DULUTH, Minn. – A structure fire in Duluth’s Lakeside/Lester Park neighborhood has turned into another plea from firefighters to residents, after vehicles once again got in the way of fighting a fire. The department said five vehicles drove over one of the hydrant lines being used to fight the fire Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Edwards told FOX 21,…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Every day after school the Proctor High School Drama Club meets to practice their skills and rehearse their upcoming production. With a group of young students, the Drama Club have created their own family. “It is a family, it’s nice to come here and just relax and to have fun and just kind of forget about all…
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department & EMS received thousands of cans of drinking water from Anheuser-Busch. Fire Capt. Eric Monson said the 2,352 canned waters will help first responders stay hydrated when they battle wildfires and other disasters. “This generous donation will significantly enhance our emergency response capabilities and ensure that we can better serve and…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week, Chum is making sure the community is able to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to the community’s help, Chum is giving away 350 Thanksgiving boxes in total this year. And Monday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, was the first day of giving away 100 boxes. The boxes are a first-come, first-serve basis with…
DULUTH, Minn. — With holidays coming up, a fun cocktail can be perfect with a turkey or some ham. Duluth’s Vikre Distillery has guides and recipes to help you make a specialty drink such as a cosmopolitan or cider gin. You can pick up already prepared kits for home or you can stop by Vikre and enjoy their holiday cocktails…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liberty and Bell can spread their wings without fear. The two Thanksgiving turkeys played their part Monday in an annual holiday tradition at the White House: a president sparing them from becoming someone’s dinner. “I hereby pardon Liberty and Bell. Congratulations, birds,” Biden said after one of the National Thanksgiving Turkeys was placed on a table near him. The…
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Getting a big holiday meal on the table can be stressful for the cook (see “The Bear,” Season two, Episode six.) But for guests, just getting to the table also can be difficult, and there’s no Butterball hotline for harried travelers. The number of people traveling 50 miles (80 kilometers) or more from home for Thanksgiving…
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The Washington chattering class, often unsure what to make of outsiders, dubbed Rosalynn Carter the “Steel Magnolia” when she arrived as first lady. A devout Baptist and mother of four, she was diminutive and outwardly shy, with a soft smile and softer Southern accent. That was the “magnolia.” She also was a force behind Jimmy Carter’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. More than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, which is nearly 1 in 4 adults. One of the conditions that can occur because of diabetes is foot ulcers. That’s where St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth comes into play. St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center can help with the wound-healing…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the holidays closely approaching, homemade goods quickly start to fly off vendors tables. This is the third year that Glitterati hosted a Christmas craft and vendor show. More than 55 vendors filled the two floors at Clyde’s Malting Building. Soaps, sauces, hats, woodworking, and candles were few of the items for sale by local vendors. Something…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Community members from varying backgrounds placed rocks down in mourning at representatives Pete Stauber’s office door, calling for an end to violence in Israel. As the conflict in Israel only divides Muslims and Jewish communities further in the Middle East, a much different story is being told here in the Northland. Sunday afternoon, a local group of Jewish…
SHELL LAKE, Wis. — A Washburn County man was arrested after driving to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department Jail impaired with a 6-year-old in their vehicle. On Saturday at approximately 6:56 p.m., the Washburn County Sheriff Department Jail Staff advised that Anthony Koprowski of Spooner, Wis., was to pick up an intoxicated individual who was arrested earlier that evening. Upon…
RED WING, Minn. — The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brad Nagel. Nagel, age 57, was last heard from on Nov. 15 around 11:45 p.m. Nagel drives a 2005 Black Chevy Colorado with Minnesota license plate DLB-549. Nagel is an avid outdoorsman and investigators believe that he could have traveled anywhere in Minnesota…
FRIDLEY, Minn. — According to authorities, the search for a missing Fridley 12-year-old is now over. On Saturday, the Fridley Police Department requested public assistance in locating 12-year-old Corwin Panasuk. Panasuk left his home in Fridley around 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 and did not return. He was last spotted in the Blaine and Spring Lake Park area. Authorities canceled…
DULUTH, Minn. — Santa landed at Bentleyille Saturday night in a helicopter. Then it was time to turn on the lights, all 5 million of them. Thousands of people young and old were waiting to get into this holiday tradition to enjoy the wonder that is the 20th Anniversary of Bentleyville. Bentleyville is open each night from 5 pm to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Historical Society hosted a Native American Heritage Day Event to celebrate native authors. November is Native American Heritage Month, and the St. Louis Historical Society partnered with other groups to celebrate the month. One of those groups was the 1854 Treaty Authority, an organization that protects off-reservation hunting and fishing. Native American authors…
DULUTH, Minn. — At the Duluth Farmers Market the Holiday Spirit is in full swing, as the Hoffbauer Tree Farm is selling Christmas trees. Hoffbauer Farm has been selling trees at the Farmers Market for close to 20 years every holiday season. Trees aren’t the only Christmas greenery available, there is also wreaths and spruce pots. This year is also…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With Christmas just over a month away, even animals were getting into the holiday spirit on Saturday at the Humane Society of Douglas County’s Annual Santa Paws event. Furry friends had the chance to get their picture taken by Miss Lady Jane Photography if their owner donated any amount to the Humane Society. Most of the animals…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Depot is reminiscing on the history of Bentleyville as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. For the first time, the Depot will be displaying an exhibit dedicated to the history of Bentleyville. Old lights and artifacts are on display, including Santa’s original sleigh. The exhibit is free and will be open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M….
DULUTH, Minn. — The holiday spirt was in the air Friday night as people watched and took part in the 65th annual Christmas City of the North Parade. The parade had floats, candy and plenty of holiday cheer. Watch and take a listen to the sights and sounds from this years festive parade. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Local shops in the northland took part in Pink Friday on November 17, a spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to shop small this holiday season. Liila Boutique, a women’s clothing and gift store located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, was one of the shops apart of the national trend. Each year,…
As the weekend approached, the winds changed and the temperatures dropped just in time for the end of Minnesota’s firearms deer season, and the opening of the Wisconsin firearms season. In the Badger state’s Douglas County, deer stands have been checked out to make sure they’re still safe and make any needed repairs. Woods that have been quiet will soon…
DULUTH, Minn. — In a generous donation from Super One Foods, over 145,000 meals will be provided to families, children, and seniors this holiday season. Super One donated $48,457.94 to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. The effort in part of its Bag Hunger Campaign where customers at stores in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin rounded up or donated a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Season has officially started, and bell ringers and donations are badly needed. Red Kettle Queen and Director of Development Cyndi Lewis says they are already $3,000 short of where they were at last year. The goal for the holiday season is $225,000. To hope for more donations the Red Kettle Queen…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but so is the risk of fires in the kitchen. The Duluth Fire Department provides some strategies that will keep you and your family safe during this holiday season. On Thanksgiving, there are three to four times more fires than on a typical day. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fortunately,…
NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland. Categories: News, News – Latest News, News Update
DULUTH, Minn. — Two new affordable homes have now been listed on the market thanks to One Roof Community Housing in Duluth. The houses are Community Land Trust Homes which will sell to household incomes below 80% of the area median income. They are the first LANG model homes in the area, which is a standard model offered by Lagom…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday thousands of Starbucks workers participated in a one-day strike called the Red Cup Rebellion. The strike included Duluth Starbucks workers. The workers say the company is illegally refusing to bargain with baristas over staffing, scheduling, and other issues. Starbucks Workers United says they are unionizing because employees have been overworked and have been ignored when it…
HIBBING, Minn. — One person is dead after a fatal car accident Thursday night on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 International Straight Truck was traveling East on Grace Road across the Southbound lanes of Highway 169. A 2007 Toyota Prius was traveling South on Highway 169 when it came into contact with the straight…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior firefighters battled a wind-driver wildfire on Wisconsin Point Thursday evening. Multiple fire department units responded around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Moccasin Mike Road and Lake Shore Drive. Fire crews arrived on scene and reported “a sizable” fire on the beach area between Schafer Beach and Wisconsin Point Lot #1. “Fire crews utilized bladder packs,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A free store in the heart of downtown Superior is closing in December. Ruth House Twin Ports posted on social media Thursday that said “it’s with a sad heart” that The Ruth Free Store on Belknap Street will close Dec. 12. Operations will move back to the Ruth House Night Warmer Center at 632 Grand Avenue in…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A single vehicle accident has left one teen dead and another in critical condition. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. responders and law enforcement reported to a crash near Orr. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling westbound on Nett Lake Road and had gone off the road, flipped, and…
Dozens of nonprofits and schools across the Northland are making an extra push for fundraising today. It’s the 15th Annual Give to the Max Day and thousands of organizations across Minnesota are looking for donations. These include the Duluth Children’s Museum, the Superior Hiking Trail Association, and Chum. One Northland organization is spreading awareness of the dangers of cold weather…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are working together to warn customers not to fall for payment scams. It is all part of Utilities United Against Scams Day. The most common scam is customers getting a phone call or email saying their power will be shut off due to unpaid bills. The utility companies recommend…
Duluth, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department and Voyageur Bus Company are working to inform and educate drivers about the importance of stopping for school buses when the lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended. On Wednesday morning an educational trip was made to see the problem first hand. When you see the yellow and red lights flashing…
DULUTH, Minn. — For some the warm weather in Duluth may be great, but for skiing and snowboarding operations such as Spirit Mountain it is delaying the start of their winter season. Usually, Spirit Mountain would be making snow for about a week at this time with the season starting Black Friday. However, that is looking unlikely this year. Interim…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Fiber Guild’s Annual Fiber Fair & Sale will return on November 18 to the First United Methodist Church (The Coppertop) in Duluth. Duluth Fiber Guild President Kit Sitter joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. The sale will feature items such as handwoven scarves, jewelry, garments, fiber for spinning, handspun yarn, holiday…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth woman has been charged in the death of a pit bull that Animal Allies said was the worst case of animal abuse they’ve ever seen. Rainna Korby Rainna Korby, 24, is charged with one felony count of animal torture. The criminal complaint says Korby knew of the dog’s deteriorating condition but did nothing about it….
(Nov. 15) — Searchers from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered the body of 27-year-old Andrew DeRock, according to a release from Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard. DeRock had been missing since Oct. 28 after a canoeing incident on the Minong Flowage in Douglas County. Ryan Busch, who was also missing…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Cenovus Superior Refinery responded to an emergency railcar leak Tuesday. Cenovus Energy told FOX 21 the railcar was not theirs but belonged to a railroad company with cars at the plant. On Wednesday, Cenovus said the issue had been resolved and no external emergency response was required. Superior Fire Chief Cam Vollbrecht told FOX 21, it’s his…
A Northland attorney got some major recognition today. Bayfield’s Kimberly Lawton was named Wisconsin District Attorney of the Year. In the last seven years, Lawton has handled over 1,000 criminal cases. Her prosecutions have led to numerous convictions of serious crimes, including homicide, sexual assault, and possession of child pornography. When nominating Lawton, her colleagues said: “in short: this woman…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, pushing the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk despite arguments that the team has more than enough money and doesn’t deserve such a sizable government subsidy. The Senate approved the legislation on…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday for the first time the Women Innovators Conference which has historically been held at the U of M campus in the cities was also held at the same time here at UMD. The event is all about helping women understand how to take their innovation and business ideas to impact. Which can go from sketches…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The general election in Duluth was a week ago Tuesday and some people may still have election signs out on their front lawn. Well, there is something you can do with them. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District or WLSSD is partnering with Atlas Games, a company who publishes board games, card games, and role-playing games. So…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two competitors from Denfeld High School Girls Swim & Dive will compete in Class A of the 2023 State Tournament November 16-18 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. In the Section 7A standings, senior Liv Christner took 2nd place and will compete at state for the second year. Meanwhile, 10th grader Claire Roufs came in 4th…
LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade in…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a week since one of the most contentious mayoral races in Duluth’s history came to an end with Roger Reinert defeating incumbent Emily Larson. And now, leaders in the DFL Party who backed Larson are analyzing what went right and what went wrong. One of those people is Joel Sipress, former Duluth city councilor of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A little more than two weeks after Adam Johnson died after being cut by a skate blade, local police have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter. In a release issued by the South West Yorkshire Police Department today, the man arrested was not identified but remains in police custody. Local police opened an investigation into the…
Lovebug was a dog whose story captured the hearts and minds of the Duluth community. Starving and emaciated, he was brought to Animal Allies late Friday afternoon. A team of staffers there kicked into emergency mode. Lovebug being comforted Nichole Facciotto, Humane Education Manager for Animal Allies said, “His body temperature was so low we couldn’t even get a reading…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried their hands at doing chest compressions on manikins. Volunteer Brooke Defoe said her father, at the age of 35, passed away after going into cardiac arrest. She hopes…
