Drones: Pros and Cons on the Farm
Every day Mark Liebaert treks across his 600 acres of land checking on his 85 head, the main source of income on his farm.
Features
Homecoming King Hartman’s Act Shows Royal Class
Two Harbors Senior Gave Up Crown to Special Needs Friend
On the football field, Will Hartman is a key member of Two Harbors’ defense. His classmates think so highly of him, that Will was voted Homecoming King. But it’s what happened after will got his crown. That showed this king’s true class.
Marshall’s Heinitz Making an Early Impact
7th Grade Tennis Player Dominating #1 Singles for Hilltoppers
The top roles on high school tennis teams are often filled by upperclassmen. Not at Duluth’s Marshall School, where 7th grader Nore Heinitz has been dominant at number one singles.
East’s Baker Always There for an Assist
Senior Setter Recently Dished 1,000th Career Assist
While hitters get the glory, setters often go overlooked on the volleyball court.Duluth East volleyball coach Danna Anderson says her setter, Alayna Baker, is a prime example.”She doesn’t get a whole lot of credit for the amount of work that she puts in on the court,” Anderson said. “It’s a pretty thankless position.”
Weekend Spotlight: September 25-27
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Two Harbors’ Mayfield Re-Writing Record Books
Senior Swimmer Already Holds Two School Records, Has Sights Set on More
Swimming wasn’t the first sport Allie Mayfield tried, however once she was in the pool, it didn’t take Allie long to realize she’d found her sport.”I kinda tried really every sport before i got to swimming,” she said. “Swimming was different from every other sport I tried. I really love being an individual while still being on a team. I like testing my ability.”
Weekend Spotlight: September 18-20
Weekend Spotlight: September 18-20
Locals Make Most of Lost Division I Opportunities
South Dakota State Commits Bailey Romans and Molly Trapp Found a Home at UW-Superior
Esko native Molly Trapp and Duluth East grad Bailey Romans thought they playing volleyball for Division I South Dakota State. However, a change of coaches, led to an unexpected change of scenery.
Weekend Spotlight: Sept. 11-13
Here’s a look at some of the events happening in the Twin Ports the weekend of Sept. 11.
More Bear Sightings in City Limits
Seeing bears in the City of Duluth is nothing new. However, Duluth Police said they’ve noticed a recent spike in people reporting bear sightings.
Keeping Pets Safe and Healthy in Warm Weather
Animal Answers: Pets in Hot Weather
The heat that comes with summer could make for an overheated pup.
Special Report: Tiny House Living
Profile a woman living a tiny lifestyle
It’s a pop–culture topic that seems to be going mainstream – tiny houses.
High School Sweethearts: Defying the Odds
High School Sweethearts in the Northland
In high school, people sometimes believe they’ve found the one they’re going to spend their life with.
Special Teammates Continue 20 Year Run
Special Olympians Help Each Other Reach Individual Goals
“They’re both individually hard workers, but together they push each other,” Krista Almquist, Coach and Volunteer for Special Olympics said.
Zuidmulder Leads Hawks Despite Personal Tragedy
Hermantown Senior Lost Father 24 Hours Before Playoff Doubleheader
Thursday May 28th, the Hermantown Hawks won two games to advance in the Section 7AA baseball playoffs.An impressive performance, considering the loss Hermantown suffered just 24 hours earlier.
Endless Photography in the Northland
Wildlife and Nature Photography in the Northland
If you take a moment and take a look around you, you might find what one photographer sees every single day.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Preservation
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
With two main entryways into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, through Ely and Grand Marais, there is no denying the wilderness helps to generate big tourism dollars for nearby communities.
The Importance of Annual Exams
Why Annual Exams are Important for your Pet
Veterinarians are saying it’s very important to get your pets in for their annual exams.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Outfitters
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
The idea of camping sounds appealing when you consider nature, stars and a campfire.
Hitting the Water: Into the Wild
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
Whether or not you’re an avid outdoor junkie you’ve probably heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Awesome Angling: Aj’s Walleye Lodge
Part 3: Awesome Angling
Among the numerous lakes and state parks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan sits Aj’s Walleye lodge.
Rapids’ Italian Import
IRC Champion Sprinter Contu is an Exchange Student from Italy
Grand Rapids track coach Darrin Hofstad heard the stories.”You hear a lot of stories,” he said. “You never believe anything until you see it with your own eyes.For Hofstad, seeing was believing when it came to Andrea Contu.
Awesome Angling: Stouts Island Lodge
Part 2: Awesome Angling
Stouts Island lodge is not your typical lakeside lodge. It is located on an island.
Awesome Angling Lakewood Lodge
Part 1: Awesome Angling
The Northland fishing season is underway. That means folks are busy planning their summer getaways to area fishing lodges.
Summer Sweets: Fudge in Grand Marais
Part Three: A Summer Sweets Series
In our final report in Summer Sweets we visit quaint and eclectic shops in Grand Marais offering a wide variety of fudge flavors.
Sex Offender Stigma 3: Sexual Development
In our final report called Sex Offender Stigma, we focus on the victim, the long-term mental effects after a sex offense, and why some experts believe developing healthy sexual relationships could be one key part of preventing sex crimes from happening.
Summer Sweets: Canelake’s in Virginia
Part Two: A Summer Sweets Series
A shop that has over a century of history, Canelake’s Old Fashioned Candies has left quite a mark on it’s community. The current owner of the shop, Jim Cina, learned candy making from the original owners and his character is undoubtedly transferred into the candy.
Summer Sweets: Tremblay’s in Hayward
Part One: A Summer Sweets Series
Main street in Hayward, WI; has a bit of old fashion charm noticed in Tremblay’s Sweet Shoppe. With more than fifty years of traditional family recipes, Tremblay’s certainly draws in quite the fan base.
Sex Offender Stigma 2: Does Treatment Work?
'You Can Heal. I Know That'
Nobody can argue that a sex offense is a serious crime. But can an offender get treatment and eventually heal after serving time? In Part 2 of Sex Offender Stigma, a registered sex offender gives his thoughts on that question, and so does a leading sex psychologist in Duluth, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Sex Offender Stigma 1: Should One Label Fit All?
Northland Registered Sex Offender Speaks Out
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger brings you an eye-opening, three-part special report: Sex Offender Stigma.
Unique Families: The Indianheadband
In part three of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet a family from Cloquet who spends most of their time together playing in a band and hitting the trails.
Preview: Sex Offender Stigma
Should All Sex Crimes Be Treated Equally?
Starting Tuesday 9 p.m. on FOX 21 News, you’ll meet a Northland registered sex offender who has served his time and done extensive treatment but can’t seem to start his life over because of what he believes is society’s one-size fits all label for sex offenders.
Unique Families: The Bergquist Quads
In part two of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet four sisters who say they wouldn’t change a thing about the way they grew up.
Watson Aims for National Title
Amatuer Boxer Competing at Golden Gloves National Tournament
Duluth’s Ryan Watson is one of the top amateur heavyweight boxers in the country, even though he hasn’t fought in what Watson describes as “in forever.” Watson’s coach Aaron Resberg believes Ryan’s reputation is a big reason why.
Unique Families: Same-Sex Parents
In the first part of a special series on unique families, you will meet a local gay couple living a life they say is pretty conventional.
Making Music: What It’s Like on Stage
This is the Heart and Soul of the Live Experience
Members from local bands talk about what it’s really like to be on stage when playing a gig.
Making Music: The “Business” of Music
Local Band Talks About How Money Affects Success
There’s little doubt that if you’re a musician that takes music seriously, playing live is almost always necessary.
Weekend Spotlight: May 8-10
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Making Music: Keeping the Band Together
A Duluth rock band gave an inside look at the struggling life of a musician in a local group.
Innovative Ideas: The LightSpeed and The Link
Special Report Part 2
“Some days I feel like a real runner out there,” said Mimi Stedner.
Innovative Ideas: Zip-It and Pajama Warmer
The Zip-It has become somewhat of a YouTube phenomenon.
Part 3: Tag Along to Uncover Hidden Treasure
Collecting and hunting is much more than just a hobby for some. It can sometimes turn into a business or a lifelong quest.
Ashley Taipale’s Arm Powering Denfeld
Triple Threat Athlete Leading Hunters
Like many high school athletes, Denfeld’s Ashely Taipale plays three sports. But her favorite is softball. And her favorite part of the game is swinging the bat.
Part 2: Special Series “Treasure Hunting” Wheeling and Dealing
Hunting Tips for Sports Memorabilia, Vinyl Records
A dedicated collector has many factors to look into when considering what to shop for. Fox 21’s Avery Neuville tell us key points to remember when you’re starting to build a collection.
Staycations Part 3: The South Shore
Morgan Falls, 2nd Street Bistro, Kravin Frozen Yogurt
We take you to some hot spots around Ashland, including what locals call the city’s best kept secret.
Staycations Part 2: The North Shore
Take a Step Back in Time at Lamb's Resort
If you’re in need of some peace and quiet, or looking for a family getaway to explore nature, the perfect place may not be so far away.
Staycations Part 1: The Iron Range
Soudan Underground Mine, Dorothy Molter Museum, The Boathouse
If you journey to the Iron Range and points north of it, you’ll find areas rich in culture, and full of nature’s finest.
Special Report: Flying High Part 3
An Inside Look at Cirrus Aircraft
In part three of our special series, “Flying High,” FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad takes a look inside a world renowned company calling the area home.
