All the Buzz in the Northland this Weekend (11/17)
NORTHLAND — If you want to know all the buzz this weekend, here’s a list of events swarming through the Northland.
Latest Headlines
One Roof Community Housing Celebrates New Community Land Trust Homes In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two new affordable homes have now been listed on the market thanks to One Roof Community Housing in Duluth. The houses are Community Land Trust Homes which will sell to household…
Duluth Starbucks Workers Participate In One-Day Strike
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thursday thousands of Starbucks workers participated in a one-day strike called the Red Cup Rebellion. The strike included Duluth Starbucks workers. The workers say the company is illegally refusing to bargain…
HIBBING: One Dead After Fatal Car Accident on Highway 169
HIBBING, Minn. -- One person is dead after a fatal car accident Thursday night on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 International Straight Truck was traveling East on Grace Road across the Southbound lanes of…
Update: Superior Firefighters Battle Wind-Driven Fire On Wisconsin Point
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior firefighters battled a wind-driver wildfire on Wisconsin Point Thursday evening. Multiple fire department units responded around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Moccasin Mike Road and Lake Shore Drive. Fire crews…
'Ruth House Twin Ports' To Close 'Free Store' In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A free store in the heart of downtown Superior is closing in December. Ruth House Twin Ports posted on social media Thursday that said “it’s with a sad heart” that…
One Teen Dead After Single Vehicle Crash Near Orr, Another In Critical Condition
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- A single vehicle accident has left one teen dead and another in critical condition. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. responders and law enforcement reported to a crash…
Carlton County Animal Rescue Raising Money As Dangerous Cold Conditions Approach
Dozens of nonprofits and schools across the Northland are making an extra push for fundraising today. It's the 15th Annual Give to the Max Day and thousands of organizations across Minnesota are…
Utility Companies Warn Customers Of Payment Scammers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are working together to warn customers not to fall for payment scams. It is all part of Utilities United Against Scams Day. The most…
Watch for School Buses with Stop Arm Extended
Duluth, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department and Voyageur Bus Company are working to inform and educate drivers about the importance of stopping for school buses when the lights are flashing and the…
Warmer Weather Causes Winter Season Delays For Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. -- For some the warm weather in Duluth may be great, but for skiing and snowboarding operations such as Spirit Mountain it is delaying the start of their winter season. Usually, Spirit…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Fiber Guild Annual Fiber Fair & Sale
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Fiber Guild's Annual Fiber Fair & Sale will return on November 18 to the First United Methodist Church (The Coppertop) in Duluth. Duluth Fiber Guild President Kit Sitter joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead…
Duluth Woman Charged After 'Severely Malnourished' Dog Dies
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth woman has been charged in the death of a pit bull that Animal Allies said was the worst case of animal abuse they've ever seen. …
Second Missing Canoeist's Body Recovered In Wascott
(Nov. 15) -- Searchers from the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office located and recovered the body of 27-year-old Andrew DeRock, according to a release from Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard. DeRock had been missing…
Cenovus Superior Refinery Responds To Third-Party Railcar Leak
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cenovus Superior Refinery responded to an emergency railcar leak Tuesday. Cenovus Energy told FOX 21 the railcar was not theirs but belonged to a railroad company with cars at the plant. On…
Bayfield District Attorney Named Wisconsin DA of the Year
A Northland attorney got some major recognition today. Bayfield's Kimberly Lawton was named Wisconsin District Attorney of the Year. In the last seven years, Lawton has handled over 1,000 criminal cases.…
Wisconsin State Senate Approves Downsized Milwaukee Brewers Stadium Repair Bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers approved a plan Tuesday to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, pushing the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk despite arguments that the…
First Women Innovators Conference Hosted At UMD And U Of M At Same Time
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Tuesday for the first time the Women Innovators Conference which has historically been held at the U of M campus in the cities was also held at the same time…
Business In Proctor Recreates Election Lawn Signs Into New Items
PROCTOR, Minn. -- The general election in Duluth was a week ago Tuesday and some people may still have election signs out on their front lawn. Well, there is something you can do with…
Coffee Conversation: Christner and Roufs of Denfeld Girls Swim & Dive to Compete at State
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two competitors from Denfeld High School Girls Swim & Dive will compete in Class A of the 2023 State Tournament November 16-18 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. In the Section 7A standings, senior Liv Christner…
A Man Arrested Over Death Of A Hockey Player Whose Neck Was Cut With Skate Blade Is Released On Bail
LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for…
Joel Sipress On Duluth Mayoral Race: 'State DFL's Hit Job On Roger Cost Emily Votes'
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a week since one of the most contentious mayoral races in Duluth's history came to an end with Roger Reinert defeating incumbent Emily Larson. And now, leaders in the DFL…
Arrest Made in Death of Adam Johnson
DULUTH, Minn. -- A little more than two weeks after Adam Johnson died after being cut by a skate blade, local police have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter. In a release…
Animal Allies Loses Lovebug To 'Worst Case Of Abuse'
Lovebug was a dog whose story captured the hearts and minds of the Duluth community. Starving and emaciated, he was brought to Animal Allies late Friday afternoon. A team of staffers there kicked into emergency…
UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried…
Tens Of Thousands Of Supporters Of Israel Rally In Washington, Crying ‘Never Again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight against Hamas and crying “never again.” The “March for Israel” offered a resounding and bipartisan…
Superior Meats Has You Covered For Holiday Meals
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's time to start talking turkey. Superior Meats on Tower Avenue is gearing up to serve your Thanksgiving needs. Turkeys are available starting this Friday. Aside from the traditional bird, they've…
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter Following Death Of Hockey Player Adam Johnson
ENGLAND -- An arrest has been made following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson who died after suffering a serious neck injury from a skate after colliding with another player during a game on October 28. Adam was playing…
Superior Mayor, Some Councilors Now Against Proposed Natural Gas Plant; Labor Not Happy
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If Superior Mayor Jim Paine has it his way, Minnesota Power and its partners will not be allowed to build a natural gas plant (Nemadji Trail Energy Center) near the Enbridge Energy…
St. Louis Co. Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest In 'Severe Animal Neglect Case'
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest Monday evening in what investigators call "a severe animal neglect case." The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media to say a pit bull named Gio was…
