DULUTH, Minn. — Cooking Connection with Corktown Deli & Brews. Sink your teeth into the S.S. SUBMARINE SUB SANDWICH! RECIPE: Smoked salmon spread, brined onions, capers, dressed greens on a crusty baguette. LOCATION: Corktown is located in the Lincoln Park District at 1906 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806. HOURS: Sun – Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Categories: Community, Cooking…
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ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a mother and daughter were killed when an 800-pound boulder rolled off the back of a truck and struck their car in suburban St. Paul. Police in Rosemount are looking for the driver of the truck. Sixty-seven-year-old Karen Christiansen and her 32-year-old daughter, Jena Christiansen, were killed Monday afternoon when their Toyota Avalon was…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Fire crews arrived at 2415 Ensign Street to find a heavy fire around a cross cupola on the roof of Christ Lutheran Church. Crews say the fire was quickly contained, but initial damage estimates are $50,000 for the structure and $25,000 for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Maintaining classic cars is a hobby for car enthusiasts and showing off their beloved vehicles downtown is a large part of the fun. Car lovers and families jam-packed the streets. We stopped by one unique car that came from out of state. “Oh the people, the people you meet is the best part,” car owner Eugene Altiere said. “It’s unusual…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy summer on West Superior Street with the massive reconstruction underway, but that’s not stopping Sidewalk Days. It’s quite the view on Superior Street as Sidewalk Days and the construction are both in full force. Every summer for over a decade of clothes, art, and plenty of food line the sidewalks of Superior Street creating…
DULUTH, Minn.- While blankets are always needed in Duluth weather, they are extra special at St. Luke’s Hospital and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. About 40 blankets were given out to cancer patients at both hospitals. And it’s all thanks to Miller Hill Subaru in Duluth. As part of their 3rd annual Subaru Cares Program, they accepted donations of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in the 4200 block of Grand Avenue. When officers arrived they found that an adult driver had left the roadway hitting the front porch of a house. The driver of the vehicle is under investigation for DWI. There are no injuries reported with…
CLOQUET, Minn. – In less than 30 days the Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet will close its doors. The announcement was made on a Facebook post Tuesday that left many in the community asking questions and wondering why. For much of her life Friends of Animals (FOA) has been almost like a second home to Mary Nelson. “I’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. – You may have heard the newly renovated Minnesota Slip Bridge — also known as the “little blue bridge” — had a mechanical failure on Monday that caused it to stay in the down position for a few hours. Some may think this is a big deal for a bridge that just went under a multi-million dollar overhaul…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth YMCA hosted its 11th annual Sidewalk Shuffle on Wednesday morning as part of the Sidewalk Days. Hundreds of runners gathered in Downtown Duluth at the lake walk for the 5K. Participants could register online and all the money goes to funding scholarships for children in need. The scholarships, which is part of the YMCA’s annual…
DULUTH, Minn. – After their recent meeting, the Duluth Schools Business Committee recognized the various deferred maintenance projects that the district is dealing with as part of its 10 year facilities plan. One project in desperate need of renovation is the Old Central High School, which has been an iconic and historic part of Duluth for decades. The school now…
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DULUTH, Minn.-A former Douglas County sheriff and Northland Shriner is about to take the motorcycle ride of a lifetime, all with the goal of helping sick kids. It’s all part a fundraiser, called the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge which raises money for Shriner’s children’s hospitals throughout the country. During the event, 150 motorcyclists agree to ride a route that travels…
CLOQUET, Minn. – One of the biggest events to hit Proctor starts tonight. It’s time for the 98th Annual South St. Louis County Fair. Organizers were setting up and getting ready for the large crowds. This year’s fair will have music, rides, great food and many 4–H events. The highlight on Wednesday night is the Enduro. Organizers say they want…
DULUTH, Minn. – City officials confirm that the newly renovated MN Slip Bridge malfunctioned on Monday, but that the malfunction was nothing more than a mechanical mishap. Officials say the bridge was unable to lift for a few hours on Monday for boat traffic, but the bridge was still accessible for pedestrians. Dave Campbell, the Aerial Lift Bridge supervisor who…
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a rock climber was critically injured when he fell in a Minnesota state park along the St. Croix River. Twenty-three-year-old Nicholas Walberg remained in critical condition Wednesday at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Witnesses told authorities that Walberg slipped Monday while trying to climb the rocky gorge in Interstate State Park on the…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota man has his stolen expensive bicycle back after answering an ad for the bike on Facebook. The 25-year-old Rochester man told police he stopped at a convenience store on Monday. When he came out, his unlocked Italian-made bike, valued at $5,000, was gone. On Tuesday morning, the owner found a Facebook ad from someone…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – The body of a Minneapolis man has been recovered from a lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says the 75-year-old man was paddling on Sawbill Lake Tuesday when he canoe overturned. Officials say the man was not wearing a life jacket. His body was recovered about 5:30 p.m. An…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton announced Wednesday that Chippewa Capital Partners has satisfied all of the terms necessary to reinstate its state mineral leases, for a proposed Nashwauk mining project. “The project’s emergence from bankruptcy in December 2017 was an important step toward Chippewa Capital Partners’ goal of finishing the plant’s construction and beginning production,” Dayton said in…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Ongoing market volatility is the new reality in 2018. Massive swings in both directions have occurred multiple times in the last five months leaving investors nervous and unsure about their financial plan. Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News to explain how local residents can manage this ongoing volatility and create a plan…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some say seeing is believing, but at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, touching is teaching. On Memorial Day weekend, the Aquarium unveiled three touchpools for the public to visit, including horseshow crabs, sharks, jelly fish and more. The Great Lakes Aquarium is open Monday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more information….
SILVER BAY, Minn. – This weekend the communities of Silver Bay and Beaver Bay will collaborate, celebrating “Bay Days.” The food, fun and entertainment kick off Friday with the annual Bay Days Parade starting at 6:00 p.m. An evening of family friendly activities will proceed the parade, followed by a blast of fireworks around 10:00 p.m. On Saturday, folks will…
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State officials have approved a roughly 300-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Codington counties of northeastern South Dakota. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday approved a permit with conditions for constructing the $380 million project, which is expected to be finished in 2021. The Dakota Range wind project is expected to encompass up to…
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UPDATE on the status of those injured in the explosion: 1 police officer was released from the hospital 7 civilians, minor injuries, all released from the hospital 6 firefighters: 3 with minor injuries and released, 1 with minor injury and admitted, 1 in very critical condition, 1 succumbed to his injuries at the hospital SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) – A…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately. The red flag warnings will continue until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The warning is due to wind and wave conditions that can support rip currents which can be life-threatening. Authorities say to stay out of the water regardless of your…
BRAINED, Minn. (AP) – Authorities have recovered the body of a 60-year-old St. Paul man from a lake in north-central Minnesota. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl says the man was swimming near a pontoon with others on Adney Lake when he went under the water Sunday afternoon. Searchers were forced off the water that day because of an approaching…
ASHLAND, Wis.- The city of Ashland is no stranger to severe floods. The historic town is picking up the pieces from the storms that came through about three weeks ago. “Unfortunately this is not an isolated event. We’re starting to see a pattern,” Mayor Debra Lewis told Fox 21 regarding the similar damage the city has seen in the past….
DULUTH, Minn. – This week was the start of Spirit Mountain’s Annual bike camp for young adventurers. It’s where kids as young as six are taking it to the trails on their bikes. These kids know how to get into gear at Spirit Mountain’s Annual Bike Camp. That’s where you’ll find kids like six–year–old Amelia Allen and seven–year–old Bella Harala….
CLOQUET, Minn.- Affordable housing is a hot topic in the Northland, now an old Middle School building that sat vacant for one school year may turn into apartment units and office space. The developers we spoke with say it’s a workforce housing project intended to help working families find affordable housing. As for the middle school the development plans would keep the…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new federally created tool is aiming to boost investments in communities. It’s being called Opportunity Zone, the first tax benefit in nearly 20 years which private investors will be eligible for certain tax benefits in return for investing in these low–income communities, such as businesses and affordable housing. “The legislation was written to look at where are some…
CLOQUET, Minn.- A locally owned kids clothing store is closing up shop at the end of summer, due to what the owners of Kids Go Round are calling a drop in customers turning to online shopping instead. Kids Go Round has been a beloved clothing store in Cloquet for nearly a decade but will close in August. It’s located in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The popular Head of the Lakes Fair has kicked off! It takes nearly two weeks to set up for the big event. This year the petting zoo is back along with pony rides, 4H shows, donut and hot dog eating contests, and plenty of carnival food like those juicy turkey legs. “Everybody has fun here, we got food…
ASHLAND, Wis.- The city of Ashland was recognized as a commercial business area for the state. The historic town in Northern Wisconsin was celebrated as one of eight communities to lead in economic development thanks to local businesses in the area. Executive Director for the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Mary McPhetridge shared with Fox 21 some of the new and…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Skateboarders rejoice! A new skate park is coming to Cloquet. City officials and avid skateboarders came to the groundbreaking. The total cost of the Cloquet Skatepark is $420,000 and the company building it, Boldt, donated $5,000 to help make it possible. The 6,000 square foot skate park will be located at Athletic Park on 14th Street and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Raging flames at a trailer home in Duluth have severely injured a man who lives there. Another man was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire broke out around 11:00 p.m. Monday night on Greenbriar Drive. The fire got so big and hot at one point a nearby trailer home was also damaged. The burn victim is at the Miller Dwan Burn Center. His condition is not known. Damage to the…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. – Beltrami County Deputies responded to reports of an overturned ATV on Monday just before 8:30 a.m. The accident took place near the intersection of Nature Road Northwest and Mayflower Road Northwest in Eckles Township. Upon arriving at the scene officers determined the adult female driver of the ATV was deceased. The driver was identified as Rosalee…
COON RAPIDS, Minn. – The Coon Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl. Authorities say Maige Elizabeth Yang has been missing since June 22 and was last seen in Blaine. She is described as an Asian female with brown eyes and red hair with black roots. She is 5’1” tall and weighs…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Health officials are confirming Wisconsin’s first documented death from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The state Department of Health Services announced Tuesday the tick-borne disease has killed a La Crosse woman. Jo Foellimi, a La Crosse County public health nurse, says the woman was bit while camping in western Wisconsin in early May. The woman was diagnosed…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A federal grand jury in Milwaukee has indicted two Texas residents in connection with textbook thefts at colleges around the country. Federal prosecutors said in a news release the grand jury indicted Ryan Lewis and Genisis Abellar, both of Houston, on Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to transport stolen goods and interstate transportation of stolen property. Prosecutors…
DULUTH, Minn. – A suspect is on the run after a man was shot at an underage house party in Duluth. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m on Sunday at a home on the 9400 block of Grand Avenue. Police say the 18-year-old victim was shot in the stomach. He was rushed to a Duluth hospital with non-life threatening injuries….
DULUTH, Minn. – The filing period to apply for the City Councilor At-Large vacancy ended on Monday and has left 20 candidates in the running for the upcoming open seat. Elissa Hansen will be stepping down from the position on August 17. Hansen has accepted a position as CEO and president of the Northspan Group Inc. The list of applicants…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Greater Downtown Council is once again proud to present the 2018 Sidewalk Days Festival from Wednesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 14. This year, the festivities will be more compacted due to Superior Street reconstruction. The festival will take place from Lake Avenue, down Superior Street to 3rd Avenue West. Every year thousands of people take…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer brings storms and storms bring roof and siding damage and even flooding basements. Duluth insurance agent Pat Shelton says it’s important to be covered correctly so when disaster hits, your agency is there to pick up the pieces. Shelton says his agency is equipped with “Farmer’s Friendly Reviews” on renewals to make sure everyone knows what their policy covers…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A federal government decision to freeze risk adjustment payments under the health care law is threatening more than $70 million in funding for Minnesota health insurers and raising questions about the potential impact on premiums next year. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Saturday it’ll hold the financial transfers, which shift money from some insurers…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – A 23-year-old Minnesota man was charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old Kansas girl he met online. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister announced Dechon White, of St. Paul, was charged Monday in federal court in Kansas. Court documents indicate White and the girl met online in February. White traveled to Lenexa, Kansas, in July to visit the girl….
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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected judge, for the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation’s highest court ever further to the right. A favorite of the Republican legal establishment in Washington, Kavanaugh, 53, is a former law clerk…
