DULUTH, Minn — There are people all over the world with all types of business ideas that never make it to the table. But on Tuesday night 5 people from northeastern Minnesota had 5 minutes each to convince a panel of judges that their business idea was worthy of an investment. This was the third time The Rink Pitch Competition…
DULUTH, Minn. – Team USA took a win over Iran Tuesday in the latest World Cup matchup, and fans in Duluth gathered at Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub in downtown Duluth to cheer on Team USA on the big screen. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.–It’s officially the holidays when the White House gets dressed up for the occasion. One local Duluthian was selected to help with the process. Every year, the White House recruits volunteers from across the nation to help deck the halls. Kynze Lundeen was among more than 150 people who volunteered their time to help with decorations. This was Lundeen’s…
DULUTH, Minn.–Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are over and out. Tuesday is all about “Giving Tuesday”, aimed to support charities and special causes. It’s an effort much like “Give to the Max Day”, which Minnesotans took part in 2 weeks ago, but “Giving Tuesday” is doesn’t just focus on online donations like “Give to the Max Day”….
DULUTH, Minn.–Over at Menard’s in Duluth, there’s a special tree in the entrance called “Be a Santa to a Senior”. The tree is full of gift wishes by 250 local seniors, including some veterans. Most of the requests aren’t extravagant, they’re mostly daily use items someone needs. Menard’s Store Manager, Tom Hanson, said, “We want to thank everyone for all…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that two districts will have recounts next month. Districts 3A and 3B will see a recount of the votes for the state house seats. It includes St. Louis, Itasca, Koochiching, Cook, and Lake counties. In district 3A, Republican Roger Skraba leads incumbent Rob Ecklund with the DFL by 15 votes….
DULUTH, Minn. — For those who drive down East Superior Street daily you may want to think about taking a different route for the next few days as certain portions will be closed. A portion of East Superior Street between 3rd Avenue East and 10th Avenue East will be closed starting November 30 at 9 a.m. A full closure will…
School Closings & Delays Birchwood School District – 2-hour early release, no after school activities Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, School Closings, Wisconsin
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Fun Day Sunday and now today – Cyber Monday. All of these days are devoted to shopping for the holiday season. So how did the four day shopping event turn out? Tom Hanson, the manager of Menards in Hermantown says he is seeing is a lot of people having fun and going out shopping. Hanson …
(FOX 21) – An estimated 200 anglers became stuck on a broken chunk of ice Monday, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy: Kelliher Fire & Rescue, Beltrami Sheriff’s Office The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m. on Upper Red Lake. The sheriff’s office originally reported about 100 people stranded, but officials updated that number to 200 after all…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – Sickness and a lack of substitutes forced the Wrenshall School District to close Monday. The outside of the school in the small community was very quiet Monday, and there were only a few employees inside answering phones. If school did open Monday, the building would have been 15 staff members short with only two available substitutes, according…
DULUTH, Minn. — A monthly public meeting for the Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction Project took place online earlier Monday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced some big updates that are occurring, starting with the Garfield Interchange. Demolition will continue and once new substructures are poured, a south bound traffic shift will take place. The shift is expected to start around…
VIRGINIA, Minn.–A Virginia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last year, has been sentenced to a little more than 48 years in prison. 42-year-old Derek Malevich was sentenced to 583 months in prison, for the murder of 32 year old Kristin Bicking. According to a release from the St. Louis County Attorney’s office, today Malevich received 2 consecutive prison sentences….
CHISHOLM, Minn. — Fundraising is underway for a memorial that will honor late Minnesota State Senator David Tomassoni in Chisholm. It will be an archway and public plaza added to Chisholm’s Longyear Lake Causeway. Construction will begin next summer. Those leading the fundraising efforts say the arch will not only honor the state senator, but also serve as a tribute…
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A man in the Fredenberg Township has been arrested after two structures caught fire on his property. A fire was reported on Thanksgiving morning on the 55-hundred block of Taft Road, where a shed and a barn burned up. Those who know the property owner reported to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office that they believe…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two Minnesota teenagers were killed in a crash while driving on an icy highway near Duluth early Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash occurred around 1:13 a.m. in Carlton County as the 19-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger were heading southbound on Highway 23, not far from the Wisconsin border. While approaching a bend…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re looking for a ride to Bentleyville “Tour of Lights,” Downtown Duluth is once again offering a free shuttle service. The Jingle Bus is back on the weekends giving free trips to Bentleyville from downtown and Canal Park. The Canal Park bus stop is at Buchanan Street near Canal Park Drive. While the downtown bus travels…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dozens of indigenous, BIPOC, and diverse vendors gathered for Biboon Bimaadiziwin, a winter market in Duluth. The market, held in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, was hosted by AICHO in their Cultural Center in West Duluth. Covid-19 has stopped this winter event for the past two years, but on Saturday, it returned to the northland. As one…
DULUTH, Minn. — Small Business Saturday might be over, but you can still shop a range of local vendors at Hoops Brewing through mid-December. In the wake of Canal Park, Hoops Brewing kicked off its Makers Market, which will take place every Saturday in the Beer Hall until December 17. What you’ll find; between eight and 10 local vendors selling…
DULUTH, Minn — Grab your golden ticket, the Christmas City Express is on the Northshore Scenic Railroad Tracks. The fun starts in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum., where you’ll be treated to a classic book reading of the new Christmas City Express story. While also enjoying carolers and a visit from a special guest. Then, climb aboard the train…
CARLTON, Minn. – Jay Cooke State Park was one of Minnesota’s 75 state parks that opened for free on Black Friday, which is just one of four free days the state offers. Categories: Business, Community, Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
CARLTON, Minn. — The Christmas season has begun with the opening of the Jansson Tree Farm. FOX 21’s Pat Brink gives you a tour of the farm that has a Swedish Christmas flair. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain celebrated Black Friday with its season opener, and the weather was perfect for one busy day on the slopes. Click the video for more! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America was one of the busiest places in America for Black Friday with 10,000 guests getting inside within the first hour of opening at 7 a.m. Click the video for highlights. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.–Homegrown organizers are already thinking spring by asking local musicians to put their names in the hat to get a chance to share their talent. If you’re a musician, or know one, now is the time to register to be a part of the music festival. The annual event has been showcasing music for 25 years. During the pandemic…
DULUTH, Minn.–You could say Black Friday was a success down at the Fitger’s Complex with heavy foot traffic filling the halls. This year the National Retail Federation estimates a record of over 166 million people to participate in early holiday shopping this weekend. With 15 shops, 5 dining venues, and a brewery, it’s really one-stop-shop whether you’re shopping for yourself…
Courtesy: AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Thanksgiving afternoon game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys set the mark for the most-watched NFL regular-season game on record. The Cowboys 28-20 victory on Fox averaged 42 million viewers, according to Nielsen, surpassing the 41.55 million average for the Dec. 3, 1990, Monday night game between the Giants and San Francisco…
With Black Friday taking place tomorrow, it’s important to remember the smaller, local businesses and shop them on Small Business Saturday Duluth Pack may well be the very definition of a small business. The 140th anniversary of the founding of Duluth Pack is just weeks away. In 2007 Tom Sega bought the company. He had used its products for years…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday morning, the streets were stuffed with turkey trotters and gobble gallopers in an annual Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth. It was the 17th annual Gobble Gallop 5-k and over 1,300 families put on their turkey hats and ran. Other race options included the Tough Turkey one mile and the Gobble Giddy Up for kids. For many families,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Newly elected St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay is part of a legal complaint against his former employer, the city of Wichita, claiming internal corruption and cover-ups within city hall and retaliation against him when he was police chief there. According to The Wichita Eagle, Ramsay has joined three deputy chiefs in the complaint. For Ramsay, he’s…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — The owners behind Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth’s Canal Park is expanding into Island Lake, and in a familiar location to many in the area. The new establishment is called Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar. It’s being constructed in the former Boondocks Saloon and Grill on the south end of Island Lake on Rice…
DULUTH, Minn. — It may be Thanksgiving Thursday, but for some it will be a celebration of the movie release of “Merry Kiss Cam,” which was shot entirely in Duluth. Production was shot over the summer at places like Carmody Irish Pub, the Heritage Sports center and Fitger’s. “Merry Kiss Cam” is a romantic comedy set during the Christmas season….
RICE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn.–A locally owned sawmill, that’s been around since 1980, has changed ownership and there’s plans to expand it’s product. The Lester River Sawmill in Rice Lake Township has been a long supplier of locally harvested timber products for Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. New owner Will Feyder has a background in mechanical engineering. He’s keeping the operational side…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies says it’s seeing a disturbing trend pick up: more abuse and neglect cases of Northland pets. The Duluth-based animal shelter made two posts on Facebook just this week about pets being abandoned. In the first post, they wrote that two puppies were discovered taped up in a dirty box on the side of the road….
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re not trotting the Gobble Gallop races on Thanksgiving, but plan to drive near Downtown Duluth, here’s what you need to know. On Thursday, November 24, the Gobble Gallop Races will take place in Downtown Duluth. The first of three races kick off at 9:00 a.m., and while turkey trotters stuff the streets, some parking restrictions…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats hope to use their newfound political control in some states to guarantee that women have access to abortion, while some GOP strongholds may temper their efforts to deepen restrictions after poorer-than-expected results in the midterms. Even after their gains this month, Democrats lack the power to codify abortion rights into federal law. That puts the abortion debate squarely on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you plan on participating in Small Business Saturday on November 26, Downtown Duluth released a list of member businesses who are participating. A Place for Fido: 10am to 9pm, Raffle entry with purchase Bookstore at Fitger’s: 10am to 9pm, 3 Book signings, Grand Prize drawing Canal Park Gifts: 10am to 5pm, Holiday treats and 15% off select…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Vineyard Church to hold a Blue Christmas Service for those dealing with loss and grief this holiday season. Associate Pastors, Brian Brinkert and Becca Eastvold, joined FOX21 on the morning show to talk about the meaning behind this service. The event will be held Sunday, December 4 at 6pm at their Arrowhead location at 1533 W….
(FOX 9) — For years, major retailers like Walmart and Target opened their doors on Thanksgiving, giving shoppers a head start on Black Friday madness or a place to buy last-minute items for the dinner table. The pandemic has led to a change in that trend. In 2020, companies announced they were closing their stores on Thanksgiving to give overworked retail workers some much-needed rest….
DULUTH, Minn — It’s a job that some people may not like. For others it’s the exact opposite John McDonald, a chef at Mid Coast Catering is one person who enjoys potato peeling. McDonald said, “There’s something Zen about peeling potatoes, you know, it just makes the time fly by. So, if you enjoy peeling potatoes or enjoy helping others,…
Cloquet, MINN. — The Churchill Elementary School in Cloquet held a celebration on Tuesday after it was recognized as one of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. It’s one of 297 in the country, and one of eight in Minnesota. The honor goes to schools that have made progress in narrowing the achievement gaps among their students, or have overall…
DULUTH, Minn. – House fires killed 16 people in Minnesota over the holiday season last year, 12 taking place between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fire risks rise during the winter months due to an increase of heating, lighting, and cooking. The first level of safety is to have alerting equipment such as carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are installed on every…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you like Christmas, live music, and helping others, there’s a fundraiser event happening at Pier B Resort Hotel on Dec. 8. The Laura Velvet Band and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples are hosting a fundraising concert. All proceeds will benefit Best Christmas Ever, which is a non-profit that helps bring joy to nominated families who have fallen…
CARLTON, Minn. — Jay Cooke State Park will be partially closed for a special hunt taking place early in December. The closure for a muzzleloader rifle hunt and staff decided to limit access to parts of the park to protect resources and prevent the overpopulation of deer. In a press release from the Minnesota DNR, they say when there’s an…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Musician Rafe Carlson tributes his new song, A Place To Fall, to veterans and service members. Carlson played his new song live at FOX21 and talked about the meaning behind it. Carlson is a Duluth/Hermantown native. He went on to talk about growing up in the community and his plans moving forward. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Flame Nightclub is a popular downtown Duluth bar that is known for being a safe place for everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community. For the last eight years, Nicole has been a bartender and is now the general manager at the nightclub. As you might expect, her reaction to the killings at the gay nightclub in Colorado…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s always a debate about whether artificial trees or real ones are better, but if you like the real deal, a market for them just popped up in Duluth. For the 6th year-in-a-row, Emmanuel Evergreens has set up shop on Grand Avenue in Duluth’s Norton Park. It is a wonderland for anyone who thinks a live tree…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but there was already a lot of gratitude Monday in Duluth. It came in the form of appreciation for a complete Thanksgiving meal that includes everything but a little elbow grease and time in the kitchen. The bags with meal fixings were passed out by the CHUM Food Shelf on…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s only November, but it’s never too early to think about July’s blue skies. Monday, under our gray skies, a Navy F-18 fighter jet was a bright spot. The jet and its crew arrived Monday as a signal that the Navy jets will be returning for next summer’s air show. In addition to entertaining the audience, pilots…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local musician Gina Lee stopped by the morning show Monday to play one of her newest songs and a couple of covers. Check them out below! You may have seen Lee featured on the morning show in the past because FOX 21’s Dan Hanger enjoys her tunes! Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
