HERMANTOWN, Minn. –Summer is getting closer, which means the outside fun at Skyline Social & Games is back. The summer leagues at Skyline are kicking off this month, with volleyball games starting Monday evening with bocce ball and bean bags starting on May 20. Over 300 volleyball teams of all skill levels are hitting the court in this years summer…
The company behind most of the northland’s power and energy has been bought. Allete announced the purchase Monday morning, and it will now become a private company. Allete is the parent company of Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power. It has been bought by a large partnership with hopes that deep pockets will fund future capital investments. The…
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last year in a sign of healthy U.S. fisheries, federal officials said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated analysis of American fisheries late last week via its annual “Status of the Stocks” report, which provides an assessment of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Democrats have introduced far-reaching legislation to add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state’s constitution in hopes of making it much harder for future lawmakers to repeal these and other rights in the future. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment was introduced last week and has its first legislative hearing Monday. It would be among…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Sunday marked the first Earth Rider Maker’s Market of the season at Cedar Lounge. The market took advantage of the outdoor space, with vendors set up selling all kinds of crafts. Booths offered everything from tie dye to crotchet to maple syrup to candles. Vendors were antsy for their first customers to arrive. “Super excited to start,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday was the last day of the Homegrown Music Festival in the Twin Ports. This year’s festival started with an official kick off party at Hoops Brewing in Canal Park and now music lovers can return to Hoops to be “cut off.” Hoops Brewing invited festival-goers for the “We’re Cutting You Off” Wrap Up Party. Anyone who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday morning, dozens of people flocked to Chamber Grove Park for the Everyone Can Bird event. The morning was designed with accessibility in mind, making sure birders of all abilities could enjoy. The event had an American Sign Language interpreter on hand, as well as a track chair — an all-terrain wheelchair for hiking. Interested birders of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a big day for University of Minnesota Duluth students who graduated on Saturday. Around 2,000 UMD students walked across the stage at Amsoil Arena. There was two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, recognizing students who earned their bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree, or master’s degree. Family and friends of the students packed the arena and cheered on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Farmer’s Market hosted a May Day Celebration on Saturday as the market gets ready to open its doors for the season. The May Day Celebration got customers into the market early to get a jump start on their summer produce shopping. The Duluth Farmer’s Market on the corner of 14th Ave E. and 3rd St…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the Wisconsin fishing opener happening this weekend, the City of Superior is reminding people to purchase a boat launch pass for certain landings in the city. The City of Superior maintains multiple boat landings for public use. The city owned landings require either annual or day launch passes. Including one of the most popular launches in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A food truck highlighting Chicago cuisine has now opened their brick-and-mortar building. Tom’s Taste of Chicago is in the former VIP Pizza building in West Duluth. The new spot is known for its Italian beef and Chicago dogs. And with the new building they are also offering thin crust style pizza. Tom grew up in a suburb…
DULUTH, Minn. — There was beautiful weather Friday morning in Duluth as an annual tradition took place. The Vista Fleet’s first tour departed marking the 65th year of operations. The cruising season includes a range of experiences for locals and tourists from sightseeing, dining cruises, or any special event you need to rent a boat. The fleet of two boats…
NEW YORK (AP) — Police ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to abandon a tent encampment at New York University early Friday, following weeks of demonstrations and police crackdowns at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in more than 2,300 arrests. About a dozen protesters who refused police orders to leave were arrested and about 30 more left voluntarily, according to NYU spokesperson John Beckman….
DULUTH, Minn. — Machines took over Lake Superior College’s main campus Thursday to put some robots to the test. Robot Wars is an annual competition and end of the year project for first year students in the Integrated Manufacturing Program. Students spent the last semester building and getting creative with their robots. The college also invites high schools to join…
HIBBING, Minn. — A 30-year-old female from Hibbing is dead after a single vehicle crash on Thursday. The GMC was traveling northbound on Highway 73 at Gilboe Road when it ran off the right-side of the road right and struck a guard rail, according to Minnesota State Patrol. The driver identified as a 30-year-old female of Hibbing, MN. No further…
DULUTH, Minn. — At least 50 people arrived at the Duluth Rose Garden during the 7 o’clock hour Thursday evening. The pro-Palestine protesters were making their voices heard for the second day in a row there. The crowd Thursday was much larger than last night’s demonstration. Earlier in the day Thursday, the city of Duluth put out a warning that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Come for the pancakes, but know that you’re helping a lot of people in the Duluth area. That’s the Lions Pancake Day at the DECC. 65 years of bringing people together. “I like Pancakes,” that was the sentiment of many people at Pancake Day. Jim Pratt has been a member of the Duluth Lions Club for 25…
DULUTH, Minn. — This afternoon saw the Third Annual Charity Bean Bag Tournament at Clyde Iron Works, all to benefit families in need. Sixty four teams entered the bracket-style tournament today. The mission? To fundraise for the Northern Lights Foundation, an organization which provides grants to the families of children with life-threatening illnesses. Some previous grant recipients were even there…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new agency is helping community members ditch the Wi-Fi and network face to face through a new series of events. Brico Works is a new consulting agency focused on helping non-profits and social change organizations. They consult for core services around development, fundraising, communications, and operations. The founder is hosting a co-working series at Lester Amity…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday rejected calls from student protesters to change his approach to the war in Gaza while insisting that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face a wave of violence, outrage and fear. “Dissent is essential for democracy,” Biden said at the White House. “But dissent must never lead to disorder.”…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers made a stop in Superior Wednesday as part of his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour. The initiative is to help fix Wisconsin roads and discuss the investments to improve the local streets and highways around the state. Evers signed a budget including $550 million for transportation projects underway and $100 million for local…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Northspan will host a succession planning summit, Succession Strategies, on May 23 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Northspan Group Consultant & Finance Manage Zack Filipovich joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. The Northspan Group provides business development and community development consulting services to clients in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ventriloquist and Comedian Todd Oliver and his talking dog Irving will take the state at the West Theatre on Sunday May 5 at 2pm. The duo has starred on the Today Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show and America’s Got Talent. They joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday. For tickets to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A small encampment In the Duluth Civic Center courtyard got a visit from the Duluth Police Department Wednesday evening. The two officers told the pro-Palestinian protesters that it’s against the law to set up camps sites on the property. Wednesday marked the first time protesters have taken to the streets of Duluth to set up an encampment…
Courtesy: The Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp, as the group is calling themselves, set up an encampment at the Rose Garden Wednesday evening. This encampment followed another encampment within the Duluth Civic Center, which police said was not legal. Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp’s purpose is to “demand city and state divestment and boycott…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lincoln Park Middle School alerted parents Wednesday about a sexually explicit video involving minors that was circulating among students. In an email to parents, the principal said the video originated outside of school but was still a serious situation because of the content and the “legal implications associated with distributing or possessing such material.” The school is…
ASHLAND, Wis. –The Northland College Board of Trustees has approved a “refocused model” for the college that will allow the school to remain open. The school will cut some of its majors. “The college will have eight high demand, mission-aligned majors and focused offerings,” according to a news release Wednesday. The release also stated significant changes to its operation budget…
There is a hope Wednesday that big ideas combined with big money will produce big results. Four different organizations are working together to bring change to Black families in the Central Hillside neighborhood. The Family Freedom Center is receiving $500,000 from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The center was founded six years ago with the specific goal of creating…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s time to find your pancake eatin’ pants and prepare for the 65th Annual Duluth Lions Pancake Day coming up Thursday May 3rd at the DECC. Wednesday was set-up day and the Duluth Lions Club has this process down to a science. This is the group’s 65th time preparing to feed thousands of people pancakes and sausages…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fleas and ticks don’t completely die off in the winter, especially with this year’s milder weather. The Duluth Veterinary Hospital has seen more diseases than usual and earlier than normal. The main disease being Lyme Disease. Tick-borne illnesses can be bothersome for dogs causing tiredness, fevers, limping, and soreness. For fleas the main symptom is itchiness. Vets…
DULUTH, Minn. — A growing technology company has moved to a new location in Duluth. EO Johnson Business Technologies will be relocating from their spot on Superior Street to a new place at 330 Garfield Avenue which is in a former ISD 709 building. The company who focuses on digital transformation and workplace technology offers print services and document management,…
DULUTH, Minn – You can help future farmers this Thursday by enjoying a scoop of frozen custard at Culver’s. Thursday is the tenth annual ‘Scoops of Thanks Day.’ For just a one-dollar donation to Future Farmers of America or F-F-A you can enjoy a scoop of frozen custard. In the previous nine years this effort with frozen custard has raised…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 65th annual Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day returns to the DECC on Thursday, May 2 at Pioneer Hall. Duluth Lions Club President Jim Pratt and Lion Mark Osthus joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the fundraising event. You can purchase tickets for $10.00 at the door on the day of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over 200 students’ artwork is on display at Lake Superior College. The Spring Art Show includes students enrolled in any of LSC’s art classes. Pieces included paintings, ceramics, metal art and jewelry. One student took a drawing class and created a self-portrait. He says the art means a lot to many different students. “I just see a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 26th Homegrown Music Festival is well underway! Tuesday night featured four musical acts at the festival’s largest venue yet — AMSOIL Arena. The festival features about 160 bands or artists at 35 venues spread across the Twin Ports. And while the event is no stranger to the DECC, this year is the first time Homegrown has…
DULUTH, Minn – The Twin Ports Interchange Project won’t be completed until the end of 2025 instead of the end of this year. MnDOT says the discovery of a jawbone in the construction zone last February is the main reason for the delay. In 2019, prior to construction starting the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council reviewed the site for potential impact…
Tuesday was quiet and peaceful on the waters of Lake Superior. But fifty-seven years ago, the winds were vicious and the swells high. Four would die. The annual ceremony to remember those who drowned took place Tuesday at the Duluth pier. It marks the 57th anniversary of the tragic drowning that took the lives of the three Halverson family teenage…
DULUTH, Minn. — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, but warmer weather had motorcyclists on the roads as early as March. Minnesota has already seen four motorcyclist fatalities this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. However, both deaths and injuries to motorcyclists went down from 2022 to 2023 in the state. Wisconsin has also seen a decrease…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center’s shower facility is now open to the public. The Hygiene Unit has 6 units, each with a shower, sink and toilet. Guests can shower Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is provided a fresh towel and wash cloth. There is soap, shampoo and conditioner in every unit. The Executive Director…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Workers who died or suffered injuries on the job were honored Monday at the Duluth Labor Temple. Workers Memorial Day is a holiday honoring fallen workers as well as highlighting the importance of safer working conditions. Union members, elected officials and community leaders all gathering for a solidarity breakfast and tree-planting ceremony. There haven’t been any work-related…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing to welcome a new animal to the Northland. A brand-new Red Panda named Pip will be joining Zoozee, the 2-year-old Red Panda that came to the Zoo last year. Pip flew in from the New Bedford Zoo a couple days ago and is currently at the Zoo’s animal care center. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A decision announced by the College of St. Scholastica last Friday to cease offering theater productions this fall has shocked students, staff, alumni and the community. A sit-in by students and others took place Monday. The all-day sit-in outside the school president’s office saw many people from the school and the community taking part. The students talked…
ASHLAND, WI. — April is National Volunteer Month, and community members like Sandra Nutt are busy preparing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland. Sandra is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. She has helped put on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. Meanwhile, her daughter currently works at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Research Center. Like…
CARLTON, Minn. — A local musician from Carlton will receive a close to $10,000 prize after winning a national contest for her original song. Abrianna Schmidt is an 18-year-old high school senior. She recently found out that she won the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Journey of a Song contest. She joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four officers trying to serve a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout in North Carolina. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said the officers killed the suspect outside the Charlotte home Monday after he fired on them. Jennings says officers who rushed to…
Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center is a city treasure. And now the person who has helped lead it for over a decade is moving on to his next adventure. “Hartley is such a community gem, you know, and the staff are so amazing. The board, the supporters,” said outgoing Executive Director, Tom O’Rourke. “You know any time you tell people that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A late Friday afternoon announcement that the College of St. Scholastica is ending its theatre productions led to a protest Monday outside the school president’s office. Students from the theater program and others gathered for a sit-in to let school officials know they disagree with the decision. The CSS students were joined by UMD theatre students who…
DULUTH, Minn. — An event focusing on the mental health of children is taking place at the DECC. The 28th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference is a 3-day event. It is one of the largest conferences of its kind in the country with over 1,700 participants. It’s designed for anyone who works with or cares for infants, children,…
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — For the first time, negotiators from most of the world’s nations are discussing the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Delegates and observers at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution called it a welcome sign that talk has shifted from ideas to treaty language at this fourth of five…
