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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Gordon goes big for its annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days on July 5, 6, & 7 of 2024. Gordon Good Neighbor Days Chair Erik Finstad and Committee Member Dave Hodek joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the festivities. Huge fireworks display, mud volleyball, 5k, duck races, pancake breakfast, classic car show, parade,…
ELY, Minn. — The Spiritwood Foundation presents the second annual Under The Big Top Concert at Veterans On The Lake on Saturday, July 13 at 7:00 pm. Pat and Donna Surface from the Spiritwood Foundation joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the success of last year’s inaugural event and the hopes for year two. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Steve Goodspeed will retire from his position as News Director at Fox 21 on Friday, June 28 after more than 40 years in the business. Steve has been at Fox 21 for just over two years, but has a rich history in local TV news. Here is a look back at his commendable career. On his last…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two Harbors Dance Artist Kayla Schiltgen will perform experimental dance solo “Is This Magic?” on Saturday, June 29 at The Lab at NorShor Theatre. Schiltgen joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the performance. “Is This Magic?” will have two showings at The Lab on Saturday, June 29 at 4:00pm & 7:00pm. Performances…
DULUTH, Minn. — June is National Homeownership Month, and with increased home prices and higher interest rates the U.S. housing market can be intimidating. Enter One Roof Community Housing. One Roof Senior Director of Community Land Trust Jim Philbin and Housing Services Manager Niki Kolodge joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday with information about homeownership locally. The two…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local band Indecent Proposal will release a music video for their new song “Albright” on Tuesday, June 25, filmed in the Historic Duluth Armory on London Road. The band joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the production. The crew also played a sneak peak of original song “Glow” that has yet to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mile in My Shoes FundRacers will take part in Grandma’s Marathon this weekend, including Resident Members (people experiencing homelessness, exiting incarceration, in recovery and transitioning post-military service) and volunteer Run Mentors. Two FundRacers with MiMS, Ruth Sorenson and Darren Reed, joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday ahead of Grandma’s Marathon. Ruth is a current Run…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tony Loyd is an avid runner, and Grandma’s Marathon is one race he annually takes part in. Last year, injury prevented him from competing. Now that he is healthy and uninjured, Tony is registered and ready for his 2024 redemption race in Duluth. Tony was on the morning newscast last year, and returned Friday to talk about…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday, June 20, the 689-foot Michipicoten safely arrived back to the Twin Ports after spending nearly two weeks in Thunder Bay, Ontario for temporary repair. The vessel suffered a crack to its hull on June 8, taking on significant water near Isle Royale on Lake Superior. Thursday night, the ship was escorted 180 miles by the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two male juveniles, a 14-year-old and 16-year-old, were arrested Wednesday, June 19 in the assault and robbery of a 75-year-old man in the DECC parking ramp. UPDATE (6/20): The juveniles are facing pending charges of Aid and Abet 1st Aggravated Robbery and 3rd Degree Riot charges. They were detained at about 10:30 pm on Wednesday, June 19…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Super Rhubarb Festival will return to Duluth on Saturday, June 29, commemorating Chum’s 50th Anniversary. CHUM Director of Communications and Marketing Bradley Zwagerman and Rhubarbara joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. The festival is taking place on Saturday, June 29, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Stella Maris Academy Holy…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is in urgent need of more rhubarb donations ahead of the Super Rhubarb Festival on Saturday, June 29. The annual festival raises funds for Chum to continue serving Duluth with food, shelter and other resources. This year’s Super Rhubarb Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 29–and it’s the biggest one to date. In order to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The final sprint is on to Grandma’s Marathon. Here’s what runners should know before race day. Essentia Health Athletic Trainer Christina Nistler, who has also ran 10 marathons, joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about how runners can stay healthy before and after a big race like Grandma’s Marathon. Nistler also talked about…
DULUTH, Minn. — A neighbor is being credited for their “quick response” in saving three people and a house from fire early Tuesday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, fire broke out at a house on West 6th street at about 12:12 Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, crews discovered the front steps and porch engulfed in flames. Officers made sure…
DULUTH, Minn. — Heads up for drivers on I-35 this week; single lanes will be closed at times in both directions through the Twin Ports Interchange project area. Full list of expected closures and times listed below. 6/18 – Southbound I-35 will be reduced to one lane from Garfield Avenue to 27th Avenue West between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m….
SUPERIOR, WI. — Two one-act murder mysteries, Murder in Poplar and Heartbreak, will take the stage at Time Arc Theatre June 21 – June 30. Director of Murder in Poplar Kathleen Laakso and Director of Heartbreak Rob Larson joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday ahead of opening night. The Time Arc Theatre is located in the Old Post…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Swenson School of Engineering is rolling out 50 new scholarship opportunities for students. The announcement coming Thursday outside of UMD. A total of 50 engineering scholarships will be provided over the next five years. Dr. Wendy Reed, the Dean of the Swenson School of Engineering, has a goal for every UMD engineering student to receive a…
DULUTH, Minn. — A research project on the impact that ice has on the Great Lakes is getting new funding. Cenovus Energy, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Toledo Ohio, will invest $100,000 for research on ice effects on water, specifically in Lake Superior and Lake Erie. Along with the impact of ice on…
DULUTH, Minn. — A research project on the impact that ice has on the Great Lakes is getting new funding. Cenovus Energy in partnership with the Universities of Minnesota-Duluth and Toledo, Ohio, will invest $100,000 for research on ice effects specifically in Lake Superior and Lake Erie. Along with the impact of ice on algae blooms resulting in negative swimming…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rubber Chicken Theater will present eight plays all created in the span of 24 hours on Saturday, June 15 at 7:30pm at Harbor City International School Theater. Brian Matuszak joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about The Chicken Hat Plays. Seating is general and admission is $20 per person. Email brian@rubberchickentheater.com for tickets…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Flower Farm in collaboration with Farmer Doug will be the official supplier of this year’s finish line flowers at Grandma’s Marathon. Lois Hoffbauer with Farmer Doug and Derek Hoffbauer with Duluth Flower Farm joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the opportunity. This is the first time there will be local flower…
WISCONSIN. — The State of Wisconsin’s June Law of the Month is a safety reminder to drivers and motorcyclists to share the road and stay alert. In the past five years, about 2,000 motorcycle crashes have taken place annually in the state resulting in an average of 1,700 injuries and 100 fatalities per year. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation encourages…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday, June 11, Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital will host a cancer lecture series at the Depot from 5:30-7 pm. One of the panelists, St. Luke’s Genetic Counselor Delaney Pease, joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to discuss the lecture and the field of genetics. The series will focus on the role of genetics in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Runners, spectators, and the Twin Ports community are gearing up for the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon weekend June 22. Grandma’s Marathon Marketing & Public Relations Director Zach Schneider joined FOX 21 on the newscast Wednesday morning to talk about race weekend plans and preparations. Beyond the marathon, the weekend features a multitude of other events. The annual spaghetti…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boat Club Productions presents ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ at Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theatre June 7-16, 2024. Boat Club Productions Producer Jason Vincent joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday ahead of opening night. The show is about rising above our impulses, mistakes and surroundings to make a future. Showtimes include June 7-8…
DULUTH, Minnesota. — Essentia Health is rolling out a new check-in system at all of its clinic locations with electronic kiosks and other mobile options to assist patients in the process. “Healthcare is a technology driven, innovative industry. We’re always looking for those updates, and those technologies that can make the patient experience better,” said Essentia Health Community Relations Director…
DULUTH, Minn. — Participating Blue Star Museums look to support active military personnel and families with free admission. There are four Blue Star Museums in Duluth; William A. Irvin, Glensheen, Children’s Museum, and the Lake Superior Zoo. Lucie Amundsen with the DECC joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast to talk about the importance of supporting military families through gestures…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — Two women are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening. According to Minnesota State Patrol, the Alfa SUV was traveling eastbound on Highway 11 near MP209, lost control on a corner, hit a pontoon trailer and rolled into a tree. The driver is identified as 18-year-old Kaylee Rae Scholler of International Falls. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tis the season of outdoor concerts, events and recreation. Bayfront Festival Park is a hot-spot to be for all of the above. Winterfell Management now oversees Bayfront operations. President & Managing Partner Jeff Stark joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about summer events at the park. For a full list of events, click…
DULUTH, Minn. — May is Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the number 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. St. Luke’s Neurologist Siddhart Mehta joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to discuss stroke awareness, and how to recognize and act on stroke symptoms. Mehta also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Playhouse presents a theatrical prequel to Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher, running May 24 – June 2 at the NorShor Theatre. Evan Kelly, who is playing the role of Black Stache (aka Captain Hook), and Jake Mathey, who is played the role of the Boy (or Peter Pan), joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast…
SAGINAW, Minn. — Springtime for one Minnesota man can only mean one thing; time spent outside mushroom foraging. Trading in his suit and tie for a basket and pocket knife, Mike Kempinich has called the woods his office for the past 15 years. “It’s like a big Easter egg hunt. There is always something fun, and finding it is just…
DULUTH, Minn. — In celebration of 130 years of serving the northland, YWCA Duluth will hold its annual Mission Soirée on Thursday, May 30 to raise funds to continue its programs. YWCA Operations and Communication Manager Asin Biiwaash-Smith joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the event and its purpose. The Mission Soirée will take place…
DULUTH, Minn. — Americorps is looking for 45 tutors to help students with reading and math this coming Fall. A total of 1,700 tutors are needed across the state of Minnesota. Early Learning Tutor Paige Blosberg and Duluth Tutor Recruiter Mikayla Karels joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Friday to highlight the need and provide additionally information. No teaching…
SUPERIOR, WI. — Community members will fill the streets with the sound of music for the third annual Make Music Day Superior on Friday, June 21st, from 11am to 9pm. Siggy’s Musical Garden Executive Director Cheryl Finkbeiner, SMG Board President Scott Lillo, and local Musician Shane Nelson joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the purpose…
SUPERIOR, WI. — The 21st annual Student Film & Video Showcase is taking at place at UW-Superior on Friday, May 17, at 7:00 pm in the Holden Fine Arts’ Manion Theatre. Drew Kerner is the Writer & Director of short film “Ink of the Black Gloves.” Thomas Noack is the Writer & Director of “King Fall.” The two UWS students…
DULUTH, Minn. — Faith-based pop band Presence Music finds recent success after releasing their latest single Down in the River. Members of the group joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday, where they announced they’ve signed a development deal with Mcglaughlin Music Group and radio promotion deal with Compass Artist Management. They also played their new hit live in-studio. More…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mix Cosmetiques presents a DIY Mother’s Day bonding class where attendees will craft lip gloss, lip polish and perfume using only plant-based ingredients. Owner of Mix Cosmetiques Lanae Rhoads joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday with more information. Rhoads helped FOX 21’s Maria Vollom make a lip polish live in-studio. DIY Mother’s Day Bonding Bliss…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Students faced-off Tuesday in the 7th annual Battle of the Books competition at the Cloquet Senior High Auditorium. The quiz bowl style event featured students from Churchill Elementary, Washington Elementary and Cloquet Middle School. The kids read 12 different books this year and answered questions Tuesday about the authors, characters, themes and settings. Event Coordinator Jessica Gagne…
HIBBING, Minn. — A 30-year-old female from Hibbing is dead after a single vehicle crash on Thursday. The GMC was traveling northbound on Highway 73 at Gilboe Road when it ran off the right-side of the road right and struck a guard rail, according to Minnesota State Patrol. The driver identified as a 30-year-old female of Hibbing, MN. No further…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Northspan will host a succession planning summit, Succession Strategies, on May 23 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Northspan Group Consultant & Finance Manage Zack Filipovich joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. The Northspan Group provides business development and community development consulting services to clients in…
DULUTH, Minn. — Ventriloquist and Comedian Todd Oliver and his talking dog Irving will take the state at the West Theatre on Sunday May 5 at 2pm. The duo has starred on the Today Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show and America’s Got Talent. They joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday. For tickets to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 65th annual Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day returns to the DECC on Thursday, May 2 at Pioneer Hall. Duluth Lions Club President Jim Pratt and Lion Mark Osthus joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the fundraising event. You can purchase tickets for $10.00 at the door on the day of the…
ASHLAND, WI. — April is National Volunteer Month, and community members like Sandra Nutt are busy preparing for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ashland. Sandra is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. She has helped put on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. Meanwhile, her daughter currently works at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Research Center. Like…
CARLTON, Minn. — A local musician from Carlton will receive a close to $10,000 prize after winning a national contest for her original song. Abrianna Schmidt is an 18-year-old high school senior. She recently found out that she won the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Journey of a Song contest. She joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The annual Memorial Day Parade in West Duluth is in need of more floats and participants. The parade is held in honor of veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their life in service to the United States. Sharon Bergquist with the Duluth Women of Today and Chair of the Memorial Day Parade joined FOX…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld High School presents a theater performance of The Outsiders based on the popular novel at Lincoln Park Middle School from April 25-27. Duluth Denfeld senior students, Kai Smith and Ayden Cavanaugh, are both playing the role of Johnny Cade in the play. They joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two brothers conduct sustainable forest management projects, all the while helping Northlanders protect their homes and structures. Tucker and Tyler Masseth are the Owners of TNT Timber. They joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about Firewise treatments, fuels reduction and fire mitigation. In recent years, a Spruce Budworm outbreak in the Northland region…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two groups of UMD senior graphic design students are competing to raise funds for local nonprofits, Companies to Classrooms and Northwood’s Children Services (NCS). Meaghan Carlson, Marketing Lead of the Classmates to Classrooms exhibition for Companies to Classrooms, and Zach Audette of Protect Play for NCS joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Monday ahead of the…
