Author: Adam Jagunich

Celebrating Independence Day with Red, White and Boom

SOUTH RANGE, WI. — With the Fourth of July near fireworks will soon be, if not already, in the air. It’s an American tradition symbolizing pride and patriotism. Independence Day is a time for celebration; sparking joy for friends, family and communities across the nation. “We’re celebrating our independence, we’re celebrating our freedoms and we’re celebrating with a bang and…

Cook Community Leans On Each Other As Swollen River Takes Over Downtown

Gov. Walz will visit Cook and Biwabik on Thursday to survey the flood damage.

COOK, Minn. – The small, close-knit city of Cook is dealing with a big problem.  The swollen Littlefork River has sent feet of water into the low-lying downtown. Homes and businesses are surrounded by water.  Some basements have feet of water, according to locals. There was a slight sign of relief Thursday because forecasters believe the river has hit its…

Annual West Duluth Memorial Day Parade

DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Memorial Day Parade was held Monday afternoon in West Duluth. The route along Grand Avenue featured marching bands, antique cars, and of course military groups. Duluth Women of Today hosted the parade, which honors the lives of those who serve and have served in the military. Entry into the parade was free, and an array…

Cross Country Ski National Championships Take Place at Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn. — Much of the Northland has been waiting all winter for the upcoming big snow but its timing may not be a coincidence. Some of the best cross-country skiers in the nation are converging at Spirit Mountain. It’s the SuperTour Final and National Championships. Things kicked off Thursday with the first of four races over the next six…

Robotics Masterminds Design, Build, Compete at the DECC

Students participate in FIRST Robotics Competition at the DECC.

DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve all heard the expression, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Well, how about, “Young men and women, start your robots!” On Saturday, the high school robotic competition wrapped up at the DECC. Fox 21’s own adventurous photojournalist Adam Jagunich dared to step in the pit, to bring us the story. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Proctor’s ‘Atlas Games’ Putting Plastic Waste To The Challenge

PROCTOR, Minn. — Atlas Games out of Proctor has been creating and publishing board and card games since the 90s. And within the past couple of years, the company has evolved to make games out of plastic waste. “You don’t realize it, that a lot of plastic you have that you think you are recycling properly, it just goes through…

Duluth Mayor-Elect Reinert On Inheriting 2024 Budget, Securing Leadership Team, Campaign Promises

DULUTH, Minn. – With one month to go before a change in office at Duluth City Hall, Duluth Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert is wrapping up his civilian life and securing a core leadership team to join him in January.  Beyond that, he told FOX 21 how he’ll handle inheriting Mayor Emily Larson’s budget for 2024, and he addressed his critics who…

Dropkick Murphys’ Lead Singer Talks First-Ever Duluth Concert At Amsoil Tuesday

You can’t turn around without hearing about Taylor Swift these days. But she’s not the only performer with hardcore fans. Duluth gets a visit Tuesday night from Dropkick Murphys. Some of you may be saying, “Who?”  But others know big songs like “Shipping up to Boston” or “The Boys Are Back.” The group has made quite the name for itself…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Spirit Creek Farm

WRENSHALL, Minn. — Two farms in Wrenshall Minnesota have been growing cabbage for a Wisconsin based sauerkraut company for over a decade, and after the previous owners decided to step away from the business, the Minnesota farmers have now taken over the creation side of things as well. “Spirit Creek Farm was an existing business that was run by Andrew…

Fox Along The North Shore: Gooseberry Falls Water Levels From Early Spring To Now

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Flowing, spring runoff, and now, not so much as the drought takes over. In this week’s Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More, we travel to Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors to contrast low levels with super high early spring water levels. Categories: Fox Along the North Shore, News, News – Latest News

Inside ‘The Njord’ – A New Duluth Luxury Vacation Rental With A Nordic View

DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest buildings has been restored and remodeled into one of the city’s newest luxury vacation rentals.  And Lake Superior is front and center from every window on every floor. “This is The Njord. The Njord is the Nordic God of water and seafaring. And so I think, fittingly, we named the building that because…

Alpacas Line Up For Annual Shearing Day At Frosty Ridge

DULUTH, Minn. — Shearing day at the Frosty Ridge Alpacas farm was another busy one Wednesday. Around 80 alpacas showed up to get all that winter fiber buzzed away for the summer months. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich has more on the process and how all that fluff gets put to good use. Categories: Education, Environment, Minnesota, News, News –…

Lake Ave Drive In Open For The Summer

ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — Although the weather might not say it, a sure sign of summer is happening near Island Lake. Lake Ave Drive In is officially open for its second year of operation. The drive in is attached to the recently opened lake effect restaurant and bar. weather it’s the sit-down atmosphere of their restaurant or the more casual…

Family Dog, Daughter Credited For Saving Duluth Home From Fire

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth Heights man is crediting his 12-year-old daughter, Zoe, and the family’s 3-year-old lab, Dudley, for saving their home after the nearby garage went up in flames Wednesday night. 12-year-old Zoe Radzak “If she didn’t come down screaming, it would have definitely gotten to the house, and it would have been a different story. So Dudley…

The DECC Is Prepping For Thanksgiving

Thousands of people expected for Thursday's annual meal

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,…

Duluth’s Best Bread Incorporates Charcoal Flour For Spooky Treat

DULUTH, Minn. — Earlier this month we told you about a 17-pound pretzel that was made by Duluth’s Best Bread. Now their creative geniuses are baking up something spookier for the Halloween season. “Spooky Rolls” as they call them get a dose of activated charcoal to turn them pitch black. The Cinnamon rolls are topped with candied oranges made in…

Some Park Point Residents Buried In Silt After Beach Nourishment Project

City officials say the 'nuisance' is better than Lake Superior swallowing up property from chronic erosion.

DULUTH, Minn. – Some homeowners on Park Point are getting buried in fine sand and silt, and some are even losing their yards to inches of the super fine particles. The problem is a result of the beach nourishment project from last year that built back multiple feet of beach by using dredging leftovers from the harbor. The city calls…

Filmmaking in the Northland: Lost 40 Studios Wraps Up Production of Canusa Street

CHISHOLM, Minn. – “It has been an incredible process. Filmmaking should not be this smooth, I have kept waiting, when is the second shoe gonna drop, when is some like chaos moment going to happen. But, it’s been an incredible shooting experience,” Canusa Street Writer and Director, Zack Morrison says. Canusa Street is a half hour TV comedy pilot about…

High School Students Test their ‘Metal’ Going Head to Head at FIRST Robotics Competition

DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC was full of metal v.s. metal “scraps” as more than 4,000 high school students battled with the robots they built and programmed at the FIRST Robotics Competition. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us to the arena. Categories: Education, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: FIRST Robotics Competition

Knowing Your Neighbors: Spoon’s Studio

DULTUH, Minn. – In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you inside Spoon’s Studio in Duluth.  It’s a new recording spot for people of all talents, with a goal of bringing the community together through music.  FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes you there. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Warm Fall Weekend Perfect Chance for Many to Check Out Amnicon Falls

DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of locals and out-of-towners took advantage of the warm fall weather to check out the sights and sounds of Amnicon Falls. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Environment, Features, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin Tags: Adam Jagunich, Amnicon Falls, Amnicon Falls State Park

2nd Annual Dulucon Begins

It will continue throughout the weekend at the mall and at the Encounter Youth Center. 

DULUTH, Minn. — The second annual Dulucon began on Friday at the Miller Hill Mall. It will continue throughout the weekend at the mall and at the Encounter Youth Center. For more information, click here.       Categories: Community, Minnesota, News Tags: DuluCon, duluth, Miller Hill Mall

Carlton County Fair Continues

BARNUM, Minn.-It’s fair season across the Northland as the fall approaches. Above check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story from the Carlton County Fair. For more on the fair, click here. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Whoopsa Daisy Farm Now Open

DULUTH, Minn.-Whoopsa Daisy Farm in rural Duluth is now open to the public every weekend through October 10th, and includes hayrides and even a tractor playground. Above check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story. To find out more about the farm, click here. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Northland Celebrates Bob Dylan’s Birthday

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native Bob Dylan’s birthday is being celebrated in the Northland today as part of Duluth’s Dylan Fest. Above, check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story from Bob Dylan’s birth home. For a complete list of events for the festival, click here. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

VIDEO: Alpacas Get Sheared for Clothing at Local Farm

DULUTH, Minn.-This week has been a busy one at the Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm located along Maple Grove Road in Duluth, as dozens of Alpacas were sheared to be turned into clothing. For more, check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story above. To find out more about Frosty Ridge Alpacas, click here. Categories: News, News – Latest News

Duluth Junk Hunt Begins at the DECC, Amsoil Arena

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Junk Hunt has begun at the DECC and Amsoil Arena and will continue on from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Some of the proceeds will go to the Duluth Harbor Mission. Above check out Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story on the event. For more information, visit this website. Categories: News, News – Latest News