DULUTH, Min. – Construction crews have begun demolishing homes on the future site of a London Road roundabout. Homes at the corner of N. 40th Avenue East and London Road are now being torn down. Home demolition at corner of N. 40th Ave E & London Road for future roundabout The teardown began Friday, November 21, 2025. Traffic lights at…
ALBORN TOWNSHIP, Min. – A shed fire broke out in the early morning hours of November 22nd, 2025. The shed was in the 8600 block of Ostman Road in Alborn Township. It was burning so close to Burlington Northern train tracks that train traffic had to be temporally halted. The fire was also spreading to the tree line nearby. The St….
FILE: Winona Laduke running As Green Party Vice President DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — An investigation is underway after the home of activist Winona LaDuke had several shots fired at it. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to the drive-by shooting shortly after 6 last night. LaDuke says two teen grandsons and a nephew were home but no one was…
(credit: Northland FireWire) ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A semi tractor-trailer was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday. According to officials, at around 10:05 a.m. on Wednesday, crews responded to a report of a semi-trailer on fire near the 2200 block of North Highway 4. Colvin Township and Lakeland firefighters responded, and the trailer was deemed a total loss. No…
Michael Edward Rahja Jr. DULUTH, Min. – The court case is moving forward against the group home employee accused of crashing a group home vehicle while drunk and high. The state is also looking into what happened. Court documents say Michael Edward Rahja, Jr told law enforcement that he had been puffing on a 80% THC vape all night prior…
DULUTH, Min. – A personal care assistant is accused of stealing the credit card of one of his clients and changing thousands of dollars to it. Court documents allege Henry Opoku Ware Jr. visited his client’s home in late July, 2025. The same day he visited the the client, Ware used their credit card to pay bills for the College…
Crime scene tapes ropes off an area one day after a shooting at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Nov. 14 2025. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where…
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk WALKER, Min. – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk says the deputy injured in a Turtle Lake Township shooting has been released from the hospital. It happened on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, In a news release Welk said deputy was shot during the exchange of gunfire and treated at a Fargo hospital. The deputy sustained a gunshot…
DEER RIVER, Min. – A staff member at Essentia Health – Deer River, 24-hour skilled nursing facility, is accused of taking “narcotic pain medications from the resident’s medication supply for personal use”. The investigation revolved around medicine intended for three patients. One patient had been receiving medication because they “experienced almost constant pain”. The investigation report from the Minnesota Department…
WALKER, Minn. — One person is dead and an officer is injured after a shooting in Walker. According to officials, they received a report of a shooting near residences in the area of Old Agency Drive and Onigum Road NW, rural Walker. Deputies attempted to make contact with a man who then fled on foot. According to officials, there was…
DULUTH, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Health report say a caregiver with a Duluth comprehensive home care agency stole money from one of their clients. The report say the, “The stole the client’s bank card the first day the worked in the client’s home and fraudulently used the bank card to pay tuition expenses and order online items.” The…
FILE – Several 5-mg pills of Oxycodone NEW YORK (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids that includes some money for thousands of victims of the epidemic. The deal overseen by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane would require members…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — One person is injured after an early morning stabbing in Virginia. According to officials, at around 1:19 a.m. on Friday, police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the 600 block of N 3rd Ave. Officers found a 29-year-old man with a stab wound to the lower back, which was allegedly inflicted by his 19-year-old…
Spencer T. Kuvin DULUTH, Min, – Pastor John Kliewer lead Duluth Vineyard’s congregation following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. After being put on leave for a number of months, Kliewer left the Duluth Vineyard. Kliewer led the effort to uncover what happened within church walls when Jackson Gaitlin was sexually assaulting children. Vineyard USA and…
Metris Javon Bell DULUTH, Minn. – A man is accused of hitting a woman with a car in the broad daylight, dragging her limp body into the car, and then dropping her off in another location. Police documents say Metris Javon Bell, 31, of Duluth is accused of hitting a woman with his car just before 11 a.m. behind the…
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A large fire at a recycling facility in Clinton Township has been contained. Officials say reports came in at 10:40 a.m. of a car on fire at Holmes Recycling on State Highway 37. Upon arrival, crews found that a car was being compacted, which caused an explosion. Officials believe the battery inside the car may have caused…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 19-year-old adult foster care employee was driving drunk on a revoked license and reaching speeds of 100 mph with passengers on board when he caused a multi-vehicle crash in Duluth on Nov. 6, according to the criminal complaint. Michael Edward Rahja, 19, of Duluth, is charged with one count of Criminal Vehicular Operation and one count…
TWO HARBORS, Minn — A man in Two Harbors has been charged with possession of child porn. According to court documents, 36-year-old Keith Richard Udenberg is being charged with 7 felony counts of possession of child pornography. Undercover law enforcement with the Department of Homeland Security was in contact with an online user who was later found to be Udenberg…
Lake Carriers’ Association Logo DULUTH, Min & CLEVELAND – The Lake Carriers’ Association is releasing their October shipping numbers for iron ore. They say, “Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 35.8 million tons, a decrease of 12.6 percent compared to last year.” Through October 2025, ship leaving Duluth had 6,558,750 tons of iron ore, that’s compared to 6,622,906 tons in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect in an armed robbery at Taco John’s. The robbery happened around 7:50 p.m. Friday at the Taco John’s on Grand Avenue. SEE PREVIOUS: Armed Gunman on The Run After Taco John’s Robbery in West Duluth Officials say the suspect has not been caught and…
DULUTH, Minn. –- An armed gunman remained on the loose Sunday evening after targeting Taco John’s in West Duluth. The crime happened around 7:50 p.m. Friday on the 4600 block of Grand Avenue. The suspect is described as a white male, around 6 feet tall and wearing dark clothing. Police said the suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun and…
Hunting Season Generic ST. PAUL, Min. & DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and report anything unusual they might encounter in the woods. They say discoveries could help uncover new clues in missing persons cases. Law enforcement urges the public to…
DULUTH, Min. – Court records show Parker John Wilson has been convicted of “Forestry-Failure to Extinguish a Fire”. He paid $190 in a fine and fees for the conviction. He was originally cited on September 9th for starting the fire. The fire broke out on May 11, 2025 near Brimson. The $190 was made up of a $100 fine, a…
DULUTH, Minn — A Duluth man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison following a drug bust in 2024. According to officials, 44-year-old Bryon Terrell Robinson was driving on I-35 from Minneapolis to Duluth on July 23, 2024, when he was caught with 220 grams of fentanyl and over 2 kg of meth. The Lake Superior Violent Offender…
DULUTH, Minn. — A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Thursday evening after a multi-vehicle crash and rollover in Duluth. According to police, the crash was reported around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Jean Duluth Road and Martin Road. One person was trapped in the vehicle that rolled and caught on fire, according to…
MINONG, Wis. — Unsafe levels of lead have been discovered in the Northwood School District’s drinking water distribution system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted water testing of the district, which revealed samples that exceeded the safe limit. Of the five tap locations that were tested, two showed elevated lead levels (15.2 ppb and 31.5 ppb), which exceeded…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior’s waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to the lighthouse in Grand Marais was swept into the water before being rescued. Jake Carr and his 10-year-old son, Collin, recorded video on their phone showing the large waves crashing over the people…
HIBBING, Minn. — A murder charge has been handed down against a Hoyt Lakes man who is accused of shooting a man to death in Hibbing during an after-bar party. Daniel Dale, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Parker Johnson, 24, just hours before being killed in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments around 2:15 a.m….
UPDATE: According to a DPD spokesperson, upon further investigation into the incident, it appears the woamstabbed herself. The woman is being placed on hold at a local hospital. DULUTH, Minn. — One woman was injured after a stabbing in Duluth. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 5:26 a.m., police responded to the area of Incline Station Bowling Center to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police departments met on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus to conduct a training exercise. They warned students and community members ahead of time that there would be a large police presence on site, as they simulated a hostage situation at the school. The exercise involved multiple agencies across Northwestern Wisconsin and Minesota working together in a controlled…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters responded to a large fire Monday evening in Morgan Park. A FOX 21 viewer shared video of the flames on the 9500 block of Grand Avenue. A city spokesperson said a shed-like external structure was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene. A nearby vehicle was also damaged by fire. No injuries were reported. A…
GRAND MARIAS, Minn. — Tragedy was avoided over the weekend After a sightseer Was swept into the cold and choppy waters of Lake Superior in Grand Marais. The water emergency happened around 4:50 p.m. Sunday. Four people were out walking to the lighthouse when one of them was pulled into the lake by waves, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s…
An FBI agent stands by an Evidence Response Team truck outside a home in a Dearborn, Mich., neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. DETROIT (AP) — Two 20-year-old men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit in September for a possible Halloween attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges….
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. – Hibbing police have identified the man who was shot and killed early Sunday in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments. He is Parker Charles Johnson, 24, of Hibbing. Johnson’s 24th birthday was Nov. 1, meaning he celebrated his birthday just hours before he was killed. Police also announced the arrest of a man in the homicide…
DULUTH, Min. – Arcadio Carrera Flores made is first appearance in Minnesota state court on October 31, 2025. He is facing charges of Felony 3rd Degree Sale of Narcotics and Gross Misdemeanor Possession of a Firearm by an Illegal Alien. It appears thought statements and timing, the investigation into Flores is tied to immigration raids in Northern Minnesota on October…
Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025) DULUTH, Min.- There were at least three likely immigration-related actions around Northern Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Here is what we know about them at this point. El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill, 2520 E Beltline, Hibbing: A FOX21 photographer happened to be getting lunch…
HIBBING, Minn. — New information was released Wednesday evening about two ICE raids in Hibbing earlier in the day involving two Mexican restaurants. A law enforcement official close to the investigation told FOX 21 that federal agents detained eight undocumented people, including the owner of the two restaurants. And the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said it all came to…
COOK COUNTY, Min. – The Cook County Public Health department says there are SNAP text message scams going around. They say the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families has been alerted of the scam. This scam claims that all Minnesota residents qualify for emergency food relief. The text asks recipients to click a link to claim funds. Cook County…
HIBBING, Minn. — Hibbing celebrated the groundbreaking for their new Public Safety Building. The new building will house the Police and Fire departments together under one roof. This will increase communication between departments, reduce response times, and provide more space for training, equipment, and technology. “Response time is a matter of seconds in life or death, and any time you…
UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. IRON RIVER, Wis. — A portion of Highway 2 is closed due to a car crash. According to officials, all lanes are closed on Eastbound Highway 2 at Highway H in the town of Iron River. They are estimated to reopen in two hours. FOX21 is working to learn more. Check back for updates….
Minnesota DNR Logo ELY, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a deer being shot in Ely city limits. The DNR reports a deer “was shot with a bow inside the city limits”. The shooting was on the 1100 block of East Main Street, which is near the Ely Recreational Center. The eight-point buck was shot on…
UPDATE: Officials say all lanes are now open. BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — A vehicle fire has closed a portion of Highway 2 in Bayfield County. According to officials, all westbound lanes on Highway 2 at Tomich Road are closed. The portion has been closed since 5 a.m., and officials say the closure is expected to last over 2 hours. Check…
(Credit: Northland FireWire) VIRGINIA, Minn. — The occupants of a home that caught fire late Thursday evening in Virginia escaped with no injuries. According to the Northland Firewire, the fire was reported around 11:10 p.m. in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue North. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a room on the second floor while the occupants were…
Fire on 1700 Block of Trail Drive in Cloquet on October 23, 2025 CLOQUET, Min. – An SUV caught fire the driveway of a Cloquet home on October 23, 2025. The Cloquet Area Fire District says the fire escalated rapidly. From the moment incident command arrived to the point crews were pulling hose lines, the intensity grew fast. Three elderly…
Chauncey Billups NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people accused of participating in schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said. Rozier is accused in participating in an illegal sports betting scheme using…
Todd Eckart on FOX21 Morning News DULUTH, Min. & AMNICON, Wis. – The uncle of Todd Eckart has confirmed to FOX 21 that the popular local musician was killed in a head-on crash in Wisconsin. The crash happened at 2:12 p.m. on October 22, 2025 in Amnicon Township. Todd was a standout when it came to entertaining the Duluth area…
Michael Todd Hart GRAND RAPIDS, Min. – Michael Todd Hart made his initial appearance in Itasca County Court on charges after his alleged escaped from Northeast Regional Corrections Center. His initial appearance was on October 22, 2025. He is still remanded in custody. All the charges he’s facing in Itasca County are from his actions following the alleged escape. In…
UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office say two people were killed in the head-on collision. It happened at 2:12pm on October 22, 2025. A vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes between Berg Park Rd. and Kent Rd. collided head-on with a southbound vehicle. The victims were the drivers and sole occupants of the vehicles. Identification is withheld pending notifications. AMNICON,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office is warning community members of potential scam calls. According to officials, they have become aware of scam calls where the caller claims to be a member of law enforcement. In some cases, these callers demand money for different reasons, such as missed court dates or failing to appear for witness testimony….
DULUTH, Minn. — Vandals have struck the Northland Country Club two times in one week. The people, who appear on surveillance video to be in their younger years, trespassed the property during the early morning hours of Oct. 16 and 18. Management says carts and green were damaged, doors were kicked in, locks were cut, and storage areas were broken…
