DULUTH, Minn. –School Resource Officers play a variety of roles in the schools where they’re assigned. But now a new law passed by the Minnesota Legislator has created uncertainty about how much restraint SROs can use when dealing with students. This law has left many police departments and sheriff’s offices in a quandary, worried about possible lawsuits that could be…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a day students are excited and look forward to while parents have mixed feelings about college move-in day. These were most assuredly the emotions that were in place at St. Scholastica this morning as freshmen arrived on campus Upperclassmen were on hand being cheerleaders for new students and their parents as they entered the drive to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A Hermantown company is a finalist in the Minnesota Cup Competition. Francisco Hockey’s founder Joe Francisco presented his final one-minute pitch to Venture capitalists and others Thursday morning at the Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis. Before he left for the Cities, Francisco talked with FOX 21 about his company. Francisco Hockey started five years ago to…
DULUTH, Minn. — “The fact that Two Harbors has been missing for a while. I can’t say I apologize for that,” said Two Harbors’ Mayor Lew Conner. “I’m new to Two Harbors, about three years now, but I’m so excited to be back. So all I can do is say thank you, I really appreciate being here and I hope…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local organization is challenging the community to try and make a positive impact on kids’ lives. Duluth Thrives encourages everyone to be that ‘One Caring Adult’ for local youths. Each day in September is another day to make a difference in a child’s life, encouraging the littlest of gestures like going out on a walk together….
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not often the temperatures in the Northland get so high that we need to be worried about heat exhaustion or heat stroke. However, over the next few days, the high temperatures will continue increasing daily, until Sunday when it will be downright hot. With it being the Labor Day holiday weekend, more people are likely to…
Superior, Wisc. — Two young girls from Superior had a lemonade stand on Tower Avenue this summer. The girl’s goal was to use the money they made to help others. On Wednesday the girls were at St. Luke’s Foundation to donate and display what the fruits of their labor had accomplished. The bags and boxes of goods coming out of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Park Point’s Sky Harbor is receiving a few new additions. During a groundbreaking ceremony today, the Duluth Airport Authority announced a new $2.3 million airport terminal and a $1.4 million equipment facility. The combined $3.7 million project also hopes to improve accessibility and update amenities. They received 90% of the funds through the Investment and Infrastructure Job…
WALKER, Minn. — A missing Cass County woman has been found safe. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office had asked the public for help in finding a missing woman in Shingobee Township, Walker. In a press release Wednesday morning, the sheriff’s office said 38-year-old Amanda Gould was found safe. The agency said no other information was being released at this time….
IRON RANGE — Many people have hobbies. They come in all styles, sophistication, and sound. There’s a spot on the Iron Range where one hobby is going in circles…but in a good way. It’s getting some traction, and making some noise. Fox 21’s photojournalist Adam Jagunich tells us the story through his videography. Categories: Minnesota, News
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was one of the Senators pushing the bill which allows the government to negotiate with drug companies on the prices the 50 million Medicare patients in the U.S. will pay. Ten drugs, which are all heavily advertised are the first of what will be many prescription drugs that are likely to see their…
SAGINAW, Minn. — If you frequently drive along Hwy 2 or Hwy 194, starting Wednesday you might have to be prepared for some detours. Again, starting tomorrow, westbound and eastbound traffic will be detoured on Hwy 194 to Midway Rd. County Rd 46 and Saginaw Rd will reopen to a roundabout. MnDOT crews will work on removing the bypass at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Alumni from Concordia College in Moorhead that live in the Twin Ports gathered at Lester River Park for a corn feed picnic dinner. Corn feeds have been a tradition for Concordia Alums since the 1960s. Here in Duluth, alums have been gathering in Lester Park since 2017. Their college’s mascot is Kernel Cobb. Alongside the corn, attendees…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris Academy just revealed their latest addition to the Woodland and Catholic community today. Starting this fall, around 150 students between 7th and 10th grade will be welcomed at their new high school campus. They have been renovating the campus since October 2021. The 9 classrooms, student lounge, and chapel is only one part to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The school year starts Thursday at Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy. Today, students and parents had the chance to meet some familiar and new faces before the new school year starts. This is the 26th school year at K-5 charter school. They look to innovate education with a student-centered curriculum. Recently through a grant, they were…
Cornucopia, WI — The Cornucopia Art Crawl is returning to the charming town for its 19th year on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. On Tuesday, Aug. 29, Art Crawl Committee Members Nancy Moye and Dorothy Hoffman joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Over 40 artists are taking part, and that includes photographers,…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you have problems with snoring, mouth breathing, teeth grinding, sleep apnea, or speech disorders it may stem from your tongue being in the wrong position of your mouth. Hygienists from Mount Royal Dentistry have been offering Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy since 2020 through individual sessions online. But this summer, seven adolescents attended group therapy sessions to work…
Several police departments in the Northland have been dealing with vandalism cases in the past several weeks. One of the most recent was along the Duluth/Proctor border this past weekend. Duluth Police say officers responded to a report of graffiti at Klang Park along Boundary Avenue late Saturday afternoon. The graffiti included offensive racial slurs and religious symbols. There were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families gathered at Park Point’s Beach House to learn about science and the medical field. The Center of American Indian and Minority Health and AICHO held their second science and medicine fair Sunday. The event looked to bring awareness to Anishinaabe culture in the local area as well as the importance of science and medicinal professions. 22…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Earlier this year, 11 local farms came together to create the Clover Valley Farm Trail, and on Sunday they hosted their first farm fest. Over 500 people attended at Agate Acres Farms. The festival offered a wide variety of products for shoppers that are all locally harvested. Some of the items included coffee, jams, fresh veggies,…
St. PAUL, Minn. — Tired of being surprised by road closures? The Minnesota Department of Transportation will soon be able to notify drivers. MnDOT has entered an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to use Wireless Emergency Alerts alerting road closures to the public. MnDOT plans to use these text alerts to notify only for highway closures that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two people are pronounced dead after a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Haines Rd and Skyline Pkwy. According to the Duluth Squads, they responded to a report of a crash at 1:21 p.m. Saturday. Once arrived, officers determined that a 2001 Ford F-150 was traveling southbound, before leaving the roadway, and striking a concrete barrier…
CASS LAKE, Minn. — Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that at 9:34 PM on August 19th, 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a twenty-three-month-old child was reportedly run over by a vehicle in the Prescott Housing Area in Wilkinson Township, rural Cass Lake, MN. Officers responded to the residence and performed lifesaving…
ESKO, Minn. –The 62nd Annual Lakehead Harvest Show is taking place in Esko this weekend and if you’re a fan of everything farm, especially from earlier years, this is a must-attend event. A non-profit group organizes the annual event which is known for its wide variety of activities and its steam-powered tractors. There will also be hundreds of other tractors…
DULUTH, Minn. — What a great way to end the first week of the new school year…with a Pep Fest in the Marshall School Gym. The Pep FestRally took on added importance at Marshall School as the renovated school gymnasium was officially opened. Among the enhancements is the new design that’s on the gym floor. Students voted on it and…
DULUTH, Minn. — As a boy growing up in Fredenberg, Ron Occhino loved listening to music. He finally picked up a guitar and began playing when he was 18. Once he started, there was no turning back and has been playing ever since. He and his friends formed Silver Streak, a band name inspired by the train one of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — There was a call today to save many of Duluth’s buildings from the wrecking ball before it is too late. Outside of the New Garrick Building, built in 1923, the Duluth Preservation Alliance unveiled this year’s Ten Endangered Places List. The goal is to highlight buildings whose future may be uncertain. The group says eight buildings have been…
LUTSEN, Minn.–The United States Forest Service issued a decision Friday, tht denies a proposed expansion of the Lutsen Ski Hill. Tom Hall the Superior National Forest Supervisor, says input from the public and consultation with local tribes as well as several other factors played a part in the decision. Officials cited impacts to tribal resources and access, negative impacts to…
There was a call Friday to save many of Duluth’s buildings from the wrecking ball before it is too late. Outside of the New Garrick Building, built in 1923, the Duluth Preservation Alliance unveiled this year’s “Ten Endangered Places List.” The goal is to highlight buildings whose future may be uncertain. The group says eight buildings have been torn down…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth has a tasty presence at the Minnesota State Fair. Bent Paddle Brewing is providing beer at 4 locations this year. The brewery has been serving beer at the fair ever since they opened 10 years ago. They are releasing two specialty beers that will only be offered at select locations. Those are the Summer Lov’n Orange…
DULUTH, Minn. — High School seemed like it was years ago for many, but for Duluth East class of 1955. They’re remembering those experiences like it was yesterday. Every year, the Duluth East class of 1955 reunite for their 68th class reunion at Black Woods Bar and Grill for an overall headcount, see how things are going for everyone, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The dorms are filling back up at UMD as it is welcome week! The time has come for students to leave home and start their new college journey. UMD officials say there are about 2-thousand new faces this year on campus. The college also has a few new academic programs including a project management undergrad certificate and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Just one day after an emergency evacuation at Cenovus Energy because of a propane leak, another emergency situation unfolded Thursday involving a “heavy fuel oil release,” according to the Superior Fire Department. The call for help came in around 1 p.m. Superior fire crews responded to a report of a “release of heavy fuel oil in a…
Denny Pechacek (Photo courtesy Abbey Johnson) Hovland, Minnesota- Authorities say they have found and recovered the body of a man missing since last Friday. The Cook County Sheriff’s office says the body of Denny Pechacek was recovered from Lake Superior off the shore of Hovland, MN. Many people and groups had been searching for him since he and the ultralight…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Since legalizing recreational marijuana use among adults over the age of 21, Minnesota has already collected nearly $600,000 in tax revenue from sales in its first month. A new 10% cannabis tax went into effect on July 1, 2023, for all purchases involving THC, which can also be found in edibles and drinks. According to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The crisp, fall season is about to make landfall in the northland, but before students head back-to-class and hit the textbooks, many are hitting the stores for school shopping; that includes at Ivy Moon Boutique. The shop is located on 1501 East Superior Street in Duluth. It serves as a hot-spot for all ages in women’s clothing,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Body camera footage has been released involving a February officer-involved shooting that killed a Duluth veteran. Last week, that officer was cleared of any charges after an outside investigation. And now, the man’s father tells FOX 21 deadly force could have easily been avoided. Zachary Shogren We begin with the Feb. 24 encounter that lead up to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Fentanyl has become an increasing problem in the Northland with 26 overdose deaths just alone this year. Wednesday, Congressman Pete Stauber met with St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Rasmay, Lake County Chief Deputy Timothy Louma, Hermantown Chief of Police Jim Crace, and other law enforcement officials to discuss the problems, roadblocks, and possible solutions. As of August…
SUPERIOR, Wis –In the 2024 -25 School year, there will be one less elementary school in Superior. That decision was made last April by the School Board. Now, the district is asking for community input about what are the most important things to be considered when drawing new elementary boundaries. The district, along with Cooperative Strategies, has created a survey…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Supreme Court will have a new chief justice, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Justice Natalie Hudson will serve as chief justice starting in October. The move will follow the retirement of current Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. “Justice Hudson is one of our state’s most experienced jurists. She has a strong reputation as a leader and consensus…
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.– Summer schools are nearing their end, and the Gary-New Duluth Rec Center held their family day for their last session of their summer camp. Kids had fun exploring the 16-acre Stowe Elementary School forest for a scavenger hunt, enjoyed some root-beer floats, and learned some new biking skills from the Duluth Parks and Recreation staff. Over the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer is almost over which means it’s back to school time. But as parents ate doing their best to prepare the kids back at school, each new school year also brings on new teachers that are eager to get their start in the classroom. At Lincoln Park Middle School, a new middle school math teacher is excited…
DULUTH, Minn. — Most healthcare systems utilize western (conventional) medicine with pharmaceutical drugs, radiation and surgery treatments. However, holistic medicine, which takes a more natural, whole-body approach is gaining recent momentum, according to the National Institutes of Health. A local Holistic Practitioner, who is also a retired Occupational Therapist, explained how the contrasting forms of medicine can co-exist successfully. “I…
SAWYER, Minn. — Sen. Tina Smith visited a local farm during her efforts to create a “Native Farm Bill.” Native Wise Farm in Sawyer produces a variety of crops, from wild rice, hemp, vegetables, and much more. The farm is also home to 12 plains bison. Sen. Smith talked to the owners about their operation to gather information for the…
(FOX 9) – A two-vehicle collision in western Minnesota left three members of the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team injured and another teammate dead Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway in Grace Township, approximately 50 miles from the South Dakota border, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The four Gustavus hockey…
Health care in smaller, rural communities faces some special challenges. A federal grant has providers hoping it can help in some ways. A project for finding and developing health care employees was the subject of a meeting at St. Luke’s Monday. Wilderness Health is a collaborative group of independent, rural health care providers serving patients in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest…
TWIN PORTS — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced on Monday that their departments of transportation will seek over $1 billion in federal funding to rebuild the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior. A statement from Walz said in part, “the Blatnik Bridge connects the Twin Ports communities and economies of Duluth and Superior – it…
TACONITE, Minn. — A 46-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Sunday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the motorcycle lost control, crossed the median and onto the pavement on the other side. The accident took place around 5 pm on Sunday on Highway 169 and Bovey Connection Road in Taconite. The driver was identified as…
CARLTON, Minn. — Each year Duluth Marshall welcomes around 40 students from countries around the world to complete their school year in Duluth. This year the students were greeted with a whitewater rafting trip along with their local classmates. “It’s going to be my first-time experience, so it’s going to be kind of tough for me. I’m scared but honestly,…
WAYZATA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Minnesota Governor Albert “Al” Quie died on Friday in Wayzata at 99 years old. Quie was a Republican member of Congress for more than 20 years and the 35th governor of Minnesota. His son Joel Quie said he was a man full of great stories and strong faith. Before getting into politics, he worked as a farmer and…
