AP TORONTO (AP) — Canadian wildfires will send worsening smoky air across the country and neighboring United States in coming days after recent heavy rains failed to fall in areas of Quebec where the fires are most active, officials said Wednesday. Drifting smoke from the wildfires has lowered curtains of haze on broad swaths of Canada and the United States,…
DULUTH, Minn — As we know, the pandemic disrupted “normal” living for everyone, but one group in Duluth is working on a new project to help people overcome social isolation post-pandemic, specifically, aging individuals and/or those living with disability, Social Worker Jessica Marquardt with Lighthouse Center for Vital Living, a disability/aging non-profit, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk…
DULUTH, Minn. — The rotating restaurant at the top of the Radisson in downtown Duluth has closed after one year as a 1960s supper club. Rendering of the Apostle Supper Club It was in May of 2022 when the Apostle Supper Club opened in the former JJ Astor space on the 16th floor of the hotel. The vibe became much…
ESKO, Minn. — On the edge of the St Louis River in Esko sits a campground filled with history, and now the new owners are looking to spruce the place up and make it a top spot in the Northland. Knife Island Campground is family owned, and together they are tackling the challenges that came with the purchase. The getaway…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — The Food Farm in Wrenshall has been a staple in the Northland since 1975 and is home to a system that gets fresh and local food directly into the community. “The core of the way we operate is we grow a wide variety of vegetables and then send that direct to families all summer long,” said Owner,…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — FOX21 explored Cook County throughout this past waterfalls season, but wanted to dive deeper into the many natural attractions the North Shore has in the heart of summer. Visit Cook County Executive Director Linda Jurek joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about Cook County and its current happenings. Being that the area is stomping…
Three female candidates are being recommended by the Commission on Judicial Selection to fill the late Duluth judge Sally Tarnowski’s seat in St. Louis County. Tarnowski, 63, was hit and killed in March by a driver while she was out on a run in Florida during vacation. She was the first female judge to take the bench in the 6th…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — Two teens who died Sunday cliff diving into Lake Superior were identified Monday. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they are Austin Henning, 18, from South St. Paul and Maximillion Williams, 18, of Inver Grove Heights. The U.S. Coast Guard said the men resurfaced after their jump at Black Beach in Silver Bay Sunday afternoon but…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating after a man was attacked in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The crime was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Hutchinson Road and Hagberg Street. Police told FOX 21 Monday the victim is a 25-year-old man. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officers were not…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest fountains in one of Duluth’s most historic places is still shut down from the winter, and it’s likely going to stay that way for the rest of the summer. We’re talking about the decades-old Priley Fountain in the Civic Center. The 1970 structure usually has multiple sources of water shooting into the air,…
GORDON, WI. — The town is gearing up to hold its annual 4th of July Celebration filled with a range of festivities, including its largest fireworks display yet. Good Neighbor Days Chair Erik Finstad joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the many events taking place on Sat, July 1 and Sun, July 2. Finstad also talking about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two people drowned Sunday in Lake Superior after cliff diving at Black Beach in Silver Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A spokesperson for the Coast Guard told FOX 21 Sunday evening that the two victims were seen surfacing after the jump but then struggled before going under again. A Coast Guard helicopter and small boat…
BWCA, MINN. — Authorities have released the name of a teen that drowned in the Boundary Waters (BWCAW). Lester Hochstetler, 18, of Clear Lake, Wisconsin drowned Wednesday evening in Gillis Lake. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was in a canoe with other fishermen when it overturned. Hochstetler was not wearing a personal flotation device, according to the…
LUTSEN, Minn. – Papa Charlie’s at Lutsen Mountains is considered a total loss after fire ripped through the beloved restaurant and bar over the weekend. The call for help came in around 6 a.m. Saturday. The Lutsen Fire Department and mutual aid from departments in Cook County responded. Fire officials said suppression efforts were at a high level but the…
DULUTH, Minn.–Sunday was the last chance to check out the 51st annual Park Point Art Fair. Over 110 artists from around the Midwest gathered to show off and sell their art ranging from woodworking, jewelry, paintings, sculpture and so much more. But for Steven Weagel, he spent the majority of this last winter working with both hot metal and glass…
DULUTH, Minn.–Peonies are in season and one local farm is bringing more into the gardening season. Farmer Doug and Duluth Flower Farm held a farm tour showing off this year’s selections of flowers and crops all while offering complimentary wine. Expert advice on gardening and farming were available for people to really understand what Minnesota Grown means. “The feedback has…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over 700 Minnesota city officials gathered at the DECC over the past few days. It was the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. Mayors, council members, and other city officials were there to network, learn, and celebrate the work that’s been done over the past year. The conference theme this year was “City Love” and gave them…
DULUTH, MINN. –The festival features Rhubarb Pies of course, as well as rhubarb lemonade, rhubarb brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers. The director of communications for Chum, Bradley Zwagerman explained the importance of the festival. “Our whole community is coming together to support folks experiencing homelessness, poverty, and hunger, just like we did 50 years ago when 10 congregations came together…
DULUTH, MINN. –Marshall School was the place to be today for the Taste of Greece Festival. Now in its’ 30th year, this annual event brings people from near and far to have some real Greek food prepared by the parishioners of Twelve Holy Apostles Orthodox Church. “We’re up here at the Taste of Greece because every year is wonderful food…
DULUTH, MINN. — For much of the year in the northland, motorcycles and motorcyclists are not a part of the landscape. But in the summer, they seem to be just about everywhere. Drivers need to see motorcycles but ultimately it’s up to the cyclist to be alert and know how to operate your bike safely. “Even if you do well,…
LUTSEN, Minn. — A fire has destroyed Papa Charlie’s restaurant at Lutsen Mountains. Courtesy: Matthias Orfield The fire broke out sometime before 5 a.m. Saturday, according to a time stamp on a Lutsen camera. This fire comes on the same day of the start of a busy weekend with the Lutsen 99er Gravel Bike Race. “A fire at Papa Charlie’s…
SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A home in Solway Township was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. The call for help came in around 4:15 p.m. for a structure fire on the 3900 block of Crosby Road. “The structure was a complete loss with estimated value of $100,000 for the structure and $70,000 for contents,” according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s…
An 18-year-old canoeist is presumed dead after capsizing on Gillis Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The accident happened Wednesday evening. Gillis Lake is located about four miles west of Round Lake and Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters in Cook County, according to WTIP Radio. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office got a report around 6:45 p.m. that fishermen…
DULUTH, MINN. — The Duluth Playhouse Youth Theater is presenting Disney’s Newsies Jr. this weekend. Thursday night the talented actors held a preview of the 75-minute musical at the NorShor Theatre. This was the first time the 26 talented youth had performed the play in front of an audience, but they had been rehearsing for about the past six weeks….
DULUTH, MINN. –More than 700 Minnesota city officials gathered at the DECC over the past few days. It was the League of Minnesota Cities’ Annual conference. Mayors, council members and other city officials were there to network, learn, and celebrate the work that’s been done over the past year. The conference theme this year was “city love.” The new president…
DULUTH, MINN. — You may recall that just about one week ago, the Chow Haul food truck, a fixture in the Duluth-Superior area for more than a decade, crashed and burned. We talked with the owner of Chow Haul, Keith Burgess, earlier this week as he looked through the burned-out shell of the truck to find anything usable. “I’ve got…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the morning show Friday, Essentia Health Pediatrician Dr. Marit Knutson sat down live with FOX21 to talk about the importance of summer schedules for kids and how they benefit from some level of structure. Knutson discussed the things parents can do to help implement structure within a flexible summer schedule for their kids, all the while navigating…
DULUTH, Minn. — An event uplifting women to run for political office took place Thursday. Vote Run Lead, a non-profit that trains women to run held what they call a “Fierceness Forum” at Pier B Resort. Minnesota state representatives such as Alicia Kozlowski and Liz Lee were on a panel speaking. The attendees were able to network and stay for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota based, now risen to fame indie rock band Hippo Campus is coming to Bayfront Festival Park on Sat, June 24. Born and raised in Saint Paul, five high school students came together to form a band called Hippo Campus in 2013 — and their sound would reach far beyond the state. “It happened really fast for…
DULUTH, MINN. — National Transportation Safety Board arrived on the scene Thursday morning of a fatal small plane crash just north of Duluth. NTSB officials are leading the investigation into the crash that killed two local men who worked at Cirrus Aircraft. An NTSB official told FOX 21 that the families of the victims visited the site along Pequaywan Lake…
DULUTH, MINN. — This Saturday and Sunday, the 30th annual Taste of Greece Festival is taking place at Marshall School. The event is a major fundraiser for Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Greek food, including gyros, Shish-kabobs, spinach pie, pastries, and coffee will all be available. The majority of the food is made by church members and they savor…
DULUTH, Minn. — Farmer Doug and Duluth Flower Farm are teaming up to host a Peony Farm Tour and Tasting event on Sun, June 25 at 3361 Lindahl Road, Duluth, MN. Attendees will be able to tour the peony gardens, get expert advice, taste wine, shop at local crafters tents, purchase peony bouquets, buy peony plants and more. $10 admission…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday night at 5814 Elinor Street. The fire department says it happened around 5:35 p.m. Upon arrival crews report finding that the fire started in a bedroom of the one and a half-story home. They say the door of that bedroom was closed which helped prevent the fire from…
DULUTH, MINN. — A Small plane crash Wednesday morning took the lives of two local men who were on board. The two victims have been identified as 60-year-old Bryan Handyside who lived near the crash site along Pequaywan Lake Road and 64-year-old Matthew Joseph of Duluth. Handyside was the pilot of the 1946 Aeronca Champ and had over 30 years…
FOX 21 Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg and his wife, Jacque, welcomed a new addition to their family Wednesday morning. Micah Lee was born at 9:08 a.m. weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches. Rusty said mom and daughter, Molly, are doing great. Molly is two years old now. And get this! She was born weighing 7 pounds,…
LITTLEFORK, Minn. — A fire broke out Wednesday at a longtime lumberyard in Littlfork. According to The Littlefork Times, piles of wood and woodchips caught fire around 1 p.m. at Green Forest Wood Products off Highway 71. The Littlefork Times Fire Chief Dan Wendt told the Times Wednesday evening that the flames stayed away from the nearby woods, according to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday was Duluth’s turn to set off on the annual torch run for Special Olympics Minnesota. Many people showed up today to support the great cause and while getting some exercise. After the torch arrived in the city from Lake County, today was Duluth’s turn to pass on the torch to Carlton County so it can continue…
Nigel Randel Blackburn DEER RIVER, Minn. — A St. Paul man is charged with murder after a man was found dead in a Deer River home earlier this month. Nigel Blackburn, 33, is charged with second-degree intentional murder. Court documents say he shot the unidentified victim at least five times in the head and body. The crime happened June 9…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It will be hard to “shake it off” – the site of more than a half million people flooding Minneapolis between Friday and Saturday for Taylor Swift’s sold out concerts, plus a Pride festival and Kiwanis convention. Speaking on Wednesday before the festivities really ramp up, Minnepaolis Mayor Jacob Frey officially declared the city as “Swiftie-apolis” as an…
SUPERIOR, WI — For the second year, Superior is hosting Make Music Day; a global music celebration that happens on the summer solstice each year to bring people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. The event is put on with the help of Siggy’s Musical Garden Incorporated, a non-profit that’s all about supporting the local music…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Chester Creek Concert Series is under way and bands are blasting tunes for everyone to hear. For the past 40 years the concerts have been rocking the park. Live music, food trucks and good vibes fill Chester Creek on Tuesdays during the summer, and the evening of June 20 was no different. The band ‘Listening party’…
DULUTH, Minn. — A free community presentation is set to take place for those battling cancer or who have a loved one on a cancer journey. “Navigating Cancer; Get to Know the Care Team” is taking place at the St. Louis County Depot on Tuesday, June 27 at 5:30 pm. On Tuesday, St. Luke’s Oncologist Dr. Anna Perelshteyn joined FOX21…
CLOQUET, Minn. –There’s a new food truck in the Northland and it’s bringing some home cooked meals on wheels to the Cloquet area. Junior’s backyard grill had their grand opening June 13th, and it came after a long time in the making. The team originally planned on opening a traditional restaurant, but eventually found themselves running one on wheels. “It’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — If dog parks are just too overwhelming for your dog, one Duluth dog training company is helping dogs manage their reactivity through group walks. Without competition between the canines, they are able to enjoy nature and new smells. Bold North Dog Training hosts group pack walks twice a week. These walks allow dogs to explore the outside…
Fire investigators believe a human caused a large wildfire within the Boundary Waters. The Spice Lake Wildfire is currently 22 acres and 65 percent contained. Spice Lake is located southwest of Seagull Lake, about 10 miles west of the Gunflint Trail. Sunday’s update showed fire activity “creeping and smoldering” in mixed timber and brush. Crews continue to fight the…
DULUTH, Minn. — One Duluth couple opened up a new spot in town, a coffee and game shop, which is a blend between two worlds. The Loch Café and Games held their grand opening today, which was a huge hit as people lined up for drinks and food. Even more people gathered to play some popular games like Dungeons and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The sound of fun filled a block for the 49th annual Juneteenth celebration in Duluth Sunday. Juneteenth is a day for remembrance, education and celebration of the day June 19th back in 1863 when over 250,000 slaves became free. Sunday was the day to honor historical event for African Americans as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate….
DULUTH, Minn. — Check out the following videos of snapshots taken during Grandma’s Marathon. The pictures are courtesy of Grandma’s Marathon and Marathon Moment. Categories: Health, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – A busy exit ramp on southbound I-35 in Duluth is closing Monday. Minnesota Department of Transportation crews will be working to remove and reconstruct the 27th Avenue West southbound ramp. Work is expected to last 30 days. Crews will also be paving the southbound lanes adjacent to the ramp. Drivers needing to detour will follow southbound…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Taylor Swift fans in Minnesota of various ticket scams related to swift’s “Eras” tour, which comes to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday and Saturday Ellison said buying second-hand tickets online is risky. Scammers can easily screenshots of tickets that don’t exist. He said it’s best to buy tickets through a trustworthy…
