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North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity Has Big Day on Iron Range

The organization hosted a home dedication and a ground breaking ceremony in one day

March 25, 2018

Graham Hakala,

IRON RANGE, Minn. – For many families, finding safe and affordable housing can be quite the challenge. Organizations like North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity work to help families who are in need of such housing. On Sunday, that non–profit held a home dedication or the Brooks family in Mountain Iron. The soon–to–be family-of-five is looking forward to starting a…

The Duluth Experience Offers Ice Kayaking Tour

Active Adventures: Ice Kayaking

March 23, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – True signs of Spring, the snow is slowly melting and this ice is thawing as ships begin moving in and out of the harbor. For this week’s Active Adventures, the FOX 21 morning crew took advantage of the slightly warmer weather to get outside. The Duluth Experience team is giving ice kayaking tours beginning in April and…

Woman with 148th Fighter Wing Rescues Puppies In Middle East

March 22, 2018

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Nine stray puppies have been rescued from harsh and dangerous conditions in the Middle East thanks to a Duluth woman deployed in that area with the 148th Fighter Wing. Andrea Carrothers recently set up a GoFundMe page, got thousands of dollars in donations and connected with an animal rescue group to help foster and eventually get the…

Pups With Passports — Handling Rescued Puppies From Middle East

March 22, 2018

Dan Hanger

Puppies Rescued In Middle East

March 22, 2018

Dan Hanger

Harlem Globetrotter Visits FOX 21 While Promoting Bullying Prevention, World Tour

2018 “Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” Stops in Duluth Next Week

March 22, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing talents on the basketball court, but also for the work they do with children. The team will be bringing their tricks to Amsoil Arena on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. The players will show off on the court in the “2018 Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour” while taking…

Torching Bananas with Local Cooking Instructor

Cooking Connection: Bananas Foster

March 22, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ending dinner with a sweet treat is a must for many, but have you ever made a dessert that’s perfect for brunch, too? For this week’s Cooking Connection, local chef Arlene Coco was in the kitchen with FOX 21’s William Seay to make bananas foster, or what Coco calls, Torched Bananas with Salted Caramel Sauce. Coco has…

“Girls Night Out” Supports Two Harbors Food Shelf

Brides Don Old Wedding Gowns for Good Cause

March 21, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Finding the perfect dress for your wedding day is something little girls dream about, but after the wedding day what happens to the beautiful dress? Some Northland women are creating a space for those dresses to come out of the closet, all while helping the hungry in the region. They’re calling it the ultimate girls night…

Animal Answers: Healing Hearts and Paws Fund

Animal Allies Development Officer Michelle Sternberg Discusses the Healing Hearts and Paws Fund, Upcoming Puppy Classes and the Bike Swap

March 21, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Healing Hearts and Paws Fund at Animal Allies Humane Society helps cover the cost of medical procedures for many animals every year. Many of the animals that arrive at Animal Allies require extensive medical treatment. From conditions such as diabetes to thyroid disease, broken bones to genetic deformities, these cats and dogs enter the shelter desperately needing assistance. Many fundraisers…

Gordy’s Hi-Hat Opens for 58th Season

The Lundquist Family Chose to Open their Family Restaurant on Tuesday, March 20, the First Day of Spring This Year

March 20, 2018

Brett Scott,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Day after day you rarely see a line forming out the door of a regular old burger joint, but once a year Northlanders and folks passing by can’t help but stop when they see Gordy’s Hi-Hat open up in Cloquet. “Gordy is on his way back from Florida right now,” said Sever Lundquist, Gordy’s grandson. It only…

Fuse Duluth Invites Public to Anniversary Networking Event

Fuse Duluth Celebrates 13 Years

March 20, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This year Fuse Duluth, a networking group in town, is celebrating 13 years and they’re hoping you attend the party. This year’s anniversary theme is Fire and Ice. The event features over 20 local restaurants, bakeries, distilleries and breweries who will offer tastings during the event. The event is Thursday, March 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m….

Northland Uncovered: Lake County Courthouse

March 20, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – County courthouses are visited for necessity and oftentimes the history represented within the walls is overlooked. One courthouse in the Northland has been standing for over 100 years, but it wasn’t always that way. Two Harbors resident Mitchel Costley knows all about the Lake County Courthouse, “I grew up here, so I’ve been in and out…

Minnesota Ballet Takes on Famous “Swan Lake” for Spring Performances

March 19, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The ballet is back with Spring performances of Swan Lake this weekend. Minnesota Ballet Executive Artistic Director Robert Gardner is staging the ballet in honor of his 10 year anniversary in the position and 25 year anniversary with the company. Previously, Act II of Swan Lake was performed by the then-Duluth Ballet in 1993. Performances this weekend…

Mentor Duluth Seeks New Recruits

March into Mentoring Campaign Underway

March 19, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This month Mentor Duluth is aiming to recruit new mentors through their annual March into Mentoring campaign. Each March, Mentor Duluth sets a goal of diminishing the wait list of over 200 kids and matching them with new mentors. The organization is also hoping to garner support through an annual event. Prom Across the Ages is taking…

Cool Cars to Fill DECC for 50th Motorhead Madness

Coffee Conversation: Arrowhead Autobody Motorhead Madness

March 19, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, race cars, remote-controlled cars and more will fill the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center this weekend. The 50th Annual Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness is taking place Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Danielle Colby from History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ will be holding a Meet and Greet Saturday from 11 a.m. –…

DCHS History Sunday Features “NOTHiNG”

Douglas County Historical Society Brings Back History Sunday

March 16, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Historical Society is bringing back History Sunday events. This weekend, you can learn all about NOTHiNG. NOTHiNG was a plastic container with nothing in it. The gift box was a local sensation that was in response to the pet rock craze. The box was created by two local radio disc jockeys, Dale Botten and…

Duluth Rowing Club Nears Fundraising Goal and Boathouse Completion

Active Adventures: Icebreaker Party

March 16, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over the last few years, the Duluth Rowing Club has worked to build a new home for their club. Now, a fully funded and finished new boathouse is nearly a reality. Northlanders have the chance to help with the final stages of work. More than 90 percent of the $1 million goal has been attained, and the…

Local Non-profit Continues Free Prom Dress Giveaway

"If the Dress Fits" to Give Away Hundreds of Free Prom Dresses

March 15, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Prom isn’t too far away for many Northland students, and oftentimes it brings memories that are kept for years. However, the cost of prom can sometimes be daunting. The non-profit “If the Dress Fits” is here to help anyone struggling with buying a prom dress. They’re hosting their 3rd Annual Prom Dress Giveaway in the coming days….

Mixing up the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Appetizer

Cooking Connection: Leprechaun Dip

March 15, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so for this week’s Cooking Connection we made an appropriate dish for the holiday. Local chef Arlene Coco was in the kitchen with FOX 21’s William Seay to make Leprechaun Dip Coco has three decades of experience, is a professional cooking instructor and gives cooking classes to groups of…

Guess the Date of “Official” Snowmelt at Lutsen

Contestants Can Submit Their Vote up Until Midnight on Friday, March 23

March 14, 2018

Brett Scott,

LUTSEN, Minn. – If you’re counting down the final days before snow if officially gone, you may want to turn your attention to Lutsen Mountains. Right now you have the chance to guess when the last pile of snow will melt. This date will be determined on Mystery Mountain when the snow on the slopes fits within a standard sized hula…

Smooth Sounds of Jazz to Fill UMD Music Halls

UMD Celebrates 45th Annual Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival This Weekend

March 14, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the smooth sounds of jazz will be filling music halls at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. It’s all for the 45th Annual Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival. The fun gets underway with a performance by the Bobby Watson Quartet on Friday, March 16, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall. It…

String Quartet to Perform in Duluth Breweries

Beerthoven: On Tour

March 13, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth is known for its great craft beer industry, and also for the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Now, the two are joining forces. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is going on tour with Beerthoven to five different breweries. The Highland String Quartet will be performing at Hoops Brewing from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is free to…

Kid-Friendly Events Connect Youth to Northland History

Camp Bong & Stuffie Boot Camp Taking Registrations

March 13, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two fun events in Superior are getting school-aged kids involved with local history. Officials at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center are continuing Camp Bong have created another event, Stuffie Boot Camp. Camp Bong is put on by the historical center and The University of Wisconsin – Superior. Camp Bong is a sleepover experience at the…

Toppers Pizza to Open in Duluth Mid-April

March 13, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new spot to pick up a pizza will soon be open in Duluth. Two Duluth natives, Jordan DeCaro and Jon Matko, are opening a Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza location. General Manager Justin Lyons, also a Duluth native, visited FOX 21 and tells us Toppers pizza stands out because their pizzas are all made with fresh ingredients. Toppers…

National MS Awareness Week Highlights Work to Find a Cure

Walk MS, Bike MS and Finish MS Events Support Fundraising Efforts

March 12, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – People around the world are working to change the lives of those living with Multiple Sclerosis. This week, March 11 – 17, is National MS Awareness Week. Multiple Sclerosis is when the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system, distorting and interrupting nerve impulses to and from the brain producing a wide variety of symptoms. Over…

Economic Outlook for Northland to be Discussed at Annual Forum

Coffee Conversation: REIF Breakfast

March 12, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. -Next month Northlanders will have the chance to learn about the area’s economic outlook. The National Bank of Commerce is hosting the annual REIF Breakfast on Tuesday, April 3. The Regional Economic Indicators Forum gives local business owners an opportunity to network and receive information on current business trends. Students from local colleges, The University of Minnesota –…

Bodyweight Circuit Workout with The Strength Factory

Active Adventures: Strength Factory

March 9, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. -With Spring and Summer around the corner, several people are working to get into shape for the warmer months. One place to do that is The Strength Factory in Superior. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay did a circuit bodyweight workout with CEO Kelly Kellar. The gym focuses on strong bodies and strong minds with…

LCO Community College Offers Educational Opportunities to All

March 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

HAYWARD, Wis. – It’s the time of year when colleges across the country are taking applications and registering current students for classes, and that includes right here in the Northland. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is always welcoming new students. This morning, LCO Marketing and Student Success Counselor Taylor Nelson, along with Marketing Assistant and Student Intern Lindsay Dillon…

Creating Truffles Featured at Chocolate After Dark

Cooking Connection: Lyric Kitchen Bar

March 8, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Arc Northland is once again holding their Chocolate After Dark Fundraiser. The 21st annual event will include sampling chocolate creations from featured local chefs, a silent auction, a gift card wall and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event go to supporting and expanding Arc Northland’s advocacy and educational programming for individuals and families with disabilities….

Nearly Naked Ruck March is now Taking Registrations

Local Nonprofit Supports Veterans in their Transition to Civilian Life

March 5, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – At the end of March, hundreds will be marching along Duluth’s lakewalk to support veterans on their path to finding happiness. The Nearly Naked Ruck March, supporting 23rd Veteran, is taking place on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Participants will be hiking 10 miles in long underwear, carrying a weighted pack. The weight in each pack…

Good Meals for a Deal in Duluth this Week

Coffee Conversation: Eat Downtown

March 5, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week more than a dozen restaurants in Duluth are cooking up meals for a deal. The restaurants have created multi-course lunch and dinner menus for folks to enjoy throughout the week. The lunches will be $10, with dinners costing $25. Eat Downtown runs Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10. For a full list of restaurants,…

Giant Insects Fill Duluth Depot

Educational Exhibit Features Entomology

March 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Giant insects are taking over the Duluth Depot. Friday an educational exhibit highlighting insects is opening up at the Duluth Depot. The World of Giant Insects exhibit opens Saturday, March 3. There will be eight giant robotic insects similar to the size of compact automobiles. The nationally recognized traveling exhibit runs through April 11. It’s free to…

Local Curling Club Encourages Athletes of All Ages to Join

Active Adventures: Two Harbors Curling Club

March 2, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay tried curling for the first time. The morning crew drove up the North Shore to learn about the sport from curlers at the Two Harbors Curling Club. Kay Libby, a club member who’s been curling since she was a teenager, says curling is a great lifetime sport….

Safe Haven Celebrates 40 Years Helping Domestic Violence Victims

Advocates Say There's Still Much Work to Be Done in Duluth

March 1, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth has helped victims of domestic violence for the last forty years. It was the first organization of its kind in Duluth and their work continues today. Safe Haven helps hundreds of victims every year, assisting them through crises and providing support for as long as they need it. The…

Safe Haven Duluth

March 1, 2018

Andrew Kirov

Wise Fool Theater Presents “Treasure Island” and First-Ever Sensory-Friendly Performance

Treasure Island's Dr. Livesey and Long John Silver Visit FOX 21

March 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wise Fool Theater is gearing up to kick off their next production. Treasure Island begins shows Friday, March 2 and they run through Sunday, March 18. For the first time ever, Wise Fool Theater will be offering a special Sensory Friendly performance – specially geared towards children on the autism spectrum and other patrons who might not…

Flower-Infused Chocolate Cream Puffs to be Featured at Chocolate After Dark

Cooking Connection: June Apple Kitchen

March 1, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Arc Northland is once again holding their Chocolate After Dark Fundraiser. The 21st annual event will include sampling chocolate creations from featured local chefs, a silent auction, a gift card wall and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event go to supporting and expanding Arc Northland’s advocacy and educational programming for individuals and families with disabilities….

Thousands Expected at 10th Annual Duluth Women’s Expo

The Annual Expo is This Weekend

February 28, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 10th Annual Duluth Women’s Expo is taking place this weekend and this year it’s expected to be even bigger and better than ever before. On Saturday, March 3 thousands of women will fill the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center to attend the event. Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, attendees can find anything relating to security and self-defense,…

Nine-Year-Old Pianist and Composer to Perform at KTWH Variety Show

Cabin Fever Reliever Radio Variety Show Support Two Harbors Radio

February 28, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A local radio station in Two Harbors is hoping to rid Northlanders of their cabin fever with an annual event. The Cabin Fever Reliever Radio Variety Show is taking place Sunday, March 4 at Two Harbors High School. This is an annual fundraiser for KTWH Radio. The event features 10 acts of various ages and several…

Registration for Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Opens Thursday

Camp is Designed to Give Young Players the Highest Level of Instruction in the Northland

February 28, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Young hockey players in the Northland will once again get the chance to skate with and learn from professional hockey players. The 3rd Annual Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is coming up June 25-29. Professional hockey players Andy Welinski, Brett Olson, Mike Sislo, and Adam Krause will be instructing the players. The camp is for boys and…

Ashland Snowmobile Trails Look Strong

February 27, 2018

Site Staff,

ASHLAND, Wis. – With winter officially ending in less than a month, you still have a little bit of time to hit the snowmobile trails. One great place to do it is in Ashland as their trails are all covered with fresh powder due to some recent storms. Officials from that region tell us that it’s been some of the…

Squash the Hunger Drive Begins

Event Sponsored by Multiple Local Organizations

February 27, 2018

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.-The Squash the Hunger Campaign has kicked off in Duluth. The program is aimed at getting more businesses and groups to host food and collection drives throughout the community. Last year the program raised nearly $100,000 and 28,000 pounds of food. This year’s goal is to raise $110,000 and 31,000 pounds of food, which local food shelves could go…

UWS Administrators’ Emails About Program Cuts Released

AFT Wisconsin Union Says Emails Prove Administration Broke Rules

February 27, 2018

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The AFT Wisconsin Workers Union has released emails which they say prove UW-Superior Administration knowingly broke rules when they suspended twenty-five academic programs last October. The union, which some UWS faculty members are a part of, made an open records request for the emails as part of a lawsuit they were considering. They will not follow through…

UWS Administration Emails

February 27, 2018

Andrew Kirov

Annual Job and Internship Fair Offers Opportunities to Northland Community

Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair

February 27, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you’re eager to find a job or interested in learning more about a new career path, The University of Wisconsin-Superior can help you do so this week. The Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair is being held Thursday, March 1 at the Yellowjacket Union on UW-Superior’s campus. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….

Duluth Fire Station is Home to Nearly 100 Years of History

Northland Uncovered: Fire Station 10

February 27, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is home to eight fire stations. Some of those are nearly 100 years old. That includes Station 10 in Gary New Duluth. It was built in 1927 and was first occupied in 1928. Originally, the building housed both the fire department and police department, along with a library and community center. “We had…

UMD to Perform Play by Local Playwright

"These Shining Lives" Performances Begin Thursday

February 26, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week a play is opening in Duluth highlighting the struggle women faced as they advocated for a safe workplace in the 1920s and 1930s. “These Shining Lives” will be presented March 1 – 18 in Dudley Experimental Theatre in Marshall Performing Arts Center at UMD. Playwright Melanie Marnich was born and raised in the Morgan Park…

Duluth YMCA Offers Opportunity to Stay Active During the Cold Winter

Active Adventures: Duluth YMCA

February 23, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – New activity sessions are starting up at the Duluth YMCA. Winter session II is beginning next week which includes pretty much all of the YMCA’s programs such as gymnastics, swimming, rock climbing, taekwondo, pickleball, and much more. The Duluth YMCA is located at 302 w 1st st, Duluth, MN 55802. They can be reached at (218) 722-4745….

2017 MN Medical Errors Report

February 22, 2018

Dan Hanger

Local Farmers and Producers Celebrate CSA Programs Friday

National CSA Day Connects Farmers and Community

February 22, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Community-supported agriculture is something many Northlanders take part in. Friday, February 23 is National CSA Day. This morning, Lake Superior CSA Manager Evan Flom and farmer Chris Duke visited FOX 21 to talk about the importance of CSAs and this national day. This day gives farmers and food producers an opportunity to connect the local community with…