(FOX 21) – We have an update involving the pending purchase of our television station, KQDS-TV, and our sister station, KVRR-TV in Fargo. After 18 months, the proposed agreement with Forum Communications has fallen through. Our parent company, Red River Broadcasting, and Forum, which owns the Duluth News Tribune, had not received approval on the deal from the Federal Communications…
A key permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes, known as the NorthMet Project, has been revoked by the Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was made Tuesday in a 27-page report. The Army Corps said the proposed mine “does not ensure compliance with water quality requirements of the Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa.” NewRange…
DULUTH, Minn. — Book worms, library regulars, and future library goers had the chance to share their ideas and thoughts about the upcoming upgrades to the Duluth Public library downtown branch. Tuesday evening the library kicked off its first step in its community outreach program with an open house. City and library officials were at the event to directly hear…
SUPERIOR, WISC. – “We can all feel very confident that is the safest way. That’s why we’ve got a 99.99 safety record,” said Mark Graul of the Wisconsin Jobs & Energy Coalition. The group consists of labor, business, and agricultural groups, made a stop at the Enbridge facility in Superior. The group was formed last year and is visiting cities…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The man accused of firing a gun several times inside a Nike store at Mall of America after a fight last summer pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. Shamar Alon Ramon Lark, 21, was charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, intentional discharge of a firearm that endangers safety and carrying a pistol in public without a permit. He…
PROCTOR, Minn. — One of the Northland’s premier racetracks is back open for the season. And it’s got some history and a community like no other. This week’s Knowing Your Neighbors is at the Proctor Speedway. Categories: Business, Community, News, News – Latest News
(AP) — The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour. As part of the deal, the sides immediately are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf. From the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If Cinderella can have glass slippers, you can have your very own glass hummingbird feeder thanks to Lake Superior Art Glass. The glass-blowing experience in Canal Park is happening through the month of July. You don’t have to be an expert either. Skilled artists work with you to customize your very own feeder. You can choose the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Musician Rafe Carlson is back in the Northland, after spending time in Nashville for the past several months furthering his career in music. He’s set to take the stage at multiple venues across the region as part of his June tour. Carlson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about his time in Nashville and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum’s annual Rhubarb Festival is just a few short weeks away. The non-profit puts on this fun-filled day to raise funds to keep serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The festival features all things rhubarb and this year it is taking place at Stella Maris Academy on June 24. Now, Chum is offering a new option to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth YWCA is launching its first-ever gender equity project to help young women become stronger leaders in their community. Young women, trans-gender, and non-binary people ages 16 to 24 can apply for the program that will kick off later this year. YWCA’S director says that twice a month the members will meet for group activities and learn…
DULUTH, Minn. — A restoration project is underway to revive forest along the St. Louis River that’s dying from an Emerald Ash Borer outbreak from a decade ago. The work is happening along the shorelines and islands in the upper St. Louis River Estuary. Crews are preparing to plant 60,000 tree seedlings over the next three years. The Lake Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals. And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament was a success Saturday with a record-breaking fundraising amount raised. The event raised over $284,000. This year adaptive fishing equipment was provided for those afflicted by the disease to be able to fish. 103 boats were on the water at Island Lake and more teams competed virtually. Organizers say all money…
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life. Pence, the nation’s 48th vice president, will formally launch…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sun Country Airlines and Landline have extended their promotion providing free transportation to and from Duluth from MSP. Officials said in a press release that the popularity of the “Duluth to MSP for No Fee” has risen. Sun Country will now waive the fee on connections through December 15, 2023. And to get the deal you will…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bodies of three men have been removed from the site of a collapsed six-story apartment building, the police chief in Davenport, Iowa, announced Monday. “We don’t have any other information at this time that there are any additional people missing,” Chief Jeff Bladel said. One of the residents injured in the collapse of an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region. Hours later, police said rescuers had reached the site of the plane…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army in West Duluth held a fundraiser Friday for their food shelf as it has run out of money. They called it “Donut to the Food Shelf” and passed out 365 free donuts, for every day they are open, as well as free coffee. Federal funding for the program was cut to less than half….
SUPERIOR, Wis.–According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, on average, 80 motorcyclists lose their life a year due to traffic accidents. In Superior, one church’s ceremony blessed bikers for a safe riding season as well as honoring the lives lost within the last year. Motorcycle fatalities have only gone up in Wisconsin in recent years. For those that attend the…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you’re looking for a real hoot and a holler, the musical ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ is on for four more shows at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s. This is Boat Club Productions 2nd show of their second season of plays at Fitgers. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died at…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–Earth Rider Brewery in Superior hosted a Maker’s Market that’s all about promoting local artists in the Twin Ports. People could enjoy eighteen different booths on the brewery’s Fest Field. Paintings, prints, woodcarvings, soap, plants and a whole lot more all for sale. We caught up with artist Anna Kidd who recently moved to the Twin Ports area from…
DULUTH, Minn.–Fifty years ago, Chum established themselves in the Central Hillside of Duluth and have seen themselves only expand into the largest defense for those struggling with homelessness and poverty. Volunteers, leaders, and community members were invited to the First United Methodist Church on Sunday to acknowledge their accomplishments over the years, like opening up their first warming centers over…
Courtesy: Girls On The Run DULUTH, Minn. – The weather was perfect for a 5K in Duluth Sunday with Girls On The Run Minnesota. The race along the Lakewalk caps off a 10-week program for girls from Lowe Elementary, Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Laura MacArthur Elementary, Bayview in Proctor and Great Expectations in Grand Marais. Girls On The Run Minnesota is all…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters rescued a man who fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. The rescue happened Sunday afternoon along the 7800 block of Congdon Boulevard. The man, who is in his 70s, reportedly slipped from a trail’s edge before falling. Bystanders called 911. “6 Engine, 4 Quint, and 1 Engine were able to locate,…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Saturday, a new outdoor adventure kicked off at Lake Superior College; packed with all things dirt and farming. ‘Saturdays at the Farm’ will be taking place weekly under the sun at the Eco3 Urban Farm at LSC. The open house event was filled with all kinds of activities for those with a green thumb. Kids and…
DULUTH, Minn. — A festival was held in Duluth on Saturday to spread awareness of the endangered monarch butterfly species and help increase their habitat. Not only was the festival packed with fun activates related to the beautiful animals, like face painting and crafts, but there was a lot to learn about monarchs. Plants and seeds were available to give…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday’s forecast made for mint fishing conditions, but over at Island Lake, fisherman were reeling for a much deeper purpose. The Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament overtook the waters, competitors there casting for a cure. The event is held to benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Enbridge Line 5 debate rages on as those against it rallied in Duluth on Friday for a quote, “emergency shutdown” of the oil pipeline. About two dozen water protectors gathered downtown Duluth in solidarity of the Bad River Band of Ojibwe, calling for Enbridge to shutdown Line 5. Rally organizers tell fox21, spring flooding on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like country music, a new musical play is on the big stage at the Spirit of The North Theatre in Fitger’s called “Always Patsy Cline.” The shows are the next two weekends, June 2-4 and June 8-10. 27 of Cline’s songs will be sung, like “Walking After Midnight.” It’s a musical tribute to the legendary…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A first-ever “Blessing of the Bikes” is happening this Sunday, June 4, at Dewey Borea Gospel Tabernacle. Pastor Alan DelVecchio said it’s the first bike blessing at a Superior church in 41 years. The event is open to anybody with a motorcycle. The goal is to bless as many bikes and riders after the 10 a.m. church…
DULUTH, Minn. — HBCUs are Historic Black College and Universities. They provide an upper education for students while creating a supportive community around them. Many people in the Northland aren’t aware because Minnesota, and primarily northern Minnesota, doesn’t have many. The Zeitgeist Atrium hosted a trip fundraiser Thursday to support students from the Duluth-area high school and colleges. They will…
DULUTH, Minn. — A COVID-19 research study wrapped up this week at St. Luke’s after collecting data from hundreds of frontline workers for nearly three years. The study started near the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020, and started enrolling local participants in August 2020. Throughout the study, each participant would swap for the disease once a week. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of anglers are getting ready for this weekend’s Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament on Island Lake kicking off Saturday morning. All proceeds from the tournament go to helping people with ALS and their families. This year 103 boats will partake in the popular competition, each boat has two anglers looking to reel in the biggest bass…
DULUTH, Minn. — National Gun Violence Awareness Day happens the first Friday of June. A gathering was held at Lake Place Park in Duluth to celebrate and remember victims of gun violence. The Wear Orange event included speeches, a bell ringing for gun violence victims, and a proclamation from the mayor. The purpose of wearing orange started after a teen…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — The Silver Bay Veterans Home is celebrating with something sweet after being surprised with a donation on Memorial Day. Two kids in the community raised money by putting up on a lemonade stand and ended up donating the money to the veterans home. To celebrate the donation, the home had an ice cream social where the…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Another step toward more solar energy took place on the Iron Range Friday. Minnesota Power unveiled and showed-off the second of its three new solar projects. This one is near Hoyt Lakes and is known as the Laskin Solar Project. It will generate enough energy to power 1,100 homes a year. There was a lot of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — At a celebration of Minnesota’s new law that restores voting rights to people who have left prison, Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon registered newly eligible voters Thursday, when the law went into effect. “It is the largest single act of enfranchisement in over 50 years” for the state, Simon said at Arlington Hills Community Center in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records. Kendrid Khalil Hamlin, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a member of Congress and assaulting law enforcement officers, according to the court docket. Hamlin was also accused of assaulting…
(FOX 9) – The man accused of stealing a pair of iconic ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in Wizard of Oz pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. Terry Martin was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 16 with one count of theft of a major artwork. He entered a not guilty plea in federal court on May 31. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Folk School was full of scientific brains Thursday night as the community gathered to talk about cats, cake, and other Quantum Analogies. Cafe Scientifique is a monthly free event the Folk School hosts. The public is invited to come and discuss a range of topics in the scientific community. Each month they get different guest…
NORTH SHORE, Minn — During the spring, there are many waterfalls that pop up along the North Shore that are otherwise non-existent the rest of the year. Now that the spring melt has come to an end, these pop-up falls are disappearing, leaving behind waterfalls found mainly along rivers flowing through state parks. There are seven state parks located along…
NORTHLAND — If you wanna know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the northland. Weekend of Fri, June 2 – Sun, June 4. Duluth: Animal Allies ‘Walk for Animals’ event at Bayfront Park with vendors, food, booths, and more. 9-12 am. Duluth: Kick off the summer reading program with Duluth Huskies baseball players. Kids…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior is expanding with 2 new businesses that are now open. Located off of Tower Avenue in the back of Blue Arrow Boutique, Alchemy and Botany are two shops that have combined together. One is called Alchemy by AnndreasArt and features crystals and permanent jewelry, as well as aura photography, which gives you a 23-page report to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every year about 350,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital and around 90% do not survive. That is why the American Heart Association is partnering with St. Luke’s to distribute CPR kits throughout the Northland. And June 1 is also the start of National CPR Awareness Week. The first step in getting life-saving kits…
DULUTH, Minn. — European flavors are now frying up inside a new food truck that’s on wheels but isn’t on the move. It’s stationed behind the Duluth Depot, but with a broken engine. Other than that, it’s in mint condition. The North Shore Scenic Railroad purchased the truck as a walk-up eatery for train riders and locals, like downtown workers….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Keeping citizens safe is one of the biggest jobs of a police department. And Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander says that especially means events with large crowds, like a parade. It was in 2021 when six people were killed and dozens more injured when a vehicle plowed through a parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Alexander said that parade…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation Thursday and the White House said he was “fine” after tripping over a sandbag. Biden had been greeting the graduates in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the front of the stage with salutes and handshakes, and turned to jog back toward his seat when he…
6:45 p.m. Update: Authorities have called off their search for Larry Kallberg after they say he returned home safe. CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 82-year-old man named Larry Edward Kallberg. Police say Kallberg was last seen at 4 p.m. Tuesday leaving his house in his vehicle. He drives…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators have concluded that state rules governing where copper-nickel mines can be built are insufficient to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from noise and light pollution, creating another potential obstacle to the proposed Twin Metals mine in northeastern Minnesota. But the Department of Natural Resources declined as part of that decision Wednesday to…
