DULUTH, Minn. — For the second year, Duluth Public Schools will host “Unity in Our Community,” a back-to-school event at Bayfront Festival Park on Mon. August 21 from 4-7 pm. On Mon. August 14, Assistant Superintendent Anthony Bonds joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Food, entertainment, vendors, and a large backpack giveaway…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Bayfront Blues Festival wrapped up its 34th year Sunday and despite the weather larges crowds formed. The Blues Fest is one of the biggest outdoor music events in the Northland. Nearly 20 bands hit the stage during the three day festival. The acts will range from Grammy nominated performers to local up and coming artists….
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s governor warned that scores more people could be found dead following ferocious wildfires on Maui, as search and rescue crews scoured neighborhoods street by street and prepared to comb through buildings charred by flames that galloped a mile a minute. The blazes, which consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction is underway in Duluth’s East Hillside for 52 mixed-income apartment units. The property is located on the corner of 6th Avenue East and 4th Street. One Roof Housing and Three Rivers Community Action are developing the property. The site used to be a gas station, which was heavily contaminated, making the prime real-estate difficult to develop….
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction work is temporarily suspended on a new apartment building in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Merge Urban Development told FOX 21 there are two reasons for the delay in the Urbane218 project at the former Esmond and Seaway Hotel site. Engineers are making changes to the heating and cooling design per the request of the city’s building…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Sunday was the last day for the Two Harbors Art Fair where dozens of artists displayed their best work. The 29th annual Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival has become a tradition on the North Shore. Over 30 vendors gathered showing off many kinds of fine art, from photography, jewelry, pottery and much more. There…
DULUTH, Minn. — The site of a proposed 15-story high rise in downtown Duluth continues to sit idle, but officials tell FOX 21 they are optimistic the project will happen. The site is located between the Sheraton Hotel and Essentia Health on the 300 block of East Superior Street, which is the former site of the Voyageur Lakewalk Inn. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — An inmate at the St. Louis County Jail has died. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating at the request of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The 34-year-old man was found dead and alone in his cell Thursday morning. Sheriff Gordon Ramsay told FOX 21 there was no obvious cause of death. He said there were…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rock enthusiasts might want to agate a load of this, the Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival returned for its third year this weekend. This year the Agate Festival took place at two different locations. 15 vendors were at the Duluth MakerSpace and Ursa Minor Brewery had another six vendors and even a geologist. However at both, people can…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the kids get ready for the school year, one charter school is looking to bring students outside the classroom. Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy received a $20,000 grant from the MN Department of Education for outdoor education for kindergarteners. The Playscape will feature a sand pit, a water pump, and even a mud kitchen. Construction…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Every year, the Bayfield County fair brings joy to all of those who attend. This year brings carnival rides, magic shows, Monster Truck and Dirt Dashes, plus a whole lot more. Just this weekend, the Bayfield County fair opened its gate for the 129 year. Even with a wide selection of rides, fair foods, and entertainment….
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Bayfront Blues Festival returned Friday for its 34th year. While the weather wasn’t ideal, fans still came to listen to some tunes. The Blues Fest is one of the biggest music events in the Northland. Nearly 20 bands will hit the stage during the three day long festival, from Grammy nominated performers to local up…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Ports of Duluth-Superior have had one of their strongest first half of the years in recent history. This past June alone was one of the strongest months for iron ore with 2.6 million tons being moved through the port, the strongest single month since May of 1993. Limestone and salt were one of the big exports…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Starting on Sept. 1, Superior High School will be joining the rest of the Superior School District implementing “Away for the Day”. During school hours, Superior High School students are expected to keep phones and other mobile devices such as smartwatches, tablets, and portable gaming systems in their lockers. The School District of Superior offers laptops to…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Two local farms in Wrenshall are now the proud makers of sauerkraut. Northern Harvest Farm and Uff-da Organics took over Spirit Creek Farm after they had been growing cabbage for them for over a decade. Now they’re taking on the new task out of their Farmer’s Kitchen. Which means they’ll produce enough sauerkraut for around 70 stores…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — Human remains that were located in the Nemadji River in Carlton County in July have been identified. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the remains are that of Jeffrey Sjolander, 61, of Duluth. Sjolander went missing from the city of Duluth in the spring of 2022. “Although the cause of death is not known at this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating an assault on Duluth’s Lakewalk that involved a gun. The call for help came in around 10:50 p.m. Aug. 7 in the 2100 block of the Lakewalk for a report of a person with a gun, according to a police spokesperson. A 36-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman told police they tipped one…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa is looking to make his biggest investment yet since becoming chief nearly one year ago – the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle. Ceynowa says it’s a safety tool his department should no longer be borrowing from the Superior Police Department, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. From schools, to supermarkets, to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Water, Light, and Power is creating its first community solar garden. It’s located near Heritage Park in Superior. The garden contains nearly 1,300 panels large enough to power around 115 homes. The community solar garden is expected to produce energy by October. The project is currently subscribed to 80 customers. “The community solar garden is really…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday Duluth Parks and Recreation hosted a beach party, where the community could learn the importance of water safety while taking a splash in Lake Superior. Taking place at the Park Point Beach House, right on the edge of Lake Superior. Lifeguards and professionals were on hand to teach about rip currents, hypothermia, and other important information….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A tentative agreement has been reached between Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids and Teamster Local 346 members. The agreement is for a 3-year labor contract with respect to the mill’s 166 hourly employees. Blandin officials say the union will be presenting the offer to its membership for a vote at noon on Friday, August 11th….
DULUTH, Minn. — A new gift store is coming to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. The mall announced the new store called BoxLunch, which offers apparel, accessories, collectibles, and a whole lot more. It’s a sister store to Hot Topic with exclusive licensed merch for big names such as Stranger Things and Star Wars. The new store will be…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — In its ninth year, Operation K-9 returned to the Northland presenting the talents of the police dogs that serve our areas. Dogs serving from Hermantown, Duluth, Superior, Douglas County, and St. Louis County showcasing why K-9 units are important in communities. These K-9 are trained in drug detection, apprehension work, and tracking. During the demonstration, audiences were…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Ready for a weekend of fun fair festivities? The Bayfield County Fair has just about something for everyone. From fair food, to carnival rides, and numerous grandstand events like Monster Trucks and Dirt Dashes. Each day the kids ages four and under will get in for free with everyone else paying $15 per entry ticket. Friday…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will ask Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The last such request from the White House, made in November,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The historic Priley Fountain in Duluth’s Civic Center is back in operation after being off most of the summer. The multi-shooting fountain from the 1970s got a new pump installed. Tt wasn’t a fast re-build, which is why the fountain wasn’t turned on this summer until now. Repairs cost around $4,000. The Priley Fountain was named after…
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Wildfires fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane killed 36 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings on the Hawaiian island of Maui, in the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in years. Rescuers searched Thursday through the leveled, ashen homes and businesses of Lahaina, which dates to the 1700s, is the biggest…
DULUTH, Minn. — A project in the works for almost 10 years is now coming true for Ski Hut. The ski and bike shop are breaking ground on the new Ski Hut Adventure Center. They will offer products, rentals, service, and more for people using the trails surrounding the location. It’s all thanks to the partnership of RiverWest Development. Ski…
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – As the owner of a trucking company, Jeff Foster knows his way around a semi. But on a sunny summer afternoon on Lake Superior in Duluth, he is trading the highway for the waterway and giving the term cruising a whole new meaning. “It’s the most interesting boat we’ve ever been able to be on. I’m very…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mayor Emily Larson and Roger Reinert were already examining the Primary Election returns Wednesday from all 34 Duluth precincts, looking for ways to make sure their strategies remain focused before the next big vote come Nov. 7. Mayor Larson told FOX 21 she never takes any race for granted. She said Tuesday’s results actually have her supporters,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth city councilor Howie Hanson and newcomer Tara Swenson are headed to the General Election Nov. 7 for the Dist. 4 seat on the Duluth City Council. Swenson got 767 votes in Tuesday’s Primary Election to Hanson’s 754 votes. “Being somebody that doesn’t have a name in town and my first time running for any sort…
DULUTH, MINN. — In the race for the two open at-large seats on the Duluth City Council, the top four vote-getters on Tuesday were: Arik Forsman, Lynn Marie Nephew, Jenna Yeakle, and Miranda Pacheco. These four will advance on to the November general election. We asked Arik Forsman about his thoughts on the primary election results he stated, “I’m really pleased…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 14th annual Badges and Ball Charity Softball Game was held at Wade Stadium Wednesday evening. The game raises money for the Northern Lights Foundation every year. Duluth and Superior Police and Fire Departments took part in the game. As well as the friendly but competitive match, there was also food, raffles and vendors throughout the park….
DULUTH, MINN. –More people are now eligible to donate blood thanks to recent decisions by the FDA and the Red Cross. In May the FDA issued a new policy that allows blood banks to change the risk-based questionnaire they use to maintain safeguards in the blood supply. The screening questions that had been in use included travel restrictions and restrictions…
HINCKLEY, Minn. — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old in Hinckley. Authorities say just after 9 p.m. Tuesday deputies responded to a medical incident on the 500 block of 1st Street Southwest. When they arrived, they learned a young child died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. The Sheriff’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department has released the final report of the Racial Bias Audit. The goal of the Racial Bias Audit is to determine what the City’s police department does well, where it needs improvement, and what it needs to change to follow best practices. The process involved community leaders to help make up the Racial Bias…
100 percent of precincts reporting DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time in Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s run for the city’s top job, she is facing her biggest challenger — Roger Reinert. That was made clear Tuesday when results came in for the Primary Election. Reinert secured 63% of the vote Tuesday night with 8,223 votes. Larson secured just under…
DULUTH, Minn. — The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States Office, with 100 percent of the precincts reporting. Mayor of Duluth (2 advance): Roger Reinert – 8,223 | 63% Emily Larson – 4,560 | 34.94% Jesse Peterson – .5% Robert Schieve – .5% Julie Mead – 1% Duluth City Council At Large (4 advance): Arik Forsman –…
LOS ANGELES (KTTV) – We apparently may have found the Mega Million lottery jackpot winner. According to the Mega Millions website someone from Florida purchased a ticket with all six matching numbers – good for the top prize of up to $1.58 billion. The top prize bumped up to nearly $1.6 billion after no one got the six matching numbers for last week’s drawing….
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A new site in Chisholm is honoring the history of the miners who once used to work there. It is the Bruce Mine Headframe Park and Trailhead. Which is a steel structure that was used as an elevator to take miners underground and haul iron ore up to rail cars. It would go over 700 feet down….
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD is showing off its Bulldog pride with a new statue of its beloved mascot Champ. Tuesday the bronze statue was installed on the campus ahead of the upcoming fall semester. The statue displays school colors of maroon and gold and dawns a UMD shirt. The sculpture stands near a main walkway that new students pass on…
DULUTH, MINN. — I’m Pat Brink and I voted in Bismarck, North Dakota in 2022 and moved to Duluth the day after the mid-term elections were held. So I am not registered to vote here in Minnesota. But I found just how easy it is to become registered. First things first, you need to find which of the 34 precincts…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Hibbing man has pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend in June 2022. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says 47-year-old Eric James Jarvis entered the plea to First Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of Kari Jo Petrich. Police arrested Jarvis after he called 911 early Tuesday morning, June 28. When police arrived, his girlfriend,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers. The court on Tuesday voted 5-4 to put on hold a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that invalidated the Biden administration’s regulation of ghost gun…
DULUTH, Minn. — The classrooms for 9th grade students at Stella Maris Academy will no longer be temporary this school year. Last year Stella Maris opened its high school in Woodland for the first time. The space was under construction at the time with plans to open to all high school students. Now the campus will be able to hold…
DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all superheroes! It’s time to get your kids in for back-to-school examinations before class starts. The Lake Superior Community Health Center is hosting Super Hero Week to make appointments fun for the kids. Services include well child exams, immunity shots, and health, nutrition, and vision screenings. Kids will get to play games and even walk away…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 14th Annual Northern Lights Badges & Ball Charity Softball Game is set to take place on Wed. August 9 at Wade Stadium in Duluth. The game features both Duluth and Superior Police & Fire Departments playing to raise funds for the Northern Lights Foundation, a charity organization that provides financial support to families with children who…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — The beloved Thomas the Tank Engine made its annual debut this past weekend in Two Harbors, but Monday was a whole new experience for kids on the spectrum. The North Shore Scenic Railroad hosted a sensory friendly “Day Out with Thomas” featuring all the original Thomas activities but in a quieter, more organized way with fewer…
DULUTH, Minn. — The most power political figure in the state of Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz, is officially endorsing Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for re-election. Larson’s campaign provided the following statement to FOX 21 from Gov. Walz late Monday night: “Emily Larson is a workhorse who has dedicated her career to making Duluth a better place for everyone to live…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– “We the undersigned have all read this letter and given permission to adhere to our names to be attached. We strongly urge you to move forward with filling the vacant seat and restore integrity to the Superior School Board,” said Rob Morehouse, representing 14 former school board members. Former school board members wrote a letter to the current…
