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Fond du Lac Reservation Reeling after Mother and Son were Victims of Homicide

The Fond du Lac Reservation is reeling after a mother and son were the victims of a homicide there over the weekend as a suspect is taken into custody. 

CLOQUET, Minn. – “We’re a really close knit community so if something happens to one of us, we all feel it in a really powerful way and even if you know, we have our little gripes with each other, we support each other, we build each other up, we help each other as a community,” said Cortnee DeFoe, older sister…

Hermantown Welcomes Home Class A Runner-Up Hawks

The players took pictures with fans and signed autographs and spoke about how proud they are of what they accomplished.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown boys hockey team accomplished one of their goals of making it back to the state tournament, and while the Hawks came up just short of winning the Class A Championship, there was still plenty of reasons to celebrate in Hermantown. The Hawks returned home to fans and community members cheering at a celebration at the…

2nd Annual Carlton County Food Fair Attracts Hundreds

The fair had 30 vendors including food preservers, bakers, and farmers.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Hundreds of people learned about local food at the Carlton County Food Fair at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. The fair had 30 vendors including food preservers, bakers, and farmers. Those at the fair were able to learn how local food is made and preserved through the winter months. There were even things like wild…

Spirit Mountain Busy During Warm Weather

Some skiers say it is easier to try new tricks in the weather because when they fall the snow is soft to land on.

DULUTH, Minn. – With the 50-degree temperatures on Saturday people were hitting the slopes taking advantage of the weather. Spirit Mountain was busy with hundreds of people enjoying the warm temperatures, most were skiing and snowboarding in just sweatshirts and pullovers. There were lots of people using the terrain parks enjoying the jumps. Some skiers say it is easier to…

Robotics Competition Brings More Than 100 High School Teams to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – A major robotics competition filled the DECC from March 5th through March 7th. The event features more than a hundred high school teams from around the Midwest who have built their own robots for the competition. Among them is Duluth’s sister city of Vaxjo, Sweden. Those participating said even though they traveled a great distance, it’s well…

Wild State Cider Hosts Adult Spelling Bee

DULUTH, Minn.– Tonight, people got a chance to do something many haven’t done since high school. At the adult spelling bee at Wild State Cider contestants wrote out words on paper. The top 20 spellers got to advance to the next round. Later rounds had people standing up and spelling the words out loud. The top speller got a generous…

Rookie Basketball Association Celebrates 32nd Season

This season, 511 kids, 98 volunteer coaches, and 52 teams made up the association in its biggest year yet.

DULUTH, Minn. – Young basketball players and their families gathered at Denfeld High School to celebrate the 32nd season of the Salvation Army’s Rookie Basketball Association. This season, 511 kids, 98 volunteer coaches, and 52 teams made up the association in its biggest year yet. Last year, the Duluth Amateur Youth Basketball Association merged with the Rookie Basketball Association. They…

Coronavirus Impacting Local Fishing Gear Inventories

Marine General usually receives four truckloads of kayaks a year and this year they will only be getting two.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Coronavirus is having far-reaching effects on businesses including the local fishing industry. Marine General in Duluth’s owner, Russ Francisco, tells Fox 21 that because of disruptions in the supply chains in Channa caused by COVID-19 the store will see fewer shipments of their usual summer products. Marine General usually receives four truckloads of kayaks a year…

Couponing Class Shows How to Shop Smart

DULUTH, Minn,– Everybody wants to try and save on their grocery bill. A class in Duluth gives them an opportunity to do just that. Kenwood Lutheran Church put on the annual class in honor of national food share month. Those attending learned tips and tricks on saving money at the grocery store and being able to make their dollar go…

Fire Destroys Multiple Garage Units

A fire ripped through two garage units at the Highland Village Apartments just off Central Entrance.

DULUTH, Minn. – Just after 8 last night, a fire ripped through two garage units at the Highland Village Apartments just off Central Entrance. At this hour, authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which caused 90 thousand dollars in damages. There were no injuries reporting in all of this, as the apartments are detached from the garage. Categories:…

Juried Art Exhibit Held at UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Students at UWS today got a chance to put their art on display for everyone to see. The annual Juried Art Exhibit at the Kruk Gallery showcased over 30 pieces of artwork from 30 different students. Students of every major were able to submit their art. UWS alumni Natalie Rude, who is a currently an artist in Duluth…

City of Duluth Looks Into Increasing Number of Vacation Properties

DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth is taking a look at adding to the number of vacation homes in residential areas. The planning commission is looking at increasing the number of permits from 60 to 100. The cap on vacation home permits was set back in 2016 to keep the number of vacation homes in residential areas down. As housing…

City of Duluth Considering Adding ‘Safe and Sober Houses’

DULUTH, Minn.– The city of Duluth is looking into making an amendment on some of their zoning ordinances for homes designated for people leaving rehabilitation. This would allow the city to expand on the amount of housing and give more opportunities to those who need it. The city of Duluth is considering something new to help give those exiting rehabilitation…

Duluth Councilors Question Staff Cuts, City Attorney’s Suspension

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is eliminating two positions as part of its 2020 budget. The employees in those positions have been offered new jobs with the city, but it’s unclear if their pay will be reduced. One position from the Parks and Recreation Department and one position from Fleet and Maintenance have been cut, according to Duluth…

Social Justice Social Bridges Generational Gap

DULUTH, Minn.– An event called the Social Justice Social” was held at the Zeitgeist Theater tonight to try and get young adults more active in social justice causes and organizations. The social was put on by the Duluth NAACP and included food, prizes, and networking opportunities. Organizers say they hope to use the social justice social to open the door…