KEEWATIN, Minn. — There’s a new $150-million pellet production plant In Keewatin. The new pellets contain less silica and more iron ore than traditional iron-ore pellets. Work began on the new U.S. Steel plant in 2022 and was completed last month on time and within budget. During its construction phase, 250 construction jobs were created. Now in its operational phase,…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you have been inside the Holiday Center in downtown Duluth the last couple of days, you will have noticed it is getting some new artwork. Anne Labovitz grew up in Duluth and has been doing art exhibitions all over the world for 30 years. North Shore Blue is the name of the work on display in…
The ice is gone, the temps are rising and the rivers are ready for rafting. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting are ready to get people out on the St. Louis River this Memorial Day weekend and the rest of the summer for wild adventures on the rapids. “You’re gonna to get wet. That’s the biggest thing. People always ask, is someone gonna…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An exciting announcement made Thursday for the Bong Veterans Historical Center. Richard Bong’s P-38 fighter plane, Marge, has been discovered in Papua New Guinea. A team from Pacific Wrecks, a nonprofit World War II historical preservation group started the expedition on May 1st. In the announcement Thursday live from the field crews said they found something that…
DULUTH, Minn. — A group of teen photographers are having their work showcased at an art gallery this weekend. The nine aspiring photographers are with the Youth Photography Club through the Duluth Art Institute. The photos range from various subjects such as nature, animals and buildings. Here’s what some of the young photographers said about their favorite photo they are…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the weather warming up, one local bookstore is introducing book lovers to the latest reads and events happening this summer. Zenith Bookstore in Duluth says one new trend they are seeing is romance and fantasy books combined. There are also plenty of new mystery, literary fiction and non-fiction books. Popular non-fiction reads that are selling are…
DULUTH, Minn. — The rains cleared early enough for a big thank you Wednesday, although this cookout had plenty of shelter. It was a big appreciation day for everyone who helps with emergency medical responses. St. Luke’s has been putting on the event for over a decade. Inside the emergency ambulance garage, there was warm food and a warm “Thank…
DULUTH, Minn. — May is Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the number 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. St. Luke’s Neurologist Siddhart Mehta joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to discuss stroke awareness, and how to recognize and act on stroke symptoms. Mehta also…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet students took what they have learned in the classroom to the outdoors on Wednesday. It all happened at the St. Louis River. 7th grade science class students got to collect macroinvertebrates which are little bugs using a net. That will then tell them what water quality the river is. Another group got to test water chemistry…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, May 22, marked exactly three weeks since pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment in Duluth’s Civic Center. There were around 10 tents set up Wednesday evening. One protester, who did not want to be named, has been at the encampment since the beginning. He said Homeland Security asked the group to move off federal land near…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year again, where the Frosty Ridge Alpaca farm dedicates a day to shearing alpacas of their fiber, giving them some relief from the heat during the summer months. Fox 21’s Photojournalist Paige Hansen has more on the process. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Crash scene CANOSIA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A Duluth girl has died after a UTV side-by-side she was riding in rolled into some trees earlier this month in Canosia Township, according to Sgt. Eric Sathers. Meanwhile, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says criminal charges could soon be filed against the driver. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. May 6 near…
DULUTH, Minn. — “The Bulldogs of the 148th Fighter Wing are ready to provide a trained and equipped aviation package of airmen and Block 50 F-16 aircraft to meet the needs of our deployed location,” said Col. Nate Aysta, Commander of the 148th Fighter Wing. The Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing is getting ready to deploy about 300 personnel…
ESKO, Minn. — Updates on a fundraiser for the Esko Band is music to their ears! The spring band concert was held Tuesday evening. It was there that the music boosters program discussed the need for new Timpani drums. The drums have aged quite a bit, and it is time to replace them. The instruments are not cheap, they currently…
DULUTH, Minn. — Memorial Blood Centers celebrated the opening of their new state-of-the-art donor center Tuesday. The new spot is located on East Central Entrance in Duluth. The large space was completely gutted and remodeled to fit the needs for those donating blood. Around 8 to 10 people can donate at the same time. This is the first location where…
DULUTH, Minn. — With natural disasters out of our control, readiness is key. An important conference took place at the DECC, where discussions surrounding hazard preparation was the main topic. The Under One Roof Conference had keynote speakers, and breakout sessions. This was to ensure participants learned about how they can prepare for the unknown. Specifically, tornadoes, flash floods and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Playhouse presents a theatrical prequel to Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher, running May 24 – June 2 at the NorShor Theatre. Evan Kelly, who is playing the role of Black Stache (aka Captain Hook), and Jake Mathey, who is played the role of the Boy (or Peter Pan), joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A detective with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accused of hit-and-run while under the influence of alcohol. Superior police told FOX 21 Matthew DeRosia, 50, was arrested Sunday around 10:15 p.m. after an officer saw his vehicle sparking from a blown-out tire. The incident unfolded on the 1100 block of E. Fifth Street. Upon further investigation,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over the last two decades, the number of traffic-related deaths in Minnesota has declined by 37 percent through 2023. The Toward Zero Deaths program in that same period has brought many different groups together to work on making roads safer and changing people’s driving behaviors and habits to reduce crashes. On Tuesday, more than 80 regional traffic…
DULUTH, Minn. — Maybe you’ve stopped by Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth for a movie, comedy show, or bite to eat. What you might not know is that upstairs, you could become a filmmaker of your own. The Minnesota Media Arts School offers classes for any skill level, both here at the Zeitgeist Film Lab and the Minnesota Discovery Center in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Red Lobster has avoided closure as the company files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Red Lobster’s website now listing more than 90 stores as closed across 27 states. Some of the stores are having kitchen equipment up for auction on an online restaurant liquidator. Red Lobster was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando. The company…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer. The sale, from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine, will be allocated in increments of 100,000 barrels at a time. The approach will…
SAGINAW, Minn. — Springtime for one Minnesota man can only mean one thing; time spent outside mushroom foraging. Trading in his suit and tie for a basket and pocket knife, Mike Kempinich has called the woods his office for the past 15 years. “It’s like a big Easter egg hunt. There is always something fun, and finding it is just…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth waste management company with a fun name is expanding their services. Twin Ports Trailer Trash started in 2014 as a full-service junk removal to adding dumpster rentals in 2019. Now just in time for spring cleaning they have added a drop-off location. Starting June 1st customers can stop by the site at 215 South 37th…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday women operated businesses were recognized for their part in the community. Women’s Business Alliance North was named the 2024 Women’s Business Center of Excellence in Minnesota. The WBA North provides support to female entrepreneurs through advising, training and opportunities. A discussion was held at Mexico Lindo for female businesses owners who shared their experiences around…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth hosted a listening session at Lincoln Park Middle School Monday evening to unveil proposed alternative modifications to W Skyline Pkwy in front of Enger Tower, as an attempt to increase non-motorized access, decrease speed and increase public safety. A city engineer says the Skyline Parkway loop could temporarily turn into a one-way road,…
The people and programs working hard to help others, got some financial help themselves Monday. There are many efforts in our area to help those in need. Some prime examples would be the Damiano Center or the Salvation Army. They are just two of twenty-eight non-profits that will be receiving grants from the Northland Foundation. In the first quarter of…
DRUMMOND, Wi — The band Foreigner will be at the DECC this September. The group will have a local high school choir join them onstage to sing with the band. Four local schools were competing for this honor and this morning the winner was announced on KQDS radio The top vote-getter to sing with Foreigner was Drummond High, a small school…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Construction has started for a main road over in Superior. The condition of Hammond Avenue has degraded over time according to the City of Superior. The reconstruction will be divided into 2 phases. The first phase starting Monday closing traffic from Belknap to North 21st Street. The project will include a new roadway, installation of storm sewers…
(AP) — Target plans to cut prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, from diapers to milk, as inflation cuts into household budgets and more Americans pay closer attention to their spending. The price cuts, already applied to 1,500 items, will eventually include 5,000 food, drink and essential household goods. Target and other retailers are increasingly catering to customers…
Curtain Falls (Cliff Wold’s Outfitting Co. 2017) UPDATE (May 20, 10:45 a.m.) — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in the search for two missing canoers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. 41-year-old Jesse Melvin Haugen from Cambridge, Minnesota and 40-year-old Reis Melvin Grams of Lino Lakes, Minnesota are the two missing…
DULUTH, Minn. — In celebration of 130 years of serving the northland, YWCA Duluth will hold its annual Mission Soirée on Thursday, May 30 to raise funds to continue its programs. YWCA Operations and Communication Manager Asin Biiwaash-Smith joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the event and its purpose. The Mission Soirée will take place…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and several other officials were found dead on Monday, hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. The crash comes as the Middle East remains unsettled by the Israel-Hamas war, during which Raisi, who was 63, under Supreme…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday was the final day of the 15th Duluth Air and Aviation Expo. Crowds gathered with their eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of this year’s performers. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great day to be an America and wave the flag,” said long-time announcer Rob Reider. “The 2024 Duluth Air and Aviation Expo…starts now!”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Last year in Duluth, a record number of opioid-related overdoses were recorded. There were a total of 480 opioid-related overdoses, including 46 deaths. In 2013, there were 42 opioid-related overdoses and one death. Jessica Nickila, coordinator of the Duluth Police Department’s Substance Use Response Team (SURT), said the over prescribing of opioids decades ago in our area…
DULUTH, Minn. — Kids got to learn and explore, all while having fun at the 3rd annual Steam Festival at the St. Louis County Depot on Saturday. Organizers at the Depot said the Steam Festival is one of the most popular events each year, and that hailed true as families packed the Depot for the educational event. Kids could interact…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As graduation season continues, it was students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s turn to walk the stage for their commencement ceremony. Around 300 students attended the in-person commencement, with around 630 students graduating in total. Friends and family cheered on the Yellowjacket students at the ceremony. This year UWS saw more graduate degrees earned then ever before….
DULUTH, Minn.– A walk was held in Duluth on Saturday for 7-year-old Roya Snyder who received a life-saving heart transplant in February. The walk was put on by COTA for Roya, with 100% of the funds raised going towards transplant related expenses. The walk had a great turnout and organizers estimate that around $20,000 was raised. The Children’s Organ Transplant…
DULUTH, Minn. — An enjoyable day swimming at the Edgewater Hotel ended badly for a Superior mom and her daughter. The family says the two received an electric shock, hospitaliizing the mother. The family says the mother, Heather Paquette, reached to open the gate to the outside whirlpool area and received a strong electric shock. According to her mother, Melissa…
DULUTH, Minn.– Friday was a great day to bring out the bikes. With May being National Bike Month, people ditched the cars on their commute Friday morning. Riders also had the opportunity for bike checks and mechanical advice. Raising awareness about safety and sharing the roadways is also a large part of bike month. Being able to educate the public…
Describing it as a story of “light triumphing over darkness,” a Duluth Catholic priest once accused of sexual abuse returned to his church Friday. Standing in front of supportive congregation members, Father William Graham said the immediate task will be to pray together and listen to each other. The Duluth Diocese removed Graham from the St. Michael’s Parish for almost…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation is preparing for a summer of fun. There are many free programs at parks all around town for all ages from pickleball for adults and seniors, canoeing, family fishing, and pop up plays in the parks for kids. One big event that takes place every summer is their Music in the Park Concert…
DULUTH, Minn. — Practice was well underway this morning for the Duluth Airshow. But while eyes were trained on the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, another plane was ready for takeoff. The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is a World World II-era liaison plane. During the war, the L-5 was used for artillery spotting, bringing ammunition to the frontlines, and evacuating severely wounded…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth-based catering company is expanding their operations with a new small event space. MidCoast Catering is located on Central Avenue in West Duluth. The owner purchased the law office next door to create the Tasting Room. The space can be used for business luncheons, groom’s dinners, birthday parties or any other private social gatherings. It can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, the Duluth Salvation Army hosted its first-ever Black and White Ball fundraiser at the Clyde Malting Building. The event not only had dinner, drinks, and dancing, but several opportunities to raise money for the Salvation Army. There was a wine pull and silent auction, featuring Minnesota sports memorabilia and lots of goodies from local businesses. It…
DULUTH, Minn. — Americorps is looking for 45 tutors to help students with reading and math this coming Fall. A total of 1,700 tutors are needed across the state of Minnesota. Early Learning Tutor Paige Blosberg and Duluth Tutor Recruiter Mikayla Karels joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday to highlight the need and provide additionally information. No teaching…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have landed in Duluth ahead of the big air show this weekend. The 15th Duluth Airshow is just about ready for take off. This weekend’s headliner, The Thunderbirds, includes eight pilots who will demonstrate the speed and accuracy of their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. Major Jeffrey Downie — call sign “Simmer”…
Who doesn’t like a garage sale? Especially if it’s for a good cause– and there are no price tags! That’s the deal in Carlton at the Four Seasons Sports Complex. Tables are filled with toys, kitchen items, books– you name it. It’s put on and organized by volunteers– literally and officially. The Volunteers Services Organization does it every year. It helps…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If the walls at Northwest Outlet could talk, they would have an interesting story to tell. The store’s first 70 years and the three generations of the Miller family have operated and expanded the store. Today, the store is perhaps best known as an outdoors outfitter for generations of customers. But Scott Miller, who has worked at…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD’s 1971 kitchen, originally designed to serve 800 students is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover to better service the campus community. The main kitchen is located underground, and nearby offices will be converted for expansion needs. The new kitchen total costs are about $25 million. It is designed to be more efficient and include newer equipment. As for…
