Mentor North Seeks new Mentors
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One event on Saturday aimed to find more area mentors, to continue to help and inspire youth in the Twin Ports. Mentor North, a group based in Duluth, offers one on one…
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Lake Avenue Flats Coming to Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new housing option is coming to Downtown Duluth. Lake Avenue Flats is a 30-unit building coming to the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street downtown in the old Gartner…
Head of the Lakes Fair Continues
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- After a quiet carnival in 2020, the Head of the Lakes Fair is back and better than ever with a few new rides and games, and so far they've been quite a…
House Fire on Tower Ave in Superior Update
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Superior fire crews responded to a house fire on the 23 hundred block of Tower Ave around 3:31 Friday afternoon. The call came in from a passerby, who reported thick smoke…
Humane Society Presents Upcoming Events at Head of the Lakes Fair
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One vendor at the Head of the Lakes Fair is happy to have the opportunity to teach the public about animals. The Humane Society of Douglas County is set up…
Ely Blueberry Fest Canceled
ELY, Minn.-- Ely's Blueberry/Art Festival is canceled due to severe storm damage, after returning from an off year last year. Some images from the Festival on Friday night, taken by Ryan Tischer of…
More Communities Across the Region Switching to Solar Power
DULUTH, Minn.- One Roof Community Housing teamed up with three other organizations to launch their campaign to help low-income homeowners go solar. The main goal of the "share the sun" campaign is to raise money…
Roundtable Talks Economic Recovery
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development or DEED, met with local community leaders to talk economic recovery for Northlanders post pandemic. The discussion covered legislative programs for employment development and initiatives…
New Direct Flights are Coming to Duluth International Airport
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth International Airport is announcing its new direct flight service from Duluth to Denver, Colorado, and the $750,000 grant supporting it. The $750,000 grant is being matched with $250,000 from the community…
With School Supply Stockpile, CHUM Makes Plea for Food, Monetary Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - It's hard to believe, but the return to school is just around the corner. This year, instead of doing a back-to-school drive, CHUM is looking for your help with feeding Northland…
Shipping Industry Rebounding after Rough 2020 Year
DULUTH, Minn. -- The shipping industry is picking up after a rough 2020. With the total tonnage received last year being the lowest the Port Authority has seen since 1983. This year, shipping is now…
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on Tower Ave in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Fire crews are responding to a structure fire on the 2300 Block of Tower Ave Friday, which produced heavy smoke. According to our FOX 21 reporter on the scene, no one was in the residence so there…
Duluth State Trooper Involved in Sandstone Crash
SANDSTONE, Minn. (FOX 9) - At least one person was injured in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol squad and a pickup truck on an Interstate 35 overpass in Sandstone late Friday morning. According to the State Patrol’s preliminary incident report,…
UPDATE: Charges Filed in Police Pursuit in Virginia
UPDATE: Charges have now been filed in a vehicle pursuit case that happened Wednesday afternoon in Virginia, as the suspect was also driving a vehicle police say was involved in a possible shooting incident earlier that day at Bois Forte.…
$200 Million Now Available to Help Loggers Hit Hard by Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Minnesota U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar have announced $200 million is now available for logging and log hauling businesses that have been hurt by the pandemic. The funding was secured through the Loggers Relief Act, which Sen. Smith…
Labor Agreements Reached for Thousands of State of Minnesota Employees
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-Thousands of state employees in Minnesota would get a raise and a new paid holiday if labor contract agreements are finalized. Minnesota’s two biggest state employee unions on Thursday reached agreements with negotiators from Gov. Tim Walz’s…
Unvaccinated in Wisconsin Are 'Sitting Duck' for COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (AP)-Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is urging anyone age 12 or older who will be attending school in the fall to get vaccinated as soon as possible for COVID-19, as cases surge in the state due to the more…
Midday Update 7-23-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 23, 2021. Have a great day!
Cleveland's Baseball Team Goes From Indians to Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP)-Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently…
Menards Closes Golden Valley Store for Night After Family Protests Worker's Death
FROM OUR SISTER STATION FOX 9 GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say a Menards employee was killed Thursday morning after an accident at the store in Golden Valley. Officers say it appears the worker was using a forklift when a…
Morning Update 7-23-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 23, 2021. Have a great day!
Suspect Arrested for Burglary of Duluth Essentia Pharmacy
DULUTH, Minn.-A 32-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of burglarizing Essentia's Third Street pharmacy in Duluth. Police accuse the suspect of being involved in a burglary that happened at 1:08 a.m., at a pharmacy inside Essentia Health’s Third…
Skyline Social & Games Offering Free Weekly Bowling For Kids
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Skyline Social & Games in Hermantown is now offering free bowling for kids Monday through Thursday. The program was previously offered on Tuesdays only. Now with their venue at full capacity, managers…
AICHO's Indigenous Food, Art Market Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.-- An Indigenous Food and Arts Market is coming back to Duluth's Central Hillside community this Saturday. It's put on by the American Indian Community Housing Organization, known as AICHO. The market offers a…
28th Taste of Greece Preparations Underway
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Taste of Greece Festival makes its return to the Marshall School this Saturday and Sunday for its 28th year. This two-day, free festival, showcases Greek culture through music, dance, and delicious food,…
Duluth Downtown Farmers Market Canceled for Rest of Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- On Thursday morning, the Greater Downtown Council called off Duluth's downtown farmers market for the 2021 summer season. Some of the reasons include farmers having trouble growing produce from the drought, and…
'Pizza and Pistons' Celebrated in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Earlier today classic cars and pizza were celebrated in Hermantown during a unique event. The annual “Pizza and Pistons” at Do North Pizza in Hermantown features dozens of classic cars along with specials…
Diversity and Inclusion Workshop for Local Business Leaders
DULUTH, Minn.- Diversity and inclusion are important topics for workplaces. That's why the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake Superior College, and Visit Duluth teamed up for a diversity and inclusion workshop for local businesses.…
Planter's Mr. Peanut Visits Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- A Planter's Nut Mobile made a stop in Duluth today. Mr. Peanut came to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum to take photos with fans. Families also accompanied Mr. Peanut for a train ride…
Gardening Season Is Surviving the Drought
DULUTH, Minn.- Although the Northland is in a drought, local gardens and garden suppliers are doing well this growing season. Business is picking up for Marshall Hardware in the garden supply department. The current dry…
