DULUTH, Minn.– Under the bright lights, you’re able to immerse yourself in environments that look familiar at first glance. But up close, with the exhibition “From Norway to the North Shore, you can pick up on the finer details through the series of paintings. Here you can find scenes of flowers and forests to Oslo and even Canal Park. “You…
DULUTH, Minn. — The family of a Vietnamese restaurant in Duluth is more than excited to expand into a second location this summer. PhoHolic on Central Entrance opened before the pandemic. And now, a second operation will move into the now-former China Café building on the 1600 block of London Road. “We’re super excited. Since day one, a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The future of the Lester golf course has been up for decision over the past half decade… without a clear answer. we could be getting closer. a “working group” presented the framework for three ideas on what the property could become to the city council. One plan proposed by developer Tom Sunnarborg, suggested a large-scale, professionally executed…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular Vietnamese restaurant is expanding to a second location in Duluth, as a longtime Chinese restaurant moves out. PhoHolic on Central Entrance in Duluth will expand into the former China Cafe building on the 1600 block of London Road. China Cafe closed on Wednesday, April 30, after more than 20 years in business. The owners told…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday morning’s FOX 21 newscast featured a special guest who’s both a familiar face and a creative force behind the scenes. Dan Pugleasa, local musician and FOX 21’s Creative Services Director, joined the show to share more than just his marketing expertise — this time, he brought his musical talent. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News –…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth schools are among those across Minnesota looking to fill over 700 tutoring positions for the 2025-26 school year through AmeriCorps programs Reading Corps, Math Corps, and Early Learning Corps. Americorps Staff Member Lindsey Molstad joind Fox 21 live on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the need. The city needs 16 tutors to help students build…
ST. PAUL, Minn — A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid off miners is one step closer to approval. Senator Hauschild’s Bill was successfully Amended to Jobs Bill during Senate Floor Debate. Iron Range Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth brought the bill forward. If passed over six hundred laid off steelworkers would be eligible for the extended benefits. “When our…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Oftentimes in life, you can get lost trying to figure out different times of hobbies to get into. This was the case for Jadell Cavallin of Two Harbors. When back in 2013, she decided she was going to dabble into gardening. “I loved gardening, mostly because I loved food. And so realized that the best tasting food…
DULUTH, Minn. — Benedictine and the College of St. Scholastica paired up for their annual Health Fair today. The event was open to the community but really helped with the assisted living residents. RELF Optical was there doing eyeglass adjustments, Tortoise and Hare were testing feet and recommending shoes, and CSS students were there providing health assessments. “The students that…
SAWYER, Minn. – A man is charged with using deadly force on a peace officer in connection to the armed standoff at a property in Sawyer Township on Sunday, court documents show. According to a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, 45-year-old William Joseph Wise Jr. is charged with 1st-degree use of deadly force on a peace officer and unlawful…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Tuesday became the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter the increasingly competitive race for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith. In her launch video, Craig vows to “break through the chaos” and fight back against “a president trampling our rights and freedoms as he profits for personal…
LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 66th Annual Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day Returns to the DECC on Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Lions Club members Sarah Mayne and Jim Pratt joined FOX 21’s morning newscast to share details about this year’s event. Pancake Day will be held in Pioneer Hall at the DECC. Tickets are $8…
DULUTH, MN – Halestorm & Lindsey Stirling will be co-headlining a show at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday, September 27, 2025. They’re called two of music’s most dynamic live performers. This pairing brings together Halestorm’s raw, guitar-driven power with Stirling’s mesmerizing violin artistry and choreography. Led by charismatic vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale, Halestorm has become one of rock’s most thrilling live acts….
DULUTH, Minn. – One of Duluth’s longest-running Chinese restaurants is closing in just days. China Café, located on the 1600 block of London Road, has been operating for more than 20 years. Last April, the building had a listed price of just under $1 million. The owners told FOX 21 on Monday that they are moving to California. It was…
DULUTH, MN – A construction project to improve the Canal Park Shoreline will start the first week of May 2025. The improvements will provide upgrades to 200 feet of the pedestrian walkway connecting the Lake Walk structure to the Ship Canal North Pier. The project will construct a shoreline protection system of a concrete walls buffered by stones to decrease…
DULUTH, MN – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting work on Highway 61 at the Lafayette Bluff and Silver Cliff tunnels on May 5, 2025. This project will replace the lighting systems in each tunnel. There will be single lane traffic through the tunnels Monday through Thursday. Traffic will be controlled by a signal system. Closures will take place…
Duluth, MN — Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning artists Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery are teaming up for their “Two for the Road Tour”. Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery It will make as stop at AMSOIL Arena on December 6. Billboard Magazine says Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music.” Lynch has nine…
SUPERIOR, WI. — A 36-year-old man was taken into custody early Monday morning following a standoff with police in Superior that began Sunday evening. Officers were called around 5:30 p.m. to a disturbance at a home on the 900 block of Clough Avenue, where the man was reportedly yelling, breaking windows, and throwing debris from a second-story window. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers came together in Lincoln Park to clean up for Earth Week. Local organization Ecolibrium3 wrapped up it’s 5th annual Earth Week on Saturday. The week consists of a series of events dedicated to bettering the environment. On Saturday Eco3 hosted a community clean-up in Lincoln Park. Volunteers were provided gloves, garbage bags and grabbers. Last year…
SAWYER, Minn. – Weeks before Sunday’s armed standoff, law enforcement responded to the same Carlton County address for reports that a man had been shot, court documents show. A man is in custody, after Sunday’s armed standoff at a residence in Carlton County involving multiple state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Marshal is investigating after fire took over a storage barn at Spirit Mountain. The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the 8500 block of Knowlton Boulevard. A passerby called 911. The barn was used for storing equipment. Spirit Mountain Exec. Dir. Ann Glumac released the following statement to FOX 21 on Sunday:…
DULUTH, Minn. — Riverdance has launched a brand new North American tour that celebrates 30 years of the international Irish dance phenomenon, and they’re making a stop in Duluth in May. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation rejuvenates the original show with new costumes, lighting and choreography. The new generation of performers, who are part of the 40-city tour, weren’t…
Courtesy: Dustin Soukkala 7:30 p.m. Update: The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect was safely taken into custody Sunday evening after shots were fired from a residence, which then created a standoff. The call for help came in around 4 p.m. Sunday about a man who said he shot himself while cleaning a gun, according to the sheriff’s office….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — X Corp., the social media platform owned by Trump adviser Elon Musk, is challenging the constitutionality of a Minnesota ban on using deepfakes to influence elections and harm candidates, saying it violates First Amendment speech protections. The company’s federal lawsuit filed this week also contends that the 2023 state law is preempted by a 1996 federal statute…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new burger joint opened up this weekend, seeing large crowds of hungry customers. MadHouse Burgers opened it’s doors on Saturday, offering the first 150 guests free burgers. MadHouse Burgers is a partner of Chilly Billy’s located on Woodland Ave, meaning smash burgers, frozen yogurt and craft beer are now served under one roof. The updated space…
DULUTH, MN – Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) posted on X that he will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Stauber wrote, “I am deeply honored to join a bipartisan group of lawmakers in attending the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend. Over a decade ago, during a pilgrimage to Rome, I had the privilege of exchanging a zucchetto with…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Denfeld Robotics team still has some life left because the Denfeld Nation Automation (DNA) team is nominated to participate in the Minnesota State Tournament. Recently, Denfeld competed in the WORLDS robotics championship down in Houston Texas. There they were joined by 27 different Minnesotan teams, and they excelled in the competition. Following this, they were able…
DULUTH, Minn – Thursday night, Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living Facility who are known for being active in their community. More than 150 residents who reside at Ecumen deliver meals to housebound seniors and perform various forms of volunteering. The meal delivery program started in 1972 by a former Paster and is something hundreds of seniors rely on. Thursday’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner…
DULUTH, Minn. –Twin Ports first responders got competitive for the second annual “battle of the badges” blood drive. On Thursday, Mayo Clinic ambulance, Duluth Fire Department, and Duluth Police Department went head-to-head to see which agency could donate the most blood. Last year, the Duluth Fire Department took home the victory. We’re still waiting to hear which agency donated the…
LITTLEFORK, Minn. — At 24 years old, Aaron Kennedy is adjusting to life with a rare genetic disorder he never saw coming — one discovered only after four emergency surgeries this year. “December 31st to January 1st, our world was turned upside down, literally,” said Quen Kennedy, Aaron’s dad. “And it’s just a new normal,” added his mom, Kristi. A…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz pledged Wednesday night to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he said President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and the world. Delivering his annual State of the State speech to a joint session of the Legislature, the Democratic governor said Minnesota is as strong…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local business owner and former Duluth City Council member Derek Medved announced his Candidacy for Duluth City Council At-Large. On Thursday, he kicked his campaign off at the Gary-New Duluth Rec center as a nod to his roots in the city. Medved, who owns Korner Stores and Little Stores in the Northland, left his previous council seat…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses were also awarded Dark Sky friendly certification. Dark Skies is an international movement to reduce light pollution. Many animals are affected by bright light pollution. It also…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army is preparing to host its 2nd Annual Black and White Ball on Friday, May 16, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at The Malting Building. Cyndi Lewis from The Salvation Army, along with David Schere and Kristen Trump of Simply Ballroom, appeared on FOX 21’s morning newscast to share details about the upcoming event. Guests…
DULUTH, MN – Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of Lake Superior College. The candidates are David Clickner, Barbara Embacher, and Linda Kingston. Dr. Patricia Rogers has lead Lake Superior College as president since 2019. Dr. Rodgers announced her impending retirement in August of 2024. The candidates were recommended by a search advisory…
CLOQUET, Minn. — This week, students at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College presented their environmental research, a part of the campus’ ‘Earth Week’ celebrations. Today the students with the environmental institute presented their projects in the research symposium. Projects ranged between wildlife biology to forest related research. Others presentations talked about the mercury levels in our local water…
DULUTH, Minn. — Resource Renew, formerly known as Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), is reminding the public about proper recycling and disposal methods. Today at the Whole Foods Co-Op on Grand Ave., Emma Pardini, an environmental program coordinator, held a class with a Q&A about common recycling questions. Pardini emphasized the importance of reduce, renew, and recycle. Resource Renew…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today marks a new chapter in downtown Duluth, as the vacant parking lot on West 2nd Avenue is finally getting taken down. After sitting untouched for many years, this 900-thousand dollar demolition project is going to look a little different from most. There will be no wrecking ball taking this down. The process itself will need to…
DULUTH, Minn. – An annual fundraiser looks to help support ‘Honor Flights’ for local veterans. The All American Club in Lincoln Park is hosting its annual spaghetti dinner this Saturday, Apr. 26, to support the Honor Flight Northland organization. ‘Honor Flights’ are organized trips for local veterans from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, to visit “their memorials”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly a year after a man was found stabbed to death in a suspicious fire in Duluth, a suspect is now charged with murder and arson. Tyler Walter Edwards, 25, of Illinois, who was convicted of rape in Hennepin County in early 2024, is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson. The charges are connected to the…
DULUTH, MN – The All-American Club in Duluth is hosting a fundraiser for Honor Flight Northland. It is scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm. Honor Flight brings veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor. Veterans from across Northeast Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin are eligible for the local chapter’s trip. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Get ready to dig for treasure! The Duluth Junk Hunt returns to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) this weekend, April 25–26, 2025. Organizer Emily Broman says shoppers can expect plenty of “rusty, chippy, vintage goodness” and one-of-a-kind finds. This two-day indoor vintage market brings together vendors from across Minnesota and beyond, offering a unique mix of…
It was packed house for tonight’s Duluth school board listening session. Parents, students, and community members showed up at the meeting to call for more support to district music programs amid possible budget cuts. The crowd held signs reading “Music Matters,” as speakers expressed the importance of musical education, and why it’s critical to student’s success in the future. “With…
DULUTH, MN – The final beams have arrived for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Twin Ports Interchange project – also known as the “Can of Worms”. The beams will complete the key structural phase of the interchange’s reconstruction. MnDOT says the beam setting will represent a significant step toward improved safety, mobility, and freight movement throughout the Twin Ports area….
Duluth, MN – University of Minnesota Duluth’s Tweed Museum of Art and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) announced the addition of works by 12 artists to the museum’s permanent collection. D. R. Martin photograph donated to UMD’s Tweed Museum The additions include gifts and purchases of ceramics, photographs, sculpture, drawings, works on paper, and prints. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dance TV kicks off its new season with Spring Fling, a dance party at The Flame on April 26 from 7–10 PM. Creative director Andy Frye joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday with the details. The night features DJs Low End Frequency, special guest Domita Sanchez, dancing, and a live auction for a chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Chances are, you’ve probably seen artist Amber Nichols at Lake Superior Art Glass in Canal Park. But now, tables are turning in her favor. And she is now able to grow her passions even more. “Being in that environment, surrounded by beautiful art and artists and creative people really drove me to want to my own place, and…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Two Harbors on Monday to announce the groundbreaking of two projects along the city’s waterfront and the impact and effects of tourism. Senator Klobuchar says that a $90-billion projected loss in tourism revenue is expected across the country for just 2025. At a press event in Two Harbors, on Monday, Klobuchar talked…
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities continue searching the waters near Rice’s Point for a missing Duluth woman. St. Louis County Sheriffs were back on the waters near Rice’s Point Monday afternoon, in the search for 61-year-old Sherri Monroe. Rice’s Point is a public boat launch and fishing area on Port Terminal Dr, that sits under the Blatnik Bridge. Authorities say Monroe’s…
