All The Buzz In The Northland, Weekend of May 5, 2023
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. May 5, 6-9 p.m.: American Runner Kara Goucher to hold "Author Talk" event at…
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Arrowhead Youth Games Give Kids With Disabilities the Chance to Play
DULUTH, Minn. -- The weather was perfect Thursday for the Arrowhead Youth Games which gives kids with disabilities a chance to get in on all types of adapted recreational activities. More than 300 students…
St. Louis County Roads Update: All Flooded County Roads Have Reopened
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- St. Louis County has announced that all flooded county roads have reopened since being closed the last few weeks. According to a press release, Highway 29 will remain closed due to its deteriorated condition. Many…
St. Luke's Celebrates Next Steps Of New Expansion Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- The weather cooperated, and it was a beautiful day for a ceremonial groundbreaking. In fact, you might say it was just what the doctor ordered. St. Luke's was celebrating the…
Fox Along the North Shore: Geological History of the Waterfalls
DULUTH, Minn -- Along the North Shore of Lake Superior, there are numerous waterfalls, each with their own beauty and awe. Despite their unique appearance, they share a common history in how they…
WHO Downgrades COVID Pandemic, Says It’s No Longer Emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million…
Lake Superior College Hosts Robot Wars
DULUTH, Minn. -- Students were battling it out Thursday at Lake Superior College. It's called Robot Wars! LSC students in the Machine Tool, Welding, and Engineering CAD program are teaming up with Wrenshall High…
64th Annual Lions Club Pancake Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- All day the batter was flowing and the flap jacks were flipping at the DECC for The Duluth Lions Club's 64th Annual Pancake day. Lines of people poured into Pioneer Hall to…
New Movie Filming in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lights, Camera, Action!! A new holiday movie is being filmed in Duluth coming from the same producer of "Merry Kiss Cam" which was shot and based in Duluth. "Rescuing Christmas" starring Rachael…
I-35 Twin Ports Interchange Traffic Changes Starting May 8
DULUTH, Minn. -- Beginning May 8 drivers can expect traffic changes on I-35 through the Twin Ports Interchange project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says there will be two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound side. This is so crews can…
Official: Gunman Kills 3, Then Self In Rural Georgia Town
(AP) -- A Georgia man shot two of his relatives and a fast food worker dead before killing himself on Thursday in rural south Georgia, the local coroner said. The shooter killed his mother and grandmother at two neighboring homes…
Evers Promises To Veto GOP Local Aid Increase Plan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers promised Thursday to veto a wide-ranging Republican plan to bolster aid to local governments, saying the measure moving rapidly through the GOP-controlled Legislature doesn’t give enough unrestricted money to communities struggling to pay for…
Grand Opening Of New Carlton County Airport Hanger
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Carlton County Airport in Cloquet had the grand opening for their new Fixed-Base Operator Hanger. This new Hanger will act as a training facility for major airports as well as…
Multiple Structure Fires In Aurora, No Injuries Reported
AURORA, Minn. -- Multiple structure fires broke out Wednesday night in Aurora, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Just after 7 p.m. a garage and vehicles were reported to be on fire on the 5400 block of Highway…
Lake Superior Medical Equipment Reopens In New Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Medical Equipment is reopening in a new location after a fire destroyed their old location in the Central Hillside neighborhood just 8 months ago. The store which sat next to…
Pancake Day At The DECC Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Lions Club is all set up and ready to go for Thursday's 64th annual Pancake Day at the DECC. Organizers are hoping the popular fundraiser can attract 10,000 hungry…
Docks In Place, Charter Boats Arrive In Duluth's Minnesota Slip
DULUTH, Minn. – Capt. Riley Leslie of Happy Hooker Charters, one of Duluth’s premiere charter fishing companies, is back in the water for the season in the Minnesota Slip. Crews got the docks loaded…
UPDATE: **FOUND** Cloquet Police Issue Missing Person Alert For 12-Year-Old Boy
**UPDATE** 5:48 AM, Thurs. May 4 -- The Cloquet Police Department has confirmed Friedman has been found safe and is back home with family. CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public's help locating 12-year-old Leon Roy…
Duluth-Based Maurices Makes Cuts To Staffing Amid Economic Downturn
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth-based Maurices recently laid off two dozen employees. The 24 employees were let go April 18 within corporate offices and field positions. Company officials told FOX 21 the reduction in staffing was needed to deal with the…
Enger Park Golf Course Opens; Rising Costs Delay Irrigation Work
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 2023 golf season is officially underway in the Northland. In Duluth, Enger Park Golf Course opened 18 of its 27 holes Wednesday. For some, Enger opening is a…
Man Accused Of Attacking MSOP Counselor Charged With Attempted Murder
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Attempted murder and assault charges have been filed against a man accused of attacking a staff member Monday at the Moose Lake Sex Offender Program. Nicolas Ladell Aron-Jones, 29, has been committed at MSOP as a…
Congdon Park Elementary School Takes Part In National Bike To School Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wednesday morning students from Congdon Park Elementary School took part in National Bike to School Day. Around 130 kids, parents, and community leaders biked with even more walking. The day is to raise awareness of the need…
1 Dead, 4 Hurt In Shooting Inside Atlanta Medical Building
ATLANTA (AP) — One person was fatally shot and at least four others injured Wednesday in a shooting at a medical building in Midtown Atlanta, police said. Atlanta police said there had been no additional shots fired since the initial…
Day 3 Of Homegrown Musical Festival At The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tuesday was day 3 of the Homegrown Music Festival and the DECC was packed. This was the biggest venue in Homegrown history. There were specialty drinks, festive food, and band…
Northland Community Reflects Canadian Singer-Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot
DULUTH, Minn. -- We pay our respects Tuesday to Canadian Singer and Songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away Monday. Lightfoot had recently just canceled his 2023 concert schedule due to health issues a month before…
12th Annual Iron Range Science And Engineering Festival In Chisholm
CHISHOLM, Minn. -- Over the next few days 1,200 students will be at the Iron Range Science and Engineering Festival. It's all happening at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Students are able to…
Connecting Principles: SmartLab Coming Soon to Chisholm Public Schools
CHISHOLM, Minn. -- In this week's Connecting Principle's segment, we checked in with Chisholm Public Schools as they gear up to add a new SmartLab class to school grounds. Principal Mark Morrison and English Teacher Brady Boehm joined FOX21 via…
Coffee Conversation: New Wine Ministries Presents "The Sound Of Music"
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Zion Lutheran's New Wine Ministries group presents a classical rendition of "The Sound Of Music." The performance is held to raise funds for the groups annual tour, this year to Washington D.C., in June. Group members Ben…
Minnesota House Approves Paid Family Leave Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota. The bill was passed Tuesday night on a 68 to 64 vote. When Gen Zers…
Duluth Chamber Of Commerce Encourages People To Run For Public Office
DULUTH, Minn. -- Have you ever considered running for public office? The Duluth Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum at the Garden Event Center Tuesday to encourage those who are interested to run.…
