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74 Apartments of Lincoln Park Flats Complete, Pre-Leased Ahead of June 1st Opening

Rent ranges from studio apartments at about $900 a month to $1,700 for 2-bedroom units.

April 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- This summer West Superior Street will see more housing overlooking the lake, as the 4-story Lincoln Park Flats is all booked up ahead of its June 1st opening, about a year after they started construction. “How we finish a building is we finish our way out,” said Megan Holsclaw, Operations Manager with P&R Companies. “We’re up on the…

Superior Council Unanimously Approves Tourism Contract with Duluth-Based Swim Creative

According to the Mayor, Swim Creative can now begin their campaign immediately.

April 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis,- Superior City Councilors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a tourism contract worth $250,000 to a marketing agency based out of Duluth called “Swim Creative.” Superior Mayor Jim Paine says the choice was between 3 bidders, but in his book, Swim Creative rose to the top. According to the Mayor, they were the best at reaching out to citizens…

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Live Entertainment Returning To Bayfront Park

Schneider added they're closing in on 20,000 runners total for all three races.

April 19, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma’s Marathon is set to be even more of a party again this year, as live music will be returning to Bayfront Park on race weekend. Last year there was live music at the finish line and modified entertainment in Canal Park. Now this year the six musical acts — one Friday and five through midnight Saturday —…

Duluth Salvation Army Closing Thrift Store

April 19, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – After 40 years, the Duluth Salvation Army is closing its thrift store. This decision is due to the store losing money in recent years, along with the lingering impacts of the pandemic and staffing. “Because of the length of time that this has been happening,” says Director of Development Cyndi Frick, “and the fact that we want to…

Decontamination Trailer Donated to Superior Fire Department, Will be Used Across Northwest Wisconsin

April 19, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new piece of equipment will help firefighters in Superior get clean faster and easier when they are out on certain calls. Enbridge has donated a $400,000 53-foot decontamination trailer to the city. Jeff Foster Trucking is also assisting by storing the trailer at their location, and having people available to move it to a scene when needed….

Live Interview: Locally Produced Horror Flick ‘Beyond The North Woods’ To Debut At ‘North X North Fest’

April 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Local actors, editors and camera operators joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 8 a.m. hour of the morning show Tuesday to talk about their new horror film called “Beyond the North Woods.” The film was shot mostly in Duluth’s Lester Park and at the Androy Hotel in Superior. It’s described as “raw, unedited footage recovered from…

Live Interview: ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ At Fitger’s Theatre, Boat Club’s Stand Up Comedy

April 19, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Boat Club Productions is getting ready to debut “Tuesdays with Morrie” this Friday at the Spirit of the North Theatre at Fitger’s. Jason Vincent, owner of the Boat Club Restaurant and Productions, is producing the show and joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show Tuesday to talk about what people…

Poplar Pilot Developing ‘Skypak’ to Take Off as Personal Propeller-Driven Jetpack

With six propellers strapped to his back, Daniel Gant hopes his invention can soon help with repairs, construction and more manned-flight operations.

April 18, 2022

Arman Rahman,

POPLAR, Wis.- Aviation has come a long way from the Wright Brothers’ first successful airplane flight in 1903. Now a pilot in Poplar Wisconsin is hoping his personal flying machine can take off, to eventually help with high-altitude repairs, construction, and more. “I’m standing on the shoulders of giants and they have, there’ve been people that have done a lot…

Texas Roadhouse ‘Dine to Donate’ Supports Duluth Children’s Museum

The money will be going into the opening of the museum's second floor with new experiences after they outgrew their first-floor space.

April 18, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While chowing down on some steaks and barbecue Monday, Texas Roadhouse customers could also give back to the Duluth Children’s Museum located in Lincoln Park. Texas Roadhouse held one of their dine to donate nights. Guests could tell their servers they wanted to support the Children’s Museum with their dine-in or pickup orders, and have 10% of their…

Cloquet Apartment Building Deemed Unfit for Human Habitation

Repairs to the building must begin before the end of May, or all tenants on the second and third floor will be forced to move.

April 18, 2022

Cam Derr,

Cloquet, Minn.– A Cloquet apartment building has been deemed unfit for human habitation after a failed building inspection. The building has a total of nine units and 12 residents. Those living in the building were given the notice after the city found the building was in violation of proper structure supports in the rear fire exit staircase. The owner was…

Silos Restaurant Helping Celebrate Easter

April 17, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Silos was one of many twin ports restaurants gearing up for the holiday, brining in a few new menu items and specials for the family to enjoy. The restaurant, located in the Pier B Hotel down by Bayfront had an Easter special menu with items like sweet potato mash, garlic rubbed roast beef, honey roasted ham, and…

New Taco Restaurant in Canal Park Reviving History, Bringing in Flavor

April 17, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new taco shop is now open in Canal Park just in time for the foot traffic to pick up for the summer months. The new spot is called Chachos Taqueria, which is located on Canal Park Drive in the oldest existing building in Canal Park built in 1870. The Owner said restoring the building was a…

Christian Church Invites Crowds in for Easter Service

April 17, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Easter Sunday might mean egg hunts and chocolate for some, but for others it’s also a time to get back to the roots of the original story, and teach it to others as well. “This felt incredibly good I mean coming on the heels of the trauma we’ve experienced over the past couple of years due to…

Bayfield Community Helping 8 Displaced Recover from Ashes of Saturday Apartment Fire

The building was one of the oldest in the city, and the only affordable housing in the small tourist town.

April 17, 2022

Arman Rahman,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- After a massive apartment fire Saturday, it was a bleaker Easter Sunday in Bayfield as residents drove by to look at the burnt-down remains of one of the town’s oldest structures — and only affordable housing unit — while helping the displaced rise from the ashes and try to get back on their feet. “I saw some smoke…

Fire Destroys Bayfield Apartment Building, Displaces 6 Families

April 16, 2022

Arman Rahman,

BAYFIELD, Wis.- 6 families have been displaced by a fire that destroyed an apartment building in downtown Bayfield Saturday, which burned into the night. According to Bayfield Fire Chief Jeff Boutin, the fire started around 12:30 at the building on Mannypenny Avenue & South Broad Street. Photo: Jon Armstrong Witnesses nearby said part of the wall collapsed, damaging a neighboring…

Lake Superior Zoo Eggstravaganza Previewing a Busy Summer

April 16, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — It felt a little bit more like spring with the sun finally coming out after a few days, but it was perfect for an Easter event at the zoo that staff says helps kicks off the summer season. The Lake Superior Zoo held their annual ‘Eggstravaganza,’ which is the first official event of the season and second…

Kids Eat Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at AAD Shrine

AAD Shrine Hosted "Breakfast With the Easter Bunny" in Hermantown

April 16, 2022

Abby Rowe,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Easter Bunny made a stop in Hermantown over the weekend. The AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown wrapped up another successful Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Kids got the chance to meet the Easter bunny and instead of just candy, they enjoyed a hearty breakfast. 4-year-old Kenlee got to join in on the festivities. “We had breakfast….

Cloquet Rummage Sale Helps Disabled Vets

The Disabled American Veterans Hosted a Rummage Sale to Support Local Vets

April 16, 2022

Abby Rowe,

Cloquet, MN- The Cloquet Armory was filled with items up for sale over the weekend. Donations were collected and brought in by veterans around the area to the Armory for the sale. Organizers with The Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit charity aimed at aiding veterans, hosted the event to help give back to those who have served our country. For…

UMD Students Hold Annual Asian Culture Show

April 16, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday, the UMD community highlighted some of the cultures of their Asian students. The APAA, or Asian Pacific American Association, held their annual Asian Cultural Show on Saturday night. They brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff, and even friends and families to enjoy a night of different performances. There was a fashion show, Thai dancers…

Local Therapy Center Using Farm Animals and a Ranch to Help People

April 15, 2022

Natalie Noury,

RICE LAKE, Wis.– A nonprofit organization is taking therapy outside and into the stables. Nature’s Edge Therapy provides occupational and speech therapy in a unique way. The operation has been around for 20 years and utilizes hippotherapy or animal assisted therapy. It’s the same as they would be in a hospital, clinic, or school setting, but these sessions take place…

Duluth Receives ‘Love Your Block’ Grant

April 15, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has been selected to receive thousands in grant money to help reduce some of the city’s blight which residents think should be a top priority for housing and urban development. Love your Block is a two year gran totaling $100,000 given to only 8 cities around the country. Duluth received it after applying…

‘Tuffy’ Needs Forever Home After Nearly Starving To Death As A Stray

April 15, 2022

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A stray dog found starving to death in Cloquet is on the rebound, thanks to a local vet tech. But a forever home is greatly needed. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger has Tuffy’s story. Tuffy is full of love these days, but the Sheperd mix has seen some dark days after being found more than two months ago…

Live Interview: ‘Tuffy’ Needs Forever Home After Found Starving To Death

April 15, 2022

Dan Hanger,

CLOQUET, Minn. – A Cloquet woman, who is also a veterinarian technician at the Duluth Veterinary Hospital, is looking to find a forever home for a stray dog that was found severely malnourished about nine weeks ago. Before and after care Jodi Carlson has been working to build up Tuffy’s strength for the past seven weeks. Talking to Dan Hanger…

Earth Rider Brewery Expands Brand Across Wisconsin

The brewery distributed its full line of beer to liquor stores, bars and restaurants in Southern Wisconsin.

April 14, 2022

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– A popular Superior brewery is expanding its brand to other regions of Wisconsin. Earth Rider Brewery is distributing their line of beer to both Madison and Milwakee. Employees returned to the Twin Ports this afternoon after delivering can hours away. One of Earth Riders sale representatives, Peter Knutson told us, expansion has been on their mind for quite…

Lake Superior Zoo’s Egg-Stravaganza Back to Full Capacity

April 14, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – An Easter weekend tradition is back to full capacity at Lake Superior Zoo. Their Egg-stravaganza will run from 10 to 4 Saturday, April 16. People can enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, as well as take part in animal enrichment exhibits put together by zoo members. Returning this year is a golden egg hunt, where lucky kids…

Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission Offering Free Easter Meal

April 14, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission is finalizing preparations for their Easter dinner. This year’s menu will consist of sliced ham, creamy potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, pineapple, cherries, and homemade cookies. Items were either donated, including from businesses like Bridgeman’s in Duluth and B & B Market in Cloquet, or bought through the monetary donations made to the mission….

Carrot Cake Desserts for Easter with The Sweet Exchange

April 14, 2022

Ken Slama,

Easter is around the corner and what better way to attract the Easter Bunny than with some Carrot Cake. Lisa Quarles with The Sweet Exchange helps Meteorologist Ken Slama decorate cupcakes in the spirit of Easter in this week’s Cooking Connection. For orders and inquiries, Lisa can be reached at (218) 310-2412 or by email at SweetExchangeMN@gmail.com. Categories: Community, Cooking…

9Round Fitness Fundraises For Animal Allies

April 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The 9Round Fitness Center knows how to pack a punch, but this time, it’s going toward a cause benefitting animals. 9Round is a kickboxing gym, and Wednesday, they held a fundraiser called Punching for Pets, where it donates one penny for every punch, kick, and exercise completed by their clients. They try to do a few fundraisers…

In-Person Feedback Sessions for Parks and Rec Return to City Hall

April 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — If you enjoy using the parks and trail systems throughout Duluth, and maybe have a couple of ideas on what you would like to see improved, Duluth Parks and Rec is holding in person feedback sessions this week to hear your thoughts. Wednesday was the first of three community workshops to share feedback on Duluth parks and…

WLSSD Reminding People to Drop off Food Scraps to Compost

April 13, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — When you throw out your food scraps, you might not realize the negative impact it can have on the environment, but there is a way to prevent that. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is reminding people to separate their leftover food scraps from their trash to drop off at various compost sites around town. When these…

Duluth Police Department Offers Soft Interview Room to Victims

April 13, 2022

Cam Derr

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Police Department now offers a room for victims of sexual violence, a private place for their voices to be heard. One of the rooms in the department was recently redone to create a more welcoming and comforting space for survivors to share their stories, in what is called a soft interview room, as opposed to traditional…

St. Lukes Honors Organ Donors with Flag Ceremony

April is National Donate Life Month.

April 13, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– Today, families gathered in the St. Lukes pavilion building to commemorate the lives that were given another chance after other ended. April is considered National Donate Life Month and to honor it, St. Lukes hosted a ceremony to recognize the importance of organ, tissue and eye donations. Donor families came together to take a moment of silence for…

Congressman Stauber Hosts Public Safety Roundtable

April 13, 2022

Cam Derr

HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Republican Congressman and former police officer, Pete Stauber hosted a public safety roundtable today in Hermantown, alongside local law enforcement and community leaders. In the wake of the Social Justice Movements that happened around the country after George Floyd was killed by an ex-Minneapolis officer, Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation called the, “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act” last…

Latest Project Through Rebuild Duluth Completed

April 13, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn, – A new home in Duluth’s Irving Neighborhood is one of the latest completed projects part of Rebuild Duluth. The city set up the program in 2019, giving developers free lots if they can create home designs that will fit in them. The home at 58th Avenue West and Redruth, designed by Office Hughes Olsen and built by One…

Great Outdoors: Spring Weather Draws People to North Shore

With the Spring Weather Here to Stay, People are Heading Out to Enjoy the Views on The North Shore

April 13, 2022

Abby Rowe,

-Minnesota North Shore With the spring weather returning to the Northland, some folks are eager to once again get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Shore. Rick Pelky, of Brainard, put it simply, “It’s just a nice, calming, relaxing place to come to. Beautiful.” From sunrise to sunset, the North Shore of Lake Superior boasts stunning rocky…

North Country Ride Celebrates 40th Year Using Horseback Riding as Therapy for Challenges

On May 7th North Country Ride is holding a Derby Gala at the Buffalo House Junction in Duluth.

April 13, 2022

Arman Rahman,

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been 40 years that North Country Ride in Esko has lent a helping hand — or hoof — to the special needs population with therapeutic horseback riding. In early May, they’re celebrating with a Derby Gala. “Well sometimes we do like little games and races, those are my favorite,” said 7.5-year-old Barrett Chenevert, standing next to his…

One Year Anniversary of AMI Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic

April 12, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The AMI Community Clinic at Northwoods Technical College in Superior was at the center of a celebration marking one year of it vaccinating residents against covid. The clinic was originally set up at Wessman arena at UWS on April 13th last year, then later moved to the Technical College. Wisconsin chose AMI as one of the clinics…

‘If The Dress Fits’ Starts Appointments as Prom Season Approaches

So far this season the organization has given away around 100-dresses for free.

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr,

CARLTON, Minn.– Prom for high schoolers is just around the corner, and finding that perfect dress can not only be difficult but expensive too. One nonprofit out of Carlton, makes sure every girl gets to feel beautiful on prom night. The organization called, “If the Dress Fits”, was started by a mother and daughter duo a few years ago to…

Proctor High School Opens On-Campus Thrift Store

Students renovated an old classroom to create a space for the thrift store.

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.– Proctor high school students can now use their free time to donate or sift through a new thrift-store located on their every campus. Proctor students put it together earlier this year, it’s filled with clothes, shoes and hygiene products. Students in a business class at Proctor came up with the idea to help their fellow classmates who might…

Proctor High School Students Organize Career Fair

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr

PROCTOR, Minn.– It was career day for students at Proctor high school today, a great way for teens to learn about different paths as they are years or just months away from graduation. Students from a sociology class organized this career fair, as a part of a project called, ‘Change High School Culture.’ The halls were lined with booths from…

Lake Superior Zoo Taking Measures to Prevent Spread of Avian Flu

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – As cases of a new strain of bird flu increase across the country, the Lake Superior Zoo is doing its part to keep its winged habitants safe. Lizzy Larson, Assistant Director of Animal Management, says she and their veterinarians on staff are monitoring where current cases are and how close they may come to this part of the…

Homegrown Preparing for In Person Return, Needs More Volunteers

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports’ largest music festival is getting ready to return in person. Homegrown begins May 1 and will feature around 200 musical acts over eight days across several dozen venues in Duluth and Superior. Executive Director Melissa LaTour says bands and performers responded well to their call for acts, which also connects to the excitement across the…

Zeitgeist Excited To Launch ‘North By North International Film Festival’

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the first film festival at Zeitgeist Arts Center in Duluth later this month. The North by North International Film Festival will feature 80 films by up-and-coming filmmakers in the Northland and around the region. The festival’s director, Matthew Koshmrl, said it’s all about giving a larger platform of support for filmmakers trying to…

Duluth Council Unanimously Supports State Surplus Money for 148th Fighter Wing in First In-Person Meeting in 2 Years

Monday night and going forward, meetings will be hybrid with the public able to view and give feedback through WebEx like before.

April 11, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After two years of virtual meetings Duluth’s City Council returned to City Hall in person, where they unanimously showed support for using extra state funds to maintain and upgrade the 148th Fighter Wing. “I never anticipated it was going to be 2 years,” Council President Arik Forsman said. “I remember we had our last meeting where COVID was…

Duluth Woman Flies To Poland-Ukraine Border With Medical Supplies For Refugees

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluthian born and raised in Ukraine left the Duluth International Airport Monday for the border of Poland and Ukraine with all types of medical supplies as Russian forces continue their deadly war there. Bogdana Krivogorsky spoke to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger before hopping on a plane overseas. “Think about it. One day everything is gone and…

Duluth Fire Dept: Sunday Grass Fire a Reminder Brush Burns Easier in Spring

Crews knocked that 1 acre fire down within a couple of hours.

April 11, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A brush fire Sunday out in Gary New Duluth is a reminder, firefighters say, that we’re entering one of the seasons where grass and wildland fires are common. According to firefighters out at Station 10 in Gary, sparks from railway tracks off Becks Road, which is near Grand Avenue, likely started a brush fire that burned for about…

The Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day Event is Back May 5th

April 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Lions Club’s annual Pancake Day is back for it’s 63rd year. Last held 2019, pancake day is one of the lions club’s biggest fundraisers raising money for programs that assist in vision and hearing impairment, diabetes, and programs for kids. During the last go round, a few years ago, they went through about 25 hundred…

St. Lukes Looking for COVID-19 Study Participants

Questions about the study can be directed to RECOVERStudy@slduluth.com

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– St. Lukes has partnered with the CDC and five other research sites for a study that will look into how COVID-19 moves through populations of people. St. Lukes is welcoming new participants to enroll so it can collect more data for the “Recover” Study. The researched began back in August of 2020 and focuses on people who are…

CHUM to Give Away Three-Hundred Easter Hams

CHUM gave away all of today's inventory, minutes after opening.

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– A juicy ham is typically a staple in the dinner table during Easter Sunday, and this week, the CHUM food shelf is handing them out to anyone who wants to take one home for the upcoming holiday. The non-profit handed out 48 hams this morning at its West Duluth location. According to CHUM’s distributive services director, Scott Van…

New Tourism Campaign Titled “Love it Like We Do”

The campaigns new brand image soft launched at the end of April.

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– A new marketing campaign for Duluth tourism debuted ahead of the summer season, with the rollout hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, at the DECC earlier today. The new campaign is a partnership between the Duluth City Government, Visit Duluth, The DECC, the Twin-cities based public relations firm Bellmont Partners and its South Dakota-based partner, Lawrence…