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Red Kettle Campaign Impacted by Recent Winter Wallop, Donations Encouraged

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Suffers Due to Recent Winter Weather

December 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Salvation Army is currently seeking donations for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. The annual campaign raises funds to help with many needs in our community, whether it be housing, food, or other services. Due to the recent blizzard that impacted much of the Northland, donations are slightly down compared to last year at this time. The…

Midday Update 12-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update

Handmade in the Northland: Burdock Ceramics

FOX 21 Local News is Looking to Highlight Local Makers in the Northland Ahead of the Holiday Season

December 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 9 – 13, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Barry Sands and his partner Rita work…

No Major Impacts on Lake Superior Found From Line 3 Pipeline

December 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An updated environmental review released by a state agency Monday found no serious threat to Lake Superior if crude oil ever leaked from a new pipeline to replace Enbridge Energy’s aging Line 3 across northern Minnesota. State regulators ordered the update after the Minnesota Court of Appeals in June declared that an earlier review, issued in February…

Closings and Delays for Monday, December 9th

Closings and Delays Received by FOX 21 Local News as of Monday, December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

CANCELLATIONS: Bayfield Schools Ironwood School District Mercer Schools South Shore School District (Includes All After School Activities) Watersmeet Township School District Northwoods School District 2-HOUR DELAY: Aitkin Public Schools delayed 2 hours, no 8 or 10 a.m. preschool or ECFE Deer River Independent School District Grand Rapids – Bigfork School District Hill City School District Nashwauk-Keewatin ISD 319 CLOSING EARLY/EVENING…

Missing Toddler Found Dead in Northwestern Wisconsin

The Girl was Found Shortly Before 11:00 p.m. Sunday

December 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

RICE LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A toddler who went missing in northwestern Wisconsin has been found dead, according to officials. Rice Lake police say they received a call about 9:30 p.m. Sunday that a 2-year-old girl was missing from her home and that the front door was open. Officers began searching and issued an urgent call for help in finding…

Morning Update 12-9-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update

Woman, Boy Hurt in Car-Train Crash in Northeast Minnesota

The Crash Remains Under Investigation

December 9, 2019

The Associated Press,

ESKO, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a woman and a boy were hurt in a collision between a car and a train. Carlton County dispatchers got a report of the crash at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Thomson Township. A 41-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy from Thomson Township were injured. The two were taken to a hospital…

Duluth Family Helped With Pub Fundraiser After Losing House in Fire

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf and Pub hosted band concert fundraiser for family.

December 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Through a silent auction, food sales, and regular donations, eight local bands raised money at the Caddy Shack Indoor Golf and Pub, for a family who lost their home and belongings to a fire. “We believe in the village concept,” said Caddy Shack owner Stephanie LaFleur. “And in a village you take care of everybody and your family—that…

39th Annual Pikkujoulu Dinner Attracts Hundreds

They even served some traditional Finnish foods with ham, mashed potatoes, and even rutabaga casserole.

December 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Fins from all over the Northland gathered at the Holiday Inn on Sunday for their annual Christmas celebration dinner. The 39th annual Pikkujoulu dinner meaning little Christmas is put on by the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society and gives Finnish people a chance to gather before the holidays and speak about Finland and buy Finnish memorabilia. “We…

Knife River Celebrates the Holidays With Annual Julebyen

The two-day festival featured plenty of Christmas goods for sale, music, sledding, and even troll village.

December 8, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

KNIFE RIVER, Minn. – Around 7,500 guests visited Knife River this weekend to celebrate their annual Julebyen, Finnish for Christmas Village, in the town. Knife River was founded by Norwegian Fishermen and they continue that tradition today. “We’ve got a strong Norwegian heritage here which we want to retain and share with others and I think we’ve done a pretty…

Gloria Dei Warming Center Activated Monday-Wednesday

Guests should arrive no earlier than 8 p.m. each night.

December 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With dangerously cold air on the way, a new warming center will be opening tomorrow in Duluth. That center is the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on 6th Avenue East. CHUM will activate it on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop below 10 degrees those nights, which is the new…

148th Fighter Wing Honors Active and Newly Retired Members

The 2019 148th Fighter Wing Awards and Retirement Ceremony

December 8, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Active and newly retired members of Duluth’s 148th Fighter Wing were recognized at the DECC Sunday for their accomplishments in 2019. The 148th fighter wing is home to more than one thousand active duty members and employees, many of whom received national attention in 2019. “2019 has been one of the most rewarding years in the history of the…

Adas Israel Synagogue Demolition Begins

The Adas Israel Synagogue began demolition Sunday.

December 8, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Demolition of Duluth’s Adas Israel synagogue has begun. The historic building on 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue East was the oldest Jewish Orthodox congregation in Duluth before it burned down in September. Neighbors watched machines tear down what was left of the building. David Lewis lived across from the synagogue for 22 years and still can’t believe it’s gone….

Remembering the Day of Infamy: Duluth Veterans Honor Pearl Harbor Fallen

DECC Holds Wreath laying ceremony commemorating 78 years since Pearl Harbor.

December 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- December 7th, 1941. Proclaimed “a date which will live in infamy” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The whole nation felt the shock of the surprise attack in Hawaii, and is still feeling the grief 78 years later as the day is commemorated across the country. Beside Lake Superior, the late morning air is broken by the sound of…

Northlanders Cut Down Their Own Christmas Trees

Boulder Lake Environmental Center hosts their 20th annual Christmas tree cut.

December 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- The smell of fresh cut pine filled the Northland air Saturday. The 20th annual Boulder Lake Environmental Center tree cut invited families to chop down and take home their very own Christmas tree. This was sisters Taylor and Ria Cole’s first year at the Boulder Lake cut. They had their sights on a tree with the perfect shape and…

Celebrating Hmong New Year in Duluth

Hmong community gathers with others at the Coppertop Church.

December 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday many in Duluth celebrated New Years–not American New Year’s, but Hmong New Years. About 20 Hmong families currently reside in Duluth. The Hmong people come mostly from the country of Laos, and many emigrated here after the Vietnam War. There are also many Hmong students at UMD, and they performed traditional dances as the crowd at…

Thousands Shop Local Items at Duluth Winter Village

Last year brought more than 20,000 people to the market.

December 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The grounds of Glensheen were packed for the 4th annual Duluth Winter Village outdoor market. Last year was the market’s biggest year yet with more than 20,000 people shopping the locally made gifts. According to organizers, this year is looking to be just as big as people continue to be attracted to what Duluth has to offer. “It…

Second Small Business Saturday Encourages Northlanders to Shop Local

Small Business Saturday 2.0 sweeps local shops in the Twin Ports.

December 7, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn; SUPERIOR, Wis.- Local shops in the Twin Ports got a second chance at Small Business Saturday after it was snowed out by last weekend’s storm. More than 50 stores, restaurants and artists in the Northland put their best foot forward for Small Business Saturday 2.0. Superior Street was crawling with Duluth shoppers looking for a bargain. Stores like…

Two Injured in Carlton County Train Accident

December 7, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – A 41-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a car and a train. According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday on E. Stark Road in Thompson Township. Emergency Medical Services from the Esko Fire Department and Cloquet Area Fire District responded to…

Minnesota National Guard Identifies Three Soldiers Killed in Helicopter Crash

December 7, 2019

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota National Guard says the three soldiers who were killed when their helicopter crashed near St. Cloud this week were part of a unit that returned last May from a nine-month deployment to the Middle East. The Guard identified the men who were killed in Thursday’s crash as Chief Warrant Officers…

Candlelight Vigil Ignites Hope for Grieving Parents

Annual Angel of Hope vigil unites parents in remembrance of lost children.

December 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens of parents and grandparents gathered around the Angel of Hope statue in Leif Erickson Park on the cold night, warmed in unity and remembrance of the souls they all lost too soon. The vigil was held for those who have lost children to illness, accidents or other causes. Everyone stated the name of their lost child, followed…

Preparing Food for Hmong New Year Celebration

Over 1200 egg rolls and 120 pounds of rice made before celebration.

December 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hmong community of Duluth is preparing for their annual New Year celebration happening Saturday at the Coppertop Church on Central Entrance. Currently the cooks are preparing about 1200 eggrolls and up to 120 pounds of rice for the big celebration. They said they make all the food every year to keep their culture and traditions from the…

Curling Bonspiel Held in Memory of Junior Curling Champ

Teams from across U.S. and Canada came to compete.

December 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Up to 90 junior curlers are hitting the ice at the Duluth Curling Club for the eighth annual Elizabeth Busche Memorial Junior Bonspiel. The competition draws teams from across the U.S. and Canada, competing in three divisions. It’s held in memory of Elizabeth Busche, a 2012 Junior National Champ in the sport who passed away at 19 from…

Spirit Mountain Asks Council for $235 Thousand to Make Up Lost Wages

Spirit Mountain is facing a financial crisis after their cancelled snocross event.

December 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- Spirit Mountain needs cash. The executive director of Duluth’s snowy tourist attraction says they’re struggling to meet payroll for employees heading into the holiday season. Ironically, snow is holding the snow mountain back. The recent blizzard cancelled last weekend’s national snocross event and put spirit hundreds of thousands of dollars in the hole. “There’s not an insurance policy…

Superior Library Helps People Give The Gift Of Literacy

Nearly 1,000 gently used books are up for sale.

December 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you are looking for great gift ideas, the Superior Library is hosting its annual Merry Little Christmas Book Sale. Nearly 1,000 gently used books are up for sale. Library staff say this book sale is not as large as their annual book sale in September, but this one gives options to people who are interested in…

Duluth Youth Strike for Climate Change

Students strike with youth around the world to demand action on Climate Change.

December 6, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Young people in Duluth rallied with youth around the world holding a strike to raise awareness of Climate Change. Students with Duluth Youth Climate Strike posted up in front of City Hall to demand legislative action, and draw attention to the issue. They said it’s important that youth continue to stand up, as climate scientists have said there…

Two Organizations In St. Louis County Receive Funding To Help Fight Opioid Crisis

Minnesota's state opioid response grants, worth more than $500,000, will go to two organizations to help bring more access to life-saving medications and workforce opportunities.

December 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently awarded $11 million in grant funding to state organizations to help fight the opioid epidemic. A portion of that funding will go towards the fight against opioids in St. Louis County. Minnesota’s state opioid response grants, worth more than $500,000, will go to two organizations to help bring more access to…

Salvation Army Volunteers Wrap Christmas Gifts for Holiday Shoppers

The money raised from gift wrapping services will go to helping the community for Christmas and throughout the year.

December 6, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Salvation Army is helping Miller Hill Mall shoppers save some time by wrapping all of their gifts, this holiday season. Their booth, located next to Maurice’s, has plenty of bows, ribbons, and wrapping paper to handle gifts of all sizes. choppers can stop by the booth now until Christmas Eve to get their gifts wrapped for…

Parking Services Buckle Down on Parked Cars After Snow Storm

Duluth Parking Services says wrongly parked cars are blocking snow plows.

December 6, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth says they can’t give any more passes to people parked on the wrong side of the street after the snow storm. Officials were lenient with cars stuck early in the week but have started ticketing vehicles blocking plows from clearing residential roads. The Central and East Hillside neighborhoods are among the areas experiencing the most…

Arrest Warrant Issued for Duluth Man Charged in Overdose Death

December 6, 2019

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Duluth man charged in connection to a fentanyl overdose death in 2017. According to reports, Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to a residence on reports of an unresponsive male on December 4. When Deputies arrived they found a male, later identified as 33-year-old Samuel James O’Leary,…

Audit Faults Oversight of Wisconsin State-Owned Residential Properties

December 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A new audit has found that the state of Wisconsin has not properly tracked all residential properties it owns that are leased to state employees like park rangers and University of Wisconsin faculty. The report released Friday by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau says that mismanagement resulted in the undercharging of nearly $63,000 in rent this…

Midday Update 12-6-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, December 6, 2019

December 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, December 6, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update

Spirit Mountain to Ask City of Duluth for Financial Assistance

December 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spirit Mountain is bringing forward a resolution on Monday to ask the City of Duluth for financial assistance to offset losses due to the cancellation of the 2019 Snocross Race. The resolution states that Spirit Mountain is asking the city for $235,000 which it says is “necessary to assure the sustainability of operations.” If the resolution is…

Season of Song Concerts Happening at Cathedral of Christ the King

Season of Song Concerts are Happening Sunday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 10 at Cathedral of Christ the King

December 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Kicking off Sunday, December 8, the 22nd annual Season of Song Concerts will help ring in the holiday season. Michael Fuchs, UW-Superior Director of Choral Activities, and Tori Thompson, vocal performance major at UW-Superior stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about the upcoming event. The first performance is taking place Sunday, December 8 at 4:00…

Perfecting the Snow Angel

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Take A Break From Shoveling & Make A Snow Angel!

December 6, 2019

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s time to stop stressing about the recent blizzard and heavy snow we’ve been buried in and drop to the ground, take a deep breath and make a snow angel! This may be considered a childhood game but it’s for the adults too. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot says “It’s a great stress reliever. It makes you slow down,…

Morning Update 12-6-19

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Friday, December 6, 2019

December 6, 2019

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, December 6, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update

Three Crew Killed in Black Hawk Crash in Minnesota

December 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – Three soldiers with the Minnesota National Guard were killed when the Black Hawk helicopter they were riding in crashed. Gov. Tim Walz confirmed the deaths of the soldiers Thursday, but their names were not released pending notification of family. The crash is being investigated and preliminary information on the cause of the crash is not…

Mayo Clinic Closes Hospital, Clinics in Southwest Minnesota

December 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Mayo Clinic is closing a hospital and several clinics in southwest Minnesota, blaming a lack of patients and doctors. The closure of the hospital, ER and clinics in Springfield plus clinics in nearby Lamberton reflects the financial challenges faced by rural health care facilities statewide. Mayo said this week that about 60 employees will be affected…

Shooter Kills 2, Wounds Others, is Dead at Florida Navy Base

A Shooter Opened Fire at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Friday Morning

December 6, 2019

The Associated Press,

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A shooter opened fire at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Friday morning in an attack that left three people dead including the assailant. The gunfire prompted a massive law enforcement response to the base, which was locked down. The U.S. Navy tweeted that a second victim was dead. Area hospital representatives told The Associated Press…

Duluth Business ShelDon Celebrates 30th Anniversary

ShelDon is located on East Superior St. and has been a staple of printing and copying services in downtown Duluth for three decades now.

December 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth proclaimed Thursday, December 5 Sheldon day in honor of the business’s thirtieth anniversary. ShelDon is located on East Superior St. and has been a staple of printing and copying services in downtown Duluth for three decades now. They have faced struggles along the way but have managed to stay strong in the end,…

Buy Coffee With a Side Sleeve of Care

Red Mug Coffeehouse sells coffee with sleeves decorated by Cooper Elementary students.

December 5, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Coffee drinkers can get their lattes with a little side of love at Red Mug Coffeehouse. Each to-go coffee from the shop will get a custom sleeve decorated by a student at Cooper Elementary School. Every student at the school made at least one coffee sleeve in honor of “caring and giving” month. “The first thing I thought is…

St. Scholastica Monastery Holds Annual Christmas Bazaar

The bazaar has been going on for around 50 years and money raised goes back to the monastery to help the sisters with things like making improvements to their building.

December 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of eager shoppers visited the St. Scholastica Monastery on Thursday to participate in the annual Christmas Bazaar. The bazaar has been going on for around 50 years and money raised goes back to the monastery to help the sisters with things like making improvements to their building. Many of the items sold are handmade or donated…

Snowblower Repairs Are On The Rise

"We are several weeks behind," said Scott Cyr.

December 5, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn – Snowblower repairs are beginning to rise. Denny’s Lawn and Garden has been busy keeping up with that growing need. currently they are working on nearly one hundred service orders. If you are hoping to get your snowblower in for repairs, you might have to wait few weeks. “We are several weeks behind. It’s really hard to say…

Two Harbors Lights Up the Park for a Second Year

The event included sled dogs, horse carriage rides, and even tug boat rides.

December 5, 2019

Katharine Huntley,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Thomas Owens Park got a dose of the holiday season as it was lit up to celebrate Christmas. For years the North Shore Rotary Club has been putting up lights in the park. This is the second year, however, it was also a holiday part for the community. The event included sled dogs, horse carriage rides,…

Pedestrians Frustrated With Sidewalks Not Getting Shoveled

It's been nearly a week and some sidewalks in the city are still not cleared.

December 5, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Snow clean up for roads in Duluth has been a hot topic this week, but even though the snow stopped falling several days ago, and the lack of shoveled sidewalks is continues to be a big concern. And many are letting the city know just how frustrated they are. Under a Duluth city ordinance, property owners with…

Age Well Arrowhead Volunteers Pay Extra Focus to Elderly Community After Snow Storm

Age Well Arrowhead volunteers shovel snow and deliver groceries for Twin Ports elderly community.

December 5, 2019

Viktoria Capek,

DULUTH, Minn.- The snow doesn’t exactly make it easy for people to do common tasks like grocery shopping- This is especially true for the elderly community in the Twin Ports and is why Age Well Arrowhead is doing what they can to help out while the snow is piled high. Age Well Arrowhead helps older folks year–round. During a doozy…

Duluth Winter Village This Weekend at Glensheen

December 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Duluth Winter Village will fill the Glensheen Mansion grounds with thousands of shoppers. The fourth annual event is a one-stop shop for Duluthians to shop local this holiday season from more than forty vendors. Marcia Hales’ light display is now on the grounds, which organizers say will help make this year’s village even more…

St. Louis County Focused on Widening Streets, Clearing Sidewalks

County crews have been working hard since last weekend's winter storm

December 5, 2019

Andrew Kirov,

PIKE LAKE, Minn. – St. Louis County tells us all county roads have been plowed for days, but snow removal isn’t done yet. County crews are now pushing snow piles back and clearing sidewalks. Plows have been filtering in and out of the county public works building in Pike Lake after the district was pelted with more than twenty inches…

Minnesota National Guard Loses Contact With Black Hawk Helicopter Near St. Cloud

December 5, 2019

Site Staff,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) – The National Guard says crews are looking for one of its Black Hawk helicopters that went missing Thursday. Minnesota National Guard Master Sgt. Blair Heusdens said the helicopter went missing after a mayday call nine minutes after taking off at 1:55 p.m Thursday from the St. Cloud airport. The Minnesota National Guard released the…