DULUTH, Minn. — Practice was well underway this morning for the Duluth Airshow. But while eyes were trained on the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, another plane was ready for takeoff. The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is a World World II-era liaison plane. During the war, the L-5 was used for artillery spotting, bringing ammunition to the frontlines, and evacuating severely wounded…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth-based catering company is expanding their operations with a new small event space. MidCoast Catering is located on Central Avenue in West Duluth. The owner purchased the law office next door to create the Tasting Room. The space can be used for business luncheons, groom’s dinners, birthday parties or any other private social gatherings. It can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, the Duluth Salvation Army hosted its first-ever Black and White Ball fundraiser at the Clyde Malting Building. The event not only had dinner, drinks, and dancing, but several opportunities to raise money for the Salvation Army. There was a wine pull and silent auction, featuring Minnesota sports memorabilia and lots of goodies from local businesses. It…
DULUTH, Minn. — Americorps is looking for 45 tutors to help students with reading and math this coming Fall. A total of 1,700 tutors are needed across the state of Minnesota. Early Learning Tutor Paige Blosberg and Duluth Tutor Recruiter Mikayla Karels joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday to highlight the need and provide additionally information. No teaching…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have landed in Duluth ahead of the big air show this weekend. The 15th Duluth Airshow is just about ready for take off. This weekend’s headliner, The Thunderbirds, includes eight pilots who will demonstrate the speed and accuracy of their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. Major Jeffrey Downie — call sign “Simmer”…
Who doesn’t like a garage sale? Especially if it’s for a good cause– and there are no price tags! That’s the deal in Carlton at the Four Seasons Sports Complex. Tables are filled with toys, kitchen items, books– you name it. It’s put on and organized by volunteers– literally and officially. The Volunteers Services Organization does it every year. It helps…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If the walls at Northwest Outlet could talk, they would have an interesting story to tell. The store’s first 70 years and the three generations of the Miller family have operated and expanded the store. Today, the store is perhaps best known as an outdoors outfitter for generations of customers. But Scott Miller, who has worked at…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD’s 1971 kitchen, originally designed to serve 800 students is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover to better service the campus community. The main kitchen is located underground, and nearby offices will be converted for expansion needs. The new kitchen total costs are about $25 million. It is designed to be more efficient and include newer equipment. As for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Now that warmer spring weather has arrived, more and more bugs are starting to come out and that includes both native and invasive species. Spongy moths are one invasive species that both Wisconsin and Minnesota take seriously as they infest over 300 types of trees and shrubs. In Wisconsin, the DNR has set up a new Spongy…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local volunteer group is helping keep Duluth clean. Friends of the Lakewalk hosted a clean-up Wednesday. They partnered with the UMD Enrollment Management for a total of about 40 volunteers. The group hosts two clean-ups a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. And Wednesday was all about picking up trash and sprucing…
DULUTH, Minn. — A cottage-style housing development planned for Duluth’s Hawk Ridge is meeting opposition. The development is planned for four acres of land which needs to be rezoned to allow homes there. At Monday’s City Council meeting, several residents expressed concern about the possible environmental impact the project could bring. According to one of the architects present the cottage…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris students from kindergarten to seniors in high school were not in class Wednesday, instead, they were in church that morning along with Duluth Police Officers, Minnesota State Troopers, and other first responders. All of them were at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary for a special Mass. The Mass is known as the…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Community members will fill the streets with the sound of music for the third annual Make Music Day Superior on Friday, June 21st, from 11am to 9pm. Siggy’s Musical Garden Executive Director Cheryl Finkbeiner, SMG Board President Scott Lillo, and local Musician Shane Nelson joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the purpose…
Voters said ‘no’ to a tax increase, and now the Duluth Public School system will be looking at what to cut and how much. This follows Tuesday’s referendum, which failed by an unofficial tally of about 450 votes–5,007 to 5,460. Superintendent John Magas said the results were disappointing, but that he appreciated all the hard-work and support from citizens, parents…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Glensheen Mansion is preparing for their annual events that give the community a show while taking in the beautiful views of Lake Superior. Concerts on the Pier is a popular free Wednesday Night event. It is a way to welcome people on Glensheen’s historic grounds during the summer. New this year the lineup is the biggest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Law enforcement members from across the country are honoring and remembering lives lost in the line of duty. It’s part of National Police Week and Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa says 58 law enforcement members have been killed in the line of duty so far this year. In the history of the Duluth Police Department, 6 officers…
DULUTH, Minn. — We have the scoop on a new pet waste removal company! What may seem like an unpleasant chore to most, became a business opportunity for this duo. Duluth locals launched a company targeting the poop scooping task. They’re called the North Shore Pet Waste Removal. They pride itself for being a professional and sanitary clean up service….
DULUTH, Minn – The Northern Lights Express has been discussed for years here in the Northland… and Tuesday the project was the subject of an informational lunch downtown. The NLX Board met with the downtown council to describe the project’s details and share a vision for the future. St. Louis County Commissioner Keith Nelson has been involved with the project…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The 21st annual Student Film & Video Showcase is taking at place at UW-Superior on Friday, May 17, at 7:00 pm in the Holden Fine Arts’ Manion Theatre. Drew Kerner is the Writer & Director of short film “Ink of the Black Gloves.” Thomas Noack is the Writer & Director of “King Fall.” The two UWS students…
DULUTH, Minn. — For a second time, voters have rejected a proposed technology referendum Tuesday for the Duluth School District. The levy would have provided $5.2 million annually over the next decade for learning technology, digital curriculum and security, according to the district. Below is a press release sent out by the district Tuesday night: Residents of Duluth Public Schools…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you walk around the Bayfront area in Duluth, you might just spot one almost 600 “gentle giants” who have made the area home this week. The Newfoundland Club of America National Showcase is at Bayfront Park this week, with an opening ceremony Tuesday afternoon. This is the first time the showcase has been in Minnesota. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Airport Authority is celebrating the completion of the first set of hangars built in 25 years. The Ranch Hangar Project totaled about $1.8 million with 90% federal funding, 10% local match. It will be able to house up to 5 aircrafts with a space that is heated and secure. This is just the beginning of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday morning was an opportunity to get outside and get active for students from Duluth Public Elementary Schools. The Essentia Health Fit-N-Fun Run took over Malosky Stadium at UMD. More than 1,500 students from third to fifth grade raced around the track to celebrate the approaching end of the school year. Kids ran 400 meters, or one…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC’s 1966 arena is now sporting new turf. It’s all ahead of the first game later this month for the Duluth Harbor Monsters. That is the name of Duluth’s official area football team that will be entertaining sports fans this summer at a time when the DECC’s arena is not as busy compared to the winter…
DULUTH, Minn. — Northern Waters Smokehaus is receiving recognition for their cookbook, Smoke on the Waterfront. This is the first cookbook that has been written for the Smokehaus. It took years to complete and came out just in time for their 25th anniversary this last November. The book features recipes that were converted from industrial size to ones you can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tucked away off Superior Street in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth, you will find Great Lakes Fly Shop where Owner John Fehnel spends much of his time tying flies. Now, after owning the shop for 25 years, he is ready to retire and spend more of his time on the river. “I’ve always had a passion for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every year, over a hundred thousand people get skin cancer. You could be one of them. Essentia’s Melanoma Monday screenings took place May 13th to raise awareness about the most dangerous of all skin cancers. Chris Mitchell, who is responsible for screening and outreach says the cancer may start on the skin, but quickly can metastasize to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Faith-based pop band Presence Music finds recent success after releasing their latest single Down in the River. Members of the group joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday, where they announced they’ve signed a development deal with Mcglaughlin Music Group and radio promotion deal with Compass Artist Management. They also played their new hit live in-studio. More…
HAYWARD, Wis. — Monday the city of Hayward was the location for a federal hearing on “Improving Access and Opportunities for Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on America’s Federal Lands.” Testimonies were heard from witnesses from Wisconsin and Minnesota, they say reduced access to federal land is decreasing the amount of people recreating in outdoor activities like hunting. Hunting and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The parade of smiles, diplomas and tassels continued Monday in Duluth. This time it was the turn for graduates of Lake Superior College–752 to be exact. They were in 69 different program areas and every student had their own story. For Christy Cuppy it was the day to finally get her RN degree, after 15 years working…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army is looking for more dance partners for their new event happening Thursday. The Black and White Ball will be taking place at the Clyde Malting Building. The organization hopes this fundraiser will be their new annual event which would replace the annual Civic Luncheon that happens in November. The event will feature…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction will soon begin to repair the 40th Avenue West bridge in Duluth after a truck hit it causing it to close to the public. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says repair work will begin underneath the bridge on I-35 starting Wednesday. Those travelling northbound can expect lane closures from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. That…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota on Friday will mark his return to a traditionally Democratic state that he has long argued he could carry. Trump will take a break from his hush money trial in New York to speak at the Minnesota GOP’s annual Lincoln Reagan fundraising dinner. Tickets start at $500, ranging…
HIBBING, Minn., — Firefighters tackled two separate wildfires Sunday on the Iron Range. The biggest wildfire happened in the Kitzville area of Hibbing around 3 p.m. The Northland Fire Wire reported the Minnesota DNR was called to the scene because conditions were dangerously dry. The DNR brought in two Fireboss aircraft. The fire consumed around 1.5 acres. A cause was…
DULUTH, Minn. — A church in West Duluth continues its tradition of helping people at disaster sites across the country. This last week the Jesus is Life Ministries church from West Duluth decided to head to Minden, Iowa a small city in the southwestern part of that state. The decision to help this small town was largely made because tornadoes…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Click the video above to see a spectacular time-lapse of the Northland Lights from Cloquet over the weekend, courtesy of viewer Dan Valdez. Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — A driver is facing serious charges after Duluth police said he slammed into a utility pole and a vehicle. The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of Garfield Avenue. The Blatnik Bridge and Garfield Avenue were closed until Minnesota Power could stabilize powerlines and install a new power pole. Police said the 36-year-old…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown firefighters battled a house fire Saturday as part of a “significant training opportunity.” The structure was donated by local developers from Platinum Properties and Patriot Properties of Hermantown. The day-long event featured a variety of training exercises within and around the house on the 4700-block of Lindgren Road. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public…
Prescribed burning began Sunday in the Superior National Forest, north of Ely. Officials said the burning helps reduce hazardous fuel build-up and lowers the risk of intense wildfires. The process helps forest health and wildlife habitat, and is culturally significant to indigenous people in the area, according to the DNR. Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety
DULUTH, Minn. – Wildfires in Canada blanketed the Northland with smoke Sunday. Click the video above to see the hazy conditions, and check out Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg’s forecast on the air quality. Categories: Environment, Health, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — This year, Festiversary will not only be celebrating Bent Paddle’s 11th anniversary, but also the 40th anniversary of Prince’s album Purple Rain. The two-block party Saturday afternoon will feature two stages of live music, family-friendly activities, and lots of options to drink and eat. And of course — Prince tribute band Chase and Ovation to close out…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fishers at Island Lake Reservoir, Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, Pike Lake, and the St. Louis River told Fox21 Local News they weren’t catching much. One fisherman even said this was the worst he’d done on opening weekend in recent history. It depends who you talk to,” said Fredenberg Minno-ette owner Jason Manning. “The nice weather will get…
A 62-year-old Duluth man died Friday while canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the body of Mark Ham was located partly submerged in Lake Agnes, which is about 25 miles north of Ely. The call for help came in around 5 p.m. Friday. Authorities said Ham was on a solo camping trip….
NASHWAUK, Minn. — A woman was killed Saturday after authorities said an unmanned truck and its camper trailer started to roll, striking the victim. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on 2nd Street and Larue Court in the town of Nashwauk. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office said the victim is a 59-year-old woman from Silver Springs, Florida. The name of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chalstrom’s was a popular spot for bait and tackle this week as anglers get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the fishing opener is an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. Chalstrom’s has just about everything one needs before hitting the water, including bait, lures, and of course snacks. Chalstrom’s says the week…
DULUTH, Minn. — Charitable Gambling has started at Hoops Brewing, with proceeds going towards the Duluth Curling Club. The Curling Club opened its pull tab booth at Hoops Friday afternoon. People were quick to visit the booth to buy a stack of pull tabs. There is also e-tabs and e-bingo at Hoops. And all proceeds from the charitable gambling will…
The technology referendum for Duluth schools is just days away and as the final weekend unfolds, both those in favor and opposed are working hard to get their messages out. The referendum has been getting attention and signs of opposing voices are visible. Lawn signs with a “Vote No” message have been appearing. The Citizens Research Council is a local…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth East Theatre Program is putting on a spring musical that is getting even audience members involved in the fun. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is a comedic musical that centers around six students who compete in a spelling championship. Audience members filled the theater for the opening night of the production which even…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local gardening business is expanding their offerings starting on Friday. Growing Duluth opened in September of 2023 originally selling growing supplies, house plants, and micro-greens. But they were always getting asked; are you going to sell spring plants? Well, that question has been answered. The store now offers a variety of outdoor plants all in different…
DULUTH, Minn. — Some elementary students in Duluth made quite the impact on Friday. Kids were able to show off their green thumbs when they took on quite the project. Thanks to the efforts from both Lowell and Marshall schools, third through fifth graders planted over one thousand trees. This was led by UMD graduate Gavin Buersken. The end goal…
