DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist will hold its annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser on Superior Street in the form of a block-style party on Friday, September 15. Zeitgeist Executive Director Tony Cuneo joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Onsite will be live music and entertainment, local creative talent throughout the evening, unique…
DULUTH, Minn. — After years of trying, the Duluth Police department has officially been given the OK to purchase its own Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) instead of continuing to borrow Superior’s armored vehicle for the city’s most dangerous calls. The council voted 8-0 Monday night to approve Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa to purchase the nearly $380,000 piece of equipment….
A Superior man has received the maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for murdering and dismembering his own friend. Jacob Johnson, 37, shot Ricky Balsimo Jr., 34, of St Paul multiple times while driving together in the Twin Cities. Court records said Balsimo was threatening other people in the vehicle with a knife before the shooting. Police said Johnson…
DULUTH, Minn. – Flash flooding Monday night in parts of Duluth sent piles of sand, dirt and other materials from nearby construction onto East Superior Street. Tuesday morning compared to Tuesday evening at First Avenue E. and Superior Street The National Weather Service said 2 to 6 inches of rain fell fast on parts of Duluth. All that water sent…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Two farms in Wrenshall Minnesota have been growing cabbage for a Wisconsin based sauerkraut company for over a decade, and after the previous owners decided to step away from the business, the Minnesota farmers have now taken over the creation side of things as well. “Spirit Creek Farm was an existing business that was run by Andrew…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is holding its 10th annual Light Duluth Teal Gala on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Light Duluth Teal Gala Chair Kristine Greer joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the gala. The event also marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and will benefit MOCA’s ovarian cancer research and…
While lowered flags were a very visible way to remember 9/11 across the country, Monday in the Northland there was also a quieter, but just as serious way to honor those who died. Inside the DECC in Duluth, several groups came together and repeatedly climbed up and down the stairs. When they were finished, they had methodically covered the equivalent…
MINNESOTA — Memorial Blood Centers is encouraging the community to honor those who lost their lives on September 11 by donating blood. Memorial Blood Centers is calling Monday a day of service in remembrance of the tragedy 22 years ago. According to MBC, blood donations still have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. The blood supply currently stands at a 5-day…
On Monday, the United States and countries abroad will remember the tragic events of September 11th that killed almost 3,000 Americans 22 years ago. Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Flags at half-staff Monday in honor of September 11th. The order is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden that all United States flags be flown at half-staff at…
A human-caused wildfire in Carlton County is now 98-percent contained, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. Crews were working hot spots Sunday. Heavy machinery and firefighters continued to mop up hot areas of the 82-acre fire in Barnum near County Road 11. This comes after an infrared flight Saturday located hot spots that needed attention. All evacuation orders and…
CARLTON, Minn. — On the far edge of Carlton, Minnesota lies a farm and a vision. “The support from the community and friends it’s just incredible. Everybody’s just as excited as we are that we’re open again this year,” said Co-owner of Ru-Ridge Corn Maze Angela Line. Returning for their seventh year, Angela Line and her family are once again…
Carlton County, Minn. — In Carlton county, the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident involving both a vehicle and a train. This happened around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, on Lammi Road and Hwy 210 in Sawyer Township. According to the report, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train was traveling west bound. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Brock Hascall…
UPDATE (September 10, 5:53 a.m.) — Authorities have released the names of those involved in the fatal Floodwood crash from Saturday morning. Authorities responded to an automated 911 call from an iPhone, stating the owner had been in a severe crash. The crash happened on the curve near the 11500 block of HWY 8, near Floodwood, Minn. Upon arrival two…
CARLTON, Minn. — Saturday was Free Park Day in Minnesota which allowed the opportunity to get outside and explore nature. The Minnesota DNR is offering four Free Park Days throughout the year. Which allows free admission to all of Minnesota’s 75 state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days is to encourage people to get outdoors. Saturday…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Harvest Festival returned to Bayfront Park Saturday and brought sustainability to the northland. The Harvest Festival is put on by the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association. The goal of the festival is to promote local food production and agriculture, as well as building a healthier economy. There was a farmers market and an electric…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Lions Club hosted their 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes walk Saturday to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity in preventing the disease. Dozens of people took their own strides in the fight against diabetes by participating in the annual walk. Money raised from each of the walkers goes towards the Minnesota Lions Diabetes…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Denfeld Hunter’s home turf has a new name dedicated to two past football coaches. The former Public Schools Stadium is now Walt Hunting Stadium dedicated to the Hunters namesake. Coach Hunting led his team to five state championships and was inducted into the Minnesota Coaches Hall of Fame. The field also has a new name, Marv…
NORTHLAND — The City of Duluth and state DNR officials are urging residents to practice water conservation measures due to drought warning. The Lake Superior Watershed, which includes Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake areas have entered the Drought Warning response phase, as described in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of their water use…
(Updated September 8, 5:30 p.m.) — The three deaths at a Breezy Point townhouse have been ruled a double-murder and suicide, according to the Crow Wing County Attorney’s office. The two people murdered have been identified as 54-year-old Melanie Michele Jansen of Maple Grove, and her daughter, 29-year-old Hannah Nicole Parmenter of Elk River. The man who authorities say…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota DNR is offering the community an opportunity to explore the outdoors for free. Free Park Day is Saturday. That includes free admission for everyone to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The goal of the free day is to encourage people to spend time with family and get outside. For a list of all…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2023 Lake Superior Harvest Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 9 to Bayfront Festival Park. The Harvest Festival is a project of the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association, and was founded as an educational outreach program aimed to showcase the local agricultural production of food throughout the Lake Superior region of northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Festival…
Photo: AJ Hoffman/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service UPDATE (September 8, 2:15 p.m.) — The fire is more under control, the size is about ten acres larger than originally thought, and it may be a fire that could smolder for a while. That is the latest assessment from the Minnesota Interagency Information Center. The fire was 85% contained as of Friday…
Hundreds of workers at Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay have voted to ratify a first-ever three-year contract with their employer, Cleveland Cliffs. The workers recently joined the United Steelworkers Union. USW District 11 Director Emil Ramirez said the agreement “includes a lump sum bonus, annual wage increases, enhanced protections for job security and improvements in occupational health and…
MAPLE, Wis. — The Governor visited Northwestern High School in Maple Thursday morning. He walked the halls, speaking with students, teachers and staff. He said he enjoyed being there and spoke about the seriousness of the teacher shortage. He noted that rural schools like Northwestern have at least one unique advantage on larger city schools. Rural schools tend to have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Prior to an official launch on Oct. 1, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials offered details on a program that intends to offer “drivers licenses for all,” regardless of current immigration status. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation into law last March that was the culmination of a long-running campaign to give more than 80,000 undocumented immigrants…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Minnesota Mile will take participants on a 1-mile course along the scenic Skyline Parkway in Duluth on Friday, September 8. Grandma’s Marathon Public Relations & Marketing Director Zach Schneider joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and the fall running season. The race is an excellent option for participants of all…
BASS LAKE, Minn. — Wild weather Tuesday evening on the Iron Range created damaging winds that hit the Gilbert, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes region. Courtesy: Alicia Schroeder Powerlines came down, along with hundreds of trees, especially on Bass Lake – just southeast of Gilbert. The National Weather Service does not believe a tornado caused the damage. They believe it was…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. –The Wisconsin Secretary of State wants to correct myths and disinformation that have been circulating about what her office and local clerks can do. And can’t do. The first item Sarah Godlewski wants to clear up is that her office does not administer elections. But she is responsible for witnessing and validating both the certificate of votes for…
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute is opening its doors to the public (Sept. 16) to highlight research focused on the future. NRRI Marketing & Communications Manager June Breneman joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to discuss current areas of integrated research aimed at challenges today. The open house is taking place Saturday, Sept.16 from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Bethel is celebrating 150 years with a two-day event, featuring the third annual Concert for Recovery. Executive Director Dennis Cummings joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the gathering and its purpose. This event is in celebration of mental health and recovery from substance abuse disorders sponsored by the Bethel and supporters. It’s free…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A wildfire took over nearly two-dozen trees in Solway Township Tuesday. Fire Chief Brandon Porter said 20 large trees — mostly pine — started on fire around 12:45 p.m. The fire happened on the 4300 block of Caribou Lake Road on private land. Grand Lake and Hermantown fire departments responded as mutual aid, along with the…
HOYT LAKES, Minn. — Severe weather rolled through the Northland Tuesday, flooding streets and tearing down trees. That was especially the case in Hoyt Lakes. Click the video above for more. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather Blog, Weather in the News
The wildfire that had people scrambling near Barnum Monday night, continued to cause problems when the sun came up Tuesday morning. It all started in a swampy marshland area in Carlton County, southeast of Barnum. Fire crews from several communities responded on the ground to try and knock the fire out. Air equipment was also brought in, so that both…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local couple Isaac and Jennifer Hunt joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the making of two children’s books recently launched. “Snowy Halloween” and “The Yellow Dragon” are now available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. The two have been working on a 3rd book which they plan to release in November. It’s called “The…
CLOQUET, Minn. –It’s a tradition in Carlton County and Cloquet to have a Labor Day parade. With the great weather today, the parade was very well attended. Scott Loons was one of many at the parade and explained why the parade is important to him. “Well, it’s a family tradition, bring the kids down, support labor. I’m in a union,…
DULUTH, Minn. — For students heading back to school this week, it’s important to come prepared with a backpack and the school supplies needed. And there are people who want to make sure every student has a backpack and the supplies needed for the school year. One of those people is Mike Letica, who organized and collected between 400 and…
DULUTH, Minn. — We all have something that makes us feel confident. It can be new shoes or a new hairstyle, but for a lot of us it’s makeup. Most people are inspired by beauty influencers on social media. Studies show 78% of women spend 55 minutes getting ready for the day. Many women said they feel more confident and…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was an amazing day for a picnic and the gates at Bayfront Festival Park were open for just that. Whether it was the food or the dunking of your favorite or least favorite local politician, many people gathered for this year’s Labor Day picnic. Accompanying the hot dogs and corn, local musicians performed on stage. The…
EAGLE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — An abandoned structure is a total loss after fire broke out Sunday evening. At 10:36 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 1743 Kalli Road in Eagle Township. Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the structure to be fully engulfed. Cromwell-Wright Fire Department was…
TACONITE, Minn. — One person is dead and two others are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle accident Sunday night in Itasca County. According to Minnesota State Patrol, the Honda Civic was southbound County Road 7, attempting to turn northbound on Highway 169 in Taconite. The Chevrolet Silverado, hauling a fifth-wheel camper, was southbound on Highway 169 approaching County…
TWIN PORTS — It was a pride like no other. The 37th annual Duluth-Superior pride promenaded over the Twin Ports this past Labor Day weekend. The mayors of both Superior and Duluth were joined with Two Harbor’s mayor on Thursday. Marking Two Harbor’s first time as a part of the pride. “So all I can do is say thank you…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Two juveniles were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries in St. Louis County this weekend after two separate ATV accidents. The first accident happened on Saturday, Sept. 2 just before 4 pm on Randa road, which is on the north side of Lake Vermillion. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a side-by-side ATV was being…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s true, Chick-fil-A will be building and opening a store in Duluth. It is scheduled to open about a year from now. But on Saturday hundreds and hundreds of people were given the chance to have some Chick-fil-A. Yes, that is the Chick-fil-A logo, and yes that is in Duluth. It’s likely to be a year before…
DULUTH, Minn. — Structure fire in Duluth on Friday, Sept. 1 causes $120,000 in damages to building, and damage to the building’s contents is estimated at $150,000. No one was injured. Duluth Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 3:15 pm on Friday at 4121 N 81st Avenue W. According to a press release, officers from the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Labor Day weekend, otherwise known as the last hurrah of the summer season. Many like to get that last trip in before school gets busy and the colder seasons set in. We talked with a few people who were on the Lakewalk or visiting Canal Park about their plans for the holiday. The people we talked with were…
DULUTH, Minn. –School Resource Officers play a variety of roles in the schools where they’re assigned. But now a new law passed by the Minnesota Legislator has created uncertainty about how much restraint SROs can use when dealing with students. This law has left many police departments and sheriff’s offices in a quandary, worried about possible lawsuits that could be…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a day students are excited and look forward to while parents have mixed feelings about college move-in day. These were most assuredly the emotions that were in place at St. Scholastica this morning as freshmen arrived on campus Upperclassmen were on hand being cheerleaders for new students and their parents as they entered the drive to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A Hermantown company is a finalist in the Minnesota Cup Competition. Francisco Hockey’s founder Joe Francisco presented his final one-minute pitch to Venture capitalists and others Thursday morning at the Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis. Before he left for the Cities, Francisco talked with FOX 21 about his company. Francisco Hockey started five years ago to…
DULUTH, Minn. — “The fact that Two Harbors has been missing for a while. I can’t say I apologize for that,” said Two Harbors’ Mayor Lew Conner. “I’m new to Two Harbors, about three years now, but I’m so excited to be back. So all I can do is say thank you, I really appreciate being here and I hope…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local organization is challenging the community to try and make a positive impact on kids’ lives. Duluth Thrives encourages everyone to be that ‘One Caring Adult’ for local youths. Each day in September is another day to make a difference in a child’s life, encouraging the littlest of gestures like going out on a walk together….
