DULUTH, Minn.– A local flower shop is raising money to support the people of Ukraine, through the sale of sunflowers. Engwall Flowers is currently selling stems and bouquets featuring the countries national flower. All proceeds will be donated to the Ukraine Red Cross. Amongst all the tragedy that has happened there, one story in particular hit home for the flower…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – “It’s real good to be back here, we are happy to be back here again, we were lucky that we were funded good enough that we were still able to support our youth organizations during the two years we didn’t have a fundraiser,” Douglas County Fish and Game League Director, Wade Hill says. After missing the last…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack has announced the launch of its new bison lady slipper pack. The company launched the first line of lady slipper packs in the spring of 2021. Now they’re offering them in premium bison leather. The bison leather is stronger than normal cow hide and comes in a variety of shades. “We do a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Blacklist Brewing’s new spot on Superior Street requires just a few more household type things before the company makes the big move. The business is still in the works of hooking up tap lines, tanks, paint work, and moving in furniture. The new space is three times bigger than the current spot and will include an event…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday afternoon that Superior native Doug Sutherland has died at the age of 73. Sutherland played ten seasons in Minnesota as a member of the legendary “Purple People Eaters”, joining future Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, along with Jim Marshall, on the star-studded line. He started in 90 regular season…
It’s officially “muddy season” in Duluth when the trails are temporarily closed. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department sent out a press release stating that all natural surface trails have been temporarily closed during the spring thaw, until further notice. The current wet soil conditions can significantly damage the trails. Heavy foot and bike traffic this time of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Although the weather outside doesn’t seem like it, severe weather season is coming and the National Weather Service is making sure that you are prepared. It is severe weather awareness week in Minnesota as experts talk about what to do and how to stay prepared when severe weather strikes like thunderstorms, flooding, tornadoes and more. “Make sure…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Polls are open on Tuesday across Wisconsin for the spring election. In Superior, the ballot includes contested races for both city council and school board. Election workers say that even though it’s a smaller election, they’ve still seen a good turnout and they emphasized the importance of voting in these elections. “These people are right here in…
DULUTH, Minn. – A pilot program is currently underway at Congdon Elementary School, working to making getting to school safer for kids. The program called “Safe Routes to School” decreased the speed limit in front of the school to 20 miles per hour. The City of Duluth chose this location because of how busy the intersection gets. “We installed the…
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday April 5th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday April 5th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- City officials, educators, and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community welcomed back their hometown hero, Daniel Durant Monday after a historic win at the Oscars last week. “Now therefore I, Emily Larson, Mayor of the City of Duluth, do officially declare April 4th, 2022 as Daniel Durant day in the City of Duluth,” Larson announced…
A new Ice cream shop in Carlton is getting revved up for the summer season. Red Dog Drive Thru opened their doors in July of 2021, and after a cold winter, the shop is ready to embrace warmer weather. “The summers are very very busy around here. Winter’s been kind of slow, I think it was probably because it was…
Looking down at your phone for just five seconds while behind-the-wheel at 55 mph is like driving the length of a football field while blindfolded. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and during a virtual conference on Monday about the devastating consequences of not paying attention on the road, a Maryland woman spoke about a tragedy that she caused. Investigators…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s national Library week and the Duluth Public library is celebrating by inviting the public to participate through a series of daily challenges. Challenges include returning overdue library books and renewing library cards. Doing those things will put you in a raffle where you can win gift cards to Love Creamery and Johnson’s donuts. The library also…
DULUTH, Minn. – This Wednesday, the City of Duluth is hosting two public information sessions on upcoming street projects. The city will highlight its resurfacing projects and repairs on intersections and sidewalks as well as on storm sewers and other minor work. More than 25 segments of road will be resurfaced in areas like Morgan Park, Central Hillside, Lakeside, and…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Starting today the Superior Public Library has launched a new streaming service offered only to those with a library card. Hoopla is a streaming platform that is available to stream anything from your favorite movies and television shows to e-books, audiobooks and magazines. Now, residents of Superior and Douglas County can access entertainment anywhere from their smart devices….
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– It’s that time of year again to cast your ballots for Superior city officials in this year’s spring election. Today, U-W Superior hosted a voting information booth on campus to inform and provide staff and students the opportunity to sign up to vote for this upcoming election. Community and Voter Engagement intern at UWS, Allie Gronlund says, “Voting…
DULUTH, MN – As part of an outdoor learning program, students at Pike Lake Elementary School spent part of their day making maple syrup. The students have 25 trees tapped in a nearby forest which have provided about a gallon of sap each so far. Being engaged in the process of tapping the trees, collecting the sap, filtering, and boiling…
DULUTH, MN – With tax day rapidly approaching, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation want to remind families in the Northland about an important child tax credit. Through the American Rescue Plan, parents can receive a tax credit of up to $3600 per child when they file their taxes by April 18. You will need your child’s social security number when…
The Duluth Adult Education (DAE) program is excited to announce a new location to offer their services in. Previously located in the Old Central High School, the program is now housed in the Arvig Building on Third Street. The change of locations was needed when the Old Central building was initially sold. The DAE held a grand opening today to…
The highly pathogenic avian influenza strain called H5N1 can be devastating to poultry livestock and farmers. In a proactive effort, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has banned poultry sales where birds may mix together, such as swaps, fairs, exhibitions, and more. The temporary rule also means for some local farmers, they need to quarantine their chickens in their coops,…
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Duluth Fire Department takes a management role with alert systems and warnings when severe weather is approaching. They decided to focus on different severe weather related topics on their social media throughout the week. Duluth Fire Department Chief Shawn Krizaj describes the department’s reliance on local weather…
The Brickyard Restaurant in Wrenshall is up for sale. Owners Brian and and Caroline Johnson have been in the restaurant business for decades, but they say it’s time for a change. Although the local business is currently on the market, the owners remain hopeful that Brickyard will continue to serve the people of Wrenshall for years to come. “We’re hoping…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento police announced an arrest Monday connected with the shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others in the heart of California’s capital city as at least two shooters fired more than 100 rounds and people ran for their lives. Police said they booked Dandre Martin, 26, as a “related suspect” on charges of…
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday April 4th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday April 4th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather
CARLTON CO., Minn. — An SUV rolled over on Saturday night with five adults inside in the Twin Lakes Township, according to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. It happened just after 10 p.m. Investigators say the man who was driving left the roadway on the 1400-block of County Road 4 and hit a driveway approach, flipping his SUV over. Everyone…
DULUTH, Minn. — Even though our spring weather is still feeling more like winter, that didn’t stop some paddleboarders from enjoying time on Lake Superior around Duluth on Sunday. The owner of SUPerior Paddle Academy, a local business that organizes paddleboarding excursions, took a group out on the water. He says the experience is still comfortable in chillier temperatures, even…
MINNESOTA/UKRAINE — A nonprofit ministry in Ukraine has had its world turned upside-down after Russia invaded the country, but it is still receiving a lot of support through the turmoil, including from its longtime board members in Minnesota. Max Festisov and his wife Amanda lead the True Hope Ministry, which helps orphans and also teens who are aging out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend to get down to the DECC, whether your interests include home renovations and projects, or seeing a world-class artist carve the lift bridge out of sand. FOX 21’s Mason Kroll gives us a wrap-up. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Lake Superior Lodge 9 Fraternal Order of Police held a fundraiser today to support officers in the Northland. Held at the AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown, it was the 6th annual fundraiser for the organization, after being put off for two years due to COVID. The event included silent auctions, firearm raffles, and lunch provided…
DULUTH, Minn. — A man experiencing a mental health crisis jumped off the guard rail area on the Lake Avenue ramp on Sunday morning, according to Duluth Police. Police say they were called out to the area after reports that he had been jumping into traffic around 8:15 a.m. When officers found him, he was standing on the Lake Avenue…
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Six people were killed and 12 injured early Sunday in Sacramento when shots were fired into crowds as bars and nightclubs emptied for the night in the second mass shooting in five weeks in California’s capital city. Police were searching for at least one suspect and had recovered at least one firearm. Investigators said they were…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve never seen a horse in a shopping mall, Saturday was the day at Miller Hill Mall. Beyond the Barn, a western boutique store hosted its 16th annual Northland Horse Fair featuring different vendors, seminars, petting zoos, and full-sized and miniature horses. Manager Amanda Crist says she was more than excited to bring the horse community together…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fitgers Bock Fest’s 3-day celebration continued this weekend, with some really chilled-out activities. People checked out the live outdoor music, food tents, and specialty Bock Beer, which is beer caramelized with a hot poker to make it sugary and foamy. There were also German cultural events like Volksmarch and stein races, and Saturday attendees even took a Big…
DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth’s newer barbecue places is thriving in its new indoor space. Howard’s Que started off as a pop-up outside the Shanty Bottle Shop in Hillside. Now, owner, Howard Ross is set up inside the kitchen of the All-American Club in the Lincoln Park Craft District. A great stepping stone to bigger and better things, he said….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Hundreds of local scouts today earned their merit badges for everything from community work to personal skills. 140 scouts came to Superior Middle School to further their scout education by learning new skills, exploring future careers, or becoming confident in certain hobbies. There are 21 different Merit Badges that range from communication and personal management to nuclear…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Fish and Game League Sports Show is back at Wessman Arena for its 116th year. The event has all things fishing and hunting, with dozens of local vendors attending, some from as far as Iowa. Fun family activities include a fishing pond, face painting, and laser shot. After missing the last two years due…
DULUTH, Minn. – Snowmobilers took to the slopes of spirit mountain for day one of the Cor Powersports snowmobile races and skiers and snowboarders got a little bonus bit of winter fun before the activities officially transition to spring and summer. Fox 21’s Mason Kroll gives us a look. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.– A local restaurant is sadly closing after twelve years of serving the West Duluth community. While a Canal Park favorite plans to move in. GB Schneider and Company, a staple here in Duluth will be closing in just months. The owner Gary Schneider says he has worked in the restaurant industry since he was fifteen. Now, the 72-year…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a Wisconsin Department of Justice review, Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander says the officer who allegedly ran over a person in his squad car in February will likely not receive any punishment for what he calls “a tragic and unfortunate accident.” According to the Chief, while investigating an alleged vehicle prowler on February 19th, an officer turned…
SUPERIOR, WI – April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Superior and Douglas County officials are joining with the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse to encourage the community to get involved in supporting survivors. Last year, Douglas County received 1,034 reports of suspected child abuse and neglect affecting hundreds of children and families. Each of…
SUPERIOR, WI – January’s massive warehouse fire in Superior was the most recent example of flames destroying historic buildings in the city. Now Mayor Jim Paine’s administration is dedicating money for the preservation of historic, and sometimes rundown buildings. The city has created a dedicated fund to save and preserve some of these landmark structures. Officials want community members’ input…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two young businessmen started a food truck in Duluth last year putting unique spins on the classic hot dog. Now their wiener business found its own bun inside an existing Superior business — opening soon. Updawg is now set up over at Average Joe’s in Superior. The wiener duo started their food truck serving unique hot dogs last…
DULUTH, Minn.- A local outdoor gear store in Duluth’s Lincoln Park is now getting into the outdoor sewing business with their new brass product. Frost River unveiled their new solid brass thimble. Staff says more than 30 thousand years of history is packed into less than a cubic inch, now in Frost River’s solid brass. If you’re confused, don’t’ worry,…
DULUTH, Minn.– A local yoga and fitness studio in Downtown Duluth is offering a new advanced form of yoga to really help you “Chill-out.” Evolve Yoga and Fitness Downtown is adding cold water immersion to their list of teachings. They tell us the practice has many health benefits and helps to gain mental strength. “We’re also offering these fun experiences…
DULUTH, Minn.–A new report shows UMD contributed almost $600 million into the area’s economy in 2019 and 2020. The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the school of business found that the University budgeted $260 million in operational expenses during the two years including $188 million in compensation and benefits for employees. UMD also spent more than $8 million…
If you’re looking to help out in the community, Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living facility is looking for more volunteers. The facility on London Road in the Lakeside neighborhood, is looking specifically for 3-4 volunteers for their home delivered meal program. When arriving to Ecumen, volunteers pick up the pre-packed delivery bags filled with healthy meal options, then deliver the goods…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is asking the public for some ideas to name their Twin Pygmy Slow Loris Babies. The first-ever pair of lorises were born last month at the zoo. The lorises have been listed as endangered since 2020 and the two new parents, Colby and Giorgio, were brought here as part of a breeding program that…
