DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth church became victim of a break-in and vandalism Tuesday. The crime happened at St. Mary Star of the Sea on the 300 block of East Third Street. Father Seth Gogolin said the statue of Mary in the high alter was destroyed, among other damage. Police arrived and arrested the man. He was taken to a…
CLOQUET, Minn.–It’s all about the actors at a camp in Cloquet featuring Little Red Riding Hood… with a twist! This play isn’t your Grandma’s Three Little Pigs. Thursday, July 27, 2 p.m. at Encore Performing Arts in Cloquet you can see the reimagined production of this iconic play. Featured is a rapping wolf, hip squirrels and a dancing Little Riding…
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.–The hot summer days are tempting to take a break to the lakes and rivers, but not everyone is aware of the safety concerns that come with waters. The St. Louis River Alliance is taking an effort to educate the communities that live near the St. Louis River. Today’s event covered canoeing, from putting on the life jacket…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior School Board member has been charged with two felony counts of election fraud. Steven J Stupak Sr. allegedly provided false information in election filing, and to an election clerk. The charges are outlined in a criminal complaint filed in Douglas County last Thursday. One charge says that when he filed for office, Stupak’s sworn declaration…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth is in need of election judges for the upcoming primary and general election. Election judge duties include handling all aspects of voting including opening and closing polls, distributing ballots, and to ensure that voter privacy is maintained. To be a judge you must be eligible to vote in Minnesota. 16 and 17-year-olds can…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is dropping out of two multistate lawsuits that challenged former President Donald Trump’s decision to divert billions of dollars to fund a wall across the southern U.S. border. Lawmakers in Wisconsin granted the state Justice Department permission to exit the lawsuits on Tuesday. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, had jointed other states in…
NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike. The agreement was announced after UPS and the Teamsters came back to the negotiating table Tuesday to talk over remaining sticking points in the largest private-sector contract in…
DULUTH, Minn. — In a world of 8 billion people, the epidemic of loneliness continues to expand with, especially, young adults in its path. Dr. Jack Stoltzfus joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the causes of loneliness along with the role parents and society plays in a person’s experience with it. Stoltzfus further explained the importance of…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The Moose Lake Community School received a generous donation that will help students in their future careers. It is $1.75 million for student scholarships. The donation was made in honor of George E. and Magdalyn Lund. George was a 1931 Moose Lake High School graduate. He graduated at the age of 16 where he then went…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluthian, Erin Glesner has a passion for baking and creating delicious treats, “I love food, I had my own cottage food bakery since 2015, “said Glesner. Her husband Matt has a passion for tabletop games, “My husband actually grew up going to game shops,” said Glesner. Together they decided to combine their two hobbies to create Loch…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–Several BNSF train cars derailed in Superior spilling “some” amount of chemicals early afternoon on Monday. Mayor Jim Paine posted on social media several train cars, including a few tankers, derailed near 28th Street and spilled magnesium chloride, a chemical that is commonly used for road de-icing. Magnesium chloride is a dangerous chemical if exposed in large amounts to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Throughout the summer military veterans are learning new golf skills and freshen up on old ones. Minnesota PGA is teaching veterans the game of golf through a program called PGA Hope. The Nemadji Golf Course in Superior is a part of the program and is helping golfers of all skill levels who served for their country. The…
DULUTH, Minn.–“I don’t honestly think that there’s a lot of people in Duluth who really want their taxpayers dollars going towards citing people for cannabis in our city parks. It just makes no sense,” said Duluth Resident Sophia Louger. When Minnesota legislators approved to legalize recreational marijuana starting August 1, they left it to local governments on how it will…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.–The Moose Lake Community School received a generous donation that will help students in their future careers. It is $1.75 million dollars for student scholarships. The donation was made in honor of George E. and Magdalyn Lund. George was a 1931 Moose Lake High School graduate. He graduated at the age of 16 where he then went to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–It may be hot this week, but that is not going to keep people away from Mont du Lac Resort’s biggest event. The grounds and ranges are being prepared for Bowfest 2023. Thousands of bow enthusiasts will be lining up targets, meeting with vendors, or walking through the woods to test their skills in a variety of shooting situations….
MINNESOTA–It continues to be hazy in the Northland from wildfire smoke from Canada. It’s not going away too quickly as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended their air quality alert until Tuesday afternoon. Medical professionals from St. Luke’s warned how children, teenagers in athletics, people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and other heart or lung…
NEW YORK (AP) – The clock is ticking. As the deadline to reach a new contract nears, a potential UPS strike feels closer than ever. Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country. The Teamsters, which represent more than half of the company’s workforce, will resume talks with UPS on Tuesday. That leaves less than…
(FOX 9) — A new study reveals the impact of running can extend beyond the body and could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects balance and coordination and can cause involuntary movements like stiffness and shaking. In a study published in the journal Science Advances, Italian researchers say intensive exercise, including running on a treadmill can stimulate the…
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday, but the bird was still dominant across the smartphone app….
(FOX 9) — “Barbenheimer ” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes. Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” claimed the…
(FOX 9) – For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer’s disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The research reveals that the highest percentages of those 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia live in the east and southeastern United States. The author of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Art Glass lost their marbles today, and invited people to search throughout the city to find them for the annual marble hunt. 12 marbles were hidden in various spots around Duluth. Sunday the first clue was released and the scavenger hunt started. Every time a marble was found, the next clue was released. The marble is…
PEQUOT LAKES, Minn.– Saturday, July 22, a memorial service was held for the fallen Fargo Police Office, Jake Wallin, in his hometown of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Police Officers from all over Minnesota, including those in the Northland, joined Officer Wallin’s family at Pequot Lakes High School. Wallin was shot and killed after arriving at the scene of an accident…
RICE LAKE, MINN. — For nearly ten years the people who live and work near the Rice Lake Fire Department have been celebrating a former fire chief who was important to the community, by holding a 5K in his memory. The event is the Chief Frantz 5K Red Run. Fire Chief Frantz suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty…
DULUTH, MINN. — Festival by the Lake at the Bayfront Festival Park was a success. There were more than 160 vendors on hand as well as musical and other entertainment to keep people entertained. One of the vendors was the Forging Community, a Blacksmithing Non-Profit. This was the group’s fourth appearance at the festival. One of the blacksmiths Warren Bethencourt,…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. –Friday, a two-year-old was reported to be unresponsive after being exposed to a controlled substance in Aitkin County. Family members called 911 from a vehicle in the Garrison area after removing the child from the household. The child was transported to Metro hospital by air ambulance and is in stable condition. Aitkin County Sheriffs executed a search…
DULUTH, MINN. — After decades of talking and planning, four years of actual construction, and $900 million dollars later, the new Essentia St. Marys Hospital is just days away from accepting its first patients. Essentia opened the doors of its new hospital for the public to stop by and take a look and learn about the new facility. Before the…
DULUTH, MINN. –Cirrus Aircraft is continuing its expansion in Duluth by purchasing the incubator building from the City of Duluth. The purchase price was not disclosed. The 79,000-square-foot incubator building was a city project aimed at supporting advanced aircraft manufacturing, which met its goal of creating higher-wage employment opportunities. The building was constructed in 2002 with a $3.45M grant partnership…
CLOQUET, MINN. — A former Cloquet Police Officer has been charged with financially exploiting a vulnerable adult Laci Marie Silgjord has been charged with taking advantage of a woman who she met as a police officer. She Visited the woman regularly and presented herself to the bank as the victim’s fiduciary, despite not having the legal authority to do this When…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior police are investigating what they call a “possible knifing” incident Thursday evening during the Superior Youth Organization’s baseball games. The call for help came in around 6:30 p.m. for a report of an altercation that had occurred in a wooded area about “50 yards to the west of the Hayes Court Complex Baseball Fields located off…
DULUTH, MINN.– A proposed ordinance to ban marijuana smoking at parks in the city will be introduced at the regular Duluth City Council meeting Monday night. Earlier this week FOX 21 talked with one of the authors of the ordinance, Arik Forsman about the reasons for creating such an ordinance. Following that story, one Duluth resident, Michael Gerber, wrote to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Festival by the Lake is happening Saturday. The family friendly event has over 160 vendors this year including live music, lots of food, a kid’s area, and more. The festival’s proceeds go to the Bluebird Foundation, which is a non-profit that supports students in the performing arts. Lundeen Productions is the organizer of the event….
GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. In Grand Rapids Friday, members of Teamsters Local 346 held a strike rally. Roughly 170 workers walked off the job on July 15th and have been on strike since. The union has concerns about staffing levels, management performing their work, and their wages which they say are 10 dollars an hour behind inflation. Blandin Paper Company says…
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn.– The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa announced their latest partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for a new search and rescue program. This will be the first indigenous-lead coast guard. On average, the Grand Portage Band said that they help out with around 10 search and rescue missions each year. After the Auxiliary U.S….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– AMSOIL just celebrated a big milestone, hitting 50 years since partnering up with their dealers. AMSOIL was originally founded in Superior, and became the first synthetic motor oil in the world to meet and pass American Petroleum Institute (API) requirements. In 1973, AMSOIL started partnering up with local dealerships which shaped them into the company that it is…
UPDATE 7/22/23 The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Justin James Cyril Swan of Alberta, Canada. The cause of death is still under investigation. CANOSIA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A man has died while scuba diving at the Pike Lake Public Access in Canosia Township Friday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says crews headed out to the seen…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The man who shot three Fargo police officers and a civilian, killing one of the officers before an officer killed him, searched the internet for terms including “explosive ammo” and “kill fast,” as well as for what crowded area events might be happening in and around North Dakota’s largest city, authorities said Friday. Mohamad Barakat, 37,…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Guns are showing up at airports in record numbers again this year and law enforcement is putting an emphasis on reversing the trend. In a span of six hours in February, a single TSA officer at MSP confiscated two firearms sliding down the conveyor belt, headed for flights. The rare double detection highlighted a growing problem at airports…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decades long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist Sylvia…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sidewalk Sales kicked off Thursday in downtown Superior. The streets are filled with music, delicious food and super sales from local stores. Over 35 local businesses are participating in this year’s event that began Thursday and runs through Saturday. “Sidewalk sales is a great way for people to come and get deals. And for us, the business…
DULUTH, MINN. — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was in Duluth today as part of his week-long workforce tour around the state. Thursday it was the Duluth Police Department that Walz wanted to learn more about. It was an assignment that not many police officers get. Officer Jackie Gershens took the governor on a ride-along and helped him understand what the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It might still be summer time but school is just around the corner, and for athletes it’s never too early to start thinking about sports physicals. Sports physicals are exams to evaluate the health of athletes and make sure they are in top shape to compete in their sport. The appointments focus on muscular and cardiac health,…
Courtesy: Teamsters GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Members of Teamsters Local 346 in Grand Rapids are calling Blandin Paper Company’s contract offer “laughable” and “pathetic,” according to a news release Thursday. This comes as roughly 170 workers plan to hold a rally strike Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. along Highway 2 in Grand Rapids. The Teamsters walked off the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Aug. 8 primary election is less than three weeks away. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and former state Sen. Roger Reinert are the likely two candidates headed to the general election Nov. 7. “I doorknock five days a week. I’ve been out since January door-knocking. The campaign itself is really resonating with people. It is clear people…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chick-fil-A is officially coming to Duluth. The Atlanta-based restaurant will be located on the north side of the Miller Hill Mall’s property facing Miller Trunk Highway, according a news release. This will be the first Chick-fil-A in the Twin Ports area, joining 17 other Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Twin Cities area. Construction is expected to start in…
(FOX 9) – Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, with more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June, according to the latest data provided by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Signifying the fourth month with positive growth – the largest monthly gain in three years – 9,017 new people entered the job market. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate increased…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local tour of homes and gardens captures the imagination. The day was overcast Wednesday morning, but the homes were bright and beautiful at the Duluth Woman’s Club’s 55th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens. In spite of the rain, many gathered under umbrellas and parkas to catch a glimpse of some of the most distinguished homes…
BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is dead after an ATV crash that happened Thursday night in Carlton County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 3500 block of Pine Road in Barnum Township at 7:52 p.m. Police say a motorist noticed the crash and called 911. The initial investigation reveals that a man was driving an…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the third largest in the history of the game. The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing were: white balls 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 and red Powerball 24. The California Lottery said on Twitter that the…
DULUTH, MINN. — The North Shore Scenic Railroad is getting a major upgrade with train tracks being rebuilt. A couple of years ago the railroad company noticed the main line into the St. Louis County Depot was starting to sink. It turned out water was seeping underneath, and the sub-structure was slowly giving out. Now, the St. Louis and Lake…
