DULUTH, Minn.- There are over a dozen charity partners with Grandma’s Marathon, but this year one man is starting a first-time charity to honor his wife. Runners are raising money for the Scleroderma Foundation, for team Carole. Scleroderma is a chronic tissue disease, which has no cure. Kevin Berg is organizing a fundraiser to help find a cure, now nearly…
DULUTH, Minn. – Trying to assemble a craft beer six pack for Pops? Consider these local beers based on what your dad enjoys this Father’s Day. Staff from Castle Danger Brewing and Blacklist Beers stopped by the FOX 21 Morning Show Friday to showcase a few great options if you’re looking to expand your taste for local brews. Domestics Castle…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Fox News Channel’s top–rated morning show “Fox & Friends” will be broadcasting live from Duluth next Thursday — the day after President Donald Trump holds his first rally at the DECC since the summit in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The location for the broadcast is Uncle Loui’s Café on East 4th Street. The owner of Uncle Loui’s says having this exposure is an opportunity…
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park will be be buzzing with entertainment this weekend for “Lake Avenue Live.” Crews were out setting up tents to welcome 1,000 people on Friday night and twice as many on Saturday night. The planning for this event began in May and the crew started working at six this morning. At “Lake Avenue Live” you can…
DULUTH, Minn. – With nearly 19,000 runners and thousands of spectators, traffic congestion and street closures will test the patience of some. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) tells us I–35 north in Duluth usually has the most congestion marathon weekend, especially at the end of the work day from 4 – 6 p.m. “If you’re local and you’re not planning to participate in the marathon…
DULUTH, Minn. – Join residents, volunteers, organizations, and community leaders for the annual ‘Summer Celebration.’ The event serves as the annual kick-off to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market season. Organizers say there will be free food from local restaurants, live music with DJ Annu, children’s activities with the Lincoln park Children and Families Collaborative, and a bike blender with Whole…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Happening Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, the 42nd Annual Land of the Loon Ethnic Arts and Crafts Festival will be taking place in Virginia. The festival is hosted in Olcott Park, and organized by residents in the area. This will be organizer Luke Chopp and his wife’s ninth year coordinating the Festival. The entertainment begins at 9:00…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has struck down a Minnesota law that restricted what voters can wear to polls. The justices ruled Thursday that the law violates the First Amendment. Still, the justices’ 7-2 ruling suggested that some restrictions on what people can wear to vote are permissible. Most states have laws restricting what voters can wear to cast…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two new businesses opened their doors in Lincoln Park Wednesday. These businesses are part of a larger movement to transform a section of Duluth, which hasn’t seen much new development in a long time. The Lincoln Park district continues to grow, and neighborhood residents are excited to see more accessible food options. Many business owners are collaborating to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local hotels in Duluth are either sold out or close to it for the busy race weekend. The General Manager at Holiday Inn on West Superior Street tells us his team is excited to welcome in guests from all over the world. The hotel is booked solid on Friday with just a few rooms left for Saturday. “Grandma’s is actually kind of a fun easy…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Take a look at this. That’s Pastor Steve Epp from Tulsa, Oklahoma, carrying a wooden cross on his back just outside of Proctor today. Steve tells us he’ll be walking across the state, his 15th state, on a journey to share faith and love. He wants to uplift people no matter the obstacles they may be facing. “Two hundred military/armed forces committing suicide…
DULUTH, Minn. – This sign on Interstate 35 in Duluth says it all, expect heavy traffic and detours in the area not only during the 42nd Annual Grandma’s Marathon this Saturday, but also Thursday and days after the big race. While traffic congestion will undoubtedly test the patience of drivers over Grandma’s Marathon Weekend their wallets will open up for one of the city’s biggest tourism weekends of the year. Grandma’s Marathon is the 11th largest marathon…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new The Human Development Center in Duluth is providing multiple services at one location. The center helps individuals in Saint Louis County dealing with mental illness and addiction. The new location allows all 75 community support workers to work under the same roof. Previously the services were scattered throughout Duluth, being at one location helps workers coordinate…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s CEO, John Strange, has announced he will be retiring in July 2019. Strange has been with St. Luke’s since 1992 beginning his career with the company as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Four years later Strange took on the role as Interim President and CEO and one year later accepted the position…
DULUTH, Minn. – Summer is in full gear and for many, that means traveling the country and taking some much-needed time off. But if you’re like many Americans, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time planning this summer’s getaway than you have planning your ultimate vacation; retirement. Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor Barry Bigelow says retirement planning requires just…
DULUTH, Minn. – After months of cold and snow and back by popular demand, butterflies have fluttered their way back into the Lake Superior Zoo for yet another summer. Mother Nature forced opening day of the exhibit to be pushed back, but it’s not stopping visitors from flocking to local attraction. “People are enchanted when they come here,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Park Point Rummage Sale stretches four miles long, drawing in first-time “garage salers” and veterans who know all the tricks. This year did not disappoint shoppers or sellers. “Beautiful area of Duluth for one thing, to be coming into Park Point, seeing the lake right around here and they have such beautiful flowers here,” shoppers Lindy Danielski…
DULUTH, Minn. — Sara Niemi is officially in her new role as executive director of PAVSA in Duluth, which is also known as the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault. Niemi has a Master’s degree in mental health counseling, did graduate internship work at a sexual assault center in Minneapolis and spent the past five years at the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today marks two years since 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The community there gathering at a church ringing a bell for each of the victims. Meanwhile people gathered outside the gay nightclub to write messages. This as Florida Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed June 12th as Pulse Remembrance Day. Orlando, Florida isn’t the only city reflecting tonight on the anniversary of the shooting massacre at Pulse Night Club. Many within the LGBTQ community in Duluth and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Meanwhile Grandma’s Saloon and Grill in Canal Park is getting last–minute preps done for one packed marathon weekend. And get this, preps begin in May starting with the hiring of more than 50 new staff members. During Grandma’s Weekend the restaurant typically sells hundreds of fish fillets, wild rice burgers and 4,000 pounds of pasta. The marathon weekend also officially kicking off summer tourism season. “It’s a great time, usually…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man is facing serious charges in a case where he ended up being stabbed. Police tell us the guy was trying to force his way into a home when a woman inside stabbed him. It happened around 8:30 Monday night on the 1700 block East Fourth Street. Police tell us the two know each other. The suspect suffered minor injuries. He’s facing preliminary charges of first–degree burglary and threats of violence. Categories: Community,…
PROCTOR, Minn.- It’s a multi-million dollar addition to the Northland sports scene and now the facility has a sponsor for naming rights. Proctor Public Schools unveiled St. Luke’s as its partner for the school’s new sports and events center. The new building is a big deal for the community and athletes who were previously playing in what some might call…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is now accepting applications for the soon to be vacated At-Large Duluth City Councilor seat. The current City Council President, Elissa Hansen, announced last month that she will be stepping down. Hansen has accepted a position as the President and CEO of The Northspan Group. Applications are now available in the City Clerk’s…
(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Two state agencies say they may soon run out of money to fix Minnesota’s beleaguered new driver registration platform. Minnesota’s Information Technology Services agency and the Department of Public Safety are tasked with fixing MNLARS. That’s the new computer system that has struggled with bugs and errors since its launch last summer. Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. – The month of June is officially known as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, but talking about the ongoing issues can be difficult and especially hard to detect. Kim Hileman with Age Well Arrowhead offered some advice and tips on how to go about reporting elder abuse if you see it happening in your life. Hileman says one in…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend thousands of fans will be packing the streets, waiting for their favorite athletes to pass by. But did you know you can also witness Grandma’s Marathon from the tracks of the North Shore Scenic Railroad? Tuesday morning on FOX 21 Local News, Lake Superior Railroad Museum Executive Director Ken Buehler stopped by to chat about…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Happening Tuesday evening, residents in the Twin Ports have the chance to paddle board for free at Barker’s Island. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Duluth is once again hosting a series of community paddle sessions throughout the summer. Co-owner of SUP Duluth Heather Holmes says paddle boarding is a great way to experience the beauty of the…
ST/ PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A registered sex offender who sued an eastern Minnesota city over its restrictions on where he could live will receive $84,000 as part of a settlement agreement. The Pioneer Press reports that a federal judge’s order dismissed Thomas Wayne Evenstad’s lawsuit against West St. Paul on Monday. Evenstad filed the lawsuit in August after authorities…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is blooming with color, as more than 100 flower baskets are now brightening up the downtown waterfront. Monday morning, the Clean and Safe Team decorated the streets with the baskets and planters put together but Duluth residents. Tourists we spoke with say the decorated downtown is welcoming. “It just shows that the community really cares and really…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local dance studio is moving to its own beat to help put competitive dance in Duluth on the map. Dreamdance Academy had two sets of auditions for its dance teams. Dancers practiced tap, jazz and ballet. Some of the young people here are auditioning to compete in competitions while others are in it for the fun and experience. “Most dancers, a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate hoping to be Minnesota’s next governor made a campaign stop in Duluth. Democrat Tim Walz was in Duluth for a labor round table. Walz and his running mate for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan were at the Duluth Labor Temple. Labor and trade workers and teachers sat in on the round table. Walz says he wants…
DULUTH, Minn. – If all goes as planned President Donald Trump will be in Duluth next Wednesday, June 20 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for a campaign rally. And the GOP–endorsed candidate and St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber will be there. “We’re excited to show him the greatest freshwater lake in the world, the most inland pool in the world.” Stauber, of course, running for the 8th Congressional…
CARLTON, Minn. – For the second time in a month a winning Powerball ticket has been sold in Carlton. The winning million dollar ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip located on Highway 210. The winning numbers were: 6, 10, 15, 25, 36, and the Powerball 14. On May 19 another million dollar winning ticket was sold at the Minit…
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump will be rallying in Duluth next week. According to his official website, the President will be hosting his MN Rally at the DECC Arena on Wednesday June 20. The doors will open for ticket holders at 3:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Trump’s re-election campaign announced the rally…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – A northeastern Minnesota county has launched a new three-pronged approach to combating the opioid epidemic. St. Louis County is partnering with clinics and health care providers to bring opioid prescribers in line with best practices recommended by the state. The Public Health and Human Services Department, with support from the Minnesota Department of Health, is working…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ready, get set, race! The countdown to the annual running of Grandma’s Marathon is just five days away. Racers, fans, volunteers and organizers are working around the clock this week to prepare for the big event(s) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mandi Peterson, Marketing and Public Relations Director with Grandma’s Marathon stopped by the FOX 21 Studio…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders will have the chance to start rocking out every Tuesday evening (weather permitting) at Chester Bowl in Duluth. The 36th Annual Chester Creek Concert Series starts Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The concert series is ten weeks from June 12 through August 21. The concerts will run every Tuesday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Organizers ask concert attendees to bring a…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A leading voice for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse in the Twin Ports has stepped aside into retirement. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talks with Candy Harshner Winkler on her 20 years at PAVSA. “You know, I’ve done a lot of different work in my life, but I really consider this my life’s work,” Candy explained. At…
DULUTH, Minn. – The self proclaimed “Minnesota’s Family of Southern Gospel Music” made a tour stop in Duluth. The Garms Family of Braham, Minnesota, put on a show at Emmanuel Baptist Church Duluth Heights and it was a full house. The family of eight along with 15 instruments performed as part of a summer concert series. Several church members have…
DULUTH, Minn. – Young singers looking to take center stage in the spotlight got that chance. First Lutheran Church in Duluth had auditions for next year’s resident choirs. Seventy students from the Twin Ports between grade levels third through fifth auditioned for a spot with the Lake Superior Youth Chorus. Students auditioned in groups and did several musical training, song…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you ever thought of ways you can take control of your health, a wellness expo in Duluth is helping people reach the goal of a healthy lifestyle. The Body of Water Street located on Water Street near Beacon Pointe in Duluth has been in business for almost a year now and is making a name for themselves by connecting people to…
DULUTH, Minn. The Third Annual Duluth Monarch Festival welcomes monarch butterflies who have been away all winter and have just arrived in the Northland. The celebration was at the First United Methodist Church. It allowed people to get familiar with monarchs and purchase milkweed plants., which are crucial for monarchs and their caterpillars to survive. The festival had all things monarch with kids activities…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ecolibrium3 in Duluth is providing low income families with a way to grow fresh vegetables in their own home. The organization plans to distribute 170 portable gardens in the Lincoln Park neighborhood to help increase food access for people in need. The project is called “Stone Soup Portable Gardens. Staff tell us this a portion of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A traffic accident involving a motorcycle presents a high risk for a fatality. More than 1,200 motorcyclists were injured and 61 were killed in Minnesota in 2015. That’s according to the latest Crash Records Report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Class is in session this Saturday morning in the parking lot of Lake Superior College in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students from Proctor Middle School are planning a trip to London and fish and chips are going to help get them there. Proctor Middle School held a fish and chips fundraiser at spirit mountain to help with the costs for the trip. And hundreds of people lined up to pitch in to make the trip possible. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Not only will this year’s Grandma’s Marathon Weekend feature a new race route, you can expect to see an increase in security measures for the 42nd Annual Race. Since 2013, after the Boston Marathon bombing, Grandma’s Marathon has stepped up in the way this handle this annual race that draws in thousands. From the start to the finish…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s opening night at Harbor City International School in Duluth for “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” The play is an adaptation of the book that tells the story of a china rabbit given to a little girl as a gift. He gets separated from her and goes on many adventures. The play is put on by…
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend the state of Minnesota is inviting you to grab the fishing rod, tackle box, and kids to catch and release for free. It’s Take a Kid Fishing weekend, Minnesotans over the age of 16 can take a kid fishing without having a fishing license. The free pass weekend is an opportunity for inexperienced anglers to give…
DULUTH, Minn.- A startling report by the center of disease control shows the rates of suicide of increased by 40% in Minnesota over the last 18 years. Suicide is a serious issue and with free public resources, it can be prevented. But suicide needs to be talked about, when talking with children suicide needs to be discussed in an age-appropriate…
