DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) – The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 82-year-old Ronald Tarnowski and 78-year-old Mary Tarnowski. Ronald and Mary were last seen yesterday, July 29th at around 9:00 a.m. They may be driving a silver 2005 Chevy Tahoe 4 door SUV with MN license plate 852JXG with black plastic fender flares. Also, they left…
TWO HARBORS, MINN – The Two Harbors Kayak Fest is paddling on to new adventures. This will be the last of the annual fests that have been going on for 20 years. “We are down to 40 racers this year from a high of 120. Sponsorship is down. I think it’s just after 20 years people decide they are going…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of beer drinkers packed Bayfront Festival Park for this year’s All Pints North Brew Fest. More than one-hundred twenty craft brewies showed off their best brews in Bayfront Park, making Duluth, for a day, the land of ten thousand beers. “I heard there’s something like five hundred and, I don’t know, it would be nice if…
DULUTH, Minn. – Alumni from Duluth alternative schools got together for a reunion today. Ever five years, grads from every class at Unity, Hillside, and Skyline alternative schools get together to reminisce while enjoying food and games. “Nobody’s putting on anything for alternative schools in this area,” says John D’Auria, who graduated from a Duluth alternative school in 1989. “Nobody…
Grand Rapids, Minn. – This weekend, Grand Rapids was home to one of the largest swap meets in the Midwest. This weekend more than 8,000 people will wind their way through about 900 vendor booths selling just about anything you can imagine. “We fill every hotel from within 50 miles of this and if you want to eat downtown at…
Grand Rapids, Minn. – Motor heads rolled into Grand Rapids for the 33rd annual Weekend of Wheels Car Show. Every year since 1984 the last weekend in July means lots of classic rides make their way to Grand Rapids. This year’s show features more than 200 classic cars. One organizer we talked to says showing off these old cars keeps…
ALBORN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A Cotton man was hospitalized after an All-Terrain Vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. 21 year old Dakota Voight was seriously injured when his ATV rolled over as voight climbed a steep hill on a trail in Alborn Township. Voight was airlifted to st. Luke’s Hosiptal in Duluth where he’s in stable…
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) Police in Mendota Heights say a woman was found dead in an office building near where authorities searched an assisted living center for an armed suspect. Police Chief Kelly McCarthy says the woman was found in the Mendota Heights Business Center about 2 p.m. Saturday. Authorities believe she was killed by the man police were looking…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minneapolis police say one person has died in a shooting on the city’s north side. Officers responded to a 911 call of the shooting on Plymouth Avenue North on Friday night. Police found a man who had been shot in the head. The victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he died. The name of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hoops Brewing in Canal Park welcomed a new neighbor with a unique concept. The Slip is a full bar, technically located next door to Hoops. It actually shares the same space with a small wall which separates the brewery from the bar, creating two separate businesses, with two separate owners. “We were really lucky to have this…
DULUTH, Minn. Porter’s restaurant in Downtown Duluth’s Holiday Center is no more. Porter’s actually closed ealrier this summer. The space is currently being renovated and will re–open as a new restaurant. The new name hasn’t been released yet but the concept looks to incorporate parts of the Northland’s history. “We have guests that continue to come back to our hotel…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new and expanded space was reason to celebrate for Duluth Coffee Company on Friday. Duluth Coffee Company opened the doors to the new expansion two doors down from the original shop. The new location was built to house a bigger roaster, Which owner Eric Faust says will help the company expand its market. “We’ve always viewed…
CARLTON, Minn. – A man accused of a murder on the Fond du Lac Reservation says he’s guilty. 33 year old Wayne Bosto pled guilty to second degree murder charges in Carlton County court Friday. Bosto was accused of killing John Korby last December. Bosto was also charged with being a felon in possesion of a firearm. Bosto will be…
Wrenshall, Minn Film buffs packed a big red barn in Wrenshall tonight for the 15th annual Free Range Film Festival. This year’s festival features 35 different films with something to satisfy anyone’s tastes. Organizers say being able to watch films in a big red barn brings a different feel to the festival. “Watching something in a barn where you have…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Police Department teamed up with Walmart to reward a boy whose bike was stolen. Austin has been setting up his lemonade stand every week outside of Junction Tire Service to earn money to buy himself a new bike. On Friday, the Cloquet PD and Walmart surprised Austin, who they have seen out working hard at…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular new restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood has been picked by Southern Living Magazine as one of the best of its kind in the nation. OMC Smokehouse has only been open since February, but they have made the list as Minnesota’s entry in the magazine’s “Great American Barbecue Bucket List.” The restaurant’s owners say they…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The final Two Harbors Kayak Festival kicks off tomorrow in Two Harbors. The group made the announcement on Facebook earlier this month. The festival is in its 20th year. Races begin at 9 a.m. as events go through Sunday. To find out more about the event, visit http://www.kayakfestival.org/. Categories: Entertainment, News, News – Latest News Tags:…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students in the Hillside Youth Theatre Program are putting on a play at Myers Wilkins Elementary School. The program is six week long camp that aims to teach students about all things theatre, including being in the play, understanding the storyline, what goes on behind the scenes, and building sets. Organizers hope giving the students different responsibilities helps…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse hosted its 5th annual “Socks for Survivors” golf tournament at Nemadji Golf Club. The fundraiser is one of the Organization’s biggest of the year. Golf players and teams sign up and play a round of golf, while wearing wacky socks. Money is raised through registration fees, which was 50 dollars a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Wasps may play a part in saving native Ash trees in Hartley Park in Duluth The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Officials released 3 species of wasps in the park to help combat Emerald Ash borers that have been found in the park. The wasps are parasitic insects that lay eggs in the larva or eggs of the Ash…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross is on an emergency need for blood. Nationally, the Red Cross aims to collect around 14,000 units of blood daily, but in May and June, the number of units donated dipped down. So now, the American Red Cross is asking people to donate. Donations can be made through contacting the local Red Cross chapter…
DULUTH, Minn.-Woodland Days began in Duluth today with multiple bands performing at the Other Place Bar and Grill. Tomorrow at 10 a.m., a 5K run begins at the Rice Lake Township Fire Station. The 5K is being held to honor Fire Chief Matthew Frantz ,who passed away from a cardiac event while on duty. To find out more, visit http://redrun5k.org/. …
NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks is shutting down its struggling Teavana chain, and relying on customers who spend more on pricier drinks and food to drive up sales at its namesake coffee stores. The company reported disappointing global sales growth on Thursday, and said it will close all 379 Teavana locations over the coming year. It had acquired the U.S….
(FOX NEWS) – President Trump announced Friday that he is naming Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as his new White House chief of staff, ousting Reince Preibus. The president made the announcement on Twitter. I am pleased to inform you that I have just named General/Secretary John F Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. He is a Great American…….
Bush Brothers & Company is voluntarily recalling 28 ounce cans of three flavors of their Bush’s Baked Beans. The company states that the flavors involved may have defective side seams on their cans, an issue found to be related to quality issue from Bush’s can supplier. Side seam defects may affect the integrity and may cause the cans to leak…
AP (FOX NEWS) – The next presidential election is still 1,194 days away, but President Trump already has his first challenger in the 2020 race. “I’m running for President,” Maryland Democratic Rep. John Delaney tweeted Friday. Delaney, a wealthy former bank executive who represents Maryland’s sixth district in the Washington suburbs but is not known nationally, was elected to Congress…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports a new detour route on the Highway 53 relocation project effective Monday, July 31. The detour rouge will change to follow Highway 53 south to Highway 37, and then west to Gilbert at 9 a.m. Monday. Hwy 135 will be open between Gilbert and Landfill Road, but there will be no…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The parents of Jacob Wetterling, a Minnesota boy who was kidnapped and killed in 1989 in a case that remained unsolved until last year, are asking a judge to keep the media out of a privacy fight over the investigative file. An attorney for Patty and Jerry Wetterling filed the motion in Stearns County District Court late…
Courtesy: Twitter @phuckyounick (FOX NEWS) – McDonald’s is caught up in a McFlurry of bad press after an employee posted revolting images of the store’s moldy ice cream tray. The employee, Nick — who refused to give his last name in an interview with BuzzFeed — said he took the photos at the McDonald’s in La Place, La., where he had been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan announced over $4 million for the Sky Harbor Airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the grant to the airport, totaling $4,611,690 for infrastructure improvements. “This investment in the Sky Harbor Airport is crucial to supporting safe and efficient air travel in our region,” Nolan…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Tee Up FORE Kids Golf Classic will held by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, on Monday, August 21 at the Northland Country Club. The classic allows for individuals to play an award-winning course, while also helping children in need across the Northland. The classic raises funds to provide supportive services to children…
Photo: Mall of AmericaBLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – The Mall of America has shut down a ride that’s similar to the one that malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair and killed one person and injured seven. A statement from the mall says the Shredder’s Mutant Masher will be closed until it’s inspected and cleared by the manufacturer, Chance Rides, Inc. The…
Keanu Major, 25 BEMIDJI, Minn. (KMSP) – A code red alert was issued Friday morning for an escaped inmate last seen in Bemidji, Minnesota. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Keanu Joseph Major, who was last seen in the northwest part of the city in leg shackles and a waist belt with restraints and an orange prison jumpsuit. Major…
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WLUK) – A seaplane hit a wave upon takeoff before it crashed into Lake Winnebago Thursday night, according to a spokesman for the Experimnetal Aircraft Association. Dick Knapinski of EAA says two people remain in critical condition and a third received minor injuries. All three are from Minnesota. Photo: Lynn Murray via Fox 11 WLUK The plane was taking…
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Valley Days kicks off on Wednesday, August 2, with several events resulting in several road closures. Through the duration of events from August 2 to August 6 the following streets will be barricaded and closed: Ramsey St – from 57th Ave W to Central Ave 57th Ave W – from Grand Ave to Bristol St Wednesday,…
Duluth, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, Katie Dailey, Marketing Director at the Duluth YMCA and Sara Eder, Aquatics Director at the YMCA visited the FOX 21 Studios to chat about the upcoming Woodland Barbecue and the importance of swimming lessons as summer rolls on. The Woodland Barbecue will be happening August 29, and is free for the public…
DULUTH, Minn. – Happening Saturday, July 29, Pier B Resort in Duluth will be hosting the first ever All Pints North After Party. Beth Wilson, Marketing Director for Leisure Resorts says the idea came about after the resort found out that the All Pints North Brew Fest happened to fall on a date they were planning to have a “Celebrate Summer…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – Jim Paine knew the job wouldn’t be easy. But 100 days into his first term as Superior’s Mayor, Paine feels as if he and his city are moving in the right direction. “The first 100 days are not the whole term, but they certainly set the pace,” said Paine, who defeated Brent Fennessey in April to succeed…
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.- Many of the homes on the Fond Du Lac Reservation have low to no internet access, but the Fiber to the Home Project aims to change all of that. The band received two $3 million grants from the United States Department of Agriculture and the Fond Du Lac Band matched $2.2 million for the project…
Superior, Wis. Sour fest is what it’s called. Thirsty pagan in Superior is having a beer fest of their own going on right now ahead of the big brew fest. Choose your choice of numerous beers that have a distinct taste because of the different brewing process the beers go through. “So it takes a bit longer for sour beers…
Duluth, Minn. Duluth is working towards solutions to address our own affordable housing crisis. Tonight a panel full of organizations like loafs and fishes and the Salvation Army were on hand for a discussion on housing issues as they pertain to local, state and federal levels. The event was to shed light on issues and potential solutions to work together…
Duluth, Minn. The Duluth City Council is working to adopt a sensible paid sick time policy. Tonight it seems as if some progress has been made. Duluth’s earn sick and safe time task force plans to present a final draft of the referendum to the Duluth City Council to approve or not approve. If approved employees that currently don’t receive…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Enbridge Energy ahs asked to continue operating their pipeline that passes through a national forest near Ashland. Thursday night, an open house was held for people to learn more about that pipeline. The Enbridge pipeline was first built in 1953 and has continued operating through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Since then. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is…
CLOQUET, Minn.- A dog park in the parking lot Of Gordy’s Hi-Hat and Gordy’s Warming House is helping people enjoy their meals, while getting their dogs some exercise. Earlier this month Gordy’s put up a fence for the dog play area, to help traveling pet owners let their dogs run and play in a safe environment. “We just want people…
(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) – The House passed a $788 billion spending bill Thursday that combines a $1.6 billion down payment for President Donald Trump’s controversial border wall with Mexico with a whopping budget increase for the Pentagon. The 235-192 vote both eases a large backlog of unfinished spending bills and gives Trump and his House GOP allies political wins heading…
PIKE LAKE, Minn. — At Dairy Queens across the country, buying a Blizzard could make a miracle come true. Today was “Miracle Treat Day.” Part of the money spent on a DQ Blizzard will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. And the donations stay local – they benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, a hospital that cares for children…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — Here’s the latest on a house fire in Rice Lake that law enforcement officials are calling “suspicious.” St. Louis County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call from East Calvary Street in Rice Lake around 10:15 pm Wednesday night. The deputies were first on the scene and put out a small with a fire extinguisher. Fire crews…
