DULUTH, Minn. – Jessie Diggins made world-wide news for her daring finish in the cross-country ski team sprint competition in this year’s winter Olympics in South Korea. Sunday she will be speaking about the future of Nordic skiing and Duluth’s new Grand Avenue Nordic Center. She also plans to lead a short workout activity for youth. The Grand Avenue Nordic…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace. Beginning Thursday, Minnesotans can log onto the MNsure website and enroll for coverage. The enrollment deadline for coverage that begins Jan. 1 is Dec. 15. Overall open enrollment ends Jan. 13. At MNsure.org, Minnesotans can compare plans from a number of companies and estimate out-of-pocket costs. And, current…
DULUTH, Minn.- Next fall Bayfront Park will be turned into a little Germany. Kern and Kompany just announced they’ll be hosting an Oktoberfestival at Bayfront. The event will feature German games, food, and of course, plenty of beer. “It’s really just about the experience,” said Event Coordinator Jon Ehmke. “We want people to come into Bayfront and get transported to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Now that Halloween is over, the holidays are just around the corner. But for many in Duluth, celebrating is not always guaranteed. Well, the season of giving has already begun, as Thursday was the first day applications were being accepted for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program Many were waiting outside the Salvation Army building, hours before it…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday marked the beginning of the Minnesota health insurance market’s open enrollment period. The application process can be daunting for some, so Generations Health Care Initiatives is lending a helping hand. For the entire enrollment period, the office at 130 W. Superior St. will be offering help from navigators. According to Generations there are about 350,000 uninsured Minnesotans, and…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild Holiday Sale began today in the hospital’s gift shop. All sales from that event will help provide for services for its patients. “It’s a lot of fun, it was fun setting up seeing all the new things – every year we have new things,” said Pam Nylander, president of volunteer services. The event,…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert is “under very serious consideration” to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump says he will “probably” make a decision on the nomination next week. Nauert was a reporter for Fox News Channel before she became State Department spokeswoman under former secretary Rex Tillerson. She would…
DULUTH, Minn. – As we start the month of November, the countdown is officially on to the holiday season. So how can you make sure to capture the best photos and memories this season? Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Steve Van Dinter stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning with a few tech gadgets that’ll make the photo taking process a…
ST. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources granted permits for Poly Met Mining, Inc.’s proposed NorthMet mining project. The DNR has issued the permit to mine, six water appropriation permits, two dam safety permits, a public waters work permit, and an endangered species takings permit for the NorthMet project. But the project still requires permits from other…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students involved with Denfeld Theater and Music have been busy preparing for months to debut their latest production, “Anything Goes.” The S.S. American is setting sail from New York to England, on the Denfeld stage. Billy Crocker, a young assistant to a Wall Street tycoon, decides to stow away in hopes of wooing his long-lost love, Hope…
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DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Duluth’s Best Bread bakes homemade pop tarts for Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot. Mixing up the perfect seasonal fillings, you’ll be craving one by the end of the video! Pop Tarts are a pastry first invented in Vienna in the 1200’s, traditionally served at ceremonial occasions like royal weddings. Wait, who are we…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota officials are set to announce whether they are granting permits for a planned copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will announce its decision Thursday on permits sought for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Environmentalists have opposed the mine for fear it could pollute pristine waters. PolyMet says…
BARRON, Wis. – The Barron County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page Thursday morning that they are transitioning the Emergency Operations Center from a 24/7 reactive operation to “a more deliberate and methodical effort to progress the investigation.” The Sheriff’s Office says this transition is due to a declining number of tips. To date, authorities have received over 2,100…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With two more funerals set for Thursday, the anti-Semitic truck driver accused of gunning down 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue pleaded not guilty to federal charges that could put him on death row. Robert Bowers, 46, was arraigned one day after a grand jury issued a 44-count indictment that charges him with murder, hate crimes, obstructing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Health Christmas Extravaganza and Bake Sale benefit starts today. Proceeds will help fund scholarships for medical students and support the purchase of comfort items for patients such as stuffed animals and games. Carla Waldholm manages volunteer and auxiliary services at Essentia Health. “I love watching people at the events and the excitement they feel about…
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Court documents say a contractor failed to properly mark a natural gas line that was struck and caused a deadly explosion in downtown Sun Prairie last summer. A search warrant recently unsealed in Dane County Circuit Court says an employee of USIC failed to correctly mark the gas line in the street and instead targeted a…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Kids were having some festive fun at Sweeden Sweets Candies and Fudge in Superior. Guests could spin the wheel of doom to win prizes, paint pumpkins, and even take a swing at a Halloween pinata. “It’s a place they all can come and enjoy each other,” said Sweeden Sweets owner Dan Klarner. “A lot of people come…
DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of a popular Chinese restaurant that was shut down by fire last month tells FOX 21 she is 90 percent confident the restaurant will reopen. This is an upgrade from the earlier prediction of a 50-50 chance. Cindy Lee, of Beijing Restaurant, says she is still working out details with her insurance company, and will…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s now been a year since UW-Superior suspended twenty-five academic programs. On the anniversary of those cuts, students and faculty are still speaking out against them. For the past year, UWS students have demonstrated to get the nine undergraduate majors, one graduate degree, and fifteen undergraduate minors reinstated at the school. “There’s still people in the community…
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DULUTH, Minn.- The Ordean Foundation and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council unveiled a new window display celebrating Ojibwe culture on the Ordean building. The artist says they tell the stories of the native peoples of this land. “Part of the idea of this is that from the street you can see this beautiful design and it looks really pretty,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saint Louis County ranks in the top five counties in Minnesota for the number of crossing accidents reported each year. On Monday, the city and North Shore Scenic Railroad unveiled new measures to change that, at multiple spots around the community including at 45th and 47th Avenues East, McCulloch St., and Harbor Dr. City leaders gathered at the railroad…
MADISON, Wis. – President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to require drug screening and testing for adults on Medicaid with no dependent children. Instead, the plan approved Wednesday calls for applicants to complete a health risk assessment and if there’s a concern about substance abuse they will be referred for treatment. They won’t be kicked off…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers started receiving security protection from the Wisconsin State Patrol following an unspecified “issue” from the weekend. Evers’ campaign manager Maggie Gau said Wednesday that Evers started receiving protection from the patrol’s Dignitary Protection Unit this week. She referred questions about what motivated the move to the State Patrol. A spokesman…
MADISON, Wis. – Early voting totals for Tuesday’s election have topped 2014 levels, as hotly contested races for governor, U.S. Senate and a host of other offices are motivating people to cast ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission reported Wednesday that nearly 378,000 absentee ballots have been cast to date. That exceeds the 2014 total when just over 374,000 absentee ballots…
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WINONA, Minn. – Police in Winona have arrested a teenager who they say threatened to shoot up his school. Officers responded to Winona Senior High School Wednesday morning after a student showed a Snapchat video to a school official of a 15-year-old boy making the threat. KTTC-TV says the boy was also a student at the school. He was arrested…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this week’s Northland Uncovered the Fox 21 morning crew goes on a paranormal investigation into the Raspberry Inn, with Medium & Psychic Lady Ocalat and Twin Ports Paranormal. NOTE: The FULL extended version of our investigation will be posted after 3pm tonight on this website and you can also find it on Meteorologist Brittney Merlot’s Facebook…
DULUTH, Minn. – As soon as Halloween wraps up, the St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild will be decking the halls of their gift shop in Duluth. The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild’s Annual Holiday Sale, Bake Sale and Raffle will kick off Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 2 in the St. Luke’s Hospital Gift Shop. Shoppers can find a wide…
Halloween Events WHO: Duluth Children’s Museum WHAT: Spooktacular Halloween Party WHERE: 115 S 29th Ave W, Duluth WHEN: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHO: Miller Hill Mall WHAT: Malloween WHERE: 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth WHEN: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHO: Planetarium WHAT: A Stellar…
DULUTH, Minn. – The pur-fect event is happening in the Northland this weekend to help you add on to your family. Animal Allies Humane Society, Lake County Humane Society, PJ’s Rescue and Rockwall Pets will join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) for it’s annual “Love-A-Pet” campaign adoption event. Animal Allies Development Officer, Michelle Sternberg,…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Disc golf is growing in popularity across the country. A course opened last week on the back nine of the Enger Park Golf Course. A crisp fall day is the perfect time for some to get out on the golf course. “Been through once already and it’s nice so time for round two,” said disc golfer Nolan…
DULUTH, Minn. – Plans and discussions are moving forward for Duluth’s largest private investment ever, a massive multi–million dollar transformation of the downtown medical campus for Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. Essentia Health and the city of Duluth held a public information meeting, the first one regarding this project, giving the community the chance to really see the plans…
CHISHOLM, Minn. – The fifth and final debate between congressional candidates vying for Minnesota’s 8th District was Tuesday in Chisholm. Republican Pete Stauber, DFL candidate Joe Radinovich, and independent candidate Ray “Skip” Sandman debated at the Minnesota Discovery Center. The candidates did not hold back during their final chance to go head-to-head before next Tuesday’s election. Pete Stauber and Joe…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Climate change has been a hot topic throughout the country in recent years and today experts in the field gathered in the Northland to give the latest updates on the issue. Everyone from park managers to foresters and even landscape architects came together at the Lake Superior Estuarium to talk about how to adapt to changes in the climate,…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center held a special ceremony Tuesday to celebrate a milestone with their patients. The center celebrated the fact that they’ve healed more than 1000 wounds this year. The center provides care to patients suffering from ulcers, infections and other wounds, helping the patients get back to their normal lives “This…
DULUTH, Minn. – Forget Halloween! It looked like Christmas in downtown Duluth Tuesday night. Bentleyville Tour of Lights was turned on for a test as crews and volunteers continued to set up the display. If you want to volunteer, just check out BentleyvilleUSA.org for more information. Bentleyville officially lights up Nov. 17. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids and their families filled the Kirby Student Center Ballroom afternoon for this year’s “Boo-M-D”. The event, which replaced the annual “Haunted Halls”, was free and open to the public for kids to dress up, play games and of course, get lots of candy. As opposed to the “Haunted Halls” where families had to move locations, “Boo-M-D”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Different creative groups and entrepreneurs came to Duluth Tuesday afternoon to officially launch the Creative Startups LABS program. The program is a four-week bootcamp for entrepreneurs who are in the first stages of growing a creative company. The program hopes to reach a group of entrepreneurs here in Duluth who need more resources to succeed. “It’s saying…
DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans of the Duluth Winter know just how important the right gear can be to keep you warm through the coming months. That’s why Yarn Harbor has been collecting donations to ‘Warm Up the City.’ The small Duluth business spent the month getting hand-made and store bought mittens, hats, scarves, socks and any colg weather hgear they could…
DULUTH, Minn.- A major milestone for the city of Duluth as city officials, business leaders and community members gathered for the grand reopening of superior street. Spring of 2018 brought on plenty of nerves for the local community as construction workers broke ground, beginning phase one of a major project that would change the downtown area as we know it….
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Businesses and how they work with banks took center stage in Superior today as a financial expert from the state capital stopped in town. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Secretary is touring multiple businesses in Superior to find out more about how financial institutions are helping them grow. He told us Wisconsin is becoming a mecca for local…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be allowed to keep one walleye a day in the upcoming ice fishing season. The Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday said the popular destination lake’s walleye population has increased enough to sustain a one-walleye harvest for a third straight winter. Anglers may keep one walleye between 21 and 23…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – ALDI is opening a new location in Virginia and is holding its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 1. ALDI will be celebrating the opening with a day of prizes and contests. The first 100 customers will have a chance to win a golden ticket worth up to $100. Customers will also be able to enter their names…
MADISON, Wis. – Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend a campaign rally with Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s campaign says Pence will join the governor for a late-morning rally Saturday at Valley Cartage, a trucking company in Hudson. Pence’s visit comes three days before Election Day, when Walker will face Democratic challenger Tony Evers….
