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Lake Superior College Holds Spring Open House

Educators hoped it would allow interested students to get a real feel of what it would be like if they chose LSC.

May 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Lake Superior College let prospective students stop by for an open house. They learned about the different programs, visited labs and met instructors for the more hands-on career programs the college offers, ranging from nursing to automotive to cybersecurity. Educators hoped it would allow interested students to get a real feel of what it would…

Mayor Larson Releases New Lighting Policy for Lift Bridge, Enger Tower After Public Scrutiny

May 6, 2022

Arman Rahman,

Duluth’s Lift Bridge DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson says the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge once again will change colors for specific holidays in her updated lighting policy. It comes after she faced heavy public scrutiny two months ago for the previous policy that did not accept any special requests to light the bridge in different colors….

Hartley Nature Center Expansion

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — We got an inside look at the new multimillion dollar building expansion of Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center. This $2.9 million dollar project was outlined in the 2014 Hartley Park Master Plan. It features new restrooms, community gathering centers, parking, and park-wide signage. The classrooms will also be upgraded to help nurture the educational component of their operations….

Grandmothers for Peace Call for End to Ukraine War This Mother’s Day

May 6, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — As Mother’s Day approaches and the war in Ukraine rages on local activists with the Grandmothers for Peace want to call on women across the world to unite and re enforce the importance of peace. In 1870, a writer, Julia Ward Howe wrote the ‘Mother’s Day Proclamation’, which was a call to action asking mothers to come forward…

University Of Minnesota To Host 2026 Special Olympics USA

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be held at the University of Minnesota, officials announced Friday. Gov. Tim Walz said he is “incredibly proud” to have Minnesota host the seven-day event, which is expected to draw as many as 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans from all 50 states, Canada and the Caribbean….

Coffee Conversation: Oasis Del Norte To Expand To Restaurant In Duluth’s Lincoln Park

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger, Bret Holland,

DULUTH, Minn. – The owner of Oasis Del Norte, Eduardo Sandoval-Luna, talked to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about the success of his food trailer and his plans to expand the brand into a restaurant in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Click the video above for that conversation, and click here to find out where Oasis Del Norte will have its…

Friday Lunchtime Update

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained After Recording Traffic Stop

May 6, 2022

The Associated Press,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The mother of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot by a suburban Minneapolis police officer, said she was injured while she was briefly detained by one of the same department’s officers after she stopped to record an arrest of a person during a traffic stop. Katie Wright said Thursday she was worried about what the Brooklyn Center officers…

Coffee Conversation: Barbara Reyelts Talks New Book, Journalism, Retirement

May 6, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Barbara Reyelts, who retired from broadcasting three years ago after spending nearly 40 years as an anchor, investigative reporter and news director at KBJR-TV, stopped by FOX 21’s morning show Friday to talk to Dan Hanger about her new book, “Dying To Live.” The book is about an elderly medical scientist who awakes in a hospital to…

MMIW National Day of Awareness

May 5, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time in two years, a group was able to march down to the water in honor of National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls, and two Spirit The ongoing issue of violence against indigenous women and girls in some cases are fatal, and in others, loved ones go missing. Dozens of…

JJ Astor Opens as the Apostle Supper Club

May 5, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A classic Duluth restaurant is opening up with a new name at the top of the Radisson hotel. JJ Astor closed its doors a month ago, and opened up Thursday as the Apostle Supper Club. With a new menu, drinks, and a whole new look, this rotating restaurant was scrapped from the inside out, and is now…

Coffee Conversation: Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger about different ways to help people heal and become more mindful and awake in their lives. Click the video above for that conversation, and click here to view Monique’s website of services. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Education, Health, Minnesota, News,…

Thursday’s Lunchtime Update

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Coffee Conversation: Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak

May 5, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ventriloquist Jeremy Lepak joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show Thursday to talk about his 15 years of perfecting his craft. Click the video above for that fun conversation, and check out Jeremy’s website for booking opportunities. Categories: Business, Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

State Officers Will Help Minneapolis With Policing

May 5, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State law enforcement officers will help Minneapolis with patrols as the city deals with a police force that has seen its ranks reduced in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. The arrangement announced Wednesday by city and state officials has state troopers patrolling city streets three nights a week beginning Thursday and agents from the Minnesota Bureau…

Brighton Beach Construction Update

May 4, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The construction on Brighton Beach began at the end of last summer, and its looking like it may continue on a few more seasons. A new walkway was paved and extended at Brighton Beach for reconstruction last September, but what comes next is prioritizing the park and shoreline improvements to try and reinforce them. Depending on contractor…

Coffee Conversation: Tickets Available For North Country Ride’s Derby Gala Saturday

The non-profit in Esko helps people with special needs live their best lives through interactions with horses.

May 4, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – North Country Ride’s Derby Gala is happening this Saturday, May 7, at the Buffalo House Junction, and one of the non-profit’s board members joined Dan Hanger, who is emceeing the gala, on the morning show to talk about what to expect. Click the video above for that conversation. For ticket information for the Derby Gala, click here….

Wednesday’s Lunchtime Update

May 4, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Judge Overseeing Chauvin Civil Rights Case Accepts Plea Deal

May 4, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison. Chauvin pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to violating Floyd’s civil rights, admitting for the first…

Spring Weather Throws Bone to Dog Owners Bringing Pups to Dog Parks

May 3, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the recent refreshing burst of Spring weather, Mother Nature sure tossed a bone to local dog owners bringing their furry friends to the dog park. At the Keene Creek Dog Park out in West Duluth today, so many pooches were prancing around soaking up the sun, or playing fetch. One owner we talked to says his dogs…

VIDEO: Gooseberry Falls Gushing Again With Recent Weather!

May 3, 2022

Site Staff,

Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Sen. Klobuchar Hosts Virtual Roundtable With Police Chiefs About Spike In Violent Carjackings

May 3, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

MINNESOTA — Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota recently hosted a roundtable on the rise in carjackings that has hit both the state and the rest of the country. Carjackings have spiked over the past two years, especially in metro areas like the Twin Cities. At the virtual roundtable, police chiefs spoke about how tough the crime is to combat, along…

EPA Recommends Against Reissuing Permit for PolyMet Mine

The Environmental Protection Agency says the project could raise levels of mercury and other pollutants downstream from the site in northeastern Minnesota.

May 3, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Federal regulators are recommending that the Army Corps of Engineers decline to reissue a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The Environmental Protection Agency says the project could raise levels of mercury and other pollutants downstream from the site in northeastern Minnesota. It’s just a recommendation, but Minnesota Public Radio reports it could…

Minnesota Prepares To Be Abortion Destination If Roe Falls

May 3, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota could become a destination for abortion services for women from other states if the U.S. Supreme Court throws out the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, and the state’s abortion providers said Tuesday that they’re preparing for the anticipated surge. That’s because abortion would remain legal, at least for now, under a 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court…

3 Teens Taken To Hospital After Boat Capsizes On Minnesota Lake

May 3, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Three teenagers were taken to the hospital after the boat they were on capsized in a Kandiyohi County lake. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office says it responded on Monday at 9:49 p.m. to Green Lake in Irving Township where a boat with five people on board had capsized about 300 yards offshore from the Green Lake County Park boat…

Tuesday Afternoon Update

May 3, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Here is your news and weather update for Tuesday! Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

12-Unit Apartment Building Catches Fire In Duluth

May 3, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – An apartment building fire in Duluth has displaced multiple tenants. The fire was reported around 10:15 p.m. Monday on the 600 block of West 2nd Street. A resident woke up to sounds of smoke detectors, according to officials. Fire crews responded within two minutes. Everybody was evacuated. One tenant was hospitalized for possible smoke inhalation. Two…

UMD Students Hold ‘Duluth Power Dialogue’ Discussing Environmental Justice

May 2, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Young environmentalists over at UMD kept the conversation around climate change fresh today with the help of a unique friend. This larger-than-life owl puppet made by the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe helped attract people to the Duluth Power Dialogue in the Kirby Student Center. “We wanted to find a way to bring art and performance into the environmental…

Ursa Minor Among Businesses Excited to be Part of Homegrown’s Comeback Track

Roughly double the staff prepared were ready to serve the bar-hopping music lovers who packed it in starting at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

May 2, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After an exciting first verse of Homegrown Music Festival’s comeback track Sunday the music kept flowing through the Lincoln Park Craft District Monday. And businesses like Ursa Minor Brewing again couldn’t be more excited. “It’s hard to remember a packed hall it’s been a few years you know,” owner Ben Hugus said. “But it was a different experience…

Filmmaking in the Northland: Lost 40 Studios Wraps Up Production of Canusa Street

May 2, 2022

Mason Kroll, Adam Jagunich,

CHISHOLM, Minn. – “It has been an incredible process. Filmmaking should not be this smooth, I have kept waiting, when is the second shoe gonna drop, when is some like chaos moment going to happen. But, it’s been an incredible shooting experience,” Canusa Street Writer and Director, Zack Morrison says. Canusa Street is a half hour TV comedy pilot about…

Proctor Golf Course Open to Public

The Proctor-Esko vs. Hermantown match is the first event hosted at the Proctor Golf Course this year.

May 2, 2022

Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.– It’s officially tee-time in the Northland again, as golf courses are opening back up for those eager to back out on the green. The Proctor Golf Course officially opened today, with high school golf teams competed in their first match of the season. The Proctor Golf Course manager tells us that the course is about a month behind…

Frontline Workers Will Get Bonus Checks By Summer, Minnesota Officials Say

May 2, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – It will take 10-12 weeks before Minnesota workers who were on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic receive bonus checks, Gov. Tim Walz’s administration officials estimate. State officials expect 667,000 people from 15 eligible industries will apply for the rewards. The checks are likely to be around $750, though they will be larger or smaller depending…

Report Calls Out Abuse Of Social Media By Minneapolis Police

May 2, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Among the scathing findings of an investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd is that Minneapolis police used covert or bogus social media accounts to monitor Black individuals and groups despite having no clear public safety rationale for doing so. The report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights echoes numerous past revelations that the FBI and…

Live Interview: Duluth East Theatre Students Talk Production Of ‘Harvey’

Performances run May 4-6 at 7 p.m.

May 2, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth East High School theatre students joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 7 a.m. hour Monday to talk about their upcoming performances of “Harvey,” which is a play that was made into a 1950 American comedy drama movie starring James Stuart. Performances are May 4-6 at 7 p.m. at the high school — 301 N. 40th…

Duluth Junk Hunt: From Trash To Treasure

May 2, 2022

Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands returned to the DECC to go treasure hunting through some so-called trash at the 10th annual Duluth Junk Hunt, which benefited 2nd Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank this year. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Monday’s Lunchtime Update

May 2, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Here’s your Lunchtime Update of news and weather on this Monday! Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Public Joins Friends, Relatives in Mourning Sean, Riana, Shiway, Sadie Barry

Grief and laughter were brought out in the Marshall School Auditorium Sunday.

May 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds from the Duluth area and beyond joined relatives of the Barry Family at their Funeral Sunday as they shared their memories, paid their respects, and said farewell to Sean, Riana, Shiway, and Sadie. “I’d just like to thank everybody. The last 10 days, have been hard,” said Sean’s younger brother, Brian, holding back tears. The two parents,…

Labor Unions, Community Hold International Worker Solidarity Rally

Organizers said the number of people present showed that workers’ rights are a priority for the community.

May 1, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Around the world, the first day of May is celebrated as May Day, which represents International Workers’ Day. At the Harrison Community Center in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, roughly a dozen different labor unions and community organizations came together for the 2nd annual International Worker Solidarity Rally. City Councilor Azrin Awal read a proclamation by Mayor Emily Larson…

‘He Changed The Nation’: Former VP Walter Mondale Honored At Memorial Service

May 1, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Former Vice President Walter Mondale was remembered by friends and family on Sunday as a man who fought for what was right and who loved Minnesota — and was loved back by Minnesota. Speakers ranging from President Joe Biden to Senator Amy Klobuchar, a former Mondale intern, to historians and family members came together Sunday to honor the…

Caddy Shack’s Indoor Golf Season Still In Full Swing

May 1, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Mother Nature has not been forgiving this spring and its preventing golfers from hitting the green but you can still work on your swing with an indoor golf simulator. Caddy Shack in West Duluth offers three different simulators where you can play golf, soccer, hockey or shooting games. The owner says usually by Easter, their indoor golf…

24th Year of Duluth Homegrown Music Festival Returns

May 1, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — The homegrown music festival not only brings people together and highlights local talent during a week of wonderful music but the kickoff to the 24th year of it celebrates more than just that. “Oh it’s so exciting we’ve been honestly like preparing for months for this show,” Diona Johnson “Afrogeode” of Afrogeode and the Gemstones said. This…

Relatives Encourage Community to Join in Celebrating Lives of Barry Family at Funeral Sunday

According to the Council President, the family plans to Livestream the funeral as well, and you can catch it on FOX 21 News at 9 Sunday.

April 30, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The community is asked to once again come together, this time to celebrate the lives of Sean, Rianna, Shiway, and Sadie Barry before they are laid to rest. The family is urging the public to join them for the funeral service Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Marshall School Auditorium. Duluth City Council President Arik Forsman, who was…

Families Get Active for 30th Healthy Kids Day at Duluth YMCA

April 30, 2022

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the Duluth Area YMCA’s largest one-day event, celebrating healthy lifestyles for families and kicking off the Y’s Summer Schedule. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes us to Healthy Kids Day. Superior Douglas County Family YMCA will hold their Healthy Kids Day Event Sunday from 11-3. Categories: Community, Education, Entertainment, Health, Minnesota, News,…

Yarn Harbor Celebrates 5th Annual Local Yarn Shop Day

According to Kathy Thomas, owner of Yarn Harbor, it's important to celebrate brick and mortar yarn shops in all communities.

April 30, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Knitting enthusiasts got all tied up in the 5th annual Local Yarn Shop Day at Yarn Harbor in Duluth. The store featured special limited yarn shop day supplies and free patterns with your yarn purchase. According to Kathy Thomas, owner of Yarn Harbor, it’s important to celebrate brick and mortar yarn shops in all communities. “It’s a lot…

JDRF Walk Brings Awareness, Support for Those Suffering with Type 1 Diabetes

April 30, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday morning brought out over a hundred people to the Gichi-Dde’ Akiing park for a walk that raises awareness about type one diabetes, and shows those who have it, that they are not alone. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF, partnered with Essentia Health to bring this walk back to Duluth. Teams spent the 3 to…

4 Lives Lost To Storm in Duluth Canal, Remembered In Ceremony 55 Years Later

April 30, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday’s storm reminded us of one on a fateful a day 55 years ago, which caused Lake Superior’s waves to claim the lives of 4 young men. They were honored with a ceremony in front of the lift bridge. On April 30th 1967, three teenage boys, the Halverson’s, went to check out the storm in the canal,…

Mysterious Pediatric Liver Disease Found in Minnesota

The cases have no known connection, although a link with a virus that can cause colds is being investigated.

April 30, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Health said it’s investigating several severe cases of hepatitis among children and has reported the cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC continues to investigate cases of the sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children that has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is…

Melanoma Awareness Month Kicks Off On Melanoma Monday May 1

April 29, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Health experts are raising awareness about skin health as we approach Melanoma Awareness Month starting May 1. It’s all about focusing on skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention and skin cancer screenings. The owner of Twin Ports Dermatology, Heather Smith, said it’s important for everyone to get their skin professional screened once a year, especially if you…

5th Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser for Camp Roundelay

April 29, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — A rummage sale in Duluth this weekend benefitting a youth camp for Girl Scouts hopes to keep the experience fun for generations to come. Camp Roundelay is a Girl Scout’s camp in Minong, Wisconsin that offers hiking trails, horse rides, camping opportunities and more that teach young girls about the outdoors and how to love it. The…

UPDATE: Gov. Walz Signs Bill on Unemployment Insurance, Bonus Checks for Frontline Workers

About 667,000 workers will be eligible for the $750 bonus checks.

April 29, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature pushed through a bill to give bonuses to workers who were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund following months of negotiations, and Governor Walz signed it into effect on Friday evening. Legislative leaders struck a deal late Wednesday…