DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD bookstore is already starting to fill with Duluthians eager to sport their Bulldog pride. The store has sales on last year’s championship merchandise, and this year’s will be getting in on Wednesday. “It will be crazy,” said customer service employee Kim Pichetti. “Lots of traffic, lots of excitement, really looking forward to it.” Due to the…
DULUTH, Minn.- A local non–profit is bringing their efforts to Duluth to raise money for specific police gear. Shield 616 focuses on providing law enforcement with vests, helmets and other rifle–rated gear that could protect them in active shooter situations. The non–profit has worked with police departments along the Iron Range, up to International Falls and is making their way South,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Many see the church as a group of people, but there’s nothing like having a church sanctuary to call home. For the first time in over three years members of the Gloria Dei congregation got to do just that. Members old and new of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church sang their praise as they do every Sunday. After a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Canal Park was alive Saturday night after the UMD Bulldogs’ historic National Championship back-to-back win. Soon, a large crowd flooded Lake Avenue near 310 Pub, causing Duluth police to block off the road to traffic. Some fans took their excitement a little too far. “The guy got up on the light post and started shaking it real hard,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Holiday Inn ballroom was packed with puzzlers competing to assemble a 500 piece puzzle the fastest, for the 5th Annual Duluth 4-H Puzzle Derby. First, second and third place were awarded: you guessed it, Puzzles. First place team was the Wicker Kittens, who say it’s easy to fit the pieces of hobby and competition together. “In competition it’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The 22nd Annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest drew thousands of people to Wessman arena at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Cups didn’t sit empty for long, there were more than 30 brewers to sample. Money raised at the event went to the Superior Junior Chamber. “This is our lifeblood for what we’re able to do in the community of giving back…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s diversity was on display at the Greysolon Ballroom, as UMD’s Latinx/Chicanx Student Association hosted their 30th Annual Fiesta. Greysolon was flooded with the sights, sounds and smells of Hispanic culture, as hundreds gathered to have a good time. 30 student volunteers of all backgrounds buzzed around the ballroom, banding together to promote Hispanic culture through the Fiesta. A…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The excitement could be felt at KeyBank Center on Saturday night as the UMD Bulldogs won their second consecutive NCAA Division I National Championship. No one parties quite like college hockey fans. As they entered the arena before the final game of the season, UMD fans were sure to make the most of their extended weekend in…
DULUTH, Minn.- For many hockey fans, it wasn’t about a win or loss for tonight’s game. It was more for the love of the game and what it means to see the Bulldogs give it their all. The line at Grandma’s started around 3:30 and by 4:30 they had already reached capacity. but one thing’s for certain, these fans are…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – All week at the Frozen Four there are a lot of events for hockey fans. Friday, an awards ceremony recognized the best college players. The Hobey Baker award was given to UMass player Cale Makar, who the UMD Bulldogs will play in the National Championship game. Fans say events like the ceremony are a great chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Moving indoors, toward warmer temperatures and beautiful colors that can add a touch of nature to your household. Engwalls Greenhouse is a place that offers all sorts of flowers, hanging baskets, and plants to give you a taste of spring. Colleen Padora, head greenhouse grower at Engwalls, said “people love coming in just to walk around and get…
DULUTH, Minn.- If outdoor adventures and sunny greenhouses still weren’t curing your cabin fever, there was one place Northlanders could have some fun inside. An April snow storm didn’t stop these people from coming to Adventure Zone this afternoon. Whether it be celebrating a birthday, the last day of spring break, or just going to some place fun, dozens filled…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – UMD fans have driven and flown hundreds of miles to watch the Bulldogs compete in the Frozen Four in Buffalo. For them, the hours long trip is a welcomed part of the experience as they hope to see their team take home a second consecutive national championship. “It’s totally worth the thirteen hour drive to watch them…
DULUTH, Minn.-Even though many Northlanders may not be happy with the recent storm, some are more than pleased to get out into the weather. Above, find Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s unique look at how Northlander’s have fun in the winter weather. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News
DULUTH, Minn.-With this week’s snow storm, all eyes are on the Lakewalk as its been pummeled in recent years causing it to get some major damage. Yesterday was no different, as waves hammered the shoreline for hours. Officials from the city’s facility management, told Fox 21 they did attempt to survey the Lakewalk today, along with other areas possibly damaged…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Thursday’s snow storm ran its course on the Northland, but some people in Carlton County in particular are picking up the pieces of damage left behind. About five inches of snow fell in Carlton County during the storm which is something most people can handle. The rough, high winds that came along with it, is causing a…
Update: BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – A witness says a woman screamed that her child was thrown from a balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Brian Johnson told WCCO-TV the woman was screaming, “Everybody pray, everybody pray. Oh my God, my baby, someone threw him over the edge.” Johnson says the woman was screaming that her child was thrown from…
(courtesy: Mesabi Daily News) (courtesy: Mesabi Daily News) EVELETH, Minn. – An Iron Range doctor has been charged with fourth degree felony criminal sexual conduct and fifth degree gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct, according to a recent press release from the Eveleth Police Department. On January 18, the Eveleth Police Department received a report from an adult female regarding alleged…
(Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP)ORONO, Minn. (AP) – A prominent businessman who once held a stake in the Minnesota Vikings apparently fatally shot his wife before killing himself. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner issued a report Friday that concluded 77-year-old Alexandra Light Jacobs died of multiple gunshot wounds. The medical examiner says 77-year-old Irwin Lawrence Jacobs died of multiple self-inflicted…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill that will require motorists to use hands-free devices to talk on the phone while driving on Minnesota roads starting Aug. 1. At a signing ceremony Friday, Walz paid tribute to dozens of people surrounding him who lost loved ones in crashes caused by distracted drivers, saying lives will…
LUTSEN, Minn. – With soft snow and sunny skies, staff at Lutsen Mountains say it’s hard not to enjoy spring skiing! The annual Mountain Meltdown is happening April 12 – 14 at Lutsen Mountains in Cook County. Special deals will include two-for-one lift and lodging experiences. The Mountain Meltdown bash will also include ten bands with a live outdoor stage (weather permitting),…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth International Airport says they have received several diversions today due to weather that is impacting several airports in the Midwest. As of 10:25 a.m. flights from Minneapolis and Chicago were delayed and another Chicago flight was canceled according to the airports website. The airport is reminding travelers to check their airline flight status throughout the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The AAD Shrine headquartered in Duluth is set to host the 74th annual AAD Shrine Circus Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. Circus lovers will have three chances to see the entertainment up close. On Saturday, performances are taking place at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, the show will…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 12, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
Aitkin School District – 2 Hour Delay Cathedral School – Closed Carlton Schools – 2 Hour Delay Cherry School – Closed Cloquet Schools – 2 Hour Delay Cook County School District – Closed Duluth Key Zone – Closed Duluth Public Schools Administrative Offices – Closed Duluth Children’s Museum – Opening at 12 p.m. Duluth Salvation Army – Closed Esko Schools…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Jaycees is getting ready to put on the 22nd Annual Gitchee Gumee Brewfest this Saturday. Roughly 30 brewers will be set up inside Wessman Arena from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. 1,200 people will be taking down unlimited samples of craft beer. All of the money made on the event will go toward the community efforts…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The UMD Hockey Cheerleaders are excited to perform at the Frozen Four. The team is made up of ten girls who cheer on the Bulldogs at every home game and at tournaments on the road. The group’s performances are a little more difficult than an normal cheer squad, because they have to do it while skating. They…
DULUTH, Minn.- The big storm hasn’t stopped people from doing what they need to do. Even a country music singer made sure he could get to Duluth, for his concert tonight at AMSOIL. Today’s April snow storm caused havoc for many around the Northland, but for others it’s just another day in the life living in Minnesota. Wild winds, and…
DULUTH, Minn. – with all that passion UMD fans have been flooding into the bookstore at the school to pick up bulldog merchandise. Shirts, hats, and even hockey pucks are available for purchase… Bookstore staff say they have been extremely busy helping fans get ready for the game. They expect even more fans to show up this weekend. “last year…
DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of the year more than 450 cases of measles have been confirmed in the u.s…. Northland health officials want to remind the public to get their vaccinations if they haven’t already done so. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can impact those who do not have a measles vaccination… One of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD students filled the college’s Kirby Student Center to cheer on their favorite team. Even mayor Emily Larson jumped in on the action. Students wanted to remind folks, just how supportive they are of the Bulldogs with the impromptu pep rally. “We are putting our place on the map in NCAA hockey as a university of Minnesota…
Wind gusts of more than 50mph are not stopping folks from capturing moments firsthand from the powerful April winter blast. As of Thursday morning there was no snow yet for the City of Duluth, but that didn’t stop residents and tourists from freezing for a reason to check out the natural beauty of a wild Lake Superior. “We’re from Fargo,…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Bulldogs men’s hockey team is playing the Frozen Four, but they’re not the only UMD team trying to play their best in Buffalo. The UMD pep band says it’s their job to get the crowd excited for Bulldogs hockey. “When we can get out there and play the songs that really pump everybody up, there’s nothing like…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A Gold Cross ambulance driver was injured Thursday afternoon after the ambulance lost control and flipped on its side in a ditch on Highway 53. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. near the Chalet Lounge. A spokesperson for the Minnesota State Patrol said the ambulance was not carrying a patient at the time of the accident. The…
Update: Minnesota Power crews have restored power to all customers in the Pike Lake area. Update: Crews are working to restore power to about 650 customers in the Pike Lake area. Restoration is expected by 3:45 p.m. Update: Power has been restored to all customers in the Eveleth area. HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Over 2,400 people are still experiencing power outages…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota teen was video chatting on her cellphone and driving nearly 100 mph when a state trooper pulled her over on a busy highway near St. Peter. The Star Tribune reports that 18-year-old Theresa Redenius, of Lakeville, is charged with careless driving. The trooper says he could see Redenius was “still on active FaceTime…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has temporarily closed Brighton Beach effective immediately due to safety concerns as a result of the storm. The park will be closed until further notice. The city would like to remind residents to use caution if traveling throughout the day. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
(Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP) ORONO, Minn. (AP) – The children of a one-time part owner of the Minnesota Vikings and his wife have asked for privacy while they grieve their parents’ deaths. Irwin and Alexandra Jacobs’ children confirmed their parents’ deaths in a short statement issued Wednesday through a public relations firm. Authorities haven’t publicly identified the couple but…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will be featuring several new works during their upcoming concert. The concert is taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Weber Music Hall. The Concert Band will be performing a piece by Eric Whitacre called “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!”, a soundtrack for a hypothetical script that pits the…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – According to the Virginia Police Department, a male walking east of Railroad Street Tuesday around 9:52 a.m. called in a report of a dead body to St. Louis County Dispatch. When officers arrived on scene they located a deceased 38-year-old female. Authorities found no signs of foul play. The Virginia Police Department is awaiting autopsy results and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards submitted a letter of resignation Friday after a being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated last month. Edwards will stay with the department in a demoted position of assistant fire chief. “This week, Mayor Emily Larson and I received and accepted a letter of resignation from Dennis Edwards as Fire Chief of…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Zeitgeist Arts Cafe shows us how to make the perfect crème caramel at home or to enjoy at the Café. Check out the video above for the recipe and cooking instructions! LOCATION: Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 (Construction has started on Superior Street but the restaurant will remain open!) HOURS: Monday…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
LONDON-The U.S. Justice Department has charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with conspiring with Chelsea Manning to break into a classified government computer. The charge was announced Thursday after Assange was taken into custody in London in connection with a U.S. extradition request, as well as for breaching U.K. bail conditions in 2012. His lawyer has previously said that Assange planned…
DULUTH, Minn. – More updates are coming forward for Essentia Health’s massive expansion project in downtown Duluth. Essentia hosted a public meeting at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center where multiple issues were discussed, including what the $800 million project will look like once it’s completed. Updated renderings were shown of the roughly 800,000 square-foot tower slated for downtown. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is joining more than 150 libraries in the U.S. And Canada in celebrating Library Giving Day. The event hopes to encourage more people to donate to their public libraries to fund services like Duluth Library’s toddler storytime, which Mayor Emily Larson visited today. Organizers say that private donations help to enhance the library’s services dedicated…
DULUTH, Minn. – Decades-old street lights on East Superior Street are coming down. Crews were carefully removing the light poles Wednesday between Lake Avenue and 3rd Avenue East. The city says the light poles will be re-purposed, and parts will be used to keep the same type of light poles operational on the avenues downtown. This is all ahead of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Tonight, your input is wanted to help improve the future of the Duluth Police Department. Right now, an outside company is in the process of reviewing the Police Department’s operations from top to bottom, to be a more effective and efficient department for all in the community. Tonight, the public was invited to give their input. Mitch Weinzetl,…
