Excitement Brews Early on Grandma's Race-Day
TWO HARBORS, Minn.--Excitement ran high on race-day, Saturday, with the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon that kicked off at 5:50 a.m., a little more than an hour later it was time for the main…
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Motorcycle Crashes Near Ely
ELY, MINN. -- First responders and law enforcement responded to a motorcycle crash just north of Ely on Friday. The 65-year-old driver reported that he lost control of the bike while he was…
Chow Haul Food Truck Crashes and Burns
DULUTH, MINN. -- One of Duluth’s oldest food trucks had a rough afternoon when it ended its day in a wreck Chow Haul has been in the area serving its food for more than…
Elisha Barno Makes It 5 Grandma's Marathon Victories, Hagans Unseats Lindwurm in Women's Race
DULUTH, Minn.- After being inducted into the Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame on Friday, Elisha Barno followed up that honor by winning the full Grandma's Marathon on Saturday. Barno now has a marathon-leading…
Pike Snags 5th Overall Grandma's Win in Wheelchair Division, Fesemyer Earns 1st
DULUTH, Minn.- Aaron Pike is once again the Grandma's Marathon male wheelchair division winner. He picked up his 5th overall win with a time of 1:27:34. Pike has now gone back to back, previously…
Montoya Breaks Course Record in Grandma's Half, Reichow Takes Top Honors for Men
DULUTH, Minn.- Kara Goucher's course record in the Grandma's Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is no more. On Saturday, Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26 to take 1st…
Newcomers Eye Big Debut in 2023 Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- The Grandma's Marathon brings in plenty of new faces for elite runners. A couple of debuts are scheduled for tomorrow. In the men's division, Kevin Lynch will run Grandma's for the first…
The Push for Life: Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Run in Grandma's for Those Who Can't
DULUTH, Minn.- Early Saturday morning, thousands of racers will begin the 26.2 mile trek from Two Harbors to Canal Park, each with one goal in mind. Two of those racers will embark on…
Shea Wins William A. Irvin 5K for 2nd Time, Cerbin-Bohach Takes Women's Title
DULUTH, Minn.- The William A. Irvin 5K officially kicked off Grandma's Marathon on Friday night. In the men's race, we now have a two-time champion. Mason Shea crossed the finish line with a time…
Bad Axe Tool Works Provides Classes To Learn How To Sharpen Tools
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- One class in Superior is teaching people how to sharpen hand tools. Bad Axe Tool Works is a company selling custom saws, and also providing seminars for those who use hand saws…
Essentia Health Prepared For Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Grandma's Marathon happening Saturday, Essentia Health is preparing for any possible injuries or emergencies that could happen. They have many medical tents set up. As well as ski patrol, EMT's on…
Local Store Shows Off Gifts Ahead of Father's Day
DULUTH, Minn. --It's crunch time if you're still looking for that perfect father’s day gift, but there is a lot to choose from. One local company demonstrates its products to show gift options for…
Youngsters and Parents Have Reasons to Love Grandma('s)
If spaghetti and carb-loading aren't your thing, how about just getting outside on a great day? Especially if you're a kid. Or a parent who wants a kid to burn off some sugar. An event Friday at Bayfront was aimed…
Ondoro & Lindwurm Look to Defend Grandma's Marathon Crowns
DULUTH, Minn.- All of the elite Grandma's Marathon runners made their way to Duluth on Friday. That includes two two-time champions who have hopes of making it three come Saturday. On the men's side, Dominic…
Spaghetti and Other Motivations Fuel Grandma's Runners
Something that always goes well before twenty-six miles of running, is twenty-six miles of spaghetti noodles. Visitors could start slurping their noodles and sauce at the DECC beginning at eleven Friday morning. There are many traditions associated with Grandma's, and…
Minnesota Discovery Center Hosting Summer Concerts
CHISHOLM, Minn. -- The Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm has a fun summer ahead as they are hosting concerts in their 1,600 seat amphitheater. The concerts continue Thursday night as Blackhawk with the Christopher David…
Esko Baseball Shuts Out Perham for First-Ever State Championship Title
ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. "We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is…
Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for Grandma's Marathon on Saturday. Motorists can expect man road closures and traffic backups. Below is the press release from the police department: Saturday, June 17: Road Closures Scenic…
Aircraft Lands On I-35 Near Barnum
UPDATE (June 16, 2:40 p.m.) -- The Minnesota State Patrol says it was a small single-engine aircraft that made an emergency landing on I-35. The airplane then stopped in the roadside ditch, landing safely. The state patrol says no injuries were…
Justice Department Accuses Minneapolis Police Of Rights Violations After George Floyd’s Killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department alleged Friday that Minneapolis police have systematically discriminated against Black and Native American people for years and often violated constitutional rights following a sweeping investigation that began after George Floyd was killed. The two-year…
Coffee Conversation: Runner, Author, and Activist -- Alison Mariella Désir
DULUTH, Minn. -- Runner, Author, and Activist Alison Mariella Désir made the trek to Duluth from Seattle this weekend for Grandma's Marathon, but her mission here runs much deeper than the physical race. Her book, 'Running While Black', is one…
Fox Along the North Shore: Cascade River State Park
LUTSEN, Minn. -- Now that summer weather is here and the kids are out of school, the North Shore is starting to see more visitors. We recently stopped at Cascade River State Park and met…
Coffee Conversation: Runner Tony Loyd Talks Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- Runner Tony Loyd joined FOX21 on the morning newscast ahead of Grandma's Marathon to talk about his love for the annual event, his many experiences in the running world, the tough reality of being an injured athlete,…
Duluth Police: Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Grandma's Marathon For Friday Events
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department released a traffic advisory for events happening Friday as a part of Grandma's Marathon. Below is the press release from the police department: WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K: Traffic Advisory - Friday, June 16,…
Relatives Of William A. Irvin In Duluth To Participate In 5k
DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular kickoff event for Grandma's Marathon brought a special family to Duluth. Direct descendants of William A. Irvin, who the famous ore boat in Canal Park is named after, came…
Preparations For Grandma's Marathon Annual Spaghetti Dinner Underway
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Grandma's Marathon tradition is taking place Friday and preparations are underway at the DECC. It's the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. The annual pre-race meal consists of 2,200 pounds of pasta and…
Essentia Fitness Expo is on at the DECC; Grandma's Race-Day Registration Open
DULUTH, Minn.--You could argue that Grandma’s Marathon officially started today with crowds of people gathering at the DECC for the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Runners, spectators, and the community were welcomed to browse through…
Closures Begin As Wildfire Burns In BWCAW
The Superior National Forest said a 20 to 30 acre wildfire continues to burn in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness Thursday. The fire broke out this week near Pike Lake about 10 miles away…
International Falls: Future of The River Golf Course Uncertain
The golf season is in full swing, but the future of the only golf course in the city of International Falls remains uncertain. The privately owned course has not opened yet, and community members searching…
Day of Remembrance for Three Men Lynched in 1920
DULUTH, MINN. The Annual Day of Remembrance for the three men lynched in Duluth in 1920, was held at the memorial located in downtown Duluth. The three men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson, and…
