DULUTH, Minn. — A problematic downtown Duluth parking ramp has been secured with new fencing to help curb unwanted behavior — and more improvements are on the way. The fencing at the HART District Ramp on East Superior Street now covers all open areas, except where vehicles enter and leave. In May, the city council approved $165,000 to install an…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Firefighters Local 74 were in the giving mood this weekend. The Toys for Tots fundraiser wrapped up helping over 560 kids from around 240 families in Douglas County. Many volunteer hours go into making sure the joy of Christmas is spread all around. Fire crews say they are thankful for the communities support each year. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual holiday sketch comedy revue by the Rubber Chicken Theater returns this Friday with “Mayor Mia! – Emily’s Christmas Musical.” Rehearsals were underway Sunday evening at Stage Four (former Underground Theatre) in the Duluth Depot. The revue is all about looking back at the past year by creating sketch comedy, much like Saturday Night Live. Topics…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Christmas one week away, Bentleyville Tour of Lights was busier than ever Sunday at Bayfront Park. Thousands of families enjoyed all of the lights, displays and joy Bentleyville has to offer. It’s the attraction’s 20th season at Bayfront. And while it’s the largest free walk-through display in America, some decided to run through it Sunday evening,…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. – The lack of snow certainly isn’t hindering the Christmas spirit in Gary-New Duluth. While some are happy with just a Christmas tree in their window or a simple string of white lights, others take decorating to the extreme. Shelly Wick-Zeman said her husband has been putting decorations up outside their home since before Halloween. “People…
DULUTH, Minn. — A check was presented in the form of $45,720.26 to Solvay Hospice House Wednesday morning. For the 16th year, Miners Inc., Super One Foods & Liquor and the Miller-Dwan Foundation have partnered to raise funds for Solvay. Thanks in part to Super One customer donations. Solvay provides end of life care to hundreds of patients and their…
DULUTH, Minn. — A community event is making sure every kid gets a Christmas present this year. The Make Every Child Smile toy drive is an opportunity to be the ultimate Secret Santa by getting gifts so infants through teens have something to unwrap over the holidays. This year a woman donated hundreds of beanie babies to give to the…
A man described as the head of the Hells Angels on the Iron Range was charged Wednesday in an alleged kidnapping and assault case. He is charged with two felonies, including kidnapping and false imprisonment. He’s also charged with assault. A criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court says the man is Jerand Paul French. The complaint says French, 38,…
DULUTH, Minn. — An architectural firm in Duluth is bringing the holiday spirit to the Northland. DSGW Architecture has built their annual Gingerbread Village. The company started this tradition during the pandemic as a way to get together and celebrate when they couldn’t have their Christmas parties. It has expanded over the years with themes such as a ski village…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northwood Children’s Services received a big check Tuesday, thanks to a generous donation from RSM Duluth. It’s all part of the financial service’s Power of Love, nationwide fundraising initiative supporting youth in the areas of education, hunger, housing, and health. They chose Northwood Children’s Services because the non-profit aligns perfectly with those areas. And along with the…
St Louis County – Tis the season for freezing temperatures in the Northland. And with the cold weather, comes the winter sports we all enjoy. But until the hard freeze comes, lakes like this one, are in transition, and can be deceptively dangerous. At this time of year, the Minnesota DNR works hand in hand with the St. Louis Rescue…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Boys and Girls Club in Lincoln Park just got a much-needed refresh to its Game Room and Cafeteria. New flooring, cabinets, and a colorful paint were added to the space to create a more functional serving area. Tim McShane, president of Bell Bank Twin Ports, said the remodel was possible thanks to their $25,000 donation. “The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The sound of drums opened the opening ceremony at the new First Witness Child Advocacy Center this afternoon. Community leaders and child advocates joined the Cedar Creek Drummers in the full room at the center to celebrate the new location’s opening. First Witness helps investigate child abuse and coordinate services said Executive Director Tracie Clanaugh. “We stand…
DULUTH, Minn – It was a day of ceremony for six new deputies who were sworn in… while nine current deputies were recognized for their promotions. The youngest of the new officers is Madison Sand at 20 years old.  She decided to enter law enforcement while in High School.  To get through the schooling as soon as possible, for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The developer of a 15-story high rise planned for downtown Duluth since 2018 says the building will be completed by the fall of 2025. The fencing surrounding the site on the 300 block of East Superior Street has been updated with renderings of the 200-unit building. Rendering of the high rise It’ll be known as The Lakeview. …
HIBBING, Minn. – Family and friends on the Iron Range are in mourning after a young man was killed over the weekend in a head-on crash. Levi Greenwood, 20, of Hibbing graduated last year from East Range Academy of Technology and Science. Levi and family The Minnesota State Patrol said the accident happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. They said Greenwood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tech workers at Essentia Health rallied in Downtown Duluth Sunday afternoon, wanting what they call a new, fair contract agreement. The United Steelworker Local 9460 has been trying to reach an agreement with Essentia for the past six months. Click the video above for more. Meanwhile, Essentia Health released a statement Sunday: “Essentia Health and the United…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There’s a new place for you to get your Bou’ in Hermantown. After many requests for a location in Hermantown, the new spot for Caribou Coffee is officially open. The shop serves more than just coffee with plenty of options including baked goods, smoothies, teas, and more. It is drive-thru and walk up only with a mission…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is asking the public for help following a shooting incident that is believed to have happened Wednesday night. Police say the report came in on Thursday of a house struck by bullets in the tenth block of 14th Street in Cloquet. When officers arrived, they found several bullet casings and at least one…
Ten rail projects across the country received over $8 billion in funding Friday, but the proposed Northern Lights Express was not one of them. The Federal Railroad Administration announced its choices Friday. While not included in the major funding for projects, the Duluth/Superior to the Twin Cities proposal was among dozens of ideas that will receive much smaller funding of…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like Charles Dickens’ famous “A Christmas Carol,” there’s a Minnesota spoof of the production hitting the stage in Duluth this weekend. “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” takes place Christmas Eve in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Jason Vincent, of Boat Club Productions, explains the rest! “So, the bar owner, Gunner Johnson, gets into a snowmobile accident…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Grill has released a new cookbook just in time for the holidays. After the pandemic the menu switched to primarily focus on brunch and the restaurant had been receiving many requests for the new recipes. So, the new cookbook was born. Brunch at the Duluth Grill features cocktails and dishes you wouldn’t traditionally see on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vendors are setting up for the 10th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. The show taking place at the DECC this weekend put on by Shamrock Productions. About 170 vendors all there with winter apparel, ice fishing equipment, snowmobiles, and the newest and innovative products. The whole things takes a few days to set up. It is…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you shop at Super One Foods, you might have seen — and heard — some familiar voices near the check out lanes today. Radio DJs from some of the Northland’s most popular stations were at the Miller Hill location, inviting the community to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. Midwest Communications Radio Operations Manager Rich Cannata…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Planet Fitness to the community Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was held as a way to officially announce the fitness center as the newest Chamber members. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgement free zone meaning they offer a clean, comfortable, and non-intimidating environment. They are open 24 hours and…
Christmas music and the giving spirit filled the air at Clyde Iron Works earlier tonight. Northland artists, like Tom O’Hara, joined together to help the Bluebird Foundation spread holiday cheer. It was also the 10th Annual Scholarship Awards. It recognizes an outstanding student in the performing arts with a scholarship and also offers six different grants. The Holiday Celebration also…
It is the time of year when a lot of people are doing good things for one another. And Wednesday was another example of that. Gift paper and gift wrappers came together in Superior to bring some Christmas to clients of CASDA, the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. Cenovus employees and their families were wrapping gifts for twenty CASDA…
DULUTH, Minn. – With one month to go before a change in office at Duluth City Hall, Duluth Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert is wrapping up his civilian life and securing a core leadership team to join him in January. Beyond that, he told FOX 21 how he’ll handle inheriting Mayor Emily Larson’s budget for 2024, and he addressed his critics who…
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bemidji Schools are having an e-learning day Wednesday, due to a credible threat made to an ISD 31 school and a specific staff member. The Bemidji Police Department says Tuesday evening the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received several text-to-911 messages of a threat. They then recommended schools close for the day after not being able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Welcoming customers and serving food is where Lyla Abukhodair feels right at home. She grew up in rural Duluth by Lake Superior hearing the stories of her father, who was born in Palestine. Together with her mother, they provided a home filled with love and support of one another and a unique love of cooking. As a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Red Kettle Queen made an appearance at the Miller Hill Mall Tuesday. Located by the JCPenney, the Queen’s hopes were to get more families and children involved in giving back. But with only 16 days left of the Red Kettle Season, the Queen is concerned about where the donations numbers stand. Funds raised during the Christmas…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of pieces of student-made artwork is on display at Lake Superior College. The show includes drawings, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, metal art, and graphic design all there. Many of the students are using the creativity to fulfill their fine arts and humanities. “The majority of our students are not art majors. Many of them like art. Some…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Whether you’re playing the Amsoil or just learning the chords, Morgan Music on Banks Avenue in Superior is here for you. “We employ friendly gear gurus,” said Tal Morgan, owner of Morgan Music. “Noncommissioned. They’re just here to help you on your journey.” Opening their doors in November they’ve already seen a healthy flow of local musicians….
When it comes to graduation, many of us think of spring and the end of the school year. But for some college students, it’s the fall when they finally take that last class. Celebrating that is what brought students and faculty together at Lake Superior College Monday afternoon. Although there was a spring graduation ceremony, many students still had a…
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. — “It’s a small community. It started off as a fishing village. A lot of Scandinavian residents got it started and that trend has continued,” said Chair of Julebyen Helene Hedlund. Knife River celebrated ten years of Julebyen, an event which translate to “Christmas Village.” Both Scandinavian and German traditions kept alive in the community through the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The lack of snow and comfortable temperatures had people out and about at the Duluth Winter Village at the DECC. Local businesses, a majority from Canal Park and Lincoln Park, sat along the Irvin in wooden cabins for the last day of the winter village. Wintergreen Northern Wear was there for it’s second year setting up a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local organization is making sure seniors are not forgotten this holiday season. Home Instead is a supportive services home care provider for senior citizens. Every year they gather specialized requests from different facilities around Duluth and Superior to make the holidays a little brighter for seniors. It’s called Be a Santa to a Senior. Those requests…
DULUTH, Minn. — In 1999 a group of 4 men went on a snowmobile ride fundraising for those fighting ALS. Now, a new group is recreating that original ride. A year after that snowmobile fundraiser, a group of people got together to form what is now the Black Woods Blizzard Tour. To celebrate 25 years of raising awareness and funds…
SUPERIOR, Wis. –Do you have a book lover on your gift list this year? The Superior Library may be the place for you. You can pick up reasonably priced, almost new books, that are being sold as part of Superior Library’s annual Merry Little Book Sale. Craig Sherf, a director on the Board of the Friends of the Superior Library…
DULUTH, Minn. — The local Twin Ports Hmong community is busy preparing for their annual New Year celebration. The celebration is happening tomorrow but today was all about getting the traditional food made. Including plenty of egg rolls, purple rice, veggie stir fry, and other dishes. New Year is a time for family and friends to get together and the…
Duluth, MN – The owners of KQDS-TV, FOX21, have entered into an agreement for the sale of the station. Red River Broadcast Co., LLC has signed an asset purchase agreement with Coastal Television. Coastal Television operates ten television stations in seven states; Alaska, Wyoming, New York, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana. “We think Coastal will be a good fit for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, organizers are preparing to turn Harbor Drive into the Duluth Winter Village. The event takes place this Saturday and Sunday and will look like a German Christmas market. With 25 cabins decorated by local vendors, bonfires, music, festive beverages, llamas, and more. New this year is a children’s shopping adventure where for a flat fee kids…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has officially arrived at the Miller Hill Mall. Families can now visit with Saint Nick as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa says he’s met as many as 100 kids a day. He also gets many of questions about where his reindeer are when he visits, well they…
DULUTH, Min. –Dr. Scott Beeman, a veterinarian at Duluth Veterinary Hospital, has devoted his life to working with animals. He says it is important to remember that during this time of year any respiratory illness is common. However, he noted there is an increase in cases, along with some that are significantly more severe and long lasting. “This has been…
DULUTH, Minn. — A non-profit in Duluth is making sure families that are suddenly displaced feel comfortable during the holidays. The Ronald McDonald House Northland provides a home away from home for people whose children are having a medical crisis. They provide free overnight rooms, laundry services, meals, and hygiene products. Around the holidays they try to make it special…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas came early at the Duluth Salvation Army as Truckers for Tots made a big delivery. For 15 years Mid-State Truck Service, a family-owned company has joined in on the fun of donating toys. The truck service as well as other organizations donate money, so they are able to go out and buy toys from places such…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Fire Department is expanding its efforts to better serve the community. Over the past year, the City has been making changes to the volunteer firefighting model. That system has been in place for more than 70 years. But as Hermantown grows, the Fire Department is looking to not only increase efficiency, but support their firefighters….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Christmas is coming early at the Superior Fire Department, and they are asking for the community’s help. Their annual Toys for Tots campaign is well underway. With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, the department will spread holiday cheer early, on the weekend of December 16th and 17th. Superior Firefighter John Lundberg said people can help…
Rising global tension has put a spotlight on armed forces around the world. Some of those currently training to serve were among college students who were home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Kai Braaten grew up in the Twin Ports and is now a Midshipman Third Class at the United States Naval Academy. He said a primary goal for him was…
DULUTH, Minn. — An old-fashioned, steam-powered Christmas Tree Train departed the Duluth Depot for Knife River over the weekend. When the locomotive arrived to its destination at the train station in Knife River, riders could pick out a tree, wreaths and garland, which was hauled back to the Depot by train car. The unique ride is made possible because the…
