DULUTH, Minn. — Runner Tony Loyd joined FOX21 on the morning newscast ahead of Grandma’s Marathon to talk about his love for the annual event, his many experiences in the running world, the tough reality of being an injured athlete, and the importance of making the running community more inclusive. Part 1 of the interview. Part 2 of the interview….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for events happening Friday as a part of Grandma’s Marathon. Below is the press release from the police department: WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K: Traffic Advisory – Friday, June 16, 2023 The William A. Irvin 5K race will begin at 6:00 p.m. Harbor Drive behind the DECC will close to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular kickoff event for Grandma’s Marathon brought a special family to Duluth. Direct descendants of William A. Irvin, who the famous ore boat in Canal Park is named after, came to participate in the annual 5k and tour the ship. The William A. Irvin 5k has been a staple race for Grandma’s Marathon since 1994. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Grandma’s Marathon tradition is taking place Friday and preparations are underway at the DECC. It’s the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. The annual pre-race meal consists of 2,200 pounds of pasta and 40,000 meatballs. Anyone is welcome to stop by to eat the Italian meal. The executive chef at the DECC likes to put on this dinner…
DULUTH, Minn.–You could argue that Grandma’s Marathon officially started today with crowds of people gathering at the DECC for the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Runners, spectators, and the community were welcomed to browse through the latest in athletic gear. “There’s everything from the latest running shoes on the market to the latest technology through garments watches. Then of course Advantage…
The Superior National Forest said a 20 to 30 acre wildfire continues to burn in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness Thursday. The fire broke out this week near Pike Lake about 10 miles away from the end of the Gunflint Trail No buildings have been damaged. However, officials have issued an emergency forest order by closing all trails, portages,…
The golf season is in full swing, but the future of the only golf course in the city of International Falls remains uncertain. The privately owned course has not opened yet, and community members searching for answers say they are concerned. Nestled along the Rainy River in International Falls sits the 18-hole River Golf Course, used by longtime golfers, athletic…
DULUTH, MINN. The Annual Day of Remembrance for the three men lynched in Duluth in 1920, was held at the memorial located in downtown Duluth. The three men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and Isaac Mcghie were lynched on June 15, 1920. The men worked for the circus and were accused of raping a 19-year-old woman. One year later, Minnesota passed…
Multiple agencies were on the scene Thursday afternoon to tackle multiple grass fires up and down Highway 53 from Cotton to Highway 33 around Independence. Drivers reported thick white smoke across the roadway. Drivers told FOX 21 the fires appeared to be under containment by emergency crews on the scene. At one point, Hwy 53 was closed to traffic. An…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Seventy Minnesotans lost their lives in fires in 2022 — the most since 1995, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) said. “To say Minnesota had 70 fire deaths in 2022 is oversimplifying the data,” Interim State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson said in a release. “These deaths weren’t a result of social media challenges gone wrong….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — St. Paul had the worst air quality in the United States on Wednesday as smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted across Minnesota a week after similar smoke blanketed the northeastern U.S. The smoke was “near the worst” on record for the Twin Cities, the Star-Tribune reported, citing Nick Witcraft, an air-quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency….
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race. The court left in place the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, which was enacted to address concerns that Native…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A big announcement was made today for Redhead Mountain Bike Park in Chisholm. The LCCMR application to start phase 2 expansion of the park has been approved by the state. The funding is for almost $1.7 million making a total of around $2.2 million to get the project started. Funding will be available July 1st and will…
DULUTH, Minn.–“There was a month of just tests and scans and tests and scans,” said patient Dan Egley. For Dan Egley, receiving his cancer diagnosis was no easy task. Although the news was not easy, Egley decided to look at the positives that are in his life. “The doctor was sitting over there and he said, ‘We found your tumor…
USDA Forest Service A wildfire has ignited in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It’s located near Spice Lake, southwest of Seagull Lake and about 10 miles west of the Gunflint Trail, according to the Superior National Forest. The fire was first reported Tuesday at 30 acres but has since scaled back to 20 acres on Wednesday. Crews from the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Gary-based KornerStores company has received the OK to purchase the former Northwestern Bell Telephone exchange building in Gary. The Duluth Planning Commission unanimously approved the special-use permit Tuesday. It allows KornerStores to house its business office on the first floor and a rental up top. Owner Derek Medved told FOX 21 last week that it’s important to…
DEER RIVER, Minn. – A suspicious death investigation is underway in the city of Deer River. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office released information about the case Wednesday evening. Authorities say deputies responded to a home in the 500 block of 4th Street SE early Tuesday morning in response to a citizen’s call requesting a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies discovered…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon weekend begins Thursday, and that means last-minute preparations are moving full-speed ahead. For Erik Nelson, who’s been involved with the race for more than four decades, he’s focused on the finish line and the heath of racers and spectators. “There’s a portion of runners who encounter a hiccup in the situation and need some attention,”…
DULUTH, MINN. — PFAS’ are often called forever chemicals because they don’t break down in the environment or in our bodies. One of the many ways PFAS are used is in the foam that firefighters use to extinguish fires from oil, gas, and jet fuel. Lake Superior College has had firefighting classes at its Emergency Response Training Center for a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month. The Fed’s move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.1%, its highest…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — When it comes to summer eating, if you can’t always go to the food, sometimes the food comes to you. That was the case in Superior Tuesday. It was food truck Tuesday at the Government Center. It didn’t take long for employees and the public to sniff out the tasty offerings of Superior Cubans. That wave of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wildwoods, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Duluth has been very busy as it is baby season for them. This is because around late spring, early summer is when the non-profit rescues many types of baby animals from fawns, fledglings, turtles, and squirrels. They usually get around 130 different species of animals every year. A lot of the…
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE ARE, Minn. (FOX 9) – The U.S. Forestry Service says about 30 acres of the Boundary Water Canoe Area are currently burning. The fire is between Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake. The fire is being monitored, and at the moment it’s still small, but conditions are dry. Over 20,000 acres of the BWCA burned during the 2021 Greenwood Fire. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The heart of summer is on the horizon and many are itching to stay busy and fend off any summer boredom. The Gary New Duluth Recreation Area functions as a catalyst for community members of all ages to engage in programming, entertainment, exercise, group events, and more. ISD 709 Principal Nathan Glockle joined FOX21 on the morning…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Beach at Pinehurst Park is now open for the summer. It’s located in Cloquet off of Highway 33 and is a unique beach that is actually a sand bottom pool that is chlorinated and filtered. A lifeguard supervisor says it’s just like going to the beach but with safety aspects such as lifeguards and shallow areas for…
DULUTH, Minn. — As schools let out for the summer, some parents look to bridge the learning gap that many kids experience while on break; the library can be a a great, free option to assist with that. Duluth Library Services Supervisor Brianna Belanger joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about a range of programs and learning opportunities…
SCANLON, Minn. — A new food truck has arrived in Scanlon after about 10 years of ideas to make it happen. Junior’s Backyard Grill held their grand opening Tuesday. They offer homecooked meals including burgers, Reubens, tacos, and wings. The chef of the food trailer has been a part of the Cloquet community his whole life. His assistant says they…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth homeowner recently faced severe burns after being hit with a ball of fire while trying to connect his pool heater to a propane gas line. It’s something he said could have been avoided if he left it to the experts, and now he’s sharing his story so others don’t face the same danger. “It was…
ESKO, Minn.–A new law in Minnesota is forcing a change of the Esko School District’s Mascot. The Esko Eskomos will be discontinuing their mascot as of June 30, this after Minnesota lawmakers passed a law that prohibits the use of using indigenous cultures for sports team mascots and logos. The Esko Eskomos is a play on the word “eskimo” which…
DULUTH, Minn. –If you’re looking for a place to soak in some sun while listening to some music and shopping for some produce, the Central Hillside Farmers Market has just that, as it kicked off for the season this evening. The market partners with Essentia Health to bring a wide variety of goods to the Central Hillside. From veggies, fruits,…
MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump, who is making his first court appearance Tuesday after being indicted on 37 charges related to the mishandling classified documents. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. ___ TRUMP PLEADS NOT GUILTY Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department says they responded to a water emergency of a vehicle found submerged in a slip near the Duluth Harbor on Helberg Drive. It happened at 12:15 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was found on the shore. The driver was uninjured and was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, according…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says burning restrictions will begin for Northeast Minnesota Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions are for Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties. Below is part of a press release: Burning permits will not be issued for brush or yard waste No fireworks may be ignited on any public or private land…
DULUTH, Minn. –If you are looking for a great summertime read at a great price, the Duluth Public Library is the place to be this week. The sale kicked off Monday morning with eager patrons checking out row after row, and shelf after shelf of books. It is the annual summer book sale, and many people inside had been waiting…
MIAMI (Fox 9)- Donald Trump was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top secret government documents, boastfully displaying them to visitors and trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back. Trump approached his Miami court date with characteristic bravado, insisting as he has done through years…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been 2 years since the Electric Fetus location in Downtown Duluth closed after serving the music community for 33 years. Now, the space is getting a new tenant with a decades-long history in the city itself. Anchors End Tattoo & Piercing will be taking over the spot on the corner of Lake Avenue and East Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — An exhibit 131 years in the making is now open at the Duluth Depot. The exhibit is filled with more than 150 artifacts from the Duluth Central High School. Central High School opened in 1893 and was the City’s first high school before closing in 2011. The exhibit is called “Hurrah for the Red and White” after…
ClOQUET, Minn. –After creating artwork since a young age, artist Adam Swanson started taking his painting seriously while in college. Then 14 years ago he made the move to the northland to focus on his craft. “I like painting tons of stuff, but I really do like natural things, I like painting things so most of my work is representational…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth city councilors voted unanimously Monday night against reopening Lester Park Golf Course for one last time next year. This comes after projected operating losses for 2024 more than doubled to at least $1.2 million. The original plan was to reopen Lester next season so the city’s other municipal golf course at Enger Park could close down…
DULUTH, Minn. –At any given time and place, there are people who need mental health care and support. The problem is there are not enough people trained to provide that care. That is what brought a very unique group together in Duluth Monday. It is the start of a new program to train others in providing short-term mental health care…
DULUTH, Minn. — The former owner of Ganucci’s Restaurant in West Duluth has been sentenced to 6 years in prison after sexually assaulting two children. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says William Kalligher pleaded guilty Monday to Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Attempted First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Court documents say a 25-year-old man told police that Kalligher forced…
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration has stopped taking mobile app appointments to admit asylum-seekers at a Texas border crossing that connects to a notoriously dangerous Mexican city after advocates warned U.S. authorities that migrants were being targeted there for extortion. U.S. Customs and Border Protection gave no explanation for its decision to stop scheduling new appointments via the…
UPDATE (June 12, 12:30 p.m.) — The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle crash Monday morning. The motorcyclist is 20-year-old Leo Buxbaum. Police say he died from injuries related to the crash. UPDATE (June 12, 11:07 a.m.) — Duluth Police say the traffic fatality that occurred on West Arrowhead Road was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Did you know that during a hike, or even in your own yard, many of the plants around you are edible, or can be used as medicine. The Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers is a group that focuses on educating people about the impacts of plants in this community. This month dozens of people took an edible and…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A little over a year ago a pilot episode for a comedic sitcom wrapped up shooting in Chisholm. Now, the director is set to give his project its world premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood during the Dances with Films Festival. Based on a real town in Vermont, Canusa Street tells the story of a town…
DULUTH, Minn. — Parents and families honored the 10 anniversary of the Angel of Hope Memorial residing in Leif Erickson park with a vigil. The Angel of Hope Memorial has brought parents who have lost a child an area to grieve and remember. The memorial first started when a group of 5 families got together and wanted a place where…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new 20-minute video has been released by the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board involving the 2018 Husky refinery explosion and fire in Superior. The goal of the board is to “drive chemical safety change through independent investigations to protect people and the environment.” The 2018 incident injured 36 workers, caused roughly $550 million in damage…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s Grandma’s Marathon week in Duluth. In just days, more than 20,000 runners will converge on the city. This is the 46th year of Grandma’s Marathon. The race brings in close to $21 million of economic impact to the region every year. Race packet pickup starts Thursday at the DECC with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. On…
DULUTH, Minn. — Canal Park’s newest eatery opens at 8 a.m. Monday. The Social House had a soft open over the weekend. It’s located in the former Famous Dave’s location on the 300 block of South Lake Avenue. The Social House is described as a casual dining experience known for its giant pancakes for breakfast and hearty lunches. This…
DULUTH, Minn. — A nostalgic exhibit opens Monday at the Duluth Depot full of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts. The Duluth Central Alumni Association has compiled more than 150 artifacts ranging from band uniforms and cheerleader sweaters to the Trojan head from the gym floor and yearbooks. DCAA Central High School opened in 1892 in the Minnesota brownstone building…
