DULUTH, Minn. — The West Duluth Branch Library held a ribbon-cutting Monday to celebrate upgrades. The upgrades consisted of a new service desk, a new computer center, new shelving and a new layout. The Duluth Library Foundation raised $30,000 to fund upgrades to Duluth Library branches. The upgrades are centered around providing a welcoming space to library goers. Speakers at…
DULUTH, Minn. — With Monday’s incredibly warm weather, some people gave up on ever pulling out the ice fishing rods again–so why not pull out a five-iron instead? Those with the itch had a chance to hit the driving range at Enger Park golf course. No grass of course, but players could get the kinks out by hitting off the…
The spring fire danger is highest during the time between the snow melting and vegetation springing up in Wisconsin and Minnesota. With the lack of snow this past winter, the risk for wildfires is higher this spring. As of Monday morning, 189 wildfires have been reported in Wisconsin in 2024, burning a little over 350 acres. According to the Wisconsin…
DULUTH, Minn. — Today at Bent Paddle Brewing, people were able to enjoy not only a drink, but some painting too! The step-by-step painting class was one of many put on by Northern Exposure Art around Duluth. Founder Carly Jandl has been offering classes for around two years and says it’s special to help people tap into their artistic side….
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Nordic Center is getting the whole family involved with its latest exhibition ‘Hand of the Huldra.’ The center hosts SunFunDays as a way to open up the gallery to families and let people of all ages get inspired. Currently, Liz Bucheit’s jewelry is on display, a collection inspired by the legend of the Huldrefolk or ‘hidden…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was closing day today at Chester Bowl and plenty of skiers and snowboarders were getting in their last runs of the season. It’s been a short season at Chester Bowl, but making and maintaining snow has been particularly difficult according to Programs and Operations Director Sam Luoma. The hill has two snow machines. In a typical…
Architecture Advantage, LLC DULUTH, Minn. – The future of Lot D along the waterfront in Duluth has become clearer with “initial concepts for the revitalization of redevelopment of Lot D” being released by a Duluth architecture firm. Architecture Advantage, LLC posted on its LinkedIn account Friday showing renderings of what the prime real estate could look like next to Pier…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 learned Thursday evening that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating a significant gasoline leak at a Duluth gas station. The spill occurred Wednesday at the Short Stop at 5402 E. Superior Street in Duluth. “There was a 1,400 gallon release reported by C & B Distributing from one of their fuel pumps to soil,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown Robotics Teams are heading down south to Houston, Texas, to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championship. The Marshall Topperbots were the first team in the area to qualify for the world competition, that will take place starting April 17. This is the second time the team has made it to worlds,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Female hockey players laced up their skates as The Twin Ports Women’s Invitational kicked off Friday evening. The puck dropped on the first game of the tournament Friday. The Invitational has been around for 30 years and is focused on providing women in hockey a place to show off their skills. Women of all skill levels can play,…
For some women this was a day to get out of their uniform and work clothes and get into their running shoes. They started things by gathering at the Duluth Running Company. What brings them together is the love of running and the registration kickoff for a fall run and fundraiser. Friday they headed out on a quick jaunt–a thirty-minute…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota National Guard is celebrating the accomplishments of the women who serve our country. The Guard has nearly 13,000 soldiers and airmen and of those 22% is women. Friday’s International Women’s Day event highlighted multiple women and one of them is from Duluth. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Erikson is the first-ever Air…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The Moose Lake Carlton County Airport is making plans to go green. The idea is to build a solar farm with the unused land at the airport. Recently the Carlton County Board voted to enter lease negotiations with Origis Energy. The company thinks the solar installation can be a good fit for Carlton County to gain…
The Twin Ports Women’s Invitational begins this weekend. The games started over 30 years ago and attracts women hockey players all around the state from ages 18 to 80. Like so many players at the invitational, Angie Hugdahl began playing hockey as a little girl. In college she says hockey changed her life. It was the sense of belonging that…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Junior League of Duluth is now accepting applications for the 2024 community funding grant awards for local non-profits. Junior League of Duluth President Angela Engblom and Community Council Director Patty Salo Downs joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the grant opportunities. In the past several years, JLD has awarded over $68,000 to local non-profit…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — On Tuesday, the Carlton and South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District’s held a free workshop for anyone interested in installing a raingarden on their property. The class, held at Hermantown City Hall, was all about raingardens; where to put one, how to make it and what to put on it. You might be asking, what…
The idea was to rescue some wild animals–maybe a bobcat or two. Twenty-five years later, it covers acres and acres and has big cats from around the world. Lions, tigers and more now live near Sandstone, Minnesota. Although they do roam within fences, the goal of all the space and open air at the Wildcat Sanctuary is to provide the…
DULUTH, Minn. — With spring and warm weather just around the corner, Camp Creemee says its the perfect time to enjoy their soft serve ice cream. Camp Creemee, located in Wild State Cider, specializes in Vermont-style soft serve or ‘creemees.’ They offer a classic salted maple syrup flavor year-round, as well as monthly special flavors. Throughout March, they’re offering ‘Shamrock…
DULUTH Minn. — The Northwood Children’s Services is celebrating 141 years of serving kids and families with its third annual Northwood Night Out fundraising gala. Northwood Children’s Services Director of Resource Development Morgana Kolenda and Program Supervisor Amanda Ross joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the purpose of the event. The gala is taking…
Many city employees in Virginia went out on strike Wednesday morning. Members of AFSCME Local 454 began picketing after mediation did not bring about an agreement. The union represents about eighty employees, and says over sixty of them are fulltime. Tuesday the city withdrew what it had described as its best and final answer. In a statement, the union says…
DULUTH, Minn.– A dental practice has officially opened on the first floor of Duluth’s Intrepid Building. Gregorich and Matack Family Dental has been providing dental care in Duluth since 2014. The dental team has moved locations and opened its new practice on Superior Street. The new facility was a long time in the making and has new “state-of-the-art” equipment, centered around…
DULUTH, Minn. — You’re used to seeing Duluth police officers in their vehicles at ground level. Now, with the help of drones, police can see what’s going on from above or inside a building. Since creating its drone unit last July, the police have had this equipment on hand for use as needed. The most obvious use is in search and…
It was the first Wednesday of the month and that meant emergency sirens were blaring across parts of the county–not for a real emergency–but for a test. However, instead of a test–a real warning was sent out. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said it was all a mistake. The department said one of its operators inadvertently pressed the “warning”…
DULUTH, Minn. / SUPERIOR, Wisc. –The Blatnik Bridge is being featured in a video series being launched by the Federal Government. It is part of a Department of Transportation plan showing the importance of infrastructure projects. Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation says the Blatnik stands out among the 45 thousand infrastructure projects that are being supported…
It’s a long way until November, but March and Minnesota are not taking election-year back seats. Minnesota voters were among those heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary. Wisconsin’s primary is not until April. Duluth residents were among those filling out their ballot Tuesday. Unique to primaries, voters need to pick a party–just one party–and then pick one candidate…
DULUTH, Minn. — With warmer temperatures and little snow this winter, the DNR says the potential for wildfires will be high this year. In the last two and a half weeks, the DNR has responded to 77 wildfires covering over 4,500 acres. That’s over half the acres covered by wildfires in all of last year. Wildfire season typically starts in…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — With temperatures on the rise, it’s time to slip the running shoes back on and kick off the spring racing season. Enter the Saint Fennessy 4K on Saturday, March 16. Zach Schneider is the Marketing and Public Relations Director with the Young Athletes Foundation. He joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There are only so many hours in a day, and one local woman likes to make the most of them as she finds herself giving back to the community through various organizations. Hermantown mom Cyndi Lewis wears many hats throughout her day-to-day life. One is her role as the Director of Development at Duluth’s Salvation Army. “When…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The father of a young Cloquet hotel clerk, Shellby Trettel, 22, reacted Monday to a final investigative report involving the shooting death of his daughter and a guest at the Super 8 hotel this past January. Trettel’s father, Tim, spoke with FOX 21 Monday afternoon – not only about the final report, but how his family is…
DULUTH, Minn.– The record holder for worldwide food challenge wins visited Big Daddy’s Burgers in Duluth Monday to take on a burger challenge. Randy Santel has won over 1,200 food challenges in his career, including the one on Monday after he finished an eleven-patty burger with 22 slices of bacon, and 2lbs of fries on the side. While he didn’t…
CLOQUET, Minn. — After two months of many unanswered questions, the Cloquet Police Department has released its final report on the Jan. 8 triple-fatal shooting at the Cloquet Super 8 hotel. Cloquet officials say there is zero evidence that suggests the killer, 32-year-old Nicholas Lenius, of Ramsey, Minnesota knew his two victims. Toxicology reports show Nicholas Lenius had meth in…
Last year people went to Minnesota food shelves over seven million times–up over 30% from the year before, according to Minnesota FoodShare. That is the story behind a display of food items laid out in Duluth Monday. It was the backdrop for Minnesota FoodShare’s yearly campaign with Chum. During March they hope to collect 50,000 pounds of food and $100,000…
Cloquet, Minn. — In what they describe as their “final” update Monday, the Cloquet Police Department said that the suspect behind the fatal shooting at the Super 8 Motel on January 9 had meth in his system at the time of the incident and was unknown to the victims. The two victims of the shooting were 22-year-old Shellby Trettel of…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve all heard the expression, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Well, how about, “Young men and women, start your robots!” On Saturday, the high school robotic competition wrapped up at the DECC. Fox 21’s own adventurous photojournalist Adam Jagunich dared to step in the pit, to bring us the story. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Addressing health needs goes beyond medicinal support; often times it’s rooted in the basics like access to transportation, food security and more. Essentia Health has 10 community health workers (CHW) who work to ensure that individuals are supported inside and outside of the hospital. CHW Sam Eades with Essentia Health joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots. That power resides with Congress, the court…
DULUTH, Minn. — Renegade Comedy at Zeitgeist Teatro is making some ‘exciting’ changes and introducing new shows, all in an effort to make Duluthians laugh. Renegade just open their kid’s comedy show, The Sloppy Joe Adventure Crew, which they call ‘ a mystery for the whole family.’ This Friday, they’re starting introducing Renegade Game Night, an improv game show that…
DULUTH, Minn. — Some furry friends found their forever homes today thanks to Healing Paws Rescue! The dog rescue puts on monthly events to help find families for the dogs in their care. Healing Paws said they just got a transport of thirty four puppies from Texas, where hundred of dogs are euthanized each day. At PetSmart in Duluth, customers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Democratic Duluth Elected Officials, local leaders and community members rallied together to call for an “uncommitted” vote in the DFL Presidential Primary. The gathering was held at the Lake Superior Plaza on Saturday. The group urged other Minnesotans to vote “uncommitted” in the DFL Presidential Primary, withholding their support for President Joe Biden in his reelection bid….
DULUTH, Minn. — Warrior Brewing Company hosted a fundraiser event Saturday for the Lake Superior Warriors Disabled Military Hockey Team. The Warriors team was founded in 2019, where military veterans can use hockey as a form of cognitive and physical therapy. The team also assists veterans with transitioning back into civilian life by creating a support system. The fundraiser had…
DULUTH, Minn. — 10 local celebrities took their talents to the stage Friday for Singing with the Stars at the NorShor Theatre. The Duluth Playhouse’s 2nd annual music-filled event brought in a large crowd of voters. Each person could vote for their favorite performer through donations. The person with the most donations was crowned the winner. Fox 21’s own Dan…
CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s Tee time! Golfers are already hitting the fairways during spring-like conditions. Big Lake Golf Resort in Cloquet opened its course today, making it the course’s earliest opening to date. Many eager golfers hit the greens for the first time in months. One of the owners of Big Lake says the course is in good shape, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert announced today the making of a new Lester Park Recreation working group consisting of community members. The groups mission is to form a plan of operation for the golf course land that has, for several years, sat idle. Reinert says, the group will discuss and determine three things; year-round recreation opportunities, the ability to offer…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It was a reunion at the Minneapolis Airport on Thursday. Last July three people from the Duluth area stepped in and helped save a man’s life collapsing. Jay May and his wife Jennifer had just flown in from a fishing trip in Alaska when Jay fell unconscious while at the baggage claim. The first people to offer…
Both had been waiting since a letter of intent signed last summer, but Friday Duluth’s St. Luke’s Hospital became part of Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health. Aspirus now has 19 hospitals. St. Luke’s will still have a corporate office in Duluth. The group also has 130 outpatient locations and a system that now includes northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 7-year-old Duluth girl is recovering after what she calls a pinch-me moment. That’s because she received a heart transplant Thursday morning at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. “There’s no way to dream up how we feel. I was getting an oil change yesterday in Duluth, and Roya called me and started yelling, ‘Daddy, I got a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Playhouse is getting ready for its 2nd annual “Singing with the Stars” fundraiser. The contestants with familiar faces perform a piece of musical theatre using their own vocals. Thursday night was the dress rehearsal before performing live Friday at the NorShor Theatre. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger will be one of three judges on stage giving…
Football may have its Super Bowl Week, but it is not alone. The countdown is on in Duluth for super clashes between mechanical beings. The floor of the DECC Thursday was a sea of metal frames, wheels, mechanical limbs and electricity. It’s officially known as a FIRST Robotics competition. One hundred and ten high school teams are competing to make…
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — More than 7,500 colleagues, friends, and family gathered to remember the two Burnsville police officers and one firefighter who died in the line of duty. The loss was felt far beyond Burnsville as literally thousands of police officers and firefighters from throughout Minnesota and around the country, including officers and firefighters from both Duluth and Superior…
DULUTH, Minn. — Marketing agency Aimclear and young professionals networking group Fuse Duluth will host the Zenith Digital Marketing Conference on Thursday, April 11. Lea Scudamore with Aimclear and Aubrey Hagen with Fuse Duluth joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the event and its purpose. The conference is designed for marketing pros of all levels…
