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Huskies of Hope Making Strides Toward $50,000 Fundraising Goal

Huskies of Hope is a fundraising group for people with disabilities and veterans with PTSD.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Fundraising efforts continued for one local organization looking to buy a home for people with disabilities and veterans with PTSD. Huskies of Hope is on a mission to raise $50,000 to buy a home and open an adult day care center. The group’s latest fundraiser was a silent auction and spaghetti dinner at VIP Pizza in Superior. “Too…

Community Day at the Historic Depot Brings in Hundreds of People

The Depot's second Community Day was a hit among tourists and locals.

DULUTH, Minn.- Bad weather and free admission led to big crowds at The Depot. Almost a thousand visitors came out to enjoy The Depot’s second Community Day. Community Day was an effort created by mayor Emily Larson to attract more people to some of Duluth’s best tourist attractions. The event gave visitors access to see art, history and the Lake Superior…

Firefighters Tackle At Least 3 Weekend Fires

DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters have been busy this weekend with at least three fires in the Duluth area. The latest fire happened around 4 a.m. in West Duluth in an alley between 62nd and 63rd Avenue West. Officials say it was a windy one, and when it was all said and done, a mobile home and at least two garages…

Bob Dylan Festival “Dylanfest” Kicks Off its 9th Year

Dylanfest celebrates the life and music of Bob Dylan.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The week Bob Dylan fans from as far out as Australia and England have been waiting for has finally arrived. The 9th annual Dylanfest kicked off this weekend. The 9 day music and art festival will showcase local bands playing covers of some of Bob Dylan’s greatest hits. Fans packed out Cedar Lounge in Superior for the festival’s launch,…

Police Equipment Fundraiser

Hundreds packed the new Malting Building at Clyde Iron Works to raise money for Duluth Police Department

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is in need of some new equipment. And today, hundreds packed the new Malting Building at Clyde Iron Works raising money for that cause. A little cold rainy weather didn’t stop the hundreds from coming out to the Clydes new Malting Building to help the Duluth Police Department. When the doors opened at eight…

Duluth Indoor Parks Day

Due to all the rain today, the park day was moved inside with plenty to do for kids

DULUTH, Minn.- All the rain today forced the Duluth Parks and Recreation staff to move their ‘Parks Day’ inside, but it still had plenty of events for kids to enjoy. Activities included basketball, disc golf, and a color area for the kids. Organizers say they were glad to keep the kids busy regardless of the weather. Sam Werle, Recreation Specialist…

Tips for Remaining Safe on the Water

Summer is coming, and so is days out on the boat and on the water

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not feel like it now, but summer is soon coming to the Northland. Which means people getting on the water for swimming and boating. Today, the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center hosted a national ‘Safe Boating Week’ kickoff event. That event gave people safety tips like always checking the forecast before going out and always wearing…

Cook County Residents Express Concerns about Polygamist Seth Jeffs

Cook County residents hold a forum to talk about new resident, Seth Jeffs and his polygamist past

GRAND MARAIS, Minn.- A controversial neighbor, known polygamist Seth Jeffs is now in Cook County, Minnesota. Seth is the brother of Warren Jeffs, the former leader of the polygamist sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, or FLDS. In 2011, Warren Jeffs was convicted of two felony counts of child assault for which he is now serving a prison…

Woman Injured in Downtown Duluth Bus Accident

Adult female was pinned under DTA bus at 3rd Avenue West and Superior Street

DULUTH, Minn. – A woman sustained serious injuries in a DTA bus/pedestrian accident Saturday in Downtown Duluth. At 12:48 p.m., the Duluth Police, Duluth Fire and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to the accident at Third Avenue West and Superior Street. When arrived, they found an adult female pinned under the bus. The fire department was able to free her and…

Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Families for ‘Earth Tracks’ Event

800 families visited the zoo on Endangered Species Day, learning to become more environmentally friendly

DULUTH, Minn.- Eight hundred families visited the Lake Superior Zoo to learn about how to become more environmentally conscious. Wildlife biologists, naturalists and environmental educators from across the region taught those in attendance about a variety of issues at seventeen different stations including the importance of maintaining the Northland’s habitat. Sarah Wilcox, Director of Education, says that “I think it’s important…

Flag Raising Ceremony Honors Veterans in Superior

A flag raising ceremony was held today at the Bong Center in Superior to honor a fallen veteran, as we are about a week out from Memorial Day.

BY BRANDON GORDON, FOX 21 PHOTOJOURNALIST SUPERIOR, Wis.-A flag raising ceremony was held today at the Bong Center in Superior to honor a fallen veteran, as we are about a week out from Memorial Day. The Flag of Remembrance program is sponsored by the Superior American Legion Post 435 and honors the life and memory of one deceased veteran every…

The City of Superior Hosts First Art Sampler

The art sampler event is a way for all artists to show off their work.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Artists of all types had a chance to showcase their work at the University of Wisconsin-Superior for the city’s first art sampler.\ It was Superior Council for the Art’s first ever event of its kind. The purpose was to take communication art, visual art, fine art or any form of artistic expression and put it on display in a…

“Toward Zero Deaths” Campaign Continues on Minnesota Roads

Extra seat belt enforcement will run May 20-June 2.

DULUTH, Minn.- State patrol and local law enforcement will begin issuing extra seat belt enforcement citations on Minnesota roads starting Monday, May 20. The Northland is no stranger to these extra seat belt enforcement periods. The ‘Toward Zero Deaths’ campaign has been happening for a while and has raised the seat belt percentage overall. but state patrol said they won’t be…

Dozens of Bicyclists Take a Ride With the Mayor

Bikers traveled the Cross City trail to Duluth Cider.

DULUTH, Minn. – Its National Bike to Work Week and to celebrate Duluth Mayor Emily Larson hosted the annual Mayor’s Bike Ride through downtown Duluth. Dozens of bikers rode from City Hall to Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park on the Cross City Trail. The goal of the annual ride is to help bring awareness to the effort of minimizing greenhouse…

Lakewalk Galley in Canal Park is Open for the Season

Open seven days a week after June 1st.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lakewalk Galley in Canal Park, formerly known as Crabby Bill’s is open again for the season. The landlocked food boat is an extension of the fine dining lake avenue restaurant in the Dewitt–Seitz building. Mini donuts and cheese curds are some of the favorites still on the menu for the season. This year is the first…

WITC- Superior Continues to Renovate Campus

WITC- Superior staff say they are ahead of schedule for the renovation plans.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College – Superior has not undergone any significant changes since the 1970’s. School staff now hope the more than $1 million renovations will bring new life to the campus In 2018, WITC began the first of several phases of updates including a new exterior paint job and several interior renovation projects. For the next…

Celebrating the Role Pets Play in Having Good Mental Health

Two Wisconsin organizations team up to honor pets and their mental health benefits.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Pet owners got together to thank their pets for helping their mental health. It’s all part of Mental Health Awareness Month. The so–called gratitude event was held at the Humane Society of Douglas County. Owners wrote out thank–you cards for their pets and made special treat bags to bring home. “I think especially right now, to give people…

South Ridge Kids Raise Money for Student Diagnosed with Leukemia

Anton Carlson was diagnosed with leukemia at the end of March.

CULVER, Minn.- We know how devastating it can be when cancer disrupts your life, takes you away from your routine and your friends, and even takes away your hair. But the teachers and students over at South Ridge School in Culver wanted to make one student know he was loved and supported when cancer took him away from the classroom. Anton…

Residents Weigh in on Proposed Disc Golf Course

The proposed Superior disc golf course would be 18 holes.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Residents interested in the sport of disc golf had their chance to weigh in on the newly proposed 18–hole course in Superior Municipal Forest. The meeting focused on when the course would be open and if boardwalks will be placed where the land usually floods. The city Parks and Recreation Department says the course will only be open in…

Quilters Unite at Minnesota Charms Quilt Show

2019 show is a fundraiser for veterans organizations

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Quilters have come together for the second annual Minnesota Charms Quilt Show at the AAD Shrine Auditorium. Folks from all over the state and elsewhere are showing their creations at the show. This year, it’s a fundraiser for veterans organizations. “We love our quilting and quilting is creativity, it’s a form of art and what we do…

Car Seat Clinic Helping to Keep Northland Kids Safe

"It's their most precious cargo."

DULUTH, Minn. – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children 12 and younger. The program safe kids of northeastern Minnesota and local fire departments worked together by doing seat fittings at a car seat clinic in West Duluth. Certified technicians walked parents through step by step instructions on how to properly install a car seat to…

Duluth Parks and Recreation Unveils Canoe Rack Rental Program

Up to 12 canoes and kayaks can fit on a rack.

DULUTH, Minn. – Water sports are a big adventure for many in the Northland. Duluth Parks and Recreation Department unveiled one of three rental racks for the public’s use. The new racks will now allow people to store their canoes or kayaks during the open water season. Duluth Residents can rent a rack for $100 and non–residents can rent for…

Memorial Prayer Luncheon Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement

The chaplaincy welcome more community members to attend future luncheons.

DULUTH, Minn. – As part of Police Memorial Week the St. Louis County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy hosted its annual memorial prayer lunch earlier today. The event held at the downtown Holiday Inn was created to welcome the community and law enforcement to honor the most recent fallen officers in Minnesota. Duluth police officer Aaron Haller along with his k–9 partner…