DULUTH, Minn. — When you drive through Duluth in the thick of tourism season, you may see license plates from all over the country, but the city is also a big draw for international tourists. One person who often meets international tourists is Barb Lemasurier, who owns the gift shop inside the Maritime Museum in Canal Park. She brought in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Miller Hill Subaru was crawling with pets this weekend for their annual Love-A-Pet Adoption event. 117 animals were adopted at discounted fees over the course of the weekend. Saturday was “Cat-ur-day,” and Sunday was “Pup Day,” where 55 dogs went home with their new families. Five different organizations including Animal Allies Humane Society came together to get these…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- On this day in 1975, tragedy rocked Lake Superior. The Edmund Fitzgerald sank, taking all 29 crew members with it. At Split Rock Lighthouse, a crowd gathers in front of the lighthouse, in front of a lone gray ship’s bell. “Frederick J. Beecher, Porter.” The bell tolls. “Very, very sad. All the people who died. And the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A family of four can’t return home after their house caught fire in West Duluth Sunday. The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. in a home on the 200 block of South 70th Avenue West. Three people and a dog inside the home safely escaped. The fire started in the kitchen. Damage is estimated at $35,000. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – One year after fire shut down the popular Beijing Restaurant in Duluth, the owner is close to reopening. Construction crews and the fencing surrounding the property on London Road are now gone. Beijing’s longtime owner Cindy Lee said Sunday that repairs are complete and she’s waiting on final permits to be signed off by the city to start…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Amateur Hockey Association and figure skating coaches wrapped up an eight week free learn-to-skate program for kids at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Children came out to learn how to fall, stand up, and glide on the ice. Even members of the College of St. Scholastica hockey team volunteered to encourage the kids to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday night a celebration was held to honor a new moccasin book called Nookomis Obagijigan, or Grandmother’s Gift. The book teaches moccasin making, patterns, and even stories and is completely bilingual with Ojibwe and its English translation. “Moccasins are really a gift that we need from birth all the way through death and so it’s something whether…
Nearly 150 runners and walkers participated in the eighth annual Rivet Run/Walk on a chilly morning on Sunday at Pattison State Park near Superior, WI. The event raises money that goes straight back to the trails to keep them up for the cross country skiing season as well as non-snow use. Despite the cold this year was one of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s annual All Souls Night brings hundreds to The Depot this evening to remember those who have died by incorporating different religions and cultures. The evening featured different arts observing grief along with a funeral march and music. Attendees were encouraged to dress in formal funeral attire to honor ancestors. Organizers hoped people could even connect with…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s National Neighborhood Toy Store Day, and toy stores throughout the country are celebrating with the little customers who love them so much. Legacy Toys in Miller Hill Mall celebrated with a 25% discount on any item, and other sales. They also had free arts and crafts and coloring for anyone who came in. Legacy Toys’s Store Manager…
DULUTH, Minn.- With Veterans Day just two days away, the College of St. Scholastica honored those who served our country with some music. On Saturday they hosted their Let Freedom Ring Band and Orchestra Concert. Two of their students weren’t playing tonight, as they have just been deployed themselves. So the concert was a chance to honor them, along with…
DULUTH, Minn.- Bucks Beware as nearly 500,000 hunters throughout the state are taking to the woods for the start of Firearm Deer Hunting Season. The Minnesota DNR reminds hunters that a deer license purchased after opening day is valid starting the next day after being issued, not the same day. You can register your deer in-person, over the phone, or…
CLOQUET, Minn.- One man is dead after being shot early Saturday morning near the 3500 block of Brevator Road within the Fond du Lac Reservation. 65-year-old James Arthur Couture was found dead at the scene that authorities responded to around 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Preliminary investigation shows Couture was killed by a gunshot wound. Subsequently, a 44-year-old male was booked…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Kids at Cloquet Middle School got an in-depth look at the inner workings of the brain. The UMD Mobile Neuroscience Lab made a stop at the school with some sheep brains. 13 UMD psychology undergrad and graduate students used the brains to help the middle schoolers learn about the functions and parts of the human brain. “They’re, I…
CLOQUET, Minn.- On Friday ground was broken on a major expansion to the Cloquet Public Library, which should be completed next summer. This 7,000 foot library extension is 10 years in the making but after getting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education last fall, the plans are now becoming a reality. The library expansion is expected to cost…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re looking to add some color to your home, for the winter season, then a Windowbox may be for you. Flora North is now offering demonstrations on how to make Windowboxes. They are filled with plants using a bohemian design, with a holiday flare that includes white washed greenery. The whole process aims to make your house…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly half of University of Wisconsin-Superior students are first-generation college students and today they were celebrated at the university. Faculty and local leaders all recognized the students who took the leap and became the first in their families to attend college in celebration of National First-Generation College Student’s Day. “For these students we get to say this…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s “Orange Friday” in Minnesota, which means stealthy hunters are gearing up for the deer season opener early Saturday morning. “There’s always some season going on, and if you’re going to live up here and enjoy the Northland you want to get into the outdoor sports like hunting and fishing. This is the prime time to do it,” Chalstrom’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new Costco store could soon come to Duluth and the proposal for the discount warehouse store could decide the fate of a local church, which sits along the path of the proposal. New life church currently sits on about six acres of land. If the project is approved the new Costco would take up more than…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The holidays are quickly approaching. and one meat store in superior has been keeping busy. Greenfield Meats and More, which opened in February has had their hands full with customers placing orders for their holiday meals. Greenfield offers a variety of holiday favorites such whole turkeys, chickens, and much more, which come from locally raised animals. One…
DULUTH, Minn.- Harltey Nature Center is one step and a million dollars closer to its biggest expansion project in almost 20 years. Thanks to a grant from the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trail Commission, Hartley is now at $1.8 million of their $2.5 million goal to add on to their nature center building. The expansion would include more classrooms, restrooms and…
DULUTH, Minn. – November marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the start of the city’s peace revolution for freedom. A former German native spoke to UMD students and faculty. He shared his story about growing up in East Berlin and the struggles his family faced during the climate of the government at that time….
DULUTH, Minn. – Officials with U.S. Steel say they have eliminated a number of non-union positions at their Minntac and Keetac facilities. The company made the decision following the announcement of their new operating structure on October 8 as well as “challenging market conditions.” The company released a statement Friday afternoon saying in part: “This was a necessary step in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minneapolis man charged with shooting another man in the head during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last month has been indicted on federal charges. According to a recent press release, 28-year-old Shelby Gene Boswell has been charged with one count felon in possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – The 24-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Mesaba Avenue Thursday has been identified. According to the Duluth Police department the victim has been identified as Gabriel Zachariah Stunkel of Duluth. The incident happened around 4:38 a.m. on Thursday when authorities responded to the scene of the crash on Mesaba Avenue at West 5th Street and…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The man killed in a single-vehicle crash at the Minorca Mine on Tuesday has been identified. According to the president of the United Steelworkers Local 6115 the victim was 51-year-old Kenny Mattson of Gilbert. The incident happened around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday when authorities responded to the scene of the crash and found a service truck flipped…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has gone back to calling the state Capitol Christmas tree a holiday tree, reigniting an old fight over what to call the evergreen. Wisconsin politicians began referring to the tree as a holiday tree in 1985. Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker declared the tree a Christmas tree in 2011, drawing the ire of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – As of Thursday, November 7, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is now being run under the leadership of Dustin Heckman. Heckman is from Red Wing, Minnesota. He says he has always wanted to move to the Twin Ports, and this was his chance to do so. Heckman was previously the Coordinator of the Minnesota Alliance…
AITKIN, Minn. (AP) – An Aitkin County man is charged with murder after authorities say they found a missing woman’s body buried in a crawl space under the home where he lived. The family of 35-year-old Michelle Mae, of Outing, reported her missing Oct. 3. Sheriff’s officials say her Jeep was found near the defendant’s residence a day later. WDIO-TV…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot and Brett Scott take dance lessons at Superior Ballroom Dance Studio. Learning step by step the skills to do the tango. Adding style to the basic moves and creating muscle memory, you can dance your way into fitness and mental health. Click here for more information on how…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin National Guard sergeant says he’s being discharged in retaliation for complaining about sexual misconduct in his unit. Wisconsin Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jay Ellis’ complaint last year has triggered two federal investigations. Ellis has alleged that Guard officials have launched a review of his medical history to set up a medical discharge and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth and Duluth Public Library brought citizens together on Thursday to talk candidly about race in the community as a wrap up to a months-long card writing program. The national program is called the Race Card Project. It started back in September when the library handed out cards asking people to write just six…
DULUTH, Minn. – ‘Tis the season for the annual St. Luke’s holiday sale which allows volunteers from the hospital to raise money for different programs there. The sale has baked goods, a holiday raffle, and so many holiday themed items for sale. One volunteer was so happy to be back at the sale this year. “A holiday spirit? I’m always…
DULUTH, Minn.- Parents of students in Cloquet came together to learn more about vaping from a former X-Ray technician. Rob Holladay, has been speaking across the country, talking about the effects vaping has on a person’s body especially their lungs. The goal of Thursday’s nights presentation was to make parents aware of the latest nicotine trends involving our youth. “Kids…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new study has been released about the city of Superior’s operations at city hall and how it can improve to be more efficient and effective. The study was initiated by Mayor Jim Paine and the city council, and conducted by RW Management Group, Inc. The consultant group assessed things like current staffing, workflow, workloads and management…
DULUTH, Minn.- When it rains it pour for residents on Park Point who are increasingly dealing with flooding outside and inside their homes. Now the city is jumping in to relieve some of the problems by improving sanitary and sewer issues in the area. High lake levels and storms often threaten water damage to Park Point homes, but now property…
DULUTH, Minn. – Veteran’s Day may be on Monday, but Raleigh Academy in Duluth is celebrating early to show their appreciation for veterans and active service members. Every year since 2001 the school has produced a Veteran’s Day program. This year students sang songs dedicated to military members. A music teacher says this program encourages kids to be selfless. “We…
SUPERIOR, Wis, – In 2018 , the global effort called Operation Christmas Child distributed more than $10 million gift-filled boxes to children in nearly 150 countries. The YMCA of Superior is helping to continue that effort by giving back to more children worldwide. Volunteers are packed the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes to help make sure no child around the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last month the Salvation Army of Superior and several sponsors collected nearly one thousand coats for families in the Northland. Those people in need finally got their chance to pick out one of those new coats to stay warm during these upcoming cold months. The coat drive is called Coats for Kids, but anyone is welcome. Coats…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan got an up close and personal look at how some of Duluth’s housing projects are helping those who were previously homeless in the area. Flanagan started her Northland trek with a tour around Lutheran Social Service’s “Center for Changing Lives.” There she met two of the previously homeless youth living at the center,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to declare a disaster for 12 counties of northwestern Minnesota where farmers are having a difficult harvest season. In his request Thursday, the governor said the unrelenting bad weather this season has come on top of challenges farmers were already facing from low commodity…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the City of Duluth, a portion of Superior Street’s Phase II reconstruction project will be delayed until next spring. In a recent press release the city says Phase II will be completed on November 15 so they can reopen the roadway for the winter, but the asphalt between 3rd and 4th Avenue East will be…
DULUTH, Minn. — Eat downtown week is here! In this week’s Cooking Connection we are featuring a Deep Fried Catfish dinner special offered at Lyric. Complimented with sides of cauliflower rice and roasted vegetables. Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot has flames flying for this recipe, check it out in the video above. LOCATION: Holiday Center ADDRESS: : 205 W Superior St,…
(photo: DATCP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has promoted the deputy agriculture secretary after the Wisconsin Senate fired the head of the agency earlier this week. Evers’ spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff on Thursday said that Randy Romanski will take over as interim secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Romanski has worked for a variety of…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 7, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – HealthPartners announced it is closing all of its Minnesota and western Wisconsin retail pharmacies in 2020. The Bloomington-based business said it will shutter 30 retail pharmacies located within HealthPartners, Park Nicollet, Central Minnesota and Stillwater Medical Group clinics. The organization’s mail-order pharmacy operations will also cease. About 300 positions will be eliminated as a result of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Happening now through Saturday, November 16, Northlanders are encouraged to donate hats, mittens, scarves, and other warm winter items to Yarn Harbor in Duluth. The store is located at 4629 East Superior Street in Duluth. They’re open Monday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 24-year-old male died early Thursday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a light pole. Authorities say the crash happened around 4:38 a.m. Thursday on Mesaba Avenue at West 5th Street. Preliminary investigations indicate the male was traveling down Mesaba Avenue and the driver was unable to a curve and crashed into the pole….
