DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has appointed a new Planning and Economic Development Director. The brisk harbor winds ushered in a new era for Duluth Tuesday, as Mayor Larson announced the selection of Chad Ronchetti as Planning and Economic Development Director. He most recently worked at Kraus-Anderson. Chris Fleege, prior director, passed away unexpectedly in June leaving the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa and his team will hold a community informational meeting Wednesday about the possible purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle. The meeting is happening from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Senior Center. Chief Ceynowa told FOX 21 it’s time to invest in the life-saving tool and stop borrowing Superior’s Armored…
DULUTH, Minn. — With election season nearing, it’s important to stay up to date on candidates that will represent the overall interests of Duluthians. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune announced the dates of five candidate forums. All free and open to the public at The Garden in Canal Park. Between the five forums, you’ll…
DULUTH, MINN. — Duluth Bethel will be holding its third annual ’Concert for Recovery’ in early September and it will be a two-day event. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Duluth Bethel, it’s one of the oldest social service agencies in the state. The group helps people rebuild their lives as it works with people with drug or alcohol…
DULUTH, MINN. — New housing development, designed specifically for Short Term Vacation Rentals is going up at the base of Spirit Mountain. Already three of the homes are built or being built. The area is known as River West, and while the first phase has just three homes, it’s planned that the second and third phases will add another 30…
LAHAINA, Hawaii (Fox 9)- Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui and expected to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash. A week after a blaze tore through historic Lahaina, many who survived have started moving into hundreds of…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — In a show of preemptive counter-programming, President Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to Wisconsin to highlight his economic policies in a state critical to his reelection fortunes, just a week before Republicans descend on Milwaukee for the party’s first presidential debate. His arrival in Milwaukee comes on the eve of the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, major economic legislation that he signed into…
DULUTH, Minn. — A dance studio in Duluth is launching a new initiative to get boys grooving through the doors. The 218 Dance Project has a new program called the Boys Hip-Hop Crew. The class is 45 minutes a week on Wednesdays and is open to all ages and is free to all boys during their first year of dance….
DULUTH, Minn. — Udac received the 2023 Organizational Best Practice Award for their approach in supporting education and employment development for those with disabilities. Udac works with the Duluth Area Community Foundation and other partners to create a unique model of servicing those in need. Their approach involves working with companies to find opportunities for clients where support is offered…
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia grand jury that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo that state’s 2020 election results arrived at a frenzied conclusion late Monday, returning indictments even as prosecutors offered no clarity about who had been charged and for what. The existence of indictments became apparent around 9 p.m., when the Fulton…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Nemadji Golf Course in Superior is teaching military veterans to golf through a six week long program called PGA HOPE. The program looks to improve veterans’ golf skills and wellbeing. PGA HOPE is a branch of the PGA Reach, the charitable foundation of the Pro Golfers Association. Throughout Minnesota and part of Wisconsin, PGA HOPE lessons are…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Firefighters Local 101 will be standing by heavily traffic intersections for this year’s Fill the Boot program. Each year firefighters collect donations one dollar at a time standing at numerous city intersections Monday through Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. All to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, an organization that helps research, support, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — People were taking their best swing on the greens Monday, all for a good purpose, at Ridgeview Country Club. The 2nd annual Scottish Scramble invited people to participate in an 18-hole match, accompanied with Scottish theme course and dinner. Each year the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association split funds halfway with the Minnesota Masonic Children’s Clinic for Communication…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council passed an ordinance Monday night banning the smoking of marijuana and other controlled substances involving smoke from city parks, like cigarettes and vaping. This comes after the state of Minnesota passed a law legalizing adult recreational use of marijuana beginning Aug. 1. The smoking violation fines became a discussion Monday night between some…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Embattled Superior School Board member Steven Stupak resigned Monday morning amid election fraud charges against him. Board President Steve Olson confirmed the resignation at Monday night’s board meeting. It was not immediately known Monday night what the board’s process will be moving forward with the vacant seat. Stupak’s announcement comes just one week after former school board…
Justin Sperl/Facebook COOK COUNTY, Minn. — The body of a canoeist was found Monday in the Brule Lake area of the BWCA. The body was discovered by other canoeists who notified authorities, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The remains have been identified as Justin Sperl, 32, of Marshall, Minnesota. “Sperl had been the subject of a missing person…
Scene of February shooting DULUTH, Minn. — Charges will not be filed against a Duluth police officer who shot and killed a suspect earlier this year. The shooting happened Feb. 24, 2023 in an alley on the 1500 block of East Third Street during a felony arrest for threats of violence. Investigators said shots were fired after Zachary Shogren, 34,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Those who are sad that the old Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center is empty, now’s your chance to take home a piece of the old hospital. Starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m., an online silent auction will be held selling coffee makers, washing machines, chairs, and a whole lot more. Registration is open…
DULUTH, Minn. — The company known as Bailey Builds is changing its name to BB & Friends and for the third straight year, the company that creates wood art will have a presence at the Minnesota State Fair. The company makes a big impression at the fair each year as they build their own building to display and sell their…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has posted a Request for Proposals or RFP for a Master Developer to plan, design and build a mixed-use development on part to what was the Lester Golf Course. The city is looking for proposals that include residential development for persons of all income levels and housing for families and seniors. Developers are…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the second year, Duluth Public Schools will host “Unity in Our Community,” a back-to-school event at Bayfront Festival Park on Mon. August 21 from 4-7 pm. On Mon. August 14, Assistant Superintendent Anthony Bonds joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Food, entertainment, vendors, and a large backpack giveaway…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Bayfront Blues Festival wrapped up its 34th year Sunday and despite the weather larges crowds formed. The Blues Fest is one of the biggest outdoor music events in the Northland. Nearly 20 bands hit the stage during the three day festival. The acts will range from Grammy nominated performers to local up and coming artists….
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s governor warned that scores more people could be found dead following ferocious wildfires on Maui, as search and rescue crews scoured neighborhoods street by street and prepared to comb through buildings charred by flames that galloped a mile a minute. The blazes, which consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction is underway in Duluth’s East Hillside for 52 mixed-income apartment units. The property is located on the corner of 6th Avenue East and 4th Street. One Roof Housing and Three Rivers Community Action are developing the property. The site used to be a gas station, which was heavily contaminated, making the prime real-estate difficult to develop….
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction work is temporarily suspended on a new apartment building in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Merge Urban Development told FOX 21 there are two reasons for the delay in the Urbane218 project at the former Esmond and Seaway Hotel site. Engineers are making changes to the heating and cooling design per the request of the city’s building…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Sunday was the last day for the Two Harbors Art Fair where dozens of artists displayed their best work. The 29th annual Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival has become a tradition on the North Shore. Over 30 vendors gathered showing off many kinds of fine art, from photography, jewelry, pottery and much more. There…
DULUTH, Minn. — The site of a proposed 15-story high rise in downtown Duluth continues to sit idle, but officials tell FOX 21 they are optimistic the project will happen. The site is located between the Sheraton Hotel and Essentia Health on the 300 block of East Superior Street, which is the former site of the Voyageur Lakewalk Inn. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — An inmate at the St. Louis County Jail has died. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating at the request of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The 34-year-old man was found dead and alone in his cell Thursday morning. Sheriff Gordon Ramsay told FOX 21 there was no obvious cause of death. He said there were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rock enthusiasts might want to agate a load of this, the Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival returned for its third year this weekend. This year the Agate Festival took place at two different locations. 15 vendors were at the Duluth MakerSpace and Ursa Minor Brewery had another six vendors and even a geologist. However at both, people can…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the kids get ready for the school year, one charter school is looking to bring students outside the classroom. Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy received a $20,000 grant from the MN Department of Education for outdoor education for kindergarteners. The Playscape will feature a sand pit, a water pump, and even a mud kitchen. Construction…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Every year, the Bayfield County fair brings joy to all of those who attend. This year brings carnival rides, magic shows, Monster Truck and Dirt Dashes, plus a whole lot more. Just this weekend, the Bayfield County fair opened its gate for the 129 year. Even with a wide selection of rides, fair foods, and entertainment….
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Bayfront Blues Festival returned Friday for its 34th year. While the weather wasn’t ideal, fans still came to listen to some tunes. The Blues Fest is one of the biggest music events in the Northland. Nearly 20 bands will hit the stage during the three day long festival, from Grammy nominated performers to local up…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Ports of Duluth-Superior have had one of their strongest first half of the years in recent history. This past June alone was one of the strongest months for iron ore with 2.6 million tons being moved through the port, the strongest single month since May of 1993. Limestone and salt were one of the big exports…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Starting on Sept. 1, Superior High School will be joining the rest of the Superior School District implementing “Away for the Day”. During school hours, Superior High School students are expected to keep phones and other mobile devices such as smartwatches, tablets, and portable gaming systems in their lockers. The School District of Superior offers laptops to…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Two local farms in Wrenshall are now the proud makers of sauerkraut. Northern Harvest Farm and Uff-da Organics took over Spirit Creek Farm after they had been growing cabbage for them for over a decade. Now they’re taking on the new task out of their Farmer’s Kitchen. Which means they’ll produce enough sauerkraut for around 70 stores…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — Human remains that were located in the Nemadji River in Carlton County in July have been identified. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the remains are that of Jeffrey Sjolander, 61, of Duluth. Sjolander went missing from the city of Duluth in the spring of 2022. “Although the cause of death is not known at this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating an assault on Duluth’s Lakewalk that involved a gun. The call for help came in around 10:50 p.m. Aug. 7 in the 2100 block of the Lakewalk for a report of a person with a gun, according to a police spokesperson. A 36-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman told police they tipped one…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa is looking to make his biggest investment yet since becoming chief nearly one year ago – the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle. Ceynowa says it’s a safety tool his department should no longer be borrowing from the Superior Police Department, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. From schools, to supermarkets, to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Water, Light, and Power is creating its first community solar garden. It’s located near Heritage Park in Superior. The garden contains nearly 1,300 panels large enough to power around 115 homes. The community solar garden is expected to produce energy by October. The project is currently subscribed to 80 customers. “The community solar garden is really…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday Duluth Parks and Recreation hosted a beach party, where the community could learn the importance of water safety while taking a splash in Lake Superior. Taking place at the Park Point Beach House, right on the edge of Lake Superior. Lifeguards and professionals were on hand to teach about rip currents, hypothermia, and other important information….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A tentative agreement has been reached between Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids and Teamster Local 346 members. The agreement is for a 3-year labor contract with respect to the mill’s 166 hourly employees. Blandin officials say the union will be presenting the offer to its membership for a vote at noon on Friday, August 11th….
DULUTH, Minn. — A new gift store is coming to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. The mall announced the new store called BoxLunch, which offers apparel, accessories, collectibles, and a whole lot more. It’s a sister store to Hot Topic with exclusive licensed merch for big names such as Stranger Things and Star Wars. The new store will be…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — In its ninth year, Operation K-9 returned to the Northland presenting the talents of the police dogs that serve our areas. Dogs serving from Hermantown, Duluth, Superior, Douglas County, and St. Louis County showcasing why K-9 units are important in communities. These K-9 are trained in drug detection, apprehension work, and tracking. During the demonstration, audiences were…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Ready for a weekend of fun fair festivities? The Bayfield County Fair has just about something for everyone. From fair food, to carnival rides, and numerous grandstand events like Monster Trucks and Dirt Dashes. Each day the kids ages four and under will get in for free with everyone else paying $15 per entry ticket. Friday…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will ask Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The last such request from the White House, made in November,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The historic Priley Fountain in Duluth’s Civic Center is back in operation after being off most of the summer. The multi-shooting fountain from the 1970s got a new pump installed. Tt wasn’t a fast re-build, which is why the fountain wasn’t turned on this summer until now. Repairs cost around $4,000. The Priley Fountain was named after…
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Wildfires fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane killed 36 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings on the Hawaiian island of Maui, in the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in years. Rescuers searched Thursday through the leveled, ashen homes and businesses of Lahaina, which dates to the 1700s, is the biggest…
DULUTH, Minn. — A project in the works for almost 10 years is now coming true for Ski Hut. The ski and bike shop are breaking ground on the new Ski Hut Adventure Center. They will offer products, rentals, service, and more for people using the trails surrounding the location. It’s all thanks to the partnership of RiverWest Development. Ski…
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – As the owner of a trucking company, Jeff Foster knows his way around a semi. But on a sunny summer afternoon on Lake Superior in Duluth, he is trading the highway for the waterway and giving the term cruising a whole new meaning. “It’s the most interesting boat we’ve ever been able to be on. I’m very…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and Roger Reinert were already examining the Primary Election returns Wednesday from all 34 Duluth precincts, looking for ways to make sure their strategies remain focused before the next big vote come Nov. 7. Mayor Larson told FOX 21 she never takes any race for granted. She said Tuesday’s results actually have her supporters,…
