DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Depot has been standing in Duluth for 125 years. Wednesday evening, Depot officials are hoping residents help them celebrate that milestone. Now known as the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, the center is home to eight non-profits. As part of the celebration, The Minnesota Ballet and Duluth Playhouse will be performing and the…
Andrea Jenkins hugs a supporter as she won the Minneapolis Ward 8: Council Member race, Nov. 7, 2017.(Star Tribune via AP) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minneapolis has elected a black transgender woman to its city council, another national first in what advocacy groups have described as a banner night for transgender people in public office. Andrea Jenkins easily won…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A new analysis shows municipally operated liquor stores in Minnesota saw a drop in profits in 2016 despite record sales. The state Auditor’s Office reports that the 228 stores had more than $344 million in sales last year, a more than 2 percent increase from 2015. The Star Tribune reports that the combined net profit statewide dropped…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Community Garden Program held their first monthly get–together at Bent Paddle on Tuesday. It’s called “Lettuce Meet Up!” It’s a way for community gardeners to get to know each other, and discuss tips and tricks. “You can meet people from different gardens, some all the way in west side, some all the way in Chester…
DULUTH, Minn. – Mental health professionals from around the region met up in Duluth on Monday and Tuesday. It was the third annual Comprehensive Mental Health Conference. Organizers say it’s a way for health professionals to learn more about their practice, network, and encourage young professionals to seek careers in the mental health field. “This work can be tremendously fulfilling,…
Duluth Election Results for November 7, 2017 (100% reporting): CITY COUNCIL: 2ND DISTRICT: Joel Sipress – 67% (1,934) Ryan Sistad – 32% (944) 4TH DISTRICT: Howie Hanson – 47% (1,259) Renee K Van Nett – 51% (1,375) AT LARGE: Zack Filipovich – 31.5% (8,749) Janet Kennedy – 21.8% (6,053) Barbara Russ – 23.6% (6,568) Rich Updegrove – 21.2% (5,899) SCHOOL…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the first Tuesday of November and it’s also Election Day. Polling stations in Duluth were open until 8 p.m. for voters to cast ballots. We stopped by one Duluth church where 103 people had already voted by the early afternoon. Election judges here tells us they’ve mostly seen mothers, the elderly and young voters. They also…
DULUTH, Minn – The St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a State of Disaster Declaration, Tuesday, Nov. 7. With Board approval of the declaration, the county will be able to request potential state and federal aid disaster relief dollars, which will help fix soil erosion and damaged roadways caused by the Oct. 27 storm. “This unique damage to see the…
MINNESOTA – Firearms hunters in Minnesota registered a total of 70,724 deer during the first two days of deer season, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Preliminary numbers from this year show that numbers were comparable to those in 2016. Of the deer harvested, 57 percent were bucks, compared to 67 percent during the first weekend in 2016. In…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, local inventors will be taking over Barnes and Noble in Duluth for the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire. Duluth MakerSpace, Marshall Topper Bots, Hermantown Lego League Teams, UMD Rocketry Club, UMD Bulldog Racing Club, UMD R&D Diesel Club Esko Subzero Robotics team will all be at the event. Several stations will be set up throughout…
RED LAKE, Minn.-The search is resuming for two missing fishermen in northern Minnesota. The Red Lake Department of Public Safety got a report of a boat that had capsized on the eastern side of Lower Red Lake Monday afternoon. One of three fishermen in the boat swam to shore and was taken to Red Lake Indian Health Service hospital to…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Veteran’s Day coming up this week, some groups are having discussions surrounding mental health. A presentation was held a the Duluth Public Library discussing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in veteran’s. Organizers say it is important for people to talk about mental health, and understand that help is out there. “Mental illness is still a stigma, unfortunately, so…
DULUTH, Minn. – Firearm deer hunting season started Saturday in Minnesota and many hunters are reporting a productive weekend. They say the recent snow helped a lot with tracking. Chalstrom’s Archery in Duluth has already registered hundreds of people this year. Workers have also seen an increase in people doing deer registrations online and even on their phones. Hunters say…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Justice Department has moved to revoke the U.S. citizenship of four Minnesotans from Somalia accused of lying on their visa applications. Fifty-one-year-old Fosia Abdi Adan of Eden Prairie entered the U.S. under the diversity lottery visa program in 2001. Civil complaints filed in federal court Monday allege she then used her visa to get visas for…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota-based Target, has announced Black Friday specials, as well as new hours for Thanksgiving Day. In a press release Monday, Target announced that stores will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23. Typically, the retailer is open through the night into Black Friday, but this year, stores will close at midnight. Stores will reopen Friday…
EDINA, Minn. – We’re entering the gift buying season and this year you can find those perfect presents in Minnesota. Shelly Loberg with Explore Edina stopped by FOX 21 to discuss some of the gifts made in the state. That includes products from Loll Designs which has expanded to the Twin Cities area. Loll Designs makes durable, outdoor furniture that…
DULUTH, Minn. – As we experienced the “Fall Back” of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, the Northland is going to be seeing less daylight. This can affect mood and sleep cycle. Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis visited FOX 21 to describe technology that can help with the sleep cycle. The Fitbit Charge 2 can help monitor how much light,…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Scientists have found a way to keep sea lampreys largely in check in the Great Lakes, which has allowed the lake trout population to rebound. Minnesota Public Radio reports that the sea lamprey is an invasive species that has needle-sharp teeth that can bore a hole through fish scales. Lampreys then suck out blood and fluids….
DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th annual Willie Kruger Dance Competition took place Sunday, honoring Kruger who was known as a local break dancing pioneer. The competition brings together dancers from diverse backgrounds. Some performances were choreographed in the studio and others mastered their skills out on the streets, which is where Willie Kruger’s love for dancing originated. “There’s no competitions around…
DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders are returning home after a successful opening weekend of deer firearm season, which means a busy time for meat shops. For Old World Meats, by the end of the hunting season the shop will process nearly 150 deer. Although some Northlanders handle their deer from the hunt to the table, shops like Old World Meats offer…
DULUTH, Minn.-The 30th Gales of November convention took place this weekend at the DECC. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Lake Superior Maritime Museum Association. The association said it’s all thanks to community members. “Everywhere I look there’s somebody lending a hand, offering to donate something, to give back in some way,” executive director Tammy Sundbom Otterson said….
DULUTH, Minn- Congdon Elementary School was full of students being inspired by science Friday evening. 45 students from UMD’s biology, chemistry, engineering and physics departments presented science related demonstrations and activities for the students and their families. One student says being a college student at UMD means you are a part of the Duluth community and it’s fun to get…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is making moves to replace the failing sea walls surrounding the Minnesota Slip. Funding is in place for the $6 million project. According to city officials, right now the sea walls are deteriorating, and would cause problems with the surrounding structures. Construction of the project could begin as soon as spring 2018. “We’ve been worrying…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Sunday is the day to set the clocks back for daylight saving time, which means it’s also an important time to check something else around the house. Fire officials say it’s time to change the batteries on those smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Experts say having a functioning smoke detector is a matter of life or…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a baby Cotton-top Tamarin on Thursday. Zoo officials say this is a very exciting addition to the family. Tamarins are a critically endangered species, with an estimated population in South Africa of 6,000. The baby was born following recommendations from the Species Survival Plan, a program which guides breeding of critically endangered…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown is receiving no local government aid for the 2018 budget. This is the fourth year the city has received a cut in LGA. Back in 2016 an unintentional error caused the city to receive less LGA than the state determined. The glitch was corrected, but it was too late to fix the city from getting funding in…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Many Northlanders making final preparations before Minnesota firearm deer hunting opener takes place bright and early Saturday morning. Many hunters have already spotted bucks on their trail cams. With all the excitement, hunters need to remember the essentials. Many popular items bought from Fisherman’s Corner in preparation for the season are; scope protectors, hand warmers, and water proofing…
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Imagine watching as a shard of metal comes flying into your windshield, as you travel 70 miles per hour on the interstate. That was the case for a 38-year-old Minnesota woman traveling northbound on I-494 near I-94 on Thursday in Maple Grove. The Minnesota State Patrol posted the incident on their Facebook page, saying a…
MILLE LACS, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that anglers will be allowed one walleye when the winter season opens on Dec. 1. Winter anglers will be allowed one walleye 20-22 inches or one longer than 28 inches. The DNR selected the size regulations to protect the walleye spawning population on the lake, which is largely…
LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a hunter near Little Falls. Sheriff’s investigators say they’ve recovered a key piece of evidence that could help lead them to the person or people responsible for the fatal shooting of a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is investing $16.6 million in federal grant money toward efforts to combat opioid addiction across the state. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper announced the grants Friday. State data shows that in 2008, less than 10 Minnesotans died from heroin overdoses. But the number of opioid overdoses has been on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday night, Wise Fool Theater is presenting their latest show. “The Merchant of Venice” will run through the next two weekends. On November 3-4 and 10-11 the shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Matinee shows will be on November 5 and 12 at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at Lincoln Park Middle School. To purchase tickets,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A trampoline park is open in Duluth, but it’s much more than what you might think. Planet 3 Extreme Air Park offers extreme dodgeball, trapeze, launchpads, foam pits, dunk zones, a ninja obstacle course. All ages are encouraged to jump at the park. Planet 3 Duluth is located at 101 N 46th Ave W., Duluth, MN 55807….
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities around the Northland. In 2014 Medical Discovery Teams or “MDT’s” were created in Minnesota through support of Governor Mark Dayton. The Duluth-based team has a new facility to…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a yearslong defamation case. A court docket entry on Thursday says an upcoming conference and deadline for written statements were cancelled based on a “pending settlement.” Attorneys for both sides didn’t comment when asked for details…
(DNR) (MINNESOTA) – The DNR is asking hunters for their help this fall to determine if chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to central and north central Minnesota; deer in this area are currently not known to have CWD, but further testing will help determine its impact. Mandatory testing will be in permit areas in north, north central, and southeastern…
DULUTH, Minn- The pressure is on and the excitement is bursting from the supporters, backers, and arts community ready for the Norshor Theatre’s comeback. Developer and big financial backer George Sherman was at today’s press event among city leaders and the Duluth Playhouse. The transformation and restoration of the historic Norshor Theatre on E Superior St. is looking the clearest…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Mall of America, the largest shopping complex in the nation, has announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. The mall made the announcement on Thursday and stated it will be making Black Friday a “seventh holiday” for its employees. Those who work directly for the MOA and Nickelodeon Universe…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Republican Stewart Mills says he won’t challenge U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan for a third time. Mills announced his decision in a Facebook post Wednesday. Much of the post blamed national Republicans for what Mills called a failure to support him late in the 2016 election. Nolan, a Democrat, already has one potential primary challenge for the northeast…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starting today, Minnesotans can enroll in healthcare coverage through the open enrollment process. Minnesota is one of only 12 states with a state health insurance exchange. The process can be a little complicated, but there are some agencies around the area that can help. Generations Healthcare Initiative is one of those resources, with folks called “navigators” on…
A new deadline, rising prices and fewer options for help will greet health insurance shoppers as the Affordable Care Act’s main enrollment window opens Wednesday. Also in store: Befuddlement. “Confusion seems to be one of the key words to describe what we’re facing now,” said Nicolas Moriello, a Delaware-based broker. Among the things Moriello has found he needs to clear…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says 12 pharmaceutical companies have been added to a price-fixing lawsuit. Swanson announced the expansion of the suit Tuesday. She originally filed the lawsuit in 2016 along with prosecutors in 45 other states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The suit alleges collusion that resulted in sharp price increases for generic…
DULUTH, Minn. – November is now upon us and that means peak storm season on Lake Superior is near. The 30th Annual Gales of November conferece is beginning Friday, November 3 and running through Saturday, November 4. This is a fundraiser for the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association. The Saturday Keynote Luncheon Speaker will discuss the French Navy minesweepers Inkerman…
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL, Minn. & Wisc. — The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the Nation! It was created back in 1980 and it passes through 12 National Forests. Did you know that this historic trail winds right through our backyard, Northland? 4,600 miles it spans from Vermont to North Dakota, while passing through both Minnesota and Wisconsin….
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of kids packed the Miller Hill Mall Halloween night for “Mall–O–Ween!” There was a costume contest, and kids were able to trick-or-treat at each of the stores. A free photo booth was available at the mall to capture all the spooky memories. Categories: Business, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Video
ST. PAUL, Minn. – November is the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The increase in crashes is due to deer mating season occurring in November. Increased deer movement and reduction of daylight increases drivers’ chances of encountering deer on roadways. From 2013-15, there was 6,149 reported deer-vehicle crashes, according to the…
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Bemidji Police Department is continuing to look for Jeremy Jourdain who was last seen one year ago. Police say they have followed up on over 120 leads, each of them being thoroughly investigated. Numerous interviews and searches have been conducted to look for Jeremy. Bemidji Detective Michelle Leffelman said in a Facebook post on the department’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re one to search for a special find for your home, The Duluth Junk Hunt may be the place for you. The semi–annual Duluth Junk Hunt kicks off Friday. Vendors will fill the DECC’s Pioneer Hall Friday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors…
DULUTH, Minn. – Halloween is all about fun as kids head out to trick or treat, but there are safety concerns surrounding the tradition. Sgt. Gayle Holton with the Duluth Police Department visited FOX 21 this morning to shed some light on the topic. Sgt. Holton says kids should be wearing bright costumes and if they’re not, they should wear…
DULUTH, Minn. – For years an abandoned tuberculosis sanatorium has been the interest of Northlanders, ghost hunters, and historians around the country. Nopeming Sanatorium sits almost empty in Duluth. “In 1908 they built the first building and then after that it filled so they built other buildings to accommodate more patients,” explained Tanya Graysmark, the Project Director at Nopeming. A…
