SAWYER, Minn. – A native-owned farm in Sawyer celebrated the arrival of a dozen buffalo to its land on Friday. Native Wise farm sits on 380 acres. Community members gathered with a welcoming song for the buffalo and a meal for all to enjoy. The Nature Conservancy’s preserves in Nebraska helped make the delivery possible to help preserve Native American…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every Veterans Day cadets in the Air Force ROTC program at UMD hold a 24-hour vigil in honor of the veterans that come before them. They started at 12:00 a.m. and go till midnight Friday. They are standing guard outside their flagpole in silence with 2 cadets stationed at a time. All of the cadets are preparing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Raleigh Academy in Duluth were not to be outdone when it came to a tribute to veterans. They were joined in the gymnasium by family and by those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. The children sang patriotic and meaningful songs that fit with the theme of the day. The students…
DULUTH, Minn.–Excitement is building for Duluth’s Curling Club to begin it’s season of competition. Club members and volunteers were on the fresh sheet of ice at the DECC painting those important circles for the stones to glide into. Before today, it was all about flooding the rink for a nice sheet of ice, but not a smooth one from a…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. — The body of a missing Carlton man has been discovered in a lake in Aitkin County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 38-year-old Lucas Dudden was found in Rat Lake after an extensive search. Dudden was last seen October 25. His car and personal items were found about 45 minutes west of Carlton…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year when the nights reach below freezing temperatures, and daytime stays above. Due to this annual freeze-thaw cycle, Duluth’s natural trails are closed until further notice. The mix of below and above freezing temps, can make the soil wet and vulnerable, ultimately damaging trails with continued use. Because of this, the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up, access to the Blatnik Bridge from Duluth will be shut down this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. It’s all part of the Twin Ports Interchange Reconstruction project. Crews will be demolishing and removing bridge decks, girders, and piers closest to southbound Garfield Avenue. MnDOT is encouraging drivers to take the Bong Bridge to…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The Wisconsin Writers Association (WWA) provides opportunities to northland writers. Founded in 1948, WWA sponsors and hosts year-round workshops and events throughout Wisconsin, offering exclusive resources and discounts to more than 500 members. WWA President Barry Wightman and FOX21’s very own Erika Adams joined us on the morning show to talk about the association. Last month (Sept…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Hundreds of people gathered at Split Rock Lighthouse Thursday night, as the beacon shined bright in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald – the most well-known ship of our region that sunk to the bottom of Lake Superior 47 years ago. The historic sinking of the Fitzgerald took the lives of all 29 crew members on board…
DULUTH, Minn. — The funeral for Mimi Parker from the indie rock band Low was held in Duluth on Thursday afternoon. The funeral was held at the LDS Church. Mimi’s husband and fellow bandmate, Alan Sparhawk, tweeted that the public was welcome to come and pay their respects. The service included prayers, musical performances, a eulogy, and Mimi’s sisters sharing…
DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Veterans Day and in efforts to retain more blood, the Red Cross is holding a large blood drive event. Taking place at the St. Louis County Depot, the 2-day event is open to all in the Northland. Blood supplies have been low for months, meanwhile the need for blood is in constant demand. The…
VIRGINIA, Minn.–St. Louis County is using pharmaceutical settlement money to go toward programs surrounding opioid abuse and awareness. A representative with the county tells us the settlement money comes from a national lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The county’s created an opioid remediation subcommittee earlier this year. That group was tasked with coming up with some recommendations of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The third and final meeting about future Raleigh Street reconstruction in West Duluth is happening Thursday night. Officials with the City are sharing the plans with the public at the City Center West building, and residents are welcome to give feedback. The plan is to completely tear up Raleigh Street to remove and replace water mains and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2022 Junior League of Duluth annual Festival of Trees is set to return to the northland after a two-year hiatus, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the past this event has included over 170 of the areas top crafters and vendors showing their wares. Liz Hanson / President of Junior League, and Angie Engblom / VP…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Parks and Rec department has been hosting open skate events for the community, and now they’re seeing more people itching to get on the ice as temperatures drop. The open skating events are held every Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night from 6 to 8 at the Heritage Center. All ages and skills are welcome and it…
DULUTH, Minn. — A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday to celebrate 3 furniture stores all being under one roof. Furniture Mart, Ashley Furniture, and Ashley Outlet all took over the former Shopko near the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. Customers are able to walk through each store in the 120,000 square foot location. Management says they had a soft…
DULUTH, Minn.–Vitta Pizza’s second location in Duluth is getting ready to start cooking wood-fired pies in the next week or two. Newly hired pizza makers have been busy getting trained at the Central Entrance location. The doors even opened for a few hours Tuesday so employees could get a test run with real customers while trying out a new drive-though…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was “disappointed” Wednesday that the Park Fund referendum failed to pass during Tuesday night’s midterm election. But at the same time, Larson said she was “optimistic” about the future of parks because the levy increase question was voted down by only 202 votes. “The work to get this question that close has created…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you need a warm winter coat as the temperatures drop, you can pick one up for free this week in Superior. The Superior Salvation Army is handing out coats Thursday and Friday at its facility. They were donated by the Benna Ford car dealership, which collected over 1,100 coats throughout October. There are coats for every…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stolen handguns, body armor, drugs, and ammunition were all seized in a West Duluth home Monday afternoon. It happened on the 100 block of South 67th Avenue West during a search warrant by the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. Four men between the ages 20 and 51 were arrested. The 3 oldest suspects had active warrants…
CARLTON, Minn. — The family of the Carlton man, who’s been missing for more than two weeks says they suspect foul play. 38-year-old Lucas Dudden was last seen October 25. The family expressed their concerns to the Duluth News Tribune and said they called off a search for him last weekend because of the deer hunting season. His car and…
(FOX 9) – Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday morning claimed re-election victory, with results showing a lead of more than 20,000 votes over Republican challenger Jim Schultz. In a statement, Ellison said he’s “grateful” for the win, adding: “But this election was tough. Millions of dollars were spent to sow division, hate, and fear. And we overcame it: we were positive,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army Red Kettle Karnival that was planned for Wednesday at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights was canceled thanks to the bad weather in the evening. The event at Bayfront would have allowed people to step inside the showpiece Christmas tree just for the day. Those who donated non-perishable food, toys, or $5 would be allowed…
(FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz has defeated Scott Jensen in the race for Minnesota governor, earning a second term leading the state. Jensen on Tuesday night told FOX 9’s Paul Blume he will not concede – he wants all votes counted. But then after midnight Wednesday, Jensen’s campaign took the stage and conceded. “Tim Walz is the governor for four more years,”…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)(FOX 9) – For the first time in a decade, and only the second time in a century, the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party will have full control of the Minnesota Legislature following Tuesday’s election. Despite predictions of a potential “red wave” nationally and throughout the state, election results in Minnesota show the balance of power will now shift in the Minnesota…
UPDATE (November 9, 12:00 p.m.) — The Duluth Police Department raised a total of $1,572 for the Pink Patch Project campaign. The campaign is where officers and other law enforcement agencies wore pink patches throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the DPD all proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society. The DPD said in a press…
Here are the results of the Minnesota General Election- key candidates. For Minnesota Governor: DFL: Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan- 1,311,607 (52%) Republican: Scott Jensen and Matt Birk- 1,119,181 (45%) Legal Marijuana Now: James McCaskel and David Sandbeck- 29,425 (1%) Independence Alliance: Hugh McTavish and Mike Winter- 18,171 (.7%) Socialist Workers: Gabrielle M. Prosser and Kevin A….
DULUTH, Minn — Marshall School presents, “Seussical the Musical,” based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss. Two students apart of the production, Faith Hoffman and Sophie Haug, joined FOX21 Wednesday on the morning show. It’s taking place at Marshall School, November 10-12 at 7pm and Sunday November 13th at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students,…
Here are the election results for the Minnesota State Senates and House, as well as Duluth City Question. State Senate District 3: DFL: Grant Hauschild- 21,717 (50%) GOP: Andrea Zupancich- 20,975 (49%) State Senate District 7: DFL: Ben DeNucci- 17,926 (46%) GOP: Robert Farnsworth- 20,659 (53%) State Senate District 8: DFL: Jen McEwen- 26,518 (72%) GOP: Alex Moe-…
DULUTH, Minn./SUPERIOR, Wis. — Tuesday is a big night across the nation with the midterm election that could see a historic turnout. Fox 21 took a look at some of the polling places in Duluth and Superior. Both cities saw a steady stream of people coming in throughout the day to cast their ballots. We talked to the Chief election…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well, the popular Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has officially sold out. Registration for the half marathon has only been open since October 1 and has already ran out of spots. The half marathon came around in 1991 and has been a popular race ever since with capacity for the race being at 8,000. Their marketing and PR…
DULUTH, Minn. — The United Steelworkers Union says its reached a tentative new contract. Union members on the Iron Range who work for Keetac were protesting for a new contract last month. The new tentative contract set to last 4 years and covers about 13,000 workers who are a part of the 13 unions. Details on the contract are limited,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Crews in the Rose Garden have been collecting bags of leaves for the past few weeks, and the City of Duluth wants the public to know that they’ve collected enough bags for their rose beds. Every year, the City asks for the public’s help to insulate the rose beds over the winter. They encourage people to bring…
DULUTH, Minn. — It has been part of our community for almost 100 years, and it has rebounded from some big challenges over the years. But it has come roaring back. We’re talking about the Lake Superior Zoo. “We get a lot of positive feedback. We’re having homeschoolers coming back. We had our summer schools full every summer. We have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth has brought back its popular “Eat Downtown” week once again this year. This food-filled week is going on at 12 Duluth waterfront restaurants. These restaurants are offering deals and specials in hopes of drawing in more guests who maybe haven’t tried their food before. This year’s theme is “Flavors of Fall.” The owner of The…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Lake Superior Zoo is welcoming a newborn to their crew: a baby Chinese Goral. Baby Tyrone was born in the beginning of September and now he’s ready to play! The species resembles a small goat or deer and can be found in the wild of Vietnam, Laos, and China. With this new addition, the zoo is continuing to…
DULUTH, Minn. — MnDOT crews are moving forward with the Highway 53 bridge demo in West Duluth. The portions being focused on begin in the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District on Superior Street. Then work will continue up the hill all the way up to Piedmont Avenue. The surrounding neighborhood may hear some construction crews working until 9…
The 2022 election for Minnesota is on Tuesday. Here is a preview of State Senate and House races. State Senate District 3: Grant Hauschild, DFL is running against Andrea Zupancich, GOP. State Senate District 7: Ben DeNucci, DFL will be running against Robert Farnsworth, GOP. State Senate District 8: Jen McEwen, DFL and Alex Moe, GOP will…
MINNESOTA — With Election Day being on Tuesday, here is a look at Minnesota’s key races. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is going for his second term in Minnesota’s top race this year. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is running alongside Walz once again. They are up against Republican challenger Scott Jensen, a family practice physician and former state senator and Matt…
MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN — Midterm election day is on Tuesday, and there are plenty of key races happening in Minnesota and Wisconsin with close margins. If you haven’t voted yet, your last chance is between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Some of the big contests on the ballot this year include the Minnesota and Wisconsin governor and attorney general races,…
(FOX 9) – A one-party sweep of Minnesota’s statewide races has been the norm since the mid-2000s, but a split result in Tuesday’s election looks not only possible, but likely. DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Secretary of State Steve Simon held leads on their respective Republican challengers, Scott Jensen and Kim Crockett, according to polling conducted in October by MinnPost/Embold Research and KSTP/SurveyUSA. But Republicans…
DULUTH, Minn. — Dan Williams and Jeff Kazel with the American Red Cross joined FOX21 in-studio to preview upcoming happenings around Veteran’s Day. Here’s a rundown of the work that the Red Cross will be doing within the community: On Monday, November 7th, the Red Cross is teaming up with the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams to write out…
DULUTH, Minn. — Yarn Harbor is ready to “Warm Up the City” with their annual donation event. Every year donated hats, mittens, scarves, and more are placed around Duluth for people to grab. Friday staff were collecting winter donations, before they head outside to distribute them on Saturday. Items are labeled, “I am not lost! I need a good home….
DULUTH, Minn.–If you’re looking for some extra cash this holiday season, the Postal Service is hiring. Friday a job fair was held looking for eligible applicants to join the USPS team for the upcoming busy couple of months ahead. The Postal Service wants to be as prepared as possible for the demands of online shopping and gift giving. Those attending…
DULUTH, Minn.–The DECC’s Southern Pioneer Hall was packed full of both sellers and shoppers for the 10th annual Junk Hunt. After a successful start Thursday, vendors were busy rearranging their stalls and bringing out all types of vintage items. The Junk Hunt pops up twice a year during the beginning of May and November, gathering top vendors from throughout Minnesota…
MINNESOTA — Tens of thousands of deer hunters are getting ready for the start of the deer firearm season in Minnesota Saturday. The State DNR is reminding hunters that they need to have the proper licenses and tags prior to going out. They also want people to follow safety guidelines, such as wearing blaze colored clothing and using a safety…
DULUTH, Minn. — After making changes to their visitor policy due to COVID-19, Essentia Health has relaxed them. The change made earlier this week will allow 2 visitors to see a patient at a time, and they do not have to be the same 2 people on a given day. One of the visitors can be a child, but they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The significant erosion along portions of North Shore Scenic Drive in Duluth has been repaired. According to St. Louis County, the project which started October 10 was expected to take 5 weeks, has now wrapped up. The slope along Scenic Drive across from New Scenic Cafe was falling into Lake Superior along with big trees, making it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local hiker, Sandi Larson, hits the many trails of Duluth every day. She posts a photo of each journey on social media and is apart of Women Hike Duluth. Larson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to showcase her hikes and experiences. Her goal is to encourage people to get outside, explore the northland and the many…
DULUTH, Minn. — The popular Duluth Junk Hunt is back this fall at the DECC! Treasure hunters can find repurposed antiques, vintage clothing and handmade items throughout the three-day event inside the DECC’s South Pioneer Hall. More than 140 vendors saw the first wave of shoppers who got an early look at what booths have to offer. The market pops…
