(courtesy: Facebook/Black Water Lounge) DULUTH, Minn. – Black Water Lounge will be reopening in early 2022. The restaurant and bar made the announcement of their reopening in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon. Black Water announced in 2018 that it would be temporarily closing effective January 1, 2019, during the completion of the Superior Street reconstruction project. During the temporary…
Recipe: Tomatoes – smaller ones work best Salt and Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh Basil or other herbs Cut tomatoes in half, place on parchment-lined sheet pans. Spray or brush with olive oil before you place it in the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place them on the top rack of the oven at 200F…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Two Harbors Art Fair, also known as Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair, is taking place Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15. This year, organizers are celebrating their 27th year as a summer tradition in the community located along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The fair features works of art including jewelry,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
BAYFIELD, Wisc. — Tourism in Bayfield has been up this summer. Hotels are being completely booked and businesses are seeing peak Apple Fest numbers. The weekly foot traffic throughout the summer has been due to events being back in session like the Point to LaPointe swim and weekly concerts by the lake held every Tuesday. This most recent concert was…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Gary New Duluth Rec Center has a new fundraiser to help them build their new skatepark. It’s called ‘Bury the Board’ and it is being featured at the Damage Boardshop in Lincoln Park. The shop started it up just last week with the hope to continually raise enough funds to bury the skateboard with cash… moving…
DULUTH, Minn. — New data by the Army Corps of Engineers show that Lake Superior’s water level has fallen again after hitting a record high two years ago. This is due in part to the lack of rain this summer. While other Great Lakes have experienced a rise in their levels, Lake Superior is still twelve inches below its highest…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
DULUTH, Minn. — Motorists traveling in and around the Twin Ports Interchange will encounter new closures and detours beginning Wednesday. Southbound Highway 53 to southbound I-535 will close. Detours will follow southbound Highway 53 to 21st Avenue West, to 1st Street, to lower Piedmont, to Garfield Avenue, and onto southbound I-535. In addition, southbound 53 to northbound I-35 will also…
Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Duluth Primary Election Duluth Council Member at Large (Elect 2) – Four Advance Azrin Awal – 2,946 (24.13%) Ashlie Castaldo – 988 (8.09%) Dezuwon “Pez” Davila – 594 (4.86%) Scot Jenkins – 703 (5.76%) Joe Macor – 2,589 (21.20%) Timothy L. Meyer – 989 (8.10%) Nancy Stam…
DULUTH, Minn. – After 85 years as Duluth’s main tourism marketing arm, Visit Duluth will no longer have that title come 2022 — pending council’s approval — as Mayor Emily Larson continues to scrutinize how millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue is handed out every year. Larson made the big announcement Tuesday by saying her team has chosen Minneapolis-based…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A local church is continuing to help the community out by providing free and nutritious food to those who need it. Faith United Methodist Church in Superior partners with Second Harvest for a food pantry every Tuesday, from 4:00 to 6:30 in the evening, where the church receives close to four thousand pounds of food to hand out…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The 7th annual Operation K9 event is back in Superior this Thursday evening after it was canceled last year. You can watch and meet 14 different dogs and their handlers from five K9 units compete at the UWS field on the corner of Belknap Street and Mortorelli Drive. This event is hosted by the Northland K9 Foundation to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Voting for Duluth’s primary is underway. Statistically, there’s usually a low voter turnout for Duluth’s municipal primaries. With the thick fog Tuesday morning people were coming out less frequently to the polls. Precinct judges anticipate more people would show up during the lunch and dinner hours. “Unfortunately, people don’t think that primaries are as important … but…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vaccinations have been up in the Northland as of late and St. Luke’s is trying to get the word out for people twelve and up to get their shot. With the new guidelines for St. Luke’s and Essentia employees put in place requiring them to get vaccinated, St. Luke’s is opening up their clinic for a few…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
UPDATE: Duluth police say Tuesday’s shooting stemmed from an altercation the suspect and victim had with each other earlier in the day. The suspect and victim were known to each other and this was not a random shooting. Authorities say the victim is currently listed in stable condition. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available….
DULUTH, Minn. – DULUTH, Minn. – Black Woods Bar & Grill in Duluth announced Monday that it is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, the restaurant says it will remain closed until Saturday, August 14. Both the Proctor and Two Harbors locations, as well as Tavern on the Hill, will remain open for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – They’re a dime a dozen these days – bakeries. However, it’s what each owner does to make their sweet treats special that sets that bar high, and customers coming back for more. “I bake with love and I’m backed by love,” exclaimed Liberty Smith, owner of Too Good Bakery. It’s a secret ingredient that can be hard…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported just before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and is located on the 1300 block of North 56th Avenue West. City officials say water has been shut off on Colorado Street between North 56th Avenue West between Highland Street and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine had an extended weekend on Monday with a sensory friendly day. Tickets for the event were free for kids with autism and a family member. With no loud music and crowds, the smaller event ensured all kids have access to Thomas the Tank Engine at their comfort level. “To know that all kids…
DULUTH, Minn.– Usually yoga classes are held in studios, but how about one that’s held at a cidery serving drinks afterward? In Lincoln Park through the end of the month, Wild State Cider is teaming up with Runa Yoga to host a free hour-long class for all ages and skill levels. You can enjoy the golden hour outside on the…
BAYFIELD, Wisc. — Orchards in Bayfield are already looking forward to Apple Fest for a variety of reasons. Despite losing the majority of their strawberry crops in the spring, Erickson Orchards just outside of Bayfield is banking on a healthy apple crop and a large turnout of people during the festival. “We lost 95-100%. The little bit that I got…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Duluth prepares for Tuesday’s municipal primary election, staff wants to remind residents to make sure they’re registered and get their votes in. There are 34 polling locations around the city to vote at tomorrow, and absentee ballots need to be turned in to city hall by 3:00 PM on Tuesday. The primary determines who will be…
HOYT LAKES, Minn.- In this week’s Coffee Conversation, excitement builds for the T&T 3 Summerfest in Hoyt Lakes, their annual music festival. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Hoyt Lakes, Summerfest, TNT Summerfest
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy wrapped up a successful first three days of his return to the Twin Ports, bringing record attendance to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Day Out with Thomas has already sold more than 20,000 tickets online for the two-weekend event, according to Railroad Museum Executive Director Ken Buehler. Monday’s free Sensory…
DULUTH, Minn.- Burned wreckage and memories are all that’s left of the building that housed WWJC radio in Gary New Duluth, after an early Sunday fire took out the nearly 60-year-old station’s transmitters, taking it off the air. “We were the first Christian station in the Twin Ports,” said the Station’s Former General Manager, Ted Elm. “Sad to say that…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Christian radio station was left heavily damaged in a structure Sunday, with the cause unknown, according to the Duluth Fire Department. According to a spokesperson with the department, at approximately 3:08 a.m. Sunday morning someone driving by reported that flames were coming from the building housing WWJC AM 850 Radio at 1120 East McCuen Street. On…
DULUTH, Minn.- Midsummer Night of Mayhem at Proctor Speedway is back after a yearlong break. The bus races kicked off at six o’clock Saturday and crowds came out rain or shine. The event mostly brought together by volunteers, showcases a series of races including school busses, reverse racing, and special tricks. “I can’t even tell you it was raining when…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Billings Park Days was back in Superior with two-day of fun for the community. Billings Park Days kicked off Saturday’s events with a parade where even dogs participated. “My favorite part is just seeing the families and kids coming down with a smile on their face,” said President of Billings Park Days Keith Kern. “This parade this morning…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new late-night pizzeria and bar just opened up on Broadway Street with its own special biker theme. Ride or Die pizzeria held their grand opening Saturday until 2 a.m., bringing a new late night spot to the area. From pizza to arcade games and slot machines, Ride or Die upholds the name with motorcycles hanging from the…
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. – Evelth native and former UMD hockey standout Mark Pavelich will be honored and remembered with multiple events next weekend. Friends and family of the “Miracle on Ice” star want to use the event to continue the conversation of mental health awareness, while also shining a light on who Pavelich was, besides his own mental illness. “People…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The annual Billings Park Days kicked off on Friday in Superior with dozens of rummage sales. People in Billings took the time today to find hidden treasures, while sellers got the chance to declutter their homes and garages. We caught up with one Superior resident who specialized in selling record players and board games. He says, this…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this edition of Active Adventures, we take you Mountain Biking down the trails at Spirit Mountain, ahead of the Kraus Anderson Bike Festival this weekend. Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Active Adventures, Duluth Bike Festival, jon regenold, Kraus-Anderson Bike Festival, Max Fierek, Mountain biking, Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth announced Friday that Brighton Beach will close to users beginning Monday. At that time construction will begin on the Lakewalk extension through the park as part of the Brighton Beach Mini-Master Plan. The Plan recommends the extension of the Lakewalk, relocation of the road to move it away from the shoreline, and…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new world record could be set in Bayfront Park this weekend. The goal is to place more than 6,500 candy canes on a Christmas tree to break the record. It’s all part of a fundraiser for the organization The Best Christmas Ever. The group is selling thousands of candy canes for a dollar each during the City on…
DULUTH, Minn.– A fundraiser selling peaches is happening over the next few days, and is helping raise money for the Encounter Youth Center. Over 500 cases of peaches were ordered and set up across two stands in Duluth including at the Kenwood Arby’s parking lot to help fund-raise for the center. The skate park director says they sell them for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ground was broken Wednesday on the Riverwest development in West Duluth across from Spirit Mountain. The work to get the permits for this project began in 2015 with the idea to have retail stores along Grand Avenue. The city of Duluth would also like to also eventually see development of multi-family and single-family housing on a portion…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy arrived in Duluth this week, ready to hang out with friends along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The duo will be at The Depot, giving rides and taking photos with children and families, starting tomorrow, and for the next two weekends. There will be bands and magicians performing…
DULUTH, Minn.– Event venues and tourist destinations around the city of Duluth are adjusting their mask protocol along with county recommendations, but that is not preventing business from going on. Indoor mask requirements are slowly being introduced in various businesses around the city, and the Zeitgeist Arts Café, which hosts a variety of performances and events, is following along. “The…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The College of St. Scholastica and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College announced Wednesday that they will be reinstating mask mandates at both of the colleges beginning Thursday, August 5. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College say they will require “all employees, students, vendors, and visitors to wear masks inside campus buildings.” “From the very…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather
CLEVELAND, OH – Great Lakes iron ore trade was up 61.8% in July. Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 5.7 million tons in July, an increase of 61.8 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were also 3.2 percent above the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 26.4 million tons, an increase of 27.6 percent compared to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Frost River Trading has officially announced the opening of their new rental center out of their storefront in Lincoln Park today. The rental center offers some of frost rivers best back packs, bags and tents to take out on day trips or even longer adventures. Staff is excited to allow people the opportunity to try out some of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Wednesday that it will require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID as a condition of their employment. “Employees must receive their first dose of vaccine by Oct. 1 and their second dose in a two-dose series by Nov. 1,” the hospital wrote in a statement. Additionally, vaccination will be also be required to…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
