PINE CITY, Minn. – A group home employee kidnaps a resident, fleeing police at high-speeds, charges allege. An employee at a Pine City group home for vulnerable adults is accused of kidnapping a resident Tuesday morning, according to the criminal complaint. Dean Michael Simonson, 58, of Cambridge, is charged with kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and fleeing police in a motor…
DULUTH, Minn. – Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donors. They need specifically type O- and type B- blood. The region’s supply of O- and B- blood is currently at a 2-day level, far below what is needed to meet hospital demands. Seasonal declines in blood donations are common, as school breaks, holiday travel, and busy…
DULUTH, Minn. & MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – Duluth Holdings Inc., the company that runs Duluth Trading Company, announced it reduced its workforce by 51 employees. They say that is 3% of its total workforce. They made the cuts on June 4, 2025. In a news release the company said, “The expenses related to the workforce reduction were less than $1 million….
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wednesday afternoon (June 11) the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced that they will hold an Unfair Labor Practice strike vote. The strike vote will be on Monday, June 23. Chris Rubesch an RN at Essentia Health and President of the Minnesota Nurses Association said in a statement, ““Given the egregious unfair labor practices…
DULUTH, MN — The 2025 Chicken Hat Plays are officially back, bringing another round of spontaneous theater from Duluth’s own Rubber Chicken Theater. Brian Matuszak, Executive Producer of Rubber Chicken Theater, appeared on the morning newscast Thursday to share more about the fast-paced, 24-hour theater challenge. This year’s event takes place Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harbor…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is welcoming a new furry face as part of their K9 Division. K9 Fitz is a 1.5-year-old German Shephard/Malinois from Hungary. Fitz is a dual-purpose dog specializing in narcotic detection, tracking, article searching, and criminal apprehension. K9 Fitz is being handled by Officer Shane McKee and began K9 School this past February. The…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A local non-profit received community support on Wednesday for a fundraiser. First Witness provides resources and support to children, teens, and vulnerable adults who have experienced abuse, along with advocacy and prevention education. They teamed up with The Title team, a title insurance company, to host a fundraiser at Skyline Social and Games to help raise awareness…
DULUTH, Minn. — Harbor Pointe Credit Union presented Chum with a check donation on Wednesday. Each year the Credit Union gives back thousands of dollars to support local organizations and programs. Through the Member Impact Fund offered by an affiliate bank, the donation to Chum was matched three times, making the total $20,000. The donation will go towards supporting everyday…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly one year after the tragic loss of 25 year old Maxton Gudowski, his family, loved ones and community members are continuing to keep his memory alive. “It’s been definitely an up and down roller coaster of emotions. We’re so thankful. We have so much family and friends with support that’s truly what gets us through,” Maxton’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth most dangerous Avenues is starting phase one of a safer reconstruction plan. Construction crew started resurfacing along 6th Avenue East, which connects Central Hillside to Central Entrance and Mesaba Avenue. The project looks to address safety concerns for pedestrians, like students at Myers-Wilkins, as a recent study on 6th Ave. found close to 12,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man from Alexandria pleads guilty to inappropriately touching children while at the Edgewater Waterpark in Duluth. Jackson Wichtendahl, 25, of Alexandria, was handed a deferred sentence on Friday that could see him avoid jail time for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case stems from a…
DULUTH, Minn. – The lawyer for Luzy Ostreicher, the leader of Chester Creek View, LLC, sent two letters responding to the City of Duluth concerns about their development. Renderings of Incline Village On June 2, 2025 the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) sent a letter titled “NOTICE OF BREACH” to Ostreicher. Ostreicher’s companies STC Building, LLC, Chester Creek View, LLC,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over at Companies to Classrooms, volunteers worked to do some deep cleaning inside and tidying up the garden outside. Companies to classrooms is a program that takes donations for teachers to shop for their classrooms. The extra care and cleaning helps make the spot look nicer for the neighborhood and builds connections in the community. “We’ve…
DULUTH, Minn.– June 11th marks the Summer Day of Caring, and it’s bringing opportunities for volunteer experience across the Northland. The day of caring is meant to be an open door for those looking to lend a helping hand. This year, there are over 250 volunteers tackling over 30 projects around the area. The volunteers will spend their day with…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.– The sun is shining, and school is done for the year. With that, there are many opportunities opening up to get kids outside. The Boys and Girls Club of the Northland is kicking off their summer festivities. Children who are 6-18 can participate, and the program is described as “fun with a purpose” Kids involved can…
DULUTH, Minn. — Never Surrender received a massive donation from Super One Foods and the community today. $41,237.93 was donated by the community rounding up at the register. Never Surrender Inc is a non-profit that supports Northlander’s suffering from ALS. The donations stay local, providing treatments, equipment, and more. “We want to make sure we have the best of…
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSOM, Minn. – The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) team is reporting Wednesday (6/11) morning they were not able to detect smoke or heat sources in the Jenkins Creek Fire. The NIMO team reports they are still patrolling the roads in the interior of the fire. They are finding fire, “burning deep within the duff, peat, stumps,…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the morning newscast Wednesday, June 11, Boat Club Productions stopped by the studio to preview their latest theatrical production, Doubt, A Parable, debuting this Friday the 13th. Cast members Jacque Black and Ellie Martin joined us to discuss the themes of Doubt, A Parable and what audiences can expect from the production. You can catch the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Employees from the Duluth’s EPA Lab spoke at Monday night’s council meeting about fears of DOGE cuts shutting down their facility. The president of the American Federal of Government Employees (AFGE) and Duluth EPA employees spoke before the Duluth City Council on the possibility of the facility’s closure. DOGE cuts has asked Office of Research (ORD) scientists…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Monday night, Duluth City Council discussed a proposal mandating landlords more information about rights and resources before signing a lease. The proposal says landlords must provide tenants a summary of tenants’ rights protected by Minnesota Laws, as well as contact information for the City of Duluth’s Life Safety Division and One Roof Community Housing. During this meeting, City…
CITY HALL – The Duluth Planning Commission makes changes to ease requirements of “Special Use Permits” for new childcare facilities. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Duluth Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance changing the zoning definitions of certain childcare facilities. The changes will make it easier for some facilities to operate in residential-zoned areas without a “Special Use Permit.”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Annual Friends of the Library Book sale is back! There is plenty to peruse from thousands of books, Puzzles, CDs, and more. Books come in all ages, genres, and prints. They even have a section of rare and out-of-print books for sale. This fundraiser adds several thousand to programming and events at the Duluth Public Library….
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Music in the park is back with a fabulous line-up of free concerts. Kicking off with local legend Charlie Parr on July 18th, these concerts are all ages and open to the public. Over the past four years of these concerts, they’ve grown exponentially. There is now even a City Center Park project in the…
ORR, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile male reported being approached and grabbed by another male at the Dam Supper Club in Orr. The juvenile, who was an employee, said he was walking in the parking lot when it happened. He reported he was able to get away from the person and called 911….
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – Pine County sheriffs seize over 100 pigeons and other animals from a property with a history of animal abuse cases dating back decades. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office seized over 100 animals during a search warrant Friday at a property whose owner has a decades-long history of animal seizures and animal cruelty investigations. Records show 108…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two juveniles are now in custody after threatening another kid with a knife. This happened Monday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., at the Lawrence Klang Memorial Park near Proctor. According to the police report, a juvenile male was on a swing set when two other juveniles approached and threatened him with a knife. The victim wasn’t injured…
DULTUH, Minn. — Bailey Builds is a community driven space right off of North 56th Avenue in Duluth. They’re known for their impressive art display, or simply a place to get to know some peers. But now, they recently crafted something new for everyone to enjoy. “I know they love community. You know, it’s that’s the whole, the whole idea of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — One recent Hermantown High School graduate has made her mark both in the classroom, and on the race track as well. Adaeze Enemuoh is full steam ahead toward many milestones. Earlier in the season, she broke a 20 year old school record in the 100 meter dash. In addition, she was also named Track and Field MVP,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bayfront Festival Park will be filled with music and energy this summer as a busy lineup sees classic favorites return. As the management of Bayfront returned to the DECC this year, the entertainment venue will continue its legacy of concerts, festivals and craft shows. It will be a busy summer as Bayfront will be hosting events almost…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of health care professionals from across the state are at the DECC this week for the annual Minnesota Rural Health Conference. The two-day conference aims to improve care efficiency and access. The event features keynote addresses, breakout sessions and a variety of vendors. Around 500 hundred health care professionals attend the event each year. The theme…
SUPERIOR, WI – American Legion Post 435 will host a Flag Day Celebration and pinning ceremony on Friday, June 14, at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. Mary Houk, Registrar and Honorary Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and American Legion Commander Butch Liebart joined FOX 21’s morning newscast on Tuesday to share more about…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — If you are driving up north toward Hoyt Lakes, chances are you’ll see the main street torn up for construction. The construction began in May, and is expected to wrap up in October. The street is getting Mill and Overlay, Storm Sewers, Curb and Gutters, and Sidewalks. The project itself is described as a complete reconstruction….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Veterans Memorial Hall is holding their Annual 5k this Saturday. This 5k is held in honor of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner. He began the race seventeen years ago, which went on until the pandemic. After he passed in 2023, the race was brought back and renamed after him. Proceeds will go to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zachary Moder has announced his campaign for Duluth City Council At-Large. Moder has been an entrepreneur, actor, musician, and served in the National Guard. His priorities are focusing on actually affordable housing, revitalizing Downtown Duluth, and growth for the creative community. “I’m not a politician. I’m just a person in Duluth. I’m a resident, just like…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’re getting a look at what will soon become Duluth’s newest downtown living opportunity. Titanium Partners is behind the project they are calling “Force on Fifth Avenue.” It’s located in the former Ordean Building across from Maurices. The building is being converted into short term, midterm, and extended stay residential rental units, set to open in early…
ASHLAND, Wis. — A family in Ashland is without a home and some of their pets after fire broke out over this weekend. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. in the 11-hundred block of 3rd Street West. When firefighters arrived in just three minutes, flames were shooting out of the two-story structure. Two people who were home…
DULUTH, MN – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory is launching its 2025 Science on Deck series this summer, inviting the public aboard the research vessel Blue Heron for hands-on science experiences. Scientist Cody Sheik joined Fox 21 live on the morning newscast with more information. The first event is set for Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — Local 101 in Duluth is once again opening up their Ernest Butler and Pamela Wutz Scholarship to those looking to explore a career in fighting fires. The scholarship, which has been given out each year since 2021, is funded by the Local 101 Firefighters Union, as they hope to give a helping hand to prospective members…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people went “bananas” in Lincoln Park, on Saturday, for the first ever Going Bananas Run. The 5K was in partnership with Project Joy, a non-profit steered towards ending food insecurity in the Northland. Over 430 runners dressed up in giant bananas, all in hopes to beat the gorilla released after a 2-minute head start. If…
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Daniel Hawley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Hawley’s chambers will be in Aitkin in Aitkin County. Hawley is replacing the Honorable Erik J. Askegaard. In a news release Governor Walz said, “(Hawley has had a) distinguished career, marked by a breadth…
Point of origin of the Horse River Fire, which is a tree that was struck by lightning. DULUTH, Minn. & ELY, Minn. – The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) teams will start to dismantle a remote work site area and remove non-essential firefighting equipment from the House River Fire area. The fire is burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
DULUTH, Minn. – Business Owner Chris Adatte has announced he’s running for Duluth City Council. He’s running for the seat for District Two. Adatte says one important thing that he wants to do is to provide good reasons, meaning jobs. for UMD and St. Scholastica students to stay in Duluth after graduation. He wants them to stay local and not…
BRITT, MN — An early morning fire broke out Friday at the former Elroy Supper Club, which had been converted into a residence. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a passerby called 911 around 4:37 a.m. on June 6 after spotting flames coming through the roof of the building located in the 7200 block of Britt Bypass, about…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth-native will take to the sky in the up coming Duluth Air Show. Jon Melby has been flying in air shows for about 25-years., and now is finally coming to his hometown to fly. Melby attended Congdon Park Elementary, Ordean Junior High School, and East High School. Melby says flying in the Duluth Air Show will…
DULUTH, Minn. – City councilors affirm a permit for the ‘Safe Bay’ lot at the Vineyard Church, allowing operations to continue. At a Special Meeting on Thursday, the Duluth City Council voted 6-0 to affirm a permit that was issued for the ‘Safe Bay’ lot at the Vineyard Church. Safe Bay was forced to cease operations after a May 23…
6/6/25 UPDATE: The identity of the cliff diver near a Gilbert mine pit has been identified. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Axel John Jurva of Virginia, MN. Yesterday, Authorities recovered the body of a missing cliff diver. The victim’s friend on-scene reported seeing Axel resurface, but then disappearing back into the water. ORGINIAL STORY: Authorities recovered the body…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken. Police say Storbakken was last seen on Monday, May 5 in the downtown Duluth area. He is described as being a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with a faded eagle tattoo on the back of his left hand. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts, you’re…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth and Canal Park are a bit more colorful now. Volunteers were out planting flowers in the streetscape planters. This is part of Downtown Duluth’s yearly beautification project. Hanging baskets with complimentary flowers will be installed closer to Grandma’s Marathon Weekend. About 70 planters were filled over the past two days. “It’s so great to see…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s a new event joining the Festival of Sail this year. The Superior High Dive Challenge will see 10 internationally ranked high divers competing individually and in pairs from a 65-foot-tall platform. There will also be exhibition and practice diving leading up to the events. This is the first year of this competition, with hopes that it…
MINNESOTA.–The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management held its first cannabis license lottery on Thursday. The lottery determines which applicants can move forward in the states adult-use cannabis licensing process. Nearly 800 applicants were vying for 249 licenses in Thursdays lottery. The license types include cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness and retailer. The competition was high as the lottery saw general applicants and…
