DULUTH, Minn. — A Blue Mass was held Wednesday in Duluth to honor first responders and provide a blessing of safety and well-being. The Blue Mass took place at Cathedral of Our Lady of Rosary and was organized by and Stella Maris Academy. Firefighters, EMTs, and police officers from across the regions attended the mass. Duluth Police Deputy Chief Ryan…
HOYT LAKES, Minn.– Up in the Northeast part of Minnesota, residents are trying to live life as usual. And that is no exception for one of the visitors. Who came up for his annual camping trip. The cluster of wildfires is still continuing to spread. “We just kept an eye online, worried about getting evacuated, so we heard that’s a…
Township 63 17 UNORGANIZED TOWNSHIP 63-17. Minn. – Voters in Unorganized Township 63-17 have voted to incorporate. The area is just to the east of Beatty and west of parts of Greenwood Townships in St. Louis County. Out of 80 ballots cast, the vote was 49 to 31 in favor of organizing as a town. Results are unofficial until certified by…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch the first 15 minutes of FOX 21’s 9 p.m. wildfire coverage from Tuesday, May 13. Topics covered included the latest acres burned, an update on firefighting efforts from Incident Command in Two Harbors, and what St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay believes caused the three separate wildfires that continued to burn…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Students raced in the annual Essentia health Fit N Fun Run. Students between third and fifth grade ran the quarter-mile race. Each student received a ribbon and commemorative T-shirt. Families and other students were also able to cheer classmates on. “I think it’s really great to have kids be part of this race style atmosphere, especially…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.– Four days after a fire affected the West Hillside Manor Apartment building in Moose Lake, nearly 40 residents have been evacuated. Hotels churches and shelters are stepping up to aid them during this difficult time. “It was midnight, all of a sudden fire strobe lights were going off and I flew out of bed. And went and…
DULUTH, Minn.– The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. “It’s really important to highlight the really vital role that Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior play for bird migration. And even just the interaction of the urban and rural with…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the Northlands biggest signs of summer is here, and that’s the season opening of the Duluth Farmers Market. For over 100 years local farmers and crafters have been selling produce, plants, jewelry and much more at the market. Community members flocked to market for opening day, getting a taste of the produce to come throughout…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a five year hiatus, the nations largest one-day food drive is returning to the Northland. The National Association of Letter Carriers is bringing back their Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, it was put on pause for a few years. but organizers say there is now a great need to support food drives. People are asked to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Since 1980, Duluth’s Goodwill has operated its headquarters near the base of the Blatnik Bridge on Garfield Avenue. But now, that’s about to change in a big way. A new True North Goodwill Resource and Training Center will be built in a new location at the Atlas Industrial Park on the western end of Duluth, which is…
CARLTON, Minn.– Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton near the Fond du Lac Reservation is celebrating the completion of a three-year long project. The 21-million-dollar expansion is finally complete after a year filled with construction. The new event center space is introducing 8 new rooms that can be used for conferences, banquets, or breakout sessions. And with the 20,000…
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is making history today as the first elected Pope born in the United States. Over 133 Cardinals from around the world met at the Vatican for the election process. “Having a pope from the United States is unique. But he’s also a part of a religious order called the Augustinians…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the weather starting to feel like summer, soon enough parade season will be in full swing. And the Memorial Day parade will be here before you know it. In just two short weeks, the Memorial Day Parade will be happening in downtown West Duluth. The event not only helps get the community together, but it also highlights…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Upper Lakes Food Show is a chance for distributors to show off what they’re known for. They do this through sampling, demonstrations, and even simple conversation. “This is a cool opportunity for us to introduce new items, so items that maybe they haven’t seen yet before. Vendors that they didn’t know they worked with,” said Mitch Ryan,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is concerned, but not surprised, more Local Government Aid (LGA) could be cut from the city. On Wednesday, Reinert said the Minnesota Legislature’s Senate Committee on Taxes released its omnibus tax bill, which includes a 3.1 percent cut to Duluth’s LGA, or $1.1 million out of the city’s general fund budgets. Mayor Reinert…
Aspirus St. Lukes employees got a taste of the upcoming baseball season for lunch. The Duluth Huskies were handing out free hotdogs to healthcare workers as a thank you. Aspirus St. Lukes is one of the Huskies biggest sponsors, and the Huskies give back through the foundation to support patients. St. Lukes is also the Huskie’s orthopedic team. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn. – Your chance to get Grandma’s Marathon apparel at a discounted price is on Friday, May 9, 2025. Grandma’s Marathon is holding its “Warehouse Apparel Sale”. Grandma’s Marathon and Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) gear and apparel will be for sale at blowout prices. They will have a “Fill the Gear Bag” sale. For $25, shoppers will receive an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St. Louis River Estuary provides exceptional fishing opportunities for walleye and other species such as muskellunge, smallmouth bass, black crappie and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department claimed victory in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. 9Memorial Blood Centers) It’s a friendly competition between local first responders to save lives through blood donation. Led by Katie Sandstrom, whose passion and drive were key to their success, the Fire Department edged out their fellow heroes with 35 donors. They were followed by…
DULUTH, Minn. – Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety and promotes healthy outdoor exercise. If your kids are biking to school, ensure they have a properly fitted helmet…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota students. Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Crest They students are all pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related to mathematics, engineering, the sciences, medicine and scientific research. Scholarships for $24,000 each were awarded to 91 seniors from 33 high…
DULUTH, Minn.– When someone is arrested in connection with a case related to addiction jail time is often not a quick fix. Duluth’s ‘Recovery Court’ program offers aid instead of just punishment. Since 2002, the formerly named ‘Drug Court’ has helped out convicted felons with cases related to substance use. The Treatment Court Institute selected the now ‘Duluth Recovery Court’…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens come out for ‘May Day’ protest against Trump administration’s policies. Thursday’s protest outside of the Duluth Federal Courthouse, was one of many anti-Trump protests held across the nation on ‘May Day.’ The protests come amid drastic changes instituted by President Donald Trump during his first 100 days (back) in office, such as cuts to the federal…
DULUTH, Minn. – A ‘May Day’ tradition returns, honoring missing and murdered indigenous women. An annual ‘May Day’ tradition that honors missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) was reborn on Thursday. At the Duluth Slip Bridge in Canal Park, flowers are set in the water in memory of the thousands of MMIW reports each year. The group held flowers, and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Bay Produce, a greenhouse run by the Challenge Center in Superior, is trying something new this year: Flowers for Mother’s Day. “We have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of potted plants for your porch or hanging and, but I have a feeling they’re gonna go pretty fast” said Mark Kroll, Director of the Challenge Center. These flowers…
DULUTH, Minn.– For nearly 70 years, the Duluth Lions Club has been dishing up pancakes for this special day from sunrise to sundown. And to accomplish it all, there is quite the crowd of volunteers. “As much hard work as it is putting on the event, there’s a lot of… the adrenaline starts to go. I was here at 4…
DULUTH, Minn.– A big Twin Ports milestone is being celebrated this weekend. DeWitt Seitz Marketplace in Canal Park will be hitting its impressive 40th Anniversary. The marketplace has been a hot spot for tourists and Duluthians alike to browse shops, restaurants, and boutiques. And with the 40-year anniversary approaching, 10 shop owners decided to band together to celebrate. The festivities…
DULUTH, Minn.– Under the bright lights, you’re able to immerse yourself in environments that look familiar at first glance. But up close, with the exhibition “From Norway to the North Shore, you can pick up on the finer details through the series of paintings. Here you can find scenes of flowers and forests to Oslo and even Canal Park. “You…
DULUTH, Minn. — The family of a Vietnamese restaurant in Duluth is more than excited to expand into a second location this summer. PhoHolic on Central Entrance opened before the pandemic. And now, a second operation will move into the now-former China Café building on the 1600 block of London Road. “We’re super excited. Since day one, a lot of…
WISCONSIN — Get ready Skiers – one of the most iconic local winter events opens for registration tomorrow! The 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner and week of skiing events, also called Birkie Week, are scheduled February 18-22, 2026. Skiers from around the world come to participate. Registration typically fills quickly, with thousands of skiers typically signing up in the first few…
DULUTH, Minn. — The future of the Lester golf course has been up for decision over the past half decade… without a clear answer. we could be getting closer. a “working group” presented the framework for three ideas on what the property could become to the city council. One plan proposed by developer Tom Sunnarborg, suggested a large-scale, professionally executed…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular Vietnamese restaurant is expanding to a second location in Duluth, as a longtime Chinese restaurant moves out. PhoHolic on Central Entrance in Duluth will expand into the former China Cafe building on the 1600 block of London Road. China Cafe closed on Wednesday, April 30, after more than 20 years in business. The owners told…
ST. PAUL, Minn — A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid off miners is one step closer to approval. Senator Hauschild’s Bill was successfully Amended to Jobs Bill during Senate Floor Debate. Iron Range Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth brought the bill forward. If passed over six hundred laid off steelworkers would be eligible for the extended benefits. “When our…
SUPERIOR, WI – The Superior Academic and Athletic Hall of Fame will add fourteen more individuals and two teams. The School District of Superior community has voted for the group that will be joining the hall. On September 26th, 2025 the class will be recognized during the Homecoming football game. The following day, Saturday, September 27th, Superior High School will…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Oftentimes in life, you can get lost trying to figure out different times of hobbies to get into. This was the case for Jadell Cavallin of Two Harbors. When back in 2013, she decided she was going to dabble into gardening. “I loved gardening, mostly because I loved food. And so realized that the best tasting food…
DULUTH, Minn. — Benedictine and the College of St. Scholastica paired up for their annual Health Fair today. The event was open to the community but really helped with the assisted living residents. RELF Optical was there doing eyeglass adjustments, Tortoise and Hare were testing feet and recommending shoes, and CSS students were there providing health assessments. “The students that…
DELTA, Wis. — Delta Diner is on the market for new ownership. The current ownership says it’s time to hand off the reigns after more than two decades of successful operation.’ But the owners don’t want to hand the business off to just anybody. The goal is to bring new energy to Delta Diner, while keeping the legacy of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – One of Duluth’s longest-running Chinese restaurants is closing in just days. China Café, located on the 1600 block of London Road, has been operating for more than 20 years. Last April, the building had a listed price of just under $1 million. The owners told FOX 21 on Monday that they are moving to California. It was…
DULUTH, MN – A construction project to improve the Canal Park Shoreline will start the first week of May 2025. The improvements will provide upgrades to 200 feet of the pedestrian walkway connecting the Lake Walk structure to the Ship Canal North Pier. The project will construct a shoreline protection system of a concrete walls buffered by stones to decrease…
DULUTH, Minn. — Riverdance has launched a brand new North American tour that celebrates 30 years of the international Irish dance phenomenon, and they’re making a stop in Duluth in May. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation rejuvenates the original show with new costumes, lighting and choreography. The new generation of performers, who are part of the 40-city tour, weren’t…
STEVENS POINT, WI. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has now allowed high school athletes to get individual sponsorships. At their 2025 WIAA Annual Meeting on April 25, 2025, members voted 293-108 to allow students to enter into “NIL” or “Name, Image, and Likeness” opportunities. The approved WIAA Constitutional amendment will limit the NIL for activities, “not associated or identified…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Denfeld Robotics team still has some life left because the Denfeld Nation Automation (DNA) team is nominated to participate in the Minnesota State Tournament. Recently, Denfeld competed in the WORLDS robotics championship down in Houston Texas. There they were joined by 27 different Minnesotan teams, and they excelled in the competition. Following this, they were able…
DULUTH, Minn – Thursday night, Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living Facility who are known for being active in their community. More than 150 residents who reside at Ecumen deliver meals to housebound seniors and perform various forms of volunteering. The meal delivery program started in 1972 by a former Paster and is something hundreds of seniors rely on. Thursday’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner…
DULUTH, Minn. –Twin Ports first responders got competitive for the second annual “battle of the badges” blood drive. On Thursday, Mayo Clinic ambulance, Duluth Fire Department, and Duluth Police Department went head-to-head to see which agency could donate the most blood. Last year, the Duluth Fire Department took home the victory. We’re still waiting to hear which agency donated the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses were also awarded Dark Sky friendly certification. Dark Skies is an international movement to reduce light pollution. Many animals are affected by bright light pollution. It also…
DULUTH, MN – Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of Lake Superior College. The candidates are David Clickner, Barbara Embacher, and Linda Kingston. Dr. Patricia Rogers has lead Lake Superior College as president since 2019. Dr. Rodgers announced her impending retirement in August of 2024. The candidates were recommended by a search advisory…
DULUTH, Minn. — Resource Renew, formerly known as Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), is reminding the public about proper recycling and disposal methods. Today at the Whole Foods Co-Op on Grand Ave., Emma Pardini, an environmental program coordinator, held a class with a Q&A about common recycling questions. Pardini emphasized the importance of reduce, renew, and recycle. Resource Renew…
DULUTH, MN – The All-American Club in Duluth is hosting a fundraiser for Honor Flight Northland. It is scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm. Honor Flight brings veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor. Veterans from across Northeast Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin are eligible for the local chapter’s trip. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s the 11th annual Day of Giving at UW-Superior! This is a fundraiser that supports undergraduate research, scholarships, and academic programs. Every donation made today will be matched up to $10,000. Those donating can designate where their money goes, from the new floating classroom, programs like theatre or sports, or specific scholarships. Otherwise, they money can…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Today 8th graders at Superior Middle School got the opportunity to learn about potential career paths. A dozen different career representatives met with the students to discuss their impact on the community. There were tables ranging from healthcare, to firefighting, as well as the Douglas County Humane Society. Some of those tables had demonstrations such as a flight…
