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18th Annual Gobble Gallop 5K Fun On Thanksgiving Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Racers trotted through the streets earlier this Thanksgiving Day for the 18th annual Gobble Gallop 5K. Produced by the Duluth Running Company it is a tradition for many people to run before the big meal. Other race options also included the Tough Turkey one mile and the Gobble Giddy Up for kids. This year’s charity partner is…

Duluth Police And Firefighter Of The Year Recognized

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth police officer and firefighter were recognized for their efforts Wednesday. The Kiwanis Club of Duluth hosted the 2023 Duluth Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Award Ceremony. The firefighter of the year is Josh Bade. He was selected by peers within his department for all of the hard work and dedication he puts into…

Goat Hill Marketplace In Duluth Has All Your Holiday Essentials

DULUTH, Minn. — One store in Duluth is making sure people are fully prepared for their Thanksgiving dinners. Goat Hill Marketplace, located in the Lincoln Park Craft District has all of the holiday essentials including potato mashers, roasting pans, butchers twine, turkey bags. There are even food ideas like stroopwaffel pie crust, cocktail mixers, and flavored sugars. The market’s general…

Glensheen Mansion Flips For Christmas; Santa, Reindeer Arrive At Fitger’s Friday

DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas has arrived at the historic Glensheen Mansion with candlelight tours! Marketing Manager Mike Mayou said visitors will experience the magic of Christmas and be taken back to the early 1900s when Glensheen was built. The rooms and hallways are full of Christmas lights, 27 trees and hundreds of feet of garland. There are even 25 elves…

Coast Guard Fries Turkeys For St. Scholastica’s Free Thanksgiving Buffet At DECC

DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving may be two days away, but a massive cooking operation is well underway at the DECC for the annual St. Scholastica free Thanksgiving Buffet. Volunteers from Minnesota Power took over the DECC’s big kitchen Tuesday to help prepare more than 6,000 cups of cranberry and help peel 1,800 pounds of potatoes. The turkeys weight in at…

Final Report Issued In Outside Investigation of Sexual Abuse Allegations at Duluth’s Vineyard Church

Report said church had a "dismissive response to concerns"; church moving toward a culture "more resistant to abuse and toxicity."

Duluth’s Vineyard Church says it fully accepts the findings of an investigation done by an outside organization, after sexual abuse allegations emerged at the church. The church says it vows to heal wounds, regain trust and make changes. Former youth leader, 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin, has been charged with ten criminal counts involving five females at the church. For its own…

Cruising Industry Brings $600k Of Economic Impact To Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — The cruising industry created nearly $600,000 of economic impact in Duluth this year. The DECC announcing this Tuesday. In 2023 over 4,000 passengers visited Duluth aboard 4 different cruise ships. Regionally almost 25,000 people made 800 visits to Great Lakes ports, which is a 20% increase from last year. The cruise passenger spending supports shops, restaurants, transportation…

Clinton Fire Dept. Accepts 2,352 Cans Of Drinking Water From Anheuser-Busch

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department & EMS received thousands of cans of drinking water from Anheuser-Busch. Fire Capt. Eric Monson said the 2,352 canned waters will help first responders stay hydrated when they battle wildfires and other disasters. “This generous donation will significantly enhance our emergency response capabilities and ensure that we can better serve and…

Chum Giving Away Thanksgiving Boxes To Those In Need

DULUTH, Minn. — This week, Chum is making sure the community is able to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to the community’s help, Chum is giving away 350 Thanksgiving boxes in total this year. And Monday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, was the first day of giving away 100 boxes. The boxes are a first-come, first-serve basis with…

Bentleyville Opens for 20th Season

DULUTH, Minn. — Santa landed at Bentleyille Saturday night in a helicopter. Then it was time to turn on the lights, all 5 million of them. Thousands of people young and old were waiting to get into this holiday tradition to enjoy the wonder that is the 20th Anniversary of Bentleyville. Bentleyville is open each night from 5 pm to…

Wisconsin Deer Firearms Season Starts Saturday

Minnesota's firearms season wraps up this weekend.

As the weekend approached, the winds changed and the temperatures dropped just in time for the end of Minnesota’s firearms deer season, and the opening of the Wisconsin firearms season. In the Badger state’s Douglas County, deer stands have been checked out to make sure they’re still safe and make any needed repairs. Woods that have been quiet will soon…

Super One Foods Donation Provides 145,000 Meals To Families In Need

DULUTH, Minn. — In a generous donation from Super One Foods, over 145,000 meals will be provided to families, children, and seniors this holiday season. Super One donated $48,457.94 to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The effort in part of its Bag Hunger Campaign where customers at stores in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin rounded up or donated a…

Duluth Salvation Army In Need Of Bell Ringers And Donations For Red Kettle Season

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Season has officially started, and bell ringers and donations are badly needed. Red Kettle Queen and Director of Development Cyndi Lewis says they are already $3,000 short of where they were at last year. The goal for the holiday season is $225,000. To hope for more donations the Red Kettle Queen…

Carlton County Animal Rescue Raising Money As Dangerous Cold Conditions Approach

The Rescue joins organizations across Minnesota on the 15th Annual Give to the Max Day

Dozens of nonprofits and schools across the Northland are making an extra push for fundraising today. It’s the 15th Annual Give to the Max Day and thousands of organizations across Minnesota are looking for donations. These include the Duluth Children’s Museum, the Superior Hiking Trail Association, and Chum. One Northland organization is spreading awareness of the dangers of cold weather…

Utility Companies Warn Customers Of Payment Scammers

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are working together to warn customers not to fall for payment scams. It is all part of Utilities United Against Scams Day. The most common scam is customers getting a phone call or email saying their power will be shut off due to unpaid bills. The utility companies recommend…

Bayfield District Attorney Named Wisconsin DA of the Year

Kimberly Lawton Recognized for Her Work in the Community

A Northland attorney got some major recognition today. Bayfield’s Kimberly Lawton was named Wisconsin District Attorney of the Year. In the last seven years, Lawton has handled over 1,000 criminal cases. Her prosecutions have led to numerous convictions of serious crimes, including homicide, sexual assault, and possession of child pornography. When nominating Lawton, her colleagues said: “in short: this woman…

Joel Sipress On Duluth Mayoral Race: ‘State DFL’s Hit Job On Roger Cost Emily Votes’

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a week since one of the most contentious mayoral races in Duluth’s history came to an end with Roger Reinert defeating incumbent Emily Larson. And now, leaders in the DFL Party who backed Larson are analyzing what went right and what went wrong. One of those people is Joel Sipress, former Duluth city councilor of…

Animal Allies Loses Lovebug To ‘Worst Case Of Abuse’

Lovebug was a dog whose story captured the hearts and minds of the Duluth community. Starving and emaciated, he was brought to Animal Allies late Friday afternoon. A team of staffers there kicked into emergency mode. Lovebug being comforted Nichole Facciotto, Humane Education Manager for Animal Allies said, “His body temperature was so low we couldn’t even get a reading…

UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day

Students tried hands-only CPR and learned about AEDs

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried their hands at doing chest compressions on manikins. Volunteer Brooke Defoe said her father, at the age of 35, passed away after going into cardiac arrest. She hopes…

Superior Mayor, Some Councilors Now Against Proposed Natural Gas Plant; Labor Not Happy

Mayor Jim Paine first supported the project in 2017

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If Superior Mayor Jim Paine has it his way, Minnesota Power and its partners will not be allowed to build a natural gas plant (Nemadji Trail Energy Center) near the Enbridge Energy Terminal and Cenovus Energy. “All this project will do is raise our utility rates, pollute our city, and desecrate a cemetery. I don’t know who…

Lights, Curtain, Dice Roll; ‘She Kills Monsters’ Debuts at UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis. — With a new theater professor, the University of Wisconsin-Superior nears opening day for “She Kills Monsters.” The stage is set for comedic and heartwarming dungeon crawler at UW-Superior’s Manion Theatre, as the curtain rises Friday, Nov. 10, for ‘She Kills Monsters.’ Making his directorial debut at UW-Superior, Director Sean Naughton was excited to bring a fresh playwright…

Winter Adventurer and Youth in Action Aim to Inspire Students

Make a Difference Conference Held at the DECC Today

Duluth, Minn. — A backpacker from Duluth spoke to students in Duluth today about how they can impact the environment. Emily Ford is passionate about introducing people to the outdoors in safe and healthy ways. She was the first woman to thru-hike Wisconsin’s 1,200-mile Ice Age Scenic Trail in winter.Youth in Action, a group focused on the positive change young people…

Red Kettle Queen Kicks Off Giving Season

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is kicking off their Red Kettle giving season with a new twist. Starting November 30th director of development, Cyndi Lewis, will be out bell ringing as the Red Kettle Queen. She will do four visits and during those she will crown one lucky person Red Kettle Royalty. And at the end of the…

UW-Superior Encourages Girls to Pursue Mathematics

Over 130 students gathered to celebrate Sonia Kovalevsky Day

Superior, Wis. — Today was all about encouraging girls’ passion for math at UW-Superior. Girls from 15 different high schools spent the day exploring mathematics and career opportunities. They listened to speakers, explored jobs, and participated in workshops, all relating to math. Teaching Assistant Professor Heather Kahler said she hopes girls left the event feeling uplifted and open to new…

Tuesday, Nov. 7 General Election Results

DULUTH, Minn. — The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States website. Mayor of Duluth (Vote for 1) Incumbent Emily Larson- 11,716, 39.99% Roger Reinert- 17,518, 59.88% Duluth City Council At Large (Vote up to 2) Arik Forsman- 17.527, 35.47% Jenna Yeakle- 9,428, 19.08% Miranda Pacheco- 8.150, 16.48% Lynn Marie Nephew- 14,134, 28.61% Duluth City Council District 1…

Two Sisters Search for Answers After a Ship Sinks

Their Great Uncle went down with the US Henry Steinbrenner. For decades, they pieced together the facts, and found their family's story

DULUTH, Minn -When Madge and her sister Beth were kids growing up in Duluth, they loved looking out at the ships on Lake Superior. The sisters graduated from Duluth East High School and lived across the street from UMD. “It was not a neighborhood as such on St. Marie Street on the West side of UMD. So I walked to…

YWCA Hosts First Gender Equity Summit

DULUTH, Minn. — Community members gathered at the Depot Thursday to talk about how we can have a gender inclusive and equitable Duluth. It is the first Gender Equity Summit hosted by the YWCA Duluth. The event centers around women, people who identify as transgender, and people of color. It is all to create connections, learn leadership skills, and work…

Adam Johnson’s Aunt Speaks Out; Public Funeral To Be Held At Hibbing Hockey Arena

HIBBING, Minn. (FOX21/FOX 9) – After his tragic death on the ice, funeral plans have now been set for hockey star Adam Johnson in Hibbing. Johnson, who was a hometown hockey hero before playing for Duluth and later in the NHL, was killed last weekend after his neck was slashed by another player’s skate. Johnson was playing in the United…

Chum Warming Center Open To Those In Need

DULUTH, Minn. — The temps are dropping fast and starting Wednesday at 6pm, the Chum Warming Center in Duluth will officially be open. The center serves as a safe, warm overnight stay for those experiencing homelessness or simply have nowhere else to go. Safety protection, warm clothing, food, showers, and other resources are also available at the center. Last year…

‘Godfather’s Pizza Express’ Opens in Gary-New Duluth KornerStore

The fan-favorite pizza place makes its return to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — A favorite local pizza place made its return to Duluth Wednesday. We’re talking about Godfather’s Pizza Express. FOX 21 was there as the first pizzas came out of the oven. The new location is inside the Gary-New Duluth KornerStore. Derek Medved, who owns the local convenience store company, announced in December it would be bringing back the…

Fairlawn Mansion Decorated As House In Mourning For Halloween

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Superior kids explored all things spooky at the Fairlawn Mansion Tuesday. Fairlawn was originally built as the family home for lumber and mining baron, Martin Pattison, along with his wife and 6 kids. The executive director says Victorian’s were very ritualistic when it came to mourning the passing of a loved one. So, the mansion…

Duluth City Councilors ‘Unequivocally Condemn’ Hate Speech During Monday’s Public Comments

DULUTH, Minn. — Racist and anti-Semitic remarks took taking the Duluth city council off guard Monday night during the public comment period of the council meeting.  “The Jews are parasites and they’re taking over our country,” said one man who called in. He went on to say, “Diversity means fear of white people, inclusion means the exclusion of white people,…

New Grant Program Focuses On A Stronger Community

DULUTH, Minn. — A stronger community is something we can all get behind. To help make that happen, the kickoff for a major grant program was announced Monday. It came from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The Community Opportunity Fund focuses on three key areas- opportunity, resilience, and belonging. President Shaun Floerke says the goal is to create solutions…

Welder Generator Helps Northwood Technical College Hit the Road

Joint effort made it possible.

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In March, Northwood Technical College unveiled its 53-foot mobile welding lab that has eight individual welding booths. However, to make the lab work anywhere other than on campus, a generator was needed. And, it had to be a large generator–one that costs $90,000. The college didn’t have the money and needed help from others. So, two local…

Duluth Area Outdoor Alliances Host Great Lakes Outdoor Summit

DULUTH, Minn. — Friday, an event for outdoor recreation enthusiasts took place at Zeitgeist Arts Cafe in Duluth. The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosted the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit. The event is a way for businesses, advocates, and other organizations to get together, build community, and learn more about each other. Around 170 people gathered from across the state. The…

Last Market Of The Season At The Depot

DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday was the last market of the season at The Depot in Duluth. St. Louis County hosts the market with local vendors supplying fall produce, homemade baked goods, jams, and other crafts. This is the second year of indoor market as the event takes place at the Civic Center June through September. But they have found new…

Donna Howard Community Connect, One Stop Shop Service For Those In Need

DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday a community event in Duluth was held as a one stop shop service for those in need. The Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect gathering over 20 local organizations. Groups such as Chum, Safe Haven, the Salvation Army and the Affordable Housing Coalition all offered their services. Free haircuts, flu shots, warrant resolutions,…

A Classic Country Jamboree Happening Nov. 1st At The West Theatre

DULUTH, Minn. — Traditional country music is making its way to the West Theatre in Duluth next week. Northland Legends is presenting A Classic Country Jamboree happening on November 1st. 5 Northland artists will be performing as well as the Allstar Band bringing tributes of well-known country artists such as Johnny Cash. The show is styled like the Grand Ole…