OULU, Wis. — In this week’s Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot gets us lost in a corn maze! Just a short 40 minute ride from Duluth/Superior or 45 minutes from Ashland or Hayward. The field is tucked away in beautiful Bayfield county on Ken Johnson’s farm. When you get there, go right into the barn and get your ticket…
DULUTH, Minn.- Artistic Executive Director for the Minnesota Ballet Robert Gardner joins us at Fox 21 to discuss “Rite of Spring” and the rest of the 2018-2019 season. For more information, you can visit the Minnesota Ballet website here. Categories: News, News – Latest News
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DULUTH, Minn.- A staple of Duluth community sports celebrated a special birthday Thursday night. The tribal thunder of boomwhackers leads you to the auditorium of Denfeld High School, as the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary. All ages attended the interactive program to wish a happy 10th birthday to the sports center. John Shuster was even in attendance, bringing a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) heard arguments from both sides regarding a natural gas power plant in Superior. Minnesota Power believes it’s the right time to build the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). No final decision is expected for a while, but that didn’t stop people from showing up to learn more about where this project stands….
DULUTH, Minn. – Some local 100 year olds celebrated their birthdays together at the Northland Senior Expo at the DECC. They ranged in age from 100-104. One hundred years is a huge milestone. Only about 55,000 people nationwide have made it to that age. Ten centenarians celebrated their latest birthdays on Thursday at the DECC. These local 100 year olds…
DULUTH, Minn.- A gala was held by CHUM Thursday night, to raise money for their Street Outreach program. All proceeds benefit the Street Outreach program, which helps homeless people living outside or in their cars. “So we really work with people to try to get them inside,” said Development Director Mary Schmitz. “And once they’re inside, then we can work…
DULUTH, Minn.-We are just a few weeks away from the firearm deer season kicking off in Minnesota, but youth hunters are now getting a chance to bag a buck a little earlier. Today through Sunday hunters from the ages of 10 to 15 are allowed to hunt in special permitting areas in the northwestern and southeastern portions of the state….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two hundred young musicians were at UWS playing in the tri-state band festival. Students from thirty-six area high schools played in the festival. They got their music to practice ahead of time but they put it all together over the course of one day giving the musicians an experience they’ll remember for a long time. “It allows…
DULUTH, Minn.- Over the last two years Duluth’s Planning Division has been gathering community feedback and perspectives for its “Imagine Duluth 2035” campaign. Today an update was given on the city comprehensive plan at the downtown Duluth Library, during an event sponsored by Fuse Duluth, a branch of the Chamber of Commerce that focuses on youth leadership. Those in attendance…
DULUTH, Minn.-Purple Heart recipients are descending on the Northland for a special outdoors excursion. Five veterans arrived in Duluth today as they head out to Delta, WI for all the fishing and hunting they can handle. The event, being organized by the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, is meant to serve as a way to relieve stress for the Purple…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration related to flooding and storms across Wisconsin in August and September. The declaration announced Thursday by the White House makes individuals and businesses in the affected counties eligible for federal disaster assistance. The covered counties are Crawford, Dane, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Sauk and Vernon. Gov….
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)HUDSON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin man who founded Little Free Library, a project that now sets up boxes for sharing books around the world, has died. Todd Bol was 62. A spokeswoman for Little Free Library says Bol died Thursday in a Minnesota hospice of complications from pancreatic cancer. Bol designed and built the first Little…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) – One hundred volunteers in a Wisconsin town where a teenage girl went missing are scouring the area for pieces of evidence that can provide clues to the girl’s disappearance and her parents’ death. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald requested the volunteers Thursday afternoon as the search for 13-year-old Jayme Closs continues. She has been missing since…
(Shari L. Gross/Star Tribune via AP)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A former FBI agent in Minnesota who admitted to leaking classified documents to a reporter has been sentenced to four years in prison. Terry James Albury was sentenced Thursday. He pleaded guilty in April to the unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and unauthorized retention of national defense information. Prosecutors…
DULUTH, Minn.-Foley Family Wines visits Fox 21 to showcase Fall Flavors. For more information, visit their website here. Categories: News, News – Latest News
BARRON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is sending therapists and comfort dogs to the help students at the school attended by a girl missing since her parents were fatally shot in their home. The state DOJ said in an announcement Thursday it is also sending school resource officers to the Barron School District. Authorities have been searching…
DETROIT (AP) – U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out why the power tailgates on some Ford F-Series pickup trucks can open unexpectedly while the trucks are moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from the 2017 model year. The agency says In documents posted Wednesday that it has…
DULUTH, Minn.- Alyson Enderle and and Patrick Colvin join us at Fox 21 to talk about Renegade Theater Company’s production of “Oklahoma!” For more information, visit the Renegade website here. Categories: News, News – Latest News
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a college freshman from Minnesota has been found dead in his dorm room at Northern State University in South Dakota. Police in Aberdeen say the death of Curtis LeMair remains under investigation, but that they do not suspect foul play. LeMair was found dead early Wednesday. He graduated from Prior Lake High School earlier…
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DULUTH, Min. — Cooking Connection with Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot and Private Instructor Arlene Coco! This week we are cooking up a Cranberry Brie Pinwheel that is perfect for appetizers, parties and the holidays! RECIPE: Cranberry Brie Pinwheels Makes 12 Servings Yield: 2 dozen This recipe is a starting point for countless variations. Think cheddar cheese, pesto, and other delicious…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-University of Wisconsin-Superior was a melting pot of different cultures tonight, as they held its 3rd annual Cultures Around the World event on Wednesday. The upper floor of the Jim Dan Hill Library became filled with cultural games, different languages, and brightly colored garb. Organizers say while the event was marketed towards kids, any age can benefit from it….
DULUTH, Minn. – A homeless camp above I-35 in Duluth has been moved out with new security measures being installed after growing health and safety concerns there. Crews with the Minnesota Department of Transportation were out Wednesday installing new fencing around the property along the 700 block of East Superior Street. MnDOT officials say conditions were increasingly unsanitary, with mounting…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local health experts say Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is not considered an epidemic just yet. AFM is a polio-like disease with seven cases in Minnesota. The illnesses cause paralysis or limited mobility in children. Doctors from St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth say following steps like hand washing and staying home when you’re sick can help with prevention….
DULUTH, Minn.- “…we stop being oppositional and look for ways to make our community safe.” The tired plea from one concerned citizen at a third community meeting discussing whether the Duluth Police Department should purchase new riot gear. The Citizens Review Board held its final community meeting about the proposed purchase of riot gear. The feedback along the way will…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Protesters in Grand Rapids are calling out Itasca County on what they believe to be the misuse of funds. The protesters want answers from the Sheriff’s Office and other county officials on how taxpayer money is being spent. Dozens of protesters were in front of the Itasca County Courthouse braving the cold to get their point…
DULUTH, Minn.-“Everything comes to an end, and this, we thought, there’s 12 frames in– actually I think there’s 10 in bowling, but there’s really 12 for a perfect game… So this is our final frame,” said breast cancer survivor Barb Hoag. Bowling to Beat Breast Cancer, a non profit started in 2007, spent 12 years dedicated to changing the lives of those…
DULUTH, Minn.- A brisk fall morning didn’t stop over 200 Minnesota schools from participating in International Walk and Bike to School Day. Nearly 500 Piedmont Elementary students were dropped off at the Seventh Day Advent Church, about three blocks from the school, so they could join their classmates in getting an active start to their day. Kids were greeted by…
DULUTH, Minn.-A Duluth restaurant received a big honor today for all they do for people with disabilities. Sir Benedict’s Tavern was named an Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation. UDAC, which helps people with disabilities learn life skills while getting job training, nominated Sir Ben’s for the award, due to all the work the restaurant…
DULUTH, Minn.-With the snow already starting to fly throughout the Northland, the gardening season is getting ready to wrap up. The farmers’ market in Superior is still open after battling some harsh conditions for growing earlier this year. One farmer we spoke to said the huge amounts of rain the area got at times, made things difficult. “In my mind…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Animal health officials say a disease carried by gnats has turned up in Minnesota deer for the first time. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the first cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease – or EHD – in a small herd of captive white-tailed deer in Goodhue County. Officials say six of seven animals died…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Authorities say a missing Wisconsin girl’s parents were shot to death and they believe she was in the home at the time. Police have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs since early Monday, when deputies responding to a 911 call from her home in Barron found her parents, James and Denise Closs, dead in the house….
SAWYER COUNTY, Wisc. – A high speed chase in Sawyer County resulted in a crash and a three hour standoff between a Sawyer County Deputy and a male suspect from Menomonie. The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Town of Round Lake. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says a Deputy tried to stop a vehicle on…
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(Stephen MacGillivray/The Canadian Press via AP)TORONTO (AP) – Canada has become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace. Sales started just after midnight local time in Newfoundland, Canada’s easternmost province. Tom Clarke of Portugal Cove, once an illegal marijuana dealer and now a licensed retailer, was among the first to make a sale. At least 111…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – When it comes to being in first grade, some real life topics are often tough to discuss with your children. But with the help and creativity of one local author, it’s now easier for Animal Allies to step in and continue teaching lessons for years to come. “Duke went missing in the middle of the winter in…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the estimated jackpot climbs to $868 million. Mega Millions officials say no tickets matched all six numbers to claim the estimated $667 million prize Tuesday night. The numbers were 3, 45, 49, 61, 69 and Mega Ball 9. The next drawing will…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test. Test results released Wednesday show the class of 2018 earning an average composite score of 21.3 out of a possible 36. That’s down slightly from last year’s average of…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health says a seventh child has been struck by a rare, paralyzing illness that has been reported across the country. Health specialists say the symptoms in the latest case match those of the other children in Minnesota who have been diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM. The polio-like illness causes…
DULUTH, Minn.-To add to the list of fun Fall activities to do in the Northland this Halloween season, you can also take a trip down the Northshore Scenic Railroad on this year’s Pumpkin Patch Express! It’s the second biggest train ride offered at the railroad, hosting over ten thousand riders in four days. The train boards at the depot then…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Employees at the Northwest Outlet in Superior shared their tips and tricks with customers during their busiest season of the year… The number one being the importance of buying and purchasing base layers to wear. Employees say that purchasing wicking base layers to wear underneath your clothing will be the best thing to keep you warm. This differs from…
DULUTH, Minn.- Walking into the changing of the seasons, Enger Golf Course is preparing for the Duluth Winter, though not quite the way you’d think. The 27–hole course is getting ready to change hours for the coming months not because of the cold weather, but because of available sunlight! Both employees and regulars to the course were ready to embrace…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Water, Light and Power held a public hearing Tuesday afternoon, involving its controversial rate hike increase. The event at WITC was streamed to the Capitol in Madison for the public service commission. Mayor Jim Payne was also in Madison Tuesday, who is strongly against the rate increase. The power company says the increase is for improvements and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Red Cross chapter is sending more local volunteers out as many along the East Coast are still dealing with the devastation of hurricane Florence and Michael. Eight Northland volunteers are still out helping with Florence while 10 are responding to Michael and one more will be leaving for Florida later this week. Diane Dunder, who…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Holiday Center Market in downtown Duluth is on its way to full capacity as several new businesses are moving in. With more food and entertainment options, you’ll now have even more reasons to stop by and shop there. In November 2019, Townsquare Media will be home to four radio stations including B105, Mix 108, Sasquatch 106.5…
DULUTH, Minn. – For students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) who want to get involved in different organizations but don’t know where to begin, the Civic Engagement Fair helps guide them. The fair was hosted by the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, an organization focused on engaging students in the community. Some UMD students believe getting involved in different…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior City Councilors Craig Sutherland and Brent Fennessey want to fund three new firefighter positions to the department. They say it’s all about safety and restoring positions cut in past budgets. The total cost for three firefighters would be $270,000 a year, according to Mayor Jim Paine. Councilor Fennessey tells us a majority of the funding, $173,000 would come from the Oil Pipeline Terminal Tax…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) -Authorities looking for a missing Wisconsin teenager whose parents were found dead in their home say a tip placing the girl’s whereabouts in Miami is not credible. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said during a Tuesday afternoon briefing that Miami police tweeted the information without consulting with Wisconsin investigators. Authorities have been searching for 13-year-old Jayme Closs…
