DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands of volunteers helped runners stay hydrated for the Grandma’s races. They served water and powerade, gave runners sponges to wipe off sweat and kept the streets clear of trash. One first time volunteer, 12–year–old Quentin Roth, hopes to run the marathon one day. “People are nice to me, and it’s kind of fun to yell and be…
DULUTH, Minn.- Fans could be heard for more than 26.2 miles cheering on their friends and family running in the Grandma’s Marathon races. For every one of the almost twenty thousand racers participating in grandma’s marathon, there are hundreds of fans lining the streets ready with applause. “It’s part of what Duluth is. I’ve lived here my whole life and i…
DULUTH, Minn. – Marathons require athletes to push their minds and bodies to the limit. Five medical tents throughout the course along with first aid stations at every mile marker were available along the route to make sure runners got to the finish safely. “We have 400 medical volunteers total. It’s a team of physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurses and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of runners from around the country crossed the finish line in Canal Park for Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon on Saturday. Grandma’s Marathon is widely regarded as one of the top races in the United States. Many runners run personal bests on the marathon track from Two Harbors to Duluth and one says…
DULUTH, Minn.- Runners could load–up on all–you–can–eat carbs to store energy for the race at the annual Michelina’s spaghetti dinner. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- Rock the Big Top concert and festival invites Grandma’s crowds for music, food and beer. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth police want to be as accessible as possible in the busy crowds for Grandma’s Weekend. 12 bike officers will be pedaling around the streets from 14th Avenue East to Canal Park. The bike patrol is a partnership with Duluth Police, Duluth Fire, UMD Police and U.S> Border Patrol. Officers say bikes are the best way to cover…
HAYWARD, Wis. – Every summer Musky Fest is Hayward’s largest celebration all about fishing and this year is no different. Thousands of people pack the streets of Downtown Hayward to take part in the annual celebration. “This is when our population doubles triples. You can feel it. You can feel the electricity,” said Hayward Chamber of Commerce Board Member Wade…
DULUTH, Minn.- While some runners were taking it easy before the big race, businesses in Canal Park were busy with people enjoying some shopping Duluth… Like Stephen Fregori and his daughter Kirra. This is Stephen’s first time running in Grandma’s Marathon and Kirra’s first time in Duluth. “Trying to get some Italian food, carb-up and run like the wind tomorrow,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Friday before Grandma’s Marathon hosted two races along Duluth’s shoreline leading up to the main event. Starting off with the Whipper Snapper races where kids from four to fourteen years old raced to the finish at Bayfront Festival Park. Voluteers there were out cheering on the kids who were sprinting towards the finish. One enthusiastic volunteer…
DULUTH, Minn.- Food Truck Friday’s kicked off Friday outside the Duluth Public Library. Those attending say it’s a great way to get out of the house to support local businesses around the Northland. “It’s great to have this going on in the summer every Friday at the library. You can have lunch and people come out, mingle and get out…
DULUTH, Minn.- Something to keep an eye on tomorrow, is the different route that the runners will take for the second straight year due to construction in downtown Duluth. It’s year two of three of Grandma’s Marathon route being a little different, but it’s not as complicated as you may think. As phase two of reconstruction continues on Superior Street,…
HAYWARD, Wis. -Musky Fest just became a little bit cuter as a few kids competed in the annual watermelon eating contest. Kids lined up according to their age group to with big slices of watermelon in hand. All hoping to be the first, they chowed down as quickly as they could. A tiny tot from Chetek, Wisconsin took home the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Moving people around the Northland is very difficult this weekend, but one local business is offering a free way for runners to get to the starting line from Duluth. The North Shore Scenic Railroad will be taking around 1,100 runners from Duluth to Two Harbors. It will leave at 5:45 in the morning from over by the DECC…
DULUTH, Minn. – The first case to go to trial stemming from evidence collected in the Duluth Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has resulted in a man being found guilty of criminal sexual conduct. Kenneth Clark was charged after evidence suggested he sexually assaulted a Native American grandmother in his cab in 2012. The investigation was stalled due to miscommunication between…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately through 10:00 a.m. Saturday. The warning is due to wind and wave conditions that can support rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water regardless of your swimming experience. There are currently no lifeguards at Park…
(AP Photo)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed four abortion bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. One bill Evers vetoed Friday would have imposed criminal penalties on doctors who fail to give medical care in the extremely rare circumstance where a baby is born alive following an abortion attempt. Other vetoed bills would have cut off…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A federal jury has awarded $585,000 to a police officer who alleged that 58 fellow officers from the Minneapolis Police Department broke a federal privacy law by searching for her driver’s license data without a lawful purpose. Attorneys for Amy Krekelberg say the officers searched for her data 74 times, accessing information including her photograph,…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Strong winds, heavy rain, hail and at least one tornado damaged a turkey barn and outbuildings, brought down tree branches and flooded streets in southwestern Minnesota. There were no reports of injuries when the severe weather swept through Redwood, Brown and Watonwan counties Thursday evening. Watonwan County sheriff’s officials say a large turkey barn near St. James…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 21, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Local #807 announced their endorsements in the At-Large and 3rd District races for Duluth City Council Friday morning. According to a recent press release, the Duluth Police Local #807 is endorsing Arik Forsman and Noah Hobbs for councilor-at-large and Roz Randorf for 3rd District. “The individuals that we have chosen to endorse have demonstrated…
IRON RIVER, Wis. – Happening Saturday, June 22, folks are invited to the community of Iron River, Wisconsin to experience the third annual Makers’ Faire hosted by White Winter Winery. The Faire will run from noon until 5:00 p.m. and showcase many talented artists, farmers, growers, producers, crafts and more from around the region. The artisans are from various communities…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are hitting the Willard Munger State Trails on rollerblades! Every other Tuesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 pm you can skate and sip with friends in the Northland, for FREE. The director of the NorthShore Inline Marathon is hosting these free group skates for all skill levels. Bring your own blades…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 21, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, morning update
DULUTH (LINCOLN PARK), Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Love Creamery teaches us how to make a Rhubarb Sorbet from home! RECIPE: Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet 2 Cups cooked down rhubarb 2 Cups seeded strawberries 1 Cup sugar (really, sugar to taste. One can make this one sweeter or less sweet) Mix all ingredients together, blend Freeze in an ice…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Conservatives who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court have sided with Republicans legislators in saying they legally called a lame-duck legislative session to pass laws limiting the powers of the new Democratic governor and attorney general. The court ruled 4-3 Friday along ideological lines. The majority says the Wisconsin Constitution gives the Legislature the authority to decide…
DULUTH, Minn. – The perfect place to grab fresh vegetables or a pick up a quick lunch is now open for the season. The Civic Center Farmer’s Market is back for a second year. Tables of vendors lined up outside the Duluth courthouse to sell a variety of goods such as fresh produce and jewelry. The Juice Farm was also…
DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – At 9:30 PM, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E 3rd St on the report of shots heard. Officers were unable to locate any victims or evidence of shots fired. Then, at 10:10 PM, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E 6th St on the report of a 35-year-old male with…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s celebrated the unveiling of their $1.5 million remodeled inpatient pharmacy. The project expanded the pharmacy from about 2,500 square feet to nearly 4,000 square feet. The added room provides more workspace to help keep up with new federal health requirements. The project also included upgrading the pharmacy’s security system and adding new sterile rooms for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The tents are being set up in the parking lot in the middle of Canal Park. Live performances will be there Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening. Tent set-up started Monday morning. Workers tell us it’s like the ultimate game of Tetris, fitting everything they need into one parking lot. But they love the experience and…
DULUTH, Minn. The tradition of carb-o loading is still strong before Grandma’s Marathon. Meal preparation began Monday including two thousand pounds of pasta, five thousand pounds of sauce, and more than thirty thousand meatballs for the Michelina’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Friday at the DECC. Those organizing the event say the event continues to grow. “It’s the place to be during…
DULUTH, Minn. – A family from Hayward has a unique Grandma’s Marathon tradition. Steve Boss, his two daughters, and his son will run Grandma’s Marathon together on Saturday. Every time one of the family members celebrates their fortieth birthday, they’re expected to run their first full marathon. Steve’s daughter, Jessica Galde, turned forty in April. This year, she’ll become the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of runners are at the DECC getting ready for race day. They’re buying last-minute supplies and picking up their race packets. The packets are given to runners in Grandma’s Full Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. They include a list of start times and pickup locations, and a bib number….
DULUTH, Minn.- DTA officials are continuing efforts to fix issues with their 7 new electric buses, an investment costing nearly 10 million dollars to get them on the streets last Fall. Since they were primarily funded by a federal grant, the buses were tracked carefully throughout Winter. Officials found that an average battery for the electric buses will only last…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – This summer, the Lake Superior Estuarium on Barker’s Island and The River Rover Playgroup welcomes toddlers from the Northland to take part in getting to know about nature. Tiny tots from the Northland spent the day wandering through gardens and trails across from the estuarium. With magnifying glasses in hand, they took a closer look at flowers…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- With all the people coming to the Northland, it means a lot of work is going on behind the scenes. Rain or shine, come Saturday morning, thousands of runners and spectators will gather in Two Harbor’s for the 2019 Grandma’s Marathon. Ready or not. Here they come. As the start line for Grandma’s Marathon is ready for…
(Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP, File)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remains at a record low. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate for May was 2.8%, the same as in April. That matched the record low of 2.8% reached in April 2018. The state gained 1,800 private sector jobs between April and May….
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – After falling in the class AA state championship game last year, the Duluth Marshall baseball team finally reached the top, as the No. 1 seed Hilltoppers defeated No. 2 seed Minnehaha Academy 4-2 to claim the 2019 class AA state title. The Redhawks, who handed the Hilltoppers their only loss of the season back in April, took…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Assembly has approved two bills that would stiffen drunken driving penalties. The first measure would require anyone arrested for a first offense to appear in court. Currently a first offense is a civil violation, not a criminal one, and people can skip their initial court appearance. The bill also would eliminate provisions in state…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Wilderness Society is suing the Trump administration to try to force the release of documents on its decision to lift restrictions on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. The Trump administration last year canceled a proposed 20-year ban on mining in the Boundary Waters watershed and an associated environmental study…
FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot give an update on local news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 20. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
WASHINGTON (AP) – A new study says about once in every six times someone is taken to an emergency room or checks in to a hospital, the treatment is followed by a “surprise” medical bill. The report Thursday from the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation also finds that depending on what state you live in, the odds can be much higher….
TOWER, Minn. – On Saturday, June 22, wild rice hotdish will be on the menu at Fortune Bay Resort Casino in Tower, Minnesota. 14 major league eating athletes from across the nation will be in the area vying for the top spot as Wild Rice Hotdish-Eating Champion. Thursday morning, local competitive eater John Rembold and Sammy Richter from Fortune Bay…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 20. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota State college system’s board of trustees has voted to raise tuition by 3% this fall as enrollment declines. The Star Tribune reports that the board of trustees approved a $2.1 billion budget for the 37 universities and community colleges in the system, which has lost almost a fifth of its enrollment over the past decade….
DULUTH, Minn.-Affordable housing is hard to find for many in the Northland, but one organization is hoping to change that for the city’s new and soon –to—be moms. Together for Life Northland held the grand opening of their Star of the North Maternity Home, on the upper floor of the Morning Star Women and Birthing Center on East Superior Street….
DULUTH, Minn. – Seven years ago, the Northland was struck by a historic flash flood that destroyed cities, including Duluth. On June 19, 2012, heavy rain rolled through Duluth prompting the entire city to take cover. The next morning many woke up to damaged homes, roads and other infrastructure. More than 800 houses were assessed by the city for livability….
DULUTH, Minn.- Before runners take off on either the William A. Irvin 5K, Half, or Grandma’s Full Marathon, they get to eat and shop around some products at the DECC. The two halls of the DECC were empty Wednesday, but these crews are preparing for the Essentia Health and Fitness Expo Thursday and Friday. “It’s really the gateway for people…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo was one of many areas ripped apart by the 2012 Northland Flash Floods. Now, seven years later, they’re on the right track, according to Zoo officials. The 2012 flood damaged the Barnyard, destroyed the Polar Shores exhibit, and claimed the lives of fourteen animals, even leaving a seal stranded on a nearby street. Now…
