DULUTH, Minn. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are teeing off with their annual golf scramble. They named it the “Tee Up Fore Kids Golf Classic” and all funds go toward the Boys & Girls Clubs. There are many sponsors and non-sponsors that come out to help the non-profit organization. And it is not just golf as…
(AP) — An international group of agencies is investigating what may have caused the Titan submersible to implode while carrying five people to the Titanic wreckage, and U.S. maritime officials say they’ll issue a report aimed at improving the safety of submersibles worldwide. Investigators from the U.S., Canada, France and the United Kingdom are working closely together on the probe of the June…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S. “These investments will help all Americans,” he said. “We’re not going to leave anyone behind.” Biden announced that more…
DULUTH, Minn. — An insurance company is inviting the community in by having some fun. Friday Isaacson and Associates LLC American Family Insurance had a grand opening for their new office. It’s located on West Central Entrance in Duluth. And to make buying insurance more fun they put a golf simulator and game room in for people to relax. The…
UPDATE (June 26, 11:08 a.m.) — The adult swimmer who drowned in Lake Nebagamon Friday afternoon has been identified. The victim is 74-year-old George Goetz from Menomonee Falls. Police say he was in the area camping with a friend when they decided to go swimming to cool off. He then went under the water and never resurfaced. ORIGINAL POST: LAKE…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Chum Rhubarb Festival is not quite over yet as there is one last chance to pick up a pie. At noon on Monday the leftover pies, crisp, and scones will be sold at Chum’s office 102 West 2nd Street. The Rhubarb Festival is Chum’s biggest fundraiser of the year as the funds go toward helping support…
GORDON, WI. — The town is gearing up to hold its annual 4th of July Celebration filled with a range of festivities, including its largest fireworks display yet. Good Neighbor Days Chair Erik Finstad joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the many events taking place on Sat, July 1 and Sun, July 2. Finstad also talking about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zenith Bookstore is getting a new look as a mural is being painted on the side of its building. The mural is 90 by 20 feet and is expected to take about 10 days to make. The one behind the project is an indigenous artist named Jonathan Thunder. This is his largest piece he’s had the chance…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two people drowned Sunday in Lake Superior after cliff diving at Black Beach in Silver Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A spokesperson for the Coast Guard told FOX 21 Sunday evening that the two victims were seen surfacing after the jump but then struggled before going under again. A Coast Guard helicopter and small boat…
BWCA, MINN. — Authorities have released the name of a teen that drowned in the Boundary Waters (BWCAW). Lester Hochstetler, 18, of Clear Lake, Wisconsin drowned Wednesday evening in Gillis Lake. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was in a canoe with other fishermen when it overturned. Hochstetler was not wearing a personal flotation device, according to the…
LUTSEN, Minn. – Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains is considered a total loss after fire ripped through the beloved restaurant and bar over the weekend. The call for help came in around 6 a.m. Saturday. The Lutsen Fire Department and mutual aid from departments in Cook County responded. Fire officials said suppression efforts were at a high level but the…
DULUTH, Minn.–Sunday was the last chance to check out the 51st annual Park Point Art Fair. Over 110 artists from around the Midwest gathered to show off and sell their art ranging from woodworking, jewelry, paintings, sculpture and so much more. But for Steven Weagel, he spent the majority of this last winter working with both hot metal and glass…
DULUTH, Minn.–Peonies are in season and one local farm is bringing more into the gardening season. Farmer Doug and Duluth Flower Farm held a farm tour showing off this year’s selections of flowers and crops all while offering complimentary wine. Expert advice on gardening and farming were available for people to really understand what Minnesota Grown means. “The feedback has…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 300 block of Superior Street is letting the community know that downtown is still thriving and has lots to offer. Security Jewelers is hosting what they call the Summer Showcase Block Party. The party includes food, drinks, drawings, music and more. Neighboring businesses were happy to participate with offerings of their own. A Security Jewelers employee…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over 700 Minnesota city officials gathered at the DECC over the past few days. It was the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. Mayors, council members, and other city officials were there to network, learn, and celebrate the work that’s been done over the past year. The conference theme this year was “City Love” and gave them…
DULUTH, MINN. –The festival features Rhubarb Pies of course, as well as rhubarb lemonade, rhubarb brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers. The director of communications for Chum, Bradley Zwagerman explained the importance of the festival. “Our whole community is coming together to support folks experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hunger, just like we did 50 years ago when 10 congregations came together…
DULUTH, MINN. –Marshall School was the place to be today for the Taste of Greece Festival. Now in its’ 30th year, this annual event brings people from near and far to have some real Greek food prepared by the parishioners of Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church. “We’re up here at the Taste of Greece because every year is wonderful food…
DULUTH, MINN. — For much of the year in the northland, motorcycles and motorcyclists are not a part of the landscape. But in the summer, they seem to be just about everywhere. Drivers need to see motorcycles but ultimately it’s up to the cyclist to be alert and know how to operate your bike safely. “Even if you do well,…
LUTSEN, Minn. — A fire has destroyed Papa Charlie’s restaurant at Lutsen Mountains. Courtesy: Matthias Orfield The fire broke out sometime before 5 a.m. Saturday, according to a time stamp on a Lutsen camera. This fire comes on the same day of the start of a busy weekend with the Lutsen 99er Gravel Bike Race. “A fire at Papa Charlie’s…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A home in Solway Township was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. The call for help came in around 4:15 p.m. for a structure fire on the 3900 block of Crosby Road. “The structure was a complete loss with estimated value of $100,000 for the structure and $70,000 for contents,” according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s…
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…
An 18-year-old canoeist is presumed dead after capsizing on Gillis Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The accident happened Wednesday evening. Gillis Lake is located about four miles west of Round Lake and Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters in Cook County, according to WTIP Radio. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office got a report around 6:45 p.m. that fishermen…
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….
DULUTH, MINN. –More than 700 Minnesota city officials gathered at the DECC over the past few days. It was the League of Minnesota Cities’ Annual conference. Mayors, council members and other city officials were there to network, learn, and celebrate the work that’s been done over the past year. The conference theme this year was “city love.” The new president…
DULUTH, MINN. — You may recall that just about one week ago, the Chow Haul food truck, a fixture in the Duluth-Superior area for more than a decade, crashed and burned. We talked with the owner of Chow Haul, Keith Burgess, earlier this week as he looked through the burned-out shell of the truck to find anything usable. “I’ve got…
DULUTH, Minn. — The mural on the rotunda at the St. Louis County Depot is complete. Local artist Adam Swanson has spent the past two months putting the mural together in his studio. The 350-square-foot mural is full of beautiful butterflies that are local to the area. This was Swanson’s first mural in downtown Duluth that he created himself. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday was the first Civic Center Farmers’ Market of the season. The Human Resources and Extension with St. Louis County team up to put this on, as well as the City of Duluth. It includes food trucks, vegetables, and crafts. They even provide resources to the community such as Whole Foods Co-op doing a food demo. St….
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Flowing, spring runoff, and now, not so much as the drought takes over. In this week’s Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More, we travel to Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors to contrast low levels with super high early spring water levels. Categories: Fox Along the North Shore, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Bryant Elementary School in Superior is hosting a rummage sale fundraiser this weekend. The sale is put on by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. It’s the second year of doing it as the first one last year was a success. All of the proceeds go toward the school. Last year they were able to pay for free…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the morning show Friday, Essentia Health Pediatrician Dr. Marit Knutson sat down live with FOX21 to talk about the importance of summer schedules for kids and how they benefit from some level of structure. Knutson discussed the things parents can do to help implement structure within a flexible summer schedule for their kids, all the while navigating…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is banking on reproductive rights to be a galvanizing issue for voters in the 2024 election as he collects three top-level endorsements, hosts a rally and issues an executive order seeking to bolster access to contraception as the nation marks a year since the Supreme Court decision overturning federal abortion protections. Biden and Vice President…
DULUTH, Minn. — An event uplifting women to run for political office took place Thursday. Vote Run Lead, a non-profit that trains women to run held what they call a “Fierceness Forum” at Pier B Resort. Minnesota state representatives such as Alicia Kozlowski and Liz Lee were on a panel speaking. The attendees were able to network and stay for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota based, now risen to fame indie rock band Hippo Campus is coming to Bayfront Festival Park on Sat, June 24. Born and raised in Saint Paul, five high school students came together to form a band called Hippo Campus in 2013 — and their sound would reach far beyond the state. “It happened really fast for…
DULUTH, MINN. — National Transportation Safety Board arrived on the scene Thursday morning of a fatal small plane crash just north of Duluth. NTSB officials are leading the investigation into the crash that killed two local men who worked at Cirrus Aircraft. An NTSB official told FOX 21 that the families of the victims visited the site along Pequaywan Lake…
DULUTH, MINN. — This Saturday and Sunday, the 30th annual Taste of Greece Festival is taking place at Marshall School. The event is a major fundraiser for Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Greek food, including gyros, Shish-kabobs, spinach pie, pastries, and coffee will all be available. The majority of the food is made by church members and they savor…
(AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. Coast Guard officials said during a news conference Thursday that they’ve notified the families of the crew of the Titan, which has been missing for several days. Debris found during the search for the vessel “is consistent…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The 3rd annual Youth Mental Health Night is taking place Thursday at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Fairview Range is hosting this event inviting family and friends to learn about local mental health resources and education. All while having some fun. There will be a BMX stunt show, live music, games, and prizes. The hope for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new innovation center is providing new opportunities for LP Building Solutions. The manufacturing and supply company has partnered with UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute to get the new space. The two companies have already been working together and wanted to collaborate further. The center includes a full-scale mock house, display wall, and a light manufacturing shop….
DULUTH, Minn. — Farmer Doug and Duluth Flower Farm are teaming up to host a Peony Farm Tour and Tasting event on Sun, June 25 at 3361 Lindahl Road, Duluth, MN. Attendees will be able to tour the peony gardens, get expert advice, taste wine, shop at local crafters tents, purchase peony bouquets, buy peony plants and more. $10 admission…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday night at 5814 Elinor Street. The fire department says it happened around 5:35 p.m. Upon arrival crews report finding that the fire started in a bedroom of the one and a half-story home. They say the door of that bedroom was closed which helped prevent the fire from…
SAGINAW, Minn. — A local correctional facility is giving back to the community by baking 1,000 pies over 2 days. Chum’s annual Rhubarb Festival is just a few days away. And the Northeast Regional Corrections Center helps out every year by making crisps, but this year they were happy to take on a new challenge of baking the signature pies…
DULUTH, MINN. — A Small plane crash Wednesday morning took the lives of two local men who were on board. The two victims have been identified as 60-year-old Bryan Handyside who lived near the crash site along Pequaywan Lake Road and 64-year-old Matthew Joseph of Duluth. Handyside was the pilot of the 1946 Aeronca Champ and had over 30 years…
FOX 21 Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg and his wife, Jacque, welcomed a new addition to their family Wednesday morning. Micah Lee was born at 9:08 a.m. weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches. Rusty said mom and daughter, Molly, are doing great. Molly is two years old now. And get this! She was born weighing 7 pounds,…
LITTLEFORK, Minn. — A fire broke out Wednesday at a longtime lumberyard in Littlfork. According to The Littlefork Times, piles of wood and woodchips caught fire around 1 p.m. at Green Forest Wood Products off Highway 71. The Littlefork Times Fire Chief Dan Wendt told the Times Wednesday evening that the flames stayed away from the nearby woods, according to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday was Duluth’s turn to set off on the annual torch run for Special Olympics Minnesota. Many people showed up today to support the great cause and while getting some exercise. After the torch arrived in the city from Lake County, today was Duluth’s turn to pass on the torch to Carlton County so it can continue…
Nigel Randel Blackburn DEER RIVER, Minn. — A St. Paul man is charged with murder after a man was found dead in a Deer River home earlier this month. Nigel Blackburn, 33, is charged with second-degree intentional murder. Court documents say he shot the unidentified victim at least five times in the head and body. The crime happened June 9…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday is expected to pass a Republican-authored, bipartisan bill opposed by anti-abortion groups that would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control. The GOP-controlled Assembly passed the measure with broad bipartisan support last session, but it died in the Senate. Its sponsor, Republican Rep. Joel Kitchens, has said he’s optimistic it…
UPDATE (June 21, 2:25 p.m.) — The people that died in a plane crash Wednesday morning north of Duluth have been identified. They are 60-year-old Bryan Handyside from unorganized township 54R13 and 64-year-old Matthew Joseph from Duluth. Both of them worked at Cirrus, but the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the airplane was privately owned. Handyside was piloting the…
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…
SUPERIOR, WI — For the second year, Superior is hosting Make Music Day; 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. The event is put on with the help of Siggy’s Musical Garden Incorporated, a non-profit that’s all about supporting the local music…
