Maria Vollom

Morning News Anchor and Reporter at KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN)

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Coffee Conversation: Science on Deck Sets Sail with UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory

2 weeks ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

DULUTH, MN – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory is launching its 2025 Science on Deck series this summer, inviting the public aboard the research vessel Blue Heron for hands-on science experiences. Scientist Cody Sheik joined Fox 21 live on the morning newscast with more information. The first event is set for Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pier B Resort.
Former Elroy Supper Club Destroyed in Early Morning Fire

3 weeks ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

BRITT, MN — An early morning fire broke out Friday at the former Elroy Supper Club, which had been converted into a residence. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a passerby called 911 around 4:37 a.m. on June 6 after spotting flames coming through the roof of the building located in the 7200 block of Britt Bypass, about 10 miles north of Virginia. The witness reportedly honked their horn to alert the residents. A man and woman inside were able to escape the blaze unharmed.
Coffee Conversation: Glensheen Mansion Announces Full Lineup of Summer Fun

3 weeks ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen Mansion is gearing up for an exciting summer season, with free events, specialty tours, and scenic experiences on the shores of Lake Superior. Marketing Manager Mike Mayou joined FOX 21 to share what’s ahead, including the return of the popular Concerts on the Pier, celebrating its 10th anniversary this July and August. Starting June 4th, Glensheen’s Free Wednesday Night programs kick off with Beer Gardens featuring different local brewers each week.
Coffee Conversation: LOON Celebrates 20 Seasons with "Die Fledermaus"

3 weeks ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lyric Opera of the North is raising the curtain on a milestone—its 20th anniversary season—with a new production of Die Fledermaus. Conductor Dirk Meyer and star baritone Lee Gregory joined Fox 21’s morning newscast Wednesday to share more about the upcoming production. The operetta, filled with bubbles, waltzes, and masked ball mischief, holds special meaning for the company—it was featured in LOON’s very first event two decades ago.
Coffee Conversation: Local Entrepreneur Makes Bug Repellent Stylish

3 weeks ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

Coffee Conversation: Local Entrepreneur Makes Bug Repellent Stylish NORTHLAND, Minn. — Mosquito season has arrived, but one local entrepreneur is adding a fashionable twist to bug repellent. Barb Owen-Boerger, founder of Getaway Kimonos, joined FOX 21’s morning show to showcase her stylish solution for keeping insects at bay. Click here for more information.
Coffee Conversation: Gordy’s Hi-Hat Gears Up for Curbside Classic Car Show

1 month ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

Coffee Conversation: Gordy’s Hi-Hat Gears Up for Curbside Classic Car Show Duluth, Minn. — Gordy’s Hi-Hat is revving up for its annual Curbside Classic Car Show, happening Thursday, May 29 from 5 to 7 PM!Co-owner Sever Lundquist, along with his kids Wilk and Kennedy, joined Fox 21 on the morning show to share more about the beloved event.
Cloquet Police Ask for Help Finding Missing Couple

1 month ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

CLOQUET, Minn. — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating two vulnerable individuals who have been missing since Sunday, May 25th. 64-year-old Daniel Latterell and 62-year-old Jane Korpela were last seen near Cloquet Avenue and 16th Street in Cloquet. Police have expressed concerns for their mental health and overall safety. Daniel Latterell is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with hazel eyes.
Coffee Conversation: Self-Taught Mushroom Expert Turned Kid's Book Author

1 month ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

Coffee Conversation: Self-Taught Mushroom Expert Turned Kid’s Book Author DULUTH, Minn. — Self-taught mushroom identification expert turned local author Ariel Bonkoski joined FOX 21’s morning newscast Tuesday to share details about her new children’s book, Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids: An Introduction to Mycology. Click here for more information on Bonkoski, mushroom foraging, and her book.
Deputy Strangled, Suspect Climbs 30-Foot Tree Before Arrest

1 month ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

RICE LAKE, Minn. — A man is in custody after allegedly strangling a St. Louis County deputy and climbing a 30-foot tree to escape on Monday. Deputies responded around 1:15 p.m. to the 4100 block of Willard Road for reports of a suspicious individual. When a deputy attempted to arrest him, the man became violent, allegedly strangling the deputy before fleeing on foot, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
Coffee Conversation: Reba the Chicken Survives Wildfires in Northern MN

1 month ago | fox21online.com | Maria Vollom

Coffee Conversation: Reba the Chicken Survives Wildfires in Northern MN NORTHLAND – As wildfires tear through the Northland, destroying homes and displacing families, one unlikely survivor—a chicken named Reba—is offering a spark of hope amid the ashes. On the Fox 21 morning newscast Friday, May 23, Mikala Schliep, Reba’s owner, shared the incredible tale of how this resilient bird survived when the rest of her flock tragically did not.

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