DULUTH, Minn. — Demolition began Tuesday on the burnt-out former Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth. The tear-down is part of a roughly $2 million settlement agreement between the city of Duluth, the building’s former owner, Dr. Eric Ringsred, and Respect Starts Here, which is a group of preservationists. $1.4 million is partially being used for the demolition across…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A 19-year-old is in custody for threatening his friends with a pistol during a night of drinking, according to Superior Police. On Sunday, Superior Police responded to an apartment on the 1800 block of Iowa St in the Billings Park neighborhood around 8:46 p.m. for what the criminal complaint described as originally for, “an unwanted guest, but…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A long-standing Duluth company moved over the waters to Superior in hopes to grow their bulk cargo commodities and expend their business. For the last few weeks, C. Reiss has been operating out of their new facility on Winter Street. It took nearly $23 million for the company to make this move. Federal funds covered roughly $10…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — In just over a week Snowmobile riders will be getting out for a good cause. The Cody Buus Invitational Courage Snowmobile Ride sets out on February 20th, and they’ll return on the 22nd. Riders will start at Island Lake inn, go out to Fortune Bay and then return to Island Lake inn. This is the first…
DULUTH, Minn. — Aspirus St. Lukes has announced they’re closing a downtown clinic. The Aspirus Clinic at 26 E Superior St., previously known as the P.S. Rudie Clinic, will be closing down. Aspirus said they do plan to keep all the staff and transition the teams and services to other locations. A Spokesperson for Aspirus St. Lukes told FOX21… “Patients…
DULUTH, Minn.– What started off as a curiosity for the cold, has now grown to a group of 1,500 dedicated plungers taking on the icy Lake Superior in Duluth. The ‘Cold Water Dolphins’ started five years ago, after the group’s leader Loralee Pasley read up on benefits from plunging into cold water. She said it helps boost immunity, mental health,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Tuesday morning St. Louis County board members reflected on the impact that the American Rescue Plan Act or ‘ARPA’ brought to the community. At the height of the COVID pandemic, the U.S. Federal Government allocated 5.5 million dollars to the St. Louis County. The large sum of money went towards responding to the public health emergency and addressing…
ELY, Minn. — The 2025 Ely Winter Festival snow sculptures are now complete. Snow sculptors from all over the world, including Quebec, Argentina, Germany, and England, joined Minnesota and Wisconsin natives in Ely. They were given only three days to make their best snowy creation. The Ely Winter Festival goes from Feb. 6th through 16th. For more on this event,…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — After a year hiatus, the Gunflint mail run continued after being postponed earlier this year. The race was made up of 11 different mushers who competed for the best time across two, 32.5 mile legs. In the past, the mail run held two races, a 12-dog and a 8-dog race. This year, the event switched…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — You know that feeling when you go home to your parents’ house, and they’ve redecorated? That’s what the owner of El Jefe likely felt returning to his former Bucktails location near Pattison Park. Don’t let the name fool you, El Jefe is so much more than a Mexican restaurant. While the menu does feature some classic Mexican…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Despite a slow start to the snow season, the 51st annual Birkebeiner race is back in full force. The lack of snow last year led to an alternate approach, and that threatened to be the case this year as well. Traditionally, the course runs from Cable to Hayward in Wisconsin, as will be the case this year….
DULUTH, Minn. — A new restaurant space is looking to move into an developing apartment complex in Duluth’s Lincoln Park. After a few delays, construction has picked up as schedule at Urbane 218. The site looks to house 45-units with space on the first floor for a new restaurant to lease out. Merge Urbane Development, the project’s developer, has experienced…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — There are serious financial challenges facing Big Top Chautauqua at the ski hill it sits on in Bayfield County. Despite this, board members told FOX 21 they are determined to reinvent the operations for long-term success. In 2022, the Ashwabay Alliance, which operates Big Top Chautauqua and Mount Ashwabay ski and recreation area, racked up a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days will be held on February 12-13, 2025, to advocate for key legislative priorities that will benefit Northeastern Minnesota, including housing, economic development, workforce support, and local projects. Daniel Fanning, Duluth Area VP of Strategy & Policy and Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation, joined Fox 21 on the…
BRAINERD, Minn. – Charges allege that a Brainerd man sexually assaulted his stepdaughter for years, before she came forward to her mother and police. Authorities have charged 34-year-old Fred Robert Stumbo of Brainerd with three counts of criminal sexual conduct after allegations that he sexually assaulted his stepdaughter. The girl, who the report said is now 15, and her mother…
DULUTH, Minn.– Next year one of the busiest roads in Duluth will be reimagined. And with this construction, 10-17,000 daily commuters will be impacted. In 2026, 26th Avenue East on London Road over to 60th Avenue East in Duluth will undergo major construction. The 20 million dollar project will include the addition of round-abouts replacing sidewalks, as well as…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is investigating after customers at Members Cooperative Credit Union have reported card fraud with the use of a skimmer. The credit union reports that less than 100 members were impacted by the incident. The DPD is encouraging any victims of the fraud to call the credit union to report it at 800-296-8871. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a few snow events so far this winter, Duluth city crews are reminding residents to help with snow removal. People are encouraged to move their cars during the city’s designated time on Sundays between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. People are also encouraged to give room to plows, as they often have to back up or…
MINNESOTA. — The 26th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour raised over $1.6 million, supporting the fight against ALS. 260 snowmobilers covered an average of 420 miles each. For three days, riders hit the trails, from Black Bear Casino Resort, to Tower, to Grand Rapids and back. Throughout its 26 year history, the tour has raised nearly $21 million, supporting individuals…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — With the High School Robotics season in full swing, the Hermantown Talons team is faced with its most challenging task yet. Fox 21’s Paige Hansen caught up with the team at practice to see how things are going. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two hundred people came out to the annual Musical Bingo fundraiser at Barker’s Island to help support local artists and musicians. Superior City Councilor and local business owner Lindsey Graskey and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger hosted the fun with plenty of one-liners. Musical Bingo is a version of bingo. The band Mackie Brothers sings a short clip…
DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A woodstove is to blame for a house fire in Duluth Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The fire broke out around 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5400 block of Ryan Road. Investigators said the homeowner inside got out without injury. The homeowner told authorities the fire started near the chimney before taking…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a stabbing at one of the city’s newest apartment buildings. The stabbing happened around 7 p.m. Friday at the Brewery Creek Apartments in the 600 block of East 4th Street. Investigators located a 29-year-old man with a non-life-threatening wound to the chest. The man stabbed ended up being arrested for preliminary charges of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s not just football players who are scoring touchdowns this weekend. Saturday, PJ’s Rescue and Team Nutrition held a puppy bowl adoption event, helping pups find their fur-ever homes. People could grab a drink from Team Nutrition and get in their fix of puppy cuddles. Team ruff and team fluff had rosters of adoptable pups, and many…
DULUTH, Minn. – A judge rules that the suspect in a series of violent break-ins last November is incompetent to stand trial. For three days in November, Duluth Police were attempting to catch the perpetrator of brazen home invasions in the Woodland neighborhood. Police arrested and charged 59-year-old Jeffery Scott Montana with five felony counts, that together, could carry up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With Super Bowl Sunday just three days away, Wide World of Wings in Superior is gearing up for the Super Bowl rush. With wings being a popular football snack, the chicken wing shop serves up thousands of wings on the day of the big game. To prepare, staff is increased and extra wings are ordered ahead of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dental care has been a struggle for some young people, but Lake Superior College is helping kids smile brighter one teeth cleaning at a time. The Dental Hygiene Clinic at LSC teamed up with dentists to provide free full-service dental care for kids under 18 for “Give Kids a Smile” Day. Since the day’s inception in 2003,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police arrested a 36-year-old man Friday related to multiple vehicle prowls. The break-ins happened at trailhead parking lots throughout the city. The suspect is facing multiple preliminary charges, including financial fraud and felony theft. Police are reminding drivers to keep valuable out of sight and lock your doors when out enjoying the trails. Categories: Crime, Minnesota,…
Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire LEIDING TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Authorities have recovered remains of a man who died in a house in northern St. Louis County. At 4:30 p.m. Friday, investigators located the remains at the fire scene believed to be 57-year-old Matthew Bisbee, of Orr, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The fire happened just before 7 a.m….
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Superior City Council had quite the lengthy discussion Tuesday night on whether to support a change to state statute that would allow federal dollars into the city to help replace lead water pipes. The discussion went on so long that a vote will happen at the next council meeting Feb. 18. The change in state statute…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth East Basketball Community is coming together to support one of their own. Kailee Olson, who has been a Duluth East Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for 11 years, is receiving immense support after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Saturday, Feb 8, at 2:30 p.m. a fundraiser is being held during the Duluth East Boys Basketball game….
VILLAGE OF SUPERIOR, Wis.– It’s hard for a business to survive its first year. But for Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats in the Village of Superior, they were doing everything right. Receiving 21 award nominations and winning “Best Place to Work”. “Oh, the community. I love the community, I love the people, I love meeting people. My first question is, ‘Where…
IRON RIVER, Wis.– After having to cancel last year, the dogs are let out for the Northern Pines Dog Sled Race. Officials said the fate of this year’s race was a nail biter because of the uncertainty with the weather. But tomorrow, the course is set for 4 seperate classes to compete. The Northern Pines Dog Sled Race caters to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the first time this legislative session, the Minnesota House of Representatives saw chairs fill up on both sides of the aisle. The historic standoff between the DFL and Republican caucuses came to an end, after party leaders reached a power sharing agreement earlier today. When the session began three weeks ago, a vacancy in the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Holiday Shopping Center kicked off a new weekly winter market. From pottery to puzzles, to gifts and art by indigenous artists, the market gives a sampling of what local small businesses have to offer. It brings together the vendors as well as gets the word out about these shops. “This market is super fun because we…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth sought feedback on its plans for revitalization over the next few years. They have been on display at the Holiday Center today for community members to give their input. How do we improve downtown Duluth? It’s been a question asked many times and answered hundreds of different ways. But the organization Downtown Duluth and the…
GOODLAND, Minn.– Engines roared to life this morning as one of the state’s largest snowmobile fundraising races began. After last year’s event was canceled, the recent snowfall brought in over 200 racers to compete in the three-day Blizzard Tour event. The money raised from this race will toward ALS research. The course spans about 180 miles. Starting at Black Bear…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth is a popular destination for conventions, events, and conferences, but lately, it’s been facing its own set of challenges. Since the pandemic, Duluth’s hotel industry has been working to recover to pre-pandemic levels. The general manager of the Sheraton Hotel says that over the past year, their average daily rates have remained flat, and they’ve seen a…
MINNESOTA — On Thursday, January 6, Governor Tim Walz announced $6 million in new grants to expand child care access for working families statewide. This follows record funding announced in May, expected to create thousands of new child care slots. In a press release, Governor Walz stressed that affordable child care is key for parents to return to work, benefiting…
LEIDING TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man is presumed dead after a house fire erupted in Leiding Township. Around 6:50 a.m. Thursday morning, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and several fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at the 3500 Block of Highways 119. The caller reported the house to be on fire and was unable to locate her…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a frigid morning for those students participating in the annual winter walk to school day. On Feb. 5, schools across the state of Minnesota encouraged students to walk or bike to school if able, instead of their usual mode of transportation. Congdon Park Elementary was one such school, and had many families who lived close…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local outdoors store is hoping to share the love of dressing warm to those in need of winter clothing. Trail Fitters, inside of Fitger’s Mall, is partnering up with the Damiano Center to gather winter gear. The Damiano Center is in need for winter boots, snow pants, hats, and coats. Trail Fitters is hoping to fill…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Housing & Redevelopment Authority held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for their newest affordable housing apartment building. The complex is called Skyridge Flats and looks to home seniors 55 and up. All 70-units inside are affordable to households at or below the 50% of the median income. All units have 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Chief of Police Mike Cenoywa released a video statement Wednesday regarding two search warrants that were executed at a shelter operated by Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center on Jan. 21. According to the two warrant applications sworn to by Officer Ryan Puhle, and warrants signed by Judge Shawn Reed, officers responded to a call from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic and Republican leaders of the Minnesota House reached a power-sharing agreement Wednesday night to end a three-week stalemate the state’s chief justice said left the chamber “completely dysfunctional.” Democrats had stayed away from the state Capitol since the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 14. Republicans argued that only 67 — the number of GOP…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.– Josh Dumke of South Range Wisconsin has worn many hats throughout his career. “So, for twelve years I was a research scientist at the national resources research institute. I did fisheries, and aquatic invasive species research. That was about the time that I kind of started my woodworking business. And my interests kind of changed. What I…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say their investigation into the events from January 21, are focused on the health of the infant and the mother and identifying who dropped the baby off at Safe Haven; not into the shelter itself. Chief of Police Mike Ceynowa, released a video statement, followed by a written press release, Wednesday afternoon. Two search warrants…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Wednesday, dancers Juliana DeBellis and Karl Von Rabenau joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to discuss the upcoming Harvest Moon performance, presented by the Minnesota Ballet. The story follows the adventures of three WW2 servicemen enjoying their last night out before being deployed. The performance will also include original works by Minnesota Ballet company members….
DULUTH, Minn. — Oasis Del Norte is ready for the big game this Sunday. They are offering party packs of queso birria tacos in packs of 10 or 20 tacos, and come with corn elote and guacamole. These mouthwatering mini tacos are made with slow roasted beef, melted cheese, and grilled in corn tortillas. “I thought that me being especially…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Gary New Duluth Rec center hosted its 10th annual “I Love to Read” event. Each class at Stowe Elementary walked over to the rec center. They got a free snack, story time, and books. Students got to pick out two new books and as many used books as they want. “For kids, you’ve got to know…
