DULUTH, Minn. — There were lots to celebrate Thursday with the Duluth Harbor Monsters Football team. The group was congratulated for completing their first ever season. To celebrate this occasion, Mayor Roger Reinert declared the day, as “Harbor Monsters Day.” The monsters played a great season, and at one point had a winning streak of five games in a row….
HIBBING, Minn. — The largest 30-day emergency shelter north of the Twin Cities is now open in Hibbing. The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency making the announcement Thursday. The shelter named; Home on the Range provides a safe place for those without homes. It is the only domestic violence shelter located on the Iron Range. The new space includes 28 rooms…
DULUTH, Minn. — Art in Bayfront Park is scheduled for August 17 and 18, featuring the work of local and regional artists. A highlight of the festival is the Culinary Arts Market, curated and managed by Stephanie Hansen. She appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast on Friday to discuss the event. Art in Bayfront Park will feature over 150 artists,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of kids and a whole lot of cops taking over Bayfront Festival Park. But nobody’s done anything wrong here. The Kids, Cops and Cars event is put on by the Duluth Police Department every year. It’s a way for officers to make positive connections with the city’s youngest and their families. “I think it’s important to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police on the campus of U-W Superior held their first-ever active shooter training exercises. Officers are using the fine arts building for mock drills that will last till Thursday. Some of the training is focused on approaching and assessing an active shooter scene. The UWS Police Chief says it’s on him to make sure his team is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Did you know baby birds “graduate” into adulthood? Every August, young birds mature into their full-grown state as they prepare for migration. And in Superior, people celebrated the start of migration as birds make their way down south. The “Anyone Can Bird” event is a series of birding adventures where everyone is welcome. The event aims to…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Two children were among the four fatalities in a five-vehicle crash that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, on Highway 2 near Floodwood. The Minnesota State Patrol reports a semi truck traveling at highway speeds collided with several vehicles stopped for construction. Among the vehicles hit was a Honda Pilot, which carried the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The 4th annual Greg Freese Memorial Cancer Fundraiser is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, at the Harley-Davidson Sport Center from 12 to 3 pm. This year’s event will benefit the family of a 15-year-old boy who is currently fighting cancer. Troy Fralich, known as Tig, appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast to discuss the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Love was truly in the air Wednesday evening at Hoops Brewing in Duluth for some speed dating. More than a 100 men and women signed up for the free chance to make a connection. Superior Choice Credit Union, which put on the event, said more than 56 percent of couples said their money philosophies aren’t compatible with…
Courtesy: Rainy Lake Property Owners Assoc. MN/CA BORDER. — CN-owned Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge collapsed Wednesday, which is on the Canadian side of the Minnesota-U.S. border, according to NWOnewswatch.com. “A pile of twisted metal lies at one end of a bridge that connects the CN network to the Port of Thunder Bay,” NWO reported Wednesday. Photos from Rainy Lake…
ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal five-vehicle accident in southwest St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 2:55 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, on on Highway 2 near Nelson Road in Arrowhead Township, southwest of Floodwood. The only details made public as of Wednesday evening is that four vehicles…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider is introducing exclusive ciders that are heading to the Minnesota State Fair. Wild State has been serving up its classic ciders at the fair for multiple years, but this year the cidery is bringing in brand new, state fair exclusive ciders. Which includes blackberry, pineapple and passion fruit flavors. Plus, a hazy spin on…
HOUGHTON, Mich. — A backpacker died while hiking at Isle Royale National Park late afternoon Monday. According to the press release the woman from Battle Creek, Michigan was hiking with her partner when she experienced “sudden onset medical complications.” As her condition worsened, she wasn’t able to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing. Authorities say CPR was provided and attempts…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — One of the North Shore’s premier breweries is getting ready to celebrate its 13th anniversary this weekend and you’re invited. We’re talking about Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors, one of the largest breweries in the state. The celebration is happening Saturday with live music, food trucks, and of course craft beer. That includes five special…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Two people were stabbed in the early morning hours on Wednesday after an argument over a puppy happened in the City of Virginia. The Virginia Police Department says at 1:16 a.m. a report of a stabbing came through on the 200 block of Third Street South. Authorities say a 32-year-old man arrived to take a puppy from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northland students are receiving much needed school supplies thanks to a collaborative effort. In Duluth, over 250 backpacks were donated through the Stuff the Bus campaign, along with 1,200 items like crayons and calculators. It’s an effort lead by Head of the Lakes United Way. The initiative hopes to reduce the financial burden of attending school on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Backpacks are all set for the Neighborhood Youth Services’ annual drive at Bayfront Park on Monday, August 19, from 4 to 7 pm. Pez Davila, Executive Director of Community Outreach, appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast Wednesday to discuss the event. Alongside ISD 709 and various vendors, NYS will be distributing backpacks loaded with school supplies…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the…
Below are the results of the 2024 Minnesota Primary Election. These are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Loner Blue- 733 votes, 1.67% Royce White- 15,732 votes, 35.89% Alycia R. Gruenhagen- 4,446 votes, 10.14% John Berman- 3,566 votes, 8.13% Joe Fraser- 11,309 votes, 25.8% Patrick D. Munro- 2,134 votes, 4.87% Christopher Seymore…
Below are the results of the 2024 Wisconsin Primary Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County Wisconsin’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman- 40,986 votes, 7.4% Eric Hovde- 476,857 votes, 86.3% Rejani Raveendran- 34,587 votes, 6.3% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn- 32,920…
DULUTH, Minn.– The dogs at Animal Allies have been pretty vocal lately. Because there’s so many of them! The workers are concerned there’s no space for future dog rescues. “So, we can only comfortably and safely house 30 dogs. Last week, we hit that number. Every single kennel was full. Meaning that, if there was an emergency surrender that needed…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior School Board has approved an operating referendum question for the November ballot. This comes even after an elementary school was closed at the end of the last school year and more than 50 teachers, support staff and administration were laid off. The district says the loss of funding from the pandemic and declining enrollment are two…
Tuesday’s primary elections have some key seats up for grabs in Minnesota, such as United States Senator along with a 6th District Judge spot. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Loner Blue Royce White Alycia R. Gruenhagen John Berman Joe Fraser Patrick D. Munro…
Tuesday’s primary elections have some key seats up for grabs in Wisconsin, such as United States Senator and Wisconsin State Assembly District’s spots. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman Eric Hovde Rejani Raveendran Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn Elsa Duranceau …
SILVER BAY, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor segment we take you to North Shore Adventure Park. Located in Silver Bay, the business has high rope courses and zip lines for all ages. Categories: Business, Entertainment, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Young artists are putting their creative minds to paper through watercolors. 4-H Duluth is hosting a 3-day illustrative intensive at The Depot for kids to learn about the colors that guide creativity. It’s all about learning from the books they read. Using points of reference like this can really help kids find their creative niche. “So, 4-H…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — With a new school season getting started a local eye doctor is stressing the importance of healthy vision. RELF Eyecare Specialists wants a community of healthy eyes for the back-to-school season. Optometrists say it’s a good idea to get an eye exam to see if glasses are needed before those eyes look up at the white board….
DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition has begun on the former St. Mary’s Medical Center on East 4th Street in Duluth. Crews were seen Monday tearing down one of the campus skywalks that connected the former medical center to other Essentia Health buildings. Meanwhile, roads are closed in the area during demolition, which will last through the end of August. The city…
Click the video above to see some or your fantastic shots of the Northern Lights from Sunday night! Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Don’t be alarmed by the larger than usual police presence that will surround the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Holden Fine & Applied Arts Center later this week. UWS Campus Police will undergo an active shooter training to ensure campus police know how to handle an active shooter threat. The training will happen Wednesday, August 14, and Thursday, August…
CLOQUET, Minn.–Summer camps are traditionally known for camping, swimming and outdoor games. But for one longtime farm, it’s all about the ponies. Over at Town Line Farms and Stable, kids of all ages have been spending the summer learning the ropes of horsemanship. Everything from horse safety, riding fundamentals and even horse science. And on top of that some…
DULUTH, Minn.– The third-annual Scottish Scramble kicked off with a bang on Monday! A cannon fired sending off the participants to begin the tournament. More than 100 golfers teed up at the Ridgeview Golf Course in Duluth. There was plenty of Scottish flair with St. Andrews flags decorating the carts, and golf cups. It’s all about sharing their culture, while…
BUHL, Minn. — Six families are building their foundation on the Iron Range. It’s all thanks to Habitat for Humanity, which launched a new group of housing projects for Iron Range communities. Families who might not normally get the chance to become homeowners get to be involved with the construction of their future homes before getting to purchase them at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Blood was pumping as competition married consumption for a good cause at a Bloody Mary Bash on Sunday. These tangy treats brought in a crowd to raise money for ALS. Thirsty patrons attended Skyline Social Club to raise awareness for a cause near and dear to many people while also trying beers, bloodies, and bowling. “It’s just…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville Tour of Lights is celebrating its 2024 season by giving the 128-foot tree a makeover. That will include new RGB lights and new technology such as the ability to put logos on it or have Santa dancing. But in order to make this all happen; volunteers are needed to attach about 200,000 lights to chicken wire….
DULUTH, Minn. — The cool start to the weekend gave a relaxed fall-feel for the second annual Hartley Nature Center’s Trails Fest. Trails Fest celebrates all things outdoor recreation. They connect the community to local partners with the gear to try out on the trails at Hartley Park. Ski Hut provided mountain bikes for families, with a group bike ride…
DULUTH, Minn. — Portions of East Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue East are temporarily closed due to demolition work at St. Mary’s Medical Center, which began on Monday, August 12. The closures will affect the 400 block of East Fourth Street, the 300 block of Fifth Avenue East, and the 300 block of Fourth Avenue East. See pictures for detour…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June citing a conflict of interest, but the court’s chief justice told The Associated Press she is pursuing other options. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler told AP via email on Thursday that she continues “to pursue other means in an…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re lonely and looking for love, there’s a speed dating event on Wednesday at Hoops Brewing, and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger will be your host. The speed dating event is put on by Superior Choice Credit Union. Around 120 men and women are expected to attend. As of Sunday, there were more women signed up than…
DULUTH, Minn. — Feeling the blues isn’t always as gloomy as it sounds. At Bayfront Festival Park, thousands of people are expected to turn up for the return of the Bayfront Blues Festival. The festival has been coming to Duluth for the last 35 years. Friday through Sunday, 17 bands will take the main stage for the thousands of blues…
PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, “misspoke” in a 2018 video about “weapons of war that I carried in war,” a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson said Saturday. Republicans, including the vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, began questioning Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, named the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Artists were busy setting up Friday afternoon to prepare for the 30th annual Two Harbors Art Fair, also known as Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival. This year, 31 artists gathered outside Earthwood Inn Restaurant & Bar instead of P.K. Anderson House in Two Harbors. The new venue offers more space for artists and customers…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library is taking one of their book clubs outdoors. The Adventure Book Club was created through a partnership with Duluth Parks and Recreation. The club runs June through October, and they read books related to all things outdoors and nature. This edition of the club featured Dan Egan’s, The Death and Life of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wasabi Sushi will be closing its Downtown Duluth location on January 1. It is located in the historic 1889 City Hall building on Superior Street. Owners plan to focus on their Superior location which was newly rebuilt in May. A fire took down the building in January of 2023. The Oliver Inn is seeking a new tenant…
CLOQUET, Minn.–The USDA recognized Carlton County Women, Infants and Children for their top-notch breastfeeding support. The “Breastfeeding Award of Excellence” given to the small clinic is just one of three WIC agencies in the state to be honored. They have virtual visits, and even help out patients during pregnancy to help prepare them in advance. The team is dedicated to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The newest addition to the Joseph Nease Fine Art Gallery opened its doors on Thursday. A local artist was given the opportunity to show off Lake Superior in a whole new way. Artist Craig Blacklock has his art pieces on display in Duluth. This gallery on display is called Within the Waves. Folks gathered Thursday for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local favorite food trailer is heading to the Minnesota State Fair along with some exclusive treats. Scenic 61 by New Scenic Cafe will be serving eclairs in two varieties, lobster roll and Bahn Mi. you can find them on Machinery Hill throughout the fair. Owners say this is not their first rodeo, and they applied knowledge…
ESKO, Minn.– The Esko school scored big by upgrading their basketball court. 8 years of planning finally paid off when Esko decided to give their basketball court a new makeover. Right on time for the annual Esko Fun Days celebration. The community is celebrating this new playing space by hosting a three-on-three tournament. The gym is known for filling up,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. The spray is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lincoln Park Farmers’ Market has landed state-wide recognition from the Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association. The year-round market at Harrison Park has been chosen as the state’s representative for National Farmers’ Market Week. On Thursday there was plenty of fresh produce, of course, and live music. Duluth Grill offered free tacos for everybody. And on top of that…
