DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Affordable Housing Coalition held their annual celebration to reflect on this year’s efforts and plan for the future. This past legislative was a win with big investments for housing activity and services across the state. Tuesday at One Roof Community Housing it was a way to say thank you. And a reminder that although the…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into a 21st century learning environment. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas said that the referendum’s plan is to keep Duluth Public Schools up to date with…
DULUTH, Minn.–“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said RN Staff Nurse Stacee Rosier. Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are getting their signs ready for an informational picket July 21, calling staffing levels…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of the year again to celebrate Lake Superior and learn about what it does for the community. People gathered at Barkers Island in Superior today to spend some time near the water, and learn about one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. The Lake Superior Reserve has hosted the event for…
It is always fun when you can brighten up a city landscape with a bit of art–some great big wall art. The Zenith Bookstore was the place to be Thursday afternoon for the official celebration of their new mural. Congratulations went to artist Jonathan Thunder. He was praised for his vision, energy, inspiration and heart. But the mural was also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota largest airshow is taking off this weekend and because of that the Duluth Police Department has released a traffic advisory. The full press release is below: The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo will occur on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day. Traffic on portions of Airbase Road,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The third annual Woodland Days Rummage Sales started up on Thursday. Over 30 houses are hosting sales and people can find not only garage sale treasures, but lots of house plants. One sale in particular offers perennial gardening with daylilies and hostas. The whole family participates in helping with the sales, even the kids. “It’s just getting…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Navy Blue Angels are preparing to take to the skies at the Duluth Airshow this weekend. Each year thousands of aviation lovers come out to see Minnesota’s largest airshow. The headliners of the show which feature F-18’s and their cargo plane Fat Albert are ready to be back. The Blue Angels consist of 143…
Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning was booked with appointments and there were just a few openings left heading into the afternoon. Volunteers from St. Cloud…
DULUTH, Minn.– It was a pleasant day to get outside and enjoy some ice cream on Tuesday. Whenever it’s Love Creamery’s Salted Caramel or good old classic Neapolitan from Super One, the Central Hillside Farmers Market has it all. This time, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church handed out complimentary ice cream with a donation towards CHUM. “CHUM relies on the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The Superior Hiking Trail runs over 300 miles from the Wisconsin-Minnesota border to the Canadian border and is maintained through the help of volunteers. Over the next 6 weeks the Superior Hiking Trail Association is in need of 200 volunteers for some big projects. Helping out on the trail includes moving rocks and dirt, building boardwalks,…
St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…
DULUTH, Minn. — Monday was the 40th Annual Benefit Tournament for the St. Luke’s Foundation. The tournament located at the Northland Country Club included golf, jewelry making, pickle-ball, and more. All funds raised go to the foundation’s Unrestricted Campaign. Which is where employees can help a patient in need by asking the foundation for programs and services provided to them…
DULUTH, Minn. — The West Duluth Branch Library invited families out for some fun Monday. The library hosted a party in its backyard with many games such as ladder toss, horseshoes, and giant Jenga. The free event gives kids a chance to meet other kids, get to know the librarians, and just get out of the house. Those who attended…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…
BAYFIELD, County – The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is celebrating July with its 45th annual Red Cliff Pow Wow. The Tribal Communications Department gave FOX 21 permission to show just a few of 800 photographs taken at the Pow Wow. The annual Red Cliff Pow Wow is held the first weekend in July and is the ideal…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Grab a GPS and get searching. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior held a Geocaching 101 presentation Sunday, July 9, to educate people on what Geocaching is and how you can get started. “And my husband and I found it together and I said, ‘We have this new thing that we have to try.’ So…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival at Bayfront Park this Saturday. Singers from all over the world will take the stage starting at 1 p.m. and lasting through the night. It’s an all-ages event that keeps getting bigger every year. The Bayfront Reggae Fest’s mission is to provide cultural entertainment through…
DULUTH, Minn. — 75 vendors and 15 food vendors will be taking over downtown Duluth for Sidewalks Days this week. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sidewalk Days is described as downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. The event covers Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West. Local retailers bring merchandise into the street….
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere. Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in…
TWO HARBORS, MINN. – There are countless reasons to head up the North Shore, and Two Harbor SHeritage Days is certainly one of them. The streets and sidewalks were filled with people out enjoying a Friday in July. There was a mix of street vendors, and various booths and displays. You couldn’t walk far without seeing something to eat, or…
Lake Superior often gets all the attention in Duluth, but this weekend it’s the dry land of Spirit Mountain where things are happening. It is the Bike Duluth Festival that happens every year. Close to one thousand bikes and their riders will be flying down the hill, and over and around all kinds of terrain. There are a lot of…
https://www.fox21online.com/content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-fox-21-avatar.pngIn Silver Bay Friday afternoon, it might have felt a little bit like Christmas. The community center that is important in bringing people together, received some financial support. T-Mobile has donated fifty thousand dollars as part of its initiative to help small towns. Silver Bay’s North Shore Area Partners will use the funds to further develop a gathering place downtown….
A local woman was remembered Thursday for a lifetime dedicated to service. The presence of emergency vehicles, squad cars and flags honored the memory of Debra, “Deb,” Slatten. She passed away unexpectedly on June 29 due to a cardiac event. Local residents, and fire and law enforcement members gathered to pay their respects. “It is obvious by the turnout today…
On Monday, the body of a Pengilly man was found in the water, when it was noticed that a boat with no one in it was circling on the lake. In a press release, the Itasca County Sheriff’s office said it got a 9-1-1 call just before 10 a.m. that an empty boat was circling on the north side of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Hundreds of people lined Belknap Street in Superior Tuesday afternoon for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet community lined the streets of the city for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Fourth of July is not just celebrated on land. It’s also celebrated by sea–or at least by lake. Caribou Lake to be exact. Tuesday it wasn’t waves of grain, but waves generated by every boat and pontoon imaginable. There was no shortage of red, white and blue as residents decked out their vessels to honor the nation’s beginning. Each year…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents. Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota students a year will use the free North Star Promise program, and North Dakota education officials are projecting an $8.4…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 4th of July holiday is always a busy one for Superior Meats. Brats are a fan favorite with over 100 different types of brats offered at the store. Some of the more popular flavors are chili cheese, apple, and German brats. Superior Meats is opened on the 4th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Categories:…
With many area burning restrictions lifted or eased in recent days, it is expected that more people will be wanting to light fireworks on their own. Those who deal with fireworks and those who deal with the aftermath of injuries are reminding people to be careful. Despite the lack of rain early this summer, sales have been pretty steady at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Camp counselors from around the world held a one-day, fun-filled camping experience at the Duluth Depot this weekend. Camp Esquagama lead a variety of activities for free Saturday — from arts and crafts to outdoor games and sing-alongs. The camp is based out of Gilbert and has a goal of creating lasting friendships, building self-confidence, developing lifelong…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new tiny home in Duluth with a sale price of nearly $200,000 is getting quite the sticker-shock response and concerns from locals. The concerns are being heard by the city’s chief administrative officer who addressed the issue to the council with some background and perspective. The tiny home is located along 6th Avenue East. It’s a…
Super One presented a check donation to the American Cancer Society Thursday morning in Hermantown. Super One President Patrick Miner presented a $76,000 check to the American Cancer Society. Customers made donations at forty-four Super One locations during several weeks in June. He expressed gratitude to customers for the campaign’s success. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have generous customers in the…
If you have a pet, there’s not much worse than the feeling you get when it disappears or gets lost. That is why many people showed up at Animal Allies on Thursday. No, it was not to find a lost pet, but to make sure theirs is easier to get back if it does get lost. For two hours in…
AP TORONTO (AP) — Canadian wildfires will send worsening smoky air across the country and neighboring United States in coming days after recent heavy rains failed to fall in areas of Quebec where the fires are most active, officials said Wednesday. Drifting smoke from the wildfires has lowered curtains of haze on broad swaths of Canada and the United States,…
Regardless of what sport you play, almost everyone is interested in getting a little stronger. For some, that means heading to the gym. A Twin Ports couple has combined their love for each other with their love of lifting weights. The result is a new, state-of-the-art weightlifting facility. They titled it Los Campeones, or The Champions. Owner Carl Sievert began…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest fountains in one of Duluth’s most historic places is still shut down from the winter, and it’s likely going to stay that way for the rest of the summer. We’re talking about the decades-old Priley Fountain in the Civic Center. The 1970 structure usually has multiple sources of water shooting into the air,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna not only offers stress relieving experiences at Pier B Resort in Duluth, they bring them to your front door. Located on the hillside near West Duluth, the Design Studio and Manufacturing is where the magic happens. The team’s construction and custom build side produces around 2 to 3 saunas a month to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are teeing off with their annual golf scramble. They named it the “Tee Up Fore Kids Golf Classic” and all funds go toward the Boys & Girls Clubs. There are many sponsors and non-sponsors that come out to help the non-profit organization. And it is not just golf as…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Chum Rhubarb Festival is not quite over yet as there is one last chance to pick up a pie. At noon on Monday the leftover pies, crisp, and scones will be sold at Chum’s office 102 West 2nd Street. The Rhubarb Festival is Chum’s biggest fundraiser of the year as the funds go toward helping support…
LUTSEN, Minn. – Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains is considered a total loss after fire ripped through the beloved restaurant and bar over the weekend. The call for help came in around 6 a.m. Saturday. The Lutsen Fire Department and mutual aid from departments in Cook County responded. Fire officials said suppression efforts were at a high level but the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 300 block of Superior Street is letting the community know that downtown is still thriving and has lots to offer. Security Jewelers is hosting what they call the Summer Showcase Block Party. The party includes food, drinks, drawings, music and more. Neighboring businesses were happy to participate with offerings of their own. A Security Jewelers employee…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Duluth Playhouse Youth Theater is presenting Disney’s Newsies Jr. this weekend. Thursday night the talented actors held a preview of the 75-minute musical at the NorShor Theatre. This was the first time the 26 talented youth had performed the play in front of an audience, but they had been rehearsing for about the past six weeks….
DULUTH, Minn. — The mural on the rotunda at the St. Louis County Depot is complete. Local artist Adam Swanson has spent the past two months putting the mural together in his studio. The 350-square-foot mural is full of beautiful butterflies that are local to the area. This was Swanson’s first mural in downtown Duluth that he created himself. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday was the first Civic Center Farmers’ Market of the season. The Human Resources and Extension with St. Louis County team up to put this on, as well as the City of Duluth. It includes food trucks, vegetables, and crafts. They even provide resources to the community such as Whole Foods Co-op doing a food demo. St….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Bryant Elementary School in Superior is hosting a rummage sale fundraiser this weekend. The sale is put on by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. It’s the second year of doing it as the first one last year was a success. All of the proceeds go toward the school. Last year they were able to pay for free…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- School’s out which means camp season is in. Today in Mountain Iron, campers got a chance to learn from a pro. Minnesota North College held its Annual Mesabi Range Pepper Lysaker Football Camp with a special guest appearance from a former Norsemen football alum. Titans’ defensive tackle, Sam Okuayinonu, returned to the Range to help teach campers…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The 3rd annual Youth Mental Health Night is taking place Thursday at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Fairview Range is hosting this event inviting family and friends to learn about local mental health resources and education. All while having some fun. There will be a BMX stunt show, live music, games, and prizes. The hope for…
SAGINAW, Minn. — A local correctional facility is giving back to the community by baking 1,000 pies over 2 days. Chum’s annual Rhubarb Festival is just a few days away. And the Northeast Regional Corrections Center helps out every year by making crisps, but this year they were happy to take on a new challenge of baking the signature pies…
