DULUTH, Minn. — A local 7-year-old is waiting for a heart transplant and could be for several more months. With February being American Heart month, this little girl and her family are relying on the help of family and community to bring awareness and hope to others in need. Roya Snyder has always been active in ballet and sports, and…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Chmielewski Funtime Band has been performing for six generations. Florian Chmielewski, one of 15 Chmielewski kids, continues leading the band and playing polka music to adoring fans. Even on his 97th birthday, he was in Cloquet, busy playing his accordion with his band. “It’s so much fun,” said Florian. “I bring happiness to wherever I go…
LUTSEN, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fire Marshal has released details of an inspection that took place at Lutsen Resort Lodge last summer. This comes after an early Tuesday morning fire took out the entire building. According to the release, 7 violations were found, 4 of which the property owner had repaired. Authorities say it is too soon to determine…
Click the video above to watch FOX 21 Local News at 9’s coverage of the historic Lutsen Lodge fire. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update
SUPERIOR, Wis. – At least 100 people rallied outside Superior’s City Hall Tuesday evening in support of the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). The natural gas-powered electrical plant had unanimous support by the city council and Mayor Jim Paine in 2019, but over the last year, Mayor Paine and some council members have been working to stop the project….
Under the February gray skies of Lake Superior’s North Shore, was the black and white aftermath of what once was. Volunteer firefighters from every small community we’ve driven through along that shore were still at the fire scene in the morning. But shortly after midnight, by the time they had arrived from up and down the shore, the wood and…
FOX 21’s sister station, FOX 9 in Minneapolis was in Lutsen to cover the historic fire at Lutsen Lodge on Tuesday. Click the video above to see FOX 9’s drone views of the aftermath. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Click the video above to view striking photos of the historic Lutsen Lodge fire. FOX 21 thanks WTIP North Shore Community Radio and EMS Kate Batten for allowing us to air these photos. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
The general manager of Lutsen Mountains, Jim Vick, was sympathizing with the staff at the nearby Lutsen Lodge Tuesday as they deal with the loss of the structure to fire. Vick dealt with a massive fire in June of 2023 when Lutsen Mountains’ Papa Charlie’s restaurant went up in flames. The memories at the beloved restaurant hangout turned into ashes….
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar reacted the Lutsen Lodge fire Tuesday — a place she and her family have visited. Klobuchar called the fire “heartbreaking.” She said she’s been in contact with resort’s general manager and was encouraged to hear the resort will rebuild. In the meantime, Klobuchar said this is time to lean in and support the Lusten community. “Minnesotans…
The Lutsen Lodge, Minnesota’s oldest resort, was established in 1885 when Swedish immigrant Charles Nelson opened his small fishing camp and lodge. Business continued to grow through the years, but it was not always a smooth ride. Photos from the Cook County Historical Society show Lutsen in its very early stages. The lodge was destroyed by fire twice before. The…
Courtesy: Lutsen Resort LUTSEN, Minn. — A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Historic Lutsen Lodge. Courtesy: Steve Bonin The Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore at 12:24 a.m. Staff from Lutsen Resort, which is Minnesota’s oldest resort, reported smoke coming from the floor in the…
ELY, Minn. — Minnesota photographer Chris Ellerbroek of Corvid Images provides a look at this year’s Ely Winter Festival. Click the video above for coverage on FOX 21 and click here for the full video. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
PROCTOR, Minn. — Atlas Games out of Proctor has been creating and publishing board and card games since the 90s. And within the past couple of years, the company has evolved to make games out of plastic waste. “You don’t realize it, that a lot of plastic you have that you think you are recycling properly, it just goes through…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man is facing two felony charges involving a stabbing case in West Duluth. The suspect is 44-year-old Charles Knauer. The stabbing happened around 2:15 a.m. Feb. 1 in an apartment building in the 6700 block of Redruth Street. Duluth police said the victim and suspect were in an altercation prior to the stabbing. The criminal…
A Virginia man was sentenced Monday for causing an alcohol and cannabis-induced crash last fall that killed a woman. David Medicine, 38, will face 41 months in prison for the crime, according to court records. Medicine was driving on Highway 169 during the evening hours when he slammed his vehicle into a pick-up truck that was sitting still in backed-up…
May 14th, the Duluth Public School district will once again be asking voters if they would pass a referendum. It would raise $5.2 million a year for ten years for technology needs. It’s not that long ago that blackboards, textbooks, and overhead projectors were as advanced as school technology got. However today technology is everywhere, with teachers and students now…
A 26-year-old Duluth man died Sunday when his car rolled over. The man has been identified by Duluth Police as Logan Woock. Police say it happened on West Skyline Parkway in the 1400 block. Police received a call about 3:30 Sunday morning saying that a vehicle was off the road. When officers arrived, they found a car rolled over with…
DULUTH, Minn. — You can’t get much more Minnesotan than this. The International Fly Fishing Film Festival returned to Duluth for their sixth year. Although anglers looked forward to some big catches on the big screen, there’s a much more broader impact that this film festival leaves on our local water ways. “It’s a big fundraising event for both Gitche…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — The warm weather brought some concerns over the winter frolic in Rice Lake. But thankfully, Rice Lake city park had more than enough snow for some winter time activities. For the past five years, the city of Rice Lake has gathered their community for their winter frolic. This being their fourth year outside. Kids, parents, and…
PALO, Minn.– The Finnish Sliding Festival, also known as ‘Laskiainen’ returned for its 86th year in Palo Minnesota this weekend. With sleds at the ready people from across the northland gathered to enjoy the annual event. The festival isn’t just about the outdoor sledding fun, it’s also about celebrating the Finnish heritage. Dozens of vendors displayed their crafts, and there was…
NORTHOME, Minn. — Three people are dead and two others were fighting for their lives Sunday after a head-on crash in Koochiching County. The accident was reported just after 11 a.m. on Highway 1, west of Koochiching County Road 15 in Northome, which is about 70 miles southwest of I-Falls. The Minnesota State Patrol says Joseph Carlson, 27, of North…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 7th annual Cold Front brought the snow to Bayfront Festival Park amidst a warm spell this winter. Duluth Parks and Recreation started the winter event to get people outside during the cold months. Despite the odd weather in the northland, Cold Front continued, with a few changes. A few activities were canceled, but snow was brought into…
DULUTH, Minn. — A winter with warm temperatures and minimal snowfall has significant impacts on the environment. We talked to a specialist about how ice and water are affected during mild winters. UMD Professor Jay Austin works at the Large Lake Observatory at the college, he says the northland’s unusually warm temperatures can result in environmental and economic delays. Austin…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power says it is adding six new electric vehicles to its fleet as part of its commitment to the climate. Minnesota Power is in the early stages of switching a large portion of its current fleet to electric vehicles. Five electric Chevrolet Silverado pickups and an electric Volkswagen were shown as part of the fleet Friday….
DULUTH, Minn. — The weather recently may have some people believing summer is just around the corner. And for those people visiting Canal Park, their confusion may grow when they see that Chachos Taqueria is already open. In the past, Chachos was just a warm weather spot offering Mexican food Now, Chachos has purchased the building next door and has…
DULUTH, Minn — Believe it or not, Chester Bowl will hold its first race of the year on Sunday, February 4th. The Executive Director of the Chester Bowl Improvement says yes, they have snow. The races begin at 1:15 on Sunday and feature races for skiers, snowboarders, and snow skaters. Generally, between 100 and 150 racers take part in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Late Friday afternoon the Duluth Parks and Recreation Division, in collaboration with the Superior Hiking Trail Association and the cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores, recommends that all dirt trails be closed. The warm weather during the day and overnight below-freezing temperatures have created very wet and vulnerable soil conditions. Walking or riding a bike on the…
DULUTH, Minn. –Lake Superior College is helping make sure kids have a bright smile. The Dental Hygiene Clinic at LSC is participating in the “Give Kids a Smile” campaign. The event is all about providing free full-service dental care to children 18 and under who are from low-income families and don’t have access to it. Dental partners donate plenty of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. –Hermantown police are investigating an armed, overnight burglary and car theft. Police say it is an active investigation, but confirm that there was a burglary at Autobahn Sales and Service on the 5400 block of Miller Trunk Highway. The General Manager Of Autobahn told FOX 21 a Cadillac was stolen from the property. Police say the burglar was…
DULUTH, Minn. — A school bus and an SUV were involved in a crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of 4th Avenue East and 5th Street. The crash happened shortly before five PM. The Duluth Police Department told Fox 21 that a Voyageur school bus carrying some students associated with Edison Schools and an SUV were involved in the crash….
Even with the mild winter, concern over grass and forest fires might seem a ways off. But that is not delaying the Minnesota DNR in looking for additional wildfire fighters. The agency says it is looking to fill two different kinds of positions. One is Smokechasers. No experience is needed and those hired would be trained. The schedules are flexible,…
Maurices Downtown Duluth Headquarters DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth-based retailer Maurices says it has made the “painful” decision to lay off 10 percent of its corporate office positions. Maurices told FOX 21 on Thursday that 14 associates are being impacted at the downtown Duluth office, and 29 employees from its Brooklyn, New York design office and remote workers. Maurices Chief Administrative…
Press Release: The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Gerald Knapp, age 86. On Feb. 1 the Pine County Sheriff’s Office took a missing person report stating that Knapp was last seen Jan. 28 around 10 a.m. leaving Askov, Minn., headed southbound on County Road 142 (also known as Beaver Tail Road). He was driving…
DULUTH, Minn. –The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Advanced Materials Center received a $1,000,000 gift from the Advanced Drainage Systems Foundation. ADS is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America and provides septic wastewater solutions. UMD Chancellor David McMillan, said this is likely the single largest gift the Advanced Materials Center has received. The Director of Sustainability at ADS,…
The mild winter we’re having has been a mixed bag for a certain group of outdoor enthusiasts. Between Duluth and the Iron Range is the Sax-Zim Bog. It’s a popular hangout for both humans and critters that like the woods, water and sky. Perhaps best-known for its owls, the bog is actually home to a cross section of bird life….
DULUTH, Minn. — Jonathan Thornton has been fascinated by the electric vehicle industry for many years. He is a recent owner of an electric vehicle buying his sedan just a few years ago. Thornton says his parent’s sensibility around environmental issues provided the foundation for his interest in getting his first electric car. And when his kids bought one, he…
DULUTH, Minn — Last October, much of the hockey world was shocked by the tragic death of a player. Former UMD Bulldog Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by another player’s skate. Following the incident, the USA Hockey Congress began looking into rule changes related to neck protection for its hockey players. This past weekend they announced that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is closing in on his first 30 days in office. And in his first sit-down interview since Inauguration Day, 53-year-old Reinert shares how the jobs is going so far, his management style and his lack of patience when it comes to the status quo. “You know, we need ‘the time is now’. Most…
(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) Enbridge Energy has announced it is reducing its force by 650 people, according to an internal email sent to all employees. The Calgary, Albert-based company says the cuts will be completed by March 1. Enbridge has offices and operations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Duluth and Superior. Enbridge says the reduction will not impact safety within…
A man has been charged in the crash that severely injured a Duluth firefighter who was jogging. The criminal complaint filed Monday identifies the driver as 88-year-old Ronald Gene Myrdahl of Duluth. Myrdahl is charged with “Criminal Vehicular Operation–Great Bodily Harm–Driver Who Causes Collision Leaves Scene.” The complaint says Myrdahl was driving his minivan on Grand Avenue in Duluth about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly 50 St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office employees were recognized today as new hires or for recent promotions. The ceremony celebrated all different roles in public safety, including communications, court security, janitorial staff, and cooks. Sheriff Gordon Ramsey says they went from understaffed to recruiting what’s likely the most hires in a year. He said those honored…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week, a hundred people from across North America gathered to become leaders in of incident management. The Incident Command System Section Chief’s Academy trains students in logistics, operations, planning, and more. And while event was put on by the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact, it didn’t limit its focus to just fires, according to Minnesota Department…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department is now back to full strength as two officers were sworn in Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Sean Huls says the UMD police force has eight officers. Wednesday’s addition was one brand-new officer and the other is a replacement for an officer who left. The new officers are Timothy Battaglia and…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the largest snowmobile fundraising events is shifting gears this year. The Black Woods Blizzard Tour is normally a 3-day snowmobile ride all to raise funds for finding a cause and a cure for ALS. But this year is a little different. With temps in the 30s and 40s and very little snow the snowmobile ride…
DULUTH, Minn. — Last August the Duluth Transit Authority introduced its Better Bus Blueprint program. Since then the DTA has made some adjustments to its routes, especially on weekends. Wednesday it was announced there will be additional weekend service changes beginning Sunday, February 18th. The General Manager of the DTA Rod Fournier says, overall the new bus plans are…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department is addressing an issue that has been occurring when crews are on the job. During fire incidents there have been multiple occasions of people driving over hydrant lines. Whether the hoses have water in them or not it is a danger. This can lead to a punctured or severed hoses, and a hose…
DULUTH, Minn. — YWCA Duluth is looking for more participants in a new program that’s dedicated to making changes. The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota is a statewide program for young women and gender-expansive youth. YWCA introduced the program in Duluth and provides members with the tools and skills needed to make change. The program has kicked off, but the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local families in Duluth are the subject of a new television series, Inside Senior Living, taking viewers on an intimate journey into the lives of seniors and their loves ones as they navigate the process of aging and make decisions about living arrangements. Creator and Executive Director Melissa Fritz joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Palestinian cafe and market is opening in Duluth, replacing a longtime restaurant that recently closed. That longtime favorite is New London Café in the 4700 block of East Superior Street. The new restaurant that’s moving in is called Falastin. For the past year and a half, Lyla Abukhodair, has operated Falastin as a pop-up restaurant to…
