DULUTH, Minn. — Book worms, library regulars, and future library goers had the chance to share their ideas and thoughts about the upcoming upgrades to the Duluth Public library downtown branch. Tuesday evening the library kicked off its first step in its community outreach program with an open house. City and library officials were at the event to directly hear…
SUPERIOR, WISC. – “We can all feel very confident that is the safest way. That’s why we’ve got a 99.99 safety record,” said Mark Graul of the Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition. The group consists of labor, business, and agricultural groups, made a stop at the Enbridge facility in Superior. The group was formed last year and is visiting cities…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The man accused of firing a gun several times inside a Nike store at Mall of America after a fight last summer pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. Shamar Alon Ramon Lark, 21, was charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers safety and carrying a pistol in public without a permit. He…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Musician Rafe Carlson is back in the Northland, after spending time in Nashville for the past several months furthering his career in music. He’s set to take the stage at multiple venues across the region as part of his June tour. Carlson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about his time in Nashville and…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament was a success Saturday with a record-breaking fundraising amount raised. The event raised over $284,000. This year adaptive fishing equipment was provided for those afflicted by the disease to be able to fish. 103 boats were on the water at Island Lake and more teams competed virtually. Organizers say all money…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines and Landline have extended their promotion providing free transportation to and from Duluth from MSP. Officials said in a press release that the popularity of the “Duluth to MSP for No Fee” has risen. Sun Country will now waive the fee on connections through December 15, 2023. And to get the deal you will…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you’re looking for a real hoot and a holler, the musical ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ is on for four more shows at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s. This is Boat Club Productions 2nd show of their second season of plays at Fitgers. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died at…
DULUTH, Minn.–Fifty years ago, Chum established themselves in the Central Hillside of Duluth and have seen themselves only expand into the largest defense for those struggling with homelessness and poverty. Volunteers, leaders, and community members were invited to the First United Methodist Church on Sunday to acknowledge their accomplishments over the years, like opening up their first warming centers over…
Courtesy: Girls On The Run DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect for a 5K in Duluth Sunday with Girls On The Run Minnesota. The race along the Lakewalk caps off a 10-week program for girls from Lowe Elementary, Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Laura MacArthur Elementary, Bayview in Proctor and Great Expectations in Grand Marais. Girls On The Run Minnesota is all…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters rescued a man who fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. The rescue happened Sunday afternoon along the 7800 block of Congdon Boulevard. The man, who is in his 70s, reportedly slipped from a trail’s edge before falling. Bystanders called 911. “6 Engine, 4 Quint, and 1 Engine were able to locate,…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Saturday, a new outdoor adventure kicked off at Lake Superior College; packed with all things dirt and farming. ‘Saturdays at the Farm’ will be taking place weekly under the sun at the Eco3 Urban Farm at LSC. The open house event was filled with all kinds of activities for those with a green thumb. Kids and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A festival was held in Duluth on Saturday to spread awareness of the endangered monarch butterfly species and help increase their habitat. Not only was the festival packed with fun activates related to the beautiful animals, like face painting and crafts, but there was a lot to learn about monarchs. Plants and seeds were available to give…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday’s forecast made for mint fishing conditions, but over at Island Lake, fisherman were reeling for a much deeper purpose. The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament overtook the waters, competitors there casting for a cure. The event is held to benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Enbridge Line 5 debate rages on as those against it rallied in Duluth on Friday for a quote, “emergency shutdown” of the oil pipeline. About two dozen water protectors gathered downtown Duluth in solidarity of the Bad River Band of Ojibwe, calling for Enbridge to shutdown Line 5. Rally organizers tell fox21, spring flooding on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like country music, a new musical play is on the big stage at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s called “Always Patsy Cline.” The shows are the next two weekends, June 2-4 and June 8-10. 27 of Cline’s songs will be sung, like “Walking After Midnight.” It’s a musical tribute to the legendary…
DULUTH, Minn. — HBCUs are Historic Black College and Universities. They provide an upper education for students while creating a supportive community around them. Many people in the Northland aren’t aware because Minnesota, and primarily northern Minnesota, doesn’t have many. The Zeitgeist Atrium hosted a trip fundraiser Thursday to support students from the Duluth-area high school and colleges. They will…
DULUTH, Minn. — A COVID-19 research study wrapped up this week at St. Luke’s after collecting data from hundreds of frontline workers for nearly three years. The study started near the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020, and started enrolling local participants in August 2020. Throughout the study, each participant would swap for the disease once a week. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of anglers are getting ready for this weekend’s Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament on Island Lake kicking off Saturday morning. All proceeds from the tournament go to helping people with ALS and their families. This year 103 boats will partake in the popular competition, each boat has two anglers looking to reel in the biggest bass…
DULUTH, Minn. — National Gun Violence Awareness Day happens the first Friday of June. A gathering was held at Lake Place Park in Duluth to celebrate and remember victims of gun violence. The Wear Orange event included speeches, a bell ringing for gun violence victims, and a proclamation from the mayor. The purpose of wearing orange started after a teen…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — At a celebration of Minnesota’s new law that restores voting rights to people who have left prison, Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon registered newly eligible voters Thursday, when the law went into effect. “It is the largest single act of enfranchisement in over 50 years” for the state, Simon said at Arlington Hills Community Center in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records. Kendrid Khalil Hamlin, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a member of Congress and assaulting law enforcement officers, according to the court docket. Hamlin was also accused of assaulting…
(FOX 9) – The man accused of stealing a pair of iconic ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in Wizard of Oz pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. Terry Martin was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 16 with one count of theft of a major artwork. He entered a not guilty plea in federal court on May 31. The…
NORTH SHORE, Minn — During the spring, there are many waterfalls that pop up along the North Shore that are otherwise non-existent the rest of the year. Now that the spring melt has come to an end, these pop-up falls are disappearing, leaving behind waterfalls found mainly along rivers flowing through state parks. There are seven state parks located along…
NORTHLAND — If you wanna know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the northland. Weekend of Fri, June 2 – Sun, June 4. Duluth: Animal Allies ‘Walk for Animals’ event at Bayfront Park with vendors, food, booths, and more. 9-12 am. Duluth: Kick off the summer reading program with Duluth Huskies baseball players. Kids…
DULUTH, Minn. — European flavors are now frying up inside a new food truck that’s on wheels but isn’t on the move. It’s stationed behind the Duluth Depot, but with a broken engine. Other than that, it’s in mint condition. The North Shore Scenic Railroad purchased the truck as a walk-up eatery for train riders and locals, like downtown workers….
6:45 p.m. Update: Authorities have called off their search for Larry Kallberg after they say he returned home safe. CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 82-year-old man named Larry Edward Kallberg. Police say Kallberg was last seen at 4 p.m. Tuesday leaving his house in his vehicle. He drives…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators have concluded that state rules governing where copper-nickel mines can be built are insufficient to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from noise and light pollution, creating another potential obstacle to the proposed Twin Metals mine in northeastern Minnesota. But the Department of Natural Resources declined as part of that decision Wednesday to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The deep sea of social media is vast and ever-evolving; and as experts report, it continues to impact the mental health of kids and teens. This leaving parents with one question: what to do next? Boundary-setting, balance, & mindfulness are potent to manage and combat the negative effects technology can have on its users, according to Licensed…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown police are investigating an incident in which a gun was fired. It happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers located a stolen vehicle there. Police said a 42-year-old man from Silver Bay left Walmart and got inside the vehicle. As police approached, a single round from a firearm discharged inside the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A manager at the North Shore Scenic Railroad received multiple bruises after he was randomly attacked outside the Duluth Depot. The crime happened Tuesday around 2 p.m. in the Depot’s railyard. The Duluth Police Department’s public information officer told FOX 21 a 26-year-old Duluth man who is known to police assaulted the 70-year-old employee. The official said…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA — For Minnesota, the summer weather means drivers may encounter construction zones. And in Northern Minnesota there are 26 construction projects that will be taking place throughout the summer. The biggest project is the Twin Ports Interchange, and other projects include bridgework on Highway 61, and roadwork on Highway 53 and Highway 2. Because of all that the…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the 2023 school year comes to a close, kids are gearing up for summer break. However, most parents continue working through the summer months, and some families turn to youth programming options to help keep kids entertained, engaged, and in a structured environment at little-to-no costs. The Family Freedom Center / Neighborhood Youth Services is a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fifty-two new mixed-income apartment units are officially underway in Duluth’s East Hillside neighborhood with a partial focus on serving young adults with a history of homelessness. The property is located on the corner of 6th Avenue East and 4th Street. One Roof Housing and Three Rivers Community Action are developing the property. It used to be a…
DULUTH, Minn. — We can now cross off another sign of summer arriving here in the Northland. At 6:05 am this morning, the first cruise ship of 2023 slid under the lift bridge ahead of a fiery sunrise. The Viking Octantis along with its 268 passengers were here just for the day, giving passengers the opportunity to head up to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Despite some rain, over 100 mountain bikers hit the trails at Hartley Nature Center for the first race of the Duluth Enduro Series. The series kicked off today with a 2-stage individually timed race on some of Hartley’s most popular trails. Each racer had a chip that timed their downhill portions, which were only a fraction of…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – An arson investigation is underway in I-Falls, and police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects responsible. The fire happened in an apartment unit on the 300 block of 5th Street during the early morning hours Friday, according to I-Falls police on Tuesday. The call…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is spreading the word about free fentanyl test strips that they say are designed to save lives. The test strips can determine if any type of drug, liked cocaine, is laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that’s become one of the leading causes of overdoses in the United States and a very…
One of the challenges facing people living on the street, is what to do with their belongings. A place to put those items until they are needed is the goal of a new resource that launched Tuesday in Duluth. Bins, described as Safe Storage Bins, are now available through the Damiano Center. The run-up and launch had been a little…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota. Starting Aug. 1, Minnesota residents over the age of 21 can legally possess up to 2 pounds at home and 2 ounces elsewhere. Public consumption will still not be allowed, and you could be ticketed as a misdemeanor, similar to other states. Lawmakers said it will…
NISSWA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A woman was hurt when she was attacked by a bear near Nisswa, Minnesota, last week. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released a photo of the woman’s injuries, including massive claw marks down her left arm. The 65-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear on May 25 at a cabin in Fairview Township, which resulted…
DULUTH, Minn. — All across America today, millions remembered those who died while serving their country. The Memorial Day parade in West Duluth was part of that. A variety of people walked with our veterans such as business owners and charitable groups. One of them was the Twin Ports Ghostbusters, a charity group who just launched last year. They do…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — In Superior, the Memorial Day program was held at the Greenwood Cemetery. The program included speeches, a presentation of wreaths by local organizations, the raising of the flag, a processional, and more. All to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving in the U.S. military. The Memorial Day address was given by…
DULUTH, Minn. –The process to complete park and costal work at Brighton Beach will resume Tuesday. Work has been ongoing for the past several years after a mini-master plan update was approved in 2019. Construction of park amenities and landscape restoration should be completed by the fall. Access to the lake-walk through Brighton Beach will remain open, but plan on…
SAGINAW, Minn. — A+ Garden Center has provided the Northland with fresh grown plants, flowers and crops since 2008, and this spring the family owned business is seeing an increase in customers after a large expansion. “The garden center of course has been our customer’s favorite, we went from 4,000 square feet, to 13,000 square feet of retail space, and now…
DULUTH, Minn. — Memorial Day brought some nice weather to Duluth and surrounding areas, getting people outdoors Lester Park was a very popular spot today, dozens of people got outside for the holiday. The water might still be a little cold but that wasn’t stopping a group of girls from jumping in the Lester River. Kids rushed to the the…
PROCTOR, MINN. –One of the Northland’s first Memorial Day observances took place in Proctor. Family and friends gathered at the Community Center to remember and honor their beloved heroes “Well, you know, our veterans give the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, so the least we can do is come together, over Memorial Day to recognize that sacrifice that so…
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) – A body recovered from the St. Croix River last week has been identified as a teen who fell into the river at Taylors Falls in April. Sunday, Chisago County deputies said the body was identified by the Midwest Medical Examiner as 18-year-old D’Andrea Sanvig. Sanvig had been missing since April 11 after losing his footing on a rock…
CLOVER VALLEY, Minn. — Growing season has just started and a band of farmers between Duluth and Two Harbors are banding together to form a farm trail. Called the Clover Valley Farm Trail, eleven farms are setting up produce stands for people to enjoy a Sunday afternoon drive to get some fresh produce and really get to know the farmers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Oddly enough it means the start of spring when people gather in Canal Park dressed in silver. This year saw the 10th year that the Magic Smelt Run Parade embarked on the Lakewalk. Smelt were known as an invasive species in Lake Superior in the 1970s, which migration patterns see them arrive into our area in the…
