DULUTH, Minn. – Folks looking to take a cruise on the St. Louis River have the chance to do so aboard the Vista Fleet on Tuesday, September 11. The event is being put on by the St. Louis River Alliance. Folks will start boarding the Vista at 5:00 Tuesday evening, depart at 5:30 and return to the dock around 7:00….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Heavy rain has flooded streets and highways in southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, challenging motorists to find new routes to their destinations. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 12 in both directions southeast of Eau Claire Wednesday morning where an observer reported 6 inches of rain. The flooding is expected to recede throughout the day….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is a fun place for many families to gather and connect with their wild side. Wednesday morning, FOX 21 Local News hosted Jessamy Schwartz from the Lake Superior Zoo. Schwartz brought along three animals most people know little about in depth. A nine-month-old hedgehog, a tortoise and a Skittles the snake helped inform…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many K-12 students are heading back to school this week, which means lots of back to school photo to start off the new school year. Thank you to everyone who shared their back to school photos with us! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
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DULUTH, Minn. – The new school year is officially in full swing as hundreds of young students roamed the halls of Laura MacArthur Elementary School for their first day. The new school year brought tons of excitement as students filled the classrooms and got ready for a new year of learning. But the students weren’t the only ones who were…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – In this week’s Great Outdoors, we’re giving your the sights and sounds of the Minnesota State Fair, which had a record attendance of more than 2,000,000 people. Categories: Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
HIBBING, Minn – According to the CDC, more Americans are dying from Alzheimer’s Disease. The number of people who have died from it has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Much of that has to do with the fact that there are a greater number of older Americans now, and health professionals are able to make diagnosis they…
DULUTH, Minn.- A brand new bus is in town, electric buses will soon be apart of the Duluth Transit Authority. Seven electric buses are hitting the roads next month after a $6.3 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The climate in Duluth it an ideal candidate to test how the electric buses run in the winter months. They’re being used in…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- After finding Judy Garland’s iconic ruby red slippers that were stolen from the museum in her home 13 years ago, officials were excited to have a part of their history back. Judy Garland was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MN. One of America’s most cherished actresses, her life and iconic character of Dorothy from the 1939…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police have made an arrest in the death of Scott Pennington, 31, of Duluth, who shot and killed over the weekend in downtown Duluth. Jamal Tyshawn Jackson That 25-year-old suspect, Jamal Tyshawn Jackson, was lodged in the St. Louis County Jail Tuesday on a preliminary charge of second-degree intentional homicide. He was arrested Sunday in Hennepin…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Thirsty Pagan Brewing is leaving its current location and moving to an iconic part of Superior. The Brewery is moving to the Soo Line Depot at 1615 Winter Street. Ownership of the business say the move will allow for them to spread their wings, getting even more customers. “We’re going to be able to do some things…
DULUTH, Minn.-It’s the first day back to school for many students in the Northland. Over at Many Rivers Montessori School, the students and teachers have a lot to be happy about because it’s their first day at their new permanent building on Red Wing Street in Woodland. Teachers say its all about community building today at the school. Students are…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Back to School Bash was held at WITC in Superior earlier today after starting classes last week. The event is made to get students to bond as the school year kicks off at the college. “Kind of meet new friends, see old friends, kind of get back in the grove of things even though it’s a week since…
DULUTH, Minn.- The goal is to increase blood donations in the Northland as a brand new bloodmobile is now opening in Duluth and health professionals say blood donations are needed more than you may think. Health experts say having a mobile donation station removes a barrier to donating blood and for some families the need for blood hits close to home….
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The ruby red slippers worn in the Wizard of Oz have been recovered. The slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005. On Tuesday, they were unveiled in public for the first time in thirteen years. Dorothy’s ruby red slippers are one of the most iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia. We’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. – Charges have been filed against 21-year-old Benny Ray Urrutia Jr. following a shooting that took place in Hermantown on Friday. Urrutia is facing one charge of first degree assault and one charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the criminal complaint Urrutia shot a female in her buttocks in the Econo Lodge…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota State Fair organizers say this year’s event attracted a record number of people. More than 2 million people visited the Great Minnesota Get Together which concluded its 12-day run on Labor Day. The fair set an all-time single day attendance record on Saturday with more than 270,000 visitors. The number of 2018 visitors broke…
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A monthly survey report suggests economic conditions in nine Midwest and Plains states took a leap forward last month. The report released Tuesday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index jumped to 61.1 in August, compared with 57.0 in July. It’s the 21st straight month that the index remained above growth neutral 50.0. Creighton University economist Ernie…
BAYFIELD, Wisc. – Tall ships will not be docking in the Duluth, Superior harbor in the near future, but they will be on display in Bayfield. Lake Superior Tall Ships is proud to present classic wooden boats and schooners in the Bayfield harbor September 7 – 9, 2018. Visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful views and educational tours as…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Officials say a kayak ride on Lake Superior that ended in the deaths of four Wisconsin family members would have been difficult even for experienced paddlers. Bob Krumenaker, superintendent of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, tells the Star Tribune of Minneapolis it was a sobering reminder of the vastness and danger of the great lake. The accident…
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ELY, Minn. – UPDATE: The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has identified the Miners Lake drowning victim as 18-year-old Sean Westly Giles Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. ELY, Minn- An 18-year-old swimmer is dead after authorities say his body was discovered in a lake in Ely. It happened just before 4 p.m. Monday at Miner’s Lake. The name of the victim…
CLOQUET, Minn.- For 99 years the town of Cloquet has hosted a big celebration on labor day and this year, they have something even sweeter to think about on their day off, Minnesota is now ranked number one for job satisfaction according to a new study. “Last day of summer so it’s kind of like a big bang type thing…
DULUTH, Minn. – While many people enjoyed their day off, there are still handfuls of people that had to work, including the local firefighters. The Duluth Fire Department was busy all day, doing what they could to keep everyone safe on this busy holiday. Although many people were out celebrating the day off, the firefighters knew Labor Day is just…
DULUTH, Minn. – While the Duluth Fire Department and local first responders across the country spent Labor Day serving its community, over 800 Olive Gardens decided to give a ‘thank you’ to those workers. The Miller Hill Mall location gave meals to the Duluth Fire Department to let them know they’re appreciated and they see the hard work they put in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Families gathered at Bayfront Park Monday for the annual Labor Day Picnic. Anyone could stop by for the free event, listen to some music and have some fun. But it also gave political candidates the chance to talk more about their platform, while giving people the chance to reflect on how much they love working in Duluth. “I…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A different form of healthcare than your normal trip to the doctor’s office is closer around the corner than you may think. Lanna Schwab has been around the world learning about acupuncture and ancient Chinese medicinal services. She was inspired to start up Agate Acupuncture and Natural Healing in early 2017 because of this. “Initially it was…
DULUTH, Minn.- The start of the school year is just hours away for many students in the Northland. Classes begin in Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor and Two Harbors Tuesday, which means Labor Day was the last day off summer for many. Families soaked up the last day of summer break at the Bayfield park playground in Duluth, but surprisingly many of the…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Comedy will mix with real life occurrences on Thursday, September 7 during the premiere of “The Realistic Joneses,” at Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone in downtown Duluth. Zeitgeist is proud to present their first independent production at the venue. This production will mark the regional debut of “The Realistic Joneses.” The show was selected as one of the top “25 new…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are welcome to sign up now as an individual or team member for the 12th annual Minnesota Mile taking place on Friday, September 7. The course will be set along Duluth’s Skyline Parkway. Participants will run a one mile loop while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Superior, the St. Louis River Bay and the start of…
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DULUTH, Minn.- Normally people celebrating Pride have the option to take the party to the water or the tracks after the annual parade, but with the Vista Fleet’s Fruit Float closed this year, all that was left was a big party aboard the cleverly named Foo-Foo Choo-Choo. People filled a train for a three hour ride down the North Shore…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite a rainy start to the day, the people of the Northland continued to celebrate pride with the annual parade down Broadway and Banks streets just over the bridge. It may have been the final day of the 32nd annual Duluth-Superior Pride celebration, but the partying was far from over. Members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community lines…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – One Minnesota State Fair tradition gives guests the scare they crave. The fair’s Haunted Mansion at the corner of Judson and Underwood is open to all ages. One employee tells us adults are sometimes the most scared at the attraction, while kids can get through it unaffected. “Some go through here four, five times sometimes,” said…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cattle roping, bull riding and more exciting events brought hundreds out to the rodeo in Superior. Horses, cattle, cowboys, and rodeo clowns are all part of the spectacle at the annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo. “It’s the best family entertainment you can find,” said Great Northern Classic Board Member Wayne Lehr. “Good clean fun.” Stands full of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Vultures and condors are being celebrated at the Lake Superior Zoo for International Vulture Day. Guests can learn all about the birds, meet a vulture named Morticia, and find out how much they could eat if they were a vulture. Zookeepers say birds of prey are important because they clean up carcasses and help keep people healthy….
KEEWATIN, Minn. (AP) – U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers union have not reached a labor deal as the deadline on their contracts approaches. United Steelworkers Local 1938 says if a deal is not reached by midnight Saturday, workers will decide the next steps, which could include a strike. Workers believe the wage increases being offered aren’t enough after years…
SOLON SPRING, Wis. – The Solon Springs Fire Department held live burn training this afternoon, giving the firefighters real experience without having to be in a dangerous situation. The fire department spent the morning going through different drills, doing rapid intervention team training, working with fog patterns, smoke ventilation and more. All of the firefighters appreciated the opportunity to get…
DULUTH, Minn.- A popular group on the rise in the LGBTQ+ community is drag queens and kings. Many like Ariel, a local drag queen, dressed in drag to perform for thousand at the Pride Festival in Bayfront Park Saturday. “Drag is letting out that, like… little thing inside that you kind of want to throw out there and have fun…
DULUTH, Minn.- Bayfront park was packed with thousands celebrating the beauty of diversity in the Twin Ports for the 32nd annial Duluth-Superior Pride festival. Pride celebrations have occurred all over the world since 1970, but for three decades now the Northland has gathered the LQBTQ+ community. Saturday’s Pride Festival is expected to bring 8,000 people to enjoy events for all…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are investigating a fatal shooting after responding to a call at 12:55 Friday night on the 100 block of West 1st Street. When police arrived, they found a 31-year-old male with a gunshot wound. According to officials, the male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities say the shooting does…
DULUTH, Minn.-For those who don’t want to spend the three days outdoors, there’s always indoor camping in a hotel room this Labor Day Weekend. For area hotels like Pier B, Labor Day comes during the height of the busy season. With summer coming to a close, they say families looking for a last minute vacation come knocking. Where they come…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up! The 27th Annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo kicked off Friday in Superior. Andrew, the energy was high, the horses hyped, and the smell was ripe. Riders tonight showed their support for breast cancer victims, by showing they were tough enough to wear pink. As hundreds of cowboy hats lined the stands at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the College of St. Scholastica are officially getting back into the new school year as the class of 2022 moved in on Friday. Students were able to move in to their dorms today and several other activities were happening, kicking off the school’s welcome week. The day brings a lot of excitement for first year…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures Brittney Merlot is bringing out the inner kid in every adult and taking a ride down the Giant Slide at the Minnesota State Fair! Categories: Active Adventures, Entertainment, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Active Adventures, Active Adventures at the Minnesota State Fair, Active Adventures in Minnesota, Family Fun,…
MINNESOTA – An agreement has been reached assuring the construction of an Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline through the Fond du Lac Reservation. The confidential agreement reached between Enbridge and the Fond du Lac Band includes a new twenty year right of way for the Line 3 replacement and five other existing pipelines on the reservation. Categories: News, News –…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- With the Labor Day weekend upon the Northland, several campsites are completely full despite a rainy possibility. The long holiday weekend is a busy time up the North shore. Burlington Bay Campground in Two Harbors is just one of many sites completely filled for the weekend. All 146 spots at the grounds are reserved, many of which…
