The Duluth Transit Authority is bringing back free rides on New Year’s Eve on their buses in Duluth and Superior. The buses will run their normal Saturday routes and will be free from 5 p.m. to 2:20 a.m. “What we’re trying to do is promote safety for everybody. People can still go out and have a good time and take…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – While you’re out shoveling snow this winter, make sure to do it safely so you don’t end up in a doctor’s or chiropractor’s office. As people work to break apart ice and lift and throw snow, it puts a lot of pressure on their backs. That’s why, after winter storms, local chiropractic offices are packed with people…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-An explosive device was found yesterday by the Superior Police Department with the help of the Marathon County Bomb Squad. Superior responded to a suspicious package at the 2000 block of East Seventh Street at about 12 p.m. The packaged looked like it was either a backpack or duffel bag and had items sticking out of it. A perimeter…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Pho Cali Vietnamese Noodles Restaurant has been jam packed in Superior ever since it opened Dec. 17. The restaurant specializes in the Vietnamese noodle soup which can be filled with everything from beef to seafood. Owner Andy Tran, originally from Vietnam, saw a need in the area for restaurant. “Mostly I see only Chinese restaurants, so OK so…
DULUTH, Minn.- The roads are still quite slick out there, even though city of Duluth crews have been out in full force. Currently city crews have been putting in a lot of hours as they try to dig up the ice that has been compacted down. Over the next few days there are plans to clean up the residential areas….
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Gov. Mark Dayton says the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine is “stymied” but he’s not ready to declare it dead yet despite moves by his administration and the Obama administration that dealt serious blows to the project. Dayton says he expects Twin Metals and supporters to try to persuade the Trump administration to reverse the Obama administration’s…
The iconic boat, washed ashore in Canal Park, Crabby Ol’ Bills, has announced it is closed for business, along with its sister shop in Downtown Duluth, Fizzy Waters. In an announcement on their Facebook page, they announced, “Fizzy Waters & Crabby Ol’ Bill’s are closed for business. We would like to thank everyone for all of their support through out…
Jeff Monaghan is dropping out of the Superior mayoral race. “Due to personal reasons, I am discontinuing my campaign for Mayor of Superior,” he said in a prepared statement. “By next Tuesday, Jan. 3… I anticipate not having the 200 signatures required to be placed on the primary ballot. Still, I intend to participate in the election and vote for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA) will be hosting their annual Clean Water Open House and Celebration on Thursday, December 29, from 5:00p.m. until 6:00p.m. at Valentini’s Vicino Lago, located at 1400 London Road in Duluth. The SLRA works to restore, protect, and to enhance the St. Louis River. The celebration will recognize SLRA members and supporters…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth Fire Department aren’t the only ones ready to help those in need this holiday season. The Superior Salvation Army is too, as they topped their fund–raising goal this year. The salvation army raised almost $63,000 through their red kettle campaign, shattering their goal of $50,000 for this season. They think good weather was a factor…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Friends of Animals Humane Society in Cloquet was named Best Animal Rescue Shelter in Minnesota. The award is given out from the producers of the Hollywood, California based Official Best Of production company. Numerous volunteers along with kind-hearted employees help keep the shelter running. Friends of Animals will be moving in May of 2017, to their new…
Superior Police Department officers were dispatched to a suspicious package in the 2000 block of E 7th Street Tuesday afternoon. Someone had left a duffel bag with items sticking out of it. The object was later determined to be an explosive device or made to look like an explosive device. Officers called out for a bomb squad, the Marathon County…
FOX 21 is taking a look at some of the top headlines of 2016 from July through September: The $30 million Pier B Resort opened in the Duluth harbor with the Silos restaurant. However, it wasn’t all summer fun as the region saw storm damage all over the Northland from flooding and washed out roads near Ashland to high winds…
The Minnesota DNR says that there’s no such thing as ice that’s 100% safe. They say caution and preparation can keep anglers and others from skating on thin ice. Spencer Otis has been out on frozen lakes to ice fish since he was twelve. “I like to fish all the time, it’s my passion. I do it more than anything,”…
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Bell Ringing is Iconic to Christmas time, and the Holiday Fundraiser is crucial to fund many of the programs ran by the Salvation Army throughout the year, and is their biggest source of money. This year, the Salvation Army had the goal of raising $625,000 but are currently around $42,000 short of reaching that goal….
The Lutheran Social Services have been hosting a diaper drive through December, but as the year comes to a close, they’re still looking for more donations. LSS had the goal of raising 25,000 diapers to stockpile a year’s worth of diapers for families in need, but they are around 13,000 short of reaching their goals. LSS is especially in need…
Some Kids got their new skis and boards out, or even learned how to ski for the first time at Spirit Mountain. The Ski Hill teamed up with Team Duluth for a Holiday Camp to get kids outside. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from first timers to advanced, are practicing their skills on the hill and the terrain park…
FINLAND, Minn.- Snowmobiling is one of Minnesota’s favorite recreational sports, and this season has lacked a little luster. However, now that the temperatures are down and the snow is finally here, its time to hit the trails. Avid snowmobiler Scott Rose says, “It’s ahead of schedule compared to last year. I think last year we really didn’t get out until…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Transportation said many Northeastern Minnesota highways are still partially covered with compacted snow and ice. “We have applied 730-tons of salt, 310-tons of salt/sand mix and we haven’t finished calculating how much salt brine and Magnesium Chloride we have applied,” said Chris Cheney, MnDOT D1 operations superintendent. “We’ve had every truck out there since…
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.- A Cloquet man has been identified as the victim of an alleged murder on Fond du Lac Reservation Friday. Carlton County court officials told Fox 21 today that the man shot and killed last week was 36-year-old John Korby. The alleged shooter, 33-year-old Wayne Bosto, was charged today with second-degree murder and being a felon…
Carrie Fisher Photo: Fox NewsCarrie Fisher, best known as the iconic double-bun hairdo-wearing Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, died Tuesday following a heart attack, Fox News reports. She was 60 years old. Fisher, who also starred in a host of popular 1980s movies, suffered from bipolar disorder and drug addiction, and eventually became a mental health advocate. She…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many of you probably have the week off from school, or just simply want to stay inside, bundle up, and forget about the cold. However, the opportunities are endless when it comes to exploring in the winter. With the beginning of winter finally here, Hartley Nature Center is taking on the task of making the season bright….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Repeat drunken drivers will face tougher penalties in Wisconsin starting with the new year. Governor Scott Walker signed a law in April that makes a fourth drunken driving offense a felony regardless of when it’s committed. Currently a fourth offense is a felony only if committed within five years of a third offense. The law also…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout 2016 we’ve highlighted history around the Northland. FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad is taking a look back at the year of historical moments, from Wade Stadium in Duluth, to the Great Minnesota Get Together. Throughout this series in 2016, fun facts and history was also discovered at the Horton Covered Bridge in Wisconsin, Split Rock Lighthouse on…
MAPLE BLUFF, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks last week about an arms race signals that Trump believes in upgrading the country’s nuclear delivery systems in hopes of deterring enemies. Walker said Monday following a menorah lighting at the governor’s mansion that he learned during his short-lived presidential bid last year that the…
A look back at the major parts of 2016 in the months April through July.
The Ashland Fire Department used their Ice Angel Rescue equipment during the emergency.
Many have toured Glensheen at all different times of the year but Monday night was the first time visitors got this view of the mansion. With only the glow of Glensheen’s 25 Christmas trees tours roamed the mansion. An idea that came from those who see Glensheen when the lights go out. “We were just closing at the end of…
2 year old Twins, Nolan and Gabe are bundled up from head to toe, with little skis on their feet. It’s their first time being on the slopes, and they’re learning the basics of the sport. “Their dad is big into skiing, I’m terrible at skiing,” Erica Scott, their mom, explains. Many believe skiing is a great family activity, and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is offering a few reminders to Northlanders who are looking to ring in the New Year. Office Ron Tinsley says he wants everyone to have a good time and have fun, but reminds folks to be safe, plan ahead, and use caution. Utilize the Duluth Transportation Authority (DTA) and their free ride system…
Susan Ginsburg smiles as she cuts another slice of pie to serve. She comes to the Union Gospel Mission each year, to give her time to the interfaith tradition that has been going on for decades. “We don’t celebrate Christmas, and so we can let the people who usually work here have Christmas with their families,” Ginsburg who is Jewish, says….
Sleet and bad road conditions, didn’t stop some people from enjoying one of the last days of Bentleyville. One family even drove down from the Twin Cities area to see the lights. For them It’s a family tradition that they couldn’t miss. “We only had two nights left to choose from, tomorrow it’s supposed to be really bad, today, it’s not…
DULUTH, Minn. – Giving the gift of care can be the greatest gift of all. “We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Lauryn Wilson, R.N. at Essentia Newborn ICU. “Christmas is really no different than any other day,” said Howard Lamirande, Security Officer at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth. For Howard, his workload might even be…
DULUTH, Minn. – An update on the 66-year-old man who went missing last night at Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. Shortly before noon Friday, the Duluth Police Department along with the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, located the body of the man who had been missing since Thursday afternoon. The man was located within Hartley Park. At this time, authorities…
There is growing excitement in the Historic Arts and Theater District of Downtown Duluth. One of the city’s top arts and community non-profits – known as Zeitgeist – is working harder than ever to deliver more than just its Café, Zinema 2, Teatro performance theater. Zeitgeist is focusing hard on growing a connected, healthier Duluth empowered to create and thrive….
DULUTH, Minn. – In 2011, the charity “Best Christmas Ever” was started, with a mission of helping a Superior family have a life changing Christmas. This year, the non-profit organization is blessing 50 families across the United States with an unforgettable holiday. The staff at Northland Health Filtration in Cloquet wanted to do something special for a local family in…
With a new chalet already built for the ski season, many Iron Range residents have come out to enjoy the slopes at Giants Ridge. The Ridge official opened December 9th, but with the Christmas holiday soon approaching, the hills should be packed with snowboarders and skiers alike. About 65 percent of their Alpine runs were open today during the unseasonably…
Yesterday, Superior Police found two residents outside their home in the Butler Park neighborhood deceased. Today the police announced that one of the residents was a 78-year-old female, while the other was an 83-year-old male. After an exam of the scene and preliminary investigation, the police do not feel this was a criminal event and the public should have not…
A deal that would lead to E.R.P. Iron Ore purchasing the now bankrupt Magnetation’s plants on the Iron Range, was put on hold yesterday. Judge William Fisher’s office in St. Paul, told Fox 21 the hearing has been rescheduled for Tuesday. If approved E.R.P. would take over Magnetation’s idled plants plants in Grand Rapids, Bovey, and Keewatin. E.R.P. Iron Ore’s…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging travelers to check out road conditions using their 5-1-1 system before heading out to their holiday destinations. One area of concern is blown ice, which occurs after snow is shifted out onto roadways due to a strong wind. The snow melts and refreezes creating an icy patch. The 5-1-1 is available online, within…
The residents of Broadway Apartments in Superior must be out by Jan. 2.
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Seven families in Virginia will be without a home this Christmas after a fire destroyed an apartment building Monday. The Red Cross of Northern Minnesota has been working with the displaced families, providing services they may need during this difficult time. On Monday, volunteers from Duluth drove to Virginia with food and clothing. They also arranged hotels…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A business in Cloquet is doing its part to make sure a family in need has a special Christmas this year. Northland Health Filtration adopted a family as part of the Best Christmas Ever campaign. The business received about 140 gifts, all donated by the community. Tonight, friends and family helped wrap the presents, which they will…
DULUTH, Minn. – Over 700 gifts were wrapped today as part of the “Make A Child Smile” campaign. Mike Letica, with Super America, has received donations from business and people around the community to help purchase gifts for nearly twenty families. Today, volunteers and even some of the families receiving the gifts helped wrap the presents. “I was expecting Christmas…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Wednesday Bakery in Superior has been especially busy this holiday season. Today is, of course, the last Wednesday before Christmas so the line to get fresh baked goods was ongoing throughout the day. The bakery specializes in homemade bread, lefsa and holiday styled cakes. Every product is sure to be fresh. Tom Rich, the Owner of…
UPDATE: After an exam of the scene, preliminary investigation and preliminary autopsy results, Superior Police Department reports that it appears both Shirley Johnson and Richard Ellison, who were found outside of their home in the Butler Park are of Superior on December 21, died due to exposure to the cold. The Superior Police Department is currently awaiting final autopsy and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Volunteers have been working hard throughout the holiday season gift wrapping Christmas presents at the Miller Hill Mall. All of the proceeds raised go to the Salvation Army. They need the money because the Salvation Army is currently $35,000 behind where they were at this point last year. Shawn Stanich, a volunteer, said “I enjoy wrapping the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Business leaders from all around the region have now donated about $70,000 to help make the Grand Avenue Nordic Center a reality. This money will now go into building the center at the bottom of Spirit Mountain. This will be a new cross country ski center and a place that will offer 3.3 kilometers of new trails…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cold climates can become a constant battle for those who never have the chance to warm up or thaw out. Summer soaring can be sweet sailing for our friends with wings in the Northland. “The chickadees, the nuthatches, woodpeckers are all clinger birds, so they don’t necessarily need a perching area. Many people ask us what types…
(PRESS RELEASE) The St. Louis County Board has approved it’s 2017 budget, totaling $387,159,183. The budget includes an 8.5 percent property tax levy increase, with much of the increase necessary to fund skyrocketing out-of-home placement costs and other investments in children and family services. During a presentation at the Board meeting, County Administrator Kevin Gray highlighted three significant cost drivers…
