Duluth Pack Expansion
Local Company Adds New Distribution Center
Tuesday morning, Duluth Pack held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new distribution center.
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Northland Hair Salons Kick off Food Drive
Great Clips Collecting Donations
Great Clips in the Twin Ports, Cloquet and on the Iron Range are taking in non– perishable food items to fill the pantries of area food shelves.
Downtown Duluth Restaurants Offering Cheaper Menu
Restaurant Week Returns
Some downtown restaurants are ramping up their staff and ordering extra food as part of an effort that helps boost area businesses.
Local Event Helps Fund a Creative Project
Second Annual Duluth Soup Event this Thursday
A few dollars will get you a free meal and help out a Northland project.
Vineyard Church Looks to Open New Branch
Hopes Set on November 2015 for Opening
The Vineyard Church is looking to create another community of hope for the people of Carlton County.
Canal Park Businesses Prepare for Busy Weekend
Businesses spent Friday preparing for the large number of people that will take over Canal Park this weekend.
Proctor Golf Course Board Terminated
Significant Revenue Loss To Blame
After losing $24,000 last year, in what was financially their worst season yet, the city of Proctor decided changes needed to be made to the management of the city’s public golf course.
Outdoor Writers Association Coming To Duluth
The Outdoor Writers Association of America first came to Duluth in 1996, and now it’s on its way back.
Locals Working in Frigid Temperatures
Working Hard While it's Cold
If you had to work inside consider yourself lucky.
Freezing Temps Prevent Cars from Starting
Cold Causes Problems for Cars
It was also a busy day for tow truck drivers and automotive repair shops.
Unique Ways Northlanders Celebrated V-Day
Unconventional Valentine's Day Celebrations
“He signed us up as a surprise for Valentine’s Day,” said Kristi Modich.
CIRRUS Aircraft Expansion
Duluth-Based Aviation Company Turns to State for Help
CIRRUS Aircraft is coming off its most successful year yet, having delivered 308 airplanes in 2014, and each day is getting closer to delivering its new aircraft, called the Vision Jet, into the hands of customers.
Fitger’s Brewhouse Burgers Bring Home Top Honor
Locally Grown Burger Named Top 12 in Minnesota
Fitger’s is adding another title to its long list of awards, but this time it’s not for craft beer.
Top Twin Ports Stops for Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Romance Keeps Businesses Busy
The clock is ticking to Valentine’s Day, and for last minute shoppers the most romantic day of the year might also be the most stressful.
Cirrus Aircraft Drives a Strong Performance
New aircraft shipments for 2014 are driving the company’s strongest performance in six years, totaling 308 shipments.
Duluth Airport Sees Drop In Vegas Route
Officials with the Duluth Airport told FOX 21 Tuesday that while Allegiant’s direct flight to Las Vegas was still operating as usual, there is concern of some downward trends.
Political Leaders Aim to Create Higher Paying Jobs
Speaker of the House Stops in Duluth
Republican leaders made a stop in Duluth Friday to help grow better paying jobs.
Local Church Helps Struggling Food Bank
Congregation To Buy Non-Perishable Food Items
Staff with Union Gospel Mission tells FOX 21 with outside donations down, they have run out of food several times this winter.
Art Appreciation Part 2: Careers in Art
Locals Who Make a Living in Art
If you are thinking of making a living out of art it’s recommended that you carve out a plan, vision, find a way to market yourself, take on free jobs and get connected with the community.
Crime Alert System for Wisconsin Businesses and Residents
Wisconsin Crime Alert Network
Superior Police officers say there has been a lot of success with the Wisconsin Crime Alert program and now they’re working on increasing the membership in Superior.
$2.33M Grant Expands Broadband Internet Access on Iron Range
Part of $19.4M in Statewide Grants
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith kicked off a state-wide tour Tuesday touting new grants that will bring broadband internet to even more Minnesota families.
Northlanders Celebrate National Croissant Day
Starbucks Serves Almond, Chocolate, Butter Flavors
They’re buttery, flaky and go best with coffee. So why not celebrate the delicious croissant?
MnDOT Selects 2 Contractors for Hwy 53 Relocation Project
2 Contractors Selected for Hwy 53 Relocation Project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has selected two national contractors to play key roles in the Highway 53 relocation project between Eveleth and Virginia.
FOX 21 Takes You Inside The Ice Caves
Thousands Check Out Nature's Artwork
Thousands have come from all over the world to Lake Superior to see nature’s artwork in one of its rarest forms.
McDonalds Rewards Local Basketball Players
Free Shamrock Shakes
Lakeview Christian Academy basketball players got Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds.
Burrito Burger Newest Menu Item at BU
A Burger In A Burrito!
Picture this. A burger in a burrito! It’s the hottest new item at Burrito Union.
Bill Proposes New Registration Process For Therapists
New Massage Therapist Registry, Credentialing
The Minnesota Legislature says it’s time to enact a registration process for local massage and bodywork therapists.
This Saturday: Event Catering to Women
7th Annual Women's Expo
The 7th Annual Women’s Expo will have just about anything you can think of.
Grand Marais Wins Coolest Small Town Contest
Grand Marais Named America's Coolest Small Town
After a five-week long battle for votes, Grand Marais, Minn., has won Budget Travel Magazine’s 10th Annual America’s Coolest Small Town Contest.
Hermantown Sees Fast Development After Recession
Eight Businesses Open on the Same Block Within a Year
The drive north on Highway 53 is looking very different compared to years past.
MN Bill on Bloody Marys, Growlers Open Sunday Sales Debate
Minnesota Lawmakers Uncork Debate Over Expanded Sunday Liquor Sales
Minnesota lawmakers have uncorked a debate over expanded Sunday liquor sales with discussion of limited expansions.
Tasty Temptations Opens Its Doors in Superior
New Cupcake Store Opens in Superior
Cupcake lovers beware. Tasty Temptations in Superior opened its doors to the public Tuesday.
Target to Eliminate Thousands of Positions in Cost-Cutting Move
Target Corp. plans $2 billion in cuts over the next two years through corporate restructuring and other improvements.
Plow Operators Benefit From Snow
More than 35 Crews Out at 4 a.m.
When winter weather hits it’s tempting to stay inside. But, that’s not a luxury snow plow drivers have.
Allegiant Air Suspending Duluth-Las Vegas Flights
Suspension Effective August 17th
Las Vegas has been a destination from Duluth for 9 years. But, for the first time flights from Duluth will be suspended.
Lake Superior Ice Caves Prove Popular Again
Thousands Visit Apostle Island Ice Caves During First Weekend
The ice caves in northwestern Wisconsin are proving very popular again this year.
Duluth Restaurant Week Kicks Off
Happy Taste buds at a Reduced Price
The sixth annual Eat Downtown Duluth Restaurant Week is underway.
Experts Weigh in on Proposed Pig Farm in Bayfield
Locals Pack Visitor Center
More than 200 people packed a room in the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.
Dressing for the Ice Caves
How to Prepare for the Apostle Islands
If you plan on making the trip to the Apostles Islands it’s advised that you dress for the journey.
Gogebic Taconite Closing Hurley Office
The company looking to open an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin says it is closing its office in Hurley effective on Sunday.
Debates Rage Over Color of Dress Photographed in Rare Light
Dress Color Sparks Widespread Debate
It’s the dress that’s beating the Internet black and blue. Or should that be gold and white?
Annual Report: More Errors, Fewer Deaths in MN Hospitals
More Errors & Fewer Deaths Reported in MN Hospitals
An annual report on patient safety shows more errors but fewer deaths in Minnesota hospitals in the past year.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Right-to-Work Bill Amid Protests
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a fast-tracked right-to-work bill with no Democratic support.
Plans for 9 Story Hotel on Park Point Revived
Developers with Park Pointe Inn Looking for Height Variance Approval
After two years on the back burner, developers are again looking to Park Point for their next big project, but not without major kick back from neighbors.
Duluth and Superior United Way Organizations to Potentially Merge
Leaders From Both Org. Talking About Uniting
Leaders from the United Way Organizations of Duluth and Superior are talking about merging.
Voting Extend for Contest Involving Grand Marais
Grand Marais in the Lead for "America's Coolest Small Towns 2015"
A Lake Superior harbor village beloved for its scenery, tasty eats and quirky artistic vibe – is currently #1 in the Budget Travel Magazine “America’s Coolest Small Towns 2015” contest.
Magnetation to Idle Plant in Keewatin
Mangnetation to Idle Plant 1 Facility in Keewatin
Magnetation LLC (Magnetation) announced Monday that due to low globaliron ore prices it will indefinitely idle its Plant 1 iron ore concentrate facility located in Keewatin, MN by the end of March 2015, placing the plant on a care and maintenance program.
Hayward Businesses Benefit from Birkie Visitors
Main Street Shops See Boost in Customers
Businesses along Hayward’s Main Street look forward to Birkebeiner visitors all year long as winter is considered the slow season.
Cold Temps Equals Big Business for Local Travel Agents
Escaping the Frigid Temperatures
To escape the frigid winter weather people are booking flights and cruises to warmer destinations.
KYN: Blue Arrow Boutique
Shop in Superior Offers Unique Options
“Our main goal was to provide Superior with something like what Duluth has,” Blue Arrow Boutique co-owner Anndrea Ploeger said.
