DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend music, food, artisans and dancing will be taking over Bayfront Festival Park. The 12th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is taking place. It all starts Saturday, July 15 when gates open at 11 a.m. Music begins at 1 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. Tickets are available online, at the gate or at…
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Superior, Wis. The beef auction one of the most popular events at the head of the lakes fair was held tonight 4h kids ranging from the 3rd to 12th grades we’re able to show off their farm raised animals tonight in front of a huge crowd. Tonight marks the end of months of hard work inside the barn. The kids…
http://hermantownsummerfest.org/schedule.html The Hermantown Summerfest kicked off today. The event is really a celebration of the community as a whole. Today included tons of food, open houses and even a pet parade. That’s just a little taste of what’s in store for the rest of the week. Many local businesses give generously to provide free activities for all ages throughout the…
DULUTH, Minn. – 34 artists from around the country are taking part in the Plein Aire Duluth: Paint du Nord outdoor painting festival this week. Artists have been working their way through the city, capturing different aspects of Duluth’s beauty. Wednesday’s backdrop was Glensheen Mansion, where artists were scattered throughout the grounds with their paint and canvases. “Today I want…
PROCTOR, Minn.-The South St. Louis County Fair began today in Proctor. Multiple farm animals have already made their way to some of the exhibits. Many of Northlanders bringing in the animals have been doing so for years. “We’ve had kiddos that have been here since they were in kindergarten and are graduating now,” said Annette Wilton, co-barn director. The fair runs…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – One of Superior’s biggest summer attractions is now underway. The Head of the Lakes Fair kicked off Monday evening. Carnival rides, games and food will be out at the fairgrounds through Sunday. Festivities got started with some dirt track racing over at the AMSOIL Speedway. “I think it’s all the grilling that brings people in” said Jodi…
PROCTOR, Minn. – The South St. Louis County Fair kicks off Wednesday. Organizers were busy setting up rides and booths at the Proctor fairgrounds. The fair has been going on for almost a century, and this year, where will be an endure race, a petting zoo, live music, and of course 4-H competitions. “Throughout the week we’ll have animals being…
DULUTH, Minn. – A downtown, summertime tradition will be shutting down parts of Superior Street once again. The Sidewalk Days Festival begins Wednesday, July 12 and runs through Friday, July 14. About 80 vendors are expected to participate. There will be a car show, crafts, clothes, food, live music and more. New this year, there will be a selfie scavanger…
CASTLE DANGER, Minn. – In a little shop along the North Shore dozens of Northland artists and crafters display their passions. “There are some forms that are kind of lost. Like, we have a lady that does tatting. Most people don’t even know what tatting is,” said Mabel Tarlton, President of the Board for Northwoods Pioneer Gallery and Gifts. Northwoods…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Head of the Lakes Fair starts Tuesday. For a complete list of festivities, click here. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
NORTH SHORE, Minn.-It’s festival weekend on the North Shore as both Silver Bay and Two Harbors will host some weekend events. In Two Harbors, Heritage Days is being held which includes a parade Saturday, music, and plenty of local delicacies. Much the same is going on in Silver Bay as their parade kicked off tonight for Bay Days – on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Several parents throughout the Northland are looking for ways to keep their kids busy while they’re off from school for the summer. Spirit Mountain in Duluth is hosting several camps to encourage kids to stay moving and try new activities. The following is a sample of the camp programs offered in July at Spirit Mountain, based on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Sidewalk Days Festival is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 12 and run through July 14. Vendors will hit the bricks of West Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West to offer up some mouth-watering food, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family. Events for the festival include: Sidewalk Shuffle 5K – 12…
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CLOQUET, Minn. – Starting tonight, music will be filling Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College’s Ampitheater Stage. The 2017 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. every Thursday night in July. The first performer of the series, Todd Eckart, visited FOX 21 to chat about the series, his new album and to play…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Concerts on the Pier series kicked off Wednesday night at Glensheen Mansion with live music from Duluth’s very own the Boomchucks. Some set up chairs along the shoreline, while others arrived by boat and paddle board to enjoy some free entertainment on Lake Superior. “This is one of our most favorite event series of the year,”…
HAYWARD, Wis. – The American Birkebeiner Foundation has joined forces with the Lumberjack World Championships for the annual Lumberjack 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 22. The Lumberjack Run marks the blending of two community events, the American Birkebeiner ski race and the Lumberjack World Championship, both designed by Hayward native, Tony Wise. Both events have grown to draw competitors from…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Transit Authority has announced it will provide special evening service between downtown Duluth, downtown Superior, and the Head of the Lakes Fair. The special evening service will run from Wednesday, July 12 and continue through Saturday, July 15. Service will depart from downtown Duluth hourly from 6:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. with service along Route…
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Saturday, July 8, superheroes will be flying into the Duluth Playhouse ready to work together and save the day. Imaginarium: Superheroes! will be performed July 8 through July 23 every Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the show starts at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Sundays performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Two brothers and the girl…
SPOONER, Wisc. – Happening Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9, thousands will crowd into the town of Spooner, Wisconsin, for the 64th Annual Spooner Rodeo. This year Queen Missa Taylor and Princess Katie Crosby stopped by the FOX 21 Studios to chat about the jam packed three days of events. A full schedule is listed below: 2017 Spooner Rodeo…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Most Northlanders have heard the name Martin Pattison and understand the incredible impact he had on the City of Superior any beyond. But what about another group of about a dozen who lived at his mansion as well? In this week’s Northland Uncovered, we learn a little about them and the new way they’re being honored on…
DULUTH, Minn., – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Duluth on Monday to show support for craft breweries. Alongside local business leaders and local elected officials, Klobuchar met with the owners of Canal Park Brewing Company to discuss how the craft beer industry has helped Minnesota’s economy. Klobuchar is currently working on legislation that would lower federal excise taxes for…
ASHLAND, Wisc. – A popular attraction is back this summer in Ashland. The city’s mural trolley tours started back up last week. Every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer, the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce leads groups around the city’s historic downtown Main Street business district. Along the route, 15 hand–painted murals depicting the history of Ashland. The mural tour…
DULUTH, Minn. -The Greater Downtown Council along with other fine sponsors are excited to invite the community to Leif Erikson Park for the 2017 Movies in the Park series. Every Friday evening from July 7 to August 4, gather the family and head to the park for free featured films. Darlene Marshall with the Greater Downtown Council stopped by FOX 21 to chat with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands are set to descend on Bayfront Festival Park for the Annual Fourth Fest celebration. Gates will open at 4 p.m. this year, with entertainment happening from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dozens of food and craft vendors will be on display in Bayfront Park. The Grandstand will feature music by Kat Perkins from NBC’s The Voice,…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Stipes Carnival is up and running in Cloquet. The carnival has moved from its usual spot in Voyaguer’s Park, due to the construction there. The fun and games are now located at Veteran’s Park. The carnival is open through the Fourh of July holiday. Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Every year thousands of people, whether local or visiting, love to fish in the Northland. However, adventure seekers are now taking to the big lake more than ever before, boosting the local economy. One Captain we caught up with says it’s not always easy for charter fishing companies to make a go of it in a competitive…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bassmaster Magazine has released its top 12 Best Bass Lakes of 2017 and has named Mille Lacs number one thanks to its abundance of smallmouth bass. The magazine states it was selected for its hearty bass, as winners of several fishing championships wrangled in basses weighing in over 20 pounds and some measuring longer than 17…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior has announced an expansion of its 4th of July Celebration for 2017. A military flyover will kick off the parade at 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade will take place at 11 a.m. on 28th Street and Catlin Avenue. This year’s route will travel from the Middle School and end at the Senior…
Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style and keeping kids active during the summer. “We’re committed to a healthy community and giving back to the community and this is one way that we’re able to do…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has a new attraction that’s giving visitors a look back at Duluth’s past. Trolley rides are now being offered with admission to the museum. This particular trolley was used in Portugal back in the early 1900s. It’s now part of the museum because of similarities to the trolleys used in Duluth at…
DULUTH, Minn. – The constant rain isn’t stopping The Mighty Thomas Carnival from rolling into Duluth to get rides, food stands and games set up for the next two weeks. Carnival organizers say they’re used to working in all types of weather throughout the country and usually expect some rain when they come to Duluth. “If it rains we will…
(WLUK/Mackenzie May) ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) – Another piece of the Green Bay Packers’ Titletown District is taking shape just west of Lambeau Field. In total, the Titletown District will cover 34 acres. Part of that will be a sledding hill and public park. And if you’ve driven by lately, it’s hard to miss the area that will be the sledding…
Johnny Galecki (Matt Sayles / AP) SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif (AP) – The home of “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki has been destroyed in a wildfire in California. Nicole Perna, a spokeswoman for the 42-year-old actor, says his home on a ranch in the San Luis Obispo area was destroyed by the wildfire on the state’s central coast….
GORDON, Wis. – As Summer starts to officially get underway, festivals are beginning to pop up around the Northland. This weekend, Gordon Good Neighbor Days will take place. The annual event, attracting folks from around the state, is June 30, July 1 and July 2. There will be a car show, vendors, crafts, parade, fireworks, bands, mud volleyball, a rubber…
Duluth, Minn. Tonight the lead prosecutor in the Glensheen murders spoke out to dozens of curious minds on this 40th anniversary of the killings. It was a Ted–talk style format at the Figter’s building discussing the book “will to murder” the true story behind the crimes and trials surrounding the Glensheen killings. Now retired judge John Desanto was that lead…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s craft beer industry took a giant step forward on Tuesday. The long–awaited Hoops Brewing opened for business in Canal Park. After many months of construction, brewery founder Dave Hoops and his team welcomed the public inside to get the first taste of their beer. What used to be the old Timber Lodge Steakhouse is now a…
LUTSEN, Minn. – Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior is looking for a new owner. The resort includes 50 acres with plenty of lake shore property and 209 rooms, but not the ski hill as that is run by a different group. The asking price is just shy of $10 million. The resort was built in 1885 and sits adjacent to…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College have announced their line-up for the 2017 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series, a series of free concerts scheduled at the indoor/outdoor amphitheater. The performances are scheduled 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday evening for four weeks starting on July 6. Concerts are held rain or shine at the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Lawyers for Universal Music Group have renewed their request that a Minnesota judge cancel the company’s music rights deal with prince’s estate, saying UMG will otherwise have to sue in litigation that could keep fans from hearing new music from Prince’s vault for years. In a court filing made public Tuesday, Comerica Bank & Trust, which serves…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth is hosting kids for the first of many day camps this summer. Today kids at their “Superior Explorers” day camp are learning about how the Great Lakes formed, millions of years ago. Each kid in the camp gets to play a part in the story of Lake Superior. Camp leaders say…
AP LONDON (AP) – Wizarding legend Harry Potter’s tale has turned 20. Author J.K. Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997. Since then, it has sold more than 450 million copies world wide and has been translated into 79 languages. The books’ magical world has inspired multiple films, spinoffs, memorabilia,…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week two new exhibitions are opening at the Duluth Art Institute. The first is a solo exhibit by Jonathan Thunder. “Peripheral Vignettes” features all new paintings and will be accompanied by a color catalog, an animation screening, and an artist talk and book signing. The second, “Play,” showcases the work of three artists, Robert Dewitt Adams,…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend a first-of-its-kind festival is coming to Bayfront Festival Park. The Taste of Duluth is Saturday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be more than 60 vendors of food, beer, crafts and more. There will also be live music throughout the entire festival. The event is aimed at highlighting all the great…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is inviting you to join in on the fun of their first ever One Act Festival. The festival is a celebration of new plays written by women playwrights from around the country and directed by women in Duluth. The goal of the event is to highlight women voices, while showcasing many short seven to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Experience is inviting you to step into the vibrant downtown craft scene, meet local roasters, artisans, restauranteurs and brewers looking to revitalize the HART District. The walking tour offers behind-the-scenes historical facts and future plans for the Historic Arts & Theater District. Meteorologist William Seay followed along on a tour for this week’s Active Adventures with Kyle…
New Ken dolls have hit the market. Barbie’s partner has been made-over by Mattel. Ken now ranges in body types from “slim” to broad.” The latter of which is drawing “dad-bod” comparisons. On top of the new body types, the dolls will also sport six different hair styles, including the man bun and cornrows. Seven different skin tones will adorn…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland has endless terrain for outdoor lovers to enjoy and this weekend some writers will be taking advantage of that as well. The 90th Annual Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference is June 24-26 in Duluth. This is the third time the conference has been held in Duluth. No other city has hosted the conference more…
DULUTH, Minn.-Beginning today, kids in Duluth got the chance to build some character all while playing some fun indoor activities. The “Champions Building Champions” kicked off at the Heritage Sports Center and will run every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 24. The program is the brainchild of Men As Peacemakers, who want more young people to serve as…
