HIGHLAND, Wis. (FOX 9) – A few miles outside the small town of Highland, Wisconsin, in Douglas County, there’s a monument to pursuing your passion. At 10 feet high, 22 feet wide, and weighing in at more than 24,000 pounds, this oval-shaped sphere is believed to be the heaviest ball of twine in the world. “I love it. I love things like…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth comedian Maria Bamford is getting ready to put on a special one-hour comedy show at Zeitgiest Thursday in honor of her father, Dr. Joel Bamford, who died over the weekend. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger interviewed Joel in 2016, along with Bamford’s late mother, Marilynn, and sister, Sarah. It was all about Bamford’s Netflix series “Lady Dynamite.”…
DULUTH, Minn. – Are you still making St. Patrick’s Day plans? Look no further than your local Dubh Linns Brew Pub. Starting at 11am the doors will be open for a full day of family friendly fun, this will include games, contests, and even Ceili dance lessons. Enjoy an array of authentic Irish meals with live music including a group…
DULUTH, Minn. – As if we haven’t seen enough of it, more snow is coming to the Northland. Back-to-back snow systems aren’t too common during the month of March, where typically it’ll be snow then rain or vice versa. Staff at the Duluth National Weather Service predict strong winds and near blizzard conditions in the coming days. Those expected to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The following information below is a Wednesday afternoon update from the city of Duluth about the upcoming winter storm for tonight and into Friday. City of Duluth staff are monitoring the weather forecasts provided by NWS Duluth. The National Weather Service in Duluth is forecasting a Winter Storm Warning for all of northeast Minnesota that will begin…
Removing Snow from the Interior of the Mall DULUTH, Minn. — On day two of the partial roof collapse at the Miller Hill Mall, crews moved in with machines Wednesday to begin clean-up and snow removal efforts. While representatives from the mall have not provided many details other than they’re thankful nobody was hurt, a manager of one of the…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Students at Proctor High School are gearing up for their future with a career fair Wednesday. Essentia Health hosted the event at the Proctor High School. 8th through 12th grade students were able to check out 16 different departments with Essentia. Staff says they try to expose students to as many pathways as possible. And by providing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bridgeman’s restaurant in Duluth is looking green for St. Patrick’s Day on Friday. They’re offering festive items on their menu with the main course offered all day Friday being the corned beef and cabbage dinner. It comes with slow roasted corned beef, roasted veggies, bread, and a creamy mustard sauce. But at Bridgeman’s the mega malts are…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration was focused “intensely” on lowering health care costs and took aim at “MAGA” Republicans who he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans. Biden used a speech in Las Vegas where he was wrapping a three-day Western swing to make the case there…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature unveiled a bill Wednesday that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban and clarify when abortions that protect the health of the mother would be allowed, but would not return the same rights that were in place under Roe v. Wade. The move comes as…
UPDATE (March 15, 1:25 p.m.) — The Miller Hill Mall will remain closed through at least Thursday after a portion of the roof collapsed Tuesday morning. This is according to a statement from the Miller Hill Mall, which is below: “We are grateful there were no injuries as result of a portion of the roof collapsing and for the swift…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state’s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables. Low-potency products containing THC derived from industrial hemp instead of full-strength cannabis have been legal in Minnesota since last year. But the law that…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Connecting Principles segment, Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas stopped by the morning newscast to talk about all things happening in the district. Magas highlighted current successes and challenges at hand, along with steps moving toward the end of the school year and into next. Categories: Connecting Principles, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SMALL LAKE, Minn. – A 6-year-old drowned to death Sunday after falling through the ice on Small Lake in Aitkin County. The sheriff’s office got the call for help around 1:30 p.m. The boy fell through ice next to a dock and in an area normally used as an ice skating rink. The ice was covered with snow at the…
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report involving February’s Cirrus plane crash in Duluth that killed one of the aircraft company’s longtime employees. The NTSB said pilot David Rathbun was the only person on board the 2016 SR22 Cirrus aircraft. Courtesy: Daniel Rathbun He took off from the Duluth International Airport around 4 p.m. Feb. 24. The…
The Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training hosted dozens of businesses at a career fair Tuesday. The primary focus was to highlight careers that are accessible with general education and also provide a ladder of opportunities. The event was held at Black Bear Casino. Employers ranged in fields like human services, business and natural resources. Rowdy Egger, a senior at…
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ryan Redington, a two-time Beargrease Champion, has won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which his grandfather helped co-found. Redington’s dog team pulled him down Nome’s main street shortly after noon on Tuesday, sliding him under the iconic burled arch finish line. The 40-year-old Redington will pocket about $50,000 for the win. Redington’s grandfather,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Following the pro-boxing event that took place at The Garden in Canal Park last Friday, we caught up with the main event winner, Danny “Lionheart” Huffman, to see how he’s feeling after the big win. In the fourth round Huffman took the win with a TKO victory, which improved his professional record to 8-2-1 and made a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new pub with a familiar flavor opened its doors in Superior Tuesday. Central Pub, located on the southwest corner of the Central Flats apartment building on Belknap Street, has been in the works for about a year and a half. The owners are the same people who ran Tavern 105 in Superior before its doors were…
Duluth, Minn. –The Duluth City Council held its regular meeting on Monday night and on the agenda was a resolution to support an international treaty banning nuclear weapons. The resolution failed as the final vote was tied at four to four Last week on International Women’s Day, a group of supporters in Duluth held a rally on the steps of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Officials are on scene of a partial roof collapse at Miller Hill Mall Tuesday morning, according to the Duluth Fire Department. No injuries reported. (3/14) 12:00 pm UPDATE: The Fire Chief has called a press conference to address the collapse this afternoon. More details to come. The Auditors Service Center, in a separate part of the Mall,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Winter isn’t giving up just yet with impressive snow totals over the weekend. And for Duluth plow crews, that’s meant 16-hour shifts since Saturday working through thousands of intersections, and thousands of miles of roadways. All of this, as a potential second storm in a week is eying the Northland in just days. It’s no secret, frustrations…
FOX 21 was once again representing at this year’s Hunger Bowl Twin Ports bowling tournament. The event raised money for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg and Ken Slama greased up their bowling shoes for the cause. News Director Steve Goodspeed cheered them on. The tournament was held a Superior Lanes in Superior. For…
Boxing fans packed The Garden in Canal Park Friday night for a big pro boxing event. Hundreds of people showed up to cheer on their family member or friend in the ring. Duluth’s own Danny “Lionheart” Huffman took the big win with a TKO victory, which improved his professional boxing record to 8-2-1. His young son was there, too. Zach…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the Hayward Intermediate School to promote his budget proposal and funding for schools on Monday. One major theme of Evers’ proposed funding is taking care of school districts needs before they need to turn to the community and ask them to raise property taxes on themselves to fund aging buildings, staffing shortages,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Flo Rida is coming to Bayfront Festival Park on June 30th. He’s known for his upbeat songs since his debut in 2007, such as “Low,” “Whistle,” “My House,” and more. It might be too warm to wear your apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur, but this concert will go on rain or shine. General admission…
Barnum Public Schools – 2-hour Delay Cloquet School District – 2-hour Delay Duluth Edison Charter Schools – Closed Duluth Public Schools – Closed Duluth Public Library – Opening at Noon Esko Public Schools – 2-hour Delay Montessori School – Closed Senior Connections – Closed South Shore Schools: 2-hour Delay Summit School Duluth – Closed Stella Maris Academy – Closed University…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl had a eventful day as they end their season out with an announcement of their plans to upgrade their chalet. This weekend was closing time for the season for the park as today was their final day for the ski hill. Skiers and snowboarders got to close out the season with a good “powder day”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Even though Spring is officially in 8 days, the Northland got hit with yet another snow storm. As Duluthians break out the shovels once again. The many inches of snow didn’t stop people from getting outside to clear off some fresh powder. While city plows hit the road, residents can do their part by clearing of their…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth gave an update on the snowstorm on Sunday. Officials say they’ve been keeping up with the National Weather Service in Duluth, which estimates the city saw 14 to 16 inches of fresh snowfall over the weekend. The city says by Sunday morning, its crews had already gone through about 4,000 miles of “routes”…
On Saturday, not just Minnesota, not just Midwestern sports fans but the sports world was shattered by the loss of Superior, Wis. native, Harry Peter Grant Jr., better known as Bud Grant. Grant who grew up in Superior, excelled from a young age as a three-sport athlete. Leading him to the University of Minnesota where he lettered in football, basketball…
Superior, Wisc. — With rising prices at the grocery store, more people have been relying on food banks to help save their budget. But with winter keeping food shelves nearly bare, different insurance companies hosted a fundraiser for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank at a Superior bowling alley. It’s odd to think that a bowling alley, 75 insurance companies,…
Duluth, Minn. — The Ronald McDonald house has been keeping families together in the twin ports since 2021. This weekend they are the charity of choice for Glitterati’s spring craft and vendor event at Clyde Iron’s Malting Building. Glitterati brought together 25 local vendors which sold a variety of goods like candles, paintings, and even Guatemalan jewelry. Amber Brostrom the…
Duluth, Minn. –The official start of spring is just ten days off….right? Well, apparently that’s true only in other parts of the country but not here in the Northland. Old Man Winter is telling Mother Nature he wants more time and to prove it we’re receiving more snow. The snow in Duluth started lightly enough just after the lunch hour…
DULUTH, Minn — In 1997, Fort Collins, Colorado saw 14.5 inches of rain in a span of 31 hours leading to flash flooding and several deaths. A year later, Colorado State University started the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. It was created to hopefully prevent another similar tragedy. In the decades since, CoCoRaHS has grown into…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider in Duluth is quadrupling its production capacity thanks to the demand for its products rising. Wild State Cider, located in the Lincoln Park Craft District has been in business for almost 4 years now. And with the success of the business, it has quickly outgrown its 10,000 square foot taproom space. Wild State expanded…
CHISOLM, Minn. – We stopped at the Redhead trailhead in Chisolm Friday to see how the winter season has been so far and gathered insight into its expansion plan. Placed in the Iron Range adjacent to the Minnesota Discovery Center, this is the first winter season for the trail that currently runs for about 10 miles. An expansion plan is…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club holds ice skating classes for adults twice a week through their ‘Learn to Skate’ program. Fox 21’s Cam Derr laces up the skates and gives the class a try. For more information, or to sign up click here. Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, News – Latest News, Sports
UPDATE (March 10, 4:10 p.m.) — The traffic changes on I-35 through the Twin Ports Interchange are now starting Tuesday. Originally the change was supposed to happen Monday, but due to weather, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says it will begin Tuesday. ORIGINAL POST: DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up for drivers, if you use I-35 through the Twin Ports…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools closed on the sale of the Central High School property Friday. The price was $8 million, and the developer is STC Building, LLC, which used to be Chester Creek View LLC. The developer began demolition of the Central High School building last November and recently completed that work. Duluth Superintendent, John Magas said in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted unanimously on Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic. The 419-0 vote was final approval of the bill, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Debate was brief and to…
EVELETH, Minn. — Ida Rukavina was appointed as commissioner of the IRRRB by Governor Walz last December and she assumed the role on January 2. Thursday, the Minnesota Senate officially voted to confirm Rukavina as the commissioner of the IRRRB. FOX21 talked with her last month, and she told us she is confident her past experience working with schools, businesses,…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. March 10, 5-11pm: Bock Fest at Earth Rider Brewery’s Cedar Lounge in Superior. Bock beer, goats, live music, and more. March 11, 8pm: “Tell Me on a Sunday” presented by the Boat Club. A one-act musical at Spirit of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A deep-dive into perinatal mental health during the postpartum period for new moms and spouses. New moms experience a blend of physical, hormonal and emotional changes both during pregnancy and postpartum. Founder of Duluth Perinatal / Perinatal Mental Health Specialist / and new mom herself, Celleste Schnellbach, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about postpartum…
DULUTH, Minn. — 73% of car seats are not installed or adjusted correctly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safe Kids Northeast Minnesota is partnering with local fire departments to provide car seat clinics to help keep kids safe. Thursday the car seat clinic was held at a Duluth Fire Station. A local technician was there helping teach…
TWO HARBORS, Minn — Two Harbors Community Radio will be hosting their 8th Cabin Fever Reliever this Sunday at Two Harbors High School. A wide array of local musical talent will be showcased ranging from folk music to classical. Solo artists as well as full on band ensembles will be performing in this celebration of local artists and community radio. …
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is getting ready for Bock Fest this weekend. Bock beers originate from Germany and are traditionally sold in the spring, making this the perfect time for the fest. There will be of course live music and fire poking of bocks. That’s where a hot poker goes into a bock beer and caramelizes…
There’s some good news for parents within the Maple School District as that district faces a nearly $600,000 deficit next school year. Supt. Sara Cronley said Thursday the school board has decided to not relocate Iron River Elementary School’s second-grade class to Northwestern Elementary School’s second-grade class. This comes after parents expressed serious concerns to the board — from students…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Friday’s big pro boxing event at The Garden in Duluth’s Canal Park. Headliner Danny “Lionheart” Huffman was one of the fighters getting weighed in Thursday. “I feel great, weighed in, weights on point. Came in right at the 154-weight limit. Opponent came a little heavy, that was expected. So, I’m not worried about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police confirmed Thursday that a human bone was found Feb. 14 during construction of the Twin Ports Interchange project. The “partial jaw bone” was located in the area of North 22nd Avenue W and West 1st Street, which is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. An archaeologist was called to the scene to confirm the bone was…
