DULUTH, Minn. — On Sunday, the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Duluth held a special service honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Monday’s holiday. The Central Hillside Gospel Choir opened the ceremony in style. Sunday’s worship focused on MLK’s message of how love and acceptance can drive away hate. “The civil rights movement, while centering the injustice against African Americans,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Cloquet staple is just hours away from opening up their second location a little closer to the Twin Ports. Pedro’s Grill and Cantina will be ready to serve the community of Superior starting 11 a.m. on Monday. The authentic Mexican restaurant has been around for 18 years now. Owners say the menu as you know it…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman has launched what he’s calling the Duluth Download. It’s a bi-monthly newsletter emailed to whoever signs up. Forman said he’ll be talking all things council and politics within the city, allowing him to dive deeper into topics that people may not see on the news or on social media. “Just this last…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Commissioner Ashley Grimm has announced her reelection campaign. Grimm made the announcement Sunday afternoon on the steps of the County Courthouse in Duluth. Grimm said she’s proud of investments made into Duluth’s western neighborhoods since she was elected to the county board in 2020, like repairing the YWCA Young Mom’s Program building and parking…
Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire HIBBING, Minn. — The dangerously cold air gave firefighters a battle during a house fire in Hibbing over the weekend. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the Birchlane Trailer Court, just off of 41st Street East, according to the Northland Fire Wire. Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire Firefighters were faced with strong winds and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mike Berman, who grew up in Duluth and was former Vice President Walter Mondale’s deputy chief of staff, has died at the age of 84. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), released the following statement about his passing: “Mike Berman lived an incredible life dedicated to public service. From a modest background growing up in Duluth, where his…
DULUTH, Minn. — When there’s wind– there are waves, and on Lake Superior this weekend, surfers took the wind as an opportunity to make a splash. Multiple people got in the water near Brighton Beach and Lester River to catch a wave. With low water temps, the surfers geared up in wetsuits to stay warm. With high wind gusts, waves…
DULUTH, Minn.– On one side of Lake Superior there’s open water, but in the Duluth Harbor anglers are taking advantage of the newly made ice. Around a dozen ice shacks were set up off of Park Point Saturday morning. Saturday also kicked off Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend in Minnesota, where residents can fish for free when accompanied by…
DULUTH, Minn. — Planning a wedding can be a big and overwhelming task. Wherever you are in the planning process– whether you’re just starting, or putting on the finishing details, the Duluth Wedding Show had everything you need for your perfect day. “I love that we have this entire area to showcase so many great vendors, so brides can come…
DULUTH, Minn. — Portman Youth Hockey was finally able to hit the ice for their 2nd annual Great Skate Event. Skaters and parents gathered at the Portman Community Center for the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Last year the Great Skate raised over $10,000, helping fund the costs of equipment, facility management and tournaments. The lack of cold temps…
DULUTH, Minn. — A temporary closure of Fourth Avenue East between First and Second Streets is planned for Monday, January 15 to allow for work on the new medical district parking ramp near Essentia Health’s downtown Duluth campus. The contractor will need to close that section of Fourth Avenue East through March of 2025 and will result in the following…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — A little over two and a half decades ago Nick Alexander joined the Superior police department. It was his first job in police work. Since then Alexander has held just about every job that exists in the police department. As friends and colleagues stopped for his retirement party Friday afternoon, Alexander spoke about his roles in the…
Upper Red Lake, Minn. — Two men are safe after the vehicle they were on broke through ice on Upper Red Lake Thursday. This incident comes just one day after the vehicle restriction on Upper Red Lake, put in place December 30, was lifted. At 5:09 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received a…
There will soon be some new places for out-of-town visitors to stay in Duluth. Eight of them to be exact. Or, at least eight suites. There was a good-old-fashioned ribbon-cutting Friday in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It was next to the outdoor seating area of the OMC Smokehouse. That’s not a coincidence, because the restaurant owners bought the long-standing Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s largest employer, Cirrus Aircraft, unveiled its newest aircraft Thursday night in multi-state live production broadcast on YouTube. Cirrus says the SR Series G7 features touchscreen interfaces, large high-resolution displays, advanced safety systems and increased legroom. Cirrus Aircraft was founded in 1984. The company has six locations in the United States, including Duluth, Grand Forks, Knoxville, Greater…
Special efforts continue with a commitment to remember veterans at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. Gifts were delivered there Wednesday by the Bong Veterans Historical Center after their holiday collection drive. American Legion Bong Post 435 played an active role in the effort. Commander Butch Liebaert said it is the culmination of a year-round attempt to help all…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Erick Hudson is the Douglas County Veteran’s Service Officer. He says he has heard from many veterans who have not been able to get an appointment to see their doctor, at the Superior VA Clinic for sometimes up to a year. “So for about the last year we’ve had issues with a lot of veterans being able…
NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving his own closing argument, Donald Trump took in his lawyer’s summation as a glowering, arms-folded spectator at the end of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, hours after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the judge’s house. Police checked out the threat at Judge Arthur Engoron’s Long Island home, which came a day…
DULUTH, Minn. — “Dry January” is the latest trend taking the nation by storm in 2024, leaving businesses in the booze industry dry of sales in an already slow season. However, many have adapted their menus to include mocktails, or zero-proof cocktails, like Vikre Distillery. Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about…
DULUTH, Minn. – A suspect took St. Louis County deputies on a pursuit Wednesday that ended in a crash. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on West Central Entrance. In a news release, the Duluth Police Department said a pit maneuver was used on the vehicle by a deputy after using spike strips. The vehicle eventually crashed and hit two…
DULUTH, Minn. – Four firearms are more than 1,200 fentanyl pills are off the streets of Duluth after a successful arrest by the Lake Superior Violent Offender task Force. The search warrant and arrest happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday on the 800 block of North 11th Avenue East. A 21-year-old was arrested while in the process of delivering fentanyl pills…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Dozens of friends and family held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night outside the Super 8 in Cloquet where two people were killed Monday by a man with a gun. The vigil was organized by the family of 22-year-old Shellby Trettel. Shellby was the young woman who worked at the front desk of the hotel for at least…
If there’s ever a time when Duluth’s new mayor is not available, he now has an official back up. In a formal proclamation Wednesday, Mayor Roger Reinert named At-Large City Councilor Arik Forsman as acting mayor whenever necessary. Reinert is still an active Navy Reservist and says at times he will be called away. For example, next week he will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department released the names of the two victims who were shot and killed Monday at the Super 8. One of those victims is Patrick Roers, 35, of Deer River. His sister, Ellen, said Patrick was known to his sisters and brothers as Bubba because he weighed nearly 10 pounds when he was born and…
STONY POINT, Minn. – The lack of ice on Lake Superior so far this winter gave surfers the chance to get out on the water Wednesday. Over a half-dozen people took advantage of the waves being formed along the North Shore, gathering at Stony Point to catch the few seconds the right waves would allow. Duluth resident Bailey Bence says he…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Lake Superior Ice Festival is all set to take place January 26th and 27th. Even with the warmer temps and lack of snow the City of Superior says there will still be lots for families to do. Taking place at Barkers Island people can enjoy ice sculptures, fireworks, smore’s, mini golf, and activities just for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — One organization hosted a free Mental Health First Aid training to help law enforcement officials on the job. The training hosted by Marsh McLennan Agency or MMA offers key skills to help manage a situation where officials may need to engage with someone facing a mental health challenge. Attending the event was first responders and those who…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department has released the names of the victims and suspect in the Cloquet shooting that happened Monday night. Authorities say the suspect who was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified as 32-year-old Nicholas Elliot Lenius of Ramsey, Minnesota. The victim found inside a car in the parking lot of…
CLOQUET, Minn. – We are learning more about the life of a young woman who was one of two people shot to death Monday night at the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet. The father of 22-year-old victim Shellby Trettel calls his daughter’s death a “senseless act of violence.” Tuesday: (Cloquet Police Chief Provides Update On Super 8 Shooting Fatalities) Shellby…
The unthinkable happened in Cloquet Monday night. Two victims were shot and the suspect was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gun wound, according to police. The Mayor of Cloquet, Roger Maki, held a press conference Tuesday morning. “I’d like to share my heartfelt sympathies to the victims of this horrible incident 0:41 Mayor Maki asked the public to give…
CLOQUET, Minn. — In Cloquet, the Super 8 is much quieter in the parking lot today. And while we attempted to talk with the other businesses in this area, they didn’t want to talk to us. But we did talk to residents in the area as well as a business owner a little further away who gave us their reaction…
BARNUM, Minn. — A Barnum High School student is facing serious charges after police say she cut another student with a box cutter. The suspect is a 14-year-old girl. The victim is a 16-year-old boy. The incident was reported around 9 a.m. Tuesday. The school was placed on lockdown during the incident. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said the boy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Piedmont Elementary School went into a soft lockdown Tuesday. The lockdown happened around 12:15 p.m. Duluth police told FOX 21 that a parent was causing a disturbance at the school. Police requested a soft lockdown as a precaution. The parent was trespassed from school property. Nobody was injured. Below is the full e-mail alert to parents: Dear…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library is encouraging teens to come and hang out through programs like today’s Gaming Event. The library invited students from sixth to twelfth grade to hang out, play board games, try out the Nintendo Switch, and enjoy some snacks. According to Senior Library Technician Heidi Harrison, many of the teenagers came from Harbor City…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — UW-Superior students took home third place in an international supply chain competition. They competed against students from universities around the globe, including China, France, and Algeria. All seventy one teams created sustainable solutions to real-world supply chain challenges, according to Khadija Ajmal, UWS Assistant Professor of Transportation and Logistics. That’s what this competition exposed students to, to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department held a press conference Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. on the shooting that happened Monday night. Categories: Crime, News, News – Latest News
Law enforcement investigators spent the night at the crime scene in Cloquet. Investigators say a man shot and killed a female desk clerk, and then shot another man who was sitting in a car. The gunman then shot himself. Tuesday morning, Chief Derek Randall said investigators were still looking for answers for what happened at the Super 8 motel. He…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you are feeling bleu, but want to feel cheddar, a gouda idea would be to head over to Yes, Cheese in Superior and they will have you feeling sharp again in no time. Kimber Johnson grew up on a dairy farm and is well acquainted with what cheeses the various creameries in Wisconsin have to offer….
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. — A house fire in Ashland County resulted in in the death of one person. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in around 5:30 p.m. Monday of a fully engulfed structure fire on Salo Road, in the Township of White River. Authorities say when deputies arrived on scene the homeowner was unaccounted for. When…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wisconsin representatives gathered at Superior’s Government Center Monday unveiling a plan to legalize medical marijuana. The bill would create a limited plan for medical marijuana use to those with serious, chronic diseases such as cancer or those with severe chronic pain. There would be 5 state-run dispensaries and smokeable marijuana would not be allowed. The smokeless options…
DULUTH, Minn. — Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching for students looking to get their hands on “free money.” Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Executive Director Patty Salo Downs and Duluth Superior Community Area Foundation Community (DSCAF) Impact Specialist Amber Burns joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about $2 million in scholarships available to students in…
DULUTH, Minn.– January is Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month, and the Duluth Trafficking Awareness Group is hosting events throughout the month to recognize the daunting issue. Monday AICHO hosted an opening ceremony that kicked off a series of events taking place in the Twin Ports. Including multiple information sessions surrounding human trafficking awareness. Monday’s ceremony featured the 2024 Brave…
10:15 p.m. Update: The Cloquet Police Department released new information on Monday evening’s active shooter incident. Around 6:30 p.m., an employee of the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet called 911 to report they’d found another hotel employee who looked like she’d been attacked, according to the news release. Cloquet police responded to find a 22-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. …
Pete Johnson, a Duluth firefighter, announced he is running for the seat left open by Representative Liz Olson. Olson represents central and western Duluth in District 8A. Johnson says he has been thinking about running for office for a long time and he knows that campaigning is always a family affair. He says his wife and kids are supportive and…
A crash on the Bong Bridge closed lanes headed to Duluth from Superior on Monday. The lanes were closed late morning, and according to the Superior Police Department the lanes opened back up at 1:25 p.m. The crash included a semi-truck whose cab ended up bent to the driver’s side. There is no word on any injuries. The closed lanes…
CASS LAKE, Minn. — The man who died after his ATV fell through the ice on Pike Bay on Friday has been identified. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the report came in at 11:15 a.m. Friday that 82-year-old Thomas Steele, of Bemidji had been traveling on the ice when it broke through and went into the water. Steele was…
DULUTH, Minn. Since 1858, with only minor modifications, the state seal of Minnesota has not been changed. However, beginning May 11 there will be a new Minnesota state seal. It features a loon, the north star, wild rice, water, and evergreens. The seal is used to attest to the official status of government documents. In St. Louis County the state…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea. The bill would limit medical marijuana only to severely ill people with chronic diseases such as cancer and allow for…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights. Alaska Airlines decided to restrict the aircraft from long flights over water so the plane “could return very quickly to an airport” if…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing held its annual awards and retirement ceremony at the DECC Sunday. Before awards were given this afternoon, the Fighter Wing looked back on its accomplished work during the past year, reflecting on its 75th anniversary of service. Awards were presented to multiple levels of service members –from a Pilot to Non-Commissioned Officers. The…
