Man Who Stole 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Allowed to Die at Home
The man who stole the ruby slippers of Wizard of Oz fame, now moves only by wheelchair and is on oxygen 24/7. Doctors give him only months to live. His attorney said Monday's…
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Donna Howard Community Connect Offers Free Services In One Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- Community members gathered at the Damiano Center in Duluth to receive much needed services all in one place. Traveling around town may not be easy for everyone, especially on a day…
Delayed Lincoln Park Housing Project Finds New Lender
DULUTH, Minn. – The developer of a delayed housing project in Duluth told FOX 21 on Friday that he has found a new lender to get the job done this summer after significant delays. Urbane 218, as it is being…
Amazon To Build Distribution Center In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Big development news out of Duluth. Amazon is building a distribution center in the city. County records show the two large parcels of land purchased by Amazon are at…
FOX 21 Live Coverage Thursday Of President Biden's Visit To Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 will break into programming within the 11 a.m. hour Thursday, as President Joe Biden lands in Duluth and heads over to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior around 1…
UMD Expert Talks Mild Winter Economic Impact
DULUTH, Minn. -- Northern Minnesota had a mild start to winter. So, experts at UMD all got together and wrote an article on the lasting effects the warmer temps may have. One part of…
Duluth-Based Developer Bringing New Life To Former Bank Building In Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. – Titanium Partners’ Brian Forcier, one of downtown Duluth's leading developers, has begun his first investment into the resurging Lincoln Park Craft District. It's not in the form of housing or another…
NTEC Neighborhood Meetings To Answer Questions And Concerns
People interested in the new natural gas-powered electric plant being planned in Superior had a couple of chances to get their questions answered Tuesday. Two open houses were put on in Superior for the…
Council To Vote Monday On Mayor Reinert's 2024 Legislative Bonding Priorities
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Roger Reinert has released his top legislative priorities for 2024, which the city council will vote on Monday night, Jan. 22. Below is a news release sent out Monday afternoon by Mayor Reinert's office: Mayor Roger…
Local Quilt Shop Celebrates New Location In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A quilt shop in Duluth is celebrating their move into a new space. Creations Quilt Shop, now located at 1731 West Superior Street is owned by a mother and her daughter.…
2023 Was Slowest Year For US Home Sales In Nearly 30 Years As High Mortgage Rates Frustrated Buyers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out…
The Duluth Art Institute Searches for New Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Art Institute has been at the Depot for half a century. After years of stability, the DAI is poised for change in 2024. The Duluth Art Institute, or DAI, considers…
Marcus Theatres Ready To Celebrate National Popcorn Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Friday is National Popcorn Day and of course, Marcus Theatres is celebrating it. The General Manager at Marcus Duluth Cinema says popcorn has been around for 4,000 years and is a…
Lake Superior Zoo Brings Back Keeper Talks
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new way to learn more about animals is back at the Lake Superior Zoo. Keeper Talks is what they are calling it. That's where animal care specialists can speak to guests…
New London Cafe In Duluth Closing After 20 Years
DULUTH, Minn. -- New London Cafe in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood is closing after 20 years. According to a Facebook post the closure was announced on Thursday with the last day of operations being January 29. The restaurant is a breakfast…
Super One Donates Over $100,000 To The Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- Super One is donating over $100,000 to the Salvation Army thanks to their Roundup Campaign. During the 2023 holiday season customers at 42 Super One locations were able to donate rounding…
Organized Labor Calls On Superior Mayor, Council To Support NTEC
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Organized labor came together inside Superior City Hall Tuesday to debunk what they call false information from Mayor Jim Paine and some city councilors involving the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC).…
Hang In There On Those New Year's Resolutions!
DULUTH, Minn. -- The holidays are over, and all those parties and plates of cookies are in the rearview mirror. Those with resolutions for the new year are sixteen days into 2024.…
Superior Mayor Determined To Stop NTEC As Labor Ramps Up Support
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Billboards and yard signs are beginning to pop up in Superior in support of building the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). This comes as Mayor Jim Paine says he’s continuing to…
Starbucks Woodland Avenue Location Unionizes
DULUTH, Minn. -- Starbucks workers at a Duluth location have voted to unionize. The 11 to 8 vote of approval adds the Woodland Avenue Starbucks as the 7th location in Minnesota to join the Starbucks…
