DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Christmas Eve dinner at VFW Hall is happening in Duluth on Saturday. But first to make the special event happen, volunteers spend the whole week before preparing. Turkey, gravy, vegetables, white and sweet potatoes, and pie will be served. Organizers are planning for 300 people but with the weather, they will happily feed whoever shows…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Kolar automotive group held their annual Holiday on the Hill event. In conjunction with the Duluth, Hermantown, and Cloquet Chambers, the event is a festive holiday celebration put on to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland. Those who attended were able to enjoy food and drink from 14 vendors and entertainment from Travis Ledoyt,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Family Freedom Center held their first annual Christmas at the Farm event. The event was supposed to take place at Freedom Farms but was moved to the Washington Center due to the cold weather. Those who attended were able to take pictures with Santa, enjoy food, make arts and crafts, as well as receive presents. Staff there…
DULUTH, Minn.–‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. As packages get dropped of on front steps, you’ll want to avoid leaving them unattended if you can. With the holidays being a busier time of year for ordering packages, your porch may start to pile up. This can present and appealing scenario for porch pirates. Thieves that specifically wait to steal…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — It’s not Christmas without music, and the gymnasium in Wrenshall was filled with the sounds of the holidays. It was a long wait for the student musicians in Wrenshall, 3 years to exact. COVID shutdown public concerts for 2 years, and last year’s scheduled concert was cancelled just a week beforehand, due to another wave of COVID….
Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment of Ida Rukavina as the next Commissioner of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. “I am excited to announce that Ida Rukavina will serve as the next Commissioner of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation,” Walz said. “With extensive experience serving schools, townships, and cities on the Iron Range, she is dedicated to ensuring that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today was the second and final day at the Salvation Army where they were handing out gifts and food for families in the community needing assistance. Up to 80 families were being helped each hour, selecting toys and games for all ages that were donated by the community. For those struggling with rising costs and forced to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas is just a few days away, have you finished wrapping all your gifts? At Hucklebeary Gift Shop, they provide gift wrapping for those who need a little help. They also have a large selection of wrapping paper and supplies ready for you if you plan to do it yourself. Fox 21 spoke with the owner of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over $200,000 was raised during Vatican Unveiled, a historic collection of rare artifacts that was exhibited at the DECC this last summer. And the proceeds were presented Wednesday morning, just in time for Christmas. Vatican Unveiled is the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome. A local priest from Duluth named Father Richard Kunst curated the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — In Superior the Human Development Center hosted an open house showcasing its new youth center. The newly renovated space is now home to the “Project Reach Out” program, which supports youth and their families during difficult times. The center provides an area for youth to relax, with board games, movies, and even a new gaming system. After…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Women’s Care Center in Duluth was overflowing with gifts and holiday spirit during their annual open house toy giveaway Tuesday. Gifts for all ages were donated by the community in order to make this event happen. The Center serves their clients first and then opens their arms to the public by having people come in and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A generous donation event was happening in Duluth Tuesday, at the Salvation Army. The Duluth Salvation Army puts on an annual Christmas distribution event where toys are given to children and a full Christmas dinner is provided. 653 families will be served, and kids will get 4 toys each through Christmas. The Director of Development said as…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sue Baker is a Kindergarten teacher from Duluth’s Lester Park Elementary School and she can tell you how the tradition of students delivering trees to hospital patients and others began. It was an idea her son had come up with 2o years ago. “He (Robbie) was the one who came up with the project’ said Sue Baker.”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Christmas spirit was in the air at Duluth’s Salvation Army Headquarters Monday. The 148th Fighter Wing used ground transportation to deliver some Christmas cheer. Santa’s sleigh came in the form of a truck loaded with gifts that they’ve purchased as part of their annual Christmas toy drive. The presents were rounded up by the 148th family…
SOUTH RANGE, Wisc. — If you have ever travelled on Highway 13 just outside of Superior, you may have noticed, or missed, an old windmill on the side of the road. Well, it has been nearly 120 years since it was built and is in need of a restoration. The Old-Brule Heritage Society has been raising money for the project…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department hosted their annual Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event. Held at target, over 30 kids from area youth services like Valley Youth Center and Lincoln Park Boys and Girls Club, paired up with an officer to spend up to $200 dollars on anything they want in the store. Donations from this event…
DULUTH, Minn. — Marcia Hales famous Spirit of the Lights display is in need of a new home, as Glensheen has decided to no longer have the lights be a part of the holiday experience for years to come. Glensheen has hosted the holiday light display since 2019, after transporting the lights from owner Marcia Hales, who for 20 years…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is way behind and not projected to meet its goal of $215,000 in its Red Kettle season this year. The Salvation Army has been raising money for over a month now. Due to weather and inflation rates, the Director of Development said in a press release she doesn’t have much hope of reaching…
DULUTH, Minn. — The two day snow storm did not help the Duluth Salvation Army’s efforts to raise $215,000 in its kettle drive this year. With just eight days left in the campaign, the Salvation Army has just barely crossed the halfway mark for its 2022 kettle drive. The total raised thus far this year is $109,000. In 2020 at…
DULUTH, Minn. — All Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power crews have been working since yesterday to get everyone’s power restored. The Director of Grid Operations for Minnesota Power, Josh Goutermont says Minnesota Power has, ” foreign crews, mutual assistant crews coming in. So XCEL Energy has released some crews that are helping us. We have our contract…
DULUTH, Minn. – The president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce pleaded not guilty this week to two gross misdemeanor charges connected to an alleged drunken-driving incident. According to a criminal complaint, in September Matthew Baumgartner, 39, was found in his car intoxicated. The complaint says police were called to a downtown Duluth parking ramp where Baumgartner was allegedly…
DULUTH, Minn. – The snow and wind have been tough on people who may not have a permanent place to stay. The CHUM Warming Center can help these people. The center is located on West Third Street in the old Lincoln Park Senior Center. Generally it is open for people to take shelter overnight, but in light of the…
NORTHLAND — Many schools in the Northland shut down due to the storm, but a few stayed open and operated from home. The majority of local schools called off school completely opting for a traditional snow day at home. This includes Duluth, Superior, and many other districts in the Northland. However, several continued to function including Hibbing, Barnum, and Willow…
DULUTH, Minn. — As you might imagine, hardware stores were busy during the day Tuesday before the blizzard arrived. Marshall Hardware in Lakeside was one of those places. Owner Steve Marshall said his team was ready for the increase in business, with inventory at solid levels. “You just have to stay on it — order, order, order. But we’ve been…
DULUTH, Minn. – SUPERIOR, Wisc. – For the past week we’ve known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power companies regularly prepare for. Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are no different, they have plans in place to deal with this type of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – There will be good news for residents of Superior when they open their property tax bills later this month as they will see a three percent reduction . Your property taxes actually consist of taxes from four units of government, City, County, Schools and Technical Colleges. Superior Mayor Jim Paine says there is one major reason for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The AMI COVID Vaccine Clinic in Superior will be closing this Friday. The mobile clinic was established in 2021 to take on some of the demand local clinics and pharmacies faced. The clinic located within the Government Center in Superior is free and serves people six months and older. Its final day of operation will be on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday morning, some Downtown Duluth businesses were recognized for bringing holiday spirit to their storefronts. 20 businesses participated in the 17th annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display contest. There awards given out were: Best Lighting – Namaste Gifts and Healing Most Original Display – Commercial: CSL Plasma Duluth Retail: Siiviis Gallery Most Traditional Display – Commercial: A…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas is less than 2 weeks away, and the Duluth Salvation Army is still in need of donations, especially gifts for teenagers. Right now, the bins for teens are only half-full compared to other bins that are overflowing with toys. The Salvation Army said in a press release they think teens aren’t the first to come to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Heidi Pack and Ryan Holte from the band “Heidi Pack & Whiskey Trail” came on the morning show to perform a few songs. Pack released her first single “Cowgirl” this year and it hit almost 100,000 streams in 3 months. She will be moving to Nashville in January. To learn more about Heidi Pack & Whiskey Trail,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Andy Peterson Quartet came on the morning show to preview their “Swingin’ into the Season” holiday show coming up December 16. The local jazz ensemble will be playing at the Amazing Grace Cafe and Grocery at 6 p.m. for an all-ages show with a $10 cover charge. “We hear everywhere, Christmas jazz music, or holiday jazz…
CARLTON, Minn. — One candy store is collecting winter clothing for the homeless in Carlton. Sweetly Kismet Candy Store is accepting winter clothing donations this weekend and next weekend. All of the clothes will be donated to CHUM and Life House in Duluth. They’re looking for adult clothing sizes, especially winter boots. “Out of the population in Duluth our homeless,…
DULUTH, Minn — A bunch of local markets popped up today to cater to people’s holiday needs. At Peace Church, the Neighbor-Made Fair hosted 35 vendors, selling gifts and crafts ranging from handmade jewelry to custom paintings. This is Neighbor-Made’s tenth year providing customers with gifts for the holidays. All of the participating vendors are from Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin,…
DULUTH, Minn — Today was Chester Bowl’s opening day for their ski and snowboard program. Mother Nature also showed up with some fresh snow for the skiers. Lessons were available for first timers or visitors looking for more of a challenge. The 175-foot ski hill will be open until the middle of March and day passes are $10 for ages…
DULUTH, Minn — One of the biggest events on the Swedish calendar took place today in Downtown Duluth. St. Lucia Day is coming up, and to recognize that the Swedish Cultural Society came together for the annual Sankta Lucia celebration. The ceremony begins with Christmas elves skipping around the ballroom as hymns are performed by a Swedish choir. Then comes…
DULUTH, MN – Shops at Enger Lofts in Duluth hosted their first ever Deck the Halls event. The six retail shops organized the free event where local makers held an artisan market full of crafts and handmade items. Live music filled the decorated halls with cheer, and there were plenty of outdoor activities including s’more making, photos with Santa, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — With finals around the corner UMD hosted an event today to stress a little less. Friday was the last day of fall semester classes for UMD students as they prepare for finals. The Stress Less event was held in Griggs Center from 10 a.m. to noon as a way to eat some good food, make crafts, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Life House is walking away with a big check Friday, thanks to a generous donation from RSM Duluth. RSM raised more than $19,000 for Life House through “Power of Love,” a nationwide fundraising initiative supporting youth in the areas of education, hunger, housing, and health. Life House provides for the needs of young people in Duluth who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas will be here in just over two weeks, and to ensure happiness for all on Christmas morning, the Salvation Army needs your help, now. Just yesterday, Cyndi Lewis, the Development Director for the Salvation Army was concerned; there simply were not enough toys for all the children Salvation Army wants to help this holiday season. She…
DULUTH, Minn. – Scouts from Troop 7 paid a trip to the Duluth Salvation army, donating gifts they’ve collected over the past few weeks. The troop had planned to attend the Red Kettle Kickoff a few weeks ago, but it was cancelled. So, in its absence they decided to hold their own toy drive by collecting about 6 boxes of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Lutefisk Dinner at First Lutheran Church will not be happening again this year. The church says they’re concerned the indoor event would spread respiratory illnesses going around right now like COVID and the flu. In years past, the Nordic style dinner is a holiday tradition that would take months of planning due to high turnout….
DULUTH, Minn. – The bands, Laura Velvet and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples hosted a fundraising concert at Pier B called “A Laura Velvet Christmas.” The event was put on to benefit “Best Christmas Ever”, a non-profit that helps bring joy to nominated families who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. FOX 21s Dan…
DULUTH, Minn.–Young professionals gathered Thursday at the 148th Fighter Wing to talk about all things S.T.E.M. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a program titled Fuse aimed at connecting community members with local professionals to expose them to different career opportunities. The Chamber hosts several interactive luncheons with their Fuse members. Thursday’s get together took place at the…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — It’s a story that keeps re-occurring. The blood supply in the area is getting low. Volunteers are needed to take just a few minutes to donate a pint of blood. Each donation can help three people. This time of year is more difficult to keep the blood supply up. Regular donors may be out of town visiting…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Law enforcement officers and other first responders in Superior helped the community in a different way on Thursday. They served food at a local restaurant to raise money for charity. The event at The Kitchen Restaurant featured the Superior police chief, fire chief, the outgoing Douglas County sheriff and the incoming sheriff elect. The special on the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at St. Luke’s Lake View Medical Clinic in Two Harbors have withdrawn their strike notice for the time being as negotiations continue over a new contract. The nurses at Lake View were expected to start their unfair labor practice strike on December 11, along with other Twin Ports hospitals that…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th annual Veterans Memorial dinner was held at St. Louis County Depot Wednesday evening. Tickets were $50 to raise money for the Historical Society at the Depot, and the event was open to the public. 150 guests filled the grand hall enjoying a beef and chicken dinner. Keynote speaker General Daniel Gabrielli with the Minnesota Air…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday morning, a generous donation of over $50,000 was made to the Solvay Hospice House. Super One Foods and the Miller-Dwan Foundation have been partnering for 15 years to raise money for the Solvay Hospice House. November is National Hospice Month and every year Super One stores in the northland sell paper house ornaments as part of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Art Glass is celebrating the holiday season with its annual snowman and ornament-making classes. The classes are 30 minutes, and they are DIY style, where you’ll get to make design decisions regarding the details of the ornament or snowman and then watch an artist glass blow your creation into a masterpiece. If you want to…
DULUTH, Minn. — 81 years ago, December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the United States by bombing Pearl Harbor. This was the action that brought the United States into World War II. In Duluth on Wednesday the Pearl Harbor anniversary was remembered with a ceremony at the DECC and with a luncheon at the Duluth VFW. Fox 21’s Photo journalist…
