DULUTH, Minn. – Demolition has begun on the former St. Mary’s Medical Center on East 4th Street in Duluth. Crews were seen Monday tearing down one of the campus skywalks that connected the former medical center to other Essentia Health buildings. Meanwhile, roads are closed in the area during demolition, which will last through the end of August. The city…
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CLOQUET, Minn.–Summer camps are traditionally known for camping, swimming and outdoor games. But for one longtime farm, it’s all about the ponies. Over at Town Line Farms and Stable, kids of all ages have been spending the summer learning the ropes of horsemanship. Everything from horse safety, riding fundamentals and even horse science. And on top of that some…
DULUTH, Minn. — The cool start to the weekend gave a relaxed fall-feel for the second annual Hartley Nature Center’s Trails Fest. Trails Fest celebrates all things outdoor recreation. They connect the community to local partners with the gear to try out on the trails at Hartley Park. Ski Hut provided mountain bikes for families, with a group bike ride…
DULUTH, Minn. — Portions of East Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue East are temporarily closed due to demolition work at St. Mary’s Medical Center, which began on Monday, August 12. The closures will affect the 400 block of East Fourth Street, the 300 block of Fifth Avenue East, and the 300 block of Fourth Avenue East. See pictures for detour…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re lonely and looking for love, there’s a speed dating event on Wednesday at Hoops Brewing, and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger will be your host. The speed dating event is put on by Superior Choice Credit Union. Around 120 men and women are expected to attend. As of Sunday, there were more women signed up than…
DULUTH, Minn. — Feeling the blues isn’t always as gloomy as it sounds. At Bayfront Festival Park, thousands of people are expected to turn up for the return of the Bayfront Blues Festival. The festival has been coming to Duluth for the last 35 years. Friday through Sunday, 17 bands will take the main stage for the thousands of blues…
PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, “misspoke” in a 2018 video about “weapons of war that I carried in war,” a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson said Saturday. Republicans, including the vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, began questioning Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president, named the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Artists were busy setting up Friday afternoon to prepare for the 30th annual Two Harbors Art Fair, also known as Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival. This year, 31 artists gathered outside Earthwood Inn Restaurant & Bar instead of P.K. Anderson House in Two Harbors. The new venue offers more space for artists and customers…
CLOQUET, Minn.–The USDA recognized Carlton County Women, Infants and Children for their top-notch breastfeeding support. The “Breastfeeding Award of Excellence” given to the small clinic is just one of three WIC agencies in the state to be honored. They have virtual visits, and even help out patients during pregnancy to help prepare them in advance. The team is dedicated to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The newest addition to the Joseph Nease Fine Art Gallery opened its doors on Thursday. A local artist was given the opportunity to show off Lake Superior in a whole new way. Artist Craig Blacklock has his art pieces on display in Duluth. This gallery on display is called Within the Waves. Folks gathered Thursday for the…
ESKO, Minn.– The Esko school scored big by upgrading their basketball court. 8 years of planning finally paid off when Esko decided to give their basketball court a new makeover. Right on time for the annual Esko Fun Days celebration. The community is celebrating this new playing space by hosting a three-on-three tournament. The gym is known for filling up,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Priley Circle within the Duluth Civic Center was a much different site Thursday compared to the three-month-old encampment that was cleared out on Wednesday. City crews have since fenced off the land where the encampment used to be. It’ll stay that way until the damaged grounds can be restored, according to the city. The historic Priley Foundation…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Broadcasters Association has declared this week as “Broadcasters Week of Kindness.” The goal is for local journalists to get out into their communities and volunteer. Earlier this week, FOX 21 Reporter Emily Halling visited Wired Whisker Cat Cafe in Duluth. And on Thursday, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom, Rusty Mehlberg and Dan Hanger headed out to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Going to the doctors can be stressful, especially for kids. So in honor of National Health Center Week, a local center is putting a spin on health care. Lake Superior Community Health Center is hosting a Super Hero Week! Throughout the week young hero’s could get their super powers examined for their yearly checkup. From “laser vison…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain hosts a variety of summer camps, getting kids and teens interested in hitting the bike trails. One camp focuses on ages 18 months to 5 years old. The Balance Bike, Bubbles and Bananas camp is teaching future mountain bikers the basics of riding. Balance bikes are small bicycles with no pedals, and are propelled by…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — When gymnastics hits the spotlight every four years, young athletes are inspired by Team USA. One local gym, Twin Ports Gymnastics says when the Olympics takes place future gymnasts take notice. The summer games, comes with an increase in calls and class attendance. As young girls and boys watched Team USA take home hardware, they’re often inspired…
DULUTH, Minn. — There is good news about Duluth’s violent crime so far in 2024. It’s the lowest it’s been since before the pandemic. FOX 21 recently requested a six-year breakdown of data from the Duluth Police Department involving shooting incidents through July. The numbers show a steep decline in 2024 compared to the past five years. As of July…
DULUTH, Minn. — The plaza located next the to Minnesota Power building hosts a weekly community friendly event. Power up the Plaza returns to Downtown Duluth this summer. Downtown employees can grab some free coffee from Duluth Coffee Company and listen to some tunes from local musicians. The hour long event is a way for Duluthians to utilize space, while…
CLOQUET Minn.–A local clothing business is looking forward to a bump in their business as teachers get new outfits for the upcoming school year. Right now, Mainstream Boutique in Cloquet is putting on a summer clearance sale to make room for new fall and winter ware. Owner RyAnna Clark says, shopping local, especially in a small town, is vital to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The three-month encampment outside Duluth City Hall has been officially cleared out as of Wednesday, August 7. Two individuals were arrested for the charge of obstructing. As reported earlier this week, the encampment was given a seven-day notice to vacate after the area was declared a public health and safety risk. Tuesday marked the seventh day, but…
MINNESOTA — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was selected to Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ Vice President pick on Tuesday. In light of Gov. Walz becoming Harris’ running-mate, the political spotlight turned to Minnesota as many outside the Midwest look into Walz’s record. Since taking office in 2019, Gov. Walz has voted to protect reproductive freedom for woman and gender-affirming care for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth says it is cooperating with regulatory agencies after more than 1,000 fish were found dead last week in Tischer creek. The DNR confirmed that hundreds of brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were among the dead. Field crews from the DNR and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MCPA) collected fish and water samples…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The City of Hermantown provided context Tuesday about changes to private land that was once used decades ago as a small pet cemetery for the community by a former land owner. The new land owner, who inherited the 2-acres of land, wants the property rezoned back to residential from public. The city put out a public notice…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday was the last day for the three-month-old encampment to pack up outside of Duluth City Hall. On Monday night, around a dozen tents were still set up at the encampment. Some people camping there began to clean up the site filling up trash bag for city crews to take away the next day. On Tuesday morning,…
Roger Beldo BABBITT, Minn. — A man accused of killing a husband and wife in Babbitt last year was sentenced to 46 years in prison on Monday. 54-year-old Roger Beldo killed Clifford and Christine Johnson at their Babbitt home on October 28, 2023. The victims were both in their late-70s. Beldo had been living with the couple for about a…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — A 70-year-old man was airlifted from Tettegouche State Park after falling down the steps at the High Falls. This happened Sunday afternoon, around 12:25 p.m. Park Rangers, Lake County Ambulance and Lake County Rescue arrived to the scene around 1 p.m. The man was bleeding from his head. A nurse on scene reported that the patient…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Proctor Speedway was filled with a destructive kind of enthusiasm as hundreds waited in the grandstand to watch buses and old vehicles crash into each other at this year’s Mid Summer Night of Mayhem. This year’s race was postponed due to Saturday’s rain, but crowds still roared as automotive mayhem endured on Sunday. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is grieving the unexpected loss of one of its residents. Pip, a one-year-old female red panda from Massachusetts, was found deceased overnight on Friday, August 2nd. Pip was new to the zoo, having arrived on April 8th. She had joined fellow female red panda Zoozee. On the night of the incident, camera footage…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ursa Minor Brewing was the place to find agates this weekend for the 4th Annual Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival. Duluth MakerSpace and Ursa Minor partnered, to host this year’s festival. People enjoyed food, beer, raffle drawings, and live music; all while shopping fort agate-based artwork created by vendors. All the artworks were made from agates found around the Lake…
HIBBING, Minn. — Poland may be over 4,000 miles away from Hibbing, but for one young man wanting to learn about business from Katowice, the similarities to home made it an easy journey. Maciek Marchaj is in Hibbing, Minn., for the summer but he grew up in near Krakow, the second largest city in Poland. His hometown of Katowice is…
DULUTH, Minn. — City on the Hill music festival returned for its 9th year at Bayfront Festival Park. The two-day Christian music festival is expected to see 10,000 spectators to attend over the weekend. This year spectators can watch local, national, and international Christian music artists like Derek Charles Johnson, Brennley Brown, Logan and Katie, Matt Maher, Ignescent, Matthew West and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Under mysterious conditions, residents along Duluth’s Hunters Park neighborhood woke up Thursday morning to dozens and dozens of dead fish along Tischer Creek. According to the Duluth News Tribune, about 250 brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were dead. The DNR and Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency crews have taken samples of the aquatic creatures and water…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–K-9 units from five law enforcement agencies were on full display in Superior Thursday for the 10th annual Operation K-9. Officers and their partners in crime demonstrated tasks for a big audience on the field next to Wessman Arena. Dozens of families, first responders, and supporters of the police packed the stands for a free series of demonstrations. Fox…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire and Police Departments went head-to-head on the diamond Thursday night, all for a good cause. For the last 15 years, the two agencies have played a charity ball game at Wade Stadium to raise money for local families who have children with life-threatening illnesses through the Northern Lights Foundation. The Northern Lights Foundation provides families,…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — A long-standing summer tradition has returned to northern Minnesota. The St. Louis County Fair has been running since 1885. It takes place for five days each summer in Chisholm. From horse shows and amusement rides, there’s plenty to do and explore. And don’t forget to grab some classic fair treats, from mini donuts, lemonade and kettle corn….
DULUTH, Minn. — It was quite the party Tuesday at the Lake Superior Zoo. Zoo La Palooza took over zoo grounds. From animal feeding to a bubble dance party, climbing wall and disc golf, there was something for everyone. Food and beer vendors also onsite. The event is not just a fundraiser for the zoo, but a way to say…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just one year ago on Wednesday, Essentia Health opened doors to its $900,000,000 St. Mary’s Medical Center, emptying patients out of their St. Mary’s Legacy Hospital. In its first year of operations, the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center has delivered 1,600 babies, performed 14,000 surgeries, and admitted 17,000 patients. The hospital provides state of the art…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local Palestinian market and deli will reopen this weekend after threatening graffiti last week lead to a temporary closure. The “derogatory anti-Palestinian” message occurred at Falastin on the 4700 block of E Superior Street sometime between Thursday or Friday of last week. The owners, writing in a Facebook post, “Thanks to the overwhelming support of our…
TWIN PORTS. — To commemorate the 145th anniversary of the inaugural train arrival in the Twin Ports, Zenith City Press will unveil “Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior” on August 1 at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. The book, written by Historian Tony Dierckins and Duluth/Superior Railroad Expert Jeff Lemke, covers railroad history in the region…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be selling their iconic cheese selection, while also partnering with local businesses like…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Canadian Snowbirds swooped into Duluth Wednesday evening for a free show over Lake Superior — the Duluth Air Spectacular. People were able to watch the show from the Lakewalk, the Rose Garden, at Fitger’s, and in Canal Park. Nine aircraft from the Canadian Snowbirds showed off some impressive displays. The city of Duluth was selected as…
SAWYER, Minn. — The first Ojibwe Horse Club kicked off Tuesday. Kids participated in learning to take care of horses, as well as some lessons on how they relate to the Ojibwe culture. Native Rancher, David Wise, is helping care for a very unique, and very special breed of horse, called the Ojibwe Spirit Horse. “We’re trying to introduce our…
MASON, Wis. – Living up north means living with some of America’s most beautiful creatures, like gray wolves, which are on the endangered species list. But for a farming family in Mason, Wis., they say the growing wolf population has become a serious problem for their livestock and even their beloved pets, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports. Growing up…
DULUTH, Minn. — After two recent weekends of unbearable heat inside the DECC Arena, Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman says he’s made the “tough decision” to rent a temporary AC unit until $2.8 million in state bonding money can be used to install a modern-day AC system for that side of the DECC. Hartman said the project could take up to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A quarter-century staple of Canal Park Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant is known for its fine dining atmosphere and superb wine. Since its opening in 1998, the restaurant has separated itself as a more higher-class dining experience. The restaurant brings in a welcoming northern Italian feel, that’s reminiscent of Duluth’s very own hillside. “Our owner at the time, 25…
DULUTH, Minn. — After 7 hours of deliberation at Monday night’s City Council meeting, a verdict was reached. Councilors passed a measure extending the ban on outdoor camping to include all city properties. They did however amend this ordinance reducing the penalty from a misdemeanor to a fine. “The garbage, the drug use, the drinking are an insult to all…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday, August 1, Duluth Police and Fire Departments will go head-to-head in the 15th annual Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game. All proceeds will benefit the Northern Lights Foundation. Christy Strohm with the Northern Lights Foundation and Heath Wiersma with the Duluth Fire Department joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk more…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine and friends will be in Two harbors this year on August 2-5 & 9-11. America’s Sir Topham Hatt Ken Buehler joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk more about the experience. A Day Out With Thomas includes a ride with Thomas, an extra ride with Percy, the chance to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A three-month-old encampment outside Duluth City Hall was declared a serious health and safety risk Tuesday morning. The city’s Life Safety Team informed those camping on the property to vacate within seven days. The camping tents first popped up in May as a pro-Palestine demonstration and have since grown to include people who are homeless. The city…
