DULUTH, Minn. – After about thirty years working as an operator on Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge, Paul Thomas is worked his last shift Thursday, December 27th. To celebrate his career, members of his family walked the bridge with signs encouraging passing drivers to honk for Paul. They say today is bittersweet. They’re happy for Paul but they will miss having…
DULUTH, Minn.- Not all families can make it to the slopes for skiing. Parents with jobs, or lack of ski-lodge money can make it difficult to entertain kids on Winter Break, so the Duluth Public Library has got a free solution. Movies at the Library allows kids of all ages to come and watch a family friendly movie with other…
DULUTH, Minn.-That’s a wrap! Well, time to wrap up a lot of Christmas lights that is. Christmas only comes once a year, and unfortunately, so does Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Another year in the books for Duluth’s largest holiday attraction, as it unplugs its lights, closed for the year. On Thursday crews were seen packing up supplies and taking down…
DULUTH, Minn.-The flakes are falling, which means winter has officially arrived in the Northland, and no one is happier about it than the skiers and snowboarders of Spirit Mountain. Hundreds flocked to the popular winter destination on Thursday. Left and right, the “crunch” of boots trudging through snow, and the “choom” of snowboards wedging into the snow create a winter…
SILVER BAY, Minn.- A powerful snow storm continues to push through the north shore, and one of the hardest hit areas is here in Silver Bay, with about a foot of snow. A scenic town with a population of about 1,800 is overshadowed by the plumes of snow flowing across the area. Plows are pushing through the main roads and…
MADISON, Wis. – Gov.-elect Tony Evers says he plans to appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor to replace him at the state Department of Public Instruction. Evers currently serves as schools superintendent, a position he’ll have to give up when he’s sworn in as governor Jan. 7. Evers announced Thursday he plans to appoint Stanford Taylor as superintendent…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The state has been given a $2 million federal grant to begin testing a backlog of sexual assault kits that have been sitting on shelves for years. WCCO-TV reports there are more than 3,000 untested kits. Each one represents a victim that has endured a sexual assault exam. The grant from the Office of Justice Programs…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department has identified the victims of the Christmas day shooting as 34-year-old Jeryel Octavius McBeth of Hibbing and 25-year-old Jamien Stukey also of Hibbing. Preliminary autopsy results show that McBeth died as a result of homicidal violence. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 2400 Block of Third…
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Minnesota DNR LogoFARGO, N.D. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted a permit for an updated plan of a Red River diversion project meant to protect flood-prone Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota. The DNR in October 2016 denied a permit for the original project, leading a federal judge to stop construction that had started southwest of Fargo. The new…
photo: courtesy MnDOTDULUTH, Minn. – The MN State Patrol is reporting 270 crashes, 270 vehicle spin outs/off roads and eight jackknifed semis as of 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. According to a recent Twitter post by the State Patrol 20 of those crashed involved an injury, but there were no serious injuries or fatalities reported. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is…
DULUTH, Minn. – Just months after opening, Corktown Deli and Brews is expanding their menu to include breakfast items. The menu ranges from hot items, to gourmet bagels and breakfast bruschetta. For this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s Brittney Merlot had the chance to cook up the ‘Hot Mess’ as it’s called with chef Conor Maki. This breakfast item includes deli…
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UPDATE: According to authorities the 911 landline issues have been resolved. DULUTH, Minn. – A 911 emergency call service outage is being reported by a Nationwide Century Link outage. The outage is affecting St. Louis County landlines sporadically. Authorities say all major cell phone companies appear to be working as they should. If you need to call 911, officials say…
Senior Connections – Closed (There will be no meals or transportation services) Lake Superior College – Closed Cloquet Area Alternative Education Program – Closed Animal Allies – Closed YWCA Cornerstone Preschool and Childcare Center – Closed Bubbling Brook Childcare Center – Closed Kidz Kollege Learning Center – Closed Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College – Closed UDAC Categories: Community,…
DULUTH, Minn. – December 26th is the busiest day of the year at Chester Bowl. Kids are filling the slopes for the park’s annual ski and snowboard camp. Free lessons are offered to anyone who shows up. Kids just need to bring their gear and purchase a Chester Bowl pass. “All these kids are outside playing, they’re getting out and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Now that Christmas is over it’s time for families to recycle their trees. There are multiple tree collection sites in the city of Duluth. Trees and other organic waste are banned from Minnesota landfills. The disposal sites are a way to ensure the trees are used for good purposes after the holidays. “We try to make use…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Center announced their holiday skating hours for the rest of this week. The rink will be open Thursday and Friday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Organizers say it’s a chance for local skaters to take advantage of the earlier times to hit the ice. “Parks and recreation offers these daytime…
DULUTH, Minn.- Now that Christmas is over, stores in Duluth are busy yet again. Many people are heading back to stores to make their exchanges and returns. Some are making more purchases with gift cards received over the holiday. The Manager at Duluth Pack says they expect to be busy until the end of the year. “We really consider…
DULUTH, Minn.- Snow is expected to fall on the Northland starting this evening. Totals could reach a foot of snow or more in some places. As the impending snow storm affecting the Northland begins to roll in, state organizations are getting ready for all possibilities and local stores are helping the community get the items they need before the…
Photo: Facebook/St. Louis County Rescue SquadELY, Minn. – Authorities have discovered the body of a missing snowmobiler near Ely. The body of 60-year-old Kenneth Wildenaur was recovered from the water of White Iron Lake around 2:00 p.m. today. Wildenaur was reported missing on Monday after he didn’t show up to work. Yesterday, a woman he was with, Debbie Senarighi, was…
HIBBING, Minn. – As of August 12, 2019 ArcelorMittal will assume the role of managing partner for Hibbing Taconite. The news was released earlier today stating ownership of the eight million ton capacity iron ore property will remain unchanged including ArcelorMittal’s majority ownership stake. Officials with the company say there are no anticipated changes to production volumes or operating plans….
photo: Facebook/UW Med FlightPARDEEVILLE, Wis. – Authorities in southern Wisconsin say a medical helicopter flying in to pick up a UTV crash victim had to cancel its flight when someone shining a laser pointer injured the pilot. Columbia County Sheriff Dennis Richards says the UW Med Flight helicopter was trying to land in Pardeeville on Tuesday evening to pick up…
photo: Facebook/Cook County Sheriff’s OfficeCOOK COUNTY, Minn. – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says the former Smith’s Bait Shop was lost in a fire that broke out on Christmas Eve. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, GMFD, Colvill FD, and Maple Hill FD responded to the structure fire located on East Highway 61 around 7:30 p.m. The property…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville is looking for volunteers to help with the tear down process after tonight’s grand fireworks show. Bentleyville will be open tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the fireworks show starting at 6:30 p.m. The tear down process will start tonight after the lights shut off at 9:00 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to lend a…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety BCA and the Hibbing Police Department are investigating a fatal Christmas day shooting in Hibbing. According to authorities, officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds in the 2400 block of Third Avenue East. A…
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SUPERIOR, Wisc. – This time of year is a great time to take a look back on the year and reflect of where we’ve come in the last 12 months and also to take some time to look forward to the new year and where we would like to go on the wide open road ahead in 2019. During this…
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – A 32-year-old Oak Grove woman was killed in a crash on Highway 70 and Raspberry Road in Royalton Township in Pine County. The crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the woman was driving a Chevy Impala and traveling Eastbound on Highway 70 when she went straight into a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 21-year-old female from Duluth was arrested Tuesday night following a stolen vehicle pursuit in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department an officer noticed a suspicious vehicle at the Hermantown Walmart which was closed for Christmas. After running the cars plates it was discovered the car was previously reported as stolen out of Duluth. When officers…
(DNR) ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hunters shot and killed about 420 deer in southeastern Minnesota in a special late-season hunt as part of the state’s fight against chronic wasting disease. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that the deer hunt last weekend in and around Fillmore County is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ plan to slow the spread…
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DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to soar through the stars, the rocket ship is closer than you think. UMD’s Alworth Planetarium will boldly go with you, where no one has gone before. The sound of lightsabers clashing echo down the hall. No, this isn’t a Star Wars attraction at Disneyworld. This is the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium’s fan favorite…
DULUTH, Minn.- A service was held at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Superior Street in Duluth to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. St. Paul’s church is a diverse community made up of people of all ages and in different stages of life. One thing in common with all is the chance to celebrate Christmas with one another. Singing fills…
DULUTH, Minn.- While many restaurants across Duluth are closed today for Christmas, Wasabi is open to the public. Patrons can enjoy a variety of soups, appetizers and tasty plates. They can also indulge in all you can eat sushi. Over the years, many families have chosen to eat a non traditional meal on Christmas. One father, who is traveling…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire department is ready to save lives every day of the year. This Christmas is no different. While on duty today, the firefighters are sharing a holiday moment with each other. Today fox 21 stopped by the Duluth fire department’s station one in downtown Duluth. The team of “chefs”who are actually firefighters were in the…
ELY, Minn. – A snowmobiler has been found dead after her snowmobile broke through thin ice near Ely. Officials are still searching for a man who was believed to be with her. 60-year-old Debbie Senarighi of Cloquet was found dead in the water on White Iron Lake southeast of Ely. Monday it was reported that 60-year-old Kenneth Wildenaur of Cloquet…
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SAWYER, Minn.- A historic log church in Sawyer is close to being completely renovated. “Most of the people that use to go to this church love this slamming of the…church door. They love the screen door. That’s what they remembered about this church, the screen door,” said deacon Bryan Bassa. Through that door, 134 years of history- memories from the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Jay Cooke State Park wants you to join them this Winter season! Find out what adventures they have ahead. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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DULUTH, Minn. – Every year, thousands visit Bentleyville at Duluth’s Bayfront Park. In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to Bentleyville’s Cookie House. Categories: Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News
MINNESOTA – At stop signs, in lines, in traffic, everyone is kind. You may think Minnesota Nice is a *nice* quality to have, but could it have unwanted events, if taken to extremes? Moreover, what do non-Minnesota-locals think of our undying need to be friendly? “Somebody from outside of MN would be able to recognize it and be more sensitive…
DULUTH, Minn.- Homelessness is a big issue in the Duluth community. Over the last year about 50 people lost their lives after experiencing homelessness during their lifetime. Today, the CHUM homeless shelter hosted its annual Christmas Eve Vigil, in front of Duluth City hall to honor the individuals lost. The event started with an opening prayer as dozens of…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Christmas eve dinner was served at the VFW in Duluth. The free meal was available to those who are less fortunate or just need a place celebrate the holiday. For more than 30 years the VFW organization has served the Duluth community a hot meal with all the fixings, on Christmas eve. Hundreds of men and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends and what better way than to spend it at the movies. On Christmas day patrons can indulge in the latest blockbusters as a fun Christmas activity at Marcus Theaters in Duluth and Hermantown. This year the holiday falls on Movie Tuesday, which means tickets are sold…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency joins the Fox 21 team to talk about how you can reduce waste and recycle your wrapping paper and other goods this Christmas. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coffee Conversation, The executive director with Spirit Mountain joins the Fox 21 team to talk about what you can expect from their Winter season. Categories: Coffee Conversation, News, News – Latest News
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