DULUTH, Minn. — A long-time winter event has returned to Duluth. This weekend, after a five-year absence, the Amsoil Snocross National is back. The snowmobiles are out in force and will be at Spirit Mountain through Sunday. You won’t have to be told that the Amsoil Snocross National races are in town. The roar of snowmobiles of all sizes will be…
DULUTH, Minn. — A one stop shop for all of your home, building, and gardening needs is taking place at the DECC this weekend. It is the 56th annual Arrowhead Home and Builders Show. The event is a place for the whole family to check out with seminars, face painting, Lumberjack Shows, and plenty of food and drinks. There are…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce his latest effort to broaden student loan relief next week for new categories of borrowers, according to three people familiar with the plans, nearly a year after the Supreme Court foiled his administration’s first attempt to cancel debt for millions who attended college. Biden will detail the plan Monday in Madison, Wisconsin, where the…
(AP) — North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun. Monday’s total solar eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other U.S. states, before exiting over Canada. It will last almost twice as long, with an even wider audience, than the total solar eclipse that stretched coast-to-coast in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spring is in the air, and you might be eager to give your bike wheels a good spin. But… slow down! Experts say, it’s important to first make sure your bike is in prime condition. The University of Minnesota Duluth was the place to be on Thursday, April 4, for all things bike tune ups and repairs….
DULUTH, Minn. — A one-time Duluth ski coach is now federally indicted on charges of possessing 18,000 images and videos of child pornography. John Degelau, 27, was arrested and released Thursday after being arraigned in federal court. John Degelau Authorities said he used Adobe Photoshop to morph child pornography that he found online with other non-explicit images of minors. Authorities…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Minnesota Power is “disappointed” with the city of Superior after the council voted down the opportunity for a public hearing on the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). On Wednesday night, five of the nine city councilors voted to hold a public hearing. But the motion to approve needed six votes. This comes after the Superior Plan…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Fitger’s Bockfest kicked off Thursday evening with the blessing of the bock. It’s a traditional German-styled celebration of spring, and the fun goes all the way through Saturday evening in the Fitger’s Courtyard. On Friday beginning at 5 p.m., there’s a beer tent, entertainment and campfires. Then on Saturday, it’s the main event beginning at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — More employees of the Superior School district have been let go as the district tackles a $4 million deficit for the next school year. Forty support staff members, mostly paraprofessionals, were notified this week about the layoffs, according to a district spokesperson. This comes after 25 teachers were told last month that their positions were being eliminated….
ASHLAND, Wis. — An Ashland woman has died after being hit by a vehicle. The victim is identified as 68-year-old Rose Kozeneski. The accident happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 13 and 7th Street. Police said the victim was struck while walking diagonally into a lane of traffic from the median. Police said the driver never saw the…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Yesterday’s self-imposed deadline for the future of Northland College came and went. Today, college leaders said it will be another two weeks before they know for sure. The news came during a meeting in the gymnasium. The bleachers were filled with students, staff, and faculty, gathered to learn something about their future. They were there to hear…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is ready for summer road construction, and officials say get ready for road closures, lane changes, orange cones and a summer of endless stop and go. Thursday, MNDOT revealed plans for 23 projects in Northeastern Minnesota, extending from Hinckley to the Canadian border. “Highway 2 near Floodwood gets a long-needed mill and overlay,” said Andy…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Fire Department hosted a swearing in and awards ceremony Thursday afternoon. The event was all about welcoming aboard new firefighters, celebrating promotions, and learning about the accomplishments firefighters have done this last year. It is a chance for fire crews to be in the spotlight and for the community to support the work that they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is shaking things up in their approach to fundraising in 2024. Starting this year, they will be hosting a new event called the Black and White Ball in May. This fundraiser will replace the Civic Luncheon which they held in November. Tickets are priced at 100 dollars and guests will be dressed to…
NEW GLARUS, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, whose “go everywhere” 2018 campaign strategy became a model for how to win in battleground Wisconsin, knows her road to victory this year against a multimillionaire Republican supporter of former President Donald Trump goes through places like New Glarus. The bucolic village of 2,200, founded by Swiss immigrants and famous for its Spotted…
(AP) — A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching bird flu from a mammal. Although health officials say the risk to the public remains low, there is rising concern, emerging in part from news…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Lake Superior Lodge 9 Fraternal Order of Police is preparing to hold its annual Spring Fundraiser to raise money in support of local law enforcement. Troy “Tig” Fralich is President of the Lake Superior Lodge 9 FOP. He along with Amber Brostrom, Fundraiser Organizer, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. –You wouldn’t think with the recent snowstorm we experienced that there would be a need to talk about Wildfire dangers. Woody Unruh, a meteorologist with the Duluth National Weather Service said, “New snowfall from last week’s major winter storm ranged from around 10 to 20 inches with around half an inch to one and a half…
Sexual assault and domestic and child abuse are issues that continue to plague communities. April is a month when advocates focus attention on the issue and the effort kicked off Wednesday at the Douglas County Government Center in Superior. It involved law enforcement, political leaders, educators, and those with the court system. The wide cross-section represented the message and the…
The festival started as a way to make sure audiences heard those untold stories and features filmmakers from right here in Duluth, and around the world. Seed of Doubt is directed by William J. Cox. It tells the story of a young couple’s world turning into paranoia and delusion. Cox wanted to create a psychological drama about gaslighting which is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Chicago-based drug trafficking ring that’s been targeting the Duluth area has been broken up with eight members indicted by the feds, according to the United States Attorney’s Office District of Minnesota. The announcement was made Tuesday in Duluth by U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and County…
DULUTH, Minn. — It is a welcome that never gets old. Tuesday, the first ocean-going vessel of the season received heart-felt greetings on a windy, wet and gray day. Inside the ship’s bridge, it was warmth and smiles as the captain and crew of the Barbro G were presented with everything Duluth and Superior. That included an endless flow of…
ASHLAND, Wis. – A former Ashland city council president is speaking out about the possible closure of Northland College. This comes as the college faces a deadline of Tuesday, March 3, to raise $12 million to stay open, according to the college’s president. Northland College in Ashland announced March 11th that it needed $12 million before April 3. The president…
DULUTH, Minn. — Staff from Neighborhood Youth Services in Duluth say they have walked out for the second time in less than a year. They say it’s due to ongoing frustrations with the organization’s operator, the Family Freedom Center. The mission of Neighborhood Youth Services, or NYS, is to create a “safe and prosperous space for children and families.” The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds will gather for the Minnesota Film Festival at Zeitgeist Center for Arts and elsewhere Downtown Duluth on April 3-7. Minnesota Film Festival Director Vera Bianchini and Local Filmmaker Megan McGarvey joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday ahead of the showcase. The 5-day event is in celebration of visual artistry from coast-to-coast. It will feature…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a successful “Duluth Cheerios Challenge” over the past week. The challenge was dreamed up by locals in response to billionaire Kathy Cargill’s crude remarks to the Wall Street Journal that said Mayor Roger Reinert “peed in his cheerios” when he questioned her intentions about a slew of park point land purchases. Organized said the idea behind…
HIBBING, Minn. — A drug bust in Hibbing has ended with three people charged. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said Jennifer Schostag, 48, of Anoka; Michael Peterson, 51, of Hibbing; and David Hoskins, 60, of Sandstone are charged with various first-degree sale and possession charges for methamphetamine and cocaine. The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force conducted the investigation…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man convicted of second-degree manslaughter and two cases of domestic assault within 10 years is back in jail facing three new serious charges. Police said Kyham Lavon Dunn, 30, was arrested Friday as he entered the porch of a home where a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order was in place. According to court documents, Dunn…
After sitting anchored in Lake Superior all weekend, she finally decided it was time to come in. The first saltwater vessel of the shipping season slowly made its way toward and through the Duluth shipping canal shortly before noon Monday morning. But first, the Barbro G had to head farther out in the lake and make a U-turn so it…
DULUTH, Minn. — A last-minute plan turned into a good turnout of volunteers on a mission to better their city. Twin Ports Trailer Trash announced it would be bringing its junk removal services to Canal Park on Monday. The company called upon volunteers to assist in the cleaning and were shocked by the turnout. The crews also worked on clearing…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday, May 14, residents in the Duluth Public Schools district will vote for the second time on a technology referendum. If approved, the annual $5.2 million capital projects levy will support upgraded classroom technology and curricula, digital infrastructure, and cyber and physical security throughout the schools. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas joined FOX 21 live…
DULUTH, Minn. – Twin Ports Trailer Trash is calling on volunteers to give back Monday by cleaning up Canal Park. The event is happening at 11 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the parking lot by Canal Park Drive and Morse Street, which is across from Grandma’s Restaurant. The goal is to also clean up the Lakewalk. For every…
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DULUTH, Minn. — This was the scene for much of the weekend: two ships, side by side at BNSF Railway Dock 5 in Superior. On the left, the Burns Harbor. It arrived a week ago. The ship was fueled up and loaded with iron ore pellets, but remained at the dock. It wasn’t until the ship on the right, the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you were out in enjoying the sun in Duluth today, you might have come across a springtime snow sculpture! Those passing by on 21st Avenue East can enjoy the latest rendition of a snowy tradition. This year’s sculpture features the Easter bunny, a basket, and the Statue of Liberty. Colorful balloons make up the Easter eggs…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a hopping good time at the Lake Superior Zoo Saturday as it hosted its annual ‘EGG-stravaganza!’ Every year the zoo celebrates Easter and the welcoming of Spring, even though it may not look like it. Because of the recent snowfall, the zoo had to adapt and move the egg hunt indoors. Kids could also meet…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Even though most skiers and snowboarders hung up their equipment a few weeks ago, many broke out their boards and skis and hit the slopes at Mont du Lac Resort on Saturday. Mont du Lac closed its hills for the season two weeks ago, but after a winter storm brought fresh powder the resort held a bonus…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Catholic priest in Duluth accused of sexually abusing a minor has been removed from a list of credible claims and his duties will be restored after a Vatican investigation found the evidence against him to be insufficient, the Diocese of Duluth confirmed to FOX 21 Friday evening. Reverend William C. Graham was the pastor at St….
SUPERIOR, WI. — Superior could see a price hike in electric, natural gas and water rates by January of next year. Superior Water, Light and Power filed a proposal on Friday, March 29 to adjust the rates with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. They requested an overall increase of 5.9% or about $7.3 million. This would result in a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — On Saturday, March 30, Marcus Lakes Cinema will transform into an Easter eggstravaganza. Hop on over to the family-fun event, featuring an Easter egg hunt, crafts and activities, and movies, including the films Migration and Hop. The keynote speaker, excuse me, the keynote carrot eater is none other than the Easter bunny (available for photo opportunities). “The…
People frustrated about the search effort for a missing man gathered outside Duluth’s FBI office Friday. Ironically, the group was not protesting the FBI–but rather–pushing the Fond du Lac tribal police department. Friends and supporters of 31-year-old Peter Martin say they want the tribal police department to ask for the FBI’s help in finding him. Friday marked three weeks since…
DULUTH, Minn – There’s a new place to have breakfast and brunch in Duluth and it opened just this morning. Locally owned Chilly Billy’s is still in the mall, but at its second location which moved to 1608 Woodland Avenue, it has added breakfast. The general manager of the new location, Amayah Littlewolf-Daoust has been involved in the restaurant business…
DULUTH, Minn. — Friday the Duluth Police Department recognized staff for their impact on the community during a Commendation Ceremony. Police officers and department employees gathered for the ceremony as many were honored for their exceptional service. Some staff members were recognized for promotions and leadership work, and others were honored with special awards, including ‘Police Officer of the Year,’…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Next Wednesday is the deadline for Northland College in Ashland to raise $12-million to remain open next year. As of Friday evening, the college has not said how those efforts are going. However, the lack of information has not slowed efforts by faculty, students, staff, and the Ashland community to envision how the school might stay open….
MINN. — Barnum-raised author puts out a new book called The Mermaid of Lake Superior, full of shipwrecks and history, engaging characters, and a magical Mermaid in northland waters. Author Aurora Lothbrok grew up in Barnum, MN, but now lives in Anchorage, AK. She joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the book and its storyline….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Bingo fanatics, roughly 170 of them, joined together Thursday night at Barker’s Island Inn to support free community music by playing Musical Bingo. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger called the song titles at Siggy’s Musical Garden, which is an organization that supports local music and artists behind it. Songs were provided by the Mackie Brothers, a rock group…
SUPERIOR, Wis –Come this fall, there will be a new intercollegiate sport at UW-Superior; and it will surprise some of you. It’s esports. University students playing video games! The school has created an eSports gaming room for the players to use in competition. This past January, esports at UWS came to life with a club team. Since then the UWS…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanks to a generous donation the Duluth Salvation Army has exceeded their March Food Drive Goal. The Rotary Club of Duluth donated a check of $14,890. That will help provide food to those in need in the community. The Salvation Army’s goal was $9,000 and 9,000 pounds of food, which they say they almost didn’t reach. But…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation had teams out earlier today at ski trails around the area, grooming the snow. According to the City of Duluth website, five trails had crews working on them. Magney Snively, Piedmont, Chester, Hartley, and Lester Trails were listed as “fair,” meaning minimal bare or icy spots. Some trails were only packed for skate…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 27th annual Taste at Fitger’s event coming up this Friday evening. Every year, local restaurants and breweries come together in one place for people to sample their fine food and drinks and it is all for a good cause. The tickets are $50, but all net proceeds benefit Second Harvest Northland. Over the years, Taste at…
