SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s own Trampled by Turtles are back at Bayfront Park this Saturday. But the party has already started tonight at the Earth Rider Fest Grounds in Superior. The pre-party tonight has live music from “side project” bands featuring members of Trampled by Turtles. When not touring or recording, some of the band members can be found with…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch the last five minutes of Duluth’s fireworks show at 4th Fest! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet community lined the streets of the city for the annual 4th of July parade. Click the video for highlights! Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The 4th of July holiday is always a busy one for Superior Meats. Brats are a fan favorite with over 100 different types of brats offered at the store. Some of the more popular flavors are chili cheese, apple, and German brats. Superior Meats is opened on the 4th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 got access Monday to Hairball’s soundcheck at Bayfront Festival Park. FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us on stage with the band ahead of their big show Monday evening. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Hairball — one of the most popular cover bands in America — is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on July 3. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront during the 4th of July holiday. The band jams out to all the greatest hits, like Def Leppard, Guns…
Click the video above to find out where fireworks festivities are happening across the Northland July 4. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is getting ready to put on what it calls the largest fireworks display in the upper Midwest. $70,000 worth of fireworks for Fourth Fest were purchased from Duluth’s tourism tax fund. Live music will be performed by Derek Jones and the 50 South Band, Wild Horses, Erik Koskinen, and black river revue. It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball — one of the most popular cover bands in America — is taking the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on July 3. It’s an annual rock-and-roll tradition for the band to perform to thousands of fans at Bayfront during the 4th of July holiday. Dave Moody The band jams out to all the greatest…
DULUTH, Minn. — The rotating restaurant at the top of the Radisson in downtown Duluth has closed after one year as a 1960s supper club. Rendering of the Apostle Supper Club It was in May of 2022 when the Apostle Supper Club opened in the former JJ Astor space on the 16th floor of the hotel. The vibe became much…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dolce Vita Restaurant announced Saturday that it will close Thursday, June 29 after two years of business in Superior. “As many other establishments in America at this time, market conditions and staffing issues are making it tough for us to remain open,” owner Zudi Maksutoski said in a statement. “We have not come to this decision lightly; and…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Duluth Playhouse Youth Theater is presenting Disney’s Newsies Jr. this weekend. Thursday night the talented actors held a preview of the 75-minute musical at the NorShor Theatre. This was the first time the 26 talented youth had performed the play in front of an audience, but they had been rehearsing for about the past six weeks….
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It will be hard to “shake it off” – the site of more than a half million people flooding Minneapolis between Friday and Saturday for Taylor Swift’s sold out concerts, plus a Pride festival and Kiwanis convention. Speaking on Wednesday before the festivities really ramp up, Minnepaolis Mayor Jacob Frey officially declared the city as “Swiftie-apolis” as an…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Taylor Swift fans in Minnesota of various ticket scams related to swift’s “Eras” tour, which comes to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday Ellison said buying second-hand tickets online is risky. Scammers can easily screenshots of tickets that don’t exist. He said it’s best to buy tickets through a trustworthy…
If spaghetti and carb-loading aren’t your thing, how about just getting outside on a great day? Especially if you’re a kid. Or a parent who wants a kid to burn off some sugar. An event Friday at Bayfront was aimed at getting kids involved. Logically enough, it was hosted by the Young Athletes Foundation, or YAF. Kids could stretch their…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a fun summer ahead as they are hosting concerts in their 1,600 seat amphitheater. The concerts continue Thursday night as Blackhawk with the Christopher David Hanson Band will be taking over the venue. Other acts later this year include Wild Horses and Hairball. The amphitheater is unique as it is…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A little over a year ago a pilot episode for a comedic sitcom wrapped up shooting in Chisholm. Now, the director is set to give his project its world premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood during the Dances with Films Festival. Based on a real town in Vermont, Canusa Street tells the story of a town…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s Grandma’s Marathon week in Duluth. In just days, more than 20,000 runners will converge on the city. This is the 46th year of Grandma’s Marathon. The race brings in close to $21 million of economic impact to the region every year. Race packet pickup starts Thursday at the DECC with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. On…
DULUTH, Minn. — Canal Park’s newest eatery opens at 8 a.m. Monday. The Social House had a soft open over the weekend. It’s located in the former Famous Dave’s location on the 300 block of South Lake Avenue. The Social House is described as a casual dining experience known for its giant pancakes for breakfast and hearty lunches. This…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nostalgic exhibit opens Monday at the Duluth Depot full of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts. The Duluth Central Alumni Association has compiled more than 150 artifacts ranging from band uniforms and cheerleader sweaters to the Trojan head from the gym floor and yearbooks. DCAA Central High School opened in 1892 in the Minnesota brownstone building…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
Courtesy: Girls On The Run DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect for a 5K in Duluth Sunday with Girls On The Run Minnesota. The race along the Lakewalk caps off a 10-week program for girls from Lowe Elementary, Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Laura MacArthur Elementary, Bayview in Proctor and Great Expectations in Grand Marais. Girls On The Run Minnesota is all…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like country music, a new musical play is on the big stage at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s called “Always Patsy Cline.” The shows are the next two weekends, June 2-4 and June 8-10. 27 of Cline’s songs will be sung, like “Walking After Midnight.” It’s a musical tribute to the legendary…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is opening a new award-winning act this weekend at the NorShor Theatre that’s all about a heartwarming and uplifting adventure. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. It’s a unique theatrical experience that puts you inside the mind of a 15-year-old with autism who is accused of…
DULUTH, Minn. — All across Minnesota people are taking up their instruments and performing classical pieces inspired by Bach. The Minnesota Bach Society had their fourth installment of the Mobile Mini-Concerts Wednesday. Levi Gregg is a local graduate from UMD who was one of the many artists performing across the State. They visited 5 different venues across the Duluth area…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s just a hop and skip down the rabbit hole to wonderland. Or at least at the AAD Shrine Center it is. Wild Embers Event Services put on an immersive live set that takes you through Wonderland. The kids followed Alice through doors that transformed the room into a magical new world. The 90-minute show allowed kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect Saturday for Bent Paddle Brewing Company’s 10-year anniversary celebration with its Festiversary block party. The music was flowing and, of course, so was the craft beer. The all-ages family friendly event had plenty of neighboring Lincoln Park businesses on hand – from food trucks to local eateries. Big Wave Dave and the Ripples…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s not even summer yet, but the DECC is calling for applications to be part of this year’s Duluth Winter Village. The one-weekend-only event brings together the best of Duluth in one location behind the DECC on Harbor Drive. This year’s event is Dec. 2 and 3. If your business wants to set up shop as a…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Bud Grant may be the most recognizable figure in all of Minnesota sports, and over the course of his life the 95-year-old made the most of that aura. More than just the winningest coach in Minnesota Vikings history, Grant shined as an athlete across three sports for the Golden Gophers. Then he went on to compete for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all extras! If you’ve ever wanted to be on T.V. now is your opportunity! A holiday movie being filmed in Duluth is looking for volunteer background extras to be a part of the production. People looking to volunteer can go to Bayfront Park Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. A press release…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Glensheen has announced the lineup for the Beer Garden and Concerts on the Pier happening Wednesday nights starting in June. The events are free and open to the public. Beer Garden is happening all of June from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Brew Talk from each week’s featured brewery. 2023 Beer Garden Lineup: June 7:…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Calling all artists! Make Music Day is returning to Superior June 21, and talented musicians are wanted. Make Music Day is a global music celebration that happens on the summer solstice each year to bring people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. This is the second year the event is being organized in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday was day 3 of the Homegrown Music Festival and the DECC was packed. This was the biggest venue in Homegrown history. There were specialty drinks, festive food, and band merchandise all available for purchase. Featuring 4 unique bands throughout the night there was a variety of all types of music. Local Concert Photographer Aaron Reichow shared…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Jonas Brothers are the final act to be announced for the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series this summer. The fair announced Tuesday that Jonas Brothers: The Tour will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 12. Tickets cost $207, $127, $97 and $77. All seats are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two Duluth native curlers of Team USA have taken a historic gold win over Japan. Korey Dropkin, 27, and Corey Thiesse, 28, secured USA’s first mixed doubles curling world title Saturday in Gangneung, Korea. This is the same arena Team USA took home the gold in 2018. Team Coach Cathy Overton from Winnipeg and National Coach Phill…
DULUTH, Minn. — Music is officially taking over Duluth for the 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival. Mayor Emily Larson kicked off the eight-day festival Sunday with a proclamation and toast at Hoops Brewing. Zeitgeist Teatro, Blacklist, Carmody Irish Pub and Pizza Luce are among the 36 venues supporting 171 sets through Sunday. There are dress-up themes every day. For more…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Edgewater Resort and Waterpark has begun its first phase of remodeling with a demolition. An official with ZMC Hotels told FOX 21 the two-story motel-style strip along the 2400 block of London Road is being demolished. It will become a parking lot with the possibility of future development down the road. The motel has been vacant…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — After 25 years in its Superior location, Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill is closing later this year to make way for a new eatery that owners hope will be just a popular, or more popular for the locals for years to come. Grizzly’s co-owner Rick Lampton told FOX 21 the 1969 building is starting to fail structurally. He said…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A doorbell camera in Superior picked up a pretty scary — but proud — moment for some dog parents. Coop Two Mini Aussies recently were approached by a coyote in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood. Roxie Owner Dennis Johnson told FOX 21 that Coop, the 1.5-year-old male, sprang into action to protect his 10-month-old sister, Roxie. Coop did…
DULUTH, Minn. – The AAD Shrine Circus has been Duluth’s longest-running show for the last 101 years. This year saw clowns, acrobatics, and a whole lot of other thrills. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC announced Monday their plans to bring Jurassic Park back to the big screen in a big way. The film will be put on at the DECC’s Symphony Hall with a live performance by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO). To do this, the film will have all of the music stripped out and have its…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Peeps took over the Fairlawn Mansion Saturday for a big “MasterPeeps” art contest. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was one of the judges. There were three categories – youngsters, individuals, and groups/families. There were many creative designs and ideas, like the Aerial Lift Bridge, a fancy necklace and even a slide dog race creations. A big life-sized Peep…
Easter meals are celebrated in different ways by families. Of course, cooking at home is one tradition, but dining out is another. It looked deceptively quiet Friday afternoon, but the restaurant at the Barker’s Island Inn will be filled come Sunday. Preparations are underway for their annual Easter Buffet, which has now been a tradition for over thirty years. Families…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Film Festival kicked off Wednesday for the second year at the Zeitgeist Zinema in Downtown Duluth. The five-day event will feature more than 80 films, with both local and global contributions. Zeitgeist expects at least 40 filmmakers to be in attendance throughout the week, with several hosting Q and A’s with the audience. Wednesday’s feature…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Film Festival opens Wednesday at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth featuring independent films from our region and even around the world. On the FOX 21 morning show Tuesday, Duluth screenwriter Matthew Dressel gave us the lowdown on the festival and the festival’s opening film “Daniel’s Gotta Die,” which Dressel is the screenwriter for. The film features…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS hosted a free concert for its students on Tuesday night, featuring an up-and-coming pop band from Canada called Crash Adams. One of their biggest songs already has 33 million streams on Spotify alone. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll introduces us to the band and takes us to their performance. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn — The film and content industry in St. Louis County is booming. That’s according to a recent study done by UMD, published earlier this month. They found that in 2022, the film industry created 106 jobs with a total economic impact of $6.9 million. With a larger investment into the industry, the study projected over 200 jobs could…
DULUTH, Minn. — Motorhead Madness is gearing up to show off its 53rd annual car show happening this weekend. The family-friendly event is taking place at the DECC. It includes four arenas stuffed with 150 cool cars and trucks, a simulator to pretend you’re a drag racer, prizes to win, games, and more. And it doesn’t matter if you come…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Brandi Carlile is the latest act to be announced for the 2023 Grandstand Concert Series at the Minnesota State Fair. The nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, via etix.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Tickets will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth comedian Maria Bamford is getting ready to put on a special one-hour comedy show at Zeitgiest Thursday in honor of her father, Dr. Joel Bamford, who died over the weekend. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger interviewed Joel in 2016, along with Bamford’s late mother, Marilynn, and sister, Sarah. It was all about Bamford’s Netflix series “Lady Dynamite.”…
