Pete Johnson, a Duluth firefighter, announced he is running for the seat left open by Representative Liz Olson. Olson represents central and western Duluth in District 8A. Johnson says he has been thinking about running for office for a long time and he knows that campaigning is always a family affair. He says his wife and kids are supportive and…
A crash on the Bong Bridge closed lanes headed to Duluth from Superior on Monday. The lanes were closed late morning, and according to the Superior Police Department the lanes opened back up at 1:25 p.m. The crash included a semi-truck whose cab ended up bent to the driver’s side. There is no word on any injuries. The closed lanes…
CASS LAKE, Minn. — The man who died after his ATV fell through the ice on Pike Bay on Friday has been identified. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the report came in at 11:15 a.m. Friday that 82-year-old Thomas Steele, of Bemidji had been traveling on the ice when it broke through and went into the water. Steele was…
DULUTH, Minn. Since 1858, with only minor modifications, the state seal of Minnesota has not been changed. However, beginning May 11 there will be a new Minnesota state seal. It features a loon, the north star, wild rice, water, and evergreens. The seal is used to attest to the official status of government documents. In St. Louis County the state…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea. The bill would limit medical marijuana only to severely ill people with chronic diseases such as cancer and allow for…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights. Alaska Airlines decided to restrict the aircraft from long flights over water so the plane “could return very quickly to an airport” if…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing held its annual awards and retirement ceremony at the DECC Sunday. Before awards were given this afternoon, the Fighter Wing looked back on its accomplished work during the past year, reflecting on its 75th anniversary of service. Awards were presented to multiple levels of service members –from a Pilot to Non-Commissioned Officers. The…
TOWN OF OAKLAND, Wis. — A Douglas County family is without a home after fire destroyed it Saturday night. The fire happened in the Ton of Oakland. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the fire appeared to have started in the garage and spread to the home. The family and their pets were all able to get out safely, according…
DULUTH, Minn. — A public celebration of life has been announced for late Twin Ports radio personality Jeanne Ryan. Ryan died last month from complications of pneumonia, according to her obituary. The celebration of life is happening Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Flame Nightclub in Duluth. Family and friends are invited from noon until 2 p.m. The public is welcome…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A popular Mexican restaurant in Cloquet is getting closer to opening its second location in Superior. Pedro’s Grill and Cantina posted pictures on social media showing the inside of the new restaurant. It’s located in the 3200 block of Tower Avenue in the former Epic Restaurant building. Pedro’s has a capacity to serve 240 people. An opening…
Wisconsin State Rep. Angie Sapik is running for reelection for Dist. 73 in Northwestern Wisconsin. The Republican from Lake Nebagamon made the announcement over the weekend at the Log Cabin Tavern just outside of Superior. “We accomplished a lot of things in this cycle from the largest increases in shared revenue in history, to holding people accountable for fentanyl deaths,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — A locally produced documentary had its premiere at Zeitgeist yesterday and drew in a large crowd. The film “Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration” is based on community events that took place in 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, a South African liberation leader. Director and producer Gerri Williams wanted to include…
DULUTH, Minn. — After minimal snowfall so far this winter, not only can people now enjoy the snow, but so can pets. The Jean Duluth Dog Park saw a couple of inches of snow this weekend, but that didn’t stop playful pups from having a blast. Many of the canines carried on with their normal playtime fun, including making new…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids put on their running shoes to kick off the first day of Saturday Morning at the Races. The Young Athletes Foundation has been hosting the races for years now. The event is free for all kids 14 and under. It serves as a way for kids to burn off some energy while staying indoors during the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Due to unsafe conditions, the City of Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge Operations has closed the bay side pedestrian walkway to the public until further notice. The sidewalk on the lake side of the bridge will remain open for pedestrian use, but pedestrians should use extra caution when traveling the bridge by foot in winter, as walkways can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Last January ST Paper re-opened the Duluth paper-making plant that had been closed since 2020. It now appears the plant will be sold to an Italian Company, Sofidel, the world’s seventh-largest maker of tissue paper. A spokesman for ST Paper, Bill Broydrick, says the sale is not being made because of any distress, but because it is…
DULUTH, Minn. — At its December meeting St. Louis County Commissioners voted to change their rules…moving the public comment period to before the meeting starts and limiting it to 30 minutes. Commissioner Annie Harala said the move will provide a time certain slot for contractors and business owners to appear before the board. “We can ensure folks that are traveling…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s no place like home. Just ask Duluth-born band Trampled by Turtles who will return once again this summer. The bluegrass band will headline Bayfront Festival Park on Saturday, July 6 2024. A rock band called Houndmouth will kick things off at 6 pm. Tickets are officially on sale now and every year they sell out fast….
DULUTH, Minn. – An apparent domestic dispute ended with one man stabbed multiple times at the Union Gospel Mission Tuesday and a female arrested on three felony charges. According to court documents, 38-year-old Tiwanna Cheree Dunbar stabbed the man five times and accused him of cheating. The two had been in a relationship for a few months and were living…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s estimated that 260 million Americans took part in Dry January in 2023. You’ve heard a lot about Dry January, but does it have any real benefits, and what can you do with your friends in place of having a drink together? Going out to a bar to meet up with your friends for a drink is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Marshall School in Duluth is taking a unique approach to teaching students something new. iTerm is a period after winter break where kids sign up for classes that are different than the regular curriculum. Classes have been chosen based off of things that teachers have special skills or interests in and a mix of student input. They…
MINNESOTA — After 8 years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Liz Olson has announced she will not seek reelection. Olson was elected in 2016 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in District 8A of northeastern Minnesota. She says she is very proud of the work accomplished over the years from providing affordable housing, healthcare…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have decided not to move forward with a merger. The decision announced Friday morning from Essentia saying that after 2 years of discussions, the organizations have decided that a combination at this time is not the right path forward. Essentia also mentioned Marshfield’s financial situation was the primary factor as…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch was in the Northland Thursday stealing Christmas trees! The Twin Ports Trailer Trash crew was out for their first day of holiday tree removals. This year they have seen in uptick in requests and have many more trees to pick up than they did last year. The Grinch could be seen all over in Duluth…
The long wait for winter is beneficial for some wildlife, but potentially deadly for others. Ironically, the lack of snow actually makes life more challenging for some animals. An example of that is a snowshoe hare that was hiding under some brush and branches at Gooseberry Falls State Park on Wednesday. The hare was spotted by park interpreter and naturalist…
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Police said a sixth grader was killed and five other people were wounded by a 17-year-old suspect in the shooting Thursday at a small-town Iowa high school. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Multiple people were shot inside a small-town Iowa high school early Thursday, as students…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A heavy police presence happened Wednesday afternoon around a McDonald’s in Superior. The incident happened at the North 21st Street McDonald’s around 3:30 p.m. Officials said a police officer’s “Automated License Plate Reader” in his squad spotted the stolen vehicle in front of him. Per the Superior Police Department’s procedures, multiple officers arrived on scene to order…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday’s third anniversary of the Capitol riot by holding two campaign rallies in leadoff-voting Iowa in his bid to win back the White House. To mark the moment, President Joe Biden plans to visit a site near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on Friday where George Washington and the struggling Continental Army endured a tough winter during the American Revolution. Biden’s…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Warmer weather and rain in December are causing roaring water at Gooseberry Falls State Park. If it were a colder or more normal winter the falls would be frozen over and there wouldn’t be any moving water on the outside of the ice, according to an interpretive naturalist at the park. Water levels were almost at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lundeen Productions will host the 36th annual Duluth Wedding Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) on Saturday, January 13. Organizer Kynze Lundeen joined FOX21 on the morning show Thursday to talk about this year’s event. The Duluth Wedding Show features a range of displays, exhibitors, and a runway fashion show — the largest of its…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Beargrease officials announced Tuesday that the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon would not be taking place this year. The decision was based on the lack of snow and the likelihood that a rescheduled race would interfere with other races that are scheduled. Dog mushers are disappointed and saddened, but not surprised by the decision to cancel…
HAYWARD, Wis. – The 2024 American Birkebeiner is expected to attract 14,000 to as many as 15,000 skiers for the race’s 50th anniversary. Organizers say, the lack of snow isn’t going to ruin the fun. “It’s non-negotiable. We will be doing something in Hayward during Birkie week,” said Blair Flickinger, marketing director for the race. “I would say we are…
Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber endorsed Donald Trump for president Wednesday. The 8th district republican said Trump will, “finish what he started.” Stauber announced his endorsement in concert with all three other Minnesota republican representatives. Stauber’s statement said, “Donald Trump fought for our way of life in northern Minnesota when he was President. He supported domestic mining and manufacturing jobs, built…
TWIN PORTS — Twin Ports Trailer Trash is once again offering their free Christmas tree removals. This is their fifth annual holiday event. It is a free service where people can sign up to have their Christmas tree picked up from their curb. All trees will go back to WLSSD’s drop off sites. Those in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown, and Proctor…
(AP) — Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal…
LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. — Another ice rescue has happened in the Northland — this time on the Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Sheriff’s Office said around 50 anglers got trapped on ice that cracked open Monday afternoon. Authorities used airboats and UTVs to rescue everybody. Nobody was injured. Superior Angling Company provided FOX 21…
A big announcement was made Tuesday night involving the 40th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Officials told FOX 21 the race will not go on as planned because of a serious lack of snow. The Beargrease board members voted on the decision late Tuesday to put on the 40th annual Beargrease on Jan. 26, 2025. The Beargrease was originally…
The Duluth School Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night by swearing in the three most recently elected members. The room was energetic and positive as family, friends and supporters watched Stephanie Williams, Henry Banks and Sarah Mikesell affirm their pledge to serve the residents of Duluth. After the stress of campaigning, we discussed what it…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been slightly less than a year since Roger Reinert announced that he was running for mayor. And on Tuesday, it was the culmination as he was sworn in as Duluth’s 40th mayor. In the rotunda area of City Hall, with other elected officials, including former mayor Emily Larson, city council members, and the general public in…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony — Liz Magill,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Great Lakes Aquarium finished the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they’ve broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. The final attendance numbers show that in 2023 they had ten thousand more visitors than last year at 214,533. That was without a new exhibit or adding animal attractions. The aquarium has big…
WILLOW RIVER, Minn. — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver of a truck that almost hit two kids exiting a school bus. FOX21 reported on the incident last week after a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office. It happened on December 21 around 3:22 pm on County Road 41 in Willow River. The trucked veered into the…
DULUTH, Minn. — “Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration” is a locally produced documentary that will be premiering Saturday, January 6 at Zeitgeist Zinema at 2:00 pm. Producer and Director Gerri Williams joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the film and its purpose. The film is based on community events that took place during 2018, commemorating the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Have you ever considered what a new year’s malt would taste like? Celebrating the new year a diner looks to shake things up with a new malt. At Bridgeman’s for a limited time you can get a taste of the new year with their “Happy New Year” mega malt. Since COVID, staff have been creating new mega…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed a set of twins for the first born in 2024. Elle Ustipak and Jason Traver of Duluth welcomed Addison Evonne Traver at 11:22 a.m. Addison’s twin sister, Brinley Eve Traver, arrived shortly after. Addison weighed 5 pounds, 4.3 ounces, while Brinley weighed at 4 pounds, 3.7 ounces. The twins became the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The American Legion Post in West Duluth is typically closed on New Year’s Day, but this afternoon they opened their doors to the public for some drinks and fun. Everyone was invited to enjoy Bloody Mary’s and Walking Tacos, but the main draw was the Pull Tab Racing, according to House Chairman Bob Stephens. People lined up…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the last 62 years now, the Blatnik Bridge helped the Twin Ports to stay connected. Most recently, both Minnesota and Wisconsin submitted their second application for federal funding to replace the bridge. Their first, being back in August. Sunday, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke alongside the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Building and…
Upper Red Lake, Beltrami County, Minn. — According to a press release from Beltrami County, vehicle access will be restricted on Upper Red Lake effective at sunset on December 30. The lake has seen continued incidents of fishermen being stranded on and breaking through the ice. Including Friday, December 29, when The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office rescued 122 fisherman after…
DULUTH, Minn. — After already being rescheduled once already, the 2nd Annual Portman Great Skate is being postponed again due to lack of ice. The Portman Great Skate, put on by the Portman Amateur Hockey Association, was originally set for December 16th. After warm temps halted ice making for the rinks, it was postponed to a later date, and now…
DULUTH, Minn. — For the kids who don’t make it to midnight to welcome in the New Year, the Duluth Public Library hosted “Noon” Year’s to celebrate early. Kids 2nd grade and younger joined in on the fun Saturday for the early New Year’s celebration. The library had various craft stations set up and a space for a dance party….
