DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC Arena was full of the DFL party this weekend for the Minnesota State Convention. Delegates endorsed Sen. Amy Klobuchar for re-election, selected final delegates to the Democratic National Convention in August and heard from Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Tina Smith, Jen Schultz, among other DFL candidates and elected officials. As for Klobuchar, she was in…
Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota law enforcement on Saturday identified the man who they believe fatally shot a Minneapolis officer in what police are calling an ambush. Minnesota Public Safety Department spokesperson Bonney Bowman named 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed as the suspected shooter. He was later shot and killed by another responding officer. Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell was responding…
DULUTH, Minn. — Confused on where to throw what appliance where or do you house hazardous materials like unused cleaning products, paint, or alkaline batteries? Saturday, Western Lake Superior Sanitary District held a free community clean-out day in Lincoln Park to help people get rid of their old junk. This is the first event of its kind and had a busy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday day was a beautiful day to spend some time outside. It was so nice that pet owners didn’t shy from bringing their pet to Bayfront Festival Park for Animal Allies’ Pet Walk. For over 30 years now, Animal Allies have used the first Saturday in June to fundraise money for their shelter. However at this year’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — After nine months of hard work, four interns are ready to start work after completing Project SEARCH Superior – Essential Health. Friday saw the graduation of four interns who have completed Project Search. Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program that aims to help adults who have barriers to employment become work-ready. This year’s graduates have also completed…
DULUTH, Minn.– Anglers are preparing to take to the waters Saturday for the 29th annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament. The fishing tournament takes place on Island Lake each year. The event is held to benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord….
DULUTH, Minn. — This time of year, there are graduations and ceremonies going on everywhere. And while they are all special with their own milestones–some are just a little bit sweeter. Some of those special moments were part of the graduations today from Mental Health Court and Duluth Drug Court. It was to recognize and congratulate those who have completed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Creating art can be a form of therapy, and that hailed true for a number of treatment court graduates. For some of the graduates, it was time to showcase the artwork they made during the program. One of the participants, Sage Matthews, credits creating art as a coping mechanism during a time of need. At the art…
DULUTH, Minn. — A long awaited café has finally opened its doors in Duluth. One that looks to make a paws-itive impact for cat lovers and coffee aficionados alike. Wired Whisker looks to act like any other café, serving coffee and sandwiches. But owner Misha Smith wanted her claws to help rescue cats become adopted. The café is split between…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a new executive director bringing a fresh perspective to the organization. Char Conger has been at the center for about 4 months now. The well-known 660-acre campus has a museum, trolley, and 19-hole mini golf course. She says throughout the years their services have expanded. And she is hoping to…
Over Curtain Falls May 23 (Updated May 31, 4:41 p.m.) The body of a missing canoeist has been found in the BWCA. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office says they found 41-year-old Jesse Melvin Haugen. The Cambridge, Minnesota man was one of two canoeists missing after four people went over Curtain Falls near the Canadian border. In a press…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanks to grocery shoppers in the Northland area, Animal Allies received a generous donation of over $25,000 Thursday. Miner’s Super One Foods hosted a fundraising campaign from May 3rd to May 20th. All to raise money for animal shelters. Each store location was able to choose a shelter in their area as part of National Pet Month….
DULUTH, Minnesota. — Essentia Health is rolling out a new check-in system at all of its clinic locations with electronic kiosks and other mobile options to assist patients in the process. “Healthcare is a technology driven, innovative industry. We’re always looking for those updates, and those technologies that can make the patient experience better,” said Essentia Health Community Relations Director…
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York’s criminal justice system Friday as he tried to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid. Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return…
(FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Minneapolis police officer and the suspected shooter were killed in a mass shooting in the city on Thursday. According to officials, the shooting at an apartment building Thursday afternoon along Blaisdell Avenue near 22nd Street left six people shot, including two police officers and four civilians. In an update at 8:30 p.m., city officials said the suspected gunman and…
DULUTH, Minn. – A worker was killed in Duluth Thursday after being electrocuted. The accident was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the area of North 17th Avenue East. Duluth police told FOX 21 the male roofer was climbing a ladder with a metal gutter section, which came into contact with a power line. The victim was transported to a local…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Payne delivered his State of the City speech Thursday evening from the stage at the Douglas County Historical Society. Paine gave an upbeat take on the past year in the city, and encouraged residents to have a positive outlook, especially when talking with visitors to Superior. Among the highlights Paine mentioned were grants provided to…
There was a special concert and a big celebration Thursday in Duluth. There was music echoing across the grounds, and hand motions driving home the lyrics on the Holy Rosary campus. It was the spring concert for the Stella Maris Academy. The concert capped off the school year for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Family, alumni and friends enjoyed…
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex. Jurors deliberated for 9.5 hours over two days before…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Sky Harbor Airport in Duluth is hosting the first Cessna 180/185 Fly-In since the pandemic. The annual convention will host 50 aircraft and around 100 visitors all coming from different parts of the U.S. and Canada. It will include sightseeing tours, presentations and a silent auction. The planes are Skywagons which is a type of aircraft…
DULUTH, Minn. — Alessandro Giuliani is proud of what his team has accomplished with the Clyde Iron Works Restaurant and meeting space. But now the owner and developer of the entire Clyde Park area says it’s time to make changes to ensure that Clyde remains relevant. “You can’t stay. You can’t stay in the past, there’s very few restaurants, centers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police have issued a citation for the driver of a Voyager school bus after they collided with a vehicle on Wednesday. Police say the bus driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way. It happened around 3:15 p.m. in the area of Rice Lake Road and Barnes Road. Police say a northbound vehicle struck the bus…
DULUTH, Minn. — Supporters of the Duluth Armory project had several big announcements to make Wednesday. One of them is that the word went out that contractors can now submit bids for the project, and a final selection will be made by this July. Construction will start late this year and get in full swing next year. Project leaders say…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As fishing season is ramping up, young anglers can get their hands on some free gear this Saturday. One local man will have tables set up full of fishing equipment. Superior residents and businesses donated new and used items. The first 100 kids 17 and under will receive equipment for free, such as fishing poles, reels, boxes…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Construction has officially started for a much-needed facility for fire, police, and EMS services in Virginia. The groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Virginia Public Safety Center and Training Facility. The center will be a new and improved state-of-the-art home for the Virginia Fire & EMS Departments and Police Department. Current facilities are outdated and lacking…
(Updated May 29, 3:30 p.m.) A Virginia man has been charged with the stabbing of two people over the weekend. Israel Albert Wayne Contreras, who turns 48 on Thursday, faces two felony counts of 2nd Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and a misdemeanor involving reckless use of a dangerous weapon. A man and woman were stabbed, with the…
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial asked to rehear testimony Wednesday less than four hours after beginning deliberations in the first criminal case against a former American president. The four requests included testimony related to a 2015 meeting at Trump Tower where a tabloid publisher agreed to identify negative stories about Trump so that they could…
DULUTH, Minn. — A major international event will make its way to the Twin Ports later this summer. Kern and Kompany announced the upcoming “Air Spectacular”. The show will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. This will be taking place July 31st. Duluth was chosen as one of the four locations to hold this celebration. This air show is quite a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanks to a generous donation Second Harvest Northland is filling the gap by giving children in need food on the weekends. The Duluth Junk Hunt happened last month and every year they donate a portion of their proceeds to a local non-profit. With their support Second Harvest will be able to provide 9,000 weekend meals to children…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A business in Superior is helping people get their tan on. Superior Tan & Wellness took over the Video Vision and Superior Tan businesses on Belknap Street. The previous owner retired, and new owners renovated the place to expand their tanning services. They now offer red light therapy, spray tans, aqua massage, and of course tanning beds….
DULUTH, Minn. — Participating Blue Star Museums look to support active military personnel and families with free admission. There are four Blue Star Museums in Duluth; William A. Irvin, Glensheen, Children’s Museum, and the Lake Superior Zoo. Lucie Amundsen with the DECC joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast to talk about the importance of supporting military families through gestures…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — Two women are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening. According to Minnesota State Patrol, the Alfa SUV was traveling eastbound on Highway 11 near MP209, lost control on a corner, hit a pontoon trailer and rolled into a tree. The driver is identified as 18-year-old Kaylee Rae Scholler of International Falls. The…
Viewer photo of crash scene SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior police are investigating a fatal one-vehicle rollover that they believe involved excessive speed and alcohol. The accident was reported around 10 p.m. Sunday on Hwy 105 and Logan Avenue in the South Superior neighborhood. The 25-year-old male driver from Superior was ejected and later died at a hospital. The 24-year-old male…
UPDATE (May 28, 11:10 a.m.)—A 43-year-old man has been charged with premeditated, 1st degree attempted murder in the assault of a man at a Duluth grocery store last Friday. Meanwhile, police said Tuesday the victim is in stable condition with significant head injuries. In a criminal complaint filed Tuesday morning, the attacker is identified as Lance Alexander Tolbert. The complaint…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a very exclusive club, couples that have been married for 75 years. One couple who has reached that milestone now calls Keystone Bluffs home. The year was 1949 when Faith and Elmer Amborn said “I DO” to one another. That was in the living room of a minister’s home. Elmer was 21 and Faith was just…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth is partnering up with A Bar of Their Own in the Twin Cities to create a new beer! A Bar of Their Own is the first sports bar in the Midwest dedicated to women’s sports. The pale ale, aptly named “A Beer of Their Own” will be available exclusively at the sports…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s Best Bread celebrated the opening of their Superior location Tuesday. The bakery hosted a few pop-up shops earlier this year and they were very successful selling out each time. The new location was built with a bigger infrastructure to make more inventory for the store. One item that highlights Superior is their cheese curd bread that…
ESKO, Minn. — “I love the kids. Ever since having my own kids, I can really see how much love parents have for their children. I try to remember that everyday,” said Rich Mowers, Esko Band Director. And for the past two decades, Rich Mowers has done just that. Holding the role of band director at Esko, Mowers has looked…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dovetail Cafe has been brewing new menu ideas, and now they’re here! With the busy months approaching, Dovetail Cafe in the Lincoln Park Craft District has been working on some additions to their menu. Aiming to be more inclusive, they’re hoping the new drinks will appeal to a larger fanbase. A few of the specialty items will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Memorial Day Parade was held Monday afternoon in West Duluth. The route along Grand Avenue featured marching bands, antique cars, and of course military groups. Duluth Women of Today hosted the parade, which honors the lives of those who serve and have served in the military. Entry into the parade was free, and an array…
PROCTOR, Minn. — For over 100 years the Proctor community has hosted a Memorial Day observance and program. On Monday the ceremony included 60 military members that were honored for their service. There were also many speakers and live music. A local Proctor resident brings his family to this event every year. He says it is important for everyone to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the United States would continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward creating a more perfect union, “for which they lived, and for which they died for.” Delivering remarks at a solemn remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Biden said each generation must ensure the sacrifice of the country’s…
(AP) — A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 21 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early season heat wave setting records from…
The sight of silver costumes and puppets, and the sound of cheers and music has become familiar for Duluthians in May. Sunday was the 11th annual “Run, Smelt, Run!” Parade. The fun tradition that welcomes the migration of the tiny, silver fish. Fox 21’s Paige Hansen brings us the sights and sounds from this year’s celebration. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…
AURORA, Minn. — One of the Northland’s representatives in the Minnesota House will not run for re-election this fall. Dave Lislegard (DFL) announced Sunday that he will retire from the Legislature at the end of this year. In a statement, he cites the need to give his family his full attention and dedication. He adds he is proud of his…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Superiorites weren’t just outside to enjoy the weather. On Saturday, twenty volunteers met up at Wisconsin Point to help make a difference. Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve held their fourth annual Wisconsin Point Spring Beach Cleanup this weekend. Volunteers split off into groups all across the sandbar, working together to pick up litter and mark down…
DULUTH, Minn. — The ALEIA Project hosted the Northland 5k for Food Allergy on Saturday morning along the Duluth Lakewalk. Runners and walkers of all ages crossed the finish line at Leif Erikson Park in support of allergy awareness. The ALEIA Project held its annual 5k fundraiser, with over a hundred participants. For many of them, the run along the…
DULUTH, Minn – Friends and loved ones are rallying around the families of the two men who went missing earlier this week in an annual fishing trip that went terribly wrong. Laura Grams is married to the brother of missing canoeist Reis Grams. She says the brothers always plan an annual opener trip. This year they chose the Curtain…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ski Hut has officially opened its new location, an Adventure Center in West Duluth. A grand opening was held Friday afternoon for the new facility, which Ski Hut is calling an “one-stop-rental-shop.” The store has various types of bikes and ski’s for rent. Plus equipment and accessories for both sports are available to purchase. The new location…
DULUTH, Minn.– Teens can stay active for free this summer at Planet Fitness. For the fourth year, Planet Fitness is hosting a “High School Summer Pass program” nationwide. Since the Duluth location opened in October, local teens can now work out for free this summer. The program will start on June 1 and run through August 31, any high school…
