DULUTH, Minn. – A local business owner is making another run for Duluth city council at large. Asher Estrin-Haire, the owner of Stitchcraf Quilt Factory in Lakeside, is making his second run for Duluth City Council. Estrin-Haire is running for one of the two ‘at-large’ seats that are up for election in November. The small business owner said he would…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– More than 400 students are attending the Wildfire Academy this year. It’s located at Minnesota North College Itasca Campus. As for the drive to join this line of work, it’s different for everybody. “Well, living in northeastern Minnesota, there’s a lot of fire, and there’s a need for support. I work for Superior National Forest, and I’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — Enger Golf Course has partnered with First Tee Minnesota to start some summer programming. First Tee Minnesota is a non-profit youth development organization. The goal is to teach life skills and develop self-confidence through golf. These sessions are for kids ages six through seventeen and broken into age groups. This program is beginner friendly; clubs and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Earlier this week, 8th graders from Superior Middle School got to apply skills learned from science class down at the St Louis River. The kids rotated through five different stations to learn more about the world around them. Good and bad algae, invasive species, and the chemical PH balance of the water were just some of the topics…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is unveiling three new animals. Koto and Mahaka are fossa brothers. Fossa are sleek and curious carnivores native to Madagascar. These animals are also agile and intelligent. They can even climb down trees headfirst, which is a rare trick for mammals. They were last at the Abilene Zoo in Texas. Koto and Mahaka are…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet police say a missing couple was last seen in McGregor. The search for a missing Cloquet couple entered its second week. According to Cloquet police, Daniel Latterell, 64, and his partner Jane Korpela, 62, were last seen on May 25th and have not been in contact with family or friends since. On Wednesday, police said they…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â Â Zeitgeist is hosting a short play fest and Willy Wonka during the first week of June. This week, Zeitgeist is teaming up with Renegade Comedy and Hucklebeary to create multiple events for locals to enjoy. They will be hosting Barrel of Laughs, a short play festival centered on comedy, in the teatro. This will be the first time…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The City of Superior held its annual tribute tree and bench ceremonies. Mayor Jim Paine and members of the Urban Forestry Tree Board visited the locations around town and personally thanked the Tribute Tree Donors and Memorial Bench Sponsors. One memorial tree was in memory of Ed Minter, a city employee for over 30 years, and there…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum was honored for Outstanding Practice in the field. The Association of Children’s Museums chose Duluth Children’s Museum because of its ‘Discovery for All’ initiative. That initiative provides free access to the museum for those one EBT, WIC, or Medical Assistance. The award helps them to continue funding and expanding on their outreach to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has closed the West Superior Street ramp. Contractors will be doing pavement restoration work. The eastbound detour runs from Mesaba Avenue  to W First Street, to Sixth Avenue W. The westbound detour is from W Superior Street to Sixth Avenue West, and then south on Mesaba Avenue. The closure is anticipated to last…
ASHLAND, Wis. — After the closure of Northland College, the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation found a new home under a new identity. The Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation has now transformed into the Burke Center for Ecosystem Research. The non-profit research facility has expanded to allow non-water research, allowing some Northland faculty to join the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 30th annual Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake raises $315,650 to help people living with ALS. The Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake has brought anglers out for 30 years to ‘cast for a cure’ for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease.’ This year, the tournament reeled in a record…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The boat launch in Billings Park in Superior just got a lot more interactive, today they celebrated the introduction of a new Storywalk. Storywalks have been popping up on trails around the nation. But the one at the boat launch was inspired by the memory of two longtime Friends of Superior Public Library. It features 18 signs along…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was education day with the Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium on Monday. The Huskies welcomed students, teachers, and schools to their game on Monday. It was to reward students for all their hard work throughout the school year. It was a way for the student to enjoy a day of baseball, camaraderie, and community spirit at…
DULUTH, Minn. —Â Union Gospel Mission is in the process of a three year plan that aims to transition its services to a new space. The future Mission Engagement Center would be constructed across from the St. Louis County Government Center. The new location would include hygiene and laundry facilities and a much larger dining hall and kitchen. Currently the mission…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â A new cocktail lounge opens its doors to the public in downtown. Snively’s Lounge held its grand opening today in Duluth’s historic city hall, inviting locals in for craft cocktails and a first look at the elegant new space. Bartenders were there to serve up signature drinks as guests mingled at this downtown venue. “We’re opening Snively…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wired Whisker has been the cat’s meow for the Duluth area, and tomorrow, there’s lots to celebrate. From 10 Am to 4 PM, they will be joined by 18 vendor and rescue partners for a maker’s market. Throughout the year, the business has seen quite the success. And for one of the workers, she told FOX 21 seeing…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A handful of graduates are walking the stage today, celebrating 9 months of hard work and ton of impactful job experience. The internship caters to members of the working force with disabilities. And it gives them the opportunity to experience rotations throughout the Superior Essentia. It was there they got to learn how to be a good coworker,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Along the wavy seawall of Duluth’s inner port sits a heart-shape sign of admiration and love for the city of Duluth. “I came up with the idea a couple of years ago because I was in Chile and Argentina. They have these big signs like this and I thought that would be a perfect thing to have…
ST. PAUL/BRIMSON, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials announced recovery efforts are now underway for areas affect by wildfires. These efforts will be worked on simultaneously across the state like repairing infrastructure, roads, and telephone poles. So far this fire season, Minnesota has seen nearly 1,100 fires that burned more than 48,ooo acres, which is well…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing School District is addressing a $2.6 million shortfall, which the school board has approved a motion to pursue a referendum. The Superintendent of Hibbing Schools Richard Aldrich says that the increasing costs and lowering enrollment numbers has led the district to this shortfall. This year to address the $2.6 million in reductions Hibbing Schools had…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – At Superior’s ‘State of the City’ address, Mayor Paine said he is hoping to continue the city’s growth but wants to address lingering issues. Superior Mayor Jim Paine spoke to members of the public on Thursday for his annual ‘State of the City’ address. Mayor Paine highlighted the addition of new businesses and community involvement in planning…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â Duluth East students held a project showcase to help raise funds for their trip to Nationals On Wednesday, May 28, local high school students hosted a fundraiser at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, showcasing their state and national history day projects. The event aimed to raise money to support their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., where they will compete…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is coming up quickly, kicking off the summer tourism season. According to their economic impact report: Last year the event brought around 40 million dollars into the community, nearly doubling their 2019 report of 21 million. This year, at 9,000 participants, the race is one of the top 10 marathons in the US, while being…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has announced its summer programming. They’ll have events for Lake Superior Day in July and National Lighthouse Day in August. The Tall Ships Fest is also returning this July. These events and others help bring in more visitors to the museum and promote the mission of the center. “A lot of people…
HIBBING, Minn.– One Hibbing community member says, the process of helping put together her new habitat for humanity home has been a “heartwarming and humbling” experience. Since 2006, the North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity has been helping people become homeowners. Officials are calling today a day of celebration, as members of the community gathered to see the home…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As US Senator Tammy Baldwin continues her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour,” she made a stop in Superior to talk with community members who could be affected. Senator Baldwin is pushing back against the plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, which is backed by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. Medicaid, widely known…
DULUTH, Minn.– Back on May 14th, Stepping on Up alongside CHUM in Duluth expanded their ‘Safe Bay’ Program to the Vineyard Church. It’s an opportunity for those living in their vehicles to have a secure place to park overnight. A big reason for this expansion, The Damiano Center is also undergoing an expansion of their own. But now, an appeal…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â Â Local firm encourages community members to donate blood The firm known as Giant teamed up with the Memorial Blood Center to host its “Giant Giving” blood drive. Locals were invited to stop in and donate blood aboard the mobile donation bus, which was parked out front. “Every one pint donated can save up to three lives. And…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center received a new grant for their re-entry assistance project. The Re-Entry Assistance project aims at helping those recently released from jail, prison, and treatment programs. It provides things like new clothing and hygiene products. They also can provide bus passes or gas cards for people to get to appointments and job interviews. One of…
BRIMSON, Minn. — On Wednesday, the National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) assumed command of both the Jenkins Creek and Horse River Fires. Jenkins Creek fire in the distance. Camp House fire in the forefront. The Jenkins Creek Fire is still 84% contained and is has burned 16,089 acres. Unstaffed Aerial System (UAS/drone) flights detected multiple heat sources in the south…
BRULE, Wis.– What started off as a personal hobby garden for Brule River Farms, has grown into an impressive 4-acre plot for growing just about anything you can think of. “We have asparagus, that’s kind of been a staple right now and soon to come. Oh, we’ve also had lettuces and then spinach, more lettuce, Bok choys, a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City Council says they cannot respond to any emails about Safe Bay appeal. On Friday, Feb. 23, the temporary permit allowing Safe Bay to operate its program, which provides a safe lot for people to park their cars overnight and a place to shower, was put on hold. The appeal was filed by neighbors of Vineyard…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Minnesota Warriors Hockey North Region held a memorial day golf scrambled on Monday which looked to give back to disabled veterans. The scramble was held at Eagle Ridge Golf Course with all proceeds heading to Minnesota Warriors Hockey. Minnesota Hockey Warriors is a 501c3 non-profit hockey team that helps disabled veterans fight through addiction and mental…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Twin Ports Interchange project has a end date in sight for the HWY 53 Reconstruction. This portion connects HWY 53 to Piedmont Avenue. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced in a virtual meeting that this portion of the interchange project is expected to by completed by November 4. Last month, the last steel beam was laid…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Chester Bowl Improvement Club has announced that they’re expanding their cadet programming. The Cadet Program has helped shaped youth in the community for generations. The club has typically offered their teen and tween leadership training program during the club’s winter and summer programing. Today, the club announced the launch of their Cadet+, which would run year-round….
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Minn. – A new indie film is being shot in Northern Minnesota. The film, titled ‘Small Town Girl’ is a mystery movie. It focuses on a single mother and her daughter who disappears. The film looks at the interactions and gossip following the disappearance. In addition to the filming being done in Minnesota, Seventy percent…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Richard I Bong Museum in Superior is highlighting Memorial Day for a few reasons this year. Right on time for this day of observance the Veterans Service Office of Douglas County selected the museum to display the ‘Wisconsin Remembers’ exhibit. The exhibit showcases the servicemen that came from each county, that served in the Vietnam War. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Spirit Valley Memorial Day Parade is a long-time tradition in Duluth. FOX21’s photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us on an in-depth view of the parade. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Superior, Wis.– On a picture-perfect sunny day, a large crowd gathered today at the Greenwood Cemetary. They had the opportunity to witness a variety of events to spotlight those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The rifle ceremony, and a variety of guest speakers highlighted the importance of Memorial Day. I know for all of us, that we may know someone…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s new Safe Bay location for homeless to sleep in their vehicles overnight has been shut down — at least temporarily — after only being operational for about a week. City and CHUM officials told FOX 21 on Sunday that an attorney for nearby neighbors of the Safe Bay location in the church’s back parking lot has…
BRIMSON, Minn. — Over the weekend, firefighters battling the Jenkins Creek Fire were able to grow containment lines. The fire is now 78% contained. Brimson Complex Fire Lines as of May 26, 2025 The Eastern Area Incident Management Team saying fire activity is minimal on the Jenkins Creek Fire. Fire crews are continuing to patrol and monitor the area while…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week the Duluth City Council will be discussing a new proposal mandating landlords give renters more information about renters rights and resources when signing leases. The proposal says landlords must provide tenants a summary of tenants rights protected by Minnesota Laws, plus contact information for the City of Duluth’s Life Safety Division and One Roof Community…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — Iron Range Miner’s are one step closer to getting approved for up to a year of Unemployment Insurance. Cleveland-Cliffs, the leading steel producer in North America, announced in March that they are temporarily idling more than 600 steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and Minorca Mine. Minnesota’s UI benefits are good for up to 6 months and are able…
DULUTH, Minn. — Great Lakes Aquarium now has their rescue animals from SeaQuest on display. After weeks in quarantined, a rescue electric eel and some rainbow trout are enjoy their new home in Duluth. This comes after the SeaQuest in Roseville, Minn., closed down earlier this year. Their new electric eel, named Faraday, is now happily swimming for the public…
DULUTH, Minn. — Great Lakes Aquarium is taking the public back in time with a new exhibit. The exhibit, “Lava to Lakes,” looks to explore Minnesota’s origin story when this land was covered by giant, ancient seas. The moon jellyfish touch pools makes a return with Lava to Lakes. Plus the exhibit features some of Minnesota’s most pre-historic creatures to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A section of Skyline Parkway has been turned into a one-way road, over by Enger Tower. The city made the change to address safety concerns, which is east of Twin Ponds. Pedestrians and cyclists now have their own lane to separate them from traffic. At the intersection of Hank Jensen Drive, the road becomes a three-way stop…
DULUTH, Minn. — A small hidden park in Duluth’s Downtown is receiving a fresh coat of paint. The concrete structure at Gateway Park is being repainted in a blue gradient. This week volunteers from the National Bank of Commerce started to repaint the structure. Members from Duluth’s Park and Rec team will be finishing the project next week. The design…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — Duluth Police Dash Cam video caught the moments before a two-vehicle crash on Jean Duluth Road. Duluth Police released a video on their social media Friday morning. The driver of a 2014 Subaru Outback crosses over into oncoming traffic towards a Duluth Police officer. The officer pulled over while the driver of the Subaru stuck a…
ASHLAND, Wis.–A lot of emotions are being felt at the Northland College, because tomorrow will be their final commencement after being open for 133 years. “It’s honestly been kind of a rollercoaster. Because before my freshman year last year, and then obviously we didn’t, and then we found out in February this year again, that we would officially be closing….
