DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day is a time to recognize the men and women across the country who drive our workforce. That that message was very clear at this annual picnic. Workers from different industries and their families came together at bayfront park to take part in the celebration. The free community event offered folks the chance to enjoy hot…
SUPERIOR, WI- If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes teachers to get ready for a new school year, here’s an idea. “I don’t think I could calculate all of the hours. I think it’s something you think about all summer,” 3rd Grade Teacher, Sandy Archambeau says. After a fire in April of 2018 pushed back the opening of Cooper…
DULUTH, Minn.- Labor Day is the holiday capping of Summer vacation for a lot of kids who decided to spend their last moments of break in Canal Park. Many enjoy Summer, but here’s what some had to say about what they were looking forward to this coming school year. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- While many people enjoyed this Labor Day off from work, not everyone had a three day weekend. Small businesses like Positively 3rd Street Bakery in Duluth stayed open for the holiday. Bread bakers were bright eyed and bushy tailed at 3 a.m. when their shifts started. Bakery employees say holidays are usually busier for them than regular days of…
CLOQUET, Minn – The third annual Lost Forester Adventure Run took place Monday morning at the Pine Valley Recreational Center in Cloquet. There was also a 5.5k and 11k runs, but the grueling eight mile race expands all over the Pine Valley area. Racers must find orange ribbons, and other landmarks to get to their next destination. All of the…
MAPLE, Wis. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an afternoon shooting in Maple, Wisconsin. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday on Pellman Loop Road, where they found one man with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, a 29 year-old man from Maple, was airlifted to a hospital in Duluth. His injuries from…
DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the High Risk of Rip Currents today, the Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. The warning means wind and wave conditions are unsafe to anyone entering the water. Duluth fire officials advise you to stay out of the water regardless of your…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA) is setting sail Thursday, September 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. aboard the Vista Fleet in Duluth. The SLRA is excited to be hosting the Vista Star Boat Tour for yet another year. Boarding will begin at 5:00 p.m. Departure at 5:30 p.m. Arrival back to docks by 7:00 p.m. Light…
DULUTH, Minn. – The National Cancer Institute estimates more than 15,000 children and teens in the United States were diagnoses with cancer in 2018. With the diagnosis often comes continued blood and/or platelet transfusions. Throughout the month of September, Northlanders are encouraged to help the American Red Cross by signing up to donate blood or host a blood drive in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Great Northern Classic Rodeo finished up Sunday in Superior after a three day run at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. Plenty of horses, bulls, and calves were on display as riders from all over the country showed off their many skills such as roping and teaching people what it is like to be a part…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Thousands of people took over Tower Avenue today to experience the Duluth-Superior Pride Parade. Humans and dogs alike were out enjoying the floats and people walking by. “It’s not always easy to be open and feel safe and this is a really good opportunity to show people that you support them no matter who they are,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Here’s some good news for fans of the stage– turns out you don’t have to travel all the way to Broadway to see a production of The Lion King. An 8-year–old Duluth boy is putting his own version of the show, and he’s getting the whole neighborhood involved. Baker Anderson is use to being on stage- you can catch…
DULUTH, Minn.- Pride didn’t end after the parade, the equality party continued on the tracks with the annual Foo Foo Choo Choo train ride. It’s the 9th year the North Shore Scenic Railroad contributed to Duluth–Superior pride activities. The Foo Foo Choo Choo train ride and pre–party at the Depot is the only event of its kind in the country….
COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 62 year-old man was uninjured after flying a single-seat ultralight aircraft that crashed into a swamp on Sunday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot, Robert Kangas, had taken off from his property just one minute earlier and flew a couple hundred yards west before crashing into the swamp on the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Letica’s Iron Mug café and restaurant in Duluth’s Morgan Park neighborhood will soon be closing for good. Owner Mike Letica says the restaurant wasn’t doing well in sales. In fact, he says it hasn’t been doing well since he and his wife took over the Iron Mug in June of last year, likely because of the café’s off the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A special kind of food truck selling only gluten free options called Auntie M’s was parked outside of Duluth Cider on Saturday. The truck sells fair food such as funnel cakes, cheese curds, and even corn dogs to people who might not get to eat that food regularly. “When I was first gluten-free there were not a…
DULUTH, Minn.- August 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day. Communities across the country use the day to bring attention to the way addiction affects people’s lives. The Duluth community remembered their loved ones in a vigil at the Hillside Community Center, but the event was less about mourning and was more about getting rid of the stigma associated with addiction….
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people are in Duluth and Superior Labor Day Weekend celebrating Pride. Saturday’s festival at Bayfront Park was filled with smiles, plenty of music, and dancing. “Pride is about honoring everyone who made pride possible, pride is about being thankful for everything we accomplished, and pride is also about being hopeful for the future,” said Brent…
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — At least five people were dead after a gunman who hijacked a postal service vehicle in West Texas shot more than 20 people, authorities said Saturday. The gunman was killed and three law enforcement officers were among the injured. The shooting began with a traffic stop where gunfire was exchanged with police, setting off a chaotic…
WINTER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice has issued a Silver Alert for 89-year-old Tony Dantzman of Sawyer County. Authorities say Dantzman was last seen while staying with his family at the Strouf Motel in Winter at about 10:00 a.m. Friday. He was was wearing a checkered shirt with a black vest, black pants, black shoes, grey hat with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of pounds of ribs were smoked down by the water at Ribfest at Bayfront Festival Park. The festival gave patrons a chance to try many different flavors like fajita or habenaro mango. It is a festival that organizers are excited to bring back. “There used to be a Ribfest in Duluth many years ago we brought…
DULUTH, Minn. – Campers from all over are taking advantage of the long weekend. At Indian Point Campground and Spirit Bay Marina their 110 sites are completely booked. Duluth and the campground are a destination spot for people from all over the country. “We like to stop by here on our way south we’ve been gone all summer and Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory Vessel, Blue Heron, docked in the Twin Ports harbor to give visitors a tour of the ship. The vessel travels to the Great lakes about ten months out of the year to focus on how the climate can make an impact on them. On the tour guests got a chance to check out…
DULUTH, Minn. – Move in day was celebrated at the College of St. Scholastica today. The college cheerfully welcomed nearly five hundred students and their families. Students already on campus gave a hand with getting the new students settled in. We caught up with a mom and dad who said its exciting but also bittersweet to drop off another child…
HIGHWAY 61, Minn.- Labor Day weekend is a final Summer hurrah for a lot of people, many of them with the same thing in mind: soaking in the beautiful weather up the North Shore while it lasts. “My favorite thing to do in the Summer is just going up the North Shore and visiting the state parks– Split Rock, Gooseberry,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. And many travelers are packing up to hit the road for one last vacation. Good news for them gas prices are likely to be the lowest they’ve be in years for the holiday weekend. AAA says the current average price for gas in the U.S is around 2.57. That’s…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- To stay energized doing all this hiking up the North Shore, people are stopping to eat at destination restaurants like the Rustic Inn. The café is at the peak of their busy season. With all hands on deck, they’re ready to take on the holiday weekend. “This Summer has been fantastic and it’s just been really fun…
ASHLAND, Wis. – A prosecutor’s office in Ashland County has cleared law enforcement officers of any wrongdoing in the May 22 fatal officer involved shooting. According to authorities, on May 22 U.S. Marshal Officers and local law enforcement attempted to arrest 33-year-old Joseph Tedrick who had a federal warrant. While attempting to apprehend Tedrick, he entered a vehicle and struck…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota House Democrats are hitting the road for a series of town halls on how the state should go about legalizing recreational marijuana. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler says his chamber will pass a legalization bill in the 2020 session, so it’s vitally important that Minnesotans weigh in. The first three of 15 community conversations…
BROOKSTON, Minn. – Dirt biking enthusiasts still have another chance to tear up the dirt track at Echo Valley Motocross Park located in Brookston, Minnesota. The elite Moto-Cross riders in the region will be racing on a one mile long track that includes a “90 foot table top” jump, as well as many other riveting jumps, high speeds and…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 30, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
(courtesy: Eden Prairie PD) EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Police in a Twin Cities suburb say they’re working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine whether a cougar is roaming the city. Authorities tweeted a photo Thursday night of what appears to be a cougar taken by a resident in Eden Prairie this week near Purgatory Creek. It’s…
(courtesy: Facebook/Saxon Harbor) IRON COUNTY, Wis. – After being heavily damaged in 2016 from severe storms, Saxon Harbor has officially reopened just in time for the holiday weekend. The announcement was made in a recent Facebook post verifying that boat launches and transient dockage are available to the public as of Friday morning. Marina officials are reminding boaters that slips…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State officials say traffic deaths in Minnesota increased 6% last year. The Department of Public Safety says 381 people died in crashes in 2018 with speed being the main factor in about a third of the fatalities. The agency’s Office of Traffic Safety says failing to wear seat belts resulted in 96 deaths, while 84…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – Staff at White Winter Winery in Iron River, Wisconsin, invite you to pig out on delicious food for a great cause Sunday, September 1 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Emergency Pig Out Fundraiser helps support the Iron River EMS and Fire Department, which are both volunteer organizations. Delicious “Real Deal” BBQ pulled pork with…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Great Northern Classic Rodeo is back for another three-day fun filled lineup of entertainment. The event takes place at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior. The 28th Annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo will begin Friday at 6:00 p.m. Friday night the rodeo will kick off with the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Event,” and…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 30, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Preliminary numbers show the freshmen class at the University of Minnesota could be the largest in decades. Vice Provost and Dean Robert McMaster says the 6,200 freshman students this year eclipses the 2017 class as the largest in 50 years. Although, the official enrollment number won’t be published until later this fall. McMaster tells KARE-TV the university…
RICE LAKE, Minn.- A Duluth electrical contractor, who works closely with oil and mining companies like Husky and Enbridge, has made a big expansion in the Northland. Wescom Inc. specializes in supplying energy structures like electrical circuits and solar panels to large corporations. The company celebrated the grand opening of its new office space right outside of Duluth in the old…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at the University of Minnesota-Duluth had the chance to check out a handful of the school’s clubs. Organizations ranging from Greek Life to more eccentric groups like Quidditch Club were represented at the college’s back to school activities fair. Some freshman said it was reassuring to see such a wide variety of clubs offered to them at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Ports celebrate the GLBTQAI2S individuals in the community with all types of activities for adults and families at Duluth-Superior Pride. Mayor Emily Larson started pride weekend off with the Mayor’s Reception down at the Depot in Duluth saying all are welcome. “Every single day we have community members who don’t feel…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day is the weekend which means school is almost in full swing. Thursday, Laura MacArthur Elementary School in West Duluth welcomed students for an open house. The school will be welcoming more than 350 kindergarten through fifth grade students. They got a chance to see their new rooms, get comfortable at their desks, and meet their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – New college students are getting to know University of Wisconsin-Superior and they are learning about their campus. UWS is using this week to teach students about some of the Native American aspects the campus features such as the medicine wheel. The wheel was dedicated last year and has many meanings for community and the circle of life….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Rib and brisket lovers may need to find a new favorite place to chow down because Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hermantown appears closed. According to neighboring businesses, the chain location closed quickly and unexpectedly earlier this week. Fox 21 tried reaching out to the restaurant and found their number was disconnected. The Hermantown store is also no longer listed…
ASHLAND, Wis. – New Day Advocacy Center has been a safe haven for nearly 10,000 victims since opening 30 years ago. And with a more space they are hopeful to provide comfort for more victims. The brand new facility is a big step up from its current location. The soon to be former facility is a nearly 2,000 square foot…
DULUTH, Minn.- In the days before hurricane Dorian’s touchdown in Florid, the local red cross chapter in Duluth is preparing for the worst. A team of volunteers is getting their emergency response car ready just in case those impacted by the hurricane need help. There’s still no exact word on the predicted impact hurricane Dorian will have, but if the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Student math test scores continue to decline in Minnesota. During the most recent school year, the number of Minnesota students considered proficient in math dropped for the fourth consecutive year. Only 53.9 percent of students met or exceeded state standards for math proficiency in 2019. In 2016, nearly 60 percent of Minnesota students met or…
ASHLAND, Wis. – The 18-year veteran of the Ashland Police Department accused of stealing a vehicle in April has been charged with one count of Drive or Operate Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent-Abandon Vehicle. Authorities say Ty Juoni, 50, stole a vehicle from a residence in the 100 Block of 7th Avenue East in the early morning hours of April 28….
(photo: Twitter/GallatinNF) BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – An emergency crew has recovered the body of climber who died on Montana’s highest peak. The Billings Gazette reports a helicopter retrieved a man’s body from the south side of Granite Peak Tuesday. Authorities have not yet identified the 65-year-old victim from Minnesota. Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler says the man fell Saturday…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Justice Department has won its first conviction using results from testing thousands of unanalyzed sexual assault kits. The department announced Thursday that a Waupaca County jury convicted Leroy Whittenberger of three counts of second-degree sexual assault on Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint filed in April 2018, Whittenberger assaulted a teenage girl in New…
