Duluth, Minn. Set up for the City on the Hill Music Festival is underway at Bayfront Park. Organizers say ticket sells are at an all–time high. They’re expecting over 5,000 thousand people both Friday and Saturday night. The concert consists of Christian bands that bring their up lifting songs for all to enjoy. “It’s a chance for families to get…
Rain or shine the celebration in West Duluth still continues to go on. Tonight bands hit the stage but the parade is what brought the people out. Mother Nature was not going to rain on the 35th addition of the parade. West Duluth citizens still showed up even with the in climate weather we were experiencing today. We talk to…
SUPERIOR, Minn. – Billings Park is getting ready for a fun celebration this weekend. Billings Park Days in Superior is this on Friday and Saturday. The celebration features fireworks on Friday, as well as a showing of the movie “The Sandlot” on the baseball diamond. Saturday features a car show, dog show, and more than 30 rummage sales. “It’s a…
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PROCTOR, Minn. – Chaos is coming to the Proctor Speedway this weekend. It’s the Mid–Summer Night of Mayhem this Saturday. The event features all kinds of destructive fun, from reverse races, trailer races, and the crowd favorite – the bus races. “There’s going to be buses rolling over, there’s going to be cars smashing into everything, there’s going to be…
DULUTH, Minn. – A friendly face has made his way back to the Northland. Thomas the Tank Engine has made his way to The Depot in Duluth for the “Day out with Thomas” event this weekend. It features all kinds of family friendly activities, and this year, Thomas even brought a friend with him. ” said that Duluth was his…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ronald and Mary Tarnowski were last seen Saturday, July 29th. On Wednesday, their son asked for the public’s help. “Any help to get my Mom and Dad home would be more than welcome,” saind Karl Tarnowski. For Karl, his wife Bev, his brother Kurt, and the rest of their family, not knowing where Ron and Mary are…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – With the school year fast approaching many kids will be heading to the store to buy school supplies, but for many low income families these expenses can be too much, leaving students at a disadvantage when classes begin. The Head of the Lakes United Way is teaming up with other local organizations to help kids start…
KNIFE RIVER, Minn. – A popular stop along the North Shore Scenic Drive is back in business. Emily’s Eatery on Knife River opened its doors to the public last week. The restaurant closed down two years ago, but was recently purchased by a group of local investors. After a few months of remodeling, hiring a new staff, and creating a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities have released a photo believed to be the last time a missing Duluth couple was seen in public. The image of Ronald Tarnowski, 82, of Duluth was captured on surveillance video inside the Wells Fargo on Haines Road in Hermantown, according to the Duluth Police Department. Ronald was last seen wearing a gray shirt, tan pants,…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has captured a bighead carp and they’ve decided to tag it. The data used from the tagging will increase the DNR’s ability to capture invasive carp when they go into Minnesota’s waters. “This new tool is another proactive step Minnesota is taking to prevent the spread of invasive species,” DNR invasive fish…
SAINT PAUL, Minn.-The Duluth band Cloud Cult will perform at the state capital’s Grand Opening Celebration next weekend. The group will join two other bands in Polica and Lizzo at 7 p.m. Aug. 12. “We are thrilled to have Cloud Cult join with us at this exciting celebration,” said Administration Commissioner Matt Massman. “I hope all Minnesotans will mark their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weekend a celebration is taking over a neighbordood in Superior. It will be full of fun with live music, good food and several family-friendly activities. Billings Park Days is Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5. Events kick off at 4 p.m. on Friday and continue through Saturday. For a full schedule of events head to…
DULUTH, Minn. – August is here and food truck season is well underway in Duluth. One mobile restaurant, The Rambler, has been seen around town and this morning owner Jonathan Reznick cooked with FOX 21’s William Seay. Reznick showed viewers the unique spin The Rambler puts on a classic cuban. The Rambler’s full schedule can be viewed on their website…
TOWER, Minn.-A 24-year-old man has been arrested on multiple charges after a fire in Tower yesterday, that claimed the life of an 11-month-old boy. Due to an investigation the 24-year-old could be facing charges of second-degree manslaughter, child neglect, auto theft, possession of a controlled substance, and having drug paraphernalia. The suspect is currently in St. Louis County Jail in…
AURORA, Minn.-One man was killed earlier today in an Aurora Fire. Donald Gene Ray, 82, died after fire crews and police tried to get him out of his home on West Second Avenue North at about 12:30 p.m. yesterday. After making multiple attempts, first responders were overcome with flames and smoke at the scene. Authorities do not believe the fire…
CLEVELAND-Shipments of iron ore increased 15 percent in the month of June compared to last year at this time. Nearly six million tons of were shipped out on the Great Lakes this month. Shipments for the entire year are up about 12 percent compared to 2016. Shipments from Canadian ports in the St. Lawrence Seaway have risen 6.5 percent to…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Jennifer Ann White, 50, from Grand Forks, N.D., has been killed after her Harley motorcycle crashed into a truck north of Two Harbors on Highway 61 near the Loop Road. At about 2 p.m. Tuesday, a Chevy Silverado truck was traveling south on Highway 61 and was attempting to make a left turn onto a driveway near the…
Image from Fox 9MINNEAPOLIS-Cleanup work is expected to begin one day after a deadly natural gas explosion and partial building collapse at a Minneapolis school. Fire Chief John Fruetel says a second body was recovered from the rubble at Minnehaha Academy around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Fruetel says the medical examiner’s office was working to notify relatives. The school earlier Wednesday…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new restaurant is planned for the old Superior Street Coney Island. The space is undergoing extensive renovations to soon become Martha’s Daughter. The new owner moved in about a month ago. She says Martha’s Daughter will serve globally inspired food sourced locally. “Having a local connection is very important to me,” said Nyanika Banda. “I know…
Duluth, Minn. The weather was nice and Twin Ports residents sure seemed to have enjoyed it. Grand Avenue was jammed packed today. The first of a 5 day stretch celebrating west Duluth. “It’s very nice to have a gathering like this for multiple days because you get to see people that have moved away. They come back here to enjoy…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – A mural is being painted outside the Cedar Lounge in Superior Owners of the bar, who are opening the new Earth Rider Brewing later this year, commissioned local artist Tom Napoli to paint the mural. The finished scene will depict a viking ship being carried by a large wave, approaching the stormy shores at Palisade Head. “What…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new mural is being painted outside the American Indian Community Housing Center on Second Street in Duluth. For the past three weeks, two artists from Los Angeles have been putting their talents on display with the hopes of spreading a message of issues facing American Indian people. “The floral is a beautiful tradition part of the…
TOWER, Minn.-An 11-month-old infant is dead following a structure fire in Tower. It happened this morning just after 7:30 a.m. on 813 Third Street North. First responders say smoke was billowing out of the second story building and flames were coming out of the bottom floor window. After the flames were extinguished the baby was found deceased in the house. The…
AURORA, Minn.-One man was killed earlier today in an Aurora Fire. An 82-year-old man died after fire crews and police tried to get him out of his home on West Second Avenue North at about 12:30 p.m. After making multiple attempts, first responders were overcome with flames and smoke at the scene. Authorities do not believe the fire was suspicious….
From www.airpowersquadron.orgDULUTH, Minn.-An iconic plane has made its way to the Duluth Airport. The B-29 Super Fortress will be in town through Sunday for tours and even rides. The bomber, known as “Fifi” is one of only two like that are still flying. This type of plane has a very distinct past, helping win World War II. “This is the…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.– A federal appeals court is keeping gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region on the endangered species list. A panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday upheld a district judge’s 2014 ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had acted prematurely by removing federal protections from wolves in Michigan,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Before you know it fall and winter will be here and many in the Northland will head to warmer weather. Mexico is a popular destination. But in light of recent stories of tainted alcohol and rape at all inclusive resorts, some may think wice about a Mexican holiday. According to one Duluth travel agent, incidents do happen,…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week Zeitgeist Arts is hosting the regional premeire of “Dogfight – A New Musical.” This musical was created by Oscar and Tony Award winning composers Pasek and Paul. The show will run August 3 – 19 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and a Sunday Matinee will be at 2 p.m. on August 13th….
Image from Fox 9FROM FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS-Multiple people are trapped after an explosion and collapse at the Minnehaha Academy Upper School in Minneapolis. Minneapolis Assistant Fire Chief of Bryan Tyner confirmed crews are searching for three people who are unaccounted for. Crews already rescued three people from the roof of the building. five people have been transported to the hospital,…
ST. CLOUD, Minn.-Escaped inmate Keanu Major, 22, of Bemidji, has been arrested after going on the run Friday. He was located at about 8 p.m. Tuesday in a St. Cloud apartment complex. Major escaped from custody while being treated at a hospital in Bemidji after getting injured in some altercations in the Beltrami County Jail. Major was able to escape custody…
DULUTH, Minn. – Established in 1992, The Snake Pit offers educational opportunities for Northlanders to take part in. From birthdays to classrooms or any group event, owners Sarah Glesner and Roger Hill make a dynamic duo sharing knowledge of their pets. In this week’s Animal Answers, Glesner brought in a Western Hog Nose Snake named Foxy. She is used as an education…
DULUTH, Minn.-Due to the high risk of rip currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning of dangerous swimming conditions until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. “There are currently no lifeguards at Park Point, and red flags are flying along the beach to indicate the dangerous swimming condition,” said the Fire Department in a prepared statement. Flag locations are at:…
Superior, Wis. Superior City Council voted yes to allow a Boston based bike share company to move into town. Bike share company Zagster has the authority to move forward. The move will bring four bike stations containing 5 bikes at each location. Locations tentatively include Billings Park, Barkers Island, UWS campus and Allouez areas. The goal for the city is…
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we meet up with the Northland Paddlers Alliance. The group is working with UMD to offer community paddling nights to give families a unique opportunity to try paddle boarding and canoeing. FOX 21 photojournalist Graham Hakala reports. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a perfect summer night Tuesday on so many levels for communities across the Northland that celebrated National Night Out. Neighbors were out of their homes and in the streets to build better relationships with each other and their police departments. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger takes you to Duluth’s Lincoln Park for a “street bash” there….
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 800 School Nutrition professionals were at the DECC to talk about nutrition, school meals, and ideas on how to provide healthy options that even picky kids will still eat. The conference is the state’s largest school nutrition event, and is a way to bring together school nutrition professionals for educational sessions and networking. “The children…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department got a firsthand look Tuesday at some new technology that would assist with water rescues. Firefighters and first responders took part in a demonstration on Lake Superior, showcasing the state-of-the-art water drones, also known as EMILY (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard). Each year, the Duluth Fire Department responds to an average of six water…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dozens of communities throughout the Northland celebrated National Night Out Tuesday evening, including different organizations in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reported live on the news at 5:30 p.m. at a “street bash” on west 4th Street put on by Spirit of God Church. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as FBI director. Tuesday’s vote was 92-5 for Christopher Wray. The lawyer is a former high-ranking official in President George W. Bush’s Justice Department who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud. He will replace James Comey, who was fired by Trump in early May amid the investigation into Russia meddling…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Community Health Center offered free Mammogram screenings today for their Women’s Wellness Day Celebration. Statistics show that uninsured women are at a greater risk for all types of cancer because they are not able to afford preventative care. So today, dozens of women were screened for breast cancer in a pink truck in the parking…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – Locally Laid is known for its eggs but did you know the company started producing raspberries last year? The recent heatwave sped up this year’s berry crop at Farm LoLa. In fact, farmers say now is the time to pick the best of the best. As neighboring patches ditch the berry business, the business of picking berries…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Public Schools, CHUM, and the Union Gospel Mission want to send kids back to school prepared. These groups have partnered for another ‘Adopt a Backpack’ drive. Between now and August 15th you can drop off school supplies at CHUM’s food shelf in Downtown Duluth to help families in need. Organizers say going back to school on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local officials helped groups land grant money through the Department of Housing & Urban Development. The city has about $3 million for community revitalization through the Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. Representatives from the community planning office were on hand at the Duluth Public Library Tuesday to answer any questions. “This is a…
CHISHOLM, Minn.-One woman was taken to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by her own pit bulls in Chisholm. Police responded to a report at 9:20 p.m. to a Fifth Street residence and found three dogs surrounding Jamie Johnson, who laid bloody on the ground. One of the dogs, which was pregnant, was shot and killed at the scene. Another…
BIWABIK, Minn.-St. Louis County has received reports of someone going door-to-door around Highway 4 on the Vermilion Trail near Biwabik, claiming to be part of an asphalt company. “This individual reportedly is asking residents if they’d like their driveway redone b y his company while they are working in the area,” said St. Louis County in a prepared statement. “The…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-A water contact not recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health today for Grand Marais downtown beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled tomorrow. Grand Marais downtown beach is located in Grand Marais. Categories: News, News –…
MINNEAPOLIS-Ten years ago Tuesday, a bridge on a busy freeway collapsed without warning into the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis during the evening rush hour. The disaster killed 13 people and injured 145. Many leaders saw it as a wake-up call about the country’s deteriorating infrastructure. It changed the bridge industry and helped spur states into catching up on their…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota residents suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can start buying medical marijuana. Tuesday brought the latest expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program that launched in July 2015. Patients suffering chronic pain that couldn’t be treated with other means were allowed to use the drug starting last summer, a move that added thousands of customers to the state’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The next time you fail to stop for a school bus, it’ll cost you more in the State of Minnesota. State law already requires all vehicles to stop for school buses when the bus driver activates the flashing lights and has the crossing arm fully extended. Starting August 1, drivers who violate this law will face higher…
