New Owners of Knife Island Campground Making Improvements
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…
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Knowing Your Neighbor: Food Farm
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…
Weightlifting Couple Raising the Bar
Regardless of what sport you play, almost everyone is interested in getting a little stronger. For some, that means heading to the gym. A Twin Ports couple has combined their love for each other with their love of lifting weights.…
Coffee Conversation: 'Visit Cook County' Natural Attractions
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…
Star-Studded Lineup Raises Funds for Youth in Heritage Summer Hockey Classic
DULUTH, Minn.- The stars were out tonight as some of the area's best professional hockey players took the ice at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Hockey lovers could indulge in a star-studded lineup with…
3 Women Recommended For Late Judge Sally Tarnowski's Duluth Seat
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…
Sheriff Issues Warning After Double Drowning In Lake Superior
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.…
Police: Man, 25, Attacked In Piedmont Heights Neighborhood
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…
Historic Civic Center's Fountain Broken, Could Be Dry All Summer
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…
Cedar And Stone Nordic Sauna Offers Many Experiences
DULUTH, Minn. -- Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna not only offers stress relieving experiences at Pier B Resort in Duluth, they bring them to your front door. Located on the hillside near West Duluth, the…
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Northland Host Annual Golf Scamble
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are teeing off with their annual golf scramble. They named it the "Tee Up Fore Kids Golf Classic" and all funds go toward the…
The Titan Implosion Will Be Investigated By An International Group Of Agencies
(AP) -- An international group of agencies is investigating what may have caused the Titan submersible to implode while carrying five people to the Titanic wreckage, and U.S. maritime officials say they’ll issue a report aimed at improving the safety of submersibles worldwide.…
High-Speed Internet Is A Necessity, President Biden Says, Pledging All US Will Have Access By 2030
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the…
Body of Gillis Lake Drowning Victim Found
BWCA, MINN. --On Friday, June 23, the body of Lester Jay Hochstetler, 18, of Clear Lake Wisconsin, was recovered from Gillis Lake where he had been canoeing with 3 other men. Hochstetler was missing after a canoe capsized late on…
New Insurance Company Open On West Central Entrance In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- An insurance company is inviting the community in by having some fun. Friday Isaacson and Associates LLC American Family Insurance had a grand opening for their new office. It's located on West…
Swimmer Who Drowned In Lake Nebagamon Identified
UPDATE (June 26, 11:08 a.m.) -- The adult swimmer who drowned in Lake Nebagamon Friday afternoon has been identified. The victim is 74-year-old George Goetz from Menomonee Falls. Police say he was in the area camping with a friend when…
Chum Selling Leftover Rhubarb Festival Pies
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Chum Rhubarb Festival is not quite over yet as there is one last chance to pick up a pie. At noon on Monday the leftover pies, crisp, and scones will be sold at Chum's office 102…
Coffee Conversation: Gordon, WI 'Good Neighbor Days' Celebration
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…
Zenith Bookstore Getting A New Look With New Mural Being Painted
DULUTH, Minn. -- Zenith Bookstore is getting a new look as a mural is being painted on the side of its building. The mural is 90 by 20 feet and is expected to take about…
2 Drown In Lake Superior After Cliff Dive At Black Beach
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…
Teen Identified In BWCAW Drowning
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…
Lutsen's Papa Charlie's Ruled A Total Loss After Fire
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.…
Unique Crafts, Artwork At Park Point Art Fair
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,…
Farm Doug Opens Farm For Tours, Wine Tasting
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…
Security Jewelers Hosts Block Party To Involve The Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 300 block of Superior Street is letting the community know that downtown is still thriving and has lots to offer. Security Jewelers is hosting what they call the Summer Showcase…
City Officials From Across Minnesota Gather At The DECC
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…
Rhubarb Festival Raises Money For Chum
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.…
Taste of Greece Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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…
Motorcycle Safety Classes Can Help at Any Age
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…
Fire Destroys Restaurant At Lutsen Mountains Ahead Of Busy 'Lutsen 99er'
LUTSEN, Minn. -- A fire has destroyed Papa Charlie's restaurant at Lutsen Mountains. The fire broke out sometime before 5 a.m. Saturday, according to a time stamp on a Lutsen camera. This fire…
