Duluth Police, Fire Call 2021 Grandma's Marathon a Breeze
DULUTH, Minn.- Due in large part to 2021 changes to Grandma's Marathon, Duluth Police and firefighters say that this year's race was one of the safest in years. Officers tell us there was…
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Some Marathon Pandemic Changes Well-Received, May Continue
DULUTH, Minn.- The start and finish locations, entertainment and more were all modified for this year's marathon for the pandemic. But now race officials say Grandma's will be evolving in the years to come…
Grandma’s Marathon Creates Local Business Boost
DULUTH, Minn.-- No Grandma's Marathon last year due to the pandemic not only took away a big event for Duluth but also a big weekend for area establishments. The race made it a busy day…
More Volunteers Needed For Rhubarb Festival
DULUTH, Minn.-- As the CHUM Rhubarb Festival gets ready to come back next Saturday, they are looking for more volunteers. Organizers are looking for 10 volunteers to help set up and 10 more to take…
Local Meat Shops Busy on Father's Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite the rain, it's always a good day to grill on father's day one of the busiest days for meat markets in the Northland. Stokke's Meat Market in Hermantown was busy Sunday as…
'Everything that goes up has to come down:' Grandma's Marathon Cleanup Begins
DULUTH, Minn.- For runners and spectators, the Grandma's experience ends after 26 miles at the finish line in Canal Park. But for volunteers, the race is far from over, with cleanup in the days that…
1 Injured In Downtown Duluth Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are investigating a shooting that injured one person in downtown Duluth Sunday night. The report of the shooting came in around 9:15…
Duluth Man Accused Of Apparent Random Fatal Shooting In St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - St. Cloud police say a 45-year-old Duluth man is accused of shooting another man to death in an apparent random act. Police received a report at 6:16…
Family Of Victim Shocked And Dismayed After Dismembered Man Found In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - 24 hours after dismembered body parts were identified by authorities, family members are reeling after learning 36-year-old Adam Johnson was murdered. Behind the gruesome and shocking headlines is a man that JoJo, who requested to be identified as…
Police: 5 People Shot, Wounded Near University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Police say five people were shot late Friday in the Dinkytown neighborhood near the University of Minnesota. Just before midnight Friday, police responded to a call of shots fired. Officers found three men and two women had…
Defendants Unlikely To Pay For Torching Minneapolis Precinct
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Legal experts say it’s unlikely that the four men convicted and ordered to pay for setting fire to a Minneapolis police station during protests over the death of George Floyd will meet their financial obligations. Four defendants…
Race Watch Party Returns to Duluth Running Co.
DULUTH, Minn.-- Watch parties to give runners some encouragement along the marathon's course have been a big tradition here in Duluth. Duluth Running Company has been hosting watch parties since 2010 along East Superior Street.…
Grandma's Race Brings Local Business Boost
DULUTH, Minn.-- Saturday’s race wasn't just circled on the calendars of runners and spectators. The marathon is also an important event for Duluth businesses. Over at Little Angie's in Canal Park, staff say despite the…
Spectators Return to Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-- As runners make their way back down from Two Harbors here into Duluth, they're getting a big boost from a whole lot of supporters. Some places around Duluth held watch parties, including at…
Grandma's Marathon Sideline Traditions Continue
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today was the day everyone was anticipating for over a year, and it wasn't only the athletes who had to prepare, but a few local members too who have been doing this…
Juneteenth Celebrated in Duluth for First Time as Federal Holiday
DULUTH, Minn.- Juneteenth celebrations across the country and in Duluth held a different meaning after President Joe Biden signed a bill making it a federal holiday this week. At One-Roof Community Housing in Duluth today…
Firefighters Battle 60 Acre Fire on Iron Range
EMBARRASS, Minn.-- As dry conditions continue around the Northland, responders are working to contain a wildfire on the Iron Range. Firefighters are responding to a 60-acre wildfire in the Embarrass area near . The fire is now 10 percent contained…
Festivities on the Lake Front Help Kick Off Grandma's Marathon Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-- Earlier today the annual Whipper Snapper children's race made its return to Grandma's Weekend, and although it was a little different this year coming out of COVID, it was equally as…
Scenic Railroad Prepares for Grandma's Marathon Transportation
DULUTH, Minn.-- While some are taking the night to prepare for Grandma's, the North Shore scenic railroad in Duluth is getting ready for a morning that will start at 3…
Local Emergency Responders on How to Keep People Safe During Grandma’s Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- With Grandma's Marathon approaching, authorities gave us the rundown on their safety protocols. Event coordinators have been planning the race course map since February. Local police officers are coordinating with them in preparation…
Golf Courses Experiencing Father’s Day Crowds
DULUTH, Minn.- Father's Day is around the corner and golf courses are expecting busy fairways. Enger Park Golf Course is seeing business pick up because of the weather and Father's Day celebrations. Even a few…
Biden Promotes Milestone of 300M Vaccine Shots in 150 Days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is marking another milestone in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Biden announced Friday that 300 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office…
Time Running out to Claim $1 Million Lottery Ticket
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Time is running out for the winner of an unclaimed $1 million lottery ticket purchased in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin lottery says the Megabucks ticket was purchased at Lisbon Express on Jan. 6. An appointment to cash…
Trucker Who Drove Into Floyd Protest Could Have Charges Drop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A truck driver who drove through a large crowd of protesters on a Minneapolis highway last year during demonstrations over George Floyd’s death will have criminal charges dropped if he remains law-abiding for the next year. Hennepin…
St. Louis County Attorney: Use of Deadly Force Justified in Saginaw Officer-Involved Shooting
SAGINAW, Minn. - The St. Louis County Attorney's Office has ruled that the use of deadly force was justified in a January officer-involved shooting in Saginaw. The ruling is in connection to a January 29, 2021 incident, when Deputy Jason…
Midday Update 6-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 18, 2021.
Suspect in Lakeside Stabbing Formally Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - The 28-year-old Duluth man arrested for allegedly stabbing a 78-year-old man at his Lakeside home on Wednesday has been formally charged. Authorities say Warren Holt Jr. is charged with first-degree aggravated robbery, and two counts of first-degree…
Duluth School Board Approves Moving Forward With New Location for ALC, Academic Excellence Online Programs
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth School District administration can now move forward with lease negotiations for the Radio Central building. On Thursday, the Duluth School Board approved a resolution to allow the administration to carry out a lease agreement with Advance…
Duluth Police K9 Hondo Retires After 6 Years on the Job
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland K9 Foundation announced in a Friday Facebook post that Duluth Police K9 Hondo is retiring after six years on the job. K9 Hondo finished his last patrol…
Morning Update 6-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 18, 2021.
