DULUTH, Minn.-Three Duluth men have been arrested after woman died in October from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. On Oct. 22, a 41-year-old Duluth woman had been found unconscious in her residence on the 1100 block of North Central Avenue. Lifesaving efforts by first responders from the Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance Service were unsuccessful….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – This bitter winter weather doesn’t help local horse enthusiasts get out on the trails, but that’s not stopping the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance from thinking about warmer months ahead. The Alliance is set to host the second annual Classic Horse Movie Night Fundraiser, raising money for horse trails and education efforts on Thursday, February 13 at…
DULUTH, Minn.-CHUM is activating the warming centers at Gloria Dei and The Harmony Club for Wednesday and Thursday due to expected cold temperatures. On Wednesday, the warming centers will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. On Thursday, the Harmony Club will open at 8 p.m., but Gloria Dei will open at 9 p.m. because of choir practice. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Passing a bonding bill is the top job when the 2020 session of the Minnesota Legislature convenes this week. And it will be an important test in Minnesota’s experiment with divided government of whether both parties can cooperate for a second year in a row. Minnesota has the only Legislature where Democrats controls one house and Republicans control…
MANCHESTER, N.H.-Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s plans to keep defying expectations heading into Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Though she’s spent the last year behind the front-runners, Klobuchar has enjoyed a burst of momentum in the last few days thanks to a strong debate performance and infusion of cash. At a rally at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester on…
PLAINFIELD, Wis.-School district officials in Waushara County say a kindergarten student was killed and her sibling was injured when they were struck by a vehicle just before boarding a bus. The Tri-County Area School District says the children were hit along Highway 73 southeast of Plainfield just after 7 a.m. Monday. WLUK-TV reports district administrator Anthony Marinack says the bus…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a $206,793 grant that’ll allow the Duluth Police Department to continue dedicating an officer specifically for mental health calls. The officer is part of the Department’s Mental Health Unit based out of the DTA substation downtown. He works with people based on referrals from other officers and community members. Since the grant was…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is the closest its ever been to tearing down the condemned Kozy building on East First Street. DEDA owns the building, and the Council voted to approve DEDA’s decision to demolish the building that’s sat vacant for nearly a decade. The council voted unanimously, 8-0 with Councilor Russ absent, to demolish the structure. But…
Fond Du Lac Reservation — Herb Fineday has been sewing for over 30 years. “I learned from watching my mother and picking it up, just watching her,” said Fineday. Fineday is the owner of Round Lake Traditions, a clothing shop located in the Brookston Community on the Fond Du Lac Reservation that sells Ojibwe-themed apparel. “I specialize in applique designs…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a manslaughter conviction of a Hibbing man who left his baby nephew home alone before a fire broke out. Jesse Bonacci-Koski, 27, left the home for several hours to use drugs the day of the 11-month-old’s death. He’s serving an eight-year prison sentence for the crime. Attorneys for Bonacci-Koski argued…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new era for the College of St. Scholastica was made official today. Dr. Barbara McDonald was inaugurated as the 13th president in the school’s 108-year history. McDonald grew up in Lebanon where she and her family lived and worked in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She also has experience serving colleges around Minnesota. St….
DULUTH, Minn. — Toddlers got to take part in a unique educational event at The Depot earlier today. The Trains and Toddlers program allows pre-school age kids and their parents to enjoy all kinds of train themed stories and crafts. Admission into the museum is half off during the event and museum members get in for free. The museum staff…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city council could also vote tonight to approve nearly $150,000 to move forward with the demolition of the old Kozy building in downtown Duluth. The fate of the building has been involved in an ongoing legal battle between the city and the former owner Eric Ringsred along with a group called “Respect Starts Here.” A district…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 16-foot teddy bear made out of snow in Hermantown is stealing a few hearts The giant bear was created by a Hermantown couple along with the help of a few neighbors. It goes by the name Theodore. The creation of the heart hugging bear began on Christmas Eve and took nearly six weeks to finish. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Studies show one in three teens will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is centered around continuing the conversation of an issue that isn’t often discussed and directly impacts so many in the Northland. A study was…
IRON RANGE-According to the Northland FireWire, firefighters from more than half a dozen Iron Range fire departments were on the scene of a house fire in Virginia Sunday night. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Third Street North. The blaze was in a vacant house. No injuries were reported. A cause for the fire…
DULUTH, Minn.-Today the Duluth City Council is considering the acceptance of a two-year $200,000 grant which will continue the position of a Duluth Police Officer who follows up with people experiencing a mental health crisis. This police officer is part of the DPD’s mental health unit (MHU) located in the DTA substation in downtown Duluth. The MHU is a diversion…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
PLAINFIELD, Wis. – School district officials in Waushara County say a kindergarten student was killed and her sibling was injured when they were struck by a vehicle just before boarding a bus. The Tri-County Area School District says the children were hit along Highway 73 southeast of Plainfield just after 7 a.m. Monday. WLUK-TV reports district administrator Anthony Marinack says…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – The community of Iron River, Wisconsin, is thrilled to be hosting the 2nd annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race on Saturday, February 15. The event is happening at the Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center. It’s free and open to the public. Races will begin around 8:30 a.m. Organizers encourage families in the region come…
DULUTH, Minn. – Flowers, chocolates, and a nice dinner out. It’s the traditional Valentine’s Day date, but it doesn’t have to be the same old plan every year. Duluth Loves Local is encouraging Northlanders to think outside of the box when it comes to gift giving for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. The 2020 Portside Pass is now available at…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — A man has been rescued after his snowmobile broke through thin ice on a lake in northern Minnesota. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says the 36-year-old Milaca man was traveling on Rice Lake Saturday morning when he approached open water where water flows between Rock and Rice Lake. He tried to avoid the open water,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon on the 5300 Block of London Road. Initial reports said somebody was trapped inside, but when fire crews arrived on the scene they learned that all occupants were safely out of the home. The fire started in the attic on the third floor. Firefighter closed off nearby streets…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Democratic Presidential candidate set up a remote office in Duluth. Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s campaign held a grand opening on Sunday. The office opened up on First Street Downtown, in the Duluth Athletic Club building. It’s one of five field offices in Minnesota for Bloomberg to boost his presence across the Super Tuesday state. According…
DULUTH, Minn- Valentini’s Restaurant is preparing to move from its location on London Road to a permanent spot off Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown. Valentini’s operated on London Road for the past 13 years, and will remain open through September. But one reason for leaving is what the owner called the increased financial difficulty of running a restaurant in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The popular Beijing Restaurant in Duluth, which closed more than a year ago after a fire, is opening back up this week. Owner Cindy Lee told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Sunday that repairs from the fire are complete and all the city permits are signed off to open Beijing Restaurant on London Road on Tuesday, Feb. 11…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Union Gospel Mission held its annual pre-Valentine’s Day Hungry Hearts Food Drive this weekend. It happens in Duluth and Cloquet at all Super One stores. Each year the Union Gospel Mission on First Street in Duluth serves around 90,000 meals each year to community members in need. Customers at the stores could donate cash or purchase…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. –Â After receiving a sunset letter back in 2018 from the Department of Corrections, the jail will now be closed in September of 2021 if major changes are not made. “Our occupancy right now is anywhere between 100-120,” Itasca County Sheriff, Victor Williams says. The issue of overpopulation has caused the jail to send dozens of inmates…
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A massive firework launched over a Colorado ski resort town has set a record for the world’s largest aerial firework. The 2,800-pound (1,270-kilogram) shell flew 2,200 feet (671 meters) above the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival before it burst, turning the sky bright red and drawing gasps from the crowd, The Steamboat Pilot & Today reported. Tim…
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s plans to keep defying expectations heading into Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Though she’s spent the last year behind the front-runners, Klobuchar has enjoyed a burst of momentum in the last few days thanks to a strong debate performance and infusion of cash. At a rally at Southern New Hampshire University…
NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman was taken into custody Sunday after he ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric. The man, whose name was not immediately released, was captured after he walked into a police station in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Great smells, great company, and of course great tastes packed the Kirby Ballroom for the Black Student Association’s annual Soul Food dinner. “It signifies black people and unity, honestly,” Black Student Association Treasurer Trina Kwamboka said. “Being brought together to eat by your Grandma, to eat some soul food. It’s a really big thing in the black culture.”…
CARLTON, Minn.- The weather was just right in Carlton for the annual Winterfest. Families enjoyed face painting, animals from Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile, and a chili cookoff. Meanwhile outside they enjoyed “Mini Hook and Slice”: minigolf in the snow with tennis balls. The perfect way to spend a winter day. “People are, at this time of year in Minnesota winters…
DULUTH, Minn. – It is 2020 Winter Bike Week and to celebrate Continental Ski and Bike held a free group ride at Lester Park in Duluth. Experienced and inexperienced bikers gathered to ride with a guide, enjoy barbecue, and drink some local craft beer from Ursa Minor. It is all part of Zeitgeist Community’s Winter Bike Week celebrating biking in…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. –Â The annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic wrapped up on Saturday. Hundreds of people came out to the many events over the three-day festival. Some events included a bags tournament, pop can racing, and even a vintage snowmobile run. The Winter Frolic has been going on for decades and gives community members a chance to enjoy the…
DULUTH, Minn. –Â Sunday night, CHUM homeless shelter in Duluth is activating its warming shelters at Gloria Dei Church in Central Hillside, and the Harmony Club in West Duluth. The warming shelters will be open from 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. CHUM is asking visitors to not arrive early. The entrance to the Gloria Dei Warming Center is the “breakfast door”…
AP Photo/Sakchai Lalitkanjanakul NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) – A Cabinet minister in Thailand says at least 20 people have been killed and 31 injured in a mass shooting. The gunman, described by police as a soldier angry over a land dispute, holed up in a popular shopping mall in northeastern Thailand. Police commandos are searching the mall for the shooter,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Wild State Cider has released a new beverage: Classic Dry cider. This cider has zero added sugar, and is made with champagne yeast. The cidery owner said they released it now, as people are trying to eat and drink healthier this time of year. “We joke that we think this is the future of cider that not all…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is distributing information in a new way with a monthly podcast. The “MuniciPals” podcast started out as a joke according to officials, but has now turned into a new way to give people a behind the scenes look at the city, and distribute information on a wider scale. Following a peaceful guitar riff, Phil…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Public Library was packed with hundreds of community members Friday night, who came out to celebrate and love their local artists. The Library hosted the 10th Annual Love Your Local Artists event. About 40 different local artists and craftspeople showed off their pieces to between 250 and 400 attendees, giving them a fun activity to do…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Lake Superior Maritime Ranger led a guided walk teaching people about the Park Point Natural Area. Animals such as red fox, cottontail bunnies, grey squirrels, and even white-tail deer have made Park Point their home. The ranger said her main goal is Northlanders gaining more knowledge so they can identify tracks in their own backyards. “I…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A special prom was held for a local Hermantown boy who is a high school senior. Christopher has autism and community members pulled together to throw him his own prom at The Social House in Hermantown. The DJ, photographer, and venue were donated to help Christopher celebrate. “He still got his crown and he still got to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Whether it be head to toe or a little pop of red, millions all over the country are wearing red in support of women with cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. According to experts, more women die from heart disease and cardiovascular disease every year than all cancers combined, something a lot of people might not be…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs welcomed 150 guests and their invited guests for a night of celebration at Proctor High School. Night to Shine happens all over the United States and allows people who might not get a chance to experience their own school’s prom a night to feel incredibly special. In Proctor,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior is receiving a special grant. It’s Center for Community Engaged Learning is getting more than $20,000. The funding will help to support and expand their work to encourage students and the community to exercise their rights. The center received the twenty grant from Menard’s Center for Study of Institutions and Innovations. Part…
DULUTH, Minn. – Valentine’s Day is one week away and local flower shops are getting ready for one of their busiest holidays. Engwall Florist and Gifts in Duluth have already started stocking up on new decorative vases and balloons. Searching for the right floral bouquet can be overwhelming. No need to worry, the shop has a full menu of arrangements…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you don’t drink beer? Well that’s okay… Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth has a beer just for you! The Constellation Cream Ale is the first non-alcoholic beer the brewery has made. The hops and the grains for the drink are made with 100% Minnesota ingredients. The brewery’s general manager says it’s all about providing an avenue…
