DULUTH, Minn. — St. Luke’s Neurosurgery Associates have introduced a new holiday event that is spreading holiday cheer and is giving back to the community in a creative way. The associates have decorated 5 trees to donate to 5 different local and single parent families in need. Staff is also helping donate items and gifts these families have requested such…
DULUTH, Minn. — A special Veterans Day blood drive was held at Amsoil Arena, drawing in a lot of people who are looking to give back on such an important day. In a normal year, The Red Cross tends to see a spike in blood donations during the fall, this year they haven’t, especially since the pandemic. But a blood…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD’s Air Force ROTC participated in a 24 hour overnight watch to show their efforts in honoring veterans, the watch started in 1992. Two at a time, the cadets are stationed at the flagpole out front of the Darland Administration Building on the UMD campus. The first shift started at midnight Thursday night, and lasted till midnight…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 learned Thursday that the Duluth Police Department has completed its investigation involving a DTA driver who struck and killed a pedestrian at the Miller Hill Mall in September. A spokesperson for the department said the investigation is now in the hands of the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office for possible charges. David Weston, 64, died…
DULUTH, Minn. – The waves were showing off on Lake Superior Thursday, which had a handful of winter surfing fans out on the water in Duluth. North Shore resident Gervis Ochoa said there’s nothing like taking on Lake Superior’s wrath. “Man, the waves — they don’t come very often, so when they come in the winter we go for it….
PINE CO., Minn. — The driver who crashed into a 148th Fighter Wing member in Hinckley back in May has been charged, just a few days shy of the six-month anniversary of the victim’s death. Certain evidence testing from the BCA took until October to process. 21-year-old Tabitha Sue Sigler of Cambridge, MN, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Aery apartment complex in Hermantown opened up in October but is experiencing delays with construction due to supply chain shortages. The 147 unit complex belongs to P&R Properties and has been under construction for 14 months. Floors three, four, and five are occupied with tenants, but the second floor will not be finished until December as there…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Christmas tree was delivered today for the Lake Superior plaza in front of Minnesota Power on the corner of lake avenue and superior street. Allete and Minnesota power have put up a Christmas tree in the plaza for more than 30 years. The tree is typically donated by a northland resident, with this year’s spruce standing…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and local meat suppliers are getting ready for grocery shoppers. Old World Meats in Duluth is preparing for the holiday with fresh turkeys, unique stuffing recipes, and more. The local meat shop is expecting their shipment of turkeys to arrive in the next week, providing more than 600 fresh birds to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Due to the pandemic and supply chain issues, Texas Roadhouse off of Central Entrance is currently closed at lunchtime. Still, in honor of Veterans Day, the restaurant passed out vouchers offering a free meal to Veterans. This is the chain restaurant’s second year celebrating veterans with a free meal. The vouchers are valid for one of the many…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today the American Legion, along with the volunteer organization women of today, hosted a veterans day ceremony in west Duluth. Dozens of veterans gathered at the American Legion Post 71 to celebrate the day and also present one local vet with an award. Private First Class Warren Johnson served in the Iraq war and was honored today…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Four Minnesota political leaders have toured a veterans center in St. Paul while calling for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for those who have served in the military. Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips made the visit on Veterans Day. They wanted to highlight…
DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised more than $167,000 to fight the disease. Organizers report 450 people and nearly 100 teams took back in the event back in September. Funds raised help to provide people in the local community with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers with free care and support services. “The Twin…
DULUTH, Minn. – A portion of Lake Avenue will be closed today to accommodate Minnesota Power installing their Christmas tree in Minnesota Power Plaza. The closure will affect traffic going southbound on Lake Avenue from Superior Street to I-35. Drivers are encouraged to access I-35 and Canal Park from South Fifth Avenue West. The closure will be in place from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Leaders from multiple organizations and the city of Duluth got together at AICHO on Wednesday to promote resources that can help those who are facing evictions and utility shut-offs as we go into the winter. Mayor Emily Larson said the city is definitely seeing a jump in the number of people experiencing homelessness, which is why she,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Brace yourselves northlanders winter is coming. Snow is expected to fall tomorrow in parts of our region, and crews at MnDOT are ready for it. Since October 27th, crews had vehicles calibrated with the right mixture of sand and non-chloride potassium acetate according to their routes making sure fewer chemicals go into the groundwater and wash into…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Douglas County Jail is on the rebound after its first major COVID-19 outbreak affected more than two dozen inmates. Sheriff Tom Dalbec told FOX 21 Wednesday that 33 inmates have tested positive for the virus within the last two weeks. The problem exploded after a few inmates weren’t feeling well and ended up testing positive for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fitger’s Brewhouse is releasing a new beer this Friday, bringing crisp and light flavors to tap. The new beer, “Fitger’s Natural,” is a German-American Lager, including the rich history of Fitger’s into every sip. Brewers worked on the new recipe for weeks, followed by a six-week lager. One main goal for crafters was to pay tribute to Fitgers’…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Library Foundation has hit a major milestone a year earlier than expected involving its “Every Child Ready Duluth” program. Two philanthropists, Karen and Royal Alworth offered to match gifts and donations to the program dollar for dollar up to $100,000, and because the goal has been met already, they’re extended the match through the end…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — It’s been 46 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald took off for Michigan but during its travels hit a storm and sank killing 29 sailors on board. Wednesday night, hundreds of people gathered at Split Rock Lighthouse to honor and remember this tragic event and the lives lost during it. Many are reflecting on this anniversary of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nationwide pilot shortage is affecting the Duluth International Airport, causing the hub to reduce the number of flights to Chicago this month. United Airlines has cut its direct flights in Duluth to and from Chicago from its typical three, down to one this month. That will be bumped up to two in December, and might get…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today marks the 46th year since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior amid a storm, taking 29 crew members down with the ship. Weighing more than 13,000 tons, the American Great Lakes freighter remains the largest ship sunk in Lake Superior. Officials from the National Weather Service say the deadly storm developed quickly, producing high winds….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached their highest level of the year. And she says hospital capacity continues to tighten across the state amid a “truly alarming spike in cases.” The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 5,277 new cases and 43 new deaths. As of Wednesday, Minnesota hospitals were caring for…
FORBES, Minn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Forbes just after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies arrived on the scene a residence and an outbuilding were fully engulfed in flames. The homeowners were not home when the fire broke out. The cause of the fire remains under investigation….
NEW YORK (AP) – Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history in the tobacco fields of North Carolina to his murder last year in Minneapolis by a white police officer. Viking announced that “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” will come out next…
DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health, city and state officials celebrated a big milestone in the multimillion-dollar Vision Northland project — the end of structural construction. The “topping out” ceremony was held Tuesday. For the construction tradition, the beam is adorned with an American flag and a small tree.“They all symbolize positive things,” said Jeff Dzurik, Executive Vice President of McGough Construction….
DULUTH, Minn.- As downtown businesses continue to pull themselves up through labor shortages and safety issues, officials say the arrival of a new boutique hotel, the Oliver Inn, is a light on the horizon. The Old City Hall building on East Superior Street is getting a new look and new life as the Oliver Inn. “I think each experience that…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge received a tremendous donation for its Northland location on Tuesday, coming from a family that started a 5K fundraiser years ago. A couple named Stevie and Sandy Paulson, along with their children, dropped off a check for more than $63,000 to the organization, which helps people start their recovery from substance…
DULUTH, Minn.- Yarn Harbor’s annual Warm Up the City event is this Saturday, and the Duluth yarn store is looking for winter apparel donations. Each year the yarn store collects clothing donations and distributes them to various public parts of the city for people who need warm layers. They are looking for new or pre-loved gloves, hats, jackets, and more….
DULUTH, Minn. — Members of the Duluth Fire Department can spend a little less time getting ready in the morning this month, as they’re growing out mustaches for a good cause. The goal is to see who can grow the best mustache within department grooming standards. It’s also to pass on the importance of getting screened early for cancers and…
DULUTH, Minn.- As we near the holidays, Salvation Army is looking for bell ringers to work their 18 fund-ringing locations. The nonprofit organization is looking for people to fill more than 5,000 bell ringer hours throughout the holidays. Each shift can be from 2 to 4 hours, ringing bells outside and inside establishments to raise money for various food programs….
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth is accepting applications for more vacation and short-term rentals. This as the city increases the number of units allowed around town. This comes as the city council recently passed a modified ordinance increasing the vacation dwellings cap from 60 to 70 units. With up to ten additional units every year until an ultimate…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Stove and Fireplace business has moved to a new location to expand their product inventory. The business held on strong through the pandemic with home construction and renovations continuing to fuel their demand. As they approach what they call their ‘burn season” they needed an expanded building to showcase a growing product line in gas…
UPDATE: According to the Duluth Fire Department the Red Lobster in Canal Park has fully reopened following a carbon dioxide leak reported Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews arrived at the restaurant around 12:00 p.m. and spoke with the manager who said she had shut off the carbon dioxide cylinder and evacuated the restaurant before crews got to the scene. Crews evaluated…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on whether the state’s regulation of nonferrous mining would provide sufficient protection against environmental damage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The comment period runs through Dec. 8. The Department of Natural Resources has established a dedicated webpage for its court-ordered review, which stems from a lawsuit that seeks to…
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Some medical professionals are suing a city-owned hospital in southeastern Minnesota after they were terminated for refusing to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The 20 plaintiffs, which include a doctor, registered nurses, and other medical staff, filed their lawsuit in U.S. District Court Monday alleging they were fired without just cause. They claim Northfield Hospital and Clinics…
DULUTH, Minn.- The U.S. has fully reopened its borders with Canada, after almost 20 months closed due to the pandemic. But some border businesses in Minnesota are still feeling like the door isn’t fully open as some Canadians are still hesitant to travel — knowing they face testing requirements to return home. “Our biggest trading partner, one of our best…
DULUTH, Minn,- Supply chain issues and the rising cost of materials have affected the redevelopment of Duluth’s Historic Old Central High School into housing units. According to Councilor Zack Filipovich, the project cost has gone up an additional $4.3 million dollars due to those issues. With the developer covering about $2.7 million of that, Duluth City Council voted unanimously Monday…
DULUTH, Minn.- Stopping by Burrito Union for some food can now be like taking a trip to the future, as the restaurant is unveiling its first-ever robot server. Owner Rod Raymond tells us, “Rasputin” is the first robot in the world to both serve food and disinfect with U-V rays that even kill the coronavirus and other viruses at night…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department raised $2,853 for the American Cancer Society through its “Pink Patch Project” last month. The DPD sold pink versions of its traditional police patches during October, which is nationally recognized as breast cancer awareness month. Chief Mike Tusken said it’s important to find a cure for all types of cancer, as many people…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — “I like being in a place that people can go to get nutrition and to get coaching and get into an active lifestyle and a healthy lifestyle,” Port City Nutrition Owner, Quinn Kasell says. After moving from Grand Rapids to Two Harbors with her family, owner Quinn Kasell knew she had to bring her drive for…
DULUTH, Minn.-We may only be one week into November, but Give Minnesota’s Give to the Max 2021 is only a couple of weeks away. The Duluth Children’s Museum in Lincoln Park is participating in its 14th year with the fundraising event. The children’s museum reopened only a couple of months ago after undergoing renovations in the past two years. Now…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like several other businesses, the St. Louis County 911 Dispatch Center is looking for employees. The dispatch center is currently training five newly hired dispatchers but is looking to hire more in December. With a complete 12 member team, the dispatch center will have 6-9 dispatchers working each shift. “I think a lot of people don’t remember what…
TWIN PORTS – Today kicks off National Crash Responder Safety week, and local fire departments are spreading awareness as there is a growing number of fatalities involving roadside first responders. A first responder is killed almost every week while trying to clear a roadway crash incident in the United States. 51 traffic and crash responders have been killed by ongoing…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota pollution officials have released the state’s proposed impaired waters list for 2022. Fifteen water bodies in the northeast and central Minnesota were added where fish have been contaminated with a family of chemicals known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down. It’s the first time water bodies outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has…
DULUTH, Minn. – Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by the age of 70. That’s why Essentia Health is hosting a skin cancer screening day. The SPOTme® Skin Cancer Screening day will be Thursday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Duluth Family Medicine Clinic. The event…
(courtesy: Fox 9) EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Eagan Fire Department has an all-female crew for the first time in the department’s 58-year history. Captain Jessica Hoffman, Firefighter Danielle Fasching, and Firefighter Natalie Holter make up the team that will crew Eagan Engine 2. According to a release from the fire department, the National Fire Protection Association reported that…
(courtesy: Twitter/MAKMinnesota) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Transportation crews are installing 12 highway signs in northeastern Minnesota that have significant, historic meaning. The signs, more than a decade in the making, mark the boundaries of a treaty signed in 1854 by the federal government and three Ojibwe tribes — the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Bois Forte Band…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the businesses that held a pop-up booth at Fitger’s first annual Winterfest event this weekend has Minnesota ties. It’s called “Fast Wax” Ski Wax, and it was created in Lake Elmo 25 years ago. The company reps were in town this weekend to promote both their traditional products, as well as a newer creation that…
DULUTH- Minn.- A decade of dance comes to an end in the Twin Ports, as the Willie Kruger Dance Competition brought the community together for one last dance in honor of the local breakdancing pioneer. “10 years with a competition that in the beginning that nobody thought that I could even get past one year by mixing all styles of…
