Coffee Conversation: Kings Named Band
Kings Named band gave the morning show a flavor of their music Friday. Check it out! Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
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Coffee Conversation: Kaleb Montgomery Music
Duluth artist Kaleb Montgomery stopped by the morning show to play some of his original songs. Check out the videos above and below to listen! Kaleb is also part of the band Port City Limit. Song 2: Song3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Duluth-Superior Pride Play, ‘I Am My Own Wife’
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth-Superior Pride is hosting its pride celebrations Labor Day weekend. One event going on throughout the weekend is a play at Zeitgeist. Press release: Based on a true story and inspired by interviews conducted by the playwright over several years. I AM MY OWN WIFE tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German trans woman…
‘Side String Band’ Previews The Great Northern Squash Festival
The 3rd annual Great Northern Squash Festival is coming up Sept. 16 and 17 in Chaffey, Wisconsin. More than 30 bands will be playing throughout the two-day event, including Side String Band, which played on the morning show Friday. Click the videos to check out two songs. General contact: Adam Staupe 218-393-6117 The Great Northern Squash Festival 2022 September 16th…
Coffee Conversation: The Reckoning Band Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — The Reckoning band performed live on the morning show Thursday. Check out their songs in the videos above and below, and click here to follow the group on Facebook. Song 2: Song 3: Song 4: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety
Coffee Conversation: The Sonny Side Band
DULUTH, Minn. — The Sonny Side band performed on the morning show Thursday. Click the videos to hear some of their songs, and click here to see what the band is up to next! Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Returns This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is make a comeback since the pandemic with all the racing, entertainment and fun for all! Click the video for a preview and click here to learn more about the two-day festival. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
Coffee Conversation: Local Author Katy Vanderport Talks Poetry, Science Fiction Books
DULUTH, Minn. — Grand Rapids-area author Katy Vanderport stopped by the morning show to talk about two of her most recent books. Click here to check out her science fiction book called Maggie and Elliot Defy Gravity, and click here to check out her poetry book called Try on My Glasses. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News –…
Coffee Conversation: ‘Life Parade’ Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Band members from Life Parade performed live in studio Wednesday. Check out three songs in the videos above and below, and check them out on Facebook. Part 2 Part 3 Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Artist Paints Portrait Of Hanger’s Dog Brewster Live On Air
DULUTH, Minn. — Artist Mana Bear worked her artistic magic on the morning show Tuesday to paint a portrait of Dan Hanger’s dog Brewster. Click the videos to see the progress throughout the show, and click here to check out Mana on Instagram. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: ‘Josh White Music’ Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Josh Smith was live in studio Tuesday morning to play some great tunes on his guitar. Check out the songs in the videos above and below. And check out Josh on Facebook to catch his next gig! Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Talks ‘Light Duluth Teal Gala’ Sept. 24
DULUTH, Minn. – Kristine Greer, board chair of the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, is shining a light on ovarian cancer in the northland next month, as September is national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Several Duluth landmarks will light up in teal Sept. 23 and 24, including the DECC, Radisson Hotel, Enger Tower, Glensheen Mansion and Pier B. Organizers say it’s…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Meg’s Perennials & Marketplace
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Perennials are some of the toughest plants out there, capable of surviving our harshly cold winters here in the Northland. Meg’s Perennials and Marketplace, a family run business in Hermantown, has thousands of these plants prepped and ready for your garden. “Fall is really the best time for planting perennials, it requires less water, it’s easier on…
Coffee Conversation: Christopher David Hanson Band
DULUTH, Minn. – Singer and songwriter Christopher David Hanson stopped by the morning show Monday to play some of his original pieces. Morning anchor Dan Hanger gave him a few live hits throughout the two-hour morning show because Hanson drove two hours to play for us! Enjoy. Song 2: Song 3: Song 4: Song 5: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
Coffee Conversation: Musician Shane Nelson Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Local musician Shane Nelson stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Friday to perform some of his original music. Check out the videos and his website for more. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ To Host Fundraiser Aug. 20 For Woman Battling Breast Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ, Troy Fralich, is helping put on a public benefit for a local woman, Andi Halligan, who is fighting breast cancer. Fralich is donating 100 percent of his food sales to Halligan. The BBQ fundraiser is Sat., Aug. 20 from noon until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Harley-Davidson…
Coffee Conversation: The Tribute Fest Preview, Aug. 26, 27
DULUTH, Minn. — The Tribute Fest is coming up Aug. 26 and 27 at Bayfront Festival Park. Founder Lou Campbell stopped by the morning show to talk about how the event benefits local veterans through MACV. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Clip Of FOX 21’s Hanger, Slama Lands On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Ken Slama ended up on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday night during the opening monologue with guest host Nicole Byer. The clip shows Hanger and Slama bantering about Snoop Dogg’s new cereal line called Snoop Loopz. While there was no cattiness involved, Byer called the funny exchange “the cattiest moment in the history…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Musician Corey McCauley
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Corey McCauley performed live in studio on the morning show Thursday. Click the videos for two of his originals, and click here to see what Corey’s up to next. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Proctor’s ‘Beyond The Yellow Ribbon’ Looking For Supporters
Jennifer Cady stopped by the morning show to talk about Proctor’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative to support local veterans. Proctor became a yellow ribbon community by the state of Minnesota in 2017. “Our mission is to support veterans, military members and their families here in our community – but we can’t offer our support if people don’t know we…
Coffee Conversation: Musician Steve Isakson Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Musician Steve Isakson shared a few songs on the morning show Wednesday. Click the videos to hear him play each song, and click here for more information on what Steve’s up to. Song 1: Song 2: Song 3: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth artist Breanne Marie with Breanne Marie & The Front Porch Sinners stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about what inspires her music. She also sang two original songs. For more on Breanne, click here. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Knowing Your Neighbors: Reclaim Creative Reuse
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Beads, buttons, yarn, stamps, scrapbook paper… all of these items and more are being sold at a discounted price in small quantities at Reclaim Creative Reuse, and just in time for the new school year. “We wanted to make sure we opened before the students started getting here so we were here for them,” Reclaim Creative Reuse…
Coffee Conversation: ‘Cyr And The Cosmonauts’ Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — A brother and sister from Cyr And The Cosmonauts performed live in studio Monday. Check out the two performances below, and follow the group on Facebook. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Brother, Sister, Childhood Friend Of ‘Born Too Late’ Perform Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Band members from Born Too Late, made up of a brother, sister and their childhood friend, stopped by the morning show Friday to talk about their success and unique style of music. Check out the interview in the video above, and see the videos below for two live performances. Song 1: Song 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
Local Author, Illustrator Publish Children’s Book ‘New Moon’s Family’
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth author Erika Adams and illustrator Eric Soderstrom stopped by the morning show Friday to discuss a children’s book they’ve partnered on called New Moon’s Family. To purchase the book on Amazon, click here. To contact Erika, check out her website at elatales.com or e-mail her at elatales@gmail.com. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Education, Minnesota, News, News –…
Coffee Conversation: Two Harbors Art Festival Aug. 12-14
Duluth artist Cheyenne Vavrina was in studio Friday morning to show of her fantastic wooden art work while previewing this weekend’s Two Harbors Art Festival. Click the video to see her work, and click here to learn more about the festival happening Aug. 12-14. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
YWCA Duluth’s GirlPower! Program To End, Exec. Dir. Talks What’s Next
DULUTH, Minn. — The YWCA Duluth’s GirlPower! program is coming to an end after more than two decades of uplifting and guiding countless young girls. Some of the girls who have been through the program stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Thursday to talk about its impact on them. The YWCA is hosting a GirlPower! Farewell Party Aug. 21 at…
33rd Annual Bayfront Blues Festival Starts Friday
DULUTH, Minn. — The 33rd Annual Bayfront Blues Festival kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. For a preview of what to expect, watch the video above. And for ticket information and the blues lineup, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Cole Forcier Sings, Talks Inspiration Behind Music
Duluth musician Cole Forcier stopped by the morning show to play one of his originals and also talked about what inspires his music. Click the video to hear more, and check out Cole on SoundCloud. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Musician Severio Mancieri
Duluth musician Severio Mancieri stopped by the morning show Wednesday to play one of his original tunes. Click the video to listen. And click here for more on Severio! Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Local Singer Rafe Carlson Performs Live
DULUTH, Minn. — Local country/rock singer Rafe Carlson stopped by the studio to talk about what he’s up to and perform live. Carlson is a Hermantown native who met his producer in Nashville, Tennessee in May of 2021, and has since made dozens of trips down, writing with world-class Nashville songwriters, playing shows in the downtown area, and spending time in…
Bike Duluth Festival Takes Over Spirit Mountain All Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2022 KA Bike Duluth Festival is on at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. For more on what it’s all about, click the video above and check out the festival’s website. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Emberlight Festival In Ironwood
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Emberlight Festival is on in Ironwood featuring more than 30 events and singers throughout August, along with independent films from around the world and art in the park. Click the video above or click here for more information. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
Awesome! Deer Shares Kisses With Young Pup In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — A deer got quite loveable with a neighborhood dog in Duluth recently. Video from Peter Duvall shows the unique interaction of the deer licking the nose of his recently adopted pup, Bean, from the Douglas County Humane Society. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: ‘Jukebox Time Machine’ Concert In Ely To Benefit ALS
ELY, Minn. – Coming up this Friday at Ely’s Historic State Theater is a one-of-a-kind concert called Jukebox Time Machine – a tribute to the jukebox hits through the decades. It’s a fundraiser for the Spiritwood Foundation, which helps in the fight against ALS. For ticket information, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Coffee Conversation: Duluth’s North Shore Ballroom
DULUTH, Minn. – North Shore Ballroom in Duluth is full of excitement and passion for ballroom dancing. The instructors are all about helping beginners all the way up to the most experienced. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger stopped by the studio for a look inside. Click the video for more on that, and click here to check out the ballroom online….
Virginia Man To Run 5K While Playing Accordion At ‘Chisholm All Class Reunion’
Steve Solkela of Steve’s “Overpopulated” One-Man-Band is on a mission to run a 5K while playing his accordion this Saturday at the Chisholm All Class Reunion. Solkela wanted Guinness World Records to document the accordion run for a possible world record, but he said it was too expensive. Solkela stopped by the morning show Tuesday to talk about the 5K…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Lakewalk Galley Food Boat
DULUTH, Minn. – Lakewalk Galley is in full swing again this summer after being closed for a period during COVID and a shorter season last year. The fully functioning restaurant inside of a boat has been owned by Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar since 2018. “It’s unique, one of a kind, I don’t know of any other place like it….
Coffee Conversation: Preview of TORI Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest
DULUTH, Minn. — The TORI Finnish Market will showcase local artists, merchants, and demonstrations. 5 local bands and solo musicians will play continuous music all day long. The event is FREE and there is parking on site. It will take place Saturday, August 13 from 10am-5pm at the Finland Heritage Site in Finland, MN. For more information, click here. Event…
Duluthian From Ukraine Prepares For Another Aid Trip To War-Torn Country, Needs Donations
DULUTH, Minn. – Bogdana Krivogorsky, a Duluthian who was born and raised in Ukraine, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger on the morning show Wednesday about her recent trips to the Poland-Ukraine border to bring all types of medical supplies to the war-torn country. Krivogorsky is planning more visits and is always looking for donations to help her access and…
Coffee Conversation: City On The Hill Music Festival Aug. 5, 6
DULUTH, Minn. — The City On The Hill Music Fest is coming to Bayfront Festival Park Aug. 5 and 6, bringing together people of faith, fellowship and music. Local band Presence Music stopped by the morning show Wednesday to preview the festival and play one of their original songs. Part 1: City On The Hill Music Fest Part 2: Presence…
Coffee Conversation: 2022 Bowfest Preview At Mont Du Lac Resort
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mont du Lac Resort is getting ready to host three days of the world’s largest outdoor archery and music festival known as Bowfest! The event offers six unique courses with 100-plus targets, live music, and the opportunity to meet hunting celebrities. Click the video for more information, or check out Bowfest online. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota,…
Brewing Conversation: All Pints North Festival Preview
DULUTH, Minn. — The 10th annual All Pints North Festival is coming up July 30 at Bayfront Festival Park. Click the video to hear more from Canal Park Brewing Company and Bent Paddle about what to expect! And click here for ticket information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Northland Volunteers Needed For ‘Lasagna Love’ Meal Delivery Program
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteer chefs are wanted across the Northland as part of the Lasagna Love meal delivery program. Lasagna Love is a nationwide community impact movement connecting neighbors with neighbors through platters of lasagna. The all-volunteer run program is all about feeding families in need, spreading kindness and strengthening communities. For more on how to volunteer, click here. Categories:…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Honeyberry Picking
WRENSHALL, Minn. – It’s honeyberry season for Farm Lola, a farm that started with chickens and implemented a honeyberry orchard back in 2016. They became the first one’s to do it in the U.S. after the idea sparked from a visit to Canada. “The honeyberry or haskap is native to Northern Russia and Northern Japan so fortunately for us our…
Duluth Abortion Clinic Braces For Tide Of Out-Of-Staters
A clinic escort outside WE Health Clinic in Duluth, Minn., awaits the arrival of patients, Thursday, July 7, 2022. The clinic escorts protect patients from protesters as they approach and enter the clinic. (AP Photo/Derek Montgomery) DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Inside northern Minnesota’s only abortion clinic in Duluth, patients from Wisconsin and Texas sit among Minnesotans. They are the leading…
Coffee Conversation: Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival Preview
The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is happening July 21 – 24, and Miss Hoyt Lakes and the runners-up stopped by the morning show Wednesday to talk about all the fun planned. Events now include softball, volleyball and bean bag tournaments, 5K race, turtle races, bingo, queen coronation, parade, fireworks, Shockwaves water ski show and live music. For more information, click…
Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness Talks Past Political Life, Role At Ordean Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. – Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth, stopped by the morning show Tuesday to reflect on his changes in public life over the past 25 years, the decision to leave, and the benefits in doing so. He also talked about his role as executive director of the Ordean Foundation, as the non-profit prepares to celebrate 90 years of…
Lake Superior Brewing to Re-Open at New Location
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Brewing Company is in the process of putting in the finishing touches to it’s new location in the East Lakeside Neighborhood. Owners Sarah and Seth Maxim purchased the company two years ago and decided to make it their own while preserving the company’s legacy in making classic old world beers. “We are very attached to…
