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Coffee Conversation: Spiritwood Foundation Concert at Veterans on the Lake

ELY, Minn. — Veterans on the Lake will host the Spiritwood Foundation’s first-ever Concert and 40th Anniversary of Veterans on the Lake Sat. July 15 starting at 7:00 pm. The event, ‘Under The Big Top,’ features the musical talent of Monroe Crossing, Ely Ledgerockin’ Chorus, Pat and Donna Surface by 7-time Minnesota State Fiddle Champion Mary LaPlant, Marina Whight, and Butch Schmidt….

Felon Voting Registration Events Held Following New MN Law Enactment

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been more than a month since over 55,000 Minnesotans re-gained the right to vote, and efforts to remind them of that continue. “A lot of these events are really to continue to keep the message out there,” said Michelle Witte of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. “That this is now available to you to have the freedom…

‘Men As Peacemakers’ Program Helps Men Change Course Against Domestic Violence

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Men As Peacemakers is working to help stop domestic violence. Just last year alone, 70,000 Minnesota women received help from domestic violence agencies, according to the Safe Haven Shelter. To help reduce that violence, there are groups like Men As Peacemakers in Duluth working to help prevent violence against women and children. Training was held Monday…

Chester Bowl Reveals New Bridge

DULUTH, Minn. — A new Chester Bowl Bridge officially opened this afternoon. It was a beautiful day today as the Chester Bowl Bridge officially re-opened. Many were present to celebrate rebuilding the bridge that was washed out in the 2012 flood. After the flood, a temporary footbridge was used during certain times of the year, but it had its own…

Biden, King Charles III Focus On Climate Change In Windsor Castle Meeting

LONDON (FOX9) — President Joe Biden and King Charles III, two leaders who waited decades to reach the pinnacle of their careers, used their first meeting in those roles Monday to zero in on the generational challenge of climate change, prodding private companies to do more to bolster clean energy in developing countries. The meticulously choreographed gathering at Windsor Castle…

Lakeshore Land Among 10 Parcels Available In Minnesota DNR Auction — How To Bid

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to auction off 10 parcels this month, including pieces along lakes in northern Minnesota’s cabin country. Properties in Clearwater, Itasca and Wadena counties are available for online bidding from Monday, July 10, through Monday, July 24, with the DNR saying the rural and lakeshore properties for sale offer areas for recreation….

Wisconsin School District Can’t Restrict Bathrooms For Transgender Student, Federal Judge Says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Wisconsin school district from requiring transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the sex they were assigned at birth while a lawsuit plays out against the school. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman said Thursday that the Mukwonago Area School District must allow a transgender student to use…

Do You Know How To Geocache?

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Grab a GPS and get searching. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior held a Geocaching 101 presentation Sunday, July 9,  to educate people on what Geocaching is and how you can get started. “And my husband and I found it together and I said, ‘We have this new thing that we have to try.’ So…

Reggae & World Music Festival Takes Over Bayfront July 15

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival at Bayfront Park this Saturday. Singers from all over the world will take the stage starting at 1 p.m. and lasting through the night. It’s an all-ages event that keeps getting bigger every year. The Bayfront Reggae Fest’s mission is to provide cultural entertainment through…

Downtown Duluth’s ‘Sidewalk Days’ Starts Wednesday

DULUTH, Minn. — 75 vendors and 15 food vendors will be taking over downtown Duluth for Sidewalks Days this week. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sidewalk Days is described as downtown Duluth’s biggest shopping festival of the year. The event covers Superior Street from Lake Avenue to 5th Avenue West. Local retailers bring merchandise into the street….

Solar Storm Thursday Expected To Make Northern Lights Visible In 17 States

A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere. Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in…

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $650 Million

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) An estimated $650 million jackpot will be at stake for the next Powerball drawing after no winning ticket was sold for the Saturday drawing. The new jackpot for Monday’s drawing is the ninth-highest in the history of the game. The Powerball jackpot rolled over after no one matched all six numbers drawn — white balls 7, 23,…

One Injured in Shooting at Home in Virginia

VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man over the weekend. The shooting was reported at 10:20 a.m. Saturday on the 600 block of 9th Street South in Virginia. Upon arrival, an adult male suspect was taken into custody without incident. The gunshot victim was transported to a Duluth hospital.  His condition was…

Two-Vehicle Crash Critically Injures 10-year-old Girl

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Friday afternoon shortly before 3:30, a two-vehicle crash just south of Two Harbors on Highway 61 critically injured 10-Year-old Balle Gizelda Jimbo of Minneapolis. Balle was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center. Balle was a passenger in a 2016 Honda Pilot being driven by 44-year-old Manuel Jesus Jimbo when it was rear-ended by a 2015…

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on June 21st Plane Crash

DULUTH, MINN. – The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the crash that killed two people just north of Duluth on June 21 The plane’s two occupants, 60-year-old Bryan Handyside and 64-year-old Matthew Joseph died in the crash. The report indicates the plane overflew the Handyside’s private grass runway at 100 feet and was traveling 58…

Two Harbors Heritage Days Draw Crowds

Food, gift vendors, entertainment and the dunk tank all have their fans.

TWO HARBORS, MINN. – There are countless reasons to head up the North Shore, and Two Harbor SHeritage Days is certainly one of them. The streets and sidewalks were filled with people out enjoying a Friday in July. There was a mix of street vendors, and various booths and displays. You couldn’t walk far without seeing something to eat, or…

Bikes and Riders Swarm Spirit Mountain

Bike enthusiasts and spectators gather at Spirit Mountain Chalet on Grand Avenue.

Lake Superior often gets all the attention in Duluth, but this weekend it’s the dry land of Spirit Mountain where things are happening. It is the Bike Duluth Festival that happens every year. Close to one thousand bikes and their riders will be flying down the hill, and over and around all kinds of terrain. There are a lot of…

Silver Bay Community Center Gets Help

$50,000 grant will bolster program that helps older residents and unites the community.

https://www.fox21online.com/content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-fox-21-avatar.pngIn Silver Bay Friday afternoon, it might have felt a little bit like Christmas. The community center that is important in bringing people together, received some financial support. T-Mobile has donated fifty thousand dollars as part of its initiative to help small towns. Silver Bay’s North Shore Area Partners will use the funds to further develop a gathering place downtown….

Northland Rundown: Weekend of 7/7

NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz taking place this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the region. (All Weekend) In Two Harbors, the annual four-day Heritage Days event is taking place; featuring arts, crafts, stage entertainment, a street dance, two parades and more. (July 7 & 8) In Duluth, the Freshwater Dance Collective presents…

UPDATE: Body Found Inside Chest Freezer Of Unoccupied Biwabik Home

BIWABIK, Minn. — The Gilbert Police Department released new information involving a death investigation in the city of Biwabik. UPDATE: (7/7/2023) — Police say evidence on scene indicates that Buschman entered the freezer on his own accord. According to a press release, investigators located a metal lawn ornament rod that was inserted from inside of the freezer towards the latching…

Route Changes Coming for Duluth Transit

DULUTH, MINN. — On August 27th, the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) starts its new vision for bus transit in the city. Ron Fournier, the General Manager of the DTA bus system said riders will be pleasantly surprised with more frequent, more reliable, and more consistent service. The largest change will be the addition of two routes known as Go lines….

Motorcyclist, SUV Collide Near Island Lake Killing 1, Injuring Another

DULUTH, Minn. – A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was critically injured Thursday evening near Island Lake when their motorcycle collided with a vehicle. The accident happened around 6 p.m. near the 7400 block of Rice Lake Road in Duluth. Michael Allen Scott, 62, of Duluth, died at the scene. His female passenger who was not identified by the…

Motorcyclist’s Tire Locks Up, Loses Control

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police were called to a motorcycle accident in the Kenwood neighborhood Thursday. The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. at the intersection of Kenwood Avenue and West Arrowhead Road. The motorcyclist said he fell off his bike when the rear tire locked up while downshifting and changing lanes, according to police. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and…

Colleague Remembered by Deputies and Rescue Squad

Debra Slatten had many "firsts" in her career, and an ability to connect with people.

A local woman was remembered Thursday for a lifetime dedicated to service. The presence of emergency vehicles, squad cars and flags honored the memory of Debra, “Deb,” Slatten. She passed away unexpectedly on June 29 due to a cardiac event. Local residents, and fire and law enforcement members gathered to pay their respects. “It is obvious by the turnout today…

Concerts on the Pier Kicks Off At Glensheen Mansion

DULUTH, Minn. –It was a packed evening at Glensheen, on land and on water, for the kick-off of the mansion’s “Concerts on the Pier.” “The Slamming Doors” played for everybody tonight. The free concerts begin at 6:30 P.M. ever Wednesday through August. Watch the video for some highlights from the kickoff concert. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Routine Inspections On Blatnik Bridge Start July 10

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections on the Blatnik Bridge starting on July 10. Motorists can expect right lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Work will begin on the Superior-bound side of the bridge. Inspections will take about three weeks to complete. Categories: Minnesota, News, News –…

Wis. Gov. Tony Evers Scales Back Republican Tax Cut, Signs State Budget

(Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a two-year spending plan Wednesday after dramatically scaling back the size of a Republican income tax cut that would have moved the state closer to a flat rate. Evers, a Democrat, also used his partial veto power to increase funding for K-12…

Knife Island Campground Continues Improvements

ESKO, MINN. -People wanting the camping experience without going too far from home, there’s a new –old campground just minutes from Duluth. Knife Island Campground is the name of the spot.  Over 100 years ago the area was a slate mining camp, in the late 90’s it was turned into a campground, but somewhere along the way, it was basically…

Boats Wrapped in Red, White and Blue

Annual boat parade on Caribou Lake a long-standing tradition.

Fourth of July is not just celebrated on land. It’s also celebrated by sea–or at least by lake. Caribou Lake to be exact. Tuesday it wasn’t waves of grain, but waves generated by every boat and pontoon imaginable. There was no shortage of red, white and blue as residents decked out their vessels to honor the nation’s beginning. Each year…

Alleged Killer of 5 In Philadelphia Shooting Had No Connection With Victims

2-year-old and 13-year-old boys also wounded.

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 40-year-old man with a rifle, a pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner and a bulletproof vest fatally shot four men in a Philadelphia neighborhood and chased and killed a fifth man inside a house, police said. A 2-year-old boy and a 13-year-old were also wounded in the Monday night violence that made the working-class…

Minnesota College Tuition Program Has North Dakota Worried

Concern is that Minnesota students may stay in home state.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents. Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota students a year will use the free North Star Promise program, and North Dakota education officials are projecting an $8.4…