DULUTH, Minn. – DECC Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman is pleased management at Bayfront Festival Park is coming back under the DECC’s control in a new five-year contract agreement beginning in January 2025. The council approved the RFP process Monday night lead by city staff who chose the DECC as Bayfront’s next manager. The contract is worth around $443,000 over five…
CITY HALL – Mayor Roger Reinert’s first budget is up for a vote at the last city council meeting of the year. Mayor Reinert making an appearance at the final city council meeting of 2024, as the council considers his budget proposal. The 2025 budget is the first budget the mayor’s created since assuming office. Before Monday’s meeting, Mayor Reinert…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the city of Duluth gets ready to welcome in its new tourism marketing agency, Madden Media of Arizona, for the next two years, Mayor Roger Reinert told FOX 21 Monday that the goal during this new contract is to build Visit Duluth back up to a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that will once again handle all…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) is calling on President Joe Biden to rescind his clemency ruling for former Last Place On Earth owner Jim Carlson. Carlson is among roughly 1,500 people whose sentences have been commuted by Biden — people who were “serving sentences in home confinement during the pandemic and who have successfully reintegrated into their…
DULUTH, Minn.– A future addition of the Lincoln Park Craft District is making significant progress. Since August, the Duluth Whiskey Project crew has been working on construction, but this has been a dream for the owner for a decade now. Once construction is finished, the cocktail room will seat 102 people. They will have also be serving up mixed drinks,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior High School Northland Academy students are getting into the holiday spirit by crafting and selling wreaths. For the past 8 years, the Northland Program has been teaching kids all of the steps to creating wreaths. From mapping out a harvesting plan in spring, to putting the wreaths and swag together in the winter. The goal is to…
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing two people in the final week before Christmas break. The shooter also died, police said. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes offered no details about the victims but said other people were wounded at Abundant Life Christian School, a K-12 school…
DULUTH, Minn. — Shoppers were out and about at the annual Great Hall Market place on Saturday, wrapping up their Christmas gift list. The marketplace at the St. Louis County Depot featured over 50 artists, crafters and local businesses, showcasing their holiday creations, from artwork, to jewelry and even baked goods. Shoppers were greeted with a festive atmosphere, as carolers…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. — A holiday bake sale was held at the Gary New Duluth recreation center, which saw baked goods flying out the door. The annual bake sale grows more and more every year. With strudels, cookies, brownies and plenty more available, which are all made and donated by community members. This year hungry shoppers filled the rec…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — It was a weekend of problem solving at Hermantown High School as students tested their skills during a robotics competition. Two robotics tournaments were held at the school Saturday and Sunday. One being the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) tournament. 37 teams across the northland participated in this years tournament, more than ever before. The event sees students…
DEER RIVER, Minn. – As workers strike for better pay, Essentia Health says some patient services may be suspended at their Deer River location. Workers with the Service Employees International Union held a picket line Friday, as their open-ended strike for wage increases drags on. Those who braved the cold claimed the wages at the Deer River facilities, are lower…
DULUTH, Minn. — Each year holiday memories are made at the North Shore Scenic Railroad with The Christmas City Express. The experience starts with an interactive story telling of The Christmas City Express book. Passengers can then climb aboard a festive train for a 30 minute ride to Lake Superior and back to depot. Kids also get the chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The DECC is reeling in all the anglers this weekend for one of their most popular annual events. The annual event gives anglers the chance to check out a variety of products and accessories for ice fishing. From special rods and lures to fancy ice houses. Sea Lion Splash is also featuring its team of sea lions, giving…
HIBBING, Minn.– Tis the season of giving, and for one Hibbing resident she was gifted a home to celebrate in for the holidays. North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity was able to assist Hibbing resident Kelsie Mart gets off to a fresh start in a new home for the holidays. She was able to help customize cabinets and shelves…
DULUTH, Minn.– The resale boutique Dannie Duluth has called the Twin Ports home for 25 years. The business started out with a passion for fashion. “I was living in Santa Cruz California at the time I decided to move to Duluth and open my store. I went to a variety of different consignment stores in that area, looked around and…
SUPERIOR, WI. — A fire in Superior on Thursday evening has left a home on Oakes Avenue a total loss. The Superior Fire Department responded to the blaze at 6:23 PM on December 12th. When crews arrived, they found heavy flames on the second floor of the two-story home. All occupants had safely exited and were accounted for. Firefighters initially…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A toy drive aims to bring a truckload of toys for the local Salvation Army. Truckers for Tots has been partnering with the Toys for Tots Organization for years, working to fill truck trailers with toys for those in need. This year has seen drives hosted at four Wisconsin locations, and tonight, at the Hermantown Fleet Farm….
DULUTH, Minn.– For thirty years, On the Limit has catered to many companies using their screen-printing, and embroideries. But now, they have a more efficient space to work out of. They’ve been working with locals such as Frost River and even the Duluth Fire Department, giving them clothing they can be proud of. In this new space, customers can watch…
DULUTH, Minn.– The severe cold isn’t stopping photographers to emerge from the thick fog on the lake, just to get that perfect shot. Typically, in the summer, you can find people crowding around the harbor waiting for boats to come in. The boat enthusiasts aren’t letting the cold stop them. Some of the dedicated photographers, coming from out of state, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The highly anticipated Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show is back this weekend at the DECC, presented by Eskimo. Shamrock Production President Chris Navratil and Eskimo Representative Matt Halverson joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. Among the highlights is the popular Sea Lion Splash, where attendees can enjoy a show and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Management of Duluth’s premier entertainment venue, Bayfront Festival Park, is headed back to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for the next five years if the council signs off on Monday. For the last year, Winterfell Management has handled all promotions, productions and management of Bayfront with a one-year agreement with the city. Newly elected Mayor Roger Reinert…
DULUTH, Minn. – Young entrepreneurs bring their products public, at a showcase in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhood. The Family Freedom Center hosted an event Monday, to allow local kids a chance to showcase their self-made products. Their families, friends, and the public could purchase hand-made jewelry, cosmetics, smoothies, sweet treats and more. Located at the Washington Center in Duluth’s Hillside neighborhood,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following a vote Tuesday, AFSCME Local 66 overwhelmingly authorized a strike as early as mid-January if the city of Duluth does not come back with an offer that they feel is fair and equitable. Union members held a press conference Wednesday to voice their frustrations, calling the city’s latest offer “insulting, inadequate, and unacceptable.” “We are being asked…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ballet will showcase The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale at the DECC Symphony Hall from December 13 to 15, with performances starting at 7:00 PM. Minnesota Ballet Dancers Juliana DeBellis and Isaac Sharratt joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday ahead of opening night. You can get tickets at Ticketmaster, or by calling the box…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth’s largest employee union, AFSCME Local 66, voted Tuesday to authorize a strike, demanded “fair wages and dignity” and called on Mayor Roger Reinert to fix it. AFSCME called the city’s next contract offer “insulting, inadequate and unacceptable,” according to a news release. The union said the police and fire departments got 8% market…
DULUTH, Minn. – After sitting largely dormant for years, the wheels have begun turning on a development plan for the former Central High School site. Incline Village’s groundbreaking, today, at the former site of Central High School marks the beginning of the second-largest private development in the city’s history. Developers and city officials gathered at the site today to mark…
DULUTH, Minn. – Workers from Duluth’s Federal Prison Camp meet to discuss next steps, after the FBOP announced they will close or ‘deactivate’ multiple facilities across the country. A flurry of emotions at tonight’s workers’ union meeting over what comes next, after being informed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons that Duluth’s camp will be among the facilities to either…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn.– When the temps drop in northern Minnesota, most of the time, you can expect people to stay inside where it’s nice and warm. But the bog is a different story, as it draws quite the crowd during the winter months. “It’s really fun, and we definitely get a lot of global attention from folks coming in. Last year,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior has welcomed a new one stop shop that caters to all things outdoors. And the staff is eager to spread the love for these hobbies. From the time Erik Howard was three years old he was involved with all things skiing. His mission is to spread that love to Superior and get people more involved with outdoor…
DULUTH, Minn.– An ambition to travel the world, is something Cloquet writer Jess Waldbillig has felt for years. And just recently, she finally made it happen. “I think like a lot of people who got into the van life thing, I became kind of obsessed with it during college and during quarantine. And so, I like followed a ton of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rubber Chicken Theater is wrapping up 2024 with a pair of holiday sketch comedy shows sure to bring festive laughter to the Twin Ports. Co-founder Brian Matuszak joined us this morning to discuss the upcoming performances. First up is A Christmas Comedy Carol, or, How I Learned to Stop Scrooging and Keep Laughing, running December 20-21 and…
CITY HALL – Duluth City Councilors approve a $3.6 million tourism marketing contract to Arizona-based Madden Media, in an 8 to 1 vote at Monday’s meeting. Councilors made it known that they felt their “hands are tied” before voting on Duluth’s 2-year tourism marketing contract. Arizona-based Madden Media was the winner of the city’s request for proposal process earlier this…
DULUTH, Minn.–‘Chicken and Whaaat?!’ is now open in West Duluth. The Hansen family is behind the new eatery and responsible for restaurants like Duluth Grill, Corktown Deli, and OMC Smokehouse. Chicken and Whaaat?! is located in the former Charley’s Cheesesteaks at 231 North Central Avenue. The new business specializing in chicken tenders and six different sandwich options, with quick service…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is bringing back its ‘trains and toddlers’ program after it was derailed by COVID. The program at the Depot is all about getting youngsters up close and person with all types of trains. The fun begins with story time in the Zelda Theater followed by arts and crafts. Organizers say it’s a perfect…
FOXNews.com NEW YORK (AP) — Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush. The suspect, identified by police as 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, had a gun believed…
DULUTH, Minn. – Parents who have lost children gathered together by candle light in Duluth Friday evening. Duluth’s Angel of Hope statue in Leif Erickson Park is one of more than 100 identical statues that echo back to a book called “The Christmas Box.” In the book, an elderly woman visits her young daughter’s grave, adorned with an Angel Statue….
DULUTH, Minn. — We now know the scores for the top five marketing agencies that applied for Duluth’s next multi-million dollar tourism marketing contract. Below are the scores based off a 100-point scale: Madden Media of Arizona: 81.65 Hailey Sault of Duluth: 78.31 AIMCLEAR of Duluth: 78.29 Lawrence & Schiller of South Dakota: 75.20 Swim Creative of Duluth: 73.55 Any…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hairball, one of the most popular tribute bands in America, is coming back to Black Bear Casino this Friday, Dec. 13th. Dave Moody, one of the lead vocalists for Hairball, took some time to talk to FOX 21 about the upcoming show. The band is known for jamming out to all of the greatest rock and roll…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or more, but the fast-paced bidding far outpaced that…
DULUTH, Minn. — 83 Years ago, on December 7th, 1941, over 2,400 American service members and civilians lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor Now, decades later, Duluth Veterans held a ceremony, to honor and remember the fallen. The ceremony started with the presentation of colors by the Duluth Honor Guard, which was followed with the singing of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Loves Local hosted the 8th annual Duluth Winter Village at the DECC this weekend. As Christmas gets closer each day, shoppers explored vendors from over 50 local businesses. While many vendors were in Pioneer Hall, dozens of wooden cabins were also set up outside of the DECC, bringing a festive feel to the Northland. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — This holiday season A1 Movers is collecting food donations for its 13th annual “Fill the Truck” Food Drive. At Super One locations across the Twin Ports, shoppers can purchase pre-made donation bags filled with food for $5 to $10. A1 Movers will then store and give all the food to Salvation Army and Second Harvest Food Bank….
DULUTH, Minn.– The annual Hmong New Year is right around the corner and volunteers are rolling out 800 egg rolls and purple rice for this celebration. Every year, the Northland has the opportunity to experience the Hmong New Year celebration. The event is described as a reunion, regulars will often return every year to experience the gathering. The Hmong…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the DECC, as they prepare for their 8th annual winter village weekend. Taking inspiration from European winter villages the DECC is excited to bring this back for another year. This year, they’re introducing their tinsel tavern, where you can immerse yourself in a Christmas wonderland. In addition, they’re featuring…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holiday season just got a little brighter with the debut of Winter Wonderettes, presented by Boat Club Productions. This morning, Producer Jason Vincent and Denfeld High School senior Reagan Kern, who plays Betty Jean, joined us in the studio to talk more about the production and what audiences can expect. Winter Wonderettes continues the beloved story of…
BIWABIK, Minn. — 74 new automated snow machines are now operating at Giants Ridge in Biwabik as part of a $16.5-million dollar investment there. A small ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 5, to celebrate. The new snow-making system is weather controlled turning on and off automatically for optimal snow production based on optimal air conditions. The 74 new snow…
DULUTH, Minn. – Despite an angry public, councilors will need to certify the city’s decision of tourism marketing firm or possibly face legal repercussions. At tonight’s committee of the whole meeting, council members heard from representatives of Madden Media, the Tuscon-based firm that is likely to secure the city’s tourism marketing contract. Madden Media came out on top of about…
DULUTH, Minn. — The decades-old Duluth Federal Prison is shutting down. The Federal Bureau of Prison said Thursday that it’s one of six prisons across the country being “deactivated.” The agency said the decision is being made to help deal with significant challenges, including a critical staffing shortage, crumbling infrastructure and limited budgetary resources. The Duluth camp is not only…
MEADOWLANDS, Minn.– The bog is back in full swing, and guests are wasting no time in getting out in nature. The welcome center recently opened at Sax Zim Bog, and people are back to check out the trails and the boardwalks. Lots of nature enthusiasts travel near and far to check out the variety of wildlife the bog has to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Fire Foundation is putting a spotlight on 20 Duluth Firefighters and their dogs. They’re selling calendars to go towards one very good boy. K9 Jack is the only dog in the state trained to detect flammable liquids that are involved in arson cases. He has worked with the Duluth Fire Department since April. Unlike police dogs, Jack…
