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New Taqueria Opening Soon in Canal Park

DULUTH, MN - Canal Park will soon be home to a new taqueria. Chachos, located on Canal Park Drive, will feature fast, in and out tacos along with a few other Mexican favorites. Co-owners Alex…

Food Truck Season Upon Us

DULUTH, Minn.-- Around this time of year, food trucks start making their rounds to different locations and giving the public some variety. We spoke with one business today who specializes in…

DULUTH, Minn.-- Get Downtown week is nearing and some of the cities most popular restaurants, breweries and retailers are participating in this week long event. Typically called "Eat Downtown" Restaurant Week, the Duluth's Greater…

Will Smith Gets 10-year Oscars Ban Over Chris Rock Slap

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy…

Midday Update 4-8-22

News and weather for this Friday, April 8th from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.

Coffee Conversation: AAD Shrine Circus Returns to Amsoil for 100th Year of Thrills, Smiles

DULUTH, Minn.- Pepper the Clown is one of many excited for the AAD Shrine Circus to return to Amsoil Arena this Saturday after missing the last couple of years due to COVID. The circus…

Morning Update 4-8-22

Happy Friday! Start the end of the week with news and weather from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.

Active Adventures: Pickleball at Duluth Indoor Sports Center

In this weeks Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama tries his hand at pickleball. There is a regular group of players at the Duluth Indoor Sports Center on Rice Lake Rd. who play several…

Bent Paddle Brewing Unveils New Look For Year-Round Beers

DULUTH, Minn. - For the first time since their launch in 2013, Bent Paddle Brewing is changing the way its main year-round beers look with a brand refresh. New packaging began Thursday for their Venture…

Several Duluth Area Leaders Call for Climate Bill to Pass U.S. Senate

DULUTH, Minn. - Several of Duluth’s local and statehouse leaders are pushing for more action in Washington to combat climate change. Duluth Council Member Mike Mayou cites recent extreme weather events, from the flooding in…

Duluth Folk School Designs Ukrainian Eggs Known As Pysanky For Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Folk School held a fundraiser Thursday making traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs called pysanky. With invasions in Ukraine, the Folk School is offering extra sessions of this class in hopes…

Special Report: Road To, Beyond CODA for Duluth's Daniel Durant

DULUTH, Minn.- While the glitz and glam of the Oscars can seem like the ultimate achievement for a film, this year's Best Picture CODA and the Duluth-native in its cast are accomplishing more…

Trains Getting Back on Track

DULUTH, Minn.-- It's almost that time of year again for the trains to hit the tracks and the North Shore Scenic Railroad. The trains have been worked on and the crew at The Depot…

Gitchee Gumee Brewfest Returns

Superior, Wisc.-- The Gitchee Gumee Brewfest returns this weekend at Superior's Wessman Arena. In years past the festival has been a local favorite and a great way to give back to the community. The Brewfest…

DECC Begins Tradition of Autographs

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is starting a new tradition to remember the stars and entertainers who pass through year after year. There are only three signatures on the wall so far.…

Duluth Fire Stations Open Back Up to the Public

After being shut down from the public for more than two years because of COVID, Duluth fire stations are back open. Firefighters can now give school groups and the public tours of the fire engines…

National Beer Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday is National Beer Day, a day that's been celebrated on this date since 2009. Beer is like a full food menu for drinks, with different styles and subtle flavors. There's approachable…

Historic Budget Proposal for Minnesota Housing

DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was in Duluth discussing housing investments desperately needed in the state. A roundtable included a Minnesota Housing Commissioner, Mayor Emily Larson, and supportive housing providers and…

Umd Public Health Students Celebrate National Public Health Week By Giving Out Wellness Kits

UMD Public Health Students Give Out Personal Wellness Kits

UMD Public Health students are teaming up with the Kirby Program Board to promote good health on campus for National Public Health…

UWS Partnering with CASDA for Clothesline Project

The University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) is partnering with the Center for Sexual and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) for the Clothesline Project, raising awareness about sexual assault. The Clothesline Project provides…

Skyline Parkway Portions To Remain Closed Until May 31st

Portions of Skyline Parkway Will Remain Closed Until May 31st

Due to the prolonged wet weather the Northland has been experiencing, the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division have made the decision to keep portions Skyline…

After Two Years Without Pancake Day, The Lions Club's Annual Event is Back

The 63rd annual Lions Club Pancake Day is back after canceling in the past years due to the pandemic. Pancake Day is an all-you-can-eat affair with the goal of raising money for sight, hearing and diabetes needs in the community.…

UW Delays Free Speech Survey After Interim Chancellor Quit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A University of Wisconsin-Stout professor has decided to delay sending a survey to UW System students about their thoughts on free speech until fall after an interim chancellor resigned over the questionnaire. UW-Stout's Menard Center for…