DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 15 years after fire gutted the former Kozy Bar and Apartments in downtown Duluth, the burnt-out structure will finally be torn down. That tear-down decision is part of a settlement agreement between the city of Duluth, the building’s former owner Dr. Eric Ringsred, and Respect Starts Here, which is a preservationist group. In a joint statement…
DULUTH, Minn. – Public safety and outreach services look to find middle ground solutions to Downtown Duluth problems. City officials met to discuss the multi-faceted task of managing Duluth’s Downtown. From public safety leaders to representatives from various outreach services, much of the discussions centered around aiding the homeless population by finding a balance between enforcing laws and providing resources….
Duluth Minn. — Lincoln Park Business Group and Ecolibrium3’s Main Street Program are formally merging. The groups already work together on projects for the Lincoln Park area. The merger also helps strengthen their advocacy. While both have been a driving force for development, a singular group simplifies their support. “It gets confusing because it’s like with children, you know, mom…
DULUTH, Minn.– Because of the dangerous cold we’re experiencing, many businesses decided to close up shop today. Despite the name, 190 Degrees Coffee shop in Lincoln Park is braving temps deep in the negatives. They decided to keep their doors open to provide locals with warm shelter to escape the cold. Being able to provide that level of comfort for…
DULUTH, Minn.– Cold weather is prime time for battery failures and other car issues. During this time, there are numerous things to keep in mind. When the temperatures drop, there are a handful of things to keep tabs on with vehicles. The owner of Auto Medics in Duluth told FOX 21 to check up on fluids and tire pressure. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Piedmont Dental hosted a winter blood drive Monday, honoring an employee who passed away from cancer. The Kathy Andrews Memorial Blood Drive started in 2020 after front desk supervisor Kathy was diagnosed with Leukemia and under went multiple blood transfusions. Since then Piedmont Dental holds an annual blood drive for employees, patients and other community members….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Twin Ports celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK rally at the DECC on Monday. Hundreds of people gathered at the DECC to hear and learn about the work that Martin Luther King Jr. started decades ago. The Duluth NAACP was the leading organizer of multiple events that took place, including a worship…
DULUTH, Minn.– Management at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are ready for a stronger year ahead following operational challenges that lead to a million-dollar loan request from the city in 2024. “We had a lot of capital projects here that failed. So, when the DECC arena system broke, we then had to do an emergency fix for our entire AC…
DULUTH, Minn.– What used to be Taste of Saigon down in Canal Park now has a new name and new tastes. The restaurant has rebranded as ‘Pho’licious’ and had opened on November 18th. “Well, my wife has always loved to prepare food. And she’s always wanted a soup shop. So, it presented itself to us, and so we took it,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The extreme cold has canceled the Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Junior march in Duluth. However, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP says there will still be a public MLK rally at the DECC’s Symphony Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. People are encouraged to come early for a moment of chanting that would have taken…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the biggest emergency services expos took place last week at the DECC. The EMS Expo provided an opportunity to equip first responders with practical knowledge of management skills. It also aimed to help first responders deal with trauma that follows some calls. First responders from around the state attended various seminars, like how to aid…
The Minnesota State Fair will hike ticket prices by $2 this year, bringing the cost of a regular ticket for an adult to $20. On Sunday, fair officials said ticket prices would go up as the fair looks to “fund extensive capital improvements and maintenance work and address rising operational costs.” The fair kept ticket prices flat in 2024 after…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Rabbi Mendy Ross of Chabad of Duluth. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update, Northland Newsmakers
DULUTH, Minn. — With frigid cold temperatures upon us, skiers and snowboarders are taking extra precautions on the slopes. Although Saturday was the warmest of a four day long cold stretch, those at Spirit Mountain layered up to shred down the hills. A pair of snowboarding brothers who grew up on the slopes said the cold is nothing to…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the sun sets on week one of the 2025 Minnesota Legislature, a partisan conflict is leading the House further into uncharted waters. Friday afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court released an order canceling the January 28, 2025, special election for District 40B. The vacancy was created when the winning candidate, DFLer Curtis Johnson, was ruled ineligible for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. –With a severe cold spell hitting the Twin Ports in the upcoming days, Superior’s only warming center is seeing an increase in visitors. The Ruth House warming center is open every night that temps drop past 30 degrees. With an Extreme Cold Warming being issued for the northland, the warming house is encouraging people who are homeless to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The local restaurant, Taste of Saigon in Canal Park, now has a new name and a new taste. Under new ownership, ‘Pho-licious’ is serving up authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The co-owner, who is also the owner’s wife, received hands-on training in Washington, D.C., learning the art of crafting traditional dishes. They described making pho as a true labor of…
DULUTH, Minn.– The winter season is feeling a bit more seasonal this year, because some freezing cold temperatures are on the horizon. The Northland is bracing for a cold stretch, lasting through next Wednesday. With temperatures falling well into the negative teens and ’20s. Temps that low matched with windchill are especially dangerous, because frostbite can occur in as little…
DULUTH, Minn. — For 45 years, the DECC has hosted the 2nd largest skating competition in the country. Now, this weekend, 600 skaters from all across the country will be hitting the ice to show off their skills with jumps, spins, and routines set to music. The annual event is hosted by the Duluth Figure Skating Club. The competition will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC in Duluth has begun wrapping up a project they’re calling “Portside Park.” The site will act as a venue that will hold 4-thousand guests. Stemming from the success following popular events such as the Winter Village, they’re excited to incorporate this while rebuilding the sea-wall. The DECC is looking forward to holding concerts and other…
DULUTH, Minn. — Aspirus St. Luke’s held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 16, to celebrate their new 83 thousand square foot cardiac and intensive care units. The new expansion will allow for more quality and efficient inpatient care. “The new spaces will create an even better experience for our patients and their families, with more centralized services…
STATE CAPITOL – The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide whether Governor Tim Walz acted in accordance with state statute when he called for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 40B. State Supreme Court Justices were full of questions for both the GOP attorneys for the Minnesota Voters Alliance and attorneys representing Governor Tim Walz and Secretary of…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA — Significant funding will look to improve safety concerns around Northern Minnesota railroad crossing. On Monday, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Tina Smith announced that they were able to secure $1.8 million for providing a long-term multimodal freight solution that aims to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency along the CN rail corridor and the Midway Road (CSAH 13)…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City Councilor Terese Tomanek was unanimously selected as the new Duluth City Council president by her fellow councilors Monday, January 13. Councilor Tomanek takes over the role from Councilor Roz Randorf. Tomanek has been serving on the council for five years. She said she’s looking forward to continue to serve the people of Duluth and continue…
DULUTH, Minn. — Union workers from Essentia’s facility in Deer River, picketed in Duluth on Wednesday. The workers are apart of the Service Employees International Union, but were joined today by local chapters of ASFME and the United Steel Workers. The various unions showed their support by braving the cold in front of Essentia’s 2nd Street facility. The Deer River…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) is kicking off another exciting chapter in its 20th Anniversary Season with the upcoming production of The Radio Hour. The performance will feature a talented cast, including Chorus Director Michael Fuchs and his wife, Jennifer Fuchs, who is making her debut with LOON. The couple joined FOX 21 on the morning…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three dogs were killed early Wednesday after a house caught on fire in Duluth. The call for help came in around 4:15 a.m. at a single-family home in the 600 block of Spear Avenue. Everybody was able to evacuate safely. But three dogs were found dead inside the home by firefighters. Damage is estimated at $100,000. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– UMD’s Kirby Rafters has received a makeover right on time for the start of their spring semester. The Kirby Rafters is an event center at University Minnesota Duluth that has lived many lives. Originally starting as a student lounge center, The Rafters has now transformed to a venue for small concerts karaoke and board meetings. According to UMD…
UPDATE: As of Tuesday evening Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital’s status as a Critical Access Hospital was restored and will continue to care for patients as they have in the last two decades. ORIGINAL: ELY, Minn. — Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (EBCH) has lost its status as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you like Bingo and supporting local musicians, there’s a perfect fundraiser happening soon. The event is called Musical Bingo. It’s happening Thursday, Feb. 6 at Barkers Island in Superior. The Mackie Brothers will perform snippets of popular songs over the decades, instead of calling numbers. The names of those songs are on the Bingo cards. FOX…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new shelter for young adults in Duluth is receiving its final touches, and they’re eager to begin helping the community. The site is located at Peace Church and is operated by Lutheran Social Services. Another Door emergency shelter will provide short-term emergency housing for people ages 18-24. The facility is offering 12 units, equipped with beds and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Due to the extreme cold, staff at Second Harvest Northland had to make a tough decision to reschedule some programs. The Marble and Marcell mobile pantries with Second Harvest Northland will both be rescheduled to Wednesday January 29th. Marble will have their Mobile Food Pantry at 10:00 AM, and Marcell’s will take place at 1:30 PM. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a chilly return to the books for many college students at both Lake Superior College (LSC) and College of Saint Scholastica (CSS). Students at Lake Superior College kicked off their semester with crafts and an ice cream sundae bar as part of their Winter Welcome Week. Throughout this first week, students can participate in carnival…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man faces 2nd Degree Assault charges, for a seemingly unprovoked stabbing in a Hillside neighborhood apartment last week, according to court documents. 24-year-old Lewis Barney Jr. is charged with 2nd Degree Assault with a deadly weapon after police say he stabbed a sleeping man. Police were called to 115 E 3rd St Apartments around 12:00 pm…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man who was out on bond for allegedly possessing 730 grams of cocaine back in June, was arrested again last Tuesday for another substantial drug charge. The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) seized 778 grams of cocaine when executing a search warrant at 2325 West 7th St in Duluth on Tuesday. The search and…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the Northland experiencing another cold snap there are a few things to keep in mind. The seasonal snowfall brought in a wave of customers checking out equipment to handle the weather. Staff at Marshall Hardware in Duluth informed FOX 21 about the importance of stocking up on the right winter gear. These items including plastic window covers,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Outdoor staff and enthusiasts alike are breathing a sigh of relief because ski trails are finally usable. The trails are finally up and running, because they were finally groomed Monday morning. Following the weekend snow, the trails are ready for mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Being able to offer these activities after having a disappointing winter season is…
DFL State Representatives early swearing-in ceremony at the Minnesota History Center, on January 12, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (DFL House Caucus). DFL Representatives are sworn in early, as they plan not to show up to the Capitol until they secure a power sharing agreement with House Republicans. With control over the Minnesota House of Representatives still uncertain, and negotiations…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you like the music of Johnny Cash and want to feel what it’s like to be behind bars, the “Folsom Prison Experience” is the place to be this Saturday at the DECC.’ The live musical immerses you in the unforgettable atmosphere of the legendary 1968 Johnny Cash show at Folsom Prison, where the spirit of that…
An Oscar-winning filmmaker has made a nine-hour Netflix documentary on the late music legend Prince, but it may never be shown. Prince’s estate is in a legal battle with Netflix blocking the film’s release. The estate has reportedly demanded changes to the documentary. Two of the companies involved in the estate gave a joint statement to the Hollywood Reporter in…
A treasure-trove of Bob Dylan memorabilia is going up for auction. Julien’s Auctions says about 50 items and artifacts will be up for sale, including early handwritten drafts of Dylan’s first number one hit “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The items are from the personal collection of journalist Al Aronowitz, commonly known as the “godfather of rock journalism.” Among the items are…
DULUTH, Minn. — At Spirit Mountain, one of the biggest ski traditions continued this year as competitors from across the nation participated in the 47th Annual Atmore Memorial this weekend. The event is hosted by Team Duluth and named in memory of Dr. William Atmore, one of the original founders of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club, now known as Team Duluth….
DULUTH, Minn. — Preparations are underway for the 37th annual Duluth Wedding Show, taking place Saturday, Jan 11. at the DECC. For brides and grooms to be, the Duluth Wedding Show is a one stop shop for the big day. With over 130 vendors, couples can visit with professionals in the industry, such as wedding planners, florists, photographers and plenty…
DULUTH, Minn.– While many people are ringing in the new year with a toast to ‘Dry January,’ Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth is tapping into the trend, offering something for everyone. Bent Paddle Brewing has been embracing inclusivity since 2018 with their ‘Canna-products’ lineup. From THC sodas and seltzers to gummies, they’re offering a unique twist on your favorite beverages….
DULUTH, Minn.– The 2024 shipping season was apparently smooth sailing for the Duluth Port Authority. Duluth Port Authority officials told FOX 21, Through the end of November, import and export tonnage was nearly 30 percent ahead of last season. It has also been a good year for grain, specifically wheat, being one of the port’s leading export cargos. The port…
MINNESOTA – A public hearing was held online Friday morning regarding the acquisition of ALLETE, Minnesota Power’s parent company. The acquisition aims to strengthen operational and financial foundations of the ALLETE. It looks to keep Minnesota Power as an investor-owned utility while getting extra support from the Canada Pension Plan and Global Infrastructure Partners. They hope to eventually upgrade and…
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Approximately 500-1000 gallons of fuel oil leaked from a fuel oil storage facility in Morse Township on Thursday. According to a press release, around 12:43 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2025, the Morse Township Fire Department responded to a report of a fuel leak on private property on the city limits of Ely. The fuel was contained…
DULUTH, Minn. — One local food truck is braving the cold and sharing their love for their craft. Food trucks are usually seen as a staple of summer cuisine but Johnny B’s is determined to serve up savory meals year-round. “They’ve been here almost every Thursday, all throughout the winter and we appreciate that as employees of cirrus, because having…
DULUTH, Minn. — Red Cross Volunteers from Minnesota and Wisconsin are helping recovery efforts in California from historic wildfires. Volunteers have been quick to respond to the recent wildfires that have decimated parts of Los Angeles County. The Northern Minnesota Red Cross announced that some of their volunteers are already on the ground in the effected areas. The Minnesota’s Director…
DULUTH, Minn. — An outside investigation has concluded Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and his girlfriend, Amber Gurske, acted legally and ethically with city business during Reinert’s first four months in office. And for the first time, Gurske spoke to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger Thursday to talk about it all. (Video of the full interview at the bottom of this story)…
