Twin Cities Pride Parade 2016 – Fox 9 MINNEAPOLIS (KSMP) – Twin Cities Pride says it will limit police presence and participation in its annual parade and other festivities this year in response to the verdict in the Philando Castile case. Typically, several police departments roll down Hennepin Avenue as the first contingent in the parade to make sure the…
Happy hour with your best friend might be a great way to end your Tuesday. Now there’s an option to do that, even if your best friend has four legs. “Yappy Hour” at the Boat Club in the Fitger’s courtyard is a partnership with A Place For Fido, which is a pet boutique. They even have a special doggie menu with…
DULUTH, Minn. – This summer the Duluth Huskies are partnering with The Duluth Experience for a new kind of pre-game experience. For every Wednesday home game, they’ll host the Pre-game Pourtage. This tour begins at 3:30 p.m. with a history tour of Wade Stadium. That is followed by transportation to Bent Paddle at 4:00 p.m. with the opportunity to try…
Bowl O’ Dough – scoops of straight-up raw cookie dough that is safe to eat. (Photo: Minnesota State Fair) ST. PAUL, Minn – The Minnesota State Fair has announced 31 brand new foods that will be offered this year. From small plates to savory entrees and sweet treats there’s something new for everyone to try. Some new options include a…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend Northlanders and tourists will have the chance to hit the rails of the North Shore Scenic Railroad with a very special locomotive in charge. Steam power is back in the Northland with the restoration of locomotive #28. The train will take passengers to Two Harbors and will stay in town for about two hours. Passengers will…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new guided tour is giving visitors a behind the scenes look at Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater District. The HART of Duluth walking tour was created by The Duluth Experience with hopes to educate visitors and residents about the history of this downtown area and connect them with local businesses. The tour will make stops at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth–based Vintage Sports Camps had one of their many camps beginning today at the Heritage Sports Center. The goal of the camp is to go back to the traditional formats of summer adventures where video games and cell phones were an afterthought. Camp organizers also want to build up more positive attitudes in local youth. “Vintage sports camp…
DULUTH, Minn.-After bringing thousands of runners together for all the Grandma’s Festivities this weekend, plans for next year are already coming forth. Registration for all of next year’s races begins October 1, with the full marathon being held on June 16. Event organizers told us today the event could have gone any better, as the volunteers really stepped up again….
Carrie Fisher Photo: Fox NewsLOS ANGELES (AP) – Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but the investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death. The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Park Point residents are inviting the community to take part in the 48th Annual Park Point Art Fair June 24-25. The fair starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. both days. Admission and parking is free at the nonprofit-coordinated event, which supports local ecological and civic initiatives. Over 110 premier artists will come together…
DULUTH, Minn. – Come for the food, stay for the fun this Saturday, June 24 as CHUM hosts the 2017 Rhubarb Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. The festival will take place at 1100 London Road and inside First Lutheran Church. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Plenty of tasty rhubarb treats will be offered…
DULUTH, Minn. – That’s a wrap on one of the busiest weekends of the year in Duluth. Grandma’s Marathon brought thousands of runners and fans to the city. Hundreds of volunteers are cleaning up the marathon course and the finish line area in Canal Park. According to volunteer coordinators, about half of the marathon set-up was taken down on Sunday….
Duluth, Minn. Grandma’s marathon wasn’t the only outdoor activity you could partake this weekend. It was also the 17th annual Lincoln Park walleye open put on by the Lincoln Park Business Group. Hundreds of anglers including Fox 21’s Joey Norton set out on the St. Louis River early Saturday morning hoping to bring in the big one. “We are offering…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bayfront Festival Park has announced the return of Hairball for another night of 80’s rock music by the lake. Hairball is known for a night filled with pyrotechnics and classic 80’s rock. From KISS to Queen, you’ll hear it all with this Minnesota favorite. Joining them on stage on Monday, July 3 will be ZZ-3 and Aftershock….
Duluth, Minn. It was busy and the excitement was in the air, as runners by thousands of all ages stormed the DECC this afternoon to get their pre-race packet. “I am going to finish. I don’t know how long it’s going to take me but I am going to cross the finish line.” Hutchinson said. With race packets in hand,…
DULUTH, Minn. – This summer hundreds will pack the park at Chester Bowl in Duluth for the 35th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series that kicked off on Tuesday. There are nine weeks left to enjoy all types of music from musicians across the Great Lakes region with friends and family. “Our average attendance number last year was 500. The area…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota lakes have been filled with fishermen lately as the weather continues to improve, and this weekend the St. Louis River will be packed with hundreds participating in the 17th Annual Lincoln Park Walleye Open. It starts up at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 anywhere on the St. Louis River. Each angler may weigh–in one walleye…
In Two Harbors, Hotels and restaurants are gearing up for their biggest weekend of their year. With the over 9,000 runners participating in the full marathon the city’s population will more than double during the race. The town hovers just under 4,000 residents. So doubling that number with just the racers and not even counting the tourist, you could imagine…
DULUTH, Minn. – Just two days until Grandma’s Marathon weekend begins and tonight the runners are already arriving. Nearly 20,000 runners will descend on Duluth for the 5K, half and full marathons. Some people are already checking in at hotels across the twin ports ahead of the weekend’s events. Staff over at the Park Point Marina Inn tell us their…
NEW YORK – Bob Dylan left his home state of Minnesota in the 1960s for New York City, and in 1980s he moved into a townhouse in the Harlem neighborhood. He would call it his home until 2000. Today, that historic townhouse is on the housing market, listed at $3.595 million, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. The townhouse is located in the St….
DULUTH, Minn. — After hosting KUMD’s long running radio show “Highway 61 Revisited” for half a century radio personality John Bushey receives a huge honor. The studio Bushey has sat in for more than 25 years was dedicated to him and will forever be named the John Bushey Studio. During Bushey’s weekly show he shares his understanding of everything there…
The city of Duluth unveiled new details about the western waterfront and trail master plan tonight. After nearly a year of studies along the St. Louis River and multiple public input sessions have finally brought some insight to what the master plan might intel. The Morgan Park recreation center was packed with local citizens eager to see this master plan…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It was a perfect day to get out on Lake Superior and that’s exactly what one group was out doing Monday night. The North Shore Standup Paddleboarders held their first community paddle out at Barker’s Island. A few times throughout the summer, Heather Holmes and Garrett Russell lead a group around different areas of Lake Superior. On…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weekend a famous pioneer is being remembered through a one-woman show. The Douglas County Historical Society History Theatre is presenting “Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Jessica Michna is starring in the play. “Laura Ingalls Wilder” will be presented for one performance only; Saturday, June 17 at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and are now on sale, by phone…
DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon is only a few days away, and officials have announced a way to keep tabs on your favorite runners during the race. The tracking system has been made possible by T-Mobile, and will enable access to the progress of Grandma’s Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon participants to be tracked at checkpoints along the race…
Island Lake, Minn. With the more than 10 thousand lakes in Minnesota and not even counting Wisconsin there’s always some type of aquatic activity you can get involved in. Apparently going to Walmart and buying a blow up kayak may not be in your best interest until you have the skills to hit the water. Today at Island Lake the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many youth in the Northland now have big plans for the summer all thanks to a generous donation from Western Bank. The Duluth YMCA is now able to give away 100 youth memberships this summer. Staff at the Duluth Area Family YMCA say this is the first time they’ve been able to do this. The YMCA and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nine years ago two Minnesotans tackled a courageous journey, and now, they’ve written a book about it. In May of 2008, Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte were in the beginning stages of a 2,200-mile canoe trip from Chaska to Hudson Bay in Canada. In honor of the successful trip’s anniversary, a book about the adventure titled “Adventure…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Duluth mayor Emily Larson and Superior mayor Jim Paine teamed up for a special performance Thursday night. The mayors performed a play called “Love Letters,” by A.R, Gurnery. Tickets and donations from the performance will benefit the non–profit theater and arts company, Twin Ports Stage. The performance was held at the Manion Theater at the University of Superior…
Superior, Wis. More than a dozen Northland K-9 teams demonstrated their skills in front of a massive crowd today at AMSOIL Center in Superior. “Its really cool to be here to show off the dogs skills. What they can actually do and allow the public to have this close interaction with these dogs,” Sgt. Brandon Silgjord of St. Louis County…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The 42nd annual Wizard of Oz Festival got underway in Grand Rapids on Thursday. Festivities began with a tea party and live music inside Judy Garland’s historic childhood home. Friday night, The Wizard of Oz will play outside on a jumbo screen on the Evergreen Terrace lawn next to the museum. Organizers say this event brings…
DULUTH, Minn. – This year Finland is celebrating 100 years of independence. To celebrate, local Finnish-Americans are hosting several events throughout the year. Friday, June 9 a Finnish choir is performing in Duluth. The Naantali Chamber Choir will provide the audience a variety of Finnish choral music, from beloved classics to brand new pieces. The theme of the concert is…
Duluth, Minn. A former drug addict turned musician met with youth tonight in west Duluth to talk about the role drugs played in her life. Mindy Davey has traveled the country talking to young teens about her trials and tribulations while she was addicted to crack–cocaine and prescription pain pills. After numerous run-ins with the law and a number of…
DULUTH, Minn.-Some new discoveries have been unveiled at Glensheen Mansion just in time for the tourism season. Today Glensheen showed off some of the original hardwood floors in the basement after some of the carpet was ripped up. Earlier this spring, some stenciling was unveiled, which the staff didn’t know about until restorations went forward at the historic site. “We’re…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend several professional wrestlers will be in the ring at Clyde Iron Works. Heavy on Wrestling is presenting the matches on Sunday, June 11. Dave Sabick, Founder of Heavy on Wrestling, tells FOX 21, “what’s great about professional wrestling is it’s the ultimate adrenaline rush, the closest thing to real-life superheroes in front of you performing…
CLOQUET, Minn. – After being closed for nearly one month, staff and volunteers at Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet are opening up the doors to a new location. While the excitement is high, funding is still needed to reach the final goal. Right now, there’s a kingdom of condos being built; condos housing herds of cute kittens. “We…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) – Local health officials are working with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to determine the source of a norovirus infection that sickened dozens of people at a festival at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The Leader-Telegram reports that at least 60 adults and children became sick with gastroenteritis after attending the Special Kids Day event…
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Lincoln Park District Walleye Open. Over $20,000 in prizes and hundreds of raffle items will be up for grabs, and organizers are hoping for a record turnout. 2016 brought in over 400 participants. Participants will be able to cast their lines anywhere on the St. Louis River beginning at…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 24th William A. Irvin 5K will take place on Friday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Canal Park and DECC area. Traffic delays can be expected from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The 41st Grandma’s Marathon and 27th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 17. The half marathon begins at 6:15…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Monday was the end of an era for one decades old pit stop on the North Shore. The old Spur gas station off of Highway 61 in Silver Bay is now demolished, making way for new opportunity. Four developers are now climbing toward new adventures, hoping the community and tourists will enjoy the development. “It just needs…
DULUTH, Minn. – The numbers are in for the Duluth Airshow and things are looking good once again. It’s estimated that 50,000 airplane enthusiasts visited the show this year over the course of two days. This year’s attendance passed 2016’s. Plans are already in the works to have another airshow in 2018. “We’re thrilled with the outcome of the 2017 show,”…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Department of Theatre has announced their 2017-18 season performances. Season tickets are available for purchase August 1-31. For information on pricing visit www.tickets.umn.edu Antigone By Sophocles Translated by Don Taylor Directed by Jenna Soleo-Shanks Sept 28-30 & Oct 3-7 @ 7:30 pm Oct 1 @ 2 pm This modern translation of one…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week the mayors of Duluth and Superior will be joining forces for a good cause. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Superior Mayor Jim Paine will be performing in “Love Letters” with Twin Ports Stage on Thursday, June 8. Director of Twin Ports Stage Victoria Main says “Love Letters” is a play by A.R. Gurney that is funny,…
Superior, Wis. – Small businesses in downtown superior are doing anything possible to get patrons in the door. Construction on U.S. highway 2 has begun to take a toll on small businesses in the area. Today an open house was held by multiple businesses near the intersection of Belknap and Tower. With many of them holding raffle prizes as a…
Duluth, Minn – Fisherman have all but dropped their boats into the water ahead of tomorrow’s big fishing tournament benefiting the ALS Association. It’s the 22nd annual Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament. Bright and early tomorrow morning Island Lake will be packed with over 175 eager fishermen ready to snag their next big catch. Executive Director of the ALS Upper…
Duluth, Minn. – During all of 2017 Finland is celebrating the country’s centennial birthday after gaining independence from Russia in 1917. As part of Finland’s 100th birthday, the traveling sauna will continue to travel the United States visiting cities and towns with a high finish population today the sauna made a stop in Duluth. ”It’s really cool to be up…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Canal Park staple is now open for the season. With a fresh coat of paint and a new owner, Crabby Ol’ bill’s opened up today at noon. The popular waterfront spot has revamped its menu, but don’t worry, the mini donuts aren’t going anywhere and people were lined up Friday to get their orders in. “I…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the past ten years one elementary school teacher in Duluth has been pouring out passion for science into the classroom. It’s now becoming a favorite lesson, every Friday. When walking past room 206 at Homecroft Elementary you can hear a beat and a buzz coming from inside. “Science is real, science is everywhere! This is Professor…
Happy National Donut Day! Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in Donut Day, honoring the Salvation Army women who served donuts to soldiers during WWI. In 1917, the original Salvation Army doughnut was first served. Home cooked foods provided by brave volunteers proved to be a morale booster for troops serving overseas. Johnson’s Bakery joined us…
