All The Buzz In The Northland, Weekend of April 28, 2023
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. April 28-30: Go, Dog. Go! At the West Theater in Duluth. April 29,…
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Fox Along the North Shore: Gooseberry Falls
TWO HARBORS, Minn -- There are eight state parks spread out along the scenic North Shore. One landmark in particular started to gain popularity among tourists during the 1920s. Then, in 1937, Gooseberry Falls became…
St. Scholastica Graduate Receives National Red Cross Volunteer Award
DULUTH, Minn. -- A St. Scholastica graduate is being recognized for her hard work as a Red Cross volunteer. Amy Leopold received the Navin Narayan Excellence in Youth Leadership Award. Which is the highest…
Duluth Public Schools Graduation Rate Increases
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Public Schools reported good news Thursday regarding four-year graduation rates. For the school year of 2022, 76.66% of Duluth Public School seniors graduated in four years, and that exceeds the pre-pandemic level. Superintendent John Magas sees…
Duluth Celebrates The Life Of Judge Sally Tarnowski
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth born-and-raised attorney and judge was remembered by friends, family and colleagues Thursday during a memorial at the DECC. Judge Sally Tarnowski died unexpectedly in March when she was struck by…
MN House, Senate Pass 'Northern Lights Express' Funding In Transportation Bills
DULUTH, Minn. -- For the first time ever, the Northern Lights Express project now has financial backing from the Minnesota House and the Senate. The Senate has approved $50 million toward the passenger rail service between the Twin Ports and…
Safety Training for Companies That Work Near Trains
DULUTH, MINN. -- Safety training is an important part of just about everyone’s employment. For companies that respond to train derailments, safety training can literally mean the difference between going home and being seriously hurt or…
Scandinavian Ham Pies At Ledge Rock Grille In Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection, we take you to the Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages to preview a steamy event being cooked up along the North Shore.
Cenovus Says Superior Refinery Will Be Fully Back On Line by June
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It was five years ago that the skies over Superior were filled with thick black smoke. Wednesday, the owners of the refinery said they have slowly ramped up to about half capacity,…
Duluth YMCA Celebrates Afterschool Professionals
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Area YMCA celebrates its afterschool professionals for national afterschool appreciation week. This week is about appreciating and advocating for those who work with this communities' youths during out-of-school hours. The…
Washington, Minnesota Become Trans Refuges, Shield Abortions
SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday signed into law legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment. They are the latest blue states to enact safeguards against…
American Heart Association Hosts Annual Go Red For Women Event At The DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- The American Heart Association and St. Lukes's hosted their 19th annual Go Red for Women event. 200 people were wearing red in support for women's cardiovascular disease. With heart disease becoming…
Duluth Fire Department: Man Found Alive In Water Near Pier B
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was found in the water outside near Pier B, according to a press release from the Duluth Fire Department. The fire department says they responded to a…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Lions Club’s 64th Annual Pancake Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- How high can you stack 'em? The Duluth Lions Club community-favorite fundraiser, Pancake Day, is back for its 64th year at the DECC on Thursday, May 4. Pancake Day is a major fundraising event for the Duluth…
Duluth Coffee Company Now Serves Breakfast Food
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local coffee shop is expanding their menu, and it's not just new drinks. Duluth Coffee Company is now serving breakfast! The shop has been open for over 10 years bringing…
Jerry Springer, Politician-Turned-TV Ringmaster, Dies At 79
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79. At…
Lake Superior Zoo Introduces Red Panda, Zoozee
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Zoo officially has a new resident named Zoozee. They are making preparations to open up a new outside exhibit that will feature Zoozee the red panda. The zoo…
Students Explore Trade Careers At Construct Tomorrow 2-Day Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- High school students from around the Twin Ports are getting a chance to explore construction trade careers. It is a 2-day event at the DECC called Construct Tomorrow. Students get a…
MnDOT Begins Cleanup Of Duluth Homeless Encampment
DULUTH, Minn. - Cleanup of a problematic homeless encampment in Duluth has begun. MnDOT crews have removed…
Superior Fire Dept. Takes Advantage Of Abandoned Building For Training
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The dangers of firefighting are very real, and that means dozens of hours of training every year. On Wednesday, Superior firefighters got an opportunity to get the best type of training…
House Republicans Pass US Debt Bill, Push Biden On Spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government’s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep spending restrictions, a tactical victory for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he challenges President Joe Biden to negotiate and prevent a catastrophic federal…
Duluth Breweries Do Well in Statewide Competition
DULUTH, MINN. -- Four Local Breweries were recently named as winners in the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Award Program. Canal Park Brewing Company placed first in the American Wheat & Cream Ales category, with its 'Clear Waters Cream Ale'. In…
Hermantown Robotics Team Reflects on Trip to World's Championship
HOUSTON, Texas -- The Hermantown robotics team recently returned from their trip to Houston, Texas and the Robotics World’s Championship. During the competition they had several ups and downs including cables getting unplugged and…
UMD's Service Sorority Hosts Fundraiser To Benefit Family Members
DULUTH, Minn. -- Every year a service sorority at UMD puts on a fundraiser to raise money for causes they are passionate about. This year the cause was closer to home as Gamma…
Security Jewelers Offers Special Deals During Get Downtown Week
DULUTH, Minn. -- This week is Get Downtown Week in Duluth, and many local businesses are offering special deals and discounts to invite people to check them out. Security Jewelers on West Superior Street…
Coffee Conversation: Law Day 5K Fundraiser in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) is holding a Law Day 5K on April 30 to raise funds for its mission; providing civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Nate Grizzle with LASNEM joined…
Meet a Member of Minnesota's Woodworking Guild
BRULE, Wis.-- A member of the Minnesota Woodworkers guild that makes automata interactive hand-carved wood sculptures and gears will be showing off her work at the upcoming Northern Woods Exhibition. Cecilia Schiller will display her…
Rambler Food Truck Opening Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of the year again, after a long winter it's finally food trucks time, they are back on the street, serving up delicious menu items in the Northland. The Rambler…
Structure Fire Takes Down Power Lines, Flammable Materials Inside
DULUTH, Minn. -- A two-stall detached garage deemed total loss after multiple crews respond to a structure fire the night of Tuesday, April 25 on the 6300 block of Pizarro Street in Duluth. At 10:53 pm, the Duluth Fire Department…
Brother, Sister Of Fire Victims Thank Duluth Firefighters, Community
DULUTH, Minn. – A brother and sister who lost their sister and nephew in a weekend apartment fire in Duluth are thanking the firefighters who tried to save their relatives and for the outpouring…
