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Miller Hill Subaru Donates Blankets to Cancer Center

The car dealership also donated a dozen craft kits for pediatric cancer patients

July 12, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cancer patients at Essentia Health were given a special gift today. The staff at Miller Hill Subaru delivered 80 blankets to the Cancer Center, as well as some hand written notes from some of their customers. The blankets will help provide warmth to patients, especially those undergoing treatment. Charlene Buescher was given just two weeks to live…

Head of the Lakes Fair Underway in Superior

Carnival rides, games and food will be out at the fairgrounds through Sunday.

July 12, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – One of Superior’s biggest summer attractions is now underway. The Head of the Lakes Fair kicked off Monday evening. Carnival rides, games and food will be out at the fairgrounds through Sunday. Festivities got started with some dirt track racing over at the AMSOIL Speedway. “I think it’s all the grilling that brings people in” said Jodi…

Mr. Ed’s in Hibbing to Host Supper on the Farm

Guests Can Meet Mr. Ed's Animals and Get to Know Local Farmers

July 12, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

HIBBING, Minn. – On Wednesday, you have the chance to eat a special, home-cooked meal at a local farm. Mr. Ed’s Farm in Hibbing is hosting a free supper on Wednesday where anyone can come enjoy sloppy joes made from homegrown beef. Guests can also tour the farm, meet Mr. Ed’s animals, and get to know local farmers. “They can…

South St. Louis County Fair Kicks Off Wednesday

The Festival Has Been Going on For Almost 100 Years

July 11, 2017

Lena Takada,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The South St. Louis County Fair kicks off Wednesday. Organizers were busy setting up rides and booths at the Proctor fairgrounds. The fair has been going on for almost a century, and this year, where will be an endure race, a petting zoo, live music, and of course 4-H competitions. “Throughout the week we’ll have animals being…

Tuesdays are Kids Days Downtown

Library, Depot Offer Summer Kids Activities

July 11, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown Duluth Public Library kicked off its annual Kaleidoscope for Kids summer program Tuesday. The library has run the Kaleidoscope program for more than 35 years. Every Tuesday through early August, kids and their parents can take in a free show outside in the library’s plaza area. Some lucky kids might even get to be part…

DTA Unveils New Bus Routes

Four New Routes Start Service August 27th

July 11, 2017

Greg Chandler,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority will soon offer more options for public transportation users. Starting August 27th, the DTA will expand Route 5 service to run from Gary New Duluth to the Miller Hill Mall. Also, three brand new routes will start on the 27th. Route 21 will go from Lakeside to the mall via UMD’s Kirby Student…

Annual Sidewalk Days Festival Begins Wednesday with New Events

Sales and Car Show Return to Take Over Superior Street

July 11, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A downtown, summertime tradition will be shutting down parts of Superior Street once again. The Sidewalk Days Festival begins Wednesday, July 12 and runs through Friday, July 14. About 80 vendors are expected to participate. There will be a car show, crafts, clothes, food, live music and more. New this year, there will be a selfie scavanger…

Minnesota’s Oldest Craft Co-op Celebrates 45 Years

Northland Uncovered: Northwoods Pioneer Gallery and Gifts

July 11, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

CASTLE DANGER, Minn. – In a little shop along the North Shore dozens of Northland artists and crafters display their passions. “There are some forms that are kind of lost. Like, we have a lady that does tatting. Most people don’t even know what tatting is,” said Mabel Tarlton, President of the Board for Northwoods Pioneer Gallery and Gifts. Northwoods…

Superior Councilors Propose Year-Round Connection To City Trail

July 10, 2017

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two Superior city councilors are hoping to score $80,000 in excess tourism tax dollars to make a pathway in the municipal forest usable all year long as a connecting trail across town to the Osage Trail. Councilors Brent Fennessey and Craig Sutherland say the pathway in the forest is only open for snowmobiles in the winter months…

New Café Brings Year-Round Jobs, Revitalization to Gary New Duluth

The Trophy Café is locally owned and operated by Mont du Lac Resort

July 10, 2017

Brett Scott,

GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. – Gary New Duluth has lived through decades of history. Buildings have changed ownership and new beginnings have come and gone. Now, one local resort is expanding into the neighborhood, inviting you to stop by for a fresh home cooked meal. “When you make an order, a chef in the back is going to make it…

Saxon Harbor Still Mostly Unusable After 2016 Flood

Restoration Could Cost $8 Million or More

July 10, 2017

Lena Takada,

SAXON, Wis.- Several inches of rain fell in northern Wisconsin last year, causing a flood that severely destroyed parts of Saxon Harbor. Large pieces of the bridge at the harbor crumbled away, the beach was washed out, and the harbor was covered in debris from fallen trees and uprooted plants. “We are unable to have the same boater traffic, families…

New Mural Taking Shape in Duluth

Painting Shows the History of the Lincoln Park Neighborhood

July 10, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A unique mural is taking shape in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood. The mural was painted in the Duluth Art Institute studio and was glued to the wall on the east side of the Frost River Trading Company building. It tells the history of jobs in Lincoln Park with blue collar labor jobs pictured on the mural’s bottom…

Wisconsin Point Dunes Restoration Receives Over $1.3 Million from State

A total of $2.4 million in grants awarded

July 10, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

City of Superior MADISON, Wis. – Governor Scott Walker announced $2.4 million in grants to protect and improve the Great Lakes resources in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. Thirty-four grants will be used by local and state governments, regional planning commissions, universities, and non-profit organizations. The largest grant was received by the City of Superior for the Wisconsin Point Dunes Restoration Project…

NRRI Receives Recurring Funding

Coffee Conversation: Natural Resources Research Institute

July 10, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s big news and big funding for the Natural Resources Research Institute. The institute was granted an additional $2 million in recurring funding from the Minnesota State Legislature. This almost doubles the previous state funding they were receiving and was the first funding increase since the 1980s. According to June Breneman, External Affairs Manager for the NRRI,…

New Duluth Company Helps Tame Frizzy Beards

There's a Beard Care Product Company in Duluth

July 9, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- It all started as a conversation inside of Living Art Tattoo studio in Duluth, when tattoo artist Josh Kirkpatrick was giving Scott Rabold a tattoo. “He was having trouble finding a decent beard care product, one that he liked the smell of, one that worked in his beard,” explained Kirkpatrick. So Kirkpatrick offered Rabold a little bit of…

People March to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide

Around 20 Veterans Die by Suicide Each Day

July 9, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Though it was rainy today, around 50 people braved the elements and marched to raise awareness of Veteran suicide. Veterans, Community members and active service members joined together for a Ruck March. The participants walked approximately 6 and a half miles from Lester Park in Duluth, through Hawks Ridge, and back to the park. The goal of the…

‘Freedom Fest’ Tourney Honors Friend Killed In Car Accident

2017 LT Freedom Fest Memorial Tournament

July 9, 2017

Joey Norton,

Duluth, Minn. A high-speed crash six years ago took the life of one person, while seriously injuring three others. The life taken was that of Tim Stephenson, a caring person whose favorite thing to do was playing ultimate Frisbee. Every year since his death, Tim’s teammates and friends remember him by hosting a ultimate Frisbee tournament in his honor. Tim…

Skate With The Pros At SAHA

Local Pros Kick Off The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp

July 9, 2017

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Categories: Community, Professional Sports, Sports

Retired Chiropractor is Selling Hundreds of Medical Books

He Calls it the Everything Related to Paper Sale

July 8, 2017

Lena Takada,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Steve Parkhurst was a chiropractor working in his office in Cloquet for 37 years, but now that he has been retired for a few years, he’s having a big sale he calls “everything paper sale” Parkhurst calls himself a life long book collector, and the inside of his office is lined with thousands of medical books, magazines, paintings,…

Minnesota Artists Gather in Grand Marais for Art Festival

Around 70 Artists Had Their Work for Sale

July 8, 2017

Lena Takada,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn.- Wooden rings, handmade cutting boards and naturally dyed silk shirts lined the inside of one booth at the Art festival in Grand Marais. Dawnette Davis and Andrew Kringen the artists that manned the booth, have been attending the festival for half a decade “I do wood cutting boards, jewelry, and my work is laminated wood. I use…

Silver Bay Residents Celebrate Bay Days

The Festival Has Been Going on for Years

July 8, 2017

Lena Takada,

SILVER BAY, Minn.- Bay Day celebrations are continuing in Silver Bay. The festival has been going on for years, but grows bigger each year. Organizers say this year the festival has cost 45,000 dollars to put on, but that the experience has been well worth it. Friends and families enjoyed eating at food trucks, checking out craft booths, and jumping…

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Returns to Superior

The camp is hosting a kickoff event Sunday

July 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Professional athletes are working together in Superior to help area youth improve their hockey skills. The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is starting up on Monday, July 10 and running through Friday, July 14. The kick off event on Sunday, July 9 will feature a “Skate with the Pros,” coaches symposium and silent auction. Superior native and…

Cloquet Could Be Getting New Roundabout

The Intersection Has Seen Fatal Car Crashes in Recent Years

July 7, 2017

Lena Takada,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The interchange on Minnesota Highway 33 at Interstate 35 in Cloquet has seen many car crashes in recent years, and even fatalities. So Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives have been working on a plan to make the spot safer. “The state has been working for a number of years, they’ve tried many different things in terms of…

Lady Slippers Blooming in Jay Cooke State Park

It's Minnesota's State Flower

July 7, 2017

Lena Takada,

CARLTON, Minn.- It’s a rare sight to see. The Lady Slippers at Jay Cooke State Park are in bloom. A few of Minnesota’s state flower, Lady Slippers, were transferred to Jay Cooke State Park, when a road construction project put them in jeopardy two years ago. Now, the state park has put them towards the front of the park where…

Cleanup Begins at West Duluth Housing Complex

The Building's Roof on West Third Street in Duluth Collapsed June 5

July 7, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction work started Friday afternoon at a West Duluth housing complex just weeks after the roof collapsed, displacing residents. The Red Cross responded to the building on West Third Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood during the morning of June 5. Authorities say the building was vacant at the time of the incident. A neighboring building was…

Summer Camps Beginning at Spirit Mountain

July 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Several parents throughout the Northland are looking for ways to keep their kids busy while they’re off from school for the summer. Spirit Mountain in Duluth is hosting several camps to encourage kids to stay moving and try new activities. The following is a sample of the camp programs offered in July at Spirit Mountain, based on…

Sidewalk Days Festival Kicks Off Wednesday

Festival runs from July 12-14

July 7, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Sidewalk Days Festival is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 12 and run through July 14. Vendors will hit the bricks of West Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West to offer up some mouth-watering food, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family. Events for the festival include: Sidewalk Shuffle 5K – 12…

Professional Athletes Host Hockey Camp for Youth

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Back for Second Year

July 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It may be warm and sunny outside, but that’s not stopping many folks in the Northland from thinking about hockey. The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp starts up next week and a coaches symposium, skate with the pros and silent auction is kicking it all off this weekend. The camp was started after several professional hockey players…

The Reader Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Summer Concert Series

Every Thursday through the end of August two musical acts will perform at the park

July 6, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – Live music took over Leif Erikson Park Thursday evening as part of The Reader’s Lake Effect Concert Series. Every Thursday through the end of August two musical acts will perform at the park. The concerts are a way to celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary in Duluth. “We started it for $1,000 20 years ago” said Bob Boone…

Rural Inns Want to See More Homeshare Regulations

19,000 guests stayed in Airbnb rental homes outside larger metro areas over the past year

July 6, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

New information is out regarding house sharing numbers in rural Minnesota. According to the Airbnb, 19,000 guests stayed in homes outside larger metro areas over the past year, accounting for more than $2 million in earnings. These figures have many small bed and breakfast owners throughout the state asking for more equal regulations against homesharing services. An ordinance was recently…

Multimillion Dollar Investment Could Mean Big Changes for Cloquet Parks

July 6, 2017

William Seay,

CLOQUET, Minn. — The City of Cloquet is going to make big improvements on its parks, thanks to more than four million dollars in sales tax revenue. Those dollars will be used in a large project focused on Dunlap Island and Broadway. And right now, on the east end of Dunlap Island, in the place known as Voyageur’s Park doesn’t…

Over 300 Agencies to Crack Down on Speeding

The Minnesota State Patrol is Partnering with Local Agencies from July 7-23

July 6, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Friday, July 7, the Minnesota State Patrol will be joining forces with 300 local agencies across the state to crack down on speeding. The partnership comes as Minnesotans drive through the 100 deadliest days of summer on Minnesota roadways. According to the State Patrol, 92 people lost their lives last year on Minnesota roads due to…

MNsure Assistance Offered at Duluth Public Library

Every Thursday, a MNsure Navigator Answers Questions and Helps Fill Out Applications

July 6, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Anybody with questions about MNsure can get some help at the Duluth Public Library. A certified MNsure navigator is stationed on the Downtown Library’s second floor every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for anyone with questions about health coverage, or who needs assistance filling out a MNsure application. “People don’t think about or have insurance until…

Westbound Bus Stop in Front of Holiday Center Discontinued until Further Notice

July 6, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – Effective Saturday, July 8, 2017, the Duluth Transit Authority will discontinue service to the bus stop located directly in front of the Holiday Center on Superior Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues West. Due to expanded construction, buses will no longer be able to safely access the curb and shelters. No boarding or alighting will take place…

Local Musician, Todd Eckart, Performs on FOX 21

Summer Concert Series Begins Tonight at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

July 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Starting tonight, music will be filling Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College’s Ampitheater Stage. The 2017 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. every Thursday night in July. The first performer of the series, Todd Eckart, visited FOX 21 to chat about the series, his new album and to play…

Applebee’s: Big and Bold for the Summer

Cooking Connection: Grilling Favorites with Applebee's

July 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is beginning to feel the heat of Summer and many people are also heating up their grills. Applebee’s is doing just that as well. The restaurant has introduced its new Big and Bold Grill Combos at its locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. The New Big and Bold Grill Combos include: Grilled Shrimp Skewer with lemon…

Concerts on the Pier Kick Off at Glensheen

Local businesses also served up food and drinks at the free event

July 5, 2017

Matt Van Winkle,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Concerts on the Pier series kicked off Wednesday night at Glensheen Mansion with live music from Duluth’s very own the Boomchucks. Some set up chairs along the shoreline, while others arrived by boat and paddle board to enjoy some free entertainment on Lake Superior. “This is one of our most favorite event series of the year,”…

Experimental Bike Lane Opens in Downtown Duluth

July 5, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth is experimenting with a bike lane, downtown on Michigan Street. The protected bike lane is part of a demonstration by the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council. The path has two lanes and runs three blocks on Michigan Street near the Transportation Depot. It prevents parking on the lower side of the street. The bike…

Tourism Season Kicks Off in Bayfield

Area Is Expected to Be Busy Through Applefest Weekend in October

July 5, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Summer tourism is starting to take off along Lake Superior’s south shore. Every summer around the Fourth of July, tourism season kicks off in Bayfield and the surrounding area. Hundreds of visitors are hitting the water in Apostle Islands cruises and kayaking to sea caves on Lake Superior. As the summer continues, more visitors will start to…

Cultural Center Focuses on Native American Heritage, Art

July 5, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — A building that celebrates Native American art and culture in Duluth now has a new name. The building on 2nd street in Duluth, formerly known as Trepanier Hall is now the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, a dedication made official at a ribbon cutting earlier today. Dr. Powless is Professor Emeritus in the Department of American Indian…

DTA Offering Service to Head of the Lakes Fair

Runs from July 12-15

July 5, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has announced it will provide special evening service between downtown Duluth, downtown Superior, and the Head of the Lakes Fair. The special evening service will run from Wednesday, July 12 and continue through Saturday, July 15. Service will depart from downtown Duluth hourly from 6:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. with service along Route…

Superheroes to Invade Duluth Playhouse

Superheroes will Perform on Stage at the Duluth Playhouse Underground Theatre

July 5, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Saturday, July 8, superheroes will be flying into the Duluth Playhouse ready to work together and save the day. Imaginarium: Superheroes! will be performed July 8 through July 23 every Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the show starts at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Sundays performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Two brothers and the girl…

Canal Bark Expanding to Michigan Street Location

Locally Owned Canal Bark will be Opening a Facility for Dogs Early Fall of 2017

July 5, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Bark is set to open their second location in Fall 2017. The local company will be expanding to a second location in the heart of downtown Duluth. Located at 211 West Michigan Street, the downtown location will offer day care and training opportunities, making caring for pets easier for downtown residents and workers. The new spot will…

Revelers Enjoy Superior’s 4th of July Parade

FOX 21 Personalities Also Participated

July 4, 2017

Greg Chandler,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Independence Day festivities started in the Twin Ports early Tuesday with Superior’s annual 4th of July Parade. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich gives us his take on a Twin Ports tradition. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Families Hit the Beach for a Pool Party in Cloquet

Party at Pinehurst Park Features Sack Races and Cannon Ball Contest

July 4, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Plenty of families hit the beach in Cloquet enjoying the Fourth of July sunshine. The beach at Pinehurst Park was packed with kids enjoying all kinds of activities like sack races and a cannon ball contest. Park officials say families from across the area came out to have some fun in the sun. “Especially when they’re all…

Independence Day Celebrated at Fourth Fest

Thousands Go to Duluth's Bayfront Park to Enjoy Festival Food and Live Music

July 4, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – As people across the Northland get out and celebrate Independence Day, Duluth’s annual Fourth Fest is popping off in Bayfront Park. “We’re down here to help serve some food and celebrate the 4th of July with the community and enjoy some great entertainment,” says Jessica Fralich from Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ, a vendor at the event. Fourth…

Ashland Celebrates 4th of July With a Parade

But Some Others Celebrated Independence Day at the Beach

July 4, 2017

Lena Takada,

ASHLAND, Wis.- More than 50 Floats, people on horses, and marching bands moved down the streets of Ashland, for the 4th of July Parade. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Jake Levings, a Parade Attendee. “I’s a lot of fun. The kids love it. They like seeing a lot of stuff. The tractors, the Jets just flew over, that was…

4th of July Means More Tourists in Duluth

Many Businesses in Duluth Rely on Tourism

July 4, 2017

Lena Takada,

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday is the 4th of July and tourists are in town to enjoy many of the events held across Duluth. Several businesses in the city rely on tourism to make a profit, and thanks to the good weather, a large number of people are in town visiting the Twin Ports. “This is a busy weekend for a lot…

64th Annual Spooner Rodeo Starts Thursday

Thousands are Expected to Descend on Spooner, Wisconsin, for the Annual Weekend Rodeo

July 4, 2017

Brett Scott,

SPOONER, Wisc. – Happening Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9, thousands will crowd into the town of Spooner, Wisconsin, for the 64th Annual Spooner Rodeo. This year Queen Missa Taylor and Princess Katie Crosby stopped by the FOX 21 Studios to chat about the jam packed three days of events. A full schedule is listed below: 2017 Spooner Rodeo…

New Fairlawn Exhibit Features Servants’ Quarters

The Fairlawn Mansion in Superior Will Now Host Tours of the Servants' Quarters

July 4, 2017

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Most Northlanders have heard the name Martin Pattison and understand the incredible impact he had on the City of Superior any beyond. But what about another group of about a dozen who lived at his mansion as well? In this week’s Northland Uncovered, we learn a little about them and the new way they’re being honored on…