MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $21.6 billion last year. That’s according to a new report from the state Department of Tourism. The report says visitor spending rose nearly 5 percent in 2018 to $13.3 billion. Tourism brought in $1.2 billion in federal taxes, $879 million in state taxes and $703 million in local taxes. Most of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Two additional evenings of entertainment were announced to play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer: Logic 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 Tickets: $55 and $43 (general admission plaza-level standing room only, no chairs; and reserved seating) On sale: noon Friday, May 10 ZZ Top – 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest Cheap Trick 7 p.m. Monday,…
SILVER BAY, Minn. – The layout of the land is changing on the corner of Highway 61 and Outer Drive in Silver Bay. The Adventure Park on the North Shore is currently expanding to include a high ropes course with an opening date of Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. The Park was first exposed in 2017 when the owners…
(AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file) LONDON (AP) – A beaming Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan have a healthy baby boy. Harry says he’s “incredibly proud” of his wife after she gave birth early Monday morning. The baby weighs 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and palace officials say he was born at 5:26 a.m. Monday. The infant, now the seventh…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack has brought back its company-wide and month-long Arbor Day campaign called, “Buy A Pack, We Give Back.” Due to the company’s success with the philanthropic campaign in 2018, the Made in America business has brought it back once again for 2019. For every Duluth Pack manufactured product sold, Duluth Pack will properly plant a tree…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, May 6, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The suspect who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Hermantown Saturday has been identified as Timothy Russell Majchrzak, 37, of Hermantown, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner. He died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will provide additional information, including the names of the deputies, after the initial interviews with people involved are…
DULUTH, Minn. – Millard LaJoy — a man we have followed since he turned 100 — has died at the age of 106. LaJoy, of Pike Lake, died peacefully Friday in his sleep. He graduated in 1930 from Duluth Central and went to the U of M to receive engineering and law degrees. He owned Cubs Roller Skating Rink, worked…
DULUTH, Minn.- Homegrown 2019 has finally come to an end after a long but rewarding 8 days. The local music festival held its final shows Sunday afternoon at Canal Park Brewing. This was the first year Homegrown had a night dedicated to craft district venues, something that had a positive response from the community. “This year is just as strong as…
DULUTH, Minn.- A program three years in the making held its debut performance. Dementia Friendly Duluth was proud to showcase their ‘Victory Chorus’- 40 person ensemble made up of singers with dementia, caretakers and volunteers young and old. The Victory Chorus performance was introduced as a mindful musical journey. These singers were hard at work practicing for 12 weeks and could not…
DULUTH, Minn.- The expansion of the Lincoln Park Craft District is continuing with the grand opening of Taco Arcada, bringing a twist to your traditional taco restaurant. The owners of Duluth Grill, Corktown Deli and Brews, and OMC Smokehouse debuted their newest hotspot in Lincoln Park, and the place was packed. The pixelated sounds of old games and the clicking…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Sunday was Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1892. Bethel Lutheran Church celebrated the Mexican holiday with their fundraiser. They served tacos and had a photo booth manned by a professional photographer. The church’s Fundraising Committee said when it comes to events like this, their church…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting Saturday in Hermantown. Accrording to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), two Hermantown police officers and a St. Louis County sheriff’s deputy shortly after 3 p.m. pursued a motorcyclist who was traveling northbound on Midway Road just past West Arrowhead Road at speeds in excess of 100…
DULUTH, Minn.- Nerds of the Northland, rejoice–for Saturday was Free Comic Book Day. Comic book lovers crowded Rogue Robot Games and Comics in Downtown Duluth. Store owner Ryan Fleming said every year they get as many as 100 people on this day. Comics, he said, provide a unique avenue to get kids into reading. “They were a great world to…
LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis.- The season has begun to catch Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. At 986 acres, Lake Nebagamon is a place many anglers go to feel those fish a-bitin’. The rumble of boat motors break the soft lapping of the water. “I’m 54 years old, I’ve been out here for that many years,” said Brian Gilbertson….
DULUTH, Minn. – Memorial Blood Centers held a community blood drive in the Fox 21 parking lot. Memorial aimed to collect forty to fifty units in the drive, and they said they were right on target with that. Staff tell us the donation process is easy and takes about an hour. “The need for blood does not go away,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- With a nationwide housing crisis, the homeless population continues to grow. CHUM homeless shelter wants people to experience first–hand what it would be like to walk a mile in their shoes. They’re trying a new way of bridging the gap with the homeless community. “The difference with this event is that you actually have to walk through sort…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new CBD store is opening soon in Duluth. Sutherland CBD is making their way across the bridge to open a second location in the Lakeside neighborhood right next to Amity Coffee. Craig Sutherland says many of their Superior customers travel from up the North Shore. The new location will give them a closer place to buy hemp oil…
DULUTH, Minn.- The cause of a fire at CCU College of Hair on West Superior Street is still unknown, according to Duluth Fire officials. No one was injured, as the building was unoccupied. Crews responded to a report of black smoke in the area of 1st Avenue West. Upon arrival, they made entry from the alley side of the building….
DULUTH, Minn. – Mini therapy horses were at the college of St. Scholastica on Friday for students who might be stressed out with the semester coming to an end. Two horses, Maggie and Gracie, spent the afternoon reading with kids and allowing students to pet them. It was all to take the students’ minds off of finals. “It’s fun, the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A traveling model train exhibit is coming to the Duluth Depot this weekend. The HO scale model trains will be running on tracks lined with buildings and trees. For the 12 volunteers who set up the models, it is about more than just having fun. “We do it because we like it, but it helps us remember…
DULUTH, Minn. – Criminal justice students at UWS held a carnival day for children who are on the waiting list for the highly popular Mentor Duluth program. The program matches children in the area with positive role models. The carnival featured kids who were all smiles enjoying the activities. It also taught the UWS students how much of an impact…
GORDON, Wis.- It’s the beginning of burn season for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Pending the right weather conditions, the DNR has just a small window of time to reset some of the state’s prairie lands and make the space livable for certain wildlife. This kind of land is called pine barons. It’s a type of habitat that’s locally common…
DULUTH, Minn. – Vintage treasures are in full stock at the semi–annual Duluth Junk Hunt at the DECC. Nearly 150 vendors from around Minnesota are selling a variety of antique and repurposed items. Thousands of hard core “Junkers” rummaged through the aisle of vendors hoping to find the ultimate treasure. “My son is in second grade and learning to play…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A life vest can be beneficial in preventing boating related drownings and the city of superior’s Kids Don’t Float program is an attempt at saving lives. A ribbon was cut to re–welcome the Kids Don’t Float program. The project through the city of Superior and the local Chamber of Commerce allows kids of all ages and sizes…
DULUTH, Minn. – Families played at the Duluth Children’s Museum for free during its Community Day. The event is part of an initiative with the city of Duluth, which is aimed at highlighting local attractions. Museum staff say it’s a great time to get out and enjoy all that local draws have to offer. “so many people in our community…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is recommending nine holes of the Lester Park Golf Course be sold off following the 2019 season for a housing development that could be turned into up to 400 multi-family housing units. The City’s recommendation would improve the infrastructure at Enger Park Golf Course while continuing to operate the other 18 holes at Lester…
HIBBING, Minn. – A sixth district judge has ruled that a Grand Rapids man convicted of murder in the second-degree did not have mental illness or cognitive impairment to afford him a mental illness defense. Benjamin Lundquist was accused of stabbing and killing 54-year-old Joel Gangness of Hibbing in January of 2017 in an apartment there. Lundquist initially told police…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A Cloquet father charged with assault on his three month old son has pleaded guilty. Orion Harrison Sinclair Verbist, 26, was charged with first-degree assault on December 20, 2018 following reports from St. Luke’s Hospital that a three-month old infant presented with injuries consistent with child abuse. According to reports, the infant was brought to the hospital…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this week’s Cooking Connection we are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, with Chorizo Tacos from Bucktales Cantina! ADDRESS: 6098 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880 CONTACT: (715) 394-4181, Facebook Page HOURS: Tues – Thurs 2 – 9pm, Fri 2-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm, closed Monday Categories: Community, Cooking Connection, Entertainment, Features, Links, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The city of Minneapolis is paying $20 million to settle a lawsuit over a police officer’s fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the settlement Friday, three days after a jury convicted Mohamed Noor of murder and manslaughter in the 2017…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A TV station reveals that Minnesota and local governments have been shelling out millions of taxpayer dollars to public employees to stay away from their jobs while they’re being investigated for allegations of misconduct, wrongdoing or crimes. KARE-TV obtained public records that show the Twin Cities paid more than $3.7 million to workers over the past three…
DULUTH, Minn. — Life stressing you out? Does the cooler weather make you upset? Then it’s time to PUNCH IT OUT at Duluth’s 9 Round kickboxing program in this week’s Active Adventures with Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot! 9Round is a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular and circuit training regimens. The program consists of a proprietary…
DULUTH, Minn. – The downtown branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA is set to temporarily close for one week, May 20 – 27. While workers will be upgrading the facility during the weeklong closure, the Y will continue to offer its members the ability to exercise at the Superior YMCA through a reciprocal membership agreement, as well as engage in…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Authorities say one child is dead and another is hospitalized in critical condition after falling from a window at a south Minneapolis apartment building. Minneapolis police received a call about 2:20 p.m. Thursday reporting the incident at a building along the Midtown Greenway. Police spokesman John Elder says workers in the area saw the children fall from…
HIBBING, Minn. (WCCO) – A student’s secret recordings have kept a Minnesota teacher out of the classroom while a school district investigates the incident. Dan Gotz is a seventh grade science teacher at Hibbing High School. According to WCCO, a student reported the teacher months ago to school officials. The student’s parents say the Vice Principle observed Mr. Gotz for…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 3, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A 23-year-old Mt. Iron man has been charged with two counts of second-degree attempted murder while attempting to commit a drive-by shooting, according to court records. Dayton Joseph Konecny was arrested on April 29 in connection to the shooting that left a male victim with a gunshot wound to his right leg. According to the criminal complaint,…
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar has released a plan to spend $100 billion over a decade to improve mental health care and fight substance abuse. It’s an issue the Minnesota senator has faced firsthand as the daughter of an alcoholic who struggled with addiction for years before getting sober. The wide-ranging plan unveiled Friday includes funding for…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been four months since a suicidal domestic-assault suspect shot Duluth police officer Aaron Haller and fatally shot his K-9 partner Haas. Officer Aaron Haller and K-9 Haas People lined the street during Haas’ funeral procession, and they’d later pack the DECC for his memorial. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, Aaron and his wife open up…
NORTHLAND – Dozens of people gathered outside the city halls of Superior and Duluth to sing hymns and gather with others in the community to celebrate God. “I think it basically talks about promoting god’s love and his wisdom in the community and between all races ethnicities all peoples and it’s much appreciated,” said Mark Eskola, a Rice Lake Resident….
DULUTH, Minn. – Va Bene, an Italian restaurant in Duluth is changing ownership after 13 years. It’s located in on East Superior Street. The owners sold the restaurant to two of their managers who want to keep it going strong. “They compliment each other very well and we asked them offered them the chance to do this and they really…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Moms Blog hosted their annual Bloom event focused on new and expecting mothers tonight at Clyde Iron Works. The event provides expectant mothers a much needed night of pampering. They are catering to both birth mothers and adoptive mothers and giving them a chance to meet and connect. “It’s so important to bring moms together in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth–Superior harbor is already proving to have a busy and steady 2019 season. There have been an estimated 30 thousand lives lost to shipwrecks in the great lakes. Thursday’s annual ‘Blessing of the Port’ was a way to speak a hand of protection on the harbor and all those on the water this year. Entering their 50th year,…
ASHLAND, Wis. – A road side smelt shop has popped up in the old ace hardware parking lot in Ashland. Owners of Smelt the business say people travel from far and wide to buy the little fish with deep roots in this community. “The locals call the radio station because they get all excited. Everybody get so upset and say…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a day full of pancakes at the DECC in Duluth. Just two hours into the annual pancake day feast, more than seven hundred people had already been served. Pat Swenson, Chairman of Pancake Day, says that “I love this. Each ticket that we sell goes back to the community in some fashion. And so to see,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Opening Day for Wisconsin fishing season is this Saturday, which means big business for local bait shops. Over at Superior Fly Angler on Belknap Street, fisherman have been lining up to get their bait and tackle as they prepare for the big day. Leadership from that business say fisherman tend to like to buy local, because they have…
ASHLAND, Wis. – New Day Advocacy Center is halfway done with the more than $1 million project, hoping to bring comfort and safety to the hundreds of victims using their services. For more than 30 years New Day has been a resource for men, women, and children involved in domestic violence and sexual assault situations. The current facility is based…
DULUTH, Minn.- Later this month, the Duluth YMCA will undergo a major renovation causing it to close for a week Construction is scheduled to begin May 20th and run through the 27th. Some of the changes will include replacing the raquet ball court, while making some locker room upgrades. Emily Ranta, Associate Executive Director, said “the big thing we hope…
