DULUTH, Minn. — Last January ST Paper re-opened the Duluth paper-making plant that had been closed since 2020. It now appears the plant will be sold to an Italian Company, Sofidel, the world’s seventh-largest maker of tissue paper. A spokesman for ST Paper, Bill Broydrick, says the sale is not being made because of any distress, but because it is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch was in the Northland Thursday stealing Christmas trees! The Twin Ports Trailer Trash crew was out for their first day of holiday tree removals. This year they have seen in uptick in requests and have many more trees to pick up than they did last year. The Grinch could be seen all over in Duluth…
HAYWARD, Wis. – The 2024 American Birkebeiner is expected to attract 14,000 to as many as 15,000 skiers for the race’s 50th anniversary. Organizers say, the lack of snow isn’t going to ruin the fun. “It’s non-negotiable. We will be doing something in Hayward during Birkie week,” said Blair Flickinger, marketing director for the race. “I would say we are…
TWIN PORTS — Twin Ports Trailer Trash is once again offering their free Christmas tree removals. This is their fifth annual holiday event. It is a free service where people can sign up to have their Christmas tree picked up from their curb. All trees will go back to WLSSD’s drop off sites. Those in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown, and Proctor…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Great Lakes Aquarium finished the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they’ve broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. The final attendance numbers show that in 2023 they had ten thousand more visitors than last year at 214,533. That was without a new exhibit or adding animal attractions. The aquarium has big…
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don’t know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior’s outdoors gear store, Northwest Outlet, has decided it can’t wait forever for cold and snow, so they’re putting out the sale sign for…
While the weather has forced many businesses to adjust, others keep on trucking. Or maybe swimming? The Great Lakes Aquarium is finishing the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they’ve broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. In 2023 they had ten thousand more visitors than last year—hitting the 210,000 mark. Aquarium leaders say the holiday…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may be taking a toll on the winter businesses, but for indoor attractions such as the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, business has been booming. The museum was going into the season already with a 5 to 7% increase in attendance, but within the last week with all the rain, it went up 10 to 12%….
While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth’s trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come–eventually. There were still plenty of snowblowers lined up at Northern Tool and Equipment in Hermantown on Thursday. Store manager Mike Surface said it’s been quiet…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local competition is lighting up the Lincoln Park Craft District during the darker times of the year. The Lights On! Competition is an annual event taking place around the holiday season featuring storefronts filled with festive lights and decorations. This year the winner is the North Shore Federal Credit Union with a hand-painted Charlie Brown tribute……
DULUTH, Minn. — When you think of the holiday season, there’s some classic drinks that come to mind: spiked eggnog, festive cocktails, champagne. At Fitger’s Wine Cellar, however, they make sure to have options for anyone of legal drinking age. This year, store manager David Anderson said bourbon has been flying off the shelves, even with increasing prices. “A lot…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas shopping might be over, but there’s still plenty of reasons to head to your favorite stores. After spending the holiday weekend indoors, shopping offers a way to get your steps in — without the rain and fog. Visitors from across Minnesota were enjoying Fitger’s Shopping Mall today, including Heidi Hilderth and her family from St. Paul….
DULUTH, Minn. — A local restaurant is spicing things up for the holidays with a brand-new hot sauce. Although Chachos Taqueria in Canal Park is closed for the season, they are excited to say their new Bandito Sauce is available for the community to try. The sauce is made by roasting vegetables, peppers and habaneros and then soaking golden raisins…
DULUTH, Minn. — Warmer weather may put a damper on winter businesses, but Spirit Mountain in Duluth says they are not letting that stop them. The hill has runs open for all ability levels including a terrain park, beginner hills, and longer runs. And this time of year, is especially busy with people in town visiting family and kids off…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A local meat shop is selling the perfect last-minute gift for those wondering what to cook this holiday season. Stokke’s Meat Market in Hermantown has holiday boxes with a variety of foods. This is the busiest time of year as prep starts right after Thanksgiving. Boxes can include an assortment of brats, wings, pork links, bacon, steak,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain’s Board has officially named Ann Glumac as the attraction’s new executive director. This comes after Glumac served as interim executive director since 2020 after the previous husband-and-wife leadership team resigned. Glumac is a former deputy commissioner of the MPCA, IRRB, and former president of the Great Lakes Aquarium. Under her first season at Spirit Mountain,…
DULUTH, Minn. –The Duluth Economic Development Authority, DEDA, voted unanimously to approve an option agreement to sell a part of the Lester Park Golf Property to Oppidan Investment Company, a developer based in Excelsior. The option, which begins January 1, gives the developer the right to purchase nearly 37 acres of the Lester Park property. However, DEDA is requiring certain…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is ready for all of the Christmas travelers in the coming days. Many people will soon be heading out to visit family and friends. The Director of Communication and Marketing for the airport says business is as usual for them and that they are used to these busy travel seasons. TSA and ground…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army was feeling the Christmas cheer on Monday. Local organizations are giving to the non-profit. The Duluth Fire Department, along with the Duluth Firefighters Local 101 donating toys for people in need. This is the 23rd year of fundraising. The first year they raised under $500. And this year they had just over $6,800…
Duluth MN – Monte Miller says business is booming. Even with the proliferation and convenience of artificial, he says, real trees seem to be making a comeback. ” Now we have quite a few people in their 30s with children getting out of their mini vans, Suvs and stuff like that. So yeah, I’ve been pretty pleased with that. There…
DULUTH, Minn. — A problematic downtown Duluth parking ramp has been secured with new fencing to help curb unwanted behavior — and more improvements are on the way. The fencing at the HART District Ramp on East Superior Street now covers all open areas, except where vehicles enter and leave. In May, the city council approved $165,000 to install an…
DULUTH, Minn. — At Fitger’s Shopping Mall, 15 shops sell a variety of goods; ranging from children’s clothes to outdoor wear, and even a little special something for our furry companions. But this holiday season, shoppers turned a page back into shopping local. “You can buy a book from lots and lots of places these days. Big box stores, online,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — An architectural firm in Duluth is bringing the holiday spirit to the Northland. DSGW Architecture has built their annual Gingerbread Village. The company started this tradition during the pandemic as a way to get together and celebrate when they couldn’t have their Christmas parties. It has expanded over the years with themes such as a ski village…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northwood Children’s Services received a big check Tuesday, thanks to a generous donation from RSM Duluth. It’s all part of the financial service’s Power of Love, nationwide fundraising initiative supporting youth in the areas of education, hunger, housing, and health. They chose Northwood Children’s Services because the non-profit aligns perfectly with those areas. And along with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you looking for a new lunch spot? In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor, we take you to LuLu’s Pizza, a family run shop right in the heart of downtown Duluth. LuLu’s offers pizza by the slice at lunchtime Tuesday through Friday, with a dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. Categories: Business, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News –…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A local business is keeping it cheesy this holiday season. Yes, Cheese located in Superior, is offering Christmas boxes filled with festive treats for any family gatherings or holiday work parties. They are even selling “12 Days of Cheese-mas” advent calendar style boxes. A majority of the cheeses are from Wisconsin, and they have also partnered with…
DULUTH, Minn. — The developer of a 15-story high rise planned for downtown Duluth since 2018 says the building will be completed by the fall of 2025. The fencing surrounding the site on the 300 block of East Superior Street has been updated with renderings of the 200-unit building. Rendering of the high rise It’ll be known as The Lakeview. …
DULUTH, Minn. – Without discussion and against the wishes of Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert, the Duluth City Council approved three appointments by outgoing Mayor Emily Larson at Monday night’s city council meeting, and it included appointing former city councilor Zack Filipovich to the DECC’s board. Reinert had called on the council to deny Larson’s appointments, He said the 60-40 win on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is in power until Jan. 2, and she is using that power to appoint former city councilor Zack Filipovich to a seat on the DECC board that’s opening up at the end of the year. It’s a move by Larson that goes against the request of Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert. Last week, Reinert told…
DULUTH, Minn. — There is news that the Northern Lights Express passenger rail project between Duluth Superior and Minneapolis is getting federal funding for more planning. The Northern Light Express route is one of 47 projects that will each receive up to $500,000. The Minnesota DOT will use the money to update the work it completed in 2017. The money…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There’s a new place for you to get your Bou’ in Hermantown. After many requests for a location in Hermantown, the new spot for Caribou Coffee is officially open. The shop serves more than just coffee with plenty of options including baked goods, smoothies, teas, and more. It is drive-thru and walk up only with a mission…
Ten rail projects across the country received over $8 billion in funding Friday, but the proposed Northern Lights Express was not one of them. The Federal Railroad Administration announced its choices Friday. While not included in the major funding for projects, the Duluth/Superior to the Twin Cities proposal was among dozens of ideas that will receive much smaller funding of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Grill has released a new cookbook just in time for the holidays. After the pandemic the menu switched to primarily focus on brunch and the restaurant had been receiving many requests for the new recipes. So, the new cookbook was born. Brunch at the Duluth Grill features cocktails and dishes you wouldn’t traditionally see on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Planet Fitness to the community Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was held as a way to officially announce the fitness center as the newest Chamber members. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgement free zone meaning they offer a clean, comfortable, and non-intimidating environment. They are open 24 hours and…
DULUTH, Minn. – With one month to go before a change in office at Duluth City Hall, Duluth Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert is wrapping up his civilian life and securing a core leadership team to join him in January. Beyond that, he told FOX 21 how he’ll handle inheriting Mayor Emily Larson’s budget for 2024, and he addressed his critics who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Welcoming customers and serving food is where Lyla Abukhodair feels right at home. She grew up in rural Duluth by Lake Superior hearing the stories of her father, who was born in Palestine. Together with her mother, they provided a home filled with love and support of one another and a unique love of cooking. As a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Red Kettle Queen made an appearance at the Miller Hill Mall Tuesday. Located by the JCPenney, the Queen’s hopes were to get more families and children involved in giving back. But with only 16 days left of the Red Kettle Season, the Queen is concerned about where the donations numbers stand. Funds raised during the Christmas…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Whether you’re playing the Amsoil or just learning the chords, Morgan Music on Banks Avenue in Superior is here for you. “We employ friendly gear gurus,” said Tal Morgan, owner of Morgan Music. “Noncommissioned. They’re just here to help you on your journey.” Opening their doors in November they’ve already seen a healthy flow of local musicians….
DULUTH, Minn. — The lack of snow and comfortable temperatures had people out and about at the Duluth Winter Village at the DECC. Local businesses, a majority from Canal Park and Lincoln Park, sat along the Irvin in wooden cabins for the last day of the winter village. Wintergreen Northern Wear was there for it’s second year setting up a…
Duluth, MN – The owners of KQDS-TV, FOX21, have entered into an agreement for the sale of the station. Red River Broadcast Co., LLC has signed an asset purchase agreement with Coastal Television. Coastal Television operates ten television stations in seven states; Alaska, Wyoming, New York, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Indiana. “We think Coastal will be a good fit for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia healthcare workers have announced their filing to join the Minnesota Nurses Association. The healthcare workers wanting to unionize include nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists. They’re part of what’s called the Essentia East Market, which extends from Brainerd north to International Falls and Duluth, and east to Ashland and Hayworth, Wisconsin. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 learned Tuesday that construction crews are back on site of a delayed housing development (Urbane 218) in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. But the final piece of funding from LISC, which halted the project in August, is still not in the developer’s hands. Merge Urban Development told FOX 21 Tuesday the company is “currently paying for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cyber Monday sales are happening everywhere but here in Duluth one local store is making sure you can score the perfect deal. Duluth Pack begins preparing as early as June for what they call the store’s biggest sales period of the year. The offerings are up to 50% off holiday sweaters, popular apparel is anywhere from 15…
(AP) — Consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they begin to cap off the five-day post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of our everyday lives and much of the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday –- a term coined back in 2005 by the National Retail Federation –- continues to…
DULUTH, Minn. –Chat/GPT and AI are some things we are hearing more about every day, but what is it in a nutshell? To get a better understanding, earlier this week FOX 21 talked with Thomas Fellows, an expert in the field. Here’s what he had to say about Chat/GPT and AI. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Who doesn’t like a fresh start…not to mention a new place for a familiar face? Wednesday was a soft launch of sorts for the new home of Apricot Lane Boutique. It’s been off the radar for a couple months while they moved from their Miller Hill Mall location to West Central Entrance. Owner Wendy Myers could not…
DULUTH, Minn. — Holidays are a time to be with family and friends.. but what about your pets? Canal Bark in Duluth is making sure dogs are able to celebrate Thanksgiving as well. Any dog staying at the facility that has opted into their special meal will get a full Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. That includes a turkey treat, wet food…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Snowmaking season began at Spirit Mountain Tuesday evening. This comes after frustrations from staff because of the unseasonably warm weather for much of November. Usually the ski hill opens on Black Friday, but that won’t be happening this season. None the less, opening day will arrive soon, as temperatures are forecast to continue to be well below…
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…
