DULUTH, Minn.-Middle school students from across the region were at UMD today to test their math skills during a unique competition. The event was set up through the Professional Engineers Society to encourage middle school students to take an interest in the STEM fields. Organizers say they hope these competitions give kids a greater understanding of these areas. “They’re being…
DULUTH, Minn. – Now that there is a break from a significant snowstorm, the City of Duluth is asking residents to remove snow and ice blocking their gas meters and exhaust vents used for furnaces or dryers. The extra snow from this year has caused damage to meters and forced other equipment to not function properly because of the lack…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – What does the Iowa caucus mean for locals in the Northland? We talked with one political expert who says that even though the caucus was only in Iowa, it has a large effect across the country as it could help shape results in other states. “They have such an impact and such an influence on the rest…
DULUTH, Minn. – For two schools in Minnesota, it’s all about collaboration. Lake Superior College and Southwest Minnesota State University have announced a new partnership that gives students more opportunities to reach for their dreams. Starting in the fall of 2020, LSC and Southwest Minnesota State University will offer a joint partnership where students will be able to attain Bachelor’s…
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. (AP) – Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota police officer with sexually touching female students while hugging them at a suburban high school where he was a school resource officer. Forty-year-old Adam Pelton of River Falls, Wisconsin, was charged Monday with three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and four counts of fourth-degree sexual conduct. Pelton is accused…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Initial data released by the Iowa Democratic Party shows Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders ahead in the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. The tally of state delegate equivalents released Tuesday shows Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar trailing behind. The party released 62% of results from all 99 counties after a daylong delay sparked by…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A mother who lost her Army husband to a roadside bomb in Iraq. A man whose brother was killed by someone the White House contends should have been deported rather than released from jail. A 2-year-old girl born at 21 weeks. The three individuals are some of the “real people” who will help President Donald Trump highlight…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The two leaders of Milwaukee’s host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention have been placed on leave pending an investigation into allegations that they oversaw a toxic work environment. The Associated Press obtained a letter on Tuesday about the probe into the group’s president, Liz Gilbert, and its chief of staff, Adam Alonso. They didn’t…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Democratic Party says delays in reporting the outcome of Monday’s caucuses were due to a coding issue that has been fixed. The party says it hopes to release results “as soon as possible.” In a statement Tuesday, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price says, “We have every indication that our systems were secure…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders find themselves cooped up throughout the winter months, but one local organization is looking to promote activity with people powered modes of transportation year-round. Zeitgeist is proud to present the annual Winter Bike Week February 5 – 15. Currently, Zeitgeist’s active transportation coordinator, Shawna Mullen, is in Joensuu, Finland for the 8th Annual Winter Cycling Congress…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A new mobile app is being blamed for the delay in reporting the results of Iowa’s 1,700 caucuses. Glitches with the mobile app caused confusion and left the caucus results unknown early Tuesday. Some caucus organizers were forced to call in results for the state party to record manually, introducing delays and the possibility for…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Nearly 100 delegates from four Wisconsin counties met at UWS to go over their final agenda to take to Madison for Superior Days next week. Delegates learned about each of the legislative issues, including, according to officials, the drug crisis and mental health service improvements. They also met with their lobby teams and received final instructions for the…
DULUTH, Minn.- After 10 months of 12 meetings, the Duluth Police Policy Working Group presented its Protective Gear Policy to Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken, with the public having the chance to share their questions and concerns. The Policy Working Group consisted of 20 members from groups including the Duluth Citizen Review Board, Duluth NAACP, Homeless Persons Bill of Rights,…
DULUTH, Minn. – For over 90 years the Duluth Figure Skating Club has been the go-to spot for aspiring figure skaters in Duluth. Now, with over 200 individual members, they look to continue their influence on the greater skating community in the Northland. Fox 21 caught up with members of the Duluth Figure Skating Club during their annual Northland competition…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Eye Care in Duluth is now open in a new location in the Medical Arts Building. The clinic is now on the second floor after being up on the eighth floor for more than 40 years. The change comes as the clinic nearly doubled in size and updated equipment to some of the newest technology….
DULUTH, Minn. – Read, read, read…that’s what organizers of the mobile book fair are encouraging young people to do. The 5th annual event at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center today showcases books ranging from sports books to graphic novels. Classes from Stowe Elementary School rotated in and out of the event where they got to pick out two new…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students from schools throughout the Northland came together today to learn about student leadership and how to bring positive change to northern Minnesota. It’s called the Youth in Action Make a Difference Conference and it was held in Duluth for the first time ever. The annual conference was back for its 25th year. More than 400 students…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is Feb. 15 with a new plunge location at the end of Park Point across from the Beach House. The plunge has typically been held behind Endion Station in Canal Park, but construction of the Lakewalk got in the way this year. Pre-plunge check in is on Friday, Feb. 14 from 5…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota utility regulators have approved a revised environmental review for a proposed $2.6 billion pipeline. The state Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve the environmental impact statement for Enbridge’s Line 3 project in northern Minnesota, saying it adequately addressed the impacts of a potential spill in the Lake Superior watershed. The new pipeline would replace Enbridge’s Line…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 3, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The popular 90’s snack Dunkaroos are making a comeback. According to a recent Twitter post on the Dunkaroos page, the sweet treat is “Definitely coming back. Summer 2020.” ???? Definitely coming back. Summer 2020. ???? pic.twitter.com/PcTswQ2TRy — Dunkaroos (@Dunkaroos) February 3, 2020 The Star Tribune reported that General Mills stopped selling Dunkaroos in the U.S. back in…
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin man has been sentenced to more than 65 years behind bars for setting his former girlfriend’s bed on fire as she slept in it. Eugene Stumbaugh, 54, of Ashland was sentenced Thursday after a jury convicted him in November of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, arson and bail jumping. Stumbaugh could have faced up…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – More than two years have passed since the first presidential announcement, nearly $1 billion has been spent and numerous candidates have already come and gone. And yet the Democrats’ turbulent 2020 primary season officially begins Monday. By day’s end, tens of thousands of Iowa Democrats will have decided the results of their presidential caucus in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Upper Wisconsin, Superior Campus is hosting the 1st annual Steppin’ Up for Dyslexia fundraiser to celebrate its first year of service to local youth. It’s happening Friday, February 7 at the Historic Masonic Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge 3117 North 21st Street in Superior. Doors open a 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy an evening…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders are dreaming of warm weather, green grass, and live music in the park. Registration is now open, inviting local musicians to apply to be part of the 38th annual Chester Creek Concert Series. The application process is open until Friday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. Interested musicians are encouraged to submit an audio or video…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 3, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn. — With temperatures around 40 degrees on Sunday, the city of Duluth closed the ice skating rink at Bayfront Park. Puddles of water could be seen on the ice on Sunday. The rink will reopen later in the week after colder air moves in and the rink freezes over, according to city officials. The public is being asked…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians were treated to some out of the ordinary warm weather in the first weekend of February. The lakewalk and Canal Park were bustling with many people out for a jog or walking their dogs. Temperatures in Duluth hit a high of 39 degrees, and the sun was shining after days of gray clouds. Minnesotans know weather…
DULUTH, Minn. – The only Korean church in Duluth closed its doors last week Sunday. Grace Korean United Methodist Church had its last service because the pastor is now retiring. The last service was a bittersweet celebration, remembering the pastor’s legacy as well as the legacy of the church. Attendees of the service included UWS students as well as pastors…
DULUTH, Minn. – Putting together mittens, from beginning to end. People came together at the Duluth Folk School in Lincoln Park to recycle and upcycle clothes and transform them into mittens. The goal of the class was to complete one pair of mittens. It’s just one of a variety of handcrafted classes offered at the school. “The folk school offers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday afternoon, Northlanders were busy stocking up for the Super Bowl and liquor stores were bracing for more customers than usual who wanted to stock up on their favorite drinks before the big game. The Shanty Bottle Shop in East Hillside bought more beer ahead of time as opposed to holidays like Valentine’s Day when they stock…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual KQDS Radio Big Game Super Bowl Party at Grandma’s Sports Garden brought out hundreds of football fans to enjoy the game. KQDS Radio has been hosting the evening at the Sports Garden for 15 years now and many look forward to the event. “We’ve had a really good time we waited in line about three…
Tom Bakk MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota state Sen. Susan Kent defeated longtime Sen. Tom Bakk in an election for the leadership of the DFL Senate caucus. The two-term member from Woodbury was elected Senate DFL Minority Leader on Saturday, toppling longtime Iron Range leader to become the first woman ever to lead the caucus. Susan Kent The 32-member caucus is…
CLOQUET, Minn. – In 2016, nearly 6000 women Indigenous women were murdered or went missing in the United States. Saturday, a panel was held at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College to discuss recent legislative action aimed to stop that trend. In 2019 a bill was passed in Minnesota creating a task force studying the problem in the state….
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour wrapped up on Saturday. This year, more than 250 snowmobilers traveled hundreds of miles to raise money to support the fight against ALS. At Cirrus Aircraft, riders and supporters celebrated another successful ride while raising even more money. Each year in the United States, around 5000 people are diagnosed with ALS…
DULUTH, Minn. – Quarry Park in Duluth has a 1000 feet wide, 100 feet tall rock face perfect for ice climbing. Hundreds of local and regional climbers came out to be challenged by the old quarry. The ice is formed by groundwater seeping down and forming against the rock. Quarry Park has quickly become a destination for Midwestern climbers and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The first-ever Twin Ports Brewfest was held at the Clyde Malting Building in Duluth. 15 different brewers poured over 60 different beers and ciders at the event. Organizers say Duluth has a rich history of beer that dates back to the last century. “I’m excited cause it’s the first ever,” said Walt Aplin, Twin Ports Brewfest organizer….
DULUTH, Minn. – With those above average temperature, it was a great day to get outside, and that’s what Duluthians did today at Bayfront Festival Park where Cold Front Duluth has officially kicked off! Duluthians celebrated the great outdoors at today’s festival. The third annual celebration was an excuse for locals to go outside and enjoy winter for all its…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Fire Fest event scheduled for February 15th at the Glensheen Mansion has been canceled. Glensheen announced the cancellation Friday saying Fire Fest had many unexpected elements that required additional planning time with a wide variety of stakeholders. Glensheen said a “cool new future” for the wooden shark made for Fire Fest is being planned for this…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The St. Louis County Rescue Squad says 2019 was the busiest year in its 61-year history. The Rescue Squad posted on Facebook that its members ran 542 missions in 2019, eclipsing the previous record by more than a hundred. In the woods, the squad ran a record 154 missions, consisting of 80 searches, 69 rescues,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill designed to prevent a backlog of untested sexual assault kits, scrapping proposals championed by Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Senate overwhelmingly passed bills in October that would create new kit submission and tracking requirements but they’ve stalled in the Assembly. Kaul has blasted Republicans who control that chamber for…
BESSEMER, Mich. – From recreation to railroads to military, Sno-Cats are versatile machines that can take people through deep snow. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us to a convention where more than two-dozen vintage Sno-Cats blazed trails through Bessemer. Categories: Features, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend the 40th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition put on by the Duluth Figure Skating Club is bringing 489 skaters to the DECC. It is the largest skating competition in the midwest with skaters from 3 years old through adult. It includes jumps, spins, sparkly outfits, and pressure, all the makings of a skating competition. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Valuable parts are being stolen out of parked cars in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The recent trend is creating a financial burden for a local community club that relies on the use of vehicles to serve kids in Duluth. The Boys and Girls Club in Lincoln Park is the victim of that recent trend to steal car…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice spoke at Denfeld High School in Duluth. Justice Anne McKeig is the first American Indian to serve on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. She was appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton in 2016 and was officially elected in 2018. McKeig spoke about pursuing one’s dreams in spite of difficulty. “They shouldn’t restrict themselves,…
TWIN PORTS – The Coronavirus has caused the State Department to recommend against all travel to China. Airlines are also suspending flights between the U.S. and China as the virus spreads. According to the Associated Press, the Coronavirus has resulted in 10,000 sick in just two months and has killed more than 200. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have suspended…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend is the third annual Duluth Cold Front Celebration. This year, the event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park for the first time. Outdoor events include sled rides, a two-mile fun run, a sledding hill and a skating rink. Organizers say it’s all about celebrating the season. “We’re down here celebrating winter in Duluth. If…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many pizza shops in Duluth are gearing up for the big game this Sunday. Lee’s Pizza in Lincoln Park has already started making extra dough and slicing fresh mozzarella to prepare for the Super Bowl rush. Staff says the big day wouldn’t be the same without pizza and they are happy to give the customers what they…
