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…
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…
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, 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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you enjoy getting a drink on a Sunday, picture doing it with puppies. Pj’s rescue set up an event called Pet and Sip, to try to connect their animals with “fur-ever” homes. Pj’s is a foster-based rescue, which means they don’t have an official shelter where people can come see these dogs. Holding an event at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior High School senior took her senior project to new heights, highlighting the Superior Fire Department in a calendar that has raised money going towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Paige Hansen, an aspiring photographer, decided for the community service part of her senior project, to visit her local fire department, and find a way to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — With just two months till the biggest race in Duluth, Grandma’s Marathon held ‘Gear Up For Grandmas’ here in Hermantown Saturday morning, to not only prepare, but educate racers on how to get ready, but they also found another way to give back. Anticipation was even higher Saturday as this year may be the most normal Grandma’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the weather gets closer to spring, some were getting their spring cleaning started, selling their old trinkets, at the annual Arena Rummage Sale. The owner of the annual Arena Rummage Sale at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center says in the first 3 hours of the event over a thousand people came through to try to find…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wessman Arena at UWS in Superior was filled to the brim with people looking to enjoy a good brew for a good cause. The 23rd annual Gitchee Gumme Brewfest was back in Superior for the first time in two years. The event featured 40 vendors and over 200 different beers to sample. All proceeds support the work of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Heritage Sports Center loaded up Friday with all types of knick-knacks and special home goods for their sixth annual rummage sale Saturday morning. 85 booths were being set up Friday in preparation for the six-hour rummage sale. That’s down from the usual one hundred twenty spaces to make room for COVID safety precautions. Staff says they…
DULUTH, Minn.– Around this time of year, food trucks start making their rounds to different locations and giving the public some variety. We spoke with one business today who specializes in gourmet grilled cheeses. K&B Grilled Cheese puts a new spin on the traditional sandwich, adding things like pesto and spinach artichoke dip. One customer, Amanda Hoffman says, “How they…
DULUTH, Minn.– Get Downtown week is nearing and some of the cities most popular restaurants, breweries and retailers are participating in this week long event. Typically called “Eat Downtown” Restaurant Week, the Duluth’s Greater Downtown Council wanted to include all kinds of businesses. This effort is to help drive more customers back to Duluth’s downtown waterfront and celebrate shopping locally….
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration is now open for a special 8U girls summer skills clinic hosted by the Duluth Girls Hockey Association. The camp is free and open for girls eight years old and under with no hockey experience required. “I’m a firm believer that it’s never too late to start hockey. However I do know the importance of starting…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Folk School held a fundraiser Thursday making traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs called pysanky. With invasions in Ukraine, the Folk School is offering extra sessions of this class in hopes to raise money for Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee. People in the class created designs on eggs using a wax batik method. After…
DULUTH, Minn.- While the glitz and glam of the Oscars can seem like the ultimate achievement for a film, this year’s Best Picture CODA and the Duluth-native in its cast are accomplishing more by shedding light on the limitless potential of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It seemed all of Duluth turned out to the DECC Monday to welcome Daniel…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s almost that time of year again for the trains to hit the tracks and the North Shore Scenic Railroad. The trains have been worked on and the crew at The Depot are ready to get back to putting smiles on the faces of families especially after a tough two years dealing with the pandemic. By the looks…
Superior, Wisc.– The Gitchee Gumee Brewfest returns this weekend at Superior’s Wessman Arena. In years past the festival has been a local favorite and a great way to give back to the community. The Brewfest is one of the largest fundraisers for the Superior Junior Chamber, or Jaycees. After being cancelled the last two years because of Covid, they hope…
After being shut down from the public for more than two years because of COVID, Duluth fire stations are back open. Firefighters can now give school groups and the public tours of the fire engines and operations at the different stations around town so the community can get a better idea of what all goes into firefighting. Deputy Chief Jon…
The 63rd annual Lions Club Pancake Day is back after canceling in the past years due to the pandemic. Pancake Day is an all-you-can-eat affair with the goal of raising money for sight, hearing and diabetes needs in the community. This year’s event will take place at the DECC’s Pioneer Hall. The fundraiser will be on May 5, 2022 and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers are working on bi-partisan legislation to spend $25 million from the state’s budget surplus to upgrade the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth for future success. It’s a move in St. Paul that has Duluth City Council President Arik Forsman, Vice President Janet Kennedy and Councilor Renee Van Nett co-sponsoring an amended…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the increasing violence going on in Ukraine, one local restaurant in Canal Park is hosting a benefit for Ukrainian families here in Minnesota. Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar has partnered with the head chef from Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul, to help raise money for their Ukrainian Employees with families over seas impacted by the…
DULUTH, Minn.– As part of National Library Giving Day, the Duluth Public Library Foundation hosted a fundraising event down in Canal Park. Hoops Brewery partnered with the library foundation in an effort to raise money for the public library here in Duluth in order to take their library services to the next level. “We’ve got pizza after school and a…
DULUTH, Minn. – It may be a while before people make their way to Park Point Beach to take a dip in Lake Superior, but as of now there will be no lifeguards there this summer. The YMCA says they are working to get people hired, but a shortage in lifeguards across their branches has them scrambling to find and train…
DULUTH, Minn. – Five years and nearly half-a-million dollars later, the round up program at Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth continues on. Each month people who shop at their two locations can raise their totals to the next dollar, or any amount that they want. “We will see anywhere between $7,000 and $15,000,” says Marketing Manager Marci Strack. “Last month CHUM…
ASHLAND, Wis. — During the Wisconsin Spring Election yesterday, citizens of Ashland voted to pass the recreational use of marijuana for those over the age of 21. On Tuesday, 955 voters said this should be allowed, 234 said it should be illegal, and 398 said it should only be for medical use. An Ashland City Councilor brought the debate to…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic definitely easing up, mask mandates on the curb and spring in the air, summer tourism is expected to be a blockbuster for many cities across the country, especially right here in Duluth, of course. And the fresh sense of excitement comes as the newly reconfigured Visit Duluth prepares to officially unveil its first big…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Eight days is how long Anika the dog was missing from her family. But, a sad story turned into a celebration, when Anika was spotted looking through the windows of a medical center in Superior. “I mean 8 days, it was so long for us but I feel like it would have been so much longer if…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar is hosting a “Ukrainian Benefit Specialty Dinner” Thursday evening. The restaurant is partnering with the head chef from Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul, which has many Ukrainian employees with family overseas. Derek Snyder says 100 percent of the proceeds from the dinner will go toward helping those families with food,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another demolition is underway in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District to make way for future development. The demo is happening at the former Kemps Dairy Plant just a block up from West Superior Street on 20th Avenue West. While it’s not known what specifically going into the location, the new owners did say in 2020 that it…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Salvation Army is in desperate need of donations for its food shelf. Salvation Army has been collecting donations since the end of February but are more than three-thousand dollars short of the goal and lacking seven-thousand pounds of food. “If we didn’t have the food shelves in the city of Duluth, there would be a lot…
DULUTH, Minn.– A local flower shop is raising money to support the people of Ukraine, through the sale of sunflowers. Engwall Flowers is currently selling stems and bouquets featuring the countries national flower. All proceeds will be donated to the Ukraine Red Cross. Amongst all the tragedy that has happened there, one story in particular hit home for the flower…
DULUTH, Minn.- City officials, educators, and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community welcomed back their hometown hero, Daniel Durant Monday after a historic win at the Oscars last week. “Now therefore I, Emily Larson, Mayor of the City of Duluth, do officially declare April 4th, 2022 as Daniel Durant day in the City of Duluth,” Larson announced…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Starting today the Superior Public Library has launched a new streaming service offered only to those with a library card. Hoopla is a streaming platform that is available to stream anything from your favorite movies and television shows to e-books, audiobooks and magazines. Now, residents of Superior and Douglas County can access entertainment anywhere from their smart devices….
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– It’s that time of year again to cast your ballots for Superior city officials in this year’s spring election. Today, U-W Superior hosted a voting information booth on campus to inform and provide staff and students the opportunity to sign up to vote for this upcoming election. Community and Voter Engagement intern at UWS, Allie Gronlund says, “Voting…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend to get down to the DECC, whether your interests include home renovations and projects, or seeing a world-class artist carve the lift bridge out of sand. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll gives us a wrap-up. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Lake Superior Lodge 9 Fraternal Order of Police held a fundraiser today to support officers in the Northland. Held at the AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown, it was the 6th annual fundraiser for the organization, after being put off for two years due to COVID. The event included silent auctions, firearm raffles, and lunch provided…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fitgers Bock Fest’s 3-day celebration continued this weekend, with some really chilled-out activities. People checked out the live outdoor music, food tents, and specialty Bock Beer, which is beer caramelized with a hot poker to make it sugary and foamy. There were also German cultural events like Volksmarch and stein races, and Saturday attendees even took a Big…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Fish and Game League Sports Show is back at Wessman Arena for its 116th year. The event has all things fishing and hunting, with dozens of local vendors attending, some from as far as Iowa. Fun family activities include a fishing pond, face painting, and laser shot. After missing the last two years due…
DULUTH, Minn.– A local restaurant is sadly closing after twelve years of serving the West Duluth community. While a Canal Park favorite plans to move in. GB Schneider and Company, a staple here in Duluth will be closing in just months. The owner Gary Schneider says he has worked in the restaurant industry since he was fifteen. Now, the 72-year…
SUPERIOR, WI – April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Superior and Douglas County officials are joining with the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse to encourage the community to get involved in supporting survivors. Last year, Douglas County received 1,034 reports of suspected child abuse and neglect affecting hundreds of children and families. Each of…
DULUTH, Minn.– A local yoga and fitness studio in Downtown Duluth is offering a new advanced form of yoga to really help you “Chill-out.” Evolve Yoga and Fitness Downtown is adding cold water immersion to their list of teachings. They tell us the practice has many health benefits and helps to gain mental strength. “We’re also offering these fun experiences…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is asking the public for some ideas to name their Twin Pygmy Slow Loris Babies. The first-ever pair of lorises were born last month at the zoo. The lorises have been listed as endangered since 2020 and the two new parents, Colby and Giorgio, were brought here as part of a breeding program that…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The city of Superior has created a grant program to target the issues surrounding the lack of child care in the area. The city has set aside 200-thousand dollars to provide existing child care facilities that can help with anything from remodeling and safety enhancement to training and recruitment of employees. Superior City Councilor Jenny Van Sickle says,…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Blue Rock Grill located near the Miller Hill Mall is opening its doors again after making some changes from its original coffee and wine bar. The restaurant’s new revamped look focuses more on high quality spirits and craft cocktails, with shareable plates. Management tells us they think the new look helps make the spot the perfect date…
