DULUTH, Minn.– The City of Duluth is celebrating its 156th birthday, at the rotunda in city hall. It featured the Lyric Opera of the North group, putting on a show for community members. The gathering was complete with cake, and cupcakes. Duluth mayor Roger Reinert said, he’s hoping it will become a city tradition. “We’ve never really celebrated the city’s…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A beloved Chicago themed food trailer business in Duluth has been busy cooking up a brand-new brick and mortar location. Tom’s Taste of Chicago closed their smaller location on Grand Avenue in West Duluth. But now, starting March 13th, they will be opening up shop on the corner of North 19th street and Tower Avenue in Superior….
DULUTH, Minn.– Each year, Many Rivers Montessori middle schoolers participate in their “Empty Bowl Fundraiser”. The students spent months planning, organizing, creating bowls, and a menu. Then, they host an event with food available, as well as bowls for purchase. This year, the kids chose to donate proceeds to Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping out the community….
DULUTH, Minn.– In two short weeks, Palisade Direct Primary Care was set to open its doors. “I was kind of like speechless,” said Dr. Jay Allen, the founder of Palisade Direct Primary Care. “We’ve been spending the entire time renovating. Mike and Deb, the owners of Uncle Loui’s and the owners of the building, have been putting a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following Tuesday’s announcement regarding Google’s involvement with the proposed Hermantown Data Center, a construction union based in Duluth has expressed interest in helping make it happen. The Duluth Building Construction Trades Council said, this would be their time to shine. The president of the union, Jack Carlson told FOX 21, the sheer size of the proposed data center…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Minnesota Power, and the City of Hermantown both said, it’s an exciting day for the northeast Minnesotan region. “This is a very exciting day for us, as we have been chosen by Google to provide the electric service and power to serve the new facility in Hermantown,” said Julie Pierce, Vice President of Strategy and Planning for MN…
DULUTH, Minn.– Right along the corner of 21st avenue and 4th street in Duluth, one community member is showing his support for a beloved Bulldog superfan. Harry Welty, a well-known snow sculptor in Duluth, has unveiled his latest creation. It honors Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson one of the area’s biggest supporters of all things UMD sports. “Hoagie” passed away Tuesday February…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Community members tried their luck by chucking some pucks at The YMCA at Essentia Wellness Center. Chuck-A-Puck is the largest fundraiser of the year at the YMCA in Hermantown. The goal of the event is to raise $13-14,000. The money brought it from Chuck-A-Puck helps fund local scholarships. It also helps provide financial assistance for day camps, swimming…
DULUTH, Minn.– Innovative technology is taking over how Minnesota power lines will be operated, with simple, 8 pound, ‘smart spheres’ and drones. The sphere sensors installed using drones provides real time data on weather, temperature, and line conditions. They send the data back, using cellular, and satellite connections, and they’re powered by the lines themselves. Having this upgrade to power…
Duluth-based Duluth Pack has announced its new president — Grant DeMars — who has been working with the company for seven years. Starting out as Duluth Pack’s photographer, DeMars has worked up the ranks. With this new position, he said he is passionate to keep the core values of the company the same, but he’s also excited to introduce more…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– It was a packed house Thursday at UW-Superior for their ‘all majors’ career fair. The Yellowjacket Union was full of booths at the spring career fair. Students got to check out opportunities ranging from jobs in law enforcement to positions at assisted living facilities. With graduation season approaching landing that first real-world job is key. But simple networking…
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota’s food-share campaign is coming up in March. And the Duluth Salvation Army is doing its part to get donations to help feed people in need. During the month of March to April 6th, the Salvation Army will be proportionally matched through the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign. At this time, they are highlighting their medical food shelf. It…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public School District is facing a 4-million-dollar budget cut. Superintendent John Magas told FOX 21, it’s happening due to unfunded mandates the rising cost of health insurance, and special education “cross subsidy”. Magas said, 85-percent of the budget goes toward salaries and benefits. And that when it comes to deciding what to cut, he said, the…
DULUTH, Minn.– A large group of outdoor enthusiasts are meeting to discuss research and projects with conservation. The Minnesota chapters of American foresters, fisheries, and wildlife societies are joining forces for their largest meeting of the year. This year’s event has a focus on research, and efforts with conservation. One of the attendees said, advocating for the future is powerful….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Middle School is excited to bring back their “Passport to the World” event, but they are also looking for volunteers to make it possible. The free event is aimed at teaching students, and even community members about a variety of cultures. This is done through food demonstrations, clothing, and even music. It’s been a hit in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Inspired middle school writers had the opportunity to meet and network with numerous local authors. For the second year, by popular demand, Superior Middle School has honored this tradition. 100 kids got the chance to hear from the keynote speaker, a fantasy novel author, as well as a playwright, journalist, and even a high school author. The goal…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Ahead of President Trump’s state of the union address tonight, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, and former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes is touring the state addressing Trump and Tom tiffany’s “Washington Way” agenda. Barnes is focusing on President Trump’s tariffs that he said is raising prices on healthcare, childcare, housing and groceries. The conference was joined by Superior…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The community has pitched in over $17,000 worth of prizes for the Lake Superior YMCA’s “Chuck a Puck” event. And pretty soon, the fundraiser will cater back to the community. On Monday, March 2nd, puck purchasers can try their luck at this event, to earn some prizes. From restaurant gift cards, tickets to events and plenty of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Chili lovers of the Northland should prepare for an event they’re sure to love. On Thursday, at Our Savior’s Lutheran church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. community members will get to sample and judge 14 different types of chilies. This is a tradition CHUM has been doing for 14 years now. The goal is to raise $1,000,…
HAYWARD, Wis.– A day before the big Birkebeiner race out in Cable and Hayward, the Kortelopet is in full swing, and there’s still plenty to be excited about. “it’s really cool to see everybody who comes out and, like, supports people and like, the community and like, yeah, just so many people skiing by,” said Ingrid Haaland, a Kortelopet racer….
HAYWARD, Wis.– Ahead of the Birkebeiner, the energy is already electric, in Hayward, Wisconsin, as racers are conquering the Kortelopet. Despite all the snow and wind much of the Northland experienced a few days ago, Hayward is in great shape for this weekend. Both Hayward and Cable, are filling up with more than 10,000 participants. The event manager for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the most influential rule books for public meetings operate turned 150 years old Thursday. Robert’s Rules of Order was written in 1876 and is still shaping modern meetings today. Robert’s Rules of Order are designed to create fair, orderly meetings with equal speaking time for debates before votes are made. North Carolina attorney Jim Slaughter…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The community is “paying” their respects and keeping a penny in their thoughts mourning the loss of the 1-cent coin, discontinued last year. The service reflected the impact the 238-year-old coin had in the nation. A crash course went over the history of the penny, and how it changed over the years… Members also discussed it’s cultural significance. From…
DULUTH, Minn.– A beloved member of the UMD bulldog community, Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, passed away Feb. 17. Athletes, UMD coaches and staff said Hoagie touched the hearts of so many, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on. “He was so uplifting and caring. I know he cared so deeply about all of us. And we’re all just heartbroken right now,…
Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson (Credit UMD) DULUTH, Minn.– Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, the longest serving volunteer in UMD athletic history, passed away Tuesday, February 17th. He was 65 years old. Haagenson got his start with UMD men’s hockey in 1981 as a volunteer. The head coach of the Bulldogs, Gus Hendrickson, encouraged Haagenson to join the staff. This decision alone would pioneer…
DULUTH, Minn.– In Duluth there’s a mining factory producing a one-of-a-kind steel product, that’s in high demand across the country. The Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory is a global staple for the mining industry, where rods of steel are heated to 2-thousand degrees, and forged into balls. “We get our raw material, which you can see out in our yard. This…
ASHLAND, Wis.– Wisconsin’s oldest operating library in Ashland is reaching the tail end of its recent renovation. The 138-year-old Vaughn Public Library hasn’t been renovated in 40 years. The 8-million-dollar project was made possible by a referendum that was passed several years ago, as well as several grants. The Library Director said, the 138-year-old building has a lot of catching…
CLOQUET, Minn.– Throughout the day on Presidents Day, around 100 people protested in Moose Lake and Cloquet. We the People Cloquet Area Indivisible held the protest to oppose the current administration. It mainly centered around themes of No Kings, ICE enforcement, and what they described as “injustice against democracy.” “Our democracy is being broken by a President of the United States…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over the course of a month, 2nd and 3rd graders at North Shore Community school have been training their brains for all things sled dog. The students spent Friday outdoors to have one final test, on their very own “Ikidarod” “As you can as you did see, we did a sled dog race, and the kids were like,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Veterans felt all the love ahead of Valentine’s Day, because of an opportunity to connect with fellow former service members. The lovely gathering is part of an initiative to reduce social isolation among veterans. American Red Cross, and Minnesota Power partnered up to show their appreciation through gifts as well as conversation. The event was filled with laughs,…
ASHLAND, Wis.– Governor Evers visited Ashland Thursday to address what he is calling a cost-of-living problem across the state. The governor met with numerous community members to talk about how it is becoming a growing issue. Attendees expressed the need for increasing k-12 school funding, and prioritizing safe, clean, drinking water. This follows a legislative agenda letter, urging legislators to…
DULUTH, Minn.– A two-day conference is underway, and it’s reflecting on how tourism has impacted the state. Over 500 tourism professionals are at the DECC to discuss how each county can shine. The focus is on marketing, AI and evolving the tourism industry. One representative said, getting together to network does wonders for smaller communities. “It’s exciting to welcome people…
DULUTH, Minn.–A devastating pipe burst at a local childcare center has sparked a bigger conversation surrounding childcare operations in the region. Providers, senators and commissioners met today to discuss potential emergency plans, to prevent closures. The conference comes after the pipe burst at lakeside early learning, which happened late January and resulted in a 6-day closure. Lakeside Early Learning staff…
DULUTH, Minn.– Two Duluthians made history Tuesday morning, by becoming the first USA duo to take home a medal in mixed doubles curling. And in their hometown of Duluth, hundreds gathered at the Duluth Curling Club to see it happen. “We knew it was just going to be explosive in here,” said Nicole Caldwell, Events Manager at the Duluth Curling…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– After more than 120 years, Virginia first responders finally have a new place to call home, and it’s filled with upgrades that were long overdue. “It’s just extremely surreal moving into a brand new, modern fire station. I honestly, when I started here, I didn’t know if that would happen in my career,” said Jonassen. Deputy Fire Chief…
POPLAR, Wis.– A non-profit dedicated to helping out first responders recover mentally from traumatic experiences is hosting a spaghetti feed, to expand their efforts, across Douglas County. Vacationland Peer Support got its start, two years ago when the founder, Randy Martin, found comfort in helping others, after his time as a fire chief. Since then, he has dedicated himself, to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Following the terrible explosion at ‘Green acres’ in Hermantown last Saturday night, one of the residents there is going back for the first time, and re-lived what she said, no one should ever go through. “I guess I just, in my whole life, never expected anything like this to happen. But I’m lucky, I’ve had many many…
DULUTH, Minn.– For a little over a week, Positively 3rd street bakery dedicated 100 percent of proceeds to helping out Minnesota Mutual Aid, to help families and refugees affected by the ICE occupation. Bakery staff says, they were blown away at the community support, following the decision to fundraise. They anticipated a goal of 5-7 thousand dollars but raised over…
DULUTH, Minn.– A place that was once inhabitable for wildlife and recreation is now hosting a day of fun, safety, and learning. It will take place February 7th at Munger Landing, from 12-2 PM, will be a day dedicated to ice safety. The DNR alongside the St Louis River Alliance will educate attendees on surveying ice thickness, as well as rescuing…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– A special premiere at the NorthStar Ford Arena is coming up to highlight a locally produced film. This Saturday, all are welcome to pack the new NorthStar Ford Arena in Hermantown for the first public showing of the movie. “The Hockey Mom’s Revenge” was shot in the longtime original hockey arena next door. It’s a story about a…
DULUTH, Minn.– In an unprecedented legal move, the Duluth School District is suing the federal government to keep ICE agents off school grounds across the state. “We believe in standing up for our neighbors, and whether it’s in the streets of Minneapolis or whether it’s standing up for the children in their playgrounds in Fridley or Columbia Heights, or any…
DULUTH, Minn.–TSA now has a new 45-dollar fee for travelers without a Real ID. The 45-dollar fee covers the cost of an alternative identity verification system, called “TSA ConfirmID”. Officials with the Duluth Airport Authority said, that those without a Real ID can still travel, but they may face longer screening times. DAA officials said, if you’re traveling soon…
DULUTH, Minn.– Second Harvest Northland in Duluth is calling the previous year a success, despite roadblocks such as program cuts, and snap benefit pauses. Shaye Morris, the CEO of Second Harvest Northland said, 11 million meals were distributed across the 15-county region. Morris said, this year brought along challenges with economic uncertainty. Factors such as the government shut down did…
DULUTH, Minn.– A northland family is hoping for community assistance, after their daughter needed unexpected brain surgery. Her father, Jakell Ross said, the 10-year-old was airlifted to the children’s hospital in St Paul last week for emergency surgery. Ross said his daughter, Ahlyna Stamps, had been struggling headaches, which turned out to be a sinus infection. The infection quickly…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– On December 7th, 2025, an officer-involved shooting took place on 37th Street, and Tower Avenue in Superior. “I want to begin by acknowledging the gravity of any officer involved shooting. These events are traumatic,” said Chief Paul Winterscheidt, of the Superior Police Department. Chief Winterscheidt said the city of Superior hasn’t seen an incident of this significance in…
CLOQUET, Minn.– A local gem in Carlton County has been shining a spotlight on community theater for 40 years now. County Seat Theater got its start in Cloquet as a simple high school fundraiser for band uniforms. The success of that one show led to several seasons of productions at Carlton High School. Over the years, their impact on the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Students at University Wisconsin Superior who love sports, now have the option to study it further. UW-Superior announced its new Bachelor of Science degree in sports and recreation management. It’s expecting to attract students that are ready to dive deeper into their passion. The degree was once offered as a minor. One student said, he wasted no time…
DULUTH, Minn.–Four Northland lawmakers held a press event at Duluth City Hall to address their growing concerns around ICE operations in Minnesota and its effects on the Northland. Democratic representatives Liish Kozlowski, Pete Johnson, and Senator Jen McEwen of Minnesota joined Wisconsin Rep. Angela Stroud. Rep. Pete Johnson is a first responder as a longtime firefighter, and he said seeing…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Sunday afternoon, the extreme cold caused a pipe burst that has wrecked half of Lakeside Early Learning Center. We’re told, luckily no children or staff were harmed while this occured. However, the incident has left the daycare with at least $25,000 in damage so far. The executive director said, thousands of gallons of water soaked through all…
DULUTH, Minn.–Bright and early on a freezing Friday morning, a large group of community members, gathered in solidarity to protest against ICE escalations. “I was very impressed with the turnout. Our car didn’t start, so I didn’t know if it was going to be a little bit lower of a turnout, but everyone did definitely turn out,” said Kaylee Spencer,…
