DULUTH, Minn. – Downtown Duluth is shining bright once again, after residents and city workers pitched in for a little spring cleaning. The Greater Downtown Council had to postpone the annual event due to Tuesday’s heavy rainfall. However, business and property owners, the Clean and Safe Team, along with City Street crews helped wash away the winter dirt from 10…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mining industry leaders are in Duluth this week as part of the 90th annual SME Conference at the DECC. The conference features more than 200 companies showing off the latest trends in mining and plenty of discussion about where the industry is headed. “We truly believe we can mine here, we can keep it local, use our…
DULUTH, Minn. — In need of new bed sheets or pillows? St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth might have what you’re looking for. The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild is holding a discount bedding fair in the hospital lobby on First Street in Duluth. Bed sheets, pillows, blankets and more are all being sold at discount prices. This is a fundraiser…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Exotic animals are increasing in popularity across much of the United States. In the Northland, little creatures known as sugar gliders are making way into homes. The market for these furry friends is quite competitive and comes with much responsibility. “They’re like potato chips, you can’t have just one,” said Amy Laessig, Founder, Superior Suggies. In a…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A different kind of vigil was held outside Cloquet City Hall Tuesday that didn’t involve a death. It was instead a community effort to close what some consider a growing divide between the City Council, residents, and the Police Department. This all stems around Police Chief Steve Stracek, who was put on paid administrative leave about a…
Although it’s been rainy and chilly to start the week, Spring is here and many are gearing up for the camping season. Local outdoor experts spoke with FOX 21 to give some tips on having a successful trip. “As soon as the weather begins to warm up and the days get longer you start thinking about camping,” said Greg Pinther,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A truly historic theatre in Virginia is undergoing major renovations. Virginia’s Lyric Opera House opened in 1912 and remains one of Minnesota’s last remaining vaudeville theatres. “You can feel the creativity,” says Lyric Center for the Arts Executive Director Mary McReynolds. “You can feel the history.” “The sound, the sight lines, the closeness, the intimacy to the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Picking up a slice can mean a tasty dinner for many Northlanders, but for one family it means carrying on a tradition. This year Sammy’s Pizza Inc. is celebrating 63 years. Sam Perrella is the Vice President for Sammy’s Pizza Inc. and is the third generation working for Sammy’s Pizza. His grandfather started the business in 1954…
Superior, Wis. For 3 consecutive years winters have been relatively warm. Because of the warmer weather the deer population has continued to grow according to Wisconsin department of natural resources. The herd needs to be thinned so the DNR plans to issue 50% more antler-less deer. “We think we’re at a point where we can issue a few of those…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of Superior is looking at getting some new market-rate apartments, with construction beginning this summer. A new 54-unit apartment building would go at the corner of North 13th Street and Weeks Avenue. The group who will own the property, P and R Twin Ports Properties, is purchasing the property for a little less than $160,000. It…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The warm spring Easter day had Northlanders outdoors taking in the holiday and even taking a swing. It was a great day to be outside and a lot of families used the beautiful weather to play their first round of golf for the season. Many courses, like Nemadji Golf Club in Superior, are now open for business….
DULUTH, Minn. – In an effort to get more community involvement in the outdoors, the Hartley Nature Center is issuing a challenge to four local communities. Not everybody can walk up to a tree and know exactly what they’re looking at “This right here is a White Pine.” Wouldn’t it be nice to know what you were looking at? Did…
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids started celebrating Easter by having breakfast with a certain bunny. Dozens of families turned out for the 5th annual breakfast with the Easter bunny at the Depot. Not only was plenty of food on the menu, but also face paintings an Easter egg hunt egg dying and much more. Officials say breakfast with the bunny is…
DULUTH, Minn. -As temperatures get warmer, it’s time for people to get back into their yards and start cleaning up old leaves and brush. It is illegal to burn yard waste within the city limits of Duluth; it’s also illegal to throw these materials in the garbage. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) will take your yard waste and…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s almost Easter Sunday, and there are many restaurants here in the Northland preparing for a busy day, especially at breakfast and brunch. Among them is The Boat Club in Duluth’s Fitgers complex. The Boat Club is offering an upscale brunch buffet, with carved meats, breakfast items, and their signature seafood dishes. The restaurant has only been…
Superior, Wis. Tomorrow is set to be another hard hitting Saturday night at Wessman Arena. This time though the game won’t be hockey. Instead the Harbor City Roller Dame Nautikills. Open their 10th anniversary season against the Minnesota Roller Girls’ Dagger Dolls. The Nautikills are one of the top 300 teams in the world and say they’re ready for some…
Duluth, Minn. It was an evening of magic and laughs tonight at Clyde Iron Works all for a good cause. Kids of all ages came to enjoy one of the Midwest’s most in demand entertainers. Magician Jonathan May. Tonight 100% of the proceeds went to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank back pack program. The money raised tonight will go a long…
Duluth, Minn. Easter fun got an early start tonight at Duluth’s Edgewater Resort. Families spending the night had a chance to hunt for Easter eggs hidden in the resort’s arcade. “We want families to feel like when they come here they’re not just coming here for a water park or something generic. So that they have something very specific to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Construction on 4th Street in Duluth will pick back up next Monday. Last year, crews completed work to replace old utilities and damaged roads between 6th and 10th Avenue East. Construction will be done in phases, starting between 10th and 19th Avenue East , and continue down to Wallace Avenue as work is completed. That portion of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Easter is just days away and if you haven’t started baking yet, no need to worry! Johnson’s Bakery in Duluth has you covered. The long-time Duluth Bakery is currently taking orders for buns, pies, tortes, cookies, cakes and more. The bakery has two locations in Duluth: 2230 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806 – (218) 727-1889 4509 E…
BIWABIK, Minn. – Burnt Onion Kitchen and Brews is the restaurant in the new chalet at Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota. It’s headed up by Chef Dan Schimka. There is hand-crafted beer, hand-cut steaks, seafood flown in from Hawaii and fresh pasta. For this week’s Cooking Connection Chef Dan taught FOX 21’s William Seay how to make a hot and cold…
Duluth, Minn.-Duluth Parks and Recreation celebrated another year with their annual commission meeting. The night was to recap accomplishments, look towards the future and recognize key partners that have played a significant role in moving forward several park plans. One of those plans is the reconstruction of Lincoln Park “There are issues that we’ve had with the park. It was…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – 2017-2018 seasons for its Main Stage, Underground, Children’s Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) series! Featuring six sensational titles in the Main Stage season, the Duluth Playhouse is ready for its next stage at the NorShor and its 650-seat theatre. MAIN STAGE 2017-2018 SEASON* Rumors by Neil Simon September 21-October 1, 2017 A Christmas…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and other city officials announced a new initiative to reduce Duluth’s carbon footprint. The Canal Park steam plant, Duluth Energy Systems, is going completely coal free for the next seven months. Mayor Larson believes this pilot initiative is a big step toward her goal of reducing Duluth’s carbon emissions by 80% before the year…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth company is making a name for itself, working on custom projects for other local business. Sheet Metal Solutions hosted an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday at their new location in Lincoln Park. Last year, Mark and Becky LaTour moved their business from a small workshop at their home, to a new 5,000 square foot…
DULUTH, Minn. – Things were getting toasty in the Northland Wednesday, and no, we’re not talking weather! Northlanders are taking part in National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, especially the staff at Toasty’s Sandwich Shop in Duluth. Owner Tom Hagen says since the opening of their second location on Superior Street, business is booming. Toasty’s is using all fresh ingredients in…
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 100 employers packed the DECC today for the annual Northland Career Fair. Job seekers were able to meet with employers and apply for a variety of jobs. One official from the event told us, the job market is getting stronger in this area. “There’s full-time, part-time, seasonal – there’s just really everything, which is just amazing to me,”…
DULUTH, Minn.-Your tax filing date is fast approaching. On Tuesday you are supposed to have all you information turned into the IRS, otherwise you can be fined. One local expert from Community Action Duluth, offered up some advice for those who owe the government some money. “You don’t necessarily have to pay balance due,” said Julia Cheng, of Community Action…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly a year since Bagley and Company Jewelers closed shop in downtown Duluth after an impressive 131 years of business. The former Bagley’s building has since been sold to a Texas investor with Northland ties. But recently, the Bagley family parted ways with all their treasured hand-made jewelry cases built in 1904 – which is…
Duluth, Minn. The Women Today Magazine was celebrating all women in the Twin Ports this afternoon. It was the first ever event called “Women as a driving force” at the Northland Country Club this afternoon. Tonight was a celebration of all the hard work the women do in our area to keep the community striving. “The women in the twin…
Duluth, Minn. Denfeld High School is looking to make some big changes for next school year. The school will no longer be considered just a public school but a fully functioning community school. A community school integrates focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement. Which will then leads to improved student learning, stronger…
DULUTH, Minn. — Economic sanctions against nations like Russia or Cuba have made headlines in recent years. And they can even affect those at our local universities. Patrick Briscoe is the Export Controls and International Projects Officer within the University of Minnesota system. Briscoe’s job is to train staff members on how to comply with federal laws when doing university…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the season for spring cleaning, something that is also true for Duluth’s homeless population. A group of helpful Duluthians and some homeless folks themselves were seen picking up garbage near a campsite where many spend the night. This is a community group organized an alliance with CHUM, the Duluth Police Department, and officials with the City…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Duluth today leading a transportation summit to exchange ideas and opinions about infrastructure challenges in Minnesota. Transportation and business leaders from across Northeastern Minnesota talked with Senator Klobuchar about what they think is needed to improve infrastructure across the region. That includes a lot more than roads and highways. Improvements to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers say they want to combat a rapidly declining bee population by giving Wisconsin beekeepers tax exemptions. Representative Amy Loudenbeck said in a memo Tuesday she and Senator Steve Nass are seeking co-sponsors on a bill that would define beekeeping in state law. It would also extend to beekeepers sales and use tax exemptions on…
DULUTH, Minn. – For guys that take a little pride when they get dressed in the morning we have the place for you. This week’s edition of Knowing Your Neighbor we take to into downtown Duluth to Mainstream Fashion for Men. No matter the occasion or the season, you can find whatever you need here at mainstream fashion for men. They…
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ORLANDO (FOX 13) – Fresh Express is issuing a precautionary recall of a particular salad mix after two people in Florida found a decaying bat inside a container. The Centers for Disease Control is working with state health officials and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to figure out how the bat ended up inside the Organic Marketside Spring Mix….
SUPERIOR, WI – A man who was burned while working at Fraser Shipyards in Superior in February has died. The incident occurred Feb. 6 during work when Joseph Burch was working on a vessel undergoing services and repairs by Fraser. The ship was in winter layup in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. “Fraser Shipyards is saddened to learn of the death of Mr….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have approved an amendment that would let Enbridge Energy bypass the Public Utilities Commission and build a replacement for its aging Line 3 oil pipeline. It passed largely along party lines Thursday by a vote of 75-57. Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington amended his jobs and energy bill to allow Enbridge to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today is a day for popcorn lovers. The sweet and salty treat, caramel corn, is celebrated every April 6. Fannie Rose Candy Shop in Duluth makes fresh popcorn daily. They make several blends including a trio mix, theater popcorn, cheese popcorn, birthday cake popcorn, and of course caramel popcorn. Fannie Rose is located at 103 E. Superior St., Duluth,…
(KMSP) – Panera Bread Co. has agreed to sell itself to JAB Holding Co., the company that also owns Caribou Coffee. The St. Louis-based bakery and café chain is being bought out for approximately $7.5 billion, according a news release. In comparison, JAB acquired Caribou Coffee for $340 million in 2013, the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal reported. The sale…
Current City Councilman Brent Fennessey reacts after a tough hard fought loss to Jim Paine to become the next Mayor of Superior. He says being on the City Council will still allow him to work closely with the city and hes excited to work with Jim as the new Mayor. Categories: Business, Community, Education, News, News – Latest News
Officially with 58% of the vote, Jim Paine is now the Mayor of Superior. Paine defeated City Councilman Brent Fennessey by over 700 votes. Paine announced his candidacy back in October of 2016 when then Mayor Bruce Hagen decided it was time to step down. Jim Paine is allowed to start moving into the Mayor’s office tomorrow. Current Mayor Bruce…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Here are the official April 4th election results from the City of Superior: Mayor Paine 2849 Fennessey 2058 2nd District Van Sickle 276 Harp 192 4th District Sweeney 382 6th District Garfield 142 Elm 141 8th District Herrick 164 Sutherland 268 10th District Dalbec 209 Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest…
Payless Logo (PRNewsFoto/Payless ShoeSource, Inc.) NEW YORK (AP) — Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be immediately closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in…
Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Experts spoke up for the need to understand that it is a difficult subject to talk about, but silence is never the answer. “You…
Superior, Wis. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month but Superior took it a step further. It all happened this afternoon to kick off the month long campaign. Mayor Bruce Hagen proclaimed today as “Celebrate Children Day” in Superior. According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700 thousand children are abused or neglected in the U.S. each year and about…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior city officials broke ground Monday on the Belknap Street reconstruction project. The project will starts west of Banks Avenue and extend east through the Hill Avenue intersection. During the reconstruction, Belknap will be completely revamped as the roadways, sidewalks, and underground utilities will all be worked on. “This is critical when we look at enhancing our…
Superior, Wis. The City of Superior is gearing up for a new mayor to be elected in less than 24 hours from now. It was October of 2016 when current mayor Bruce Hagen decided that it was in his best interest to step aside and let another candidate take the realm. Brent Fennessey and Jim Paine have done all they…
