Morning Update 7-24-17
Local news and weather headlines for the Northland
Categories: News Update Tags: Brett Scott, cloquet, Entertainment, Fun, Headlines, Local, Natalie Froistad, News, Park, Skateboard, Update, weather, William Seay
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Summer Training with Endurance Kennels
Summer Conditioning with Sprint Sled Dogs Before Snow Starts to Fall
DULUTH, Minn. – We’re still months away from popular sled dog marathons such as John Beargrease and the Iditarod, but it doesn’t mean time off for the animal athletes. “They’re athletes, they’re extreme athletes,” said Tone Coughlin, Owner of Endurance Kennels. With any sports, many say practice makes perfect. “There’s nothing more that they like to do than run with…
Superheroes to Invade Duluth Playhouse
Superheroes will Perform on Stage at the Duluth Playhouse Underground Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. – Starting Saturday, July 8, superheroes will be flying into the Duluth Playhouse ready to work together and save the day. Imaginarium: Superheroes! will be performed July 8 through July 23 every Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the show starts at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Sundays performance begins at 2:00 p.m. Two brothers and the girl…
64th Annual Spooner Rodeo Starts Thursday
Thousands are Expected to Descend on Spooner, Wisconsin, for the Annual Weekend Rodeo
SPOONER, Wisc. – Happening Thursday, July 6 through Sunday, July 9, thousands will crowd into the town of Spooner, Wisconsin, for the 64th Annual Spooner Rodeo. This year Queen Missa Taylor and Princess Katie Crosby stopped by the FOX 21 Studios to chat about the jam packed three days of events. A full schedule is listed below: 2017 Spooner Rodeo…
Morning Update 7-4-17
Local news and weather headlines in the Northland.
Categories: News Update Tags: Bayfront, Brett Scott, family, Festival, Fourth, Friends, Fun, Headlines, July, New, of, Park, Update, weather, William Seay
Midday Update 7-3-17
A look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland
Categories: News Update Tags: Activities, Brett Scott, duluth, family, Fourth, Friends, Fun, Headlines, July, News, northland, Twin Ports, Update, weather, William Seay
Movies in the Park to Start Friday
It's Going to be a Wild Summer at Movies in the Park, Hosted by the Greater Downtown Council
DULUTH, Minn. -The Greater Downtown Council along with other fine sponsors are excited to invite the community to Leif Erikson Park for the 2017 Movies in the Park series. Every Friday evening from July 7 to August 4, gather the family and head to the park for free featured films. Darlene Marshall with the Greater Downtown Council stopped by FOX 21 to chat with…
48th Annual Park Point Art Fair to Attract Thousands
The Art Fair Kicks off Saturday, June 24 and Wraps Up on Sunday, June 25
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s Park Point residents are inviting the community to take part in the 48th Annual Park Point Art Fair June 24-25. The fair starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. both days. Admission and parking is free at the nonprofit-coordinated event, which supports local ecological and civic initiatives. Over 110 premier artists will come together…
CHUM Rhubarb Festival Happening Saturday
Thousands will Crowd London Road in Duluth on Saturday, June 24
DULUTH, Minn. – Come for the food, stay for the fun this Saturday, June 24 as CHUM hosts the 2017 Rhubarb Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. The festival will take place at 1100 London Road and inside First Lutheran Church. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Plenty of tasty rhubarb treats will be offered…
Sprouting Up With Shoreview Natives
Shoreview Natives Look to Showcase Natural Landscaping
DULUTH, Minn. – Many of you may be looking into landscaping projects this summer. One local company is looking to transition outdoor spaces into ecological hubs. Shoreview Natives is stemming from a lesson taught in one Northland classroom. For Duluth Woodland resident Will Bartsch, it’s common to have folks drive past his home, looking twice and stopping with a few questions….
Free Youth Memberships Given Out at Duluth YMCA
One-Hundred Free Summer Youth Memberships at the Duluth Area Family YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. – Many youth in the Northland now have big plans for the summer all thanks to a generous donation from Western Bank. The Duluth YMCA is now able to give away 100 youth memberships this summer. Staff at the Duluth Area Family YMCA say this is the first time they’ve been able to do this. The YMCA and…
Exploring Super Science Fridays
Mrs. KP Incorporates Science into all Methods of Learning at Homecroft Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. – For the past ten years one elementary school teacher in Duluth has been pouring out passion for science into the classroom. It’s now becoming a favorite lesson, every Friday. When walking past room 206 at Homecroft Elementary you can hear a beat and a buzz coming from inside. “Science is real, science is everywhere! This is Professor…
Pond Scientists on the Rise at Hartley Nature Center
Many Student Groups Flocking for Field Trips to Northland Educational Hub
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Animal Answers we’re taking you on a field trip! For some, it may be a trip to the park, museum or movie theater. However, many groups of Northland students are becoming seasoned pond scientists. “I think if you start kids at an early enough age they’ll have an appreciation for the outdoors,” said Matt…
Adventure Park Now Open at Spirit Mountain
Summer Adventures Begin Memorial Day Weekend at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain in Duluth is now back open for business as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. The Mountain’s Adventure Park opened gates Friday for the Alpine Coaster, zip line, jumping pillow, mini golf and disk golf. Five mountain bike trails are now open as well. Executive Director Brandy Ream tells FOX 21 she’s optimistic going…
Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe
As Thousands Prepare for a Long Memorial Day Weekend, Others are Thinking Safety
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands will be driving to the cabin or favorite summer destination this Memorial Day weekend. With that, the United States Coast Guard is looking to make sure safety comes first. The Coast Guard in the Twin Ports is busy making sure they’re up to date on rescue techniques and procedures. One Officer we spoke with say boaters,…
Eight Scholarship Opportunities Open to Northland Students
Deadline to Apply for the 2017 Bluebird Foundation Scholarships is Friday, April 28
DULUTH, Minn. – Eight scholarship opportunities are up for grabs in the Northland. The Bluebird Foundation is currently looking for talented high school students looking to study in the arts to apply for the opportunity. The Bluebird Foundation strives to be an advocate for area youth in the performing arts and to create awareness of the power of the arts…
Egg-citing Event Coming to Lake Superior Zoo
The Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza is Expected to Attract Thousands to the Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. – An event happening this weekend in the Northland is sure to attract thousands to the Lake Superior Zoo! Preparations are well underway for the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza. It all happens this Saturday and organizers say it’s the largest public, pre-Easter fun activity in the Twin Ports. With fun for the entire family, you’re invited to stop by…
Getting Toasty on National Grilled Cheese Day
Locally Owned Toasty's in Duluth is Seeing a Spike in Business Since Opening a Second Location
DULUTH, Minn. – Things were getting toasty in the Northland Wednesday, and no, we’re not talking weather! Northlanders are taking part in National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, especially the staff at Toasty’s Sandwich Shop in Duluth. Owner Tom Hagen says since the opening of their second location on Superior Street, business is booming. Toasty’s is using all fresh ingredients in…
Rock Village Forming Along Duluth’s Lakewalk
Dozens of Rock Towers are Being Built by Artistic Northlanders
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders choosing to enjoy the nice weather with a stroll on Duluth’s Lakewalk might notice a new village taking shape near the Fitger’s Complex. Nearly 100 handmade rock creations have been constructed along the shoreline. The rock village includes tall formations and some that are shorter. No word on who the creative natural artist is, or how…
Dressing for Less this Prom Season
Friday, March 31 is National Prom Day and Take 2 Consignments is Ready for Business
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Friday, March 31 is National Prom Day, and many stores in the Northland are getting busy as local high school students are searching out for the perfect dress. In Superior, staff at Take 2 Consignments say they start seeing young ladies come in around January, February, and early March, looking to pick out the perfect dress. Owner…
Skatetime Offers New Opportunity to Students
Students at Duluth Edison Charter Schools are Learning Roller Skating Basics and Life Lessons
DULUTH, Minn. – One physical education class in the Northland is starting to look like a roller rink thanks to a partnership with the nationwide program known as Skatetime School Programs. Physical Education Teacher Sonja Riddle is in her first year of teaching at Duluth Edison Charter Schools. As her previous job, teaching in Brainerd, the roller skating unit had…
Registration Now Open for Hartley Summer Camps
Since Wednesday, More than 600 Children Are Already Signed Up for Camps
DULUTH, Minn. – Registration for Hartley Nature Center Summer Camps is underway. Staff at Hartley tells FOX 21 over 600 kids have registered in just two days. Although a fresh coat of snow blanketed the Northland on Friday, Brett Amundson, Director of Operations at Hartley Nature Center says kids love to spend their summer days at Hartley. Amundson says Hartley…
Celebrating Pi Day with Johnson’s Lakeside Bakery
On March 14, the Nation Honors the Mathematical Constant, While Indulging in a Slice of Pie
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for a reason to crunch some numbers on this Tuesday, math lovers can get excited! Tuesday, March 14 (3.14) is National Pi Day. Not the pie as in the dessert, but as in the math symbol. Megan Spitzley with Johnson’s Lakeside Bakery stopped by the FOX 21 Studios with a few fresh baked pies…
Midday Update 3-13-17
A Look at Local News and Weather Headlines for the Northland
Midday Update 031317
Sampling Spring Wines with an Expert
Marc Carrigan, Regional Sales Manager for Foley Family Wines Samples Spring Wines
DULUTH, Minn. -Marc Carrigan, Regional Sales Manager for Foley Family Wines, stopped by the FOX 21 Studios Friday morning, with a few spring wine samples, and a whiskey. Carrigan noticed the weather starting to warm up, and change for the better, deciding it was time to think spring and cleanse the winter palate. “The Wine Guy” brought along two white…
Business is Booming at Local Bait Shops
A Mid-Winter Warmup Has Not Impacted Ice Fishing, According to Local Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. – We’re learning the recent mid-winter warm-up has not impacted business at local bait shops in the Northland. Store owners at Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle, and Fisherman’s Corner tell FOX 21 it’s been the best year for ice fishing business in the past five years. It’s a passion for many, only Mother Nature can deny. “Once you’re into…
Grand Portage Lodge Gets Makeover
The Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Finished with Phase Two Renovations
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. – One popular place along the North Shore is now prepared for played to try their luck once again. The Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is undergoing a three-phase project, opening a fresh chapter for its guests. It’s a popular place for thousands of visitors each year, no matter what season it is. Now, visitors will have…
Thousands Bunking in Hayward for Annual American Birkebeiner
Hotels are Filling Up Across Many Parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota in Preparation for the Annual Ski Race
HAYWARD, Wisc. – The annual American Birkebeiner calls for a lot of booking when it comes to travel reservations. Officials say the average commute from from hotel to the trail for a race participant can be up to two-and-a-half hours long. It’s why local hotels receive calls nearly one year in advance before the big weekend. “It is very important…
All-Girls Camp Takes over Animal Allies Humane Society
During Winter Break, A Group of Eight Girls Have the Chance to Learn and Have Fun at the Local Shelter
DULUTH, Minn. – Even though it’s beginning to feel like spring across the Northland, Duluth School District students are enjoying winter break this week. A group of eight girls, ages 10 to 14, are taking part in the first even all-girls camp at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth. It’s a chance for the girls to engage in art projects,…
Sticky Bun Fun With Lake Superior Bakehouse
On Tuesday, February 21, We Celebrate National Sticky Buns Day!
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a lot to celebrate in the bakery world on Tuesday, February 21, 2017! The staff at Lake Superior Bakehouse stopped by the FOX 21 Tuesday morning with a few special treats to help celebrate. They say their fresh, homemade sticky buns are a top seller at the bakehouse, located at 102 West Superior Street in Duluth. National…
2017 Two Harbors Winter Frolic Begins
Events will be Happening Friday and Saturday in the North Shore Community
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Starting Friday, one community along the North Shore will be celebrating the winter season as temperatures begin to climb. Hundreds are expected to take part in the annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic. The two-day event kicks off Friday evening with a chili cook-off challenge and a community curling challenge. Sliding, skating, and snow sculptures are also…
