DULUTH, Minn. – The Vision Northland Project reached a new milestone this week, bringing it one step closer to completion. In a Monday press release, Essentia Health officials announced the new hospital tower and attached clinic are now fully enclosed from outside elements. “This brings us one step closer to being able to bring our state-of-the-art equipment into the building,…
DULUTH, Minn. — From London to Milwaukee, to Minneapolis — structures are being lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine. But in Duluth, its most iconic structure, the Aerial Lift Bridge, is not. Mayor Emily Larson is instead sticking with the usual lighting of the less-visible Enger Tower, which went blue and yellow over the weekend after community requests…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Monday, the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign begins for food shelves across Minnesota. And for the Salvation Army in Duluth, the donations couldn’t come any sooner. Through April 10, people are urged to donate non-perishable food and even cash so they can buy more food at a lower price from area food banks. The Salvation Army says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Covid shutdowns and precautions made downtown Duluth much quieter for a time, with fewer people hitting the bar scene at night, but now the area is coming alive once again. This past year, the downtown area has seen the return of the Black Water Lounge, and live performances at the Norshor Theater, along with Zeitgeist reopening and…
Irina Haller DULUTH, Minn. – As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, we’re getting a unique perspective from a Duluth woman, Irina Haller, who was born and raised in Russia and moved to Duluth in 1995 at the age of 29. In a statement to FOX 21, Haller says: “I am shocked, crushed and in disbelief. I have no words, but…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Nordic skiers from all over the country returned in person this year for the 48th annual Birkebeiner, and as they came down Main Street they were greeted by thousands of fans cheering them across the finish line. The Birkie is the longest Nordic race in America at 55 kilometers over 30 miles starting in cable Wisconsin and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Union workers from Duluth’s AFSCME local 66 gathered on at City Hall Saturday to rally for a fair contract agreement with the city. About 300 street maintenance, librarians, and other city workers gathered to call on the administration to remember how AFSCME, they said, experienced 50 layoffs, wage freezes, and agreed to take 18 unpaid days off during…
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday marked the end of Townsquare Media’s annual St. Jude Radiothon. The event ended at 6 p.m. five stations at Townsquare Media Duluth stream the Radiothon to raise money to help kids battling cancer and other diseases. The research and treatments the money funds benefit kids around the country including here in the Northland. “This does affect everybody…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo had a special offer going on Friday to celebrate community day. This event takes place annually to celebrate local Duluthians and other surrounding communities by giving them free admission to everything within the zoo. The zoo likes being able to hold community day because it exposes the public to what the zoo has to…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The I-35 W Bridge in Minneapolis glowed blue and yellow Friday night. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Twitter, it’ll stay those colors through the weekend in support of the people of Ukraine. MN-DOT added: “We stand united with Ukrainians here in Minnesota and around the world.” Here in Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says she does not…
(Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP) DULUTH, Minn. – Today, investments in public safety will be front and center at Duluth City Hall with Gov. Tim Walz. According to the governor’s office, Walz is holding a roundtable discussion this afternoon with Mayor Emily Larson, Police Chief Mike Tusken, and other city leaders as part of his statewide public safety tour. This…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson previously ended the option for Duluth residents to make special requests for snow plowing, but some residents are still feeling frustrated by the change. Larson said she felt it was time to streamline the snowplowing process so crews could get the job done more efficiently, as the list of special requests became too…
DULUTH, Minn. – The events in Ukraine since late Wednesday evening have people who have connections to the country concerned about its future, and the current health and safety of people they know and love. “(Wednesday) night it was horrible,” says Liliya Kacharova, a lab chemistry professor at the College of St. Scholastica and chemistry teacher at Lake Superior College,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain is saying thank you to Duluth by offering special discounts for city residents. On Thursday, February 24, and Sunday, February 27, they are offering five-dollar rates for lift tickets, Nordic passes, rentals, as well as free ski and board beginner lessons. This evening also features a special for glow tubing. This is the second year Spirit…
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, weather
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, Natalie Noury, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the aftermath of the second declared snow emergency this winter and with nearly 17” of snow later, the city of Duluth and its residents respond. “Yeah, so not very good right now, but it’s the best that they can do it seems like,” Matthew Chau, a UMD Student said. This is the first year the city…
DULUTH, Minn. – Musical theater returns at The College of Saint Scholastica as they open their production of “Little Shops of Horrors” Thursday, February 24. The college did return to theater productions last fall with “The Frogs, A Modern Adaptation”, but this is the first production with songs since the COVID pandemic began nearly two years ago. Nearly 50 students, staff,…
DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend’s Women’s Expo at The DECC will not only be a time for shopping, exhibits and demonstrations, it’s also a place to help women facing domestic violence. The Women’s Expo once again partnered with the ‘Safe Haven Shelter’ to collect donations at various sites over the past few weeks and this Saturday during the expo. Items…
DULUTH, Minn. – The combination of winter break for Duluth Public Schools and the recent snow and cold is making for a busy week for indoor activities across the Twin Ports. The Duluth Children’s Museum says they are ready to handle the higher number of kids and parents looking to do something outside the home. “If last weekend was any indicator,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the latest winter storm moves out of the Northland, it’s time to follow the city’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Property owners who have sidewalk along their property are required to remove all snow and ice from it within 24 hours after a snow event ends. The department works with the National Weather Service to determine when…
DULUTH, Minn.- City of Duluth officials say they are ready for their second snow emergency, which will run from 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, through 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 23. This declaration means there will be no parking allowed on the roughly 120 miles of city streets that have been designated snow emergency routes. A map of those streets can be…
DULUTH, Minn. – As people continue to clean up from the most recent snow storm, a reminder from the Duluth Fire Department to adopt a hydrant. They are asking people who live near one to help move snow away, leaving a clearing to the street several feet wide on all sides, so that they have easy access to it if it…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will reopen City facilities tomorrow, February 23, that had been closed to the public due to inclement weather. City Hall, the three Duluth Public Library branches, and the CareerForce (Workforce Development) Center will be open for regular operating hours. The City says it would like to thank the public’s understanding in keeping City…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Public Works, and Utilities Interim Director Greg Guerrero, and other staff will hold a virtual media briefing this afternoon to make a snow announcement. The virtual press conference will be held at 1:30 p.m. You can watch this press conference live on our Fox 21 Facebook page by clicking here. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…
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FOX21’s Adam Jagunich takes us to Wussow’s Concert Cafe in West Duluth during a snowstorm. Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News
UPDATE: Check out Guinness World Records’ video on the Trapp family from April here. From left to right: Adam. Savannah, Scott, Molly, and Krissy ESKO, Minn.- A family in Esko is reaching new heights, thanks to their height. Meet the Trapp family — Scott, Krissy, Savanna, Molly, and the youngest and only son, Adam. “He likes to tease us that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A partnership between 218 Hockey and Blacklist Brewery is finding ways to keep more kids on the ice. 218 Hockey is a brand that fundraises and provides support to all local youth hockey organizations. Blacklist has once again created a unique brew to help raise funds for them called the “Bar Down Pale Ale” where a portion…
DULUTH, Minn. — The four day stretch of the Duluth sport show came to a close at the DECC Sunday, and it’s safe to say that it was a success. With over 150 vendors every inch of the DECC represented the great outdoors, and the many things you can do with it. “We had a great turn out, a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood got to enjoy a “Grocery Giveaway” aimed at addressing the food desert in the area. The giveaway started in October, and it has been put on monthly by the “Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative.” On average, a couple hundred people show up for not only non-perishable food items and produce…
DULUTH, Minn. — Its freezing, its cloudy, its windy.. What better day to jump into Lake Superior? “Jumping in the lake is not as bad as you think it’s going to be, the water temperature is warmer than the air temperature,” Matt Andrews, Polar Plunger, City Of Duluth Employee said. For 21 years Duluth has held the Polar Plunge to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Pat Ringold, a business owner who gave back to the Twin Ports in many big ways has died. According to a Facebook post by Ringold’s family after putting up a big fight pat lost a 7 month battle to pancreatic cancer Friday. Ringold has owned Benna Ford in Superior since 2001. He donated to several local charities and…
DULUTH, Minn.-. Once again this year different black-owned businesses throughout the twin ports gathered together to showcase their products and their presence in the community. The 2nd Annual Black Business Showcase returned to the Washington Center Gym in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhood. More than 18 black artists, entrepreneurs, and start-ups displayed their products. Vendors say it was nice to feel the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Over at UMD Saturday, people got outside and learned about Ojibwe culture. Hosted by the American Indian Learning Resource Center at UMD, the Ojibwe Winter Games utilize arrows and spears, which organizers say are made from local forests. “Well, we brought down Ojibwe winter games to share some of our culture and some of our old games that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday, a local group continued their efforts to help the homeless and needy in and around West Duluth. The group called the Guardian Angels of West Duluth, handed out what they called “Blessing Bags” containing hygiene items and snacks to the homeless and less fortunate. They also gave out home cooked lasagna for the food drive they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over the past 20 years Superior has built a connection with its sister city in Japan, Ami Machi through Superior High School’s exchange program, and after taking a pause due to covid, the cultures will blend again this year. Superior high school students held a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning at the United Presbyterian Church on North…
SUPERIOR, Wis- No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a Salvation Army Thrift Store in Superior Friday afternoon. According to a spokesperson with the Superior Police Department, the 70-year-old driver told officers she tried to park in front of the store on Belknap Street when the car went forward suddenly and burst through the front of the store….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 18, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 18, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, Rusty Mehlberg, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – It may still be winter in the Northland, but preparations are underway for summer activities at Hartley Nature Center. Their slate of summer camps are set, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. on March 21. Park officials say they will be offering more all day options for 3 year old through sixth grade. New this year will be…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re feeling a little cabin fever and looking for something free to do this weekend, Jay Cook State Park is the place to be. This Saturday, Jay Cooke and 70-plus Minnesota state parks and trails will be open to enjoy at no cost. It’s a seasonal offering to help get people out to explore what the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man who went down to Florida to participate in the “Sick Week” drag-and-drive races ended up doing very well. Michael Janousek brought his 1988 Mazda RX-7 convertible down south earlier this month. It wasn’t an easy 36-hour trip, as he hit a massive snowstorm while traveling through Illinois with the race car in a trailer….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A family that traveled to Superior for a funeral of a loved one last weekend saw their painful experience become even more tragic, after a thief stole items from the service out of their car. Gerald “Jerry” Zowin was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who passed away on February 5th at age 81. His funeral was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Earlier Thursday, President Biden visited Lorain, Ohio, touting a major investment to pump one billion dollars into a great lakes restoration program impacting communities from Duluth to parts of New York. This announcement from the president and the EPA means that we will see a significant portion of that money fund rehabilitating Lake Superior. This investment is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 55th Duluth Sport Show is back at the DECC and people are excited to take a shot at some of their favorite or new outdoor activities. The show unfortunately had to take some time off due to the pandemic, so after two years of silence, duck calls, trout ponds, and crowds filled the DECC once again….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 17, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, Rusty Mehlberg, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Sports show is back at the DECC on February 17 – 20. This year’s show features everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, and of course, LIVE entertainment. The Wild World of Animals show is one of the premier grounds act in the entertainment industry. Its unique blend of animal diversity and environmental messages…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – President Joe Biden’s administration says the bipartisan infrastructure law will pump $1 billion into a Great Lakes restoration program. Biden travels to Lorain, Ohio, today to highlight the measure’s benefits for the lakes. Much of that extra money will help finish the cleanup of harbors and rivers polluted with industrial wastes in the last century. Thirty-one…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 17, 2022. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, Rusty Mehlberg, weather
