SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Students, alumni, and community members are on campus now. There’s a free barbecue, bounce house, and concert featuring Big Top Chautauqua. People can also take tours to see how much the University has changed. “UW-Superior wouldn’t be the institution it is today without the community and so we…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is selling more beer than they can make. Now, they’re making a big expansion they say will double their beer production. Earth Rider started brewing almost two years ago. Soon the Superior company will make even more craft beer and will host big events between their brewery and taproom. Grain elevators and…
CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time in 30 years, Cloquet City Hall is getting a new home. Construction is beginning to wind down on this new downtown building. The police department is joining City Hall employees in the Old Members Cooperative Credit Union building. The move takes everyone from their current eight thousand square foot building to now thirty thousand…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s a sign of summer right around the corner as the Park Point Beach House has opened for the season. With the warm weather we had Tuesday, some folks spent today at the beach. We came across one beach-goer today who spent thirty years working for the City’s Public Works Department. It turns out, he played a major…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new music festival has been announced for Duluth this summer with tickets going on sale Friday. The Wild Waters Music Festival will be held Aug. 16 at Bayfront Festival Park and will feature a variety of acts including Atmosphere, Cloud Cult, and Low. A portion of the ticket sales will go toward the Save the Boundary Waters campaign….
DULUTH, Minn.-A major drug bust was made last Friday, after multiple Northland agencies executed a search warrant on East Second Street. Law enforcement agencies executed the warrant at a residence on the 1300 block of East Second Street and during the search, investigators located cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy pills, along with other evidence of drug sales. Additionally, investigators seized four…
DULUTH, Minn.-The St. Luke’s Board of Directors has named Kevin Nokels as the health care system’s new president and chief executive officer. Nokels currently serves as President of CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. A native of Long Prairie, MN, he succeeds John Strange who retired in February after nearly 23 years as president and CEO. “After an…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s time for live music and entertainment! Summer activities are kicking off at Duluth’s Chester Bowl with the 2019 Chester Creek Concert Series on Tuesday, June 11. The 37th annual concert series continues each Tuesday through August 13th (with a rain date on 8/20 if needed). Shows start at 7:00 p.m. for June and July, with earlier start times…
ROSEVILLE, Minn.-A Lyft driver from Coon Rapids says he’ll direct some of his $1 million lottery winnings to the nonprofit he started that provides sustainable access to clean water in Africa. Forty-five-year-old Kodjo Ayewonou won his million in the June 4 Mega Millions drawing with a ticket he bought at a gas station in Eden Prairie. He matched five numbers,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Miller-Dwan Foundation is hosting their 4th annual Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center Survivorship Celebration for cancer survivors and their families Wednesday, June 12. The event is set to take place from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth. Folks are encouraged to attend and enjoy live music, square dancing, food, and fun for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Infrastructure development was booming at the turn of the twentieth century in Duluth and under it. The tunnels of Duluth were built to convey water under major roads without disrupting the city above. “They are durable. That blue stone doesn’t wear away. The bottoms of them are still on their original bedrock channel,” city program coordinator Todd Carlson…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
EVELETH, Minn.- On Monday construction work began on Highway 53 just south of Eveleth. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motorists traveling on Highway 53 will encounter temporary lane closures beginning Monday as a major resurfacing and bridge repair project begins. The Anchor Lake Rest Area will also close. During the closure accessibility improvements will be made. The rest…
DULUTH, Minn.- A memorial with balloons, and wreckage are all that’s left of a fatal car crash in Nashwauk, which took place Saturday afternoon. The crash took the lives of two teenage passengers. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a Honda Accord carrying 4 teenagers inside was traveling north on Highway 169 and tried turning left onto Highway 65 north. It…
Israel Malachi, who announced his candidacy for Duluth mayor on the first floor of city hall five days ago on June 5th, has now dropped out of the race. On the city of Duluth’s website, Malachi’s name has been removed from the list of candidates. He is the CEO of Duluth company Puritan Handwired Amplifiers LLC, Malachi announced that his…
DULUTH, Minn. — An adventure of a lifetime begins this week, attempted by a true adrenaline junkie from Duluth, Jared Munch. He is a local man and is attempting to stand up paddle board his way up Lake Superior all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Most stand up paddle boarders prefer the calm winds and sunny days when balancing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Power building in downtown Duluth hasn’t changed much since 1970’s, but company leaders are hoping the Duluth City Council helps clear the way for some renovations by letting them close the entrance to their building from the sky walk. The vote Monday night was approved unanimously, with councilor Arik Forsman abstaining. The main goal includes…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you have a kid who wants to get out on the water this summer, the Duluth Rowing Club is hosting a camp that teaches students how to row the right way and shows them the teamwork it takes to be successful at it. “A lot of people think it is mainly upper body and your back which…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer camps began today at the NorShor Theater as kids ages seven to nine started their prep work for their upcoming plays. The kids learned some dance moves, the characters they would be playing along with learning the lines so they are comfortable for their big performance on Friday afternoon. “So many people are afraid of public speaking….
DULUTH, Minn. – For the 40th year in a row the Friends of Duluth Public Library book sale is back once again! Members of the library had first dibs to purchase books before the sale is opened to the public. Multiple genres of books, CDs, and DVDs are up for sale. Some books can be bought for as little as…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation department and the Duluth Public Library teamed up today for play and story time at Bayfront Park. Every other Monday throughout the summer, the community is invited to hear stories and sing a few songs. “It’s great to see all the families come on down here together and enjoy the park. Enjoy…
DULUTH, Minn.-Three new candidates have entered the mayoral race in Duluth, while one is no longer listed on the state’s website as a candidate. Now Caleb Anderson, Corey Ford, and Jesse Peterson have filed to run against Mayor Emily Larson. Israel Malachi, who announced he’s running against Larson last week, is no longer listed on the state of Minnesota’s website…
NASHWAUK, Minn.-A fundraiser has been set up for one of the teens killed in a fatal crash near Nashwauk Saturday. A GoFundMe has been set up for 16-year-old Aiden Hall, who was killed in the crash. The money would be used to help pay for funeral expenses. State Patrol officials say the victims were passengers in a car traveling north…
DULUTH, Minn.-Minnesota’s cash assistance program for low-income families will offer a $100 boost in monthly aid starting next year. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that state lawmakers approved the Minnesota Family Investment Program’s monthly grant increase in May. The extra funding will be available beginning February 2020. It’s the first increase to the program since it began 33 years ago….
NEW YORK-The New York Fire Department is responding to a report of a helicopter crash at a building in midtown Manhattan. It does not appear anyone else was on board when the crash occurred at around 2 p.m. other than the pilot. It was not immediately known what type of helicopter was involved. Videos posted by onlookers showed emergency vehicles…
HAYWARD, Wis.-The Wisconsin Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office announced today that Hayward resident James A. Hatcher has been charged on ten counts of possession of child pornography. On June 5, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Hatcher’s residence in Hayward and he was taken into custody. Hatcher was later booked…
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) – Authorities say former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is hospitalized following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Dominican police officials said Ortiz was at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo around 8:50 p.m. Sunday when the…
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TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Bikers in Two Harbors pedaled around town for a good cause and some healthy competition. ‘Pedal for Good’ is a man powered scavenger hunt encouraging people to enjoy bikes or anything that gets you moving outside. The cost to participate is a non–perishable food item. The idea was inspired by 10 year–old Brooke Torgerson, who combined her loves…
DULUTH, Minn.- The rain let up on Sunday just in time for a little Spikeball at Skyline Lanes in Duluth. 18 teams got out on the sand to start the 10–week long Spikeball season. Spikeball is a 2 v. 2 team game, where players stand around a yellow trampoline net, and hit the ball three times before it must bounce off…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Solid Rock Safe Haven in Superior hosted their first ever pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday morning. Solid Rock is a homeless shelter and soup kitchen. This is the first fundraiser Northwest Community Services has ever done for Solid Rock. They said it was time to raise their own money because they have seen the need for homeless services go up…
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners in Duluth raced for over 24 hours straight, trekking over a hundred miles in the 2nd annual ‘Last Runner Standing’ competition. The race began 10 a.m. Saturday on a four mile course at Spirit Mountain with a new race began every hour on the hour. The competition was a way to give runners something a little more challenging to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is almost here, bringing swimmers out to pools and beaches throughout the Northland. As they bring out their floats and bathing suits, Lifeguards are dusting off their skills, and rescue tubes, some for the first time. Only four bodies occupy the pool at the Duluth Area Family YMCA on Sunday. They take turns jumping in, grabbing another…
NASHWAUK, Minn. – Two teens are dead after a Saturday afternoon crash between Highway 169 and Highway 65 near Nashwauk. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 17 year-old driving a Honda Accord was driving north on Highway 169 around 2:45 p.m. when he started turning left onto Highway 65. During the left turn, a 61 year-old man driving a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday Anglers took advantage of the nice weather out on Allouez bay for the Captain’s Platter Fishing Contest. Over 50 boats full of anglers tried the water and caught some pretty big trout, walleye and salmon. One of the largest was a 23 lb trout. According to the organizers with the Duluth Sail and Power Squadron, anglers…
DULUTH, Minn.- A certain winged insect was celebrated for arriving in Duluth. The Coppertop Church held their 4th Annual Monarch Festival, marking the Monarchs ending their migration here from Mexico. Experts, caterpillars, and real Monarch butterflies were in attendance, helping to educate and encourage the public to plant milkweed, a non-invasive plant that attracts and feeds Monarchs. According to experts,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- City officials, business leaders, and families pedaled through the streets on the Northland’s own Tour De Superior. “The importance of riding bikes in Superior is the importance of getting around,” said Mayor Jim Paine. Dozens of men, women, and children on two wheels took over the streets for the first ever Mayor’s bike race. “I really just thought…
DULUTH, Minn.- A young Duluth girl got the surprise of a lifetime, a ton of gifts and a whole lot of love. 7–year–old Elizabeth Luiten is now cancer free after battling the disease for almost 5 years. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoma when she was just two years old, and Saturday, her friends and family wanted to celebrate her in a…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- A fundraiser for Jayme Closs and her family was held today at EZ Street Saloon in South Range. Staff sold 300 toy ducks to customers this past month that were raced down the creek behind the saloon. Employees wanted to do something to make life easier for Jayme and thought a duck race and silent auction would be…
Photo Courtesy: Mark Sauer/Mesabi Daily News ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Virginia police officer has been honored for bravery in the line of duty during a hostage situation in November 2018. Officer Nick Grivna was given the Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention Distinction by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. They describe Grivna as a hero in…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a deer in rural St. Louis County. At about 8:00 p.m. Thursday night, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Brimson Fire Department responded to the crash at Highway 44 and Brimson Road. The lone male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene….
DULUTH, Minn.- With most Northland schools out for the year, the YMCA is offering 100 free youth memberships at their downtown location for kids entering 8th through 12th grade. The memberships are sponsored by Western Bank and help the ‘Y’ keep kids busy this summer and give them more opportunities to meet new friends. “The opportunity to allow youth to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior water resources department gathered at the government center on Friday to educate citizens on how they can pitch in and keep their waterways clean. Storm drain adopters volunteer to keep drains around their homes and businesses clean and free of debris to stop flooding and limit pollution. Douglas County adopts storm drains around the government…
DULUTH, Minn.- The first Friday in June is National Donut Day and the Salvation Army is celebrating the holiday’s history by delivering donuts to veterans. The day started in 1939 and commemorates the making and serving of donuts on the frontlines in World War I by Salvation Army Officers. The Duluth chapter donated boxes of donuts to four veterans’ halls,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Golfers were out at Enger Park Golf Course to raise money for athletic programs at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. The 18–hole competition, raffle and silent auction is one of the charter school’s biggest fundraisers. School officials say these kind of events are necessary to keep track and field, basketball, volleyball and most of their sports clubs active. “I think…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Over 3,500 bikers from across Minnesota and Wisconsin are getting ready to embark on a 150 mile journey for a great cause. The cyclists are camping out at Proctor High School and will take off from there on Saturday morning. They will be riding to Hinckley and White Bear Lake. The ride raises money to find a…
