SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS has begun its 2025-2026 recital series, starting a new season of music in Superior. The series began with a performance from a few UWS faculty and is always free for students to attend. While all the performances will feature classical music, the variety of performances is a big reason why the music department believes everyone should…
Halestorm DULUTH, Min. – Halestorm will be performing September 27, 2025 at AMSOIL Arena. The Halestorm tour is supporting of their latest album release Everest. They are co-billed with Lindsey Stirling on this part of the tour. Lzzy and Lindsey had a big song together more than 10-years ago called “Shatter Me”. It went platinum, but it took this long…
DULUTH, Minn. – Back by popular demand, as the saying goes. The 2025-2026 season of Broadway at the DECC is a go. Season 2’s line-up includes The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, and the beloved classic, The Music Man. There will also be a seasonal performance with A Magical Cirque Christmas. Indiana-based promoter The Roberts…
DULUTH, Minn. — Since March, the Lake Superior Zoo has been home to a few new residents, and now, those residents are needing a little public support to ensure a comfortable future at the zoo. “We are trying to raise awareness for our “New Beginnings” campaign that is supporting our rescue.” said Lead Zookeeper Emily Perala. “Earlier this year, the…
DULUTH, MINN- Superior resident Brinn Gordon is a multi-talented individual. During the day, they’re a bank teller. By night, they’re a DJ, rapper, and a drag performer. As a child, their family would either sing in choir or play instruments. They would watch music videos on the Black Entertainment Television and Music Television channels, that’s when they knew there was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Cowboy hats are back in style, as the 34th ‘Great Northern Classic Rodeo’ rides again, in Superior the weekend of Aug. 29. The rodeo, which spent its first two seasons in Duluth, before moving to the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior in the early 1990’s, has been a staple for decades, and it’s all possible…
DULUTH, Minn. — School returning and cooler weather means a family favorite Duluth event has concluded for the season. “Movies in the Park” at Leif Erickson Park wrapped up its 2025 lineup on Aug. 29, and in the spirit of “back-to-school”, the event finished the summer off with a classic in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, as moviegoers propped up a…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (AP) – It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday. It’s the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world….
DULUTH, MINN- Brian Gandy, John Hakala, and Adam Mahoney are three close friends from Grand Rapids Minnesota. Their passions for music started as young as seven, they have memories to rocking out to the band Kiss with their families and picking up guitars while coming to the realizations they found their callings. They started off playing songs on Brian’s back…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Min. & CHISHOLM, Min. – A movie produced in large part in Northern Minnesota now has an official new poster. “Small Town Girl” director Bill Cooper announced the poster in an e-mail blast to film followers. He also announced composer Brian Bryson will officially be the music supervisor for the post-production of the film. The…
Noah Hobbs DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo Board of Directors has announced Noah Hobbs as its Interim Executive Director. Hobbs will take the role effective August 25, 2025. Lake Superior Zoo Board President James Lewis said in the announcement, “Noah brings a unique blend of local knowledge, community connection, and proven leadership… His deep roots in Duluth and…
DULUTH, MINN- Jeremy Dickson is a man of many hats. He’s a retired volunteer firefighter, a local filmmaker, but you may know him as a Twin Ports Ghostbuster. Better known as the man behind the wheel of the Ectomobile. It all started with his love for the 80s movie, Ghostbusters; starring Bill Murry. Dickson says, Ghostbusters was the first movie…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 36 years now, Blues Fest has rocked the Bayfront. And no matter what the weather is, that has never stopped the dedicated fans. “I mean, we’ve been coming for 20 years. And we’ve been baked, we’ve been frozen, we’ve been drenched, we’ve done it all,” explained Phil Vanschepen, a longtime Blues Fest Attendee. Overtime, it’s grown quite…
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died Thursday at age 71, Florida police said. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a morning call about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook. Hogan,…
HIBBING, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has worked to remove George and Georgia Andria from the Borealis Art Guild’s board and bank accounts. The Attorney General’s Office announced July 23, 2025 they reached separate settlements with both the Borealis Art Guild, and its founders, George and Georgia Andria. There have been allegations that the nonprofit’s…
Itasca County EAB Emergency Quarantine 07/23/2025 ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Itasca County for the first time. A suspected EAB infestation was reported by a homeowner on Pokegama Lake, south of Grand Rapids. Because this is the first time EAB has been identified in Itasca County, the Minnesota Department of…
(AP) – Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s never too early to start thinking of the holidays. Because today, the DECC announced the return of one of its special Christmas shows. ‘Mannheim Steamroller’ by Chip Davis will be rolling its way back to the DECC on December 17th. It will take place at 7 PM in the Symphony Hall. The group is known for…
FOX21 KQDS-TV is working hard to reach a new agreement with DirectTV Network so that DirectTV can once again provide FOX21 to its subscribers. DirectTV and FOX21 came to an impasse negotiating the renewal that would allow DirectTV Network to retransmit the station’s signal. As a result, FOX21 is no longer being carried by DirectTV as of July 17, 2025. DirectTV…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC is Paws-itively filled with dogs for the Duluth Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. Over one hundred and fifty breeds will be competing for Best in Show. This is the largest dog sporting event in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. The show has competitors compete for the best in their breed. Then it’s on to competing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Aerial Lift Bridge and Minnesota slip bridge will have special lift schedules during Festival of Sail. On Thursday, June 10, 2025 the Parade of Sail will travel under the Aerial Lift Bridge. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am and end around 1:00 pm. During the Parade of Sail, the public should expect longer…
DULUTH, Minn. — Anyone that’s been in Duluth long enough knows the roar of the Blue Angels’ jets racing across the sky. Thousands will gather at the Airport this weekend, to watch as they perform dazzling stunts. They’ll do practice runs throughout today and tomorrow, getting a lay of the land before the big event. But, before the practice runs…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend marked the 53rd annual Park Point art fair People gathered at the annual art fair held at the Park Point recreation area for a weekend of celebration. This lively event is the region’s longest-running art fair held outdoors, and it features food, live music, demonstrations, family activities, and a variety of handmade arts, ensuring something…
SPOONER, Wisc. and DULUTH, Minn. — The Spooner Rodeo kicks off July 10th and excitement is building. As one of the most iconic midwestern rodeos, Spooner Rodeo is known for being three days of thrilling competition. Participants can earn their entry into other rodeos and potentially make their way to nationals in Las Vegas. Locally though, it’s a fun family…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – ‘Small Town Girl’, a mystery film with a message set in the 1970s, is about to wrap up filming in Chisholm and the surrounding areas. The film script landed in northern Minnesota due to the benefits of stackable local rebates offering up to 45% back, which is an incentive that benefits both filmmakers and the local community….
Small Town Girl Poster HIBBING, Minn. — ‘Small Town Girl’ wrapped up its second week of filming last Friday. Filming was set to take only eighteen days. There was a one day delay due to storms, but other than that production is moving swiftly. The film is about a girl who goes missing and the town atmosphere following the disappearance….
DULUTH, Minn.– In a few short weeks, a longtime performer at Bayfront Park is gearing up to ‘Party in the Park’ once more. Alongside celebrating rock and roll, ‘Hairball’ is hitting a major milestone. For a quarter of a century, ‘Hairball’ has been rocking the nation. Getting their start at small bars, their band covers favorites such as ‘Motley Crue’…
DULUTH, Minn. – Eight writers, eight directors and 40 actors got together last Friday to create eight different sketches with Rubber Chicken Theater that were performed in front of a live audience within 24 hours. Common Cameo Dan Hanger FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was the common cameo for all sketches. It was a lot of dedication and a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger is inviting the public to his dog Brewster’s 15th Birthday Bash at Fitger’s Courtyard in Duluth on Tuesday, June 24. The fun will be part of A Place for Fido’s Doggy Yappy Hour from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event is free an open to the public. Dogs are invited, too. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is in the beginning stages of getting public feedback on the future of Park Point’s recreational area at the end of the point. People met at the Lafayette Community Center to share ideas and thoughts regarding the future of Park Point’s recreational area at the end of the point. Duluth Parks and Recreation…
DULUTH, Minn. — New lifetime movie, ‘The Hockey Moms Revenge’, is being filmed locally. The movie is about two hockey moms who just want to see their son succeed. It comes to head at a big championship, and one mom has to win. “This is, of course, an exaggeration for the most part of you know, really, just parents who…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 42nd annual Music in the Park concert series kicked off this evening at Chester Park. The beloved summer music series, presented by Duluth Parks and Recreation in partnership with Chester Bowl, features family-friendly performances. Each concert showcased local artists from different genres. The concerts will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 to 8 p.m. from now until…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Music in the park is back with a fabulous line-up of free concerts. Kicking off with local legend Charlie Parr on July 18th, these concerts are all ages and open to the public. Over the past four years of these concerts, they’ve grown exponentially. There is now even a City Center Park project in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bayfront Festival Park will be filled with music and energy this summer as a busy lineup sees classic favorites return. As the management of Bayfront returned to the DECC this year, the entertainment venue will continue its legacy of concerts, festivals and craft shows. It will be a busy summer as Bayfront will be hosting events almost…
DULUTH, Minn. – Zeitgeist is hosting a short play fest and Willy Wonka during the first week of June. This week, Zeitgeist is teaming up with Renegade Comedy and Hucklebeary to create multiple events for locals to enjoy. They will be hosting Barrel of Laughs, a short play festival centered on comedy, in the teatro. This will be the first time…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Minn. – A new indie film is being shot in Northern Minnesota. The film, titled ‘Small Town Girl’ is a mystery movie. It focuses on a single mother and her daughter who disappears. The film looks at the interactions and gossip following the disappearance. In addition to the filming being done in Minnesota, Seventy percent…
SIDE LAKE, Minn. – One Minnesota Lottery players won the nearly a $100,000 jackpot playing Minnesota’s Progressive Print-N-Play game. The winning ticket was sold at C C Campground 717, located at 7595 McCarthy Beach Road in Side Lake on May 23. C C Campground will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Progressive Print-N-Play is an instant-win style…
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76. Wendt’s family said he died early Tuesday morning, peacefully in his sleep while…
You will be able to see all of the Green Bay Packers Preseason Games once again on FOX 21. The schedule was just officially released. The pre-season games are: 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug. 9 vs New York Jets Noon CT Saturday, Aug. 16 at Indianapolis Colts 3 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug. 23 vs Seattle Seahawks. Categories: Entertainment, Professional Sports,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Comedian Nate Bargatze made history May 8, 2025 breaking AMSOIL Arena all-time attendance record with an unprecedented 7,840 tickets sold. Nate Bargatze Big Dub Eyes Tour Artwork Bargatze’s “Big Dumb Eyes” world tour kicked off its U.S. leg at Duluth’s AMSOIL Arena. The Grammy-nominated comedian’s performance surpassed the previous attendance record held by music legend Elton John. John’s…
DULUTH, MN – Halestorm & Lindsey Stirling will be co-headlining a show at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday, September 27, 2025. They’re called two of music’s most dynamic live performers. This pairing brings together Halestorm’s raw, guitar-driven power with Stirling’s mesmerizing violin artistry and choreography. Led by charismatic vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale, Halestorm has become one of rock’s most thrilling live acts….
Duluth, MN — Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning artists Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery are teaming up for their “Two for the Road Tour”. Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery It will make as stop at AMSOIL Arena on December 6. Billboard Magazine says Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music.” Lynch has nine…
DULUTH, Minn. — Riverdance has launched a brand new North American tour that celebrates 30 years of the international Irish dance phenomenon, and they’re making a stop in Duluth in May. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation rejuvenates the original show with new costumes, lighting and choreography. The new generation of performers, who are part of the 40-city tour, weren’t…
DULUTH, MN – The All-American Club in Duluth is hosting a fundraiser for Honor Flight Northland. It is scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm. Honor Flight brings veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor. Veterans from across Northeast Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin are eligible for the local chapter’s trip. The…
GREEN BAY, WI & SUPERIOR, WI – Eddie’s Restaurant is one of 20 Wisconsin Supper Clubs that are taking part in “Taste of the Draft”. It is being called the “ultimate supper club experience” which will take place the day before the NFL Draft starts in Green Bay. The April 23, 2025 event will be a gathering of culinary &…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– After experiencing a rough winter season which resulted in 100-thousand dollars in damage, The Lake County Historical Society is excited to be opening its doors to their light house. The 3M Birthplace Museum, and the Keepers Quarters experienced frozen pipes, which ended in some burst radiators. To help cover some of those costs, back in February, the…
TWIN PORTS — From the sound quality to the artistry vinyl records have made their comeback. Large department stores often carry some of the most popular records. But more unique selections are best found at your local record store. Vinyl records have made their way back into mainstream media. Local shops River City Records and Globe News are catering…
Chum’s 20th annual Rhubarb Festival is moving to a new location. After several years at First Lutheran Church and Holy Rosary School. it will be moving to at Asbury United Methodist Church. It’s located at 6822 Grand Avenue near the Lake Superior Zoo. The fest will take place Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In a news release Chum’s…
DULUTH, Minn.– Engines are revving at Spirit Mountain this weekend, as the highly anticipated Amsoil Snocross Tournament began today. Spirit Mountain has welcomed snowmobile racers from around the globe for three decades now. But this year, instead of having the race in November, they’re ending the biggest snocross event in the world this weekend. Nearly 700 racers of all ages…
DULUTH, Minn — The 4th Annual Minnesota Film Fest Kicked off today! About 120 independent films will be shown through Sunday. Zeitgeist Arts is hosting the event. Everyone is welcome to attend, there are single show tickets available as well as festival passes. They are also holding Q and A’s, various panels, and live performances. Many of the filmmakers…
