Minnesota

‘The Beach’ Opens Monday At Cloquet’s Pinehurst Park

CLOQUET, Minn. — One of the area’s most unique beaches opens Monday in Cloquet. We’re talking about The Beach at Pinehurst Park. It’s a filters, chlorinated pool with a sandy bottom. The beach officially opens at 11 a.m. It’s located just off Highway 33. If you’ve never been, there are lifeguards on duty, changing rooms and concessions. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…

Camp is Almost in Session at Camp Miller

STURGEON LAKE, Minn.–Another camp season is about to begin at Camp Miller. This year’s campers are excited as the staff welcomes in the campers for a day visit before staying a week on the shoreline of Sturgeon Lake.  “It’s a little scary to think I’m used to seeing her experiencing new things and now I don’t get to be around…

Trans Joyfest Welcomes All

DULUTH, Minn.–People joined together at the Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park to support and celebrate the transgender people that reside in the Northland. This is the second annual Trans JoyFest which is organized by Trans Northland, an organization that supports the transgender and gender expansive community. This year’s event saw more vendors, people, and activities like drag shows, comedy shows, as well…

Spring Fever Days Brings Vendors and Classic Cars to Barnum High

BARNUM, Minn.–Barnum High School saw their facilities packed today with multiple events happening at once. Inside, the 41st Spring Fever Days craft show brought many people and vendors to the gymnasium. Popcorn, nail press-on, and jewelry were some of the items available. But for first time vendor Nancy Lindberg, she found some help getting ready with her glass and stainless…

Veit Opens New Facility in Gary

DULUTH, MINN. — Veit, a company that has been in Duluth for 20 years unveiled a new building for its team this afternoon. Veit is a specialty contracting and waste management company. The new 12,800-foot office is located in Gary and sits on 20 acres of land. Jesse Rousch, the Veit senior vice president of operations, saiD, “This facility is…

Teen’s Artwork Livens Up Library’s Outer Walls

DULUTH, MINN. — Teens have been drawing on the library’s walls for the past week, but it’s not graffiti, it’s artwork, and the library likes the kid’s work. The artwork is part of the library’s summer reading program that has the theme “Find Your Voice.” It may appear the artwork was made with chalk, but it’s not your typical sidewalk…

Key Duluth City Official Remembered; Dies at 61

Chris Fleege was Director of Planning and Economic Development

DULUTH, MINN. –A key member of the Duluth City administration and a longtime community member has passed away. Chris Fleege was the city’s Director of Planning and Economic Development. According to his obituary, he died last Sunday at home of natural causes, surrounded by family. He was 61. Fleege joined the city in 2019 as part of a varied and…

Powerhouse Bar Hosts Bike Night

PROCTOR, Minn. — Nice weather is here to stay as summer is quickly approaching, which means that motorcycles are hitting the road again. Proctor was the place to be Thursday night for bikers as the popular Powerhouse Bar hosted their well-known Bike Night. Every Thursday night the bar parking lot is filled with the sound of classic motorcycles revving up….

Duluth’s ‘Anchors End Tattoo’ To Anchor In Former Electric Fetus Building

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been two years since the Electric Fetus closed in downtown Duluth after serving the music community for 33 years. And now, the space is getting a new tenant with a decades-long history in the city itself. Anchors End Tattoo & Piercing is moving into the prime real estate on the corner of Lake Avenue and East…

Donald Trump Says He’s Been Indicted On Charges Of Mishandling Classified documents

MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and his aides are bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation as prosecutors handling the probe were spotted Thursday at a Miami courthouse where a grand jury has been hearing from witnesses. The former president’s lawyers have been told he is a target of the investigation, the clearest indication yet…

Chum 2 Go Delivers Food To Those In Need

DULUTH, MINN. — In this day and age where you can have just about anything delivered straight to your door, Chum has begun delivering food to those in need. There are really two separate Chum programs. One delivers right to a person’s door, while the other program brings boxes to a set point and people come to the Chum van…

Coffee Conversation: Mental Health Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing

DULUTH, Minn. — The act of breathing is a natural process of the human body, but implementing diaphragmatic breathing with a focus on deep, controlled breaths, can help relax the mind and body in times of tension or crisis. Owner and Coach at Klear Water Coaching & Wellness Stacy Crawford joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk more about…

KornerStores, Inc. Eyes Historic Telephone Exchange Building In Gary

GARY, Minn. — A historic telephone exchange building in the heart of Duluth’s Gary neighborhood could soon be the new home of a Gary-based company that’s looking to grow beyond the Northland but keep its roots where they are for years to come. The building is the former Northwestern Bell Telephone Company located at 1202 101st Ave. West.  The company…

Lake Superior School District Celebrates Groundbreakings

TWO HARBORS, Minn.–“We hear a lot of things across the country about school boards that are dysfunctional,” said Superintendent Jay Belcasto. “I think ours is very functional. The time and commitment they put in on behalf of the students to ensure we now got a 21st century learning experience.” The Lake Superior School District broke ground Wednesday at its schools…

KQDS-TV, Forum Communications Pending Purchase Dissolves

(FOX 21) – We have an update involving the pending purchase of our television station, KQDS-TV, and our sister station, KVRR-TV in Fargo. After 18 months, the proposed agreement with Forum Communications has fallen through. Our parent company, Red River Broadcasting, and Forum, which owns the Duluth News Tribune, had not received approval on the deal from the Federal Communications…

Army Corps Pulls Key Permit For Copper-Nickel Mine Near Hoyt Lakes

A key permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, known as the NorthMet Project, has been revoked by the Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was made Tuesday in a 27-page report. The Army Corps said the proposed mine “does not ensure compliance with water quality requirements of the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa.” NewRange…

Duluth Public Library Kicking Off Community Outreach

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…

Mall Of America Shooting: Man Pleads Guilty For Firing Shots Inside Nike Store After Dispute

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…

Coffee Conversation: Musician Rafe Carlson Embarks on Tour in Northland

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…

Inside ‘The Njord’ – A New Duluth Luxury Vacation Rental With A Nordic View

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…

Record Breaking Fundraiser For ALS Fishing Tournament

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…

A Hoot and A Holler, ‘Always, Patsy Cline’

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…

CHUM Celebrates 50 years with ‘Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving’

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…

‘Girls On The Run Minnesota’ Hosts 5K In Duluth

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…

Fifth Annual Duluth Monarch Festival

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…

ALS Fishing Tournament: Casting for a Cure

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-Area Students To Travel To 9 ‘Historic Black College And Universities’

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…

St. Luke’s Wraps Up COVID-19 Research Study

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…

ALS Fishing Tournament Kickoff

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…

People With Felony Convictions Can Now Vote In Minnesota; Secretary Of State Celebrates

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…

Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Rep. Angie Craig Of Minnesota In DC Apartment Building

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 Along the North Shore: Minnesota State Parks

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…

‘Crêpes Amour’ Stationary Food Truck Opens Outside North Shore Scenic Railroad

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….

Update: Missing Cloquet Man Found Safe

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…