DULUTH, Minn. — The classrooms for 9th grade students at Stella Maris Academy will no longer be temporary this school year. Last year Stella Maris opened its high school in Woodland for the first time. The space was under construction at the time with plans to open to all high school students. Now the campus will be able to hold…
DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all superheroes! It’s time to get your kids in for back-to-school examinations before class starts. The Lake Superior Community Health Center is hosting Super Hero Week to make appointments fun for the kids. Services include well child exams, immunity shots, and health, nutrition, and vision screenings. Kids will get to play games and even walk away…
DULUTH, Minn. — The most power political figure in the state of Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz, is officially endorsing Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for re-election. Larson’s campaign provided the following statement to FOX 21 from Gov. Walz late Monday night: “Emily Larson is a workhorse who has dedicated her career to making Duluth a better place for everyone to live…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– “We the undersigned have all read this letter and given permission to adhere to our names to be attached. We strongly urge you to move forward with filling the vacant seat and restore integrity to the Superior School Board,” said Rob Morehouse, representing 14 former school board members. Former school board members wrote a letter to the current…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fire destroyed parts of a family owned Duluth bee business over the weekend, burning years of inventory. And now, the slow rebuilding process begins to keep the bee business alive. “I think we are still kind of in shock. I mean, we’re just barely recovering from the loss of my mom. And then you get another whammy,…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the 2nd year in a row Skyline Social and Games held their Bloody Bash in partnership with local nonprofit Never Surrender Inc. All in hopes to raise both awareness and money to help end the fight of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease Organizers say that this year’s turnout doubled from last…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. — A new music venue has been performing local bands out of a barn this past summer in South Range. Stars and Seeds Farm has been holding a variety of musical artists inside a homemade barn venue. Each week different musical artists promote their own shows at Stars and Seeds Farm. The latest talent featured Prudence Johnson,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Golfers gathered Friday at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior all for a good cause. They called it the Gopher Golph Classic which is held to raise funds for the Valley Youth Center in West Duluth. Which is an after school recreational program for kids. This was the 8th annual event and 25 teams from around the region…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The 138th St. Louis County Fair is happening this week in Chisholm- otherwise known as the five best days of summer. This year there is everything from horse shows, laser tag, animal demonstrations, and even a car show. Families bring their kids for all sorts of reasons. Whether it’s to teach them about livestock or have fun…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is officially back on the tracks this summer for some fun. It is a 20-minute train ride with opportunities to see live magic shows, play some mini golf, bounce on inflatables, and even take an extra ride with Percy. This year Thomas is stationed in Two Harbors August 4 through the 6,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two young girls are fundraising the best way they know how, with lemonade. The lemonade stand is in honor of Superior Officer Nicholas Eastman’s daughter, Hailey, who died suddenly of an undiagnosed cardiac condition in January. His retired K-9 passed away just a day after. The girls behind the stand are Chloe and Kim — also known…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools just made a $600,000 purchase that’s aimed to centralize the community and Duluth area schools. Duluth Public Schools just purchased the Duluth News Tribune building in downtown Duluth. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas says that they’re excited for the new space as it allows them to sell previous buildings that are currently used…
DULUTH, Minn.–Scattered around Duluth, first responders and the community gathered for National Night Out, celebrating neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. “I think we do a really good job at staying involved and connected to our community,” said Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa. “Really glad to see all of our staff out here along with all of our community members, different…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The largest fair in the Twin Ports area begins Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, 21 acres in Douglas County will have transformed into the Head of the Lakes Fair. Fair organizers want to provide excitement and entertainment that everyone can enjoy and have even added to their line up from last year. Midwest All Stars and the Lumberjack…
MINNESOTA — Starting August 1 Memorial Blood Centers is offering people a free or discounted drink when they donate. It is all part of the annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign and features local breweries such as Bent Paddle Brewing and Castle Danger Brewery. According to a press release the annual campaign hopes to draw in donors during the summer…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week we turn the mic over to the kids who asked the Duluth Huskies the hard-hitting questions everyone was looking for. Categories: Community, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. — Soon you’ll be able to have a cup of coffee served alongside a feline companion. That’s right! Currently in the works is Duluth’s first cat café! Wired Whiskers Cat Café is hoping to open their doors this fall offering baked goods and coffee from local Duluth businesses like Positively Third Street Bakery and Kitty Town Coffee; all…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ursa Minor Brewing has more room to serve customers as they have expanded their space. The brewery outgrew their original taproom and got a new facility to keep most of their production at. Now the taproom has 2 bars, lots of indoor seating, and they are even working on a mud kitchen outside for kids. A fun…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Bob Tavani House celebrated its 5th anniversary Thursday with a barbeque. The House is a place for people who’ve been discharged from the hospital, but don’t have a safe place to go to continue healing. The event was attended by current and former guests as well as members of the Board. The surrounding community has also…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 40th anniversary of FinnFest is taking place at the DECC this week. The 5-day festival includes activities featuring Finnish art and culture, tours, saunas, workshops, and plenty more. There is even a Tori, which is a Finnish marketplace. The purpose of the event is to understand more about Finnish culture. One vendor has been practicing a…
SUPERIOR, WISC. –The Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, commonly known as CASDA, held one of its largest fundraisers on Thursday at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior. CASDA’s 11th annual Survivors Golf Scramble had 144 people taking part. The goal was to raise at least $10,000. Tom Beaudry the golf pro at Nemadji, where the golf was played, said it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced Thursday their intent to merge. According to a press release, their agreement is to form a new integrated regional health system. Together the combined system will cover 4 states with 3,800 providers and 150 sites of care. Essentia Health’s CEO Dr. David Herman will serve as the chief executive…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- For the past three hockey seasons, the roof at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids has not been able to withstand more than a foot of snow build up and in April the city decided it was time for some change. “I think this new facility that will be good for another 50 or 60 years…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth church became victim of a break-in and vandalism Tuesday. The crime happened at St. Mary Star of the Sea on the 300 block of East Third Street. Father Seth Gogolin said the statue of Mary in the high alter was destroyed, among other damage. Police arrived and arrested the man. He was taken to a…
CLOQUET, Minn.–It’s all about the actors at a camp in Cloquet featuring Little Red Riding Hood… with a twist! This play isn’t your Grandma’s Three Little Pigs. Thursday, July 27, 2 p.m. at Encore Performing Arts in Cloquet you can see the reimagined production of this iconic play. Featured is a rapping wolf, hip squirrels and a dancing Little Riding…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The Moose Lake Community School received a generous donation that will help students in their future careers. It is $1.75 million for student scholarships. The donation was made in honor of George E. and Magdalyn Lund. George was a 1931 Moose Lake High School graduate. He graduated at the age of 16 where he then went…
DULUTH, Minn.–“I don’t honestly think that there’s a lot of people in Duluth who really want their taxpayers dollars going towards citing people for cannabis in our city parks. It just makes no sense,” said Duluth Resident Sophia Louger. When Minnesota legislators approved to legalize recreational marijuana starting August 1, they left it to local governments on how it will…
DULUTH, MINN. — After decades of talking and planning, four years of actual construction, and $900 million dollars later, the new Essentia St. Marys Hospital is just days away from accepting its first patients. Essentia opened the doors of its new hospital for the public to stop by and take a look and learn about the new facility. Before the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Festival by the Lake is happening Saturday. The family friendly event has over 160 vendors this year including live music, lots of food, a kid’s area, and more. The festival’s proceeds go to the Bluebird Foundation, which is a non-profit that supports students in the performing arts. Lundeen Productions is the organizer of the event….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sidewalk Sales kicked off Thursday in downtown Superior. The streets are filled with music, delicious food and super sales from local stores. Over 35 local businesses are participating in this year’s event that began Thursday and runs through Saturday. “Sidewalk sales is a great way for people to come and get deals. And for us, the business…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Aug. 8 primary election is less than three weeks away. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and former state Sen. Roger Reinert are the likely two candidates headed to the general election Nov. 7. “I doorknock five days a week. I’ve been out since January door-knocking. The campaign itself is really resonating with people. It is clear people…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chick-fil-A is officially coming to Duluth. The Atlanta-based restaurant will be located on the north side of the Miller Hill Mall’s property facing Miller Trunk Highway, according a news release. This will be the first Chick-fil-A in the Twin Ports area, joining 17 other Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Twin Cities area. Construction is expected to start in…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local tour of homes and gardens captures the imagination. The day was overcast Wednesday morning, but the homes were bright and beautiful at the Duluth Woman’s Club’s 55th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens. In spite of the rain, many gathered under umbrellas and parkas to catch a glimpse of some of the most distinguished homes…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is on the minds of the folks at Chum Food Shelf. The spirit of giving is alive and well at Chum. Chum is asking for donations so they can purchase food for their Thanksgiving food boxes. Even though we are in the middle of the summer, planning is already underway to feed local families for Thanksgiving….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition held their annual celebration to reflect on this year’s efforts and plan for the future. This past legislative was a win with big investments for housing activity and services across the state. Tuesday at One Roof Community Housing it was a way to say thank you. And a reminder that although the…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into a 21st century learning environment. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas said that the referendum’s plan is to keep Duluth Public Schools up to date with…
DULUTH, Minn.–“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said RN Staff Nurse Stacee Rosier. Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are getting their signs ready for an informational picket July 21, calling staffing levels…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of the year again to celebrate Lake Superior and learn about what it does for the community. People gathered at Barkers Island in Superior today to spend some time near the water, and learn about one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. The Lake Superior Reserve has hosted the event for…
It is always fun when you can brighten up a city landscape with a bit of art–some great big wall art. The Zenith Bookstore was the place to be Thursday afternoon for the official celebration of their new mural. Congratulations went to artist Jonathan Thunder. He was praised for his vision, energy, inspiration and heart. But the mural was also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota largest airshow is taking off this weekend and because of that the Duluth Police Department has released a traffic advisory. The full press release is below: The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo will occur on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day. Traffic on portions of Airbase Road,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The third annual Woodland Days Rummage Sales started up on Thursday. Over 30 houses are hosting sales and people can find not only garage sale treasures, but lots of house plants. One sale in particular offers perennial gardening with daylilies and hostas. The whole family participates in helping with the sales, even the kids. “It’s just getting…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Navy Blue Angels are preparing to take to the skies at the Duluth Airshow this weekend. Each year thousands of aviation lovers come out to see Minnesota’s largest airshow. The headliners of the show which feature F-18’s and their cargo plane Fat Albert are ready to be back. The Blue Angels consist of 143…
Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning was booked with appointments and there were just a few openings left heading into the afternoon. Volunteers from St. Cloud…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a pleasant day to get outside and enjoy some ice cream on Tuesday. Whenever it’s Love Creamery’s Salted Caramel or good old classic Neapolitan from Super One, the Central Hillside Farmers Market has it all. This time, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church handed out complimentary ice cream with a donation towards CHUM. “CHUM relies on the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Superior Hiking Trail runs over 300 miles from the Wisconsin-Minnesota border to the Canadian border and is maintained through the help of volunteers. Over the next 6 weeks the Superior Hiking Trail Association is in need of 200 volunteers for some big projects. Helping out on the trail includes moving rocks and dirt, building boardwalks,…
St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday was the 40th Annual Benefit Tournament for the St. Luke’s Foundation. The tournament located at the Northland Country Club included golf, jewelry making, pickle-ball, and more. All funds raised go to the foundation’s Unrestricted Campaign. Which is where employees can help a patient in need by asking the foundation for programs and services provided to them…
DULUTH, Minn. — The West Duluth Branch Library invited families out for some fun Monday. The library hosted a party in its backyard with many games such as ladder toss, horseshoes, and giant Jenga. The free event gives kids a chance to meet other kids, get to know the librarians, and just get out of the house. Those who attended…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…
BAYFIELD, County – The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is celebrating July with its 45th annual Red Cliff Pow Wow. The Tribal Communications Department gave FOX 21 permission to show just a few of 800 photographs taken at the Pow Wow. The annual Red Cliff Pow Wow is held the first weekend in July and is the ideal…
