Minnesota

Coffee Conversation: AAD Shrine Circus Returns to Amsoil for 100th Year of Thrills, Smiles

DULUTH, Minn.- Pepper the Clown is one of many excited for the AAD Shrine Circus to return to Amsoil Arena this Saturday after missing the last couple of years due to COVID. The circus is the single largest-running event in Duluth history. Tickets are greatly discounted if patrons go to Super One Foods and get them for this weekend. There…

Duluth Folk School Designs Ukrainian Eggs Known As Pysanky For Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Folk School held a fundraiser Thursday making traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs called pysanky. With invasions in Ukraine, the Folk School is offering extra sessions of this class in hopes to raise money for Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee. People in the class created designs on eggs using a wax batik method. After…

Special Report: Road To, Beyond CODA for Duluth’s Daniel Durant

Hear from Durant's first teacher, childhood friends' parent, and leaders in Duluth's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

DULUTH, Minn.- While the glitz and glam of the Oscars can seem like the ultimate achievement for a film, this year’s Best Picture CODA and the Duluth-native in its cast are accomplishing more by shedding light on the limitless potential of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It seemed all of Duluth turned out to the DECC Monday to welcome Daniel…

Historic Budget Proposal for Minnesota Housing

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was in Duluth discussing housing investments desperately needed in the state. A roundtable included a Minnesota Housing Commissioner, Mayor Emily Larson, and supportive housing providers and advocates. They discussed where the historic, nearly $1 billion dollar budget proposal will be allocated. The proposal specifically prioritizes strengthening support of housing across the…

Duluth Council To Vote To Support $25M In State Surplus For 148th Fighter Wing’s Future

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers are working on bi-partisan legislation to spend $25 million from the state’s budget surplus to upgrade the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth for future success. It’s a move in St. Paul that has Duluth City Council President Arik Forsman, Vice President Janet Kennedy and Councilor Renee Van Nett co-sponsoring an amended…

Midday Update April 6th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday April 6th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

New No-Knock Warrant Policy Goes Into Effect In Wake of Amir Locke Shooting

  (FOX 9) -A new no-knock warrant policy for police, crafted in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke, will go into effect in Minneapolis starting on Friday, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday. The policy change was announced last month by Frey as a proposal being sent to the Minneapolis Police Department to be crafted into official policy. With that…

Morning Update April 6th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday April 6th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Declines Charges Against Minneapolis Police Officer Who Shot Amir Locke

(Fox 9)–The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, with assistance from Attorney General Keith Ellison, has declined to bring charges against Mark Hanneman, the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke while serving a no-knock search warrant in February. Mike Freeman, the Hennepin County Attorney, wrote there is “insufficient admissible evidence” to file criminal charges in the case. “Specifically, the State would be unable to…

The New ‘Visit Duluth’ To Roll Out First Big Marketing Campaign Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. – With the pandemic definitely easing up, mask mandates on the curb and spring in the air, summer tourism is expected to be a blockbuster for many cities across the country, especially right here in Duluth, of course. And the fresh sense of excitement comes as the newly reconfigured Visit Duluth prepares to officially unveil its first big…

Lake Avenue Restaurant To Host ‘Ukrainian Benefit Specialty Dinner’ Thursday

DULUTH, Minn.  – Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar is hosting a “Ukrainian Benefit Specialty Dinner” Thursday evening. The restaurant is partnering with the head chef from Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul, which has many Ukrainian employees with family overseas. Derek Snyder says 100 percent of the proceeds from the dinner will go toward helping those families with food,…

Midday Update April 5th, 2022

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday April 5th, 2022. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Wisconsin Tags: Ken Slama, midday update, Natalie Noury, News, news update, weather

Hometown Hero: Daniel Durant Returns to Duluth After ‘CODA’ Oscars Win

CODA took home 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- the first film with a predominantly deaf cast to do so.

DULUTH, Minn.- City officials, educators, and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community welcomed back their hometown hero, Daniel Durant Monday after a historic win at the Oscars last week. “Now therefore I, Emily Larson, Mayor of the City of Duluth, do officially declare April 4th, 2022 as Daniel Durant day in the City of Duluth,” Larson announced…

How Some Minnesotans Support A Ukranian Nonprofit Helping Orphans

MINNESOTA/UKRAINE — A nonprofit ministry in Ukraine has had its world turned upside-down after Russia invaded the country, but it is still receiving a lot of support through the turmoil, including from its longtime board members in Minnesota. Max Festisov and his wife Amanda lead the True Hope Ministry, which helps orphans and also teens who are aging out of…

Northland Horse Fair Back in the Saddle at Miller Hill Mall

The fair featured different vendors, seminars, petting zoos, and full-sized and miniature horses.

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve never seen a horse in a shopping mall, Saturday was the day at Miller Hill Mall. Beyond the Barn, a western boutique store hosted its 16th annual Northland Horse Fair featuring different vendors, seminars, petting zoos, and full-sized and miniature horses. Manager Amanda Crist says she was more than excited to bring the horse community together…

Sip a Beer, Take a Dip in Lake Superior to Wrap Up Fitger’s Bock Fest

After a long winter, and with spring on its way, this old German tradition celebrates the transition of seasons.

DULUTH, Minn.- Fitgers Bock Fest’s 3-day celebration continued this weekend, with some really chilled-out activities. People checked out the live outdoor music, food tents, and specialty Bock Beer, which is beer caramelized with a hot poker to make it sugary and foamy. There were also German cultural events like Volksmarch and stein races, and Saturday attendees even took a Big…

Howard’s Que Thriving In All-American Club

Howard Ross is set up inside the kitchen of the All-American Club in the Lincoln Park Craft District.

DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth’s newer barbecue places is thriving in its new indoor space. Howard’s Que started off as a pop-up outside the Shanty Bottle Shop in Hillside. Now, owner, Howard Ross is set up inside the kitchen of the All-American Club in the Lincoln Park Craft District. A great stepping stone to bigger and better things, he said….

Updawg Food Truck Gets New Kitchen Space inside Average Joe’s in Superior

The owners said they plan to open their kitchen in Average Joes this coming Wednesda

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two young businessmen started a food truck in Duluth last year putting unique spins on the classic hot dog. Now their wiener business found its own bun inside an existing Superior business — opening soon. Updawg is now set up over at Average Joe’s in Superior. The wiener duo started their food truck serving unique hot dogs last…

Frost River Unveils New Solid Brass Thimble as April Fools Product

Every April they think of a new one to help promote their spring catalog and staff say the community seems to look forward to their annual joke.

DULUTH, Minn.- A local outdoor gear store in Duluth’s Lincoln Park is now getting into the outdoor sewing business with their new brass product. Frost River unveiled their new solid brass thimble. Staff says more than 30 thousand years of history is packed into less than a cubic inch, now in Frost River’s solid brass. If you’re confused, don’t’ worry,…

Lake Superior Zoo Needs Help Naming New Pygmy Slow Loris Babies

The poll runs through April 7th at midnight, with the winning games announced the next morning.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is asking the public for some ideas to name their Twin Pygmy Slow Loris Babies. The first-ever pair of lorises were born last month at the zoo. The lorises have been listed as endangered since 2020 and the two new parents, Colby and Giorgio, were brought here as part of a breeding program that…

Active Adventures: Take a Dip into Lake Superior, Warm Up with Some Bock Beer at Fitger’s Bock Fest

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Active Adventures, Tami Tanski Sherman of Fitger’s Brewhouse stops in to talk about all the fun activities for the return of Bock Fest to Fitger’s this weekend! No cover charge to get in, the event runs through Saturday. Must be 21+ to enter. Categories: Active Adventures, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to Offer Drone Classes

FDLTCC will be offering drone classes this summer for students seeking Remote Pilot Certification

The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) is offering a drone class this summer for those who are interested in working toward getting certified. The course starts in June and will offer test prep for the Remote Pilot Certificate Exam. Students will also have hands on, live flight training. Students have 12 weeks to complete the class, which…

Poultry Sales, Exhibits Temporarily Banned due to Bird Flu

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota animal health officials are imposing a ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions through the month of April after the presence of bird flu was found in the state. The ban, which includes poultry community sales, swaps, fairs, exhibitions, and other events where birds are brought together, is effective Friday and lasts through May…

President Biden, First Lady Send Thank-You Letter To Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson posted on Twitter Thursday evening showing off a letter she received from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Larson captioned the photo as, “A good day for some good mail.” The letter reads, “Thank you for welcoming us to Duluth. We have the opportunity to change lives and invest in our…

St. Louis County Reminding Residents of Short-Term Rental Permitting Process

Reminding residents of the short-term rental ordinance for the Northern half of the county

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.–With summer vacation season right around the corner, St. Louis County wants to remind residents of the short-term rental ordinance for the Northern half of the county. Specifically for those residents planning to rent their homes on platforms like Airbnb. With popularity growing surrounding short-term housing rentals as an alternative to hotels, the county wants to make…

ALS-Stricken Sen. Tomassoni, Minnesota Lawmakers Sign Law Granting $25 million to ALS Research, Caregivers

The legislation invests $20 million into grants to find new methods of prevention, treatment, and cures for ALS.

  ST. PAUL, Minn.- The State of Minnesota has officially dedicated millions of dollars to ALS research — and front and center, showing firsthand the tough battle with the disease, was Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni. “This bill means hope,” Sen. Tomassoni (I-6th Dist.) said at the bill signing ceremony Wednesday. Tomassoni joined Governor Tim Walz and other state lawmakers in…

Wildlife Experts Search for Cause in COVID-19 Infecting Northland Minnesota Animals

Cases of COVID-19 have been found in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Northern part of Minnesota

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (AP)–Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota’s north woods. They are among researchers around the world trying to figure out how and where wildlife is spreading the coronavirus at a time when international health agencies are calling for greater tracking of infected animals. Scientists are deeply…

St. Louis County Attorney Clears Deputy In 2021 Shooting Of Suspect

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office has concluded that charges will not be filed against eight-year veteran deputy Jason Kuhnly. County Attorney Kim Maki said while evidence was conflicting between parties, there’s enough to support justifying use of force based off Minnesota Law. BCA-File-No.-2021-712-Kuhnly-Use-of-Force-Charging-Decision.pdf The shooting happened during the early morning hours of Sept. 28 of last…

Dog Breeder Exhibit Featured at Home and Builders Show

Royalty British Kennels is located just outside Duluth in Milaca, Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.– Well for many people no home is complete without a dog, and if you’re a dog lover, there’s one stand you’ll want to stop by if you’re going to the Home and Builders Show this week. The owner of Royalty British Kennels, John Pesek, says they are similar to the American Labs, but on the smaller side. “It’s…

Arrowhead Home and Builders Show Returns to the DECC

Soaring Tiny Builds was just one of the many vendors at the show.

DULUTH, Minn.– After a two year hiatus, the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show returned to the DECC Wednesday.. The event is the largest home show in the region and features all the latest trends and technology for your home, and much more. The show began today and will run through Sunday of this week. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota,…

UPDATE: Teen Arrested After Two Stabbed in Mountain Iron Bar Fight

They were transported to the Virginia Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries. 

MT. IRON, Minn.- A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the midnight bar fight that left two victims with stab wounds on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The teen was arrested at his home in Virginia hours later, around 9:30 a.m., and booked into jail on preliminary charges of second-degree assault. FOX21 cannot name…

Mayor Larson’s 2022 Focus: Economic Development, Public Safety, Connectivity, Sustainability

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was face-to-face with fellow leaders and supporters Tuesday evening for her first in-person State of the City Address in two years because of the pandemic. The theme of the speech was “lighting a path forward” to focus on economic development, public safety, connectivity and sustainability. As for economic development, Larson said the city…

Friends of ‘CODA’ Star Daniel Durant, Twin Ports Deaf Community Inspired by Oscars Win

The deaf studies minor at UMD has the second-largest enrollment in the school.

DULUTH, Minn.- The small town pride for Duluth actor Daniel Durant was amplified by his fellow members of the deaf and hard of hearing community here in town. The deaf studies minor at UMD has the second-largest enrollment in the school. Courses include Linguistics, Deaf Culture, and American Sign Language Skill Building Workshop. Coordinators at UMD’s American Sign Language Lab…

Coffee Conversation: Fur-Tastic K9s at Arrowhead Home and Builders Show at the DECC

In this week’s Coffee Conversation, some cute dogs teach us some new tricks! The Fur-Tastic K9s stop by to preview their time at the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show at the DECC this week. The show runs March 30-April 3, tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-17, and FREE for Ages 5 & Under. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota,…

UMD Bulldog Rocketry Blasts Motor In Test Before ‘Spaceport American Cup’

DULUTH, Minn. – The Bulldog Rocketry Team at UMD is working hard to perfect its competitive rocket for an upcoming national competition — Spaceport American Cup. The team members performing an on-the-ground test Sunday to find out just how powerful their engine is right now. Data gathered from the test will help the team optimize their rocket launch to hopefully…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Heide’s Mastectomy Store in Duluth

Heide's specializes in post-mastectomy care and compression garments for men and women with vascular and lymphatic disorders.

DULUTH, Minn.- Getting fitted for medical garments post-surgery or procedure can feel like a dry expressionless experience. But the folks at Heide’s Mastectomy Store in Duluth are hoping to change that. “So it feels almost like a boutique but we bill insurance for the products,” said Nicole Wrazidlo, a mastectomy fitter and Lymphedema master fitter. The mastectomy and compression store…

Memorial Day Parade Saved By Duluth City Council, Fee Dispute Resolved

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council approved a resolution Monday to keep the longstanding Memorial Day Parade in West Duluth by dropping the event’s fee from thousands of dollars to just under $200. Council President Arik Forsman and Council Vice President Janet Kennedy were behind the resolution. The resolution changes the fee for the parade to $187.10, which is…

Sheriff’s Office: Esko Bomb Threat Came From Another Continent

ESKO, Minn. — The March 17th anonymous call that claimed an explosive device was inside an Esko Public Schools classroom and caused the entire campus to evacuate came from someone who didn’t even live in North America, according to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. A lieutenant tells FOX21 that the call originated from Africa, but it is unclear which country…

Jen Schultz Announces Bid for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District

DULUTH, MN – Today, Minnesota State Representative Jen Schultz made it official, she’s running for Minnesota’s 8th District. Schultz announced her bid to run for U.S. Congress at an event held at City Hall this morning. She will be challenging republican Pete Stauber who is seeking his third term in Congress. Schultz, a Duluth resident, is currently in her fourth…

33rd Annual Fitger’s 5K Back with Normal Course, Full Capacity in 2022

This year’s Fitger’s 5K field will be capped at 2,000 participants and is expected to sell out prior to race day.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 33rd annual Fitger’s 5K will look and feel more like normal this April, with the iconic spring race returning to full capacity and a more traditional racecourse after two years of modifications. “Our events are meant to come with a sense of community,” Marketing & PR Director Zach Schneider said, in a press release Monday, “and that’s…