HERMANTOWN MN. — Tucked away in the basement of the World of Fish building, The Snake Pit is a hidden gem for reptile enthusiasts. Guests can get to know animals like snakes, geckos, skinks, tarantulas, tortoises, and even an alligator. Just to name a few. For Snake Pit owner Roger Hill, this hobby, and business, has been a lifelong passion…
SUPERIOR, Minn. — AMSOIL has acquired Aerospace Lubricants, an Ohio based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized grease. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent of AMSOIL and will not be rebranded. The CEO of AMSOIL said the new acquirement will allow AMSOIL to access a new market, as Aerospace Lubricants produces grease for industrial and commercial purposes….
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth woman is now behind bars after stealing a car and running over a Duluth man near UMD Monday night. The event happened just before 11 p.m. near Woodland Ave. and West Saint Marie Street. According to the Duluth Police Department, a 24-year-old man was picking up food when a 32-year-old woman jumped into his vehicle…
HIBBING, Minn. – Expect detours from Hwy 37, just east of Hibbing, as construction crews work on improving both intersections with County Road 5. The intersection improvement project is expected to start July 15. Between the two intersections, crews will work on pavement resurfacing as well as setting up new lighting. Hwy 37 will remain open. However, County Road 5…
BARRONETT TOWNSHIP, Wis. – Residents in Washburn County also have their fare share of road closures for the replacement of culverts along Heart Lake Road near Barronett Township. Between July 10 & 11, expect full continuous closures west of Little Long Lake Road. Between July 15 & 18, expect full continuous closures for the replacement of box culverts at USH…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A summer camp in Cloquet looks to introduce and connect younger children to indigenous cultures. At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, the two-day summer camp will teach children math, science, and art – all while exposing the youth to the Ojibwe language and culture. Children there will also learn traditional Ojibwe games and songs. “Bringing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Country Artist Brantley Gilbert will perform at Bayfront Festival Park on Thursday, July 18, as part of his Off the Rails Tour. Local Musician Rafe Carlson is one of the opening acts. He joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk more about the concert and his upcoming summer performances. He also played some tunes live…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Duluth Huskies baseball team made a stop at the Cloquet Public Library Monday. Players read stories, answered questions and showed little leaders some of their stretches. Each kid got to go home with a free signed book. The book that was read was about how baseball is in Japan. Staff said everyone learned something from it….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — There’s a new opportunity for people to learn the ways of being a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Workforce Training Insitute, a nonprofit organization, kicked off their CNA education course Monday morning. The nonprofit is located in the Dove Healthcare center in Superior. It covers a wide range of students. They achieve hands on learning, labs, and even…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction began today on the replacement of the St. Andrews Bridge in the Hunters Park Neighborhood. Through September, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus and Harvard Avenue. Driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained. The projects will replace the current triple barrel culvert crossing with a concrete single barrel culvert. The project…
DULUTH, Minn. Crossing from Duluth to Superior will become more of a hassle for drivers in the next coming weeks. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close the Blatnik Bridge for construction on July 13, 15, and 16. On July 13, the on-ramp from Garfield in Duluth and the southbound side of I-535 heading to Superior will close from 6…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota State Representative Jason Metsa has been arrested with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, involving force or coercion, according to the St. Louis County Jail roster. Metsa was booked in at 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 for probable cause. No bail has been set. He represented District 6B — north of Duluth —…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a taco extravaganza on Saturday, as hundreds of people lined up for The DECC’s first-ever Duluth Taco Festival. The DECC’s kitchen crafted up 20 different varieties of tacos. From savory variation’s such as Greek and Southwest, to even breakfast and dessert tacos. The Taco Fest saw a great turnout, general admission tickets included six tacos…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesotan summer camp visited the Duluth Depot on Saturday, familiarizing kids with camp activities. Camp Esquagama is a summer camp in Gilbert, Minnesota that believes kids should have time to be kids. At “Camp E Day” at the Depot, young ones got a classic camp experience as counselors from around the world led various activities. Including…
DULUTH, Minn.– Folks paddled on down for this Boundary Waters fundraiser Friday Afternoon. There was a good turnout for the 2nd annual Paddlin’ For The Boundary Waters fundraiser in Duluth. Bent Paddle Brewing welcomed local food vendors, and businesses. During the party, Dave Simonett’s band ‘Dead Man Winter’ put on a concert for guests. There was also a chance to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A longtime reptile shop and education center in the Northland is looking for a new place to call home. The Snake Pit in Hermantown has dedicated 6 years of welcoming reptile hobbyists to their space. Whether guests come in to see the animals, or adopt one of their own, there really is something for everyone. The building…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over the past few years, homeless encampments between Railroad St. and I-35 have appeared causing numerous clean up projects in the tourists center of Duluth. Just last year MNDOT started the initiative to put up fencing along the interstate to prevent people from seeking shelter underneath. In the past, homeless activity has caused scares for the overpass,…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The 103rd annual South St. Louis County Fair is back this week. The fun takes place at the Proctor Fair Grounds with each day full of activities for all ages. There is live entertainment, carnival rides, food, and plenty of animals to see. A big part of the fair is introducing people to agriculture. Fair organizers attend…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new food truck is bringing Korean culture to Duluth. Sunhee’s Little Table is what it’s called. The owner moved to the states from South Korea just 10 years ago. She had a love for cooking traditional Korean dishes and realized there wasn’t many places like that here in the Northland. Sunhee says her dishes are similar…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new Mexican restaurant has already seen success in the two weeks that they’ve been open. Located in the historic Duluth Herald Building, Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant has reported busy afternoons since their opening in June. Emiliano’s got their name from the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who was known for leading an army to fight for land reform…
FLEMING TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 27-year-old Red Cliff man is dead after the tree branch he was climbing on snapped. The accident happened on July 4. According to the report, 27-year-old Henry M. Cannon was celebrating the holiday with friends when he climbed a large White Pine tree in a yard off the shoreline of Gun Lake. Cannon was approximately…
CLOQUET, Minn. — While Fourth of July Festivities were happening around the Northland, Cloquet had its own festivities celebrating Independence Day. The fun kicked off with a parade and races in the morning and it kept on throughout the day as a July 4th Festival was held at Veterans Park. The festival had helicopters rides, trampolines, slides and food trucks….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee can’t legally block conservation projects initiated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The decision marks a victory for Evers, whose relationship with Republican lawmakers has deteriorated since he took office in 2019, as well as environmentalists across the state. “I’ve spent years working against near-constant Republican…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s summertime. Which means parade season is in full swing. There’s plenty of reasons to gather. From our nation’s heroes to your everyday local business just starting out. Like the Adventure Acres in Superior. “So, we are opening a tourism farm in August. So, we have goats, and chickens and bunnies. And then like a corn pit…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was another day of music, food, and fun at Bayfront Festival Pak with Fourth Fest kicking off Thursday evening. Crowds gathered as soon as the gates opened, wandering around the vendors and scouting the best spots for their lawn chairs. Dozens of food trucks offered everything from corn to crepes. One of the popular items was…
Superior, Wisc — The Mont du Lac Resort is celebrating Independence Day with special events for its guests this weekend. It’s the 76th anniversary of Mont du Lac and the 16th year that It has been a four-season resort. Guests at the resort are enjoying the many activities…from music, swimming, and biking to a summer water park and a Bar…
FOX 21 News has your live coverage of the City of Superior’s 4th of July Parade. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Maria Vollom are your hosts, along with Lucretia Free’s live reports from the parade route. Watch the video above for all of the fun! The event will be re-broadcast on FOX 21 (TV) this Sunday at noon. Categories:…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Up the shore in Two Harbors, you don’t have to wait for the firework show for the festivities to begin! Joining the Annual Children’s Festival and Dinghy Parade. Burlington Station was getting in on the fun for the first time. The Sweetest Store on the North Shore had a 4th of July Bonanza, with activities and…
LONE PINE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A pedestrian was killed after being struck walking in the traffic lane near Nashwauk. According to the report, a 2005 GMC Yukon was heading southbound on US Hwy 169 when it struck a pedestrian walking in the traffic lane. The incident happen right after 11 p.m., Wednesday night. The 19-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead on…
DULUTH, Minn — Minnesota’s recent destructive flash flooding had Senator Amy Klobuchar touring hard-hit Cook and Biwabik.on Wednesday. But before that, Klobuchar made a stop in Duluth with Mayor Roger Reinert. They chose the press event to be held at the Lake Superior Zoo. You may remember how in 2012, flood waters tore through the Zoo’s grounds during the historic…
DULUTH, Minn. — The site that was once home to Duluth’s largest employer has been gearing up for new developments as online retail giant Amazon has been preparing for their step into the Northland. The site was once home to U.S. Steel until the end of the 70s. Since then, the City of Duluth has been undergoing major redevelopment for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 23-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning after she said she accidently shooting another 23-year-old woman. Around 12:30 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded to a report of a woman shot in the leg. This happened around N 1st Ave. E and 2nd St. According to the report, a 23-year-old woman accidentally discharged her weapon hitting…
COTTON, Minn. — A Duluth man is recovering in the hospital with an hand injury after his UTV rollover nearby Cotton Tuesday night. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident just after 7 p.m. on July 2. According to the report, the 32-year-old Duluth man was transported by a personal vehicle to a nearby Speedway gas station…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 4th of July festivities have officially started in Duluth. The fun happening Wednesday with Hairball rocking at Bayfront Festival Park. Then on Thursday Fourth Fest includes live music, fireworks, and plenty of food and drink options. The week ends with a sold out Trampled by Turtles show happening Saturday. Fourth Fest is a free and accessible…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC’s first-ever Taco Festival is drawing some criticism because the event does not include any local Mexican restaurants. The DECC describes the event as “a festival-style taco extravaganza,” “a street party with tacos,” and “signature margaritas.” The Taco Fest is happening outside Pioneer Hall Saturday, July 6, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The DECC’s kitchen…
DULUTH, Minn. — In the summertime, tourists flock to Duluth for the Lake Superior views and endless outdoor activities. They also begin to fill up restaurant patios, milling around the popular Canal Park and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The nonprofit Downtown Duluth is looking to get Superior Street and the rest of the Waterfront District in on the fun. “Much of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — After a trip to Texas a couple months ago, the owner of Famous Daves got some tasty inspiration. Wednesday nights throughout the month of July, the restaurant will be roasting a whole hog. After 4 p.m. customers can stop by and taste the fresh meat right off the pit. Each person will get a good portion of…
CANOSIA, Minn. — Minnesota Power is reporting a power outage that affect residents of Canosia and Grand Lake Townships. The outage began just after 3 p.m. and is affecting about 360 customers. Minnesota Power is currently working on repairs and estimates power to be restored by around 5:15 p.m. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, intense rain damaged a dam that holds drinking water for Houston, forcing officials to issue a potential…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — An RV was fully engulfed by flames in an intersection just west of Tower, MN, early Wednesday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on the intersection of County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road, in rural Greenwood Township. According to the report, the RV was…
SOUTH RANGE, WI. — With the Fourth of July near fireworks will soon be, if not already, in the air. It’s an American tradition symbolizing pride and patriotism. Independence Day is a time for celebration; sparking joy for friends, family and communities across the nation. “We’re celebrating our independence, we’re celebrating our freedoms and we’re celebrating with a bang and…
DULTUH, Minn. — Some new brews have hit the taproom at Bent Paddle. For the month of July, Bent Paddle has made a girl scout inspired crowler and growler. The Lemonade American Lager tastes like the scout’s famous Lemonades cookies. For every crowler or growler sold, it’s $5 that supports local girl scout troops in the northland. Each beverage sold also…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — No matter the weather Stokkes meat market in Hermantown has your fourth of July needs covered. They say burgers, brats, and pork butts are hot sellers. Regardless of demand, they don’t expect to sell out of anything and encourage customers to come in for their last minute needs. “Lately a lot of people have been smoking stuff…
FOX 21 will be live-streaming the City of Superior’s 4th of July Parade this Thursday on our website. The live-stream go from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. It will rebroadcast on FOX 21 this Sunday at noon. Dan Hanger and Maria Vollom will be your hosts. You can also check out our social media platforms to find the stream. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer in Minnesota means potholes, but this year is a little different. Thanks to a mild winter and low-moisture spring, the Duluth street maintenance team is ahead of their typical schedule. This year, they were able to get a jump start on repairs, beginning in May. According to Street Maintenance Operations Manager Geoff Vukelich, they’re already almost…
DULUTH, Minn. — A well-deserved individual received an award for her 17 years of dedication towards helping others. Being named the heart and soul of PAVSA’s SANE, or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, Alisha Blazevic has left quite the impact over the years. Blazevic is involved with numerous organizations including the Sexual Assault Response Team. Since 2007, she has completed…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Berry picking is in full swing here in the Northland, and honeyberries at Farm LoLa in Wrenshall are ready for picking. Farm LoLa has kicked off its berry picking season. The farm offers around 13 varieties of a unique fruit called honeyberries also known as honeysuckles, which are ripe in June and July. The flavor is a…
CARLTON, Minn.– One local family has taken over the reins at a strawberry field in Carlton. The owners of Happy Critters Farm purchase a popular berry spot back in April, now named The Berry Field. As the start of picking season is here, the field is full of red and juicy strawberries. With no prior background in berry growing, owner…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss. A New York appeals court in Manhattan ruled that Giuliani, who had already had his New York law license suspended in 2021…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the backside of Spirit Mountain just outside of Duluth city limits, a group of artists spent the waning days of June constructing a glowing homage to Minnesota’s largest native animal. The idea start to form in Dundee, Scottland, where Duluth All Souls Night Artistic Director Mary Plaster connected with Minnesota-born Puppeteer Andrew Kim. “And it was…
