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Esko Fun Days Wraps Up With a Celebration

ESKO, Minn. — It was fun in the sun in Esko Saturday as the week long ‘Esko Fun Days’ wrapped up with a big celebration. After a year of planning this annual event drew hundreds of people. Fun days kicked off Tuesday as neighbors gathered for National Night Out. All five days of fun wrapped up Saturday with a 5k…

Visitor From Canada Helps Save Two Swimmers

Tr-Color Flags Signify If Dangers Exist in the Water

DULUTH, MINN.– Friday evening, the Duluth Fire Department responded to the report of two swimmers in distress in the 800 block of South Lake Avenue. Duluth Fire sent a water rescue response of three fire companies to access the swimmers.  However, when they arrived they learned a visitor from Toronto has already assisted the two girls and they were all…

Duluth Police, Fire Unions Make Joint Endorsement for Reinert

DULUTH, Minn. — The police and fire unions in Duluth have decided to make a joint endorsement in the mayoral race. In a video released on Fri. August 4, the police union’s vice president, and the fire union’s president said their members were endorsing Roger Reinert.  FOX 21 first reported the unions’ independent and separate support two weeks ago. The…

Two Men Charged With Second-Degree Murder

  DULUTH, Minn. — Second-degree murder charges along with two other felony charges have been filed against the men who allegedly fired the shots that killed 19-year-old Paris Allen and injured another in Duluth on Wednesday. The two men are identified as 21-year-old Sanussi Bangoura and 25-year-old Brandon Williams-Gillard. They each face the same three charges: Aid & Abet Murder…

Recap Of Legal Recreational Marijuana’s First Week In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Recreational marijuana became legal on Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Minnesota. The legislation allows Minnesotans 21 and older to possess and use certain amounts of cannabis and cannabis products. Aug. 1 marked the following steps in Minnesota’s legalization rollout: Full decriminalization, which allows for legal adult-use cannabis possession, consumption, and home grow. Labelers and retailers may begin selling cannabis seed Minnesota…

Thomas The Tank Engine In Two Harbors This Year

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is officially back on the tracks this summer for some fun. It is a 20-minute train ride with opportunities to see live magic shows, play some mini golf, bounce on inflatables, and even take an extra ride with Percy. This year Thomas is stationed in Two Harbors August 4 through the 6,…

10th Year Of Science On Deck At Pier B Resort

DULUTH, Minn. — An opportunity to learn about the smallest organisms in Lake Superior. Friday marks Science on Deck’s 10th year. Scientists have once again opened the Research Vessel Blue Heron to the public. They are working to understand the effects of climate change in freshwater large lakes. Since Minnesota is in a drought and temperatures are rising, they want…

Coffee Conversation: 9th Annual Operation K-9 Returns to Superior

SUPERIOR, WI. — On Thursday, August 10, Operation K-9 returns to Superior for its ninth year to raise funds for the Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation and shed light on the work these animals do with local law enforcement agencies. Board Member of the Northland K-9 Foundation Dana Kazel joined FOX21 live on the morning newscast Fri. August 4 to…

Noodles & Company, Boulder Tap House Coming To Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Demolition is underway in Superior to make way for the city’s first Noodles & Company restaurant. Crews were out Thursday continuing to remove what’s left of the former Huntington Bank building on the 1600 block of Belknap Street, which is between the Superior Public Library and Hardee’s. The city confirms Noodles & Company will open sometime in…

Lemonade Stand Fundraiser in Honor of Superior Officer’s Late Daughter

As of Thursday night, the girls have raised close to $1,400.

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two young girls are fundraising the best way they know how, with lemonade. The lemonade stand is in honor of Superior Officer Nicholas Eastman’s daughter, Hailey, who died suddenly of an undiagnosed cardiac condition in January. His retired K-9 passed away just a day after. The girls behind the stand are Chloe and Kim — also known…

Midsummer Night of Mayhem This Saturday

PROCTOR, Minn. — Saturday is the night where the buses hit the race track in Proctor to create some mayhem. The Midsummer Night of Mayhem is back at Halvor Lines Speedway this weekend. They get into all kinds of fun during the event, from the popular bus races, backward racing and a lot more. The racers are gearing for Saturday…

Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges That He Tried To Overturn The 2020 Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being…

Trump Arraignment: Protesters Gather In DC Ahead Of Former President’s Court Appearance

WASHINGTON (FOX9) – President Donald Trump has landed in Washington, D.C. and will soon be on his way to court to be arraigned on federal charges in connection to his claims of election fraud and attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It’s a historic day that will set the former president squarely between two significant landmarks from his…

High School Students Participate In Annual Scrubs Camp

DULUTH, Minn. — Students from all over the northland gathered in Duluth Wednesday to learn all things medicine. It was the annual Scrubs Camp hosted by UMD’s Medical School and College of Pharmacy. High school students were introduced to all kinds of career opportunities in health sciences. They even got to check out lab equipment such as microscopes, surgery tools,…

Man Dead After Being Hit By Bayfield Police Department Squad Car

BAYFIELD, Wis. — A man is dead after being hit by a Bayfield Police Department squad car Wednesday night. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at 10:21 p.m. on State Trunk Highway 13 at West Bresette Hill Road. Authorities say deputies responded after the collision happened and found the pedestrian dead. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating,…

Former Hermantown PTO Treasurer Charged With Seven Felonies

DULUTH, Minn. — The former Treasurer for the Hermantown Parent Teacher Organization has been charged with seven felonies for allegedly stealing more than $100 thousand dollars. 43-year-old Trista Irene Swanson allegedly stole $103,017 between 2109 and 2022. Charges say she wrote checks to herself, used the PTO’s debit card, and made unauthorized personal purchases. The statement of probable cause states…

Mayoral Candidates Raise Significant Money for Campaigns

DULUTH, Minn. — Next Tuesday, the Duluth Primary Election will be taking place to finalize the candidates that will appear on the November general election ballot.  Two mayoral candidates filed their Campaign Financial Reports that list contributions and expenditures through July. Roger Reinert’s campaign reports that it has raised nearly $47 thousand dollars. While current mayor Emily Larson’s campaign says…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth TMS Treatment for Depression

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth TMS offers an FDA approved, non-invasive way to treat depression when medications fall short. Firstly, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS therapy uses strong, magnetic pulses to stimulate a localized region of the brain. According to Duluth TMS, this creates a clinical benefit without medication side-effects. As Duluth TMS explained, healthy brain function then returns over the…

Duluth Motorcyclist Slammed Against Concrete Wall in Hit-&-Run

Erik Reinertsen DULUTH, Minn. — An Esko man is accused of drinking and driving before hitting a motorcyclist on Lake Avenue over I-35 Saturday evening. The criminal complaint says Erik Reinertsen, 34, was driving his truck from Canal Park to the I-35 southbound ramp when he struck the motorcyclist who was thrown into a concrete barrier. The unidentified victim suffered…

Anchors End Officially Open at Old Electric Fetus Location

DULUTH, Minn. – After purchasing the Electric Fetus building in downtown, Anchor’s End Tattoo says they’re excited to open. Anchor’s End opened downtown officially on Monday. Artists say that since the location became available, they thought about purchasing the space. But now getting to the point of opening, the Anchor’s End crew had to put in a lot of work…

IRS Aims To Go Paperless By 2025 As Part Of Its Campaign To Conquer Mountains Of Paperwork

(AP) — Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season as the agency aims to go completely paperless by 2025. The effort to reduce the exorbitant load of paperwork that has plagued the agency — dubbed the “paperless processing initiative” — was announced Wednesday by Treasury Secretary Janet…

Coffee Conversation: Tori Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest / Duluth Goat Yoga

FINLAND, Minn. — The Tori Finnish Marketplace & Music Fest is set to return to Finland MN Heritage Site on Sat. August 12 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm.) Finland MN Historical Society Executive Director Julie Luchsinger and featured event Duluth Goat Yoga Owner Angela Abernathy, along with her crew, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event…

Hermantown P.D. Releases First Details In July 25 Road-Rage Attack It Calls ‘Altercation’

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Seven days after a violent road-rage attack of a 73-year-old man in Hermantown, the police department released its first news release Tuesday on the incident because the department says the investigation is now complete. Aug. 1 press release The release did not mention the suspect’s name, sex or age.  It also did not say anything about the…

DNT Building Purchased by Duluth Public Schools

"We really think it's a multi-phases process. We've given it a lot of thought. We think it's going to be a great fir for the district and a great fit for the City of Duluth," said Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas.

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools just made a $600,000 purchase that’s aimed to centralize the community and Duluth area schools.  Duluth Public Schools just purchased the Duluth News Tribune building in downtown Duluth. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas says that they’re excited for the new space as it allows them to sell previous buildings that are currently used…

Community Unites in Duluth for National Night Out

Strengthening Bonds with First Responders and Fostering Neighborhood Camaraderie

DULUTH, Minn.–Scattered around Duluth, first responders and the community gathered for National Night Out, celebrating neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships.  “I think we do a really good job at staying involved and connected to our community,” said Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa. “Really glad to see all of our staff out here along with all of our community members, different…

Confusion Over Hemp CBD and THC

DULUTH, MINN. — For the past five years, Craig Sutherland has been selling both CBD and THC products made from Hemp, at his stores in Duluth and Superior. Hemp-based products have been legal nationwide since 2018. Sutherland says Minnesota’s new marijuana law has caused some confusion for many of the people who visited his Duluth store on Tuesday. “Well, everyone thinks…

Trump Charged By Justice Department For Efforts To Overturn His 2020 Presidential Election Loss

(AP) — Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, a frantic but ultimately failed endeavor that culminated in the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol. The indictment, the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White…

Enbridge Partners With Conservation Non-Profit On New Grant Program

MINNESOTA — Enbridge is partnering with a conservation non-profit to create a new grant program in support of the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project. It is a 2 year $500,000 Ecofootprint Grant Program. The new grants will focus on these priorities: Improving and/or protecting surface water and/or groundwater quality in watersheds crossed by project. Advancing research and science related to…

Two Tribal Nations To Open Minnesota’s First Legal Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (AP) — At least two tribal nations are expected to open Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana dispensaries in August as recreational marijuana becomes legal to possess and grow in the state on Tuesday. Following a council vote on Friday, the White Earth Nation in northwestern Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis and will begin selling it sometime in the first…

Duluth Police Department Says it’s Prepared for Marijuana Legalization

DULUTH, Minn. — “The big concern for us is the driving component of this, but we know people have utilized marijuana in the past while they were driving, even before it was legal to possess it,” said Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Police Department. August 1st, Minnesota officially becomes the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over….

Head Of The Lakes Fair Begins Tuesday

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The largest fair in the Twin Ports area begins Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, 21 acres in Douglas County will have transformed into the Head of the Lakes Fair. Fair organizers want to provide excitement and entertainment that everyone can enjoy and have even added to their line up from last year. Midwest All Stars and the Lumberjack…

Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal In Minnesota: A Guide

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Adults in Minnesota can now legally possess and grow recreational marijuana. Here’s everything you need to know. Who can use marijuana in Minnesota? Adults 21 and older can possess and travel within Minnesota’s borders with 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and 900 milligrams worth of THC-containing edible products (gummies, seltzers). Meanwhile, they can have 2 pounds of cannabis…

Initial Suspect Cleared In Attack Near Superior Baseball Game

DULUTH, Minn. — Charges have been dropped against a man accused of cutting up a member of the Superior Youth Organization during a game last week, according to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. July 20 in a wooded area near the Hayes Court Complex baseball fields. The victim said he heard what sounded…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Duluth Driftwood Art

DULUTH, Minn. — By taking a casual stroll down Greysolon Ave. there’s a yard filled with sculptures that draw the eyes of neighbors and passersby.Behind these intricate sculptures, lies an artist who’s journey into the art world is anything other than ordinary. “Sometimes it’s like magic,” said Wilmer Roballo, the artist behind Duluth Driftwood Art. “Sometimes I feel the attraction…

‘Marine 19’ Rescues Person Suffering Medical Issue Along Lakeshore

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department’s Marine 19 emergency vessel was dispatched Monday afternoon to help a person experiencing a medical emergency along Lake Superior. Marine 19 arriving into ship canal with patient The location was not easily accessible — about 1,000 yards east of Leif Erikson Park, according to a news release. Firefighters first arrived by the Rose…