB
Eight development infrastructure projects and investment in two rural broadband projects were considered by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board meeting Monday.
FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men
Federal health officials are lifting the nation’s 32-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
Resorts Celebrate ‘World Snowboard Day’
Spirit Mountain Offered Discounted Tickets, Rentals, Lessons
Dec. 20 was World Snowboard Day, and ski resorts across the Northland celebrated snowboarding as a sport and culture.
‘Iceman’ Is Back With World-Record Goal
“Iceman” Roger is loving the freezing temperatures because he plans to make his ice sculpture even bigger this year — all with a goal of breaking a World Record.
Eira Plays Worldly Holiday Music
A Christmas concert turned into a trip around the world for those who were at Duluth Congregational Church Sunday.
Two Hospitalized With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Two people in Superior were hospitalized early Sunday morning due to toxic levels of carbon monoxide in their apartment.
Stores Busy With Last Minute Shoppers
Busiest Day in Season for Some Retailers
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and stores were bustling with people doing their last minute shopping.
UWS winter Commencement Held in Old Main
200 Students Were Eligible to Receive Diplomas
The University of Wisconsin-Superior conducted their winter commencement today inside the Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main.
CSS Fall Commencement Held at Reif Gymnasium
Ceremony Had 534 Candidates for Graduation
The College of St. Scholastica conducted its fall 2015 commencement at the Reif Gymnasium.
Pedestrian Killed Crossing A Parking Lot
Driver arrested on suspicion of being under the influence.
One person is dead after being hit by a car in Duluth earlier today.
Archdiocese Settle Civil Abuse Case
Agreement reached in clergy sex abuse case
A three-year agreement was made between the Ramsey County attorney’s office and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Friday.
Super One Matching Red Kettle Donations
Donations Made At Super One Matched Up to $50,000
Salvation Army Director of Development, Gordon Mesedahl said this year’s campaign needed a shot in the arm and Super One’s donation match pledge will be just that.
Technology Causing Aches and Pains
Technology can cause a health risk
In our 24/7 world many of us have become obsessed with our high tech devices be it a smart phone, e–reader, computer or other gadgets. but when we don’t use them correctly or just plain overdo it, we may get some aches and pains.
Huge Curling Event In Our Backyard
Curling was first recognized by the Winter Olympics in 1998 and the sport has grown substantially since then.
German Ship Cornelia Leaves the Twin Ports
Ship Leaves After Being Anchored for Over Six Weeks
After weeks of being stuck in the port, the German ship Cornelia has finally sailed.
Superior Chamber of Commerce Holiday and Ribbon Cutting Event
Chamber of Commerce Invites Public for Celebration
The Superior- Douglas County Chamber of Commerce held a holiday open house and ribbon cutting at the newly remodeled chamber office.
Children Donate Trees to Hospital Patients
40 Trees Delivered to the Hospitals
Students from Lester Park Elementary school delivered Christmas trees, books, and gifts to patients at St. Mary’s and St. Luke’s medical centers.
‘Star Wars’ Toys In Demand With Latest Film
Antique, Modern Toys Available In Duluth
Modern-era “Star Wars” toys can be found almost everywhere, including locally owned businesses like Legacy Toys in the Miller Hill Mall.
Northlanders Feel “The Force”
Fans Flock to Theaters for 'Star Wars' Premiere
Duluth Cinema 10 in Canal Park, and theaters across the country, were showing the new “Star Wars” movie all night Thursday.
Wildwoods Prepares To Expand To The Public
What started as helping a small, injured bird has evolved into the Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center. And now, it’s expanding to the public.
FOX 21 Live at ‘Star Wars’ Premiere
The Force Awakens In Duluth
FOX 21 was live with fans Thursday night before the first screenings of “Star Wars'” latest premiere.
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.
UMD Professor Takes Part in Unprecedented Antarctica Research
Professor from UMD Takes Part in Scientific Expedition in Antartica
Completion and shipping of the RAID drilling system was announced at the American Geophysical Union annual meeting in San Francisco on Thursday.
Miller-Dwan Foundation Gives Reminder of Suicide Resources
Northland Sees Uptick in Suicides
Thursday morning representatives from the Miller-Dwan Foundation and Essentia Health stopped by FOX Sunrise to talk about a recent uptick in suicides in the Northland.
Dayton, Lawmakers to meet to Discuss Special Session to Help Laid-Off Steelworkers
Governor Mark Dayton and top Minnesota lawmakers are meeting Thursday to discuss a possible special session to help laid-off steelworkers.
Minnesota Power Completes Major Environmental Improvement Project at Boswell Energy Center
A three year environmental improvement project has wrapped up at Minnesota Power’s Boswell Energy Center.
Mayor Ness Says Goodbye With Free Concert
Duluth Mayor Don Ness is leaving office on Jan. 4, 2016, and he’s going out with a bang.
Shop With A Cop: Hermantown
20 Kids Get Wal-Mart Shopping Spree
The “Shop With A Cop” program is a popular event with law enforcement across the country, including in Hermantown where police hit the store with local kids.
Santa Stops By To Hit The Ice In Duluth
Santa and Rudolph made an appearance at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center Wednesday night for an open skate event hosted by the Duluth Parks and Rec. Department and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland.
Visit Duluth Celebrates Gene Shaw’s Retirement
Visit Duluth and local business and community leaders got together for a party Wednesday to celebrate the retirement of Gene Shaw — who was the public relations director for Visit Duluth for more than a decade.
Salvation Army Helps Families in Need with Toy, Food Drive
Whether it’s needing food or toys for the holiday season, every year families turn to the Salvation Army for help.
