With Black Friday taking place tomorrow, it’s important to remember the smaller, local businesses and shop them on Small Business Saturday Duluth Pack may well be the very definition of a small business. The 140th anniversary of the founding of Duluth Pack is just weeks away. In 2007 Tom Sega bought the company. He had used its products for years…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday morning, the streets were stuffed with turkey trotters and gobble gallopers in an annual Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth. It was the 17th annual Gobble Gallop 5-k and over 1,300 families put on their turkey hats and ran. Other race options included the Tough Turkey one mile and the Gobble Giddy Up for kids. For many families,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Newly elected St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay is part of a legal complaint against his former employer, the city of Wichita, claiming internal corruption and cover-ups within city hall and retaliation against him when he was police chief there. According to The Wichita Eagle, Ramsay has joined three deputy chiefs in the complaint. For Ramsay, he’s…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — The owners behind Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth’s Canal Park is expanding into Island Lake, and in a familiar location to many in the area. The new establishment is called Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar. It’s being constructed in the former Boondocks Saloon and Grill on the south end of Island Lake on Rice…
DULUTH, Minn. — It may be Thanksgiving Thursday, but for some it will be a celebration of the movie release of “Merry Kiss Cam,” which was shot entirely in Duluth. Production was shot over the summer at places like Carmody Irish Pub, the Heritage Sports center and Fitger’s. “Merry Kiss Cam” is a romantic comedy set during the Christmas season….
RICE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn.–A locally owned sawmill, that’s been around since 1980, has changed ownership and there’s plans to expand it’s product. The Lester River Sawmill in Rice Lake Township has been a long supplier of locally harvested timber products for Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. New owner Will Feyder has a background in mechanical engineering. He’s keeping the operational side…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies says it’s seeing a disturbing trend pick up: more abuse and neglect cases of Northland pets. The Duluth-based animal shelter made two posts on Facebook just this week about pets being abandoned. In the first post, they wrote that two puppies were discovered taped up in a dirty box on the side of the road….
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re not trotting the Gobble Gallop races on Thanksgiving, but plan to drive near Downtown Duluth, here’s what you need to know. On Thursday, November 24, the Gobble Gallop Races will take place in Downtown Duluth. The first of three races kick off at 9:00 a.m., and while turkey trotters stuff the streets, some parking restrictions…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats hope to use their newfound political control in some states to guarantee that women have access to abortion, while some GOP strongholds may temper their efforts to deepen restrictions after poorer-than-expected results in the midterms. Even after their gains this month, Democrats lack the power to codify abortion rights into federal law. That puts the abortion debate squarely on the…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you plan on participating in Small Business Saturday on November 26, Downtown Duluth released a list of member businesses who are participating. A Place for Fido: 10am to 9pm, Raffle entry with purchase Bookstore at Fitger’s: 10am to 9pm, 3 Book signings, Grand Prize drawing Canal Park Gifts: 10am to 5pm, Holiday treats and 15% off select…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Vineyard Church to hold a Blue Christmas Service for those dealing with loss and grief this holiday season. Associate Pastors, Brian Brinkert and Becca Eastvold, joined FOX21 on the morning show to talk about the meaning behind this service. The event will be held Sunday, December 4 at 6pm at their Arrowhead location at 1533 W….
(FOX 9) — For years, major retailers like Walmart and Target opened their doors on Thanksgiving, giving shoppers a head start on Black Friday madness or a place to buy last-minute items for the dinner table. The pandemic has led to a change in that trend. In 2020, companies announced they were closing their stores on Thanksgiving to give overworked retail workers some much-needed rest….
DULUTH, Minn — It’s a job that some people may not like. For others it’s the exact opposite John McDonald, a chef at Mid Coast Catering is one person who enjoys potato peeling. McDonald said, “There’s something Zen about peeling potatoes, you know, it just makes the time fly by. So, if you enjoy peeling potatoes or enjoy helping others,…
Cloquet, MINN. — The Churchill Elementary School in Cloquet held a celebration on Tuesday after it was recognized as one of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. It’s one of 297 in the country, and one of eight in Minnesota. The honor goes to schools that have made progress in narrowing the achievement gaps among their students, or have overall…
DULUTH, Minn. – House fires killed 16 people in Minnesota over the holiday season last year, 12 taking place between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fire risks rise during the winter months due to an increase of heating, lighting, and cooking. The first level of safety is to have alerting equipment such as carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are installed on every…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you like Christmas, live music, and helping others, there’s a fundraiser event happening at Pier B Resort Hotel on Dec. 8. The Laura Velvet Band and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples are hosting a fundraising concert. All proceeds will benefit Best Christmas Ever, which is a non-profit that helps bring joy to nominated families who have fallen…
CARLTON, Minn. — Jay Cooke State Park will be partially closed for a special hunt taking place early in December. The closure for a muzzleloader rifle hunt and staff decided to limit access to parts of the park to protect resources and prevent the overpopulation of deer. In a press release from the Minnesota DNR, they say when there’s an…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Musician Rafe Carlson tributes his new song, A Place To Fall, to veterans and service members. Carlson played his new song live at FOX21 and talked about the meaning behind it. Carlson is a Duluth/Hermantown native. He went on to talk about growing up in the community and his plans moving forward. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Flame Nightclub is a popular downtown Duluth bar that is known for being a safe place for everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community. For the last eight years, Nicole has been a bartender and is now the general manager at the nightclub. As you might expect, her reaction to the killings at the gay nightclub in Colorado…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s always a debate about whether artificial trees or real ones are better, but if you like the real deal, a market for them just popped up in Duluth. For the 6th year-in-a-row, Emmanuel Evergreens has set up shop on Grand Avenue in Duluth’s Norton Park. It is a wonderland for anyone who thinks a live tree…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but there was already a lot of gratitude Monday in Duluth. It came in the form of appreciation for a complete Thanksgiving meal that includes everything but a little elbow grease and time in the kitchen. The bags with meal fixings were passed out by the CHUM Food Shelf on…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s only November, but it’s never too early to think about July’s blue skies. Monday, under our gray skies, a Navy F-18 fighter jet was a bright spot. The jet and its crew arrived Monday as a signal that the Navy jets will be returning for next summer’s air show. In addition to entertaining the audience, pilots…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local musician Gina Lee stopped by the morning show Monday to play one of her newest songs and a couple of covers. Check them out below! You may have seen Lee featured on the morning show in the past because FOX 21’s Dan Hanger enjoys her tunes! Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tracy Lundeen, founder of the Bluebird Foundation, stopped by the morning show Monday to talk about the annual Christmas by the Lake Scholarship, Christmas by the Lake Concert and this year’s Christmas by the Lake music album. Click the video above for more, and check out the Bluebird Foundation’s website. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News…
MINNESOTA — It’s likely that you or someone you know has been in a crash with a deer. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are in the top ten states in regard to the number of these types of crashes. Now a 2-year study in Minnesota is trying to reduce the chances you’ll hit a deer. Ron Moen is likely one of…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Native American Heritage Day was celebrated at the Duluth Depot Saturday. In partnership with the St. Louis County Historical Society, the event saw community gathering around to learn about the history of bandolier bags and enjoy a round dance. “A round dance, traditionally, was a mourning ceremony. The idea is that everybody that passed on in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Jamrock Cultural Restaurant has announced it’s leaving Superior to reopen a bigger location in Duluth. Owner Antonio O’Neil made the announced late Friday on the restaurant’s Facebook page. O’Neil said he is more than appreciative of Superior’s support to help get his business up and running, but that the success simply grew out of the space he…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s that time of the year to get your festive family photos – and that includes your pets! Campbell Lumber and Supply Company in Superior once again partnered up with the Douglas County Humane Society and Lady Jane Photography to host “Santa Paws.” Pet owners of all types got a quick photo for the fridge Saturday. “All…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above for a flavor of opening night at Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Bayfront Park! Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville Tour of Lights turned on for the first time this season Saturday at 5 p.m. Check out this live camera over Bayfront Park courtesy of DuluthHarborCam.com! FOX 21 will have highlights from opening night tonight on FOX 21 Local News at 9. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people lined up along Superior Street Friday night for the 64th annual Christmas City Of The North Parade. And before the parade kicked off, Minnesota Power hosted its “Light Up The Plaza” event, which included turning on the big tree. Check out those highlights in the video above, and see a montage of moments from…
MINNESOTA — Deer crashes are very common in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. What can be done to help decrease the number of deer vehicle crashes is the subject of a study sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. There are about 4,000 deer vehicle crashes reported each year in Minnesota. However, researchers believe that number may account for only about…
DULUTH, Minn. — The long goodbye to Duluth Central High School picked up steam this week. Crews and equipment began demolition on Monday. The former school complex is being torn down as part of the deal that sold the property to a developer over the summer. The site has 77 acres, and the district has sold the front of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Demolition is underway on the historic Hotel Astoria building in the heart of Downtown Duluth. The front of the building looks like it always has on the corner of East Superior Street and 1st Avenue. The back side is no more. Crews are expected to level the structure before the end of the year. ZMC Hotels bought…
DULUTH, Minn. — Christmas cheer is in the air at the historic Merryweather Inn with afternoon tea parties for all to enjoy. Plenty of hot tea will of course be on hand but also apple cider, freshly baked cakes, warm scones, and sandwiches. The mansion on East First Street in Duluth is all decked out for the holiday season too….
DULUTH, Minn. — 14 Minnesota parks and trails getting a new look, thanks to the Legacy Fund. $11.4 million has been dished out by the fund to help enhance 14 regional parks and trails. Locally, the Duluth Waabizheshikana, Marten Trail received nearly $1.5 million dollars. The trail is located between Irving neighborhood and Jay Cooke State Park. It includes an…
PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. — Friday morning, a collision with deer caused a garbage truck to roll over in Pequot Lakes, causing serious injuries to the driver. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported a 50-year-old man from Brainerd was traveling southbound just after 6 a.m. on County Road 1, when 2 deer ran onto the road and hit the garbage truck…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs says an iron ore mine in northern Minnesota will close in a few years if it doesn’t get mineral rights from a nearby project that hasn’t been completed. Hibbing Taconite, which is owned by Cleveland-Cliffs, is expected to run out of iron ore around 2025. Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves said Thursday that his…
MCGREGOR, Minn. — The Aitkin County Sheriff confirmed with Fox 21 that Lucas Dudden’s cause of death was an accidental drowning. Dudden’s family originally said they suspected foul play, but the sheriff said on Thursday that there are no signs of it. His father said he accepted the autopsy results but doesn’t fully understand how this could happen to his…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the annual Christmas City of the North Parade comes traffic and road closures. The Duluth Police Department has sent out a traffic advisory for those who will be in Downtown Duluth Friday night. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of Fitger’s at 6th Avenue East and Superior Street and will continue along Superior Street…
DULUTH, Minn. — City of Duluth to offer free parking at annual Christmas City of the North Parade. The annual Christmas City of the North Parade is returning for its 6th decade in the northland. It’s going to be all of the holiday fixings rolled into one big event — and good news for those attending, the city says there…
DULTUH, Minn. — Renegade Improv’s “Drinksgiving Returns” will take place at Zeitgeist November 23. The show is a mix of live and filmed sketch comedy, improvisation, and special guests that tell a new story each time. The Fabulous Dik and Flip the turkey joined FOX21 on Friday’s morning newscast. Local performers will take stage at Zeitgeist’s Teatro Zuccone, November 23…
DULUTH, Minn. – World Cup excitement is building at Dubh Linn Brew Pub in downtown Duluth, as the crew there gets ready to host watch parties on the big screen. The fun starts Monday at 1 p.m. when the United States takes on Whales. This is the 4th year the pub has celebrated the World Cup by opening up at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Those job numbers ae part of the challenge facing many employers, including Spirit Mountain. Not only does the hill have to create some more snow, it has to find additional people to keep the facility totally operational. The current plan is to start the season being open 5 days and 4 nights a week, with hopes that…
DULUTH, Minn.–Eagle eyes are coming back to ‘Bentleyville Tour of Lights’ for a second year in a row to help deter any Grinches trying to steal Christmas down at Bayfront. Downtown Computer is once against donating a multi-camera security system throughout Bayfront Park during the Tour of Lights. The cameras record and can be accessed remotely 24-7. The partnership between…
DULUTH, Minn.–If you live in Minnesota, you’ve probably gotten a few emails today from nonprofits promoting the 14th annual Give to the Max Day in the state. More than 350 million dollars have been raised over the years and 14 thousand organizations have benefited from this day of giving. Locally, one of the groups taking part in the fundraising campaign…
CLOQUET, Minn. — New owners took a chance and rolled the dice on a familiar pizza place in Cloquet. Since 1983, Casino Pizza & Subs Shop has been a well-known restaurant in the Cloquet community. The pizza place has had a few owners in the past. The shop temporary closed this last August while the new owners got ready to…
DULUTH, Minn. — School buses across the nation are adapting hi-tech eyes and shifting their lens’ to catch drivers who fail to abide by school bus stop signs. In Minnesota, there’s actually a School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Grant, but time is running out for schools to apply. This year alone, the Minnesota Department of Pubic Safety has awarded over 5,000…
MINNESOTA — Two months ago, around 15,000 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association walked off the job after they couldn’t agree on new contracts with hospitals. Now after no progress with negotiations, the union is preparing to make another move. Thursday morning, the MNA announced its going to take a vote among its members on November 30 to see if…
