DULUTH, Minn.- If you have a kid who wants to get out on the water this summer, the Duluth Rowing Club is hosting a camp that teaches students how to row the right way and shows them the teamwork it takes to be successful at it. “A lot of people think it is mainly upper body and your back which…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer camps began today at the NorShor Theater as kids ages seven to nine started their prep work for their upcoming plays. The kids learned some dance moves, the characters they would be playing along with learning the lines so they are comfortable for their big performance on Friday afternoon. “So many people are afraid of public speaking….
DULUTH, Minn. – For the 40th year in a row the Friends of Duluth Public Library book sale is back once again! Members of the library had first dibs to purchase books before the sale is opened to the public. Multiple genres of books, CDs, and DVDs are up for sale. Some books can be bought for as little as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation department and the Duluth Public Library teamed up today for play and story time at Bayfront Park. Every other Monday throughout the summer, the community is invited to hear stories and sing a few songs. “It’s great to see all the families come on down here together and enjoy the park. Enjoy…
DULUTH, Minn.-Three new candidates have entered the mayoral race in Duluth, while one is no longer listed on the state’s website as a candidate. Now Caleb Anderson, Corey Ford, and Jesse Peterson have filed to run against Mayor Emily Larson. Israel Malachi, who announced he’s running against Larson last week, is no longer listed on the state of Minnesota’s website…
NASHWAUK, Minn.-A fundraiser has been set up for one of the teens killed in a fatal crash near Nashwauk Saturday. A GoFundMe has been set up for 16-year-old Aiden Hall, who was killed in the crash. The money would be used to help pay for funeral expenses. State Patrol officials say the victims were passengers in a car traveling north…
DULUTH, Minn.-Minnesota’s cash assistance program for low-income families will offer a $100 boost in monthly aid starting next year. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that state lawmakers approved the Minnesota Family Investment Program’s monthly grant increase in May. The extra funding will be available beginning February 2020. It’s the first increase to the program since it began 33 years ago….
NEW YORK-The New York Fire Department is responding to a report of a helicopter crash at a building in midtown Manhattan. It does not appear anyone else was on board when the crash occurred at around 2 p.m. other than the pilot. It was not immediately known what type of helicopter was involved. Videos posted by onlookers showed emergency vehicles…
HAYWARD, Wis.-The Wisconsin Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office announced today that Hayward resident James A. Hatcher has been charged on ten counts of possession of child pornography. On June 5, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Hatcher’s residence in Hayward and he was taken into custody. Hatcher was later booked…
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) – Authorities say former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is hospitalized following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Dominican police officials said Ortiz was at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo around 8:50 p.m. Sunday when the…
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TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Bikers in Two Harbors pedaled around town for a good cause and some healthy competition. ‘Pedal for Good’ is a man powered scavenger hunt encouraging people to enjoy bikes or anything that gets you moving outside. The cost to participate is a non–perishable food item. The idea was inspired by 10 year–old Brooke Torgerson, who combined her loves…
DULUTH, Minn.- The rain let up on Sunday just in time for a little Spikeball at Skyline Lanes in Duluth. 18 teams got out on the sand to start the 10–week long Spikeball season. Spikeball is a 2 v. 2 team game, where players stand around a yellow trampoline net, and hit the ball three times before it must bounce off…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â Solid Rock Safe Haven in Superior hosted their first ever pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday morning. Solid Rock is a homeless shelter and soup kitchen. This is the first fundraiser Northwest Community Services has ever done for Solid Rock. They said it was time to raise their own money because they have seen the need for homeless services go up…
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners in Duluth raced for over 24 hours straight, trekking over a hundred miles in the 2nd annual ‘Last Runner Standing’ competition. The race began 10 a.m. Saturday on a four mile course at Spirit Mountain with a new race began every hour on the hour. The competition was a way to give runners something a little more challenging to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is almost here, bringing swimmers out to pools and beaches throughout the Northland. As they bring out their floats and bathing suits, Lifeguards are dusting off their skills, and rescue tubes, some for the first time. Only four bodies occupy the pool at the Duluth Area Family YMCA on Sunday. They take turns jumping in, grabbing another…
NASHWAUK, Minn. – Two teens are dead after a Saturday afternoon crash between Highway 169 and Highway 65 near Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 17 year-old driving a Honda Accord was driving north on Highway 169 around 2:45 p.m. when he started turning left onto Highway 65. During the left turn, a 61 year-old man driving a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday Anglers took advantage of the nice weather out on Allouez bay for the Captain’s Platter Fishing Contest. Over 50 boats full of anglers tried the water and caught some pretty big trout, walleye and salmon. One of the largest was a 23 lb trout. According to the organizers with the Duluth Sail and Power Squadron, anglers…
DULUTH, Minn.- A certain winged insect was celebrated for arriving in Duluth. The Coppertop Church held their 4th Annual Monarch Festival, marking the Monarchs ending their migration here from Mexico. Experts, caterpillars, and real Monarch butterflies were in attendance, helping to educate and encourage the public to plant milkweed, a non-invasive plant that attracts and feeds Monarchs. According to experts,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- City officials, business leaders, and families pedaled through the streets on the Northland’s own Tour De Superior. “The importance of riding bikes in Superior is the importance of getting around,” said Mayor Jim Paine. Dozens of men, women, and children on two wheels took over the streets for the first ever Mayor’s bike race. “I really just thought…
DULUTH, Minn.- A young Duluth girl got the surprise of a lifetime, a ton of gifts and a whole lot of love. 7–year–old Elizabeth Luiten is now cancer free after battling the disease for almost 5 years. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoma when she was just two years old, and Saturday, her friends and family wanted to celebrate her in a…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.-Â A fundraiser for Jayme Closs and her family was held today at EZÂ Street Saloon in South Range. Staff sold 300 toy ducks to customers this past month that were raced down the creek behind the saloon. Employees wanted to do something to make life easier for Jayme and thought a duck race and silent auction would be…
Photo Courtesy: Mark Sauer/Mesabi Daily News ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Virginia police officer has been honored for bravery in the line of duty during a hostage situation in November 2018. Officer Nick Grivna was given the Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention Distinction by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. They describe Grivna as a hero in…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a deer in rural St. Louis County. At about 8:00 p.m. Thursday night, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Brimson Fire Department responded to the crash at Highway 44 and Brimson Road. The lone male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene….
DULUTH, Minn.- With most Northland schools out for the year, the YMCA is offering 100 free youth memberships at their downtown location for kids entering 8th through 12th grade. The memberships are sponsored by Western Bank and help the ‘Y’ keep kids busy this summer and give them more opportunities to meet new friends. “The opportunity to allow youth to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior water resources department gathered at the government center on Friday to educate citizens on how they can pitch in and keep their waterways clean. Storm drain adopters volunteer to keep drains around their homes and businesses clean and free of debris to stop flooding and limit pollution. Douglas County adopts storm drains around the government…
DULUTH, Minn.- The first Friday in June is National Donut Day and the Salvation Army is celebrating the holiday’s history by delivering donuts to veterans. The day started in 1939 and commemorates the making and serving of donuts on the frontlines in World War I by Salvation Army Officers. The Duluth chapter donated boxes of donuts to four veterans’ halls,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Golfers were out at Enger Park Golf Course to raise money for athletic programs at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. The 18–hole competition, raffle and silent auction is one of the charter school’s biggest fundraisers. School officials say these kind of events are necessary to keep track and field, basketball, volleyball and most of their sports clubs active. “I think…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Over 3,500 bikers from across Minnesota and Wisconsin are getting ready to embark on a 150 mile journey for a great cause. The cyclists are camping out at Proctor High School and will take off from there on Saturday morning. They will be riding to Hinckley and White Bear Lake. The ride raises money to find a…
CLOQUET, Minn.-Â Fond du Lac tribal members met at the reservation community center in Cloquet to mourn the loss of one their own. The Anishinaabe community shared their grief for the loss of Pennie Robertson, whose body was found hanging on the reservation earlier in the week. Friday’s dinner and discussion was a way to encourage the community to stick together…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium brought together dozens of librarians from public and school libraries to create a resource in an industry which is changing frequently. Attendees participated in multiple breakout sessions to hear stories from colleagues. Speakers shared trends impacting libraries in the region. Librarians also discussed new ideas to better improve library services. “I’m always…
DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon and local Toyota dealers are partnering to collect shoes to donate to Goodwill. Now until marathon weekend all types of gently worn shoes can be dropped off at dealerships across the Northland, like Kolar Toyota in Duluth. Their goal is to fill a Toyota Tundra truck with shoes. The shoe drive began more than five…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota residents can fish without a license this weekend if they take their children 15 years or younger with them. The DNR’s ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ weekend kicked off today, and that means all weekend long Minnesota families can create memories out on the thousands of lakes in the state. While Minnesotans fifteen and younger don’t need fishing…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth Parks and Recreation staff would like to encourage the public to not swim in Lake Superior this weekend due to very cold water temperatures. Water temperatures are still being recorded under 40 degrees along Park Point, and the National Center for Cold Water Safety categorizes water under 40 degrees as “immediately life-threatening.” With temperatures forecasted…
DULUTH, Minn.-A vehicle crashed into a Duluth Transit Authority bus at about 12:30 p.m. today at the Intersection of Miller Trunk Highway and Joshua Avenue. It was determined that the bus, carrying 17 passengers, was southbound on Joshua Ave crossing Miller Trunk Highway. The 78-year-old male driver of the other vehicle involved, a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with no passengers, was…
UPDATE: Police have completed an investigation of the scene and now say they do not suspect foul play in this case. ____________ HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department says the body of a deceased male was found in a wooded area near Care Lake Thursday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the area just before 2:00 p.m. after an individual walking…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are taking a look at the results after 3 months of personal training at Snap Fitness. Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot volunteered herself to give it a shot and see what can change. Beach body or not? Watch the video above to see if weight was lost, where muscle was built and…
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-A Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder has been sentenced to a 12-year prison term for the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911. A Minnesota jury convicted Mohamed Noor in April of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Sunday, June 9, forget getting up early and preparing breakfast. The perfect fundraising opportunity will fill your belly and help a great cause in Douglas County. Solid Rock Safe Haven in Superior is hosting a fundraising pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 1527 Tower Avenue. Tickets for the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s a big weekend for the staff and brewers at Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior. The local brewers is hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 8 starting at 11:00 a.m. Live music will include Woodblind starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by Similar Dogs starting at 5:00 p.m. Thirsty Pagan is now located at 1615 Winter Street in…
UPDATE: Officials say the abducted children have been found safe. The suspect, 25-year-old Jeffrey Lo is in custody. ________________________________________________________________________ COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – An Amber Alert is currently in effect out of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Police say shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday, Jeffrey Lo assaulted the mother of his two children and left the scene in the mother’s mini-van with…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 7, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2019 Minnesota legislative session has wrapped up and the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party chair says that while they’re excited about some of their accomplishments, there’s still more work that needs to be done. Chairman Ken Martin said a compromise allowed the legislature to preserve the healthcare system, increase local government aid, and education funding which he says…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth kicked off its summer long Pop Up Play Thursdays at parks around the city. The Parks and Recreation Department supplies all the equipment including soccer, ladder golf, bags, and many other activities. “Being mobile means we can bring recreation to people and so if people have limited access to getting around to Leif…
DULUTH, Minn. – The ones who stormed the beaches of Normandy by air and by sea, which turned the tide of World War II, were honored at the Bong Center in Superior by veterans and everyday people. “That was the end basically of the Nazis and we wanted to be able to honor them and show a little bit of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Superior Transportation Association is looking to feed Northland families by filling a truck with food items and raising $10,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Passing customers donated cash or purchased a bag of food worth five bucks. A one dollar donation can create about three meals for a Northland family from the Second Harvest Food…
