Northland Happenings, Weekend of January 27, 2023
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, Fox 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you.
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Lincoln Park Winter Farmers Market
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lincoln Park Farmers market usually runs during the summer, but on Thursday vendors had a chance to take part in a Winter Market. It was held at the Harrison Community…
Coffee Conversation: Todd Eckart Previews Buddy Holly Benefit Concert
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local talent to gather and hold 'A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly and the Late 50s' benefit concert for the Duluth Armory on Sunday. Musician Todd Eckart joined FOX21 on the morning show to play…
Incorrect Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries Leads to Garbage Truck Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday, a load of trash caught fire in one of Hartel's Disposal trucks due to improper disposal of rechargeable batteries. The truck was in route to WLSSD's transfer station when the…
Stauber Talks About U.S. Connection To Congo Child Labor For Mining After Order To Protect BWCAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08) said on Thursday that the Biden administration's decision to section off 350-square miles of the Superior National Forest from mining projects for 20 years means…
Fun Outside As Preparations Are Underway For Lake Superior Ice Festival
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival begins Friday afternoon in Superior. The event takes place all over Barkers Island. Preparations for the two-day festival were underway Thursday afternoon. Crews were clearing…
Damiano Center Hosts Community Event For Those In Need
DULUTH, Minn. -- Every October and January a community event is held as a one-stop-shop service for Northland members in need. Thursday, the Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect that involved local organizations…
Duluth School District Working to Prevent Future Route Cancellations
DULUTH, Minn -- Wednesday morning, the Duluth School District was forced to cancel bus routes on the west side of the district due to a staffing shortage. When bus drivers call out, the district…
Superintendent Says Cherry School's Noxious Smell Likely Fixed After Propane Leak
CHERRY, Minn. -- After complaints of a noxious odor at the Cherry School, the superintendent says the issue is now hopefully fixed. Dr. Reggie Engebritson, the superintendent of St. Louis County Schools, said on Wednesday that the district "found a…
DA: 5 Memphis Cops ‘All Responsible’ For Tyre Nichols’ Death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.…
Abortion Front And Center In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race launched Thursday. The winner…
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty To Leaving Newborn To Die
RED WING, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman admitted in a guilty plea Wednesday that she left her newborn baby boy to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003. Jennifer Matter, 50, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…
Minnesota Boundary Waters: US Moves To Protect Area From Planned Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order closing over 350 square…
St. Luke's Volunteer Receives State Award
DULUTH, Minn. -- One community member now holds a commendable state award for more than 25 years spent volunteering at St. Luke's. Wednesday, Linda Tezak was granted the "Presidents Award" from Minnesota Association…
Volunteer Opportunities At CHUM In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you are looking for ways to get involved in your community, you just might find that it's even more rewarding than you expected. Case in point are some of the…
Gooseberry Falls Park in the Winter
Duluth, Minn. -- It’s been a very snowy winter, and now the deep cold is moving in. This could mean that Cabin Fever is at your doorstep and it’s time to begin to fight…
Miner's Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Donation To Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army is walking away with over $90,000, nearly double what they usually receive, thanks to a new campaign by Miner's Incorporated. At select Northland Super Ones, the Register Campaign…
St Louis River Alliance Hosts Winter Fun Event
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.-- In Gary New Duluth, a special Winter Fun event was held at the local YMCA by the St. Louis River Alliance. From hot chocolate, to a bonfire, and even snowshoeing, there were…
DPD Looking for Applicants for Citizen Police Academy
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is looking for more applicants to join their upcoming Citizen Police Academy. It's a 12-week program that the DPD puts on every year as a way for community…
Superior High School Hosts Career Fair
SUPERIOR, Wisc-- Students at Superior High School got a chance to explore options for future careers. The 2 hour long career fair was open for all grades, 9 to 12. With booths from Lake…
Walz Extends Unemployment Pay For Northeast Minnesota Miners
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed his second bill of the young 2023 legislative session Wednesday, extending unemployment benefits for six months for more than 400 laid-off workers at Northshore Mining. Northshore Mining shut down May 1,…
Faculty Calls On Embattled Minnesota College Head To Resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Faculty leaders at a Minnesota college that dismissed an art history instructor who showed depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in a course have overwhelmingly called for the university president to resign. Faculty leaders at Hamline University said…
Tax Season Already? Some Tips For Avoiding Stress And Scams
NEW YORK (AP) — For many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid…
Minnesota 'Name A Snowplow' Finalists Announced
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The finalists for MnDOT’s 2022-2023 "Name a Snowplow" are in and the voting is open. MnDOT announced the 60 finalists Wednesday morning, which include "Miracle on Ice," "Taylor Drift" and "Camp Scoopy". The finalists were selected from over…
Chum Food Shelf Program In Need Of Drivers
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you need food, just head to the grocery store. For some people it is not that easy. Chum's food shelf is looking for volunteer drivers to make deliveries every other…
Baby Item Donations Still Needed for the Northland's Largest Baby Shower
DULUTH, Minn. -- People across the Northland are feeling the effects of rising costs, especially families who are expecting or who may have just had a newborn. For five years now, Life 97.3 and…
Coffee Conversation: Two Harbors Musher Gears Up for Beargrease Race
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two Harbors Musher Colleen Wallin and sled dog Maple joined FOX21 on the morning show ahead of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon this weekend. The Beargrease Marathon starts at…
Evers Promises A Tax Cut, Compromise To Increase Funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state’s sales tax revenue to help fund local communities, including police and emergency services, while he…
Steppers Dance Show Returns
DULUTH, Minn. - The Steppers Dance Show featuring dancers from a range of teams and studios returned Tuesday for the first time since 2019. About 16 teams attended, showcasing a total of 35 routines. The…
New Veterans Memorial Park to be Built in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Minn. - A new Veterans Memorial Park is being constructed in Rice Lake to honor those who have served in the military. The project is being put on by the Duluth Honor Guard…
