PROCTOR, Minn. – Students from Proctor Middle School are raising money for their London, England trip in October 2018. After submitting personal essays and receiving teacher recommendation letters, students were selected to represent their school and community on this exciting travel adventure. The students will visit historical sites such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and more. As…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures we went out to the lake with The Duluth Experience. The organization has many news tours this year including a late-night kayak tour, a walking tour of the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth and more. For more information or to schedule a tour head to theduluthexperience.com. Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features, Links,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Phase two of the runway realignment project at Duluth’s Sky Harbor Airport has gotten a big injection of cash. The site run by the Duluth Airport will be getting $2.4 million, which will be used to import material to the project on a barge and that will be used to provide some much needed weight to the runway making it stronger. “The biggest thing was protecting…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Park Point Rummage Sale doesn’t start until Friday, but vendors are already set up and ready to go. The two day sale this Friday and Saturday is one of the biggest to hit Park Point. One vendor who’s been at it for years describes it as a circus because of the amount of people the rummage…
It’s Minnesota’s newest state park and the campground is now complete in the Lake Vermillion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park. To enjoy by providing a new place for everyone to call their place at the lake,” director of trails Erica Rivers said. Campers can choose from three group camps and 33 drive-in campsites at Vermilion Ridge Campground. Nearby hiking trails lead…
DULUTH, Minn. – The William A. Irvin’s summer tours and even the popular Haunted Ship are called off for 2018. That complicated and delayed seawall reconstruction work is ultimately to blame. And docking behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) to possibly open is no longer an option. Duluth city councilor Zack Filipovich tells FOX 21 the season closure of the William A. Irvin is disappointing, but he says the seawall reconstruction in the Minnesota Slip needs…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minneapolis Police Department says it will stop arresting people on low-level marijuana charges in the wake of sting operations that resulted in the disproportionate arrests of black people. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced the new policy Thursday at the direction of Major Jacob Frey. The Star Tribune reports it follows a report by the Hennepin County…
DULUTH, Minn. – The William A. Irvin will be closed for the remainder of the year according to city officials. Repairs to the seawall are still underway, but the Minnesota Slip cleanup will not begin until this fall. For cleanup to happen the Irvin will need to be moved out of the slip which comes with a cost. The city…
DULUTH, Minn. – At the end of June, the Second Annual Chester Park Trail Race will take off, but first a free group run to get a sneak peek of the trail is taking place. The group run is being held on Friday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. This group run is meant to familiarize runners to the 5k race…
DULUTH, Minn. -Summer is nearly here and the nice weather has many Northlanders heating up their grills. For this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s William Seay learned how to carve ribeye steak and got some grilling tips from Texas Roadhouse. Managing Partner Jeff Fort says it’s important to leave the meat on the grill and not disturb it while it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- A teacher with the Duluth School District is under investigation and on unpaid leave after two kindergarten students were accidentally locked outside in the cold. The incident happened in January 2017, at Congdon Park Elementary School. The mother of one of the students involved tells us mistakes happen but not being truthful is another story. The Minnesota Department of…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth is stepping up the way it treats cancer patients. This is all done with a new state of the art linear accelerator tool, which delivers high energy x–rays to treat tumors or cancers. St. Luke’s doctors tell us patients will lie on the table for a shorter amount of time and have minimal…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It’s heating up in Two Harbors as a new taco stand is spicing up the downtown. 5th Street Tacos is bringing a new style of fast food. The walk-up taco stand uses only fresh ingredients and it’s safe to say the new eatery is a hit as the owner tells us it runs out of food every…
DULUTH, Minn.- Volunteers are digging in to make sure Duluth is colorful regardless of the weather. Gardeners and city workers are planting for a blooming city during Dig in for the Downtown Waterfront. This is the 16th year the Greater Downtown Council and City of Duluth held the annual event putting together large planters. Two volunteers we spoke with have…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two candidates running for Minnesota governor this fall made a stop in Duluth. DFL endorsed Rep. Erin Murphy and her running mate Rep. Erin Maye Quade, (DFL) District 57A, are campaigning on a statewide tour. Both representatives are making their way through Minnesota to focus on different topics like broadband and ways to build more small businesses…
DULUTH, Minn.- Attorneys and legal professors are offering free legal help to veterans in the Northland. Finding services to help with legal issues are amongst the top ten issues veterans face. This free drop-in clinic is hosted by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and offers assistance with family law to debt collections. “Just having a chance to get information in a setting that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today kicks off the Wednesday Night Glensheen Kayak Series. Duluth Experience and Glensheen have partnered up so you can paddle along Lake Superior’s North Shore as part of an evening tour. Kayakers hit the water earlier today while getting some views of the historic mansion. The kayak series continues throughout the summer. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Meanwhile the William A. Irvin’s course will be slightly narrowed near the start and finish line this year. That’s because of the delayed seawall reconstruction project in the Minnesota Slip, which is home to the Irvin and where runners will race by on Harbor Drive. Marathon officials are encouraging spectators to check the site out in advance before race day, June 15th. Meanwhile, the city of Duluth will be closing Harbor…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s suicide crisis hotline is preparing to shut down at the end of the month following financial shortfalls. For more than 50 years, Crisis Connection has linked callers to local mental health professionals and emergency first-responders. The planned shutdown follows a slow but steady increase in the statewide suicide rate in recent years, according to state and…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities say one man is dead after he was struck by a Canadian National Train Tuesday night. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office a pedestrian was struck at approximately 11:40 p.m. near the 7000 block of Munger Shaw Road. Deputies and CN conductors located the 34-year-old victim who was pronounced dead on the…
SILVER BAY, Min.- The airport in Silver Bay is now shut down after what city officials are calling an abrupt inspection by MnDot due to safety concerns. Nearly one dozen pilots are being asked to leave the Wayne Johnson Silver Bay Airport immediately and are not allowed to fly back in. The Wayne Johnson Silver Bay Airport is basically silent…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This summer, officials with the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center are stepping up to give back to Northland veterans in a big way – through a free trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. They’re doing this to support the many veterans in the region and hope time in the wilderness will help them heal, recover…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – This year marks 100 years since the historic, tragic fire of 1918 that ravaged much of the Northland. The blaze swept the region beginning on Saturday, October 12, 1918. Now, the Moose Lake Depot and Fires of 1918 Museum is preparing to commemorate that anniversary. “It remains the largest natural disaster in Minnesota 100 years later,”…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota has proposed a tuition freeze at three of its five campuses, including Crookston, Duluth and Rochester. University system regents are expected to vote Friday on the plan that also raises in-state tuition by 1 to 2 percent at the Morris and Twin Cities campuses. If approved, it would raise tuition to about $13,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – Big box and department stores have a large selection when it comes to bling and jewelry for babies and children. But one Northland mother simply wasn’t satisfied with the choices. “Probably not your typical style, the blue hair and black walls in my house,” said Lyndsey Manning, Owner of The Bauble Fairy. For this stay-at-home mom, fashion…
DULUTH, Minn.- The new recreation center is currently being built in New Gary Duluth right outside Stowe Elementary School, which got a huge boost from U.S. Bank and the Minnesota Vikings in the form of a $50,000 grant. The funds will go toward a new sports court, which students celebrated with the team on Monday, including Vikings mascot Victor and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Elder abuse is more common than you think. The month of June is dedicated to Elder Abuse Awareness Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson proclaimed today, June 4th Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse can come in many forms, from emotional abuse to domestic abuse and even fraud. The issue is large and to…
Dalton Nagel of Blue EarthFAIRMONT, Minn. (AP) – A southern Minnesota high school football player has admitted he took part in an assault on a teammate that left the other teenager unconscious last fall. Eighteen-year-old Dalton Nagel of Blue Earth pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of aiding and abetting third-degree assault in the attack on the 16-year-old teammate…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is getting into the state’s crowded race for governor. The announcement Monday marks a shift for the Democrat, who in January said she intended to seek a fourth term as attorney general rather than run for governor. But she changed her mind after party activists at the state convention this…
photo: loriswanson.comST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Two people familiar with the discussions say Minnesota Democratic Attorney General Lori Swanson has asked retiring U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan to be her running mate in a possible last-minute entry into the governor’s race. Two Democratic political operatives tell The Associated Press that Swanson approached Nolan about joining a campaign and he’s seriously considering….
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a busy time of year with graduations taking place and Father’s Day just around the corner. This morning, Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX 21 to give some gift ideas. Belkin Wemo Smart Plug Control your lights and appliances right from your smartphone or tablet Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Waterproof speaker that syncs with…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth tradition is continuing this weekend. The Park Point Rummage Sale is taking place Friday, June 8th, and Saturday, June 9. This sale is four miles long on Duluth’s Park Point. There is expected to be about 125 yards of bargains with food available throughout the event. The sales run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – June marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month and a Twin Ports Task Force dedicated to the topic is hoping to get more of the public involved in stopping it. Today, Monday, June 4, a Mayoral Proclamation, featuring both Superior Mayor Jim Paines and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson took place in the Northwest Community Services Agency Senior Center at…
LEWISTON, Minn. (AP) – A student athlete at a southeastern Minnesota high school has managed to earn his high school diploma as well as a two-year college degree in the last four years. The Winona Daily News reports that Lewiston-Altura High School senior Spencer Speltz will be awarded his high school diploma a few weeks after receiving his associate’s degree….
DULUTH, Minn. – The summer reading program at the Duluth Public Library is beginning today. Kids and teens can log reading time to earn small prizes and a free book of their choice at the 20-hour mark. They may also be entered into grand prize drawings for Barnes & Noble or Visa gift cards. Participating adults will be entered into…
MINNESOTA – The Minnesota Republican Party endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for Governor on the third ballot after rivals Philip Parrish and Mary Giuliani Stevens dropped out of the race. “Are we a party of the political class, the wealthiest donors, the lobbyists, or are we a party of grass roots republicans?” said Jeff Johnson after securing the GOP…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s estimated more than 1.3 million children in the United States are currently living with a parent who is serving overseas in the military. Everyday events happen, memories are made and often one parent is forced to miss out. But thanks to today’s technology, three students at Piedmont Elementary in Duluth has the surprise of a lifetime…
DULUTH, Minn.- The lakewalk has been full of runners and with Grandma’s Marathon just two weeks away let’s take look at the science behind running. For some running is fun but for others it’s an intense sport. “It’s amazing to see the numbers change and their skill development as well,” St. Scholastica’s Head Cross Country Coach Chad Salmela said. To improve training…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some local students are going to be coached by the pros this summer as they strap on their skates for another year of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp. The camp was co-founded by professional hockey players and Northland natives Brett Olson and Mike Sislo. “I’m just excited to get on the ice with the kids. I…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s Hospital is working to educate cancer patients about managing the legal and financial aspects of cancer. This morning, Manager of the Regional Cancer Center at St. Luke’s, Stacy Sandberg stopped by FOX 21 to give details of the lecture. It’s happening Tuesday, June 12 at Marshall School and the deadline to register is Tuesday, June…
DULUTH, Minn. – With seemingly endless fresh water available throughout the state of Minnesota, several Northlanders are passionate about human-powered watercraft sports. This morning we learned more about the newly established Paddlers and Rowers Week. It’s all to celebrate human-powered watercraft. The fun starts on Saturday, June 2 with a “learn to row” event. On Sunday, June 3 there will…
DULUTH, Minn. – A purchase agreement has been signed by the School District to sell the former Nettleton Elementary School building to Heirloom Property Management. According to school district officials, Heirloom is interested in potentially turning the building into market rate apartments. School District CFO Doug Hasler says they are hopeful the sale will be completed within the next 30…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Classes have been canceled at a Minneapolis high school because of a threat. School district officials didn’t provide details of the threat at Washburn High School. But, spokesman Dirk Tedmon says classes were canceled Friday because there was no time to complete an investigation. School officials learned of the threat from a report made at the school….
DULUTH, Minn. – After 46 years with the organization, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment CEO Gary Olson has retired. Friends and colleagues hosted a special surprise retirement party for Olson, who started the organization all the way back in 1972. While he is stepping down from the CEO position, he’s not leaving behind his life work entirely. “It’s an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The sport of pool and the sport of curling teamed up this evening for the 8–ball Olympics at the Break Room in Duluth. It is the 3rd annual 8 Ball Classic Pool Tournament weekend. Thursday was a special blending of two unique sports, as Team USA Olympic Gold Medalists teamed up with professional pool players from the Mosconi Cup…
DULUTH, Minn. – The school year may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Lake Superior College is once again helping with that this summer. This morning, Kirsten Bowman, the Assistant to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, stopped by FOX 21 to discuss the free Career Exploration Academies and Camps for…
WASHBURN, Wis. – For the past two years, the UW-Extension has been working with Washburn High School to see how high tunnel to see how high tunnel greenhouses can help with growing produce all year. “I’ve learned that spinach is pretty hearty,” said ninth-grade student Seth Johnson, “we’ve been testing different heats, different soils, to see what makes it grow…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Cooking Connection we were back in the kitchen with At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe. The restaurant hosts a locally-sourced, from scratch kitchen. This week we made risotto with pesto and steak and mushrooms. The restaurant is located at 1902 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55812. For more information head to www.astccc.net. Pesto 1…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has chosen the state’s newly sworn-in lieutenant governor as his running mate. Pawlenty announced Thursday that Republican Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach would join the campaign. Fischbach resigned her Senate seat last week and was sworn in as Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s lieutenant governor after resisting the job for months. Fischbach confirmed…
DULUTH, Minn.- Houses that are no longer suitable to live in are typically demolished and taken to a landfill but one Minnesota project potentially has a more environmental solution. Multiple sites are now being deconstructed rather than knocked down. The deconstruction of the tax-forfeited property at538 Rose Street is helping 85% of the materials stay out of a landfill. The…
