While lowered flags were a very visible way to remember 9/11 across the country, Monday in the Northland there was also a quieter, but just as serious way to honor those who died. Inside the DECC in Duluth, several groups came together and repeatedly climbed up and down the stairs. When they were finished, they had methodically covered the equivalent…
Courtesy of Bob Foucault MINNESOTA — Starry Skies North is on a mission to make sure everyone knows the importance of having a sky free of light pollution, in 2015 a group of citizens became concerned when the City of Duluth replaced the yellow bulbs for the streetlights with brighter blue LED lights. They worked with the City and guided…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to most Americans even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination. It’s part of a shift…
MINNESOTA — Memorial Blood Centers is encouraging the community to honor those who lost their lives on September 11 by donating blood. Memorial Blood Centers is calling Monday a day of service in remembrance of the tragedy 22 years ago. According to MBC, blood donations still have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. The blood supply currently stands at a 5-day…
NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. “For those of us who lost people on that…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A longtime staple of East Superior is celebrating their grand reopening with a few changes. Pudge’s is now under new ownership. For the last month they’ve been cleaning up the pub. New at Pudge’s is a Bloody Mary bar and as part of their grand opening raffle prizes were drawn all day. For Co-owner and Veteran Bartender…
On Monday, the United States and countries abroad will remember the tragic events of September 11th that killed almost 3,000 Americans 22 years ago. Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Flags at half-staff Monday in honor of September 11th. The order is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden that all United States flags be flown at half-staff at…
A human-caused wildfire in Carlton County is now 98-percent contained, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. Crews were working hot spots Sunday. Heavy machinery and firefighters continued to mop up hot areas of the 82-acre fire in Barnum near County Road 11. This comes after an infrared flight Saturday located hot spots that needed attention. All evacuation orders and…
CARLTON, Minn. — On the far edge of Carlton, Minnesota lies a farm and a vision. “The support from the community and friends it’s just incredible. Everybody’s just as excited as we are that we’re open again this year,” said Co-owner of Ru-Ridge Corn Maze Angela Line. Returning for their seventh year, Angela Line and her family are once again…
Carlton County, Minn. — In Carlton county, the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident involving both a vehicle and a train. This happened around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, on Lammi Road and Hwy 210 in Sawyer Township. According to the report, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train was traveling west bound. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Brock Hascall…
UPDATE (September 10, 5:53 a.m.) — Authorities have released the names of those involved in the fatal Floodwood crash from Saturday morning. Authorities responded to an automated 911 call from an iPhone, stating the owner had been in a severe crash. The crash happened on the curve near the 11500 block of HWY 8, near Floodwood, Minn. Upon arrival two…
CARLTON, Minn. — Saturday was Free Park Day in Minnesota which allowed the opportunity to get outside and explore nature. The Minnesota DNR is offering four Free Park Days throughout the year. Which allows free admission to all of Minnesota’s 75 state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days is to encourage people to get outdoors. Saturday…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Harvest Festival returned to Bayfront Park Saturday and brought sustainability to the northland. The Harvest Festival is put on by the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association. The goal of the festival is to promote local food production and agriculture, as well as building a healthier economy. There was a farmers market and an electric…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Lions Club hosted their 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes walk Saturday to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity in preventing the disease. Dozens of people took their own strides in the fight against diabetes by participating in the annual walk. Money raised from each of the walkers goes towards the Minnesota Lions Diabetes…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Denfeld Hunter’s home turf has a new name dedicated to two past football coaches. The former Public Schools Stadium is now Walt Hunting Stadium dedicated to the Hunters namesake. Coach Hunting led his team to five state championships and was inducted into the Minnesota Coaches Hall of Fame. The field also has a new name, Marv…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW- Superior students are back in class, and some of those classrooms have a new style this year. Two chemistry labs and one geography lab were renovated over the summer to bring a more modern feel to the campus. The rooms each got new cabinets, counter tops and new technology. Renovations started in May and wrapped up…
NORTHLAND — The City of Duluth and state DNR officials are urging residents to practice water conservation measures due to drought warning. The Lake Superior Watershed, which includes Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake areas have entered the Drought Warning response phase, as described in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of their water use…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Friday, Superior Firefighters Local 74 hosted a program to show community members what it’s like to be them. It was called FIRE OPS 101, which is an interactive way to teach community members how firefighters keep our communities safe. The event was designed for local business leaders and elected officials to participate in hands-on operations. Those operations…
DULUTH, Minn. — With kids going back to school and exposed to more germs, St. Luke’s is encouraging families to stay up to date on vaccinations. According to a St. Luke’s pediatrician, vaccinations can help prevent common infections such as measles, chicken pox, or whooping cough. The COVID and influenza vaccines can prevent day to day respiratory illnesses that can…
(Updated September 8, 5:30 p.m.) — The three deaths at a Breezy Point townhouse have been ruled a double-murder and suicide, according to the Crow Wing County Attorney’s office. The two people murdered have been identified as 54-year-old Melanie Michele Jansen of Maple Grove, and her daughter, 29-year-old Hannah Nicole Parmenter of Elk River. The man who authorities say…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR is offering the community an opportunity to explore the outdoors for free. Free Park Day is Saturday. That includes free admission for everyone to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The goal of the free day is to encourage people to spend time with family and get outside. For a list of all…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2023 Lake Superior Harvest Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 9 to Bayfront Festival Park. The Harvest Festival is a project of the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association, and was founded as an educational outreach program aimed to showcase the local agricultural production of food throughout the Lake Superior region of northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Festival…
Photo: AJ Hoffman/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service UPDATE (September 8, 2:15 p.m.) — The fire is more under control, the size is about ten acres larger than originally thought, and it may be a fire that could smolder for a while. That is the latest assessment from the Minnesota Interagency Information Center. The fire was 85% contained as of Friday…
DULUTH, Minn. — With a record amount of snow this past winter here in Duluth, comes record road maintenance. The City of Duluth Street Maintenance crew has been busy this summer with pothole patching, crack filling, and other road repairs. There are 6 patching trucks for employees to work with and every week there is anywhere from 3 to 4-hundred…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local program has awarded its first grant to support homeless mothers and children. The Unity Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation works to provide funding for those of African Heritage with business opportunities in the Northland. The first grantee is Divine Konnections, which operates Annie’s House of Refuge and Restoration. The house is a…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD students are finding new ways to give back to the community. It was the 3rd Annual UMD Volunteer Fair Thursday. The fair gives students the opportunities to find different ways to serve and build relationships in the community. The event has doubled in size from last year with around 60 organizations. One UMD students says she…
Hundreds of workers at Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay have voted to ratify a first-ever three-year contract with their employer, Cleveland Cliffs. The workers recently joined the United Steelworkers Union. USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez said the agreement “includes a lump sum bonus, annual wage increases, enhanced protections for job security and improvements in occupational health and…
MAPLE, Wis. — The Governor visited Northwestern High School in Maple Thursday morning. He walked the halls, speaking with students, teachers and staff. He said he enjoyed being there and spoke about the seriousness of the teacher shortage. He noted that rural schools like Northwestern have at least one unique advantage on larger city schools. Rural schools tend to have…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Rotary Club is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year. The 38th Annual Rose Sale is happening now through October 7. Funds from the sale will be used to provide grants to local organizations helping children and less fortunate individuals by providing food, shelter, and clothing. It’ll also help purchase new books for the library….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Prior to an official launch on Oct. 1, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials offered details on a program that intends to offer “drivers licenses for all,” regardless of current immigration status. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation into law last March that was the culmination of a long-running campaign to give more than 80,000 undocumented immigrants…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s spookiest attraction is preparing for its upcoming season. It is the 29th year of the Haunted Ship in Canal Park. Crews work all winter coming up with new frightful ideas to make it as realistic and scary as possible. This year organizers are calling it fever dream-like with a sinking boat room, narrow escape through catacombs,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Minnesota Mile will take participants on a 1-mile course along the scenic Skyline Parkway in Duluth on Friday, September 8. Grandma’s Marathon Public Relations & Marketing Director Zach Schneider joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and the fall running season. The race is an excellent option for participants of all…
BASS LAKE, Minn. — Wild weather Tuesday evening on the Iron Range created damaging winds that hit the Gilbert, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes region. Courtesy: Alicia Schroeder Powerlines came down, along with hundreds of trees, especially on Bass Lake – just southeast of Gilbert. The National Weather Service does not believe a tornado caused the damage. They believe it was…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. –It was February 2022, when Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine. Now a year and a half later, the war continues and the people of Ukraine continue to find ways to meet their daily needs. Rotary groups in Ukraine have been leading the effort to raise money and coordinate the distribution of the supplies. Now the Rotary Club of…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. –The Wisconsin Secretary of State wants to correct myths and disinformation that have been circulating about what her office and local clerks can do. And can’t do. The first item Sarah Godlewski wants to clear up is that her office does not administer elections. But she is responsible for witnessing and validating both the certificate of votes for…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The school year at UW Superior is now underway. Students and teachers had their first classes of the Semester today. We talked with three students about their thoughts after they had finished their first day of classes. We were able to talk with students from Germany, Michigan, and Rochester Minnesota. Mya Haupt, a freshman from Germany told…
DULUTH, Minn. — With spooky season near a thrilling store is now open in Duluth. Spirit Halloween is located in the former Bed Bath and Beyond next to Buffalo Wild Wings. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The Halloween themed store offers a wide variety of…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A favorite local restaurant in Cloquet now has some new wheels. Gordy’s Hi-Hat is now offering a food truck currently called the Gordy’s Brat Stand. The soft opening for the truck was Labor Day weekend and it was a success. The family-owned restaurant’s menu has been the same for 63 years. Now the food truck gives them…
DULUTH, Minn. — As students are going back to school, the Duluth Area Family YMCA is also welcoming the community back. It is Welcome Week at the Y which means people can use all of their amenities and take any exercise classes free of cost. The join-fee is also waived this week. Locations include not only the Duluth branch, but…
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute is opening its doors to the public (Sept. 16) to highlight research focused on the future. NRRI Marketing & Communications Manager June Breneman joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to discuss current areas of integrated research aimed at challenges today. The open house is taking place Saturday, Sept.16 from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Bethel is celebrating 150 years with a two-day event, featuring the third annual Concert for Recovery. Executive Director Dennis Cummings joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the gathering and its purpose. This event is in celebration of mental health and recovery from substance abuse disorders sponsored by the Bethel and supporters. It’s free…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A wildfire took over nearly two-dozen trees in Solway Township Tuesday. Fire Chief Brandon Porter said 20 large trees — mostly pine — started on fire around 12:45 p.m. The fire happened on the 4300 block of Caribou Lake Road on private land. Grand Lake and Hermantown fire departments responded as mutual aid, along with the…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Severe weather rolled through the Northland Tuesday, flooding streets and tearing down trees. That was especially the case in Hoyt Lakes. Click the video above for more. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather Blog, Weather in the News
The wildfire that had people scrambling near Barnum Monday night, continued to cause problems when the sun came up Tuesday morning. It all started in a swampy marshland area in Carlton County, southeast of Barnum. Fire crews from several communities responded on the ground to try and knock the fire out. Air equipment was also brought in, so that both…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin has around 120,000 people living with dementia, reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This number is suspected to double by 2040. But memory screens can offer some relief for early detection. “We get a lot of family that can call us about, you know, we’ve noticed some changes in our loved one.” Everyone ages,…
(AP) — United Airlines departures have resumed after being halted nationwide for a brief time Tuesday because of a technology outage. Federal officials said that United crews had been unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means. “United asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide,” the Federal Aviation Administration said on X, the social media site formerly known…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Mental health issues like depression and anxiety are becoming more common among Americans under 30. The American Psychiatric Association says symptoms include loneliness and lack of motivation. One way to help with these symptoms is a four-legged companion. 86% of pet owners say their pets have made a positive impact on their mental health. A furry friend…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local couple Isaac and Jennifer Hunt joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the making of two children’s books recently launched. “Snowy Halloween” and “The Yellow Dragon” are now available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. The two have been working on a 3rd book which they plan to release in November. It’s called “The…
CLOQUET, Minn. –It’s a tradition in Carlton County and Cloquet to have a Labor Day parade. With the great weather today, the parade was very well attended. Scott Loons was one of many at the parade and explained why the parade is important to him. “Well, it’s a family tradition, bring the kids down, support labor. I’m in a union,…
