Esko Catcher Turns Passion For Game Into Success On The Field
Nick Emanuel is entering his senior season at Esko and will play for North Dakota State next year
Esko’s senior catcher Nick Emanuel is this week’s Northern Star
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Animal Answers- Pet Oxygen Masks
The Invisible Fence Brand has been committed to saving the lives of pets since 1973. Within the last 5 years invisible fence has saved an estimated 10,000 pets from fires using pet oxygen masks. In this week’s animal answers. We’ll show you how they’re saving lives right here in the Northland.
Lemenager Excels On The Ice And In The Ring
The Proctor senior will attend Bethel University and play hockey next fall
Amy Lemenager has always been a natural on the ice.
Shelters celebrate National Puppy Day
People all over the country can be found celebrating National Puppy Day today.
Weekend Spotlight: March 18-20
It’s your Weekend Spotlight with FOX 21 and TwinPortsNightlife.com
Washburn Rally Behind Teammate And His Family
Castle Guards Rallied Around Cody Christenson After Brother's Passing
In Washburn, the basketball team is like a family, so when sophomore Cody Christenson’s family fell on hard times, the team was there to support him.
Many gather to read to a dog
Young readers were invited to practice their reading skills while reading to a certified therapy dog.
Rohrbaugh Dives Into Duluth East History Book
Senior was First Duluth East Boys Diver to go to State in 35 years
In this Northern Star we looked outside of the mainstream sports and found Miles Rohrbaugh a Duluth East diver that is making some waves.
Coaching Changes Part 3 – Jen Walter
Spending a Practice with UMD's New Softball Coach
An early season workout for UMD Softball, and Head Coach Jen Walter is doing what she does best, teaching.
Coaching Changes Part 2 – Mandy Pearson
Spendig a Couple Days with UMD's New Women's Basketball Coach
Early on a Thursday morning, while most students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are still sleeping, Mandy Pearson leads the Women’s Basketball team through practice. Though not over, her first season at UMD made a big impact on Pearson.
Coaching Changes Part 1 – Maura Crowell
Spending A Couple Days with UMD's New Women's Hockey Coach
In February, as the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Women’s Hockey team continued battling for playoff position, head coach Maura Crowell, and her assistant Laura Bellamy, are looking even deeper into the future.
Senior Leadership Defines Hermantown
Seniors Thomas Madison and Nick Bostrom lead Hawks' 11 Seniors
Thomas Madison and Nick Bostrom of the Hermantown Hawks basketball team are heading up a group of seniors determined to keep their season alive.
Your Weekend Spotlight
What’s going on in The Northland this weekend.
Motivated Athletes Part Three: Ash Altmann
Altmann Shoulders Pressure For Duluth East
Great players can fumble under the pressure of a big stage and Thursday night Duluth East was on one. Taking the ice against grand rapids for the section finals and it’s win or go home.
Brandon Newman Tackles Tough Transition
Freshman Having Instant Impact
Brandon Newman treats the difficult transition from high school to college basketball just like a lay up.
A Life Lived Off the Grid
Dorothy Molter: More Than Just Root Beer
Looking at a person who lived by her own rules, away from the frills of modern convenience.
Special Report: Living Deaf Part 2
There are many people around the area who are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s a Northland culture that thrives in silence.
Inside The FBI
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Special Agent
Nestled off First Street in Duluth. You will find an office staffed by the FBI.
Special Report: Living Deaf Part 1
Some of us never think twice when we hear the dreadful alarm blare, forcing us out of bed or the smoke detector sound off for a fire. But there are many individuals around the region thriving without these sounds.
Bremel Stars On The Slopes And At School
Bremel came in fifth in alpine skiing at the Minnesota state meet
Skiing runs in Mckenzie Bremel’s family.”My dad is the assistant coach for the high school team so he kind of got me into racing. He raced in high school when he was younger, so he got me in to it,” Bremel said.
Tiny Towns Part 2: La Pointe
This Tiny Town Is A Big Draw For Tourists
The Northland is made up of all kinds of cities – Big and small. Though La Pointe has only about 250 residents, it is a popular destination for tourists.
Tiny Towns Part 1: Biwabik
Located near the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters canoe Area, Biwabik is surrounded by natural beauty and has a mountain town feel.
Special Report: Investigating Energy Drinks
Drinking strong coffee or a caffeinated soda used to be the most popular ways to get a quick energy boost. That all started changing about 15 years ago when the most well known energy drinks started appearing on U.S. markets. Now energy drinks is a multi–billion dollar industry.
Trucker Encourages Healthy Lifestyle, Puts Down Stereotypes
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 2
In a special report, FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad talks with a trucker at Halvor Lines about his lifestyle change.
Halvor Lines Truckers Benefit from Health & Wellness Program
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 1
Truckers at Halvor Lines are taking advantage of a health and wellness program.
Alander Recognized For Leadership and Skill
River Alander Named Finalist For Frank Brimsek Award
Every hockey team needs a leader out on the ice. Someone who can handle pressure when things get tough, lucky for Denfeld they’ve found that in one of their seniors and they aren’t the only one’s taking notice.
Saving Lives Part 2: Heart Doctor, Elderly Patient
Patient Is 102 Years Old
In part two of a special report – “Saving Lives” – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to a one-of-a-kind heart doctor in Duluth that recently took a chance on a 102-year-old man.
Saving Lives Part 1: Pediatric Oncologist
In part one of a special report, FOX 21’s Dan, Hanger introduces you to a top pediatric cancer doctor at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center who is very aware that death is part of the job – but he says providing comfort outweighs it all.
Duluth East’s Senior Duo Shines On Both Ends Of The Court
Miler and Zwak have played together for four years.
Many teams have one star player but the Duluth East basketball team is lucky enough to have two.
Northern Star: Brandon Myer
Superior Senior Basketball Player
On this week’s Northern Star, a Superior senior has been growing his whole life, and will continue to grow right here in the Northland.
Northern Star: Hawks’ Cole Koepke
For this week’s Northern Star we travel to Hermantown to meet a senior whose strong play on the ice is paving the Hawks’ way back to the state tournament.
Keeping Pets Safe When Temperatures Drop
Veterinarian gives tips on keeping pets safe in the cold.
It looks like the temperatures will be dropping below zero for the first time this season. While people bundle up, it’s important people don’t forget about their furry friends.
Esko’s Adam Trapp Accepting New Leadership Role
7'2" Sophomore Stepping in to Big Role with Eskomos
Basketball is a sport enjoyed by many. But for some it goes beyond the domaine casual sport and develops into a lifelong passion. For Esko’s Adam Trapp, basketball is in his blood.
Hibbing’s Perunovich is Able to Focus with Early Commitment
Junior Verbally Committed to Play for UMD in Early 2015
Getting an offer to play hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth was a dream come true for Scott Perunovich.”I’ve wanted to play there since I was a little kid,” Perunovich said of UMD. “My uncle Doug Torrel played at UMD. A good friend Davey Johnson also played there.”
Grand Rapids’ Mattson Confident with Tough Decisions
North Dakota-Bound Senior Chose Thunderhawks Over USHL
It’s a choice many hockey players face. Play your senior season for your high school, or try your hand at junior hockey. Grand Rapids’ Mitchell Mattson chose the former.
Denfeld’s Reinertsen Deals with Change of Scenery
Senior Forward Played at Lakeview Christian Until This Season
As a junior, Eva Reinertsen scored her 1,000th career point for Lakeview Christian Academy, the first Lion girl to reach that milestone. However, a lack of players forced Lakeview to suspend its program this year, leaving Eva without a team mere weeks before the start of her senior season.
El Niño In The Northland, Part 2
A Warmer Winter Will Affect Northland Businesses
Through the first half of November, the average temperature for Duluth has been the second warmest on record. While we have cooled off to more seasonable values, lately snow cover is still lacking. Northland businesses are feeling the impact because of this, some for the better, others, for worse.
El Niño In The Northland Part 1
Outlook For The Upcoming Winter
El Nino is nothing new to the meteorological world. Every four to five years, it makes its return, impacting weather patterns all across the world. But as we get closer to winter, many Northlanders are wondering what kind of winter we can expect this time around.
Hockey Stick Symbol of Town’s History
Eveleth Thrives on Hockey
Largest Free-Stading Hockey Stick Represents Town’s Impressive History.
Paul Bunyan Lives On In Bemidji
Town Adopts Identity of Legendary Lumberjack.
Some things have changed, Midway Road is now Paul Bunyan Drive and the city is no longer dependant on logging as its main industry.
Northland Landmarks: Part 1
World's Largest Musky
The northwestern Wisconsin town of Hayward has been built on legendary fish.
UMD Commitment a Weight off Schick’s Shoulders
Washburn Senior Recently Signed Letter of Intent to Play for Bulldogs
As preseason basketball practice grinds on in Washburn, the Castle Guards’ big man has one less worry.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part Three
In the final installment of our special report, ‘Jonesin’ for Java’ FOX 21’s Travis Patterson checks out a fast paced Italian-like café at Duluth Coffee Company.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part Two
Part two of a three part special report on local coffee hubs in the Northland. FOX 21’s Travis Patterson travels to Hayward, WI to try some local brews at Backroads Coffee.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part One
Part one of a three part special report on local coffee hubs in the Northland. FOX 21’s Travis Patterson travels to Bayfield, WI to try some local brews at Big Water Coffee.
Unique Homes: The Purple Palace
We’re wrapping up our tour of unique homes in Duluth.
Making the Cut: Bumping & Spiking with the Carlton Bulldogs
Nick Hit the Volleyball Court to put his Skills to the Test
FOX 21’s Nick Franck tries out for Carlton High School’s varsity volleyball team.
Unique Homes: 1818 Ridgewood Court
We continue our look inside unique homes in Duluth.
Cook County Happy to be at State Volleyball
Vikings Sec. 7A Title was First in School History, First in Any Sport Since 2007
Cook County High School was in the school’s first ever trip to the volleyball state tournament. And even with plenty of familiar faces in the stands, Viking playerss couldn’t avoid a few wide–eyed stares.
Making the Cut: Swimming with the Thunderhawks
Nick Dove in the Pool without the use of Flippers
FOX 21’s Nick Franck tries out for the Grand Rapids varsity swim team.
