DULUTH, MINN. — What better way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon, than celebrating the birthday of the otters at the Great Lakes Aquarium? The two otters, who are both female, are named Agate and Ore. They came to the aquarium from Louisiana when they were just six months old. Now nine and half years later they’ve reached the one-decade mark….
DULUTH, MINN. –The St. Louis County Extension Service held its Spring Garden Extravaganza Saturday at the Depot in Duluth. There were a lot of people on hand to learn about many different aspects of gardening, including flowering shrubs and trees and small fruits. There were presentations from experts in pruning fruit trees, pollinators, and vegetable gardens as well as tomatoes….
NEAR NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz began his day bright and early Saturday for the state’s kickoff of turkey hunting. Walz joined by National Wild Turkey Federation Director of Development,Tom Glines, Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen, and two legislators along with members of the Learn-to-Hunt program. The hunting party hunted on private land near Northfield owned by Jerry…
DULUTH, Minn. — With three local high school robotics teams headed to the world’s championship of robotics, the Arrowhead Robotics Coalition arranged for a practice arena for the Denfeld, Hermantown and Babbitt teams. The DNA 4009 team from Denfeld is appearing in its first Worlds Championship since 2017, although they qualified in 2020, there was no event because it was…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is nearing and one of the most popular events of the season is back for its fourth year. Former Denfeld Hunter and Vikings fullback, CJ Ham’s Annual Youth Football Camp is now open for registration. The camp is set for July 8 at Public Schools Stadium on the campus of Duluth Denfeld. The camp includes one on…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UMD Civil Engineering students are getting creative with concrete over at Barker’s Island in Superior. They are hosting a regional conference where other Midwest universities join in to show off their concrete creations. Those include concrete canoes, cornhole setups, and frisbees. 10 teams from Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin all were competing to win fun prizes. The Midwest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack launched their 6th annual Arbor Day campaign. Duluth Pack stores across the nation are using this time to partner with the Minnesota DNR to work on forest restoration. For every product sold Duluth Pack will plant a tree in the company’s home state of Minnesota. They have planted a total of 20,000 trees in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new flag near the entrance to the Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center was raised Friday, it’s the Donate Life Flag. April is National Donate Life Month; it is meant to honor organ donors who have given the hope of life to someone in need. The flag-raising ceremony was accompanied by speakers from Essentia who talked about…
CARLTON, Minn. – Due to the recent warm weather and rapid snow melt, the St. Louis River is in a high flow state. To prepare for potential flooding in areas, Minnesota Power has activated Emergency Action Plans. These emergency action plans are enforced to put the public and emergency management agencies on high alert of the higher-than-normal flows. Minnesota Power…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you looking for cheap books while also supporting your local community? Gabriel’s Used Bookstore is exactly the place. With over 50,000 books on the shelves at a time, this quaint store has a big cause. Run by a staff of volunteers, Gabriel’s mission is to make sure everyone has access to affordable books. One of the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Spring flooding continues to be an issue causing many road closures for St. Louis County. The County says there have been road and culvert washouts, as well as flooded roads. The St. Louis County Public Works crew has been monitoring conditions and making repairs as needed. The roads closed are list below: District 4 (northern…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minneapolis will allow broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer at all hours, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement or “adhan” to be heard over speakers five times a day, year-round. The Minneapolis City Council unanimously agreed Thursday to amend the city’s noise ordinance, which had prevented dawn and late evening calls at certain…
DULUTH, Minn. — April 13 in Duluth is officially Ethel Ray Nance Day. Who is that you may ask? Nance was an important civil and women’s rights activist, and she was born and lived in the Central Highlands of Duluth. Thursday morning Duluth city council president, Janet Kennedy read the official city proclamation that proclaims it as Nance’s Day. April…
Norton Road Intersection of Mall Drive and Maple Grove Rd. DULUTH, Minn. — Major flooding is causing roads to close near the Miller Hill Mall and giving residents on Norton Road a hard time getting to their homes. The closed off areas are within the business district near the Target and Grandma’s restaurant on Mall Drive and Maple Grove Road….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior partnered with the local American Red Cross Chapter Thursday to learn life-saving tools. They called it Red Cross Day and students were invited to learn hands-only CPR, which only takes 15 minutes to learn. Executive Director for the Northern Minnesota American Red Cross Dan Williams says people are drastically more likely to survive…
CLOQUET, Minn. — If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly a drone Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is ready to help. The summer course is called Geography 1060: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Students will get hands on experience flying a drone and receive training for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam during the 8-week course starting…
DULUTH, Minn. — A homeless encampment across the street from Bayfront Park has grown into a public health hazard, and a CHUM official confirms MnDOT will be cleaning the property sometime next week. There are two growing sections along Railroad Street with about five tents and other items across from Playfront Park next to I35. The second section that’s most…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has gathered new details involving city wide budget cuts in Duluth worth $383,000. City administration says the cuts involve this year’s status-quo budget. The Duluth Police Department, which has the largest portion of the city’s budget, is being asked to cut $98,402. The Duluth Fire Department holds the city’s second-largest portion of the yearly budget….
Wildfire season has begun in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin National Guard Black Hawks have been deployed to multiple large wildfires in the southern part of the state. Juneau and Monroe counties are being affected. The Jake Pine Fire is affecting more than 80 acres, as of Thursday. Residents have been evacuated there. The fire is contained. The second fire is near…
DOUGLAS, Co. — The Nemadji River was showing off Thursday at just over 25 feet deep, but it was holding steady from rising. The Nemadji River has risen 16 feet within the past week. The river along County Road C just outside of South Range was surrounding a detached garage Thursday. Meanwhile, the St. Louis River is swelling in Scanlon….
DULUTH, Minn. — Rising flood waters Thursday evening shut down the busy intersection of Maple Grove Road and Mall Drive, along with portions of multiple roads in the area. The water seen on Mall Drive around 7 p.m. was roughly a foot high. There are retention ponds in the area, which have clearly not been able to handle the fast-melting…
Minn. – We all know the water is really starting to flow across the Northland. And it’s actually roaring in some areas. Thursday, we kick off a new weekly segment on Fox 21 called “Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More.” Each Thursday we’ll take you up the shore, and let you see and feel the incredible power and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says they are delaying the seasonal reopening to vehicular access on sections of Skyline Parkway due to snow melting conditions. Portions of Skyline Parkway close annually in the winter. The portions of roads that will remain closed include: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — The spring thaw has caused trail conditions to be vulnerable to damage if walked or ridden on during this time. Because of that the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation has announced they are closing all natural surface trails for the time being. Trails closed include the Duluth Traverse, Superior Hiking Trail, and other dirt trails in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who has emerged as a main person of interest in the disclosure of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war was taken into custody Thursday by federal agents, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because it hadn’t been publicly announced. Investigators believe that the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Excessive water runoff from rapidly melting snow is putting pressure on the City of Duluth’s sanitary sewer system. The city is reminding residents to make sure discharges from sump pumps and drains are directed away from a home’s foundation. This will help avoid possible sewer overflows and pollution of watersheds. Public Works is monitoring the situation. If…
DULUTH, Minn. — The man accused of randomly attacking another man with a bat just blocks from Downtown Duluth has been charged. The criminal complaint says 20-year-old Chase Covington stopped a person walking in the area of 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street. He’s accused of demanding money and then striking the victim multiple times in the leg with a…
CARLTON, Minn. — After two years in the making, Lake Superior Community Health Center has completed its practice expansion in Carlton. Thanks to the partnership with the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation they believe they will be able to serve up to seven thousand individuals in the coming year. Their clinic has brand new tools and rooms that offer an…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile stopped by Lake Superior College Wednesday. Almost 30 students and faculty signed up to give blood, as blood donations are urgently needed. The Bloodmobile stops by many businesses and schools going all the way up to International Falls, down to Hinkley, and some spots in Wisconsin. The driver of the bus says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two teens were rescued after getting swept down Lester River in Duluth when swimming Wednesday afternoon. The Duluth Fire Department was called out at 1:34 p.m. to find 13 and 14-year-olds who got swept away due to fast-running water. The boys were able to get to a rock island on their own where crews used ropes, ladders,…
A group of Duluth business owners is welcoming new members as it works to help the area prosper. Members of the West Duluth Business Club gather the second Wednesday of every month at Mr. D’s. Wednesday was no exception. There is usually a guest speaker, and this month it was Amber Burns with the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. One…
DULUTH, MNN. — Four public agencies from St Louis County held a news conference on Wednesday to talk about the spring snow melt and spring flooding. The agencies explained what they have planned and already done to prepare for any flooding that may occur. The warm weather over the past couple of days has greatly reduced the snowpack in the…
WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Madeline Jane Kingsbury, 26, went missing on March 31 and has not had any contact with friends or family since. The father of her children is believed to have been the last person to see her. Here’s what we know about her disappearance so far and the timeline of the investigation. March 31: The day Maddi went…
Current Wisconsin Fire Situation – Wisconsin DNR WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still has considerable snow cover, the danger is extreme across much of the state today,” said Gov….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin. Baldwin, 60, said in a statement that she intends to continue fighting for the working class and families struggling with inflation, as well as opposing Wisconsin’s abortion ban. No…
IRON RIVER, WI. — The Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library in Iron River is looking to expand and preserve a piece of historical land. The library hopes to make it into a green space for the community to enjoy, while also working with the Western Bayfield County Historical Society to save its deep-rooted history. Adjacent to the library sits a…
COOK, Minn. — In this week’s Connecting Principles segment, Principal Kelly Engman of North Woods School joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about all things happening right now on school grounds. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The search continues Wednesday morning for a teenager who fell from a rock ledge at Taylors Falls into the St. Croix River. According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out to Taylors Falls shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday for the incident. Deputies say the 18-year-old Wisconsin man was in Interstate State Park on…
CLOQUET, Minn. — After fire ripped through Berquist Imports in Cloquet in February, it’s neighboring business Erbert & Gerbert’s is now reopen. The owner of the sandwich shop tells Fox 21 suffered extensive smoke and inventory damage from the nearby fire worth $40,000, but everything is back now. Meanwhile Berquist’s remains heavily damaged. A new post on its website says…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Benedictine Living Community was promoting exercise Tuesday through a “Pump it for Parkinson’s” event. NuStep and the National Institute for Fitness and Sport are behind the program. They’re trying to get senior communities across the country reach a total of 1 million steps in. Benedictine had a goal of 30,000 steps and ended up doubling it….
DULUTH, Minn.- Baseball season is finally coming around in the Northland and one local high school team has welcome a new player to their roster, one that says she’s proud to play like a girl. Anna Hron, a sophomore at Duluth Marshall, has always had a passion for baseball but felt softball was the only route for her. Now, Anna…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Spring in the air MnDOT is getting ready for more construction projects to get underway in Northeast Minnesota in 2023. They include roads and bridges, with six carryover projects that include work on I-35, I-535, and the Highway 53 interchange as well as bridge work on the Silver Creek Bridge. 16 new projects will kick off…
TWO HARBORS, Wis. — The people of Two Harbors headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for their next mayor. This comes after now-former embattled mayor Chris Swanson was recalled by more than 1,000 votes last august. The unofficial results Tuesday evening from the Clerk’s Office showed Lew Conner as the city’s next mayor. Conner is a retired educator who…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The city of Proctor is asking citizens and businesses to immediately reduce water usage, according to a news release just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. This is not a boil notice. “At approximately 4:20 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2023 City of Proctor wastewater staff notified city administration the city sanitary sewer lines and manholes are full because of…
DULUTH, Minn. — With warm weather comes race season as the Fitger’s 5-K is right around the corner, and this year it brings a new sustainable plan. This years race lands on April 22nd which happens to be Earth Day, so in honor of the green day Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth plans on making the race zero-waste. In partnership with a company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday St. Luke’s hospital held their annual ceremony honoring the life saving gift of organ donation and the families of donors. The hospital raised a “Donate Life” flag and held a moment of silence for those who have given the gift of life through organ donation. Recipients also recognized the gift of their donors at the ceremony….
DULUTH, MINN. — Generally, a water main break causes pooling of water in the street and perhaps in adjoining yards. But in this case, the water main broke on a slight hill, and that allowed it to flow on Paul Zwak’s property and into his garages and home. Paul and his wife and two of their children spent much of…
INT’L FALLS, Minn. — Following a summer of massive flooding on the outskirts of International Falls, the Voyageur National Park maintenance team has been recognized for their contributions to protect and preserve park grounds and beyond. The park, located just outside of International Falls overcame a range of challenges amidst a record-setting flood. This leading the Midwest Regional Office of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota should hire more Native American faculty, offer students additional financial support and give back land to atone for its historic mistreatment of the state’s tribes, a report conducted through a collaboration with the school concluded Tuesday. The report said that the university’s founding board of regents “committed genocide and ethnic cleansing of Indigenous…
DULUTH, Minn. — Traffic through the I-35 Twin Ports Interchange Project will be changing on Wednesday. Drivers will see two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound side of I-35 between Wednesday and Friday. This will allow for girders to go up and deck forming to unfold over the southbound lanes of I-35. The southbound off-ramp to 27th Avenue West will also…
