GUNFLINT TRAIL, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we are taking you through 57 miles of wilderness that you can drive on! It’s part of the Superior Scenic Byway in Cook County. The road passes through the Superior National Forest and borders the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada’s Quetico National Park. Snowshoeing, skiing, mushing and snowmobiling trails…
DULUTH, Minn. – A fire that broke out at The Dollar Tree in West Duluth on Sunday afternoon is now being investigated as arson according to the Duluth Fire Marshal. Duluth Fire Marshal Marnie Grondahl says the reason for the arson investigation is the area of origin of the fire, “There were no accidental ignition sources anywhere near the origin…
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(AP Photo/Jim Mone)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota will have a projected $1.5 billion surplus for the next two-year budget period, state officials announced Thursday, setting the stage for a spirited debate over taxes and spending in the legislative session that starts in January. The healthy surplus gives Democratic Gov.-elect Tim Walz and the Legislature more room for spending initiatives, tax…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Depot hosted the annual Veterans Remembrance Dinner with a focus on the evolution of armor in the United States Military. The dinner celebrates the Veterans Memorial Hall Program which dates back to 1909. That’s when Civil War veterans gathered in the St. Louis County Courthouse which is now the Duluth Depot. Every year the historical society makes it…
DULUTH, Minn.- In honor of St. Nicholas, a saint who was known for helping those in need, the children of the Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church set up a stand outside the parish offering warm socks, hot cocoa and cookies to people passing by as a way to emulate the good that St. Nicholas did. “The kids just need to understand the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Survey results are in from the Imagine Canal Park pop-up experiments that will be used as a guide to the city of Duluth as to what people want or don’t want for the future of that busy tourist section of town. More than 1,200 residents, visitors, business owners and stakeholders filled out of the survey. Out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has proposed the city spend about $12 million from the tourism tax for 2019 attractions. That’s four percent more than was spent this year or last year. From January through October, the tourism tax has collected about 4.3 percent more than at this time in the previous year. Mayor Larson asked attractions to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Losing a child is something no parent wants to go through but many have. A candlelight vigil was held at Leif Erickson Park in Duluth, bringing together those parents who have lost children. The annual vigil is sponsored by the nationwide “Angel of Hope” organization. The group provides a support network for grieving parents to share their…
DULUTH, Minn. – The search is on for a pair of grinches that created $2,500 in damage at Bentleyville Tour of Lights. They were caught in the act on security cameras. On Tuesday night, a door to the food and toy area was broken into. Bentleyville officials though it was a one-time incident but the vandals were back on Wednesday…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery collected trinkets and crafted goods to sell at their annual Christmas bazaar. Dozens rushed the doors at 8 a.m. to purchase everything from hand–knitted hats to homemade baked bread all for a low price. The annual sale started over 60 years ago and grows every year. Sisters say it’s because people love…
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC welcomed hundreds of vendors for the 6th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. Different kinds of gear, ATV’s, ice houses, live animals- these are just some of the things that found their home for the weekend at the convention center. Organizers for the event are expecting thousands who are excited for some of the show’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The gift of giving is popular this holiday season, and the employees of National Bank of Commerce wanted to join in. Instead of giving each other gifts at their yearly holiday mixer, employees got flowers from Flora North and put together bouquets to give to patients at St. Luke’s hospital. Associates from the Duluth and superior branches spent…
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Regents have approved a plan to increase pay for employees of the University of Wisconsin System by 3 percent each of the next two fiscal years. The Board of Regents unanimously approved the pay plan at a meeting in La Crosse Thursday. Regents also backed an identical pay plan for UW-Madison. The proposal calls for full…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation is allocating a $20 million grant to the MN DOT to reconstruct the Can of Worms Interchange in Duluth. The announcement was made Thursday by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Congressman Rick Nolan. “I spoke with Secretary Chao today and thanked her and the Department for working with us on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Noah King has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of UMD student William Grahek. Judge Mark Munger upheld the mandatory life sentence, with parole possible after 30 years, on Thursday for aiding and abetting first degree intentional murder while trying to commit a burglary. King was found guilty of aiding and abetting first degree…
DULUTH, Minn. – Vandals looking to steal from the Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” event caused $2,500 worth of damage in the process according to event organizers. Cameras were able to pick up images of the suspects, but their faces are not distinguishable. Officials say nothing was stolen from the site but significant damage was done to the gift shop in…
UPDATE: After further investigation the Cloquet Police Department say they have learned that the puppies were not abandoned at the Sather Park. Instead, officers say they learned the juveniles that purchased the puppies thought that telling their parents they found the puppies would increase their chance of keeping the animals. When the juveniles were unsuccessful the information about the dogs…
DULUTH, Minn. – Promoting the fine art of barbeque through mesmerizing performances self-proclaimed “grillologists” Mad Dog and Merrill awaken the taste buds of people where ever they go. Having grilled together for over 35 years Mad Dog & Merrill feel they have a partnership made in barbeque heaven. The barbeque duo stopped by FOX 21 Local News Thursday morning for…
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DULUTH, Minn.- A native coffee retailer is making major strides after finalizing agreements with large companies like Amazon and Target. City Girl Coffee Company, which is a brand of Alakef Coffee, was created in 2015 to stand out among other coffee brands in Minnesota. The company also work to bring awareness to the equality of women within the coffee…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota political party leaders and state and local officials are considering mail balloting for the 2020 presidential primary, a dramatic change from past practices in which citizens make their selections in party caucuses. The state will switch to a more straightforward primary system beginning in 2020 that allows voters to cast ballots for their preferred choice for president…
MINNEAPOLIS – A sole finalist is in line to become the first female president of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents on Wednesday advanced Joan Gabel, provost at the University of South Carolina, as the single finalist for the president’s job. Regents Chair David McMillan says Gabel “has shown strong leadership,” and the presidential search…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota officials are preparing to release a budget forecast that will set the stage for the debate over taxes and spending in the 2019 legislative session. Minnesota Management and Budget is due to issue the forecast late Thursday morning. The revenue and spending projections are expected to show a significant surplus, which would give Gov.-elect Tim…
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – Wisconsin retailer Shopko is closing 39 stores in 19 states. Shopko spokeswoman Michelle Hansen says each store employs 10 to 25 employees, putting the scope of job cuts at about 400 to nearly 1,000 positions. Liquidation sales begin Friday with the stores closing by the end of February. The Green Bay area department store chain operates about…
DULUTH, Minn.- Several health professionals gathered Wednesday in Duluth, as St. Luke’s Hospital hosted its Annual Biomedical Ethics Conference. Experts presented the latest educational information on the ethics of genetic testing. This discussion was meant to help the medical community to understand the best way to apply their knowledge of genetic testing. Following the conference, attendees had the chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.-The machines took over Lake Superior College’s Downtown Center, as they put some of their student–made robots to the test for “Robot Wars.” Seven integrated manufacturing student teams designed and built robots, who were tested with their ability to take water from one bucket, across the obstacle course, and to the other bucket. Students say it’s great to see…
DULUTH, Minn.- Who needs to buy holiday decorations, when you can make them? Wednesday night at Glensheen, people learned how to make wreaths. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center brought all the fresh materials, like balsam branches, cedar and pine cones from its 18,000 acres of land. The aroma of fresh pine and balsam branches relaxed the room. For $20, participants…
DULUTH, Minn.- Many different businesses and nonprofits in the Northland spent the annual Day of Caring doing various projects to make a difference in their community. Day of Caring was organized by Head of the Lakes United Way, who matched teams of volunteers with local non–profit agencies in need of extra hands. According those involved, it’s a time when non–profits…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department has released body cam video from an October officer-involved shooting that injured Joshua M. Farmer, 19, of South Range, who was a suspect at the time involving a theft. The three videos released by the police department Wednesday are portions of the full videos before shots were fired. “The videos have been clipped…
DULUTH, Minn.- The First Lutheran Church hosted its annual Lutefisk, Salmon and Meatball dinner on Wednesday. The event is a way to carry on the Nordic Holiday tradition. “Immigrants brought it over. They came with their lutefisk. They don’t eat it in Norway anymore. But if you’re lonely on Christmas and want something that tastes like home then they would…
DULUTH, Minn.- A 20-year tradition on Park Point is coming to a close after this Christmas holiday. Marcia Hales, 73, says all the work behind the decorations is simply too much for a person her age, and she says it can be hard to rally up volunteers to make it happen every year. Hales’ decorated home has brought in thousands…
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke to Fox 21 today after attending the services for President Bush in Washington D.C. She said moments like this can bring the country together as nation looks back on the legacy Bush left behind. “We must pass on George H.W. Bush’s torch of good will, his torch of dignity…and how he dealt with…
(Jean Pieri/Pioneer Press via AP)ST. PAUL, Minn. – Cities across Minnesota are turning to spraying brine on roads to help keep them ice-free, with some saying it’s better than salt. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has added brine sprayers to its fleet of 840 snowplows. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Ramsey County almost tripled its salt-spraying capacity last winter….
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after a man was punched and kicked in the head at the Duluth Transportation Center at 228 W. Michigan Street. The call was reported to police at 8:24 p.m. Monday. When police arrived, they found the man unresponsive before he was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment, according police. The victim…
(AP) – USA Gymnastics is turning to bankruptcy in an effort to ensure its survival. The embattled organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces and to forestall its potential demise at the hands of the U.S. Olympic Committee. USA Gymnastics filed the petition in…
NEW YORK – Elm Pet Foods is the latest maker of dog food to issue a recall over elevated levels of vitamin D, which can cause kidney failure at high enough levels. Similar recalls have been issued by ANF Inc., Sunshine Mills Inc., Natural Life Pet Products, and Nutrisca over the last month. Elm and others urge consumers to either…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Joy Herbert, owner of Little Neetchers in West Duluth, has recognized that over the past few years, West Duluth has lacked a connected feeling among it’s businesses. Herbert now hopes the inaugural Winter West Market will help connect businesses in the Duluth neighborhood. Winter West Market will bring together 12 businesses that are all within walking distance of each…
DULUTH, Minn. – Can you believe it? Tugboat or “Tug” the Pier B Ambassador is already seven months old! Tug’s owner, Nikki Anderson, works as Director of Operations at Pier B Resort in Duluth. Anderson was asked by the folks at Pier B a few months ago if she would be interested in getting another puppy, having him trained and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Crews are busy fixing a burst steam line under Superior Street that sent a cloud of steam and debris into the air near Fond Du Luth Wednesday morning. The steam line burst around 7:00 a.m. at 100 East Superior Street according to officials. There were no reported injuries. Terry Nanti with Duluth Energy Systems says crews are…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Underground, located in the lower level of the Depot across from the train museum, is proud to present The Santaland Diaries this Thursday through Saturday. The regularly scheduled performances have already sold out, prompting officials with The Duluth Playhouse to add another night of holiday comedy to the stage. Tickets for a 10:30 performance of The Santaland…
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MADISON, Wis. – The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has approved a sweeping package of bills weakening the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. The state Assembly approved the lame-duck legislation Wednesday morning. The Wisconsin Senate did the same less than three hours earlier after lawmakers worked through most of the night. The bills now go to outgoing Republican Gov. Scott Walker,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A major explosion back in April at the Husky Energy Refinery in Superior resulted in about $25 million in damage. It also caused hundreds of residents to evacuate the city. Superior Water Light and Power has been approved to raise utility costs. One of the reasons for the rate hike is to make up for the cost of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Weeks away from the turn of the new year and the passing of the baton from congress 115 to 116, Pete Stauber is getting ready to represent Minnesota’s 8th district, which means the end of an era for Democratic Congressman Rick Nolan, who did not seek re–election. A more than three decade hiatus between starting his first congressional…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The new ATV trail through the city of Superior does not actually connect to Barker’s Island, and the other hotels in the area. The staff at Barker’s Island Inn says the lack of ATV trail connection hurts their business. But City Councilor Brent Fennessey, while still working on reconnecting the hotel, doesn’t see that as the case. Here’s…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn- Some big changes are planned for Moose Lake. A $600,000 grant has been awarded to the city by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to build a new pedestrian and bike path along Highway 73. The grant money would cover about half of the cost of building the two lane trail from Highway 73 to County Road…
