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Mama T's Smokin' Eats Now Open in Superior

SUPERIOR, WI - A new southern comfort bar and grill opened in South Superior today. Mama T’s Smokin' Eats is located across from Village Lanes in the old Hacienda building. The spot features burgers,…

Ribbon Cutting at The Sugar Shack Ice Cream Shop

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The Sugar Shack in Virginia has doubled in sweetness. On Monday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of its second shop. Here's the scoop, the original Sugar…

UPDATE: Dragon Boat Crash At Festival Shocks The Crowd: How It Happened

UPDATE (August 29, 4:50 p.m.) -- Fox 21 reached out to a festival organizer for the Dragon Boat Festival. They gave us an update regarding the crash and how it happened. The organizer said, "As for…

Pilot, Passenger Killed In Ultralight Crash In Minnesota

EMILY, Minn. (AP) — A pilot who gives rides over Minnesota lakes and a passenger were killed when the amphibious ultralight aircraft they were riding in crashed in north central Minnesota, according to the Crow Wing County sheriff officials. Authorities…

Biden Headed To Milwaukee, Pittsburgh On Labor Day

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, about two months before the election. Biden will speak at Milwaukee’s Laborfest celebration and will go to Pittsburgh where…

US: Review Of Possibly Privileged Trump Papers Already Over

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has completed its review of potentially privileged documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate this month and has identified “a limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information,” according to a court…

Student Athlete Green Bandana Project Returning To UMD

DULUTH, Minn. -- A nationwide mental health awareness campaign will return to UMD this school year. The Green Bandana Project was started by student athletes at UW-Madison in 2017, and has since spread…

Coffee Conversation: St Luke's Proctor Fitness Center Talks Back-To-School Health

DULUTH, Minn. -- Members of the St. Luke's Proctor Fitness Center stopped by the morning show Monday with some students from Proctor High School to talk about and demonstrate healthy back-to-school tips, benefits of exercise and mental health awareness. Part…

Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway: Mon., Aug. 29, 4-7 P.M.

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth School District is hosing a "Back-To-School Unity In Our Community" event at Bayfront Festival Park Monday, Aug. 29, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and…

Musicians To Take Over Vista Star For Concert Cruise Sept. 1

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth musician Marc Gartman is bringing together multiple local bands Thursday night for a concert cruise on the Vista Star. The S.S. Rock event is from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Early bird tickets are $25. Tickets…

Coffee Conversation: Lundeen Productions Talks Wedding, Senior GO Shows

DULUTH, Minn. -- Tracy Lundeen, owner of Lundeen Productions, stopped by the morning show Monday to talk about the upcoming Duluth Wedding Show -- Fall Showcase and the Senior GO Show at the DECC. …

NASA Scrubs Launch Of New Moon Rocket After Engine Problem

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA called off the launch of its mighty new moon rocket on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Monday after a last-minute cascade of problems culminating in unexplained engine trouble. The next launch…

Coming To A Theater Near You: $3 Movie Tickets For One Day

NEW YORK (AP) — For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office.…

Pumpkin Spice is Making its Way Back to the Northland

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- One local coffee shop in Superior is preparing for the fall season with some new drinks. Fall staples like pumpkin spice is officially making its return to Empire Coffee. As the northland waits…

Gary-New Duluth Hosts First "Far West Kidz Fest"

GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite the weather, families came outside to enjoy the Far West Kidz Fest and Car Show in Gary New Duluth. Inflatables and music filled the Rec Center, making one last…

Bloody Mary Fest Comes to Town

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Fans of a popular brunch drink gathered at the AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown to try vendors takes on the classic bloody mary. 16 different vendors brought along their unique…

Tribute Fest Helps Raise Money For Local Veterans

DULUTH, Minn.-- The sound of live music filled the air at Bayfront for this years Tribute Fest send off. The two day concert brought out veterans and community members to enjoy a festival that…

Dragon Boat Fest Makes Its Comeback

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The 18th annual Dragon Boat Festival kicked off over on Barkers Island in Superior Friday. The crowds were trickling in to celebrate the festivals first comeback, since the COVID-19 Pandemic canceled…

Groundbreaking for Lincoln Park Improvements

DULUTH, Minn. - After months of planning, work is underway on making improvements to Duluth’s Lincoln Park to make it more accessible and functional. Project goals include renovating the historic stone pavilion, moving the…

Lakehead Harvest Reunion Underway in Esko

ESKO, Minn. - The 61st annual Lakehead Harvest Reunion kicked off Friday in Esko. It runs through Sunday with a wide variety of activities. It’s a celebration of farm life and harvesting locally.…

The Tribute Fest Underway, Fundraising for Veteran Services

DULUTH, Minn. - If you enjoy the songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, KISS, Black Sabbath, and many other classic rock groups, Bayfront Festival Park is the place for you to be. The…

Northwoods Opens New Crisis Stabilization Shelter

DULUTH, Minn.-- Northwood Children's Services has officially opened a Crisis Stabilization Center to attend to the growing need of children experiencing mental health issues, especially after the past few years. "Unfortunately the pandemic, as everybody…

Iowa Man Died After Boat Capsized On Lake Superior

IRON COUNTY, Wis. -- A boat capsized on Lake Superior Thursday morning and an Iowa man is dead. According to the Iron County Sheriff's Department it happened just before 9 a.m. The Iron County Emergency Dispatch received a report of…

Chauvin Moved To Arizona Federal Pen In George Floyd Killing

(AP) -- Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing may be held…

Gary New Duluth To Host Day Of Family Fun And Car Show

DULUTH, Minn. -- There is another great option for kids and families Saturday. It's the Far West Kidz Fest and Car Show. It's all happening at the Gary New Duluth Rec. Center. There will be plenty of carnival games, entertainment,…

Individual Arrested In Canal Park Involving Gun

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department says a 22 year-old was arrested Thursday night in Canal Park involving a gun. In the 400 block of Canal Park Drive at 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Duluth Police Officers conducted a felony…

FBI Affidavit Shows Concerns About Documents At Trump Estate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday explaining the justification for this…

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