DULUTH, Minn. — As the holidays come to a close, some people may realize that a well-intended gift came with more responsibility than expected. Those irresistible puppies and kittens can lead to impulsive decisions, especially during the holidays. Animal Allies in Duluth works year-round to promote successful pet adoptions and shared tips on surrender prevention. “So we, yeah, really discourage…
DULUTH, Minn.– With winter break in full swing for kids, many of them also took advantage, of a chance to hit the slopes, at Chester Bowl. For the next five days, kids of all ages will keep pencils down, and skis and snowboards up as they navigate everything about learning how to shred the powder. The kids will conquer the…
DULUTH, Minn.– If you’ve ever been to a Hairball show, you’ve seen their tributes to veterans, and active-duty service members and recently, they gave the ultimate tribute, overseas. The rock cover band, just returned from a trip to Kuwait, that they will never forget. During their visit, Hairball members got to spend time with different military departments, through educational tours,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Marshall Holiday Ski Camp kicked off on Friday, inviting young skiers to test their skills for its 20th year. The camp, for kids ages 5 to 12, is run by the Duluth Marshall Nordic Ski Team coaching staff and team members. The three day camp focuses on teaching new skiers the basics such as proper techniques…
SUPERIOR, WIS. — The Superior Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Merry and Bright Holiday Lighting Contest. In the spirit of the holiday season, homes and businesses participated in the contest, making for a festive and successful tour of lights. The awards included Best Residential Display, Best Business Display, Best Themed Display, and the Clark Griswold Award. To…
DULUTH, Minn. — A former Twin Ports actor is taking his talent to the stage in the Twin Cities, for a show based on a classic children’s book. “Go, Dog Go!”, also known as “Ve Perro ¡Ve!”, is the latest production from the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and is a musical adapted from the book of the same name…
DULUTH, Minn. — Many Twin Ports residents marking a Christmas tradition by visiting the Northland’s famous “tour of lights” on Christmas Eve, as folks made their journey to Bentleyville for what may be their final time this season. This year marked 22 years of the iconic Twin Ports light show, with the last 17 of those years being spent in…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Christmas inches closer, many Americans are scrambling to pick up last-minute gifts. One Duluth store staying busy this holiday season is the Fitger’s Bookstore. Aside from books, their most popular item this year is gift cards. Which they say gives shoppers an easy way to support local businesses and give back to the community. “We love…
DULUTH, Minn.– With Christmas less than a day away, local bakeries are feeling the holiday rush. Duluth’s Best Bread staff said customers have been lining up for festive treats, and some favorites are already sold out. Decked out in holiday spirit, the demand for a sweet treat has been nonstop. All season long, Duluth’s Best Bread has been dishing out…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hockey lovers from all over filled the Amsoil Arena as the U.S. faced off against Finland, bringing the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series to a close. The tournament opened last Friday in Duluth with Finland facing Germany and continued Sunday with the U.S. taking on Germany. Both the U.S. and Finland went into tonight’s game coming off a…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was airlifted to Duluth after a snowmobile accident in Virginia. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 2:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of an unknown problem near Bailey’s Lake. The caller said that they saw a bright light and heard what they thought was a generator running. When officers arrived, they found a…
Two Harbors, Minn. — As speculation continues at the national level surrounding a potential ban of THC and CBD-based products in the future, Castle Danger, true to their name, have decided that now is the perfect time to show the world their version of the popular beverage. “We’re launching our new brand of THC and CBD infused drinks called ‘Trailblazer’,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power showed their support for the Hartley Nature Center with the presentation of a new grant for the center. The gift is for $6,000, and will be used to help build classroom enhancements, which will help support the center’s outdoor education for thousands of area students and their families, many of which have their own roots…
Circle K Logo DULUTH, Min. – Holiday Station Stores around the northland recently went through rebranding to Circle K stores. Now three of those newly branded stores have closed with caution tape placed around the buildings or gas pumps. Those closures are permanent. A Circle K spokesman tells FOX21, “After a recent review of our operations, we made the business…
DULUTH, Minn. — A look at area businesses hours for the upcoming holidays. Retail Walmart – same across Hermantown, Superior, and Cloquet Christmas Eve: 6 am – 6 pm Christmas Day: Closed Target Christmas Eve: 7 am – 8 pm Christmas Day: Closed Costco Christmas Eve: 10 am – 5 pm Christmas Day: Closed Miller Hill Mall (individual store hours…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Love Creamery has soft-launched its new location in Superior. According to a post by Love Creamery on their fundraising page, the store located on the corner of N 21st St. and Garfield Ave will be open for select dates going into the holiday season. SEE PREVIOUS: Love Creamery Hosts Open House For Billings Park Upcoming hours: Saturday…
DULUTH, Minn. — Resource Renew’s Treecycling program opened up over the past weekend. Drop-off locations have been set up around the area. People can just drop off their Christmas trees free of charge for composting. Because they can only process organic material, the tree must be real and not flocked. Wreaths, garlands and other evergreen decorations made with wire cannot…
DULUTH & ROSEVILLE, Min. – One person in Scanlon won $50,000 in the December 20, 2025 Powerball drawing. That means they got the Powerball and 4 out of the 5 regular balls. Yes – just missing the $1,500,000,000 jackpot by one number. The winning tickets was some at the Kwik Trip store at 1320 Highway 45 in Scanlon. In Minnesota,…
US Steel Corporation Logo DULUTH, Min. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Steel – the company that runs Minntac. The lawsuit says the violated a pregnant woman’s rights. During her pregnancy she needed to avoid working on the most physically jarring machinery as an accommodation during her high-risk pregnancy. The lawsuit claims, “Instead…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 has learned safety concerns by Duluth public library staff forced the closure of the downtown and West Duluth branches Friday and Saturday. On Monday, the city placed a Duluth police officer at the downtown branch out of an “abundance of caution,” according to a city spokesperson. The concerns focused around a man who was outside…
DULUTH, Minn. — Automotive experts are encouraging people to keep an eye on their cars as the holiday travelling season approaches. Aside from the usual advice of keeping your gas tank filled and keeping air in your tires, experts say there are some other aspects of your vehicle you should keep an eye on to stay safe on the wintery…
DULUTH, Minn. — A solemn tradition continued for the Chum drop-in center in Duluth as the organization held its annual Homeless Memorial Vigil. Many attendees marched from Chum’s building on W 2nd St, to the steps of Duluth city hall in order to pay their respects for the dozens of community members who have experienced homelessness that passed away within…
DULUTH, Minn.- General manager and CEO of the Minnesota Monsters, Steve Walters, has announced on social media that he has decided to step down from his position with the team. Walters made this announcement on Monday and confirmed this information with Fox21. Walters helped lead the Monsters to back-to-back ArenaMania Championships. He also helped the team transition to the AF1…
DULUTH, Minn.– Santa made a special early visit in Duluth today to cap off a month full of holiday celebrations. The residents at Ecumen Lakeshore were clearly on the nice list, because Santa came prepared with treats and a chance to meet and greet. But before that, the month has been filled with laughter, sing-alongs, and musical performances. Staff said…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is putting more resources toward preventing fraud across state, instead of being reactive. In September, the Office of Inspector General Council was formed by an Executive order from Governor Tim Walz. The announcement comes during a time the federal government is sounding the alarm on fraud they believe is roughly $9 billion…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth wants to know about your neighbor that goes above and beyond to make our community great! Online nominations are now open for Duluth’s 2nd annual Good Neighbor Awards. From picking up litter, to lending a hand, this award recognizes neighbors that show they care. Nominations must be submitted by midnight on December 31….
Angel Fund Members Kari Kilen and Nicole Freeman, Commander Tim Stauty, Chief Steve Estey, Pink Patch Project Organizer Officer Brittany Dillinger and Angel Fund Executive Director Kelly Grinsteinner. HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department(HPD) raised $4,160 for local cancer patients through its Pink Patch Project. The Pink Patch project ran throughout the month of October and raised money through…
DULUTH, Min, – Thank you so much for coming out to our inaugural Twin Ports “12 Hours of Giving,” blood drive. We may have impacted more than 275-lives with your donations. FOX21 and the Red Cross teamed-up to help fill the holiday shortage of blood. FOX21 & Red Cross Blood Drive This blood drive was a serious thing, but also…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa is celebrating a significant increase in applications to become Duluth police officers. The winter application process recently closed with 41 applicants, which Ceynowa said is unheard of. He said the department usually gets around 10 to 12 applicants. And on top of that, there is an increase in interest from lateral officers…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power has officially terminated its partnership with the proposed natural gas power plant in Superior known as NTEC. Minnesota Power said “permitting and litigation delays” around the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project are factors in the decision. This means, Minnesota Power customers will not receive energy from the plant — if it becomes a reality,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say a woman is accused of stabbing her own father in the back. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. Friday. A location was not given by the police department’s public information officer. Officials believe the 27-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police located the woman a short time after the stabbing and made…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hockey fans from across the world gathered at the Amsoil Arena this weekend to watch the U.S. take on Germany in the World Juniors pre-Tournament Series. The 3-game series provides players with the opportunity to compete for final roster spots on their respective World Juniors team, with the final rosters expected to be announced on Dec. 24….
DULUTH, Minn. – Four people are displaced, and two cats are lucky to have been rescued after a fire tore through a home in Duluth. The fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. Friday in the 4200 block of Gladstone Street. Crews from Lakeside, Downtown, UMD and Woodland responded. The four people inside got out on their own without any injuries.]…
DULUTH, Minn. –Strikepoint is recognized as one of the world’s top handbell ensembles. The group continues to share their music globally and locally, using concerts like their annual Christmas one at First United Methodist Church to help fund their concerts across the globe. The funding, much of which comes from generous donations, means the world to the ensemble. “Through our…
DULUTH, Minn. — The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo’s “Zoo Lights” will be up for visitors to the zoo. The annual holiday tradition lets zoo-goers walk around the complex to see the “larger than life” critters along the paths, then head inside the zoo’s “Primate Conservation Center” to warm…
DULUTH, Min. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Senator Kevin Cramer (ND), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) on Friday, December 19, 2026 sent a letter to the Canadian government inquiring about new border crossing rules that were just announced. Canada Border Services Agency announced that the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program will end on September 14, 2026. Rep. Stauber said…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The grand opening of Legacy Cannabis in Minneapolis will be Saturday, December 20, 2025. This party also doubles at Legacy glassworks 9-year anniversary party. Legacy Cannabis is in the same location of Legacy Glassworks, making it a first-of-its-kind dispensary and glassblowing studio and gallery. Legacy Cannabis’ Duluth location became the state’s first licensed dispensary of marijuana on…
Duluth, MN. — It’s the 23rd year of Students at Lester bringing the cheer to local hospital patients. Students delivered trees with handmade ornaments and gifts to patients at St. Lukes today. The students raised money for the gifts by doing chores. This yearly tradition began with a student that wanted to give back after his brothers life was saved…
DULUTH, Minn.– The holidays are here, and for many people, that means finding the perfect gift for their loved ones online. For the Amazon Distribution Center in Duluth, that means a significant increase in package deliveries. But the station manager said, it’s been like that for a while. “The holiday season for us started the day after Thanksgiving. We saw about…
DULUTH, Min. – Postal deadline are coming soon to ensure packages and letters arrive before Christmas 2025. December 16, 2025 was the recommended deadline for any service for international or military packages. Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25. Domestic Mail Class/Product Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) USPS Ground Advantage® Service Dec. 17 First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 17 Priority Mail® Service Dec. 18 Priority…
John Magas DULUTH, Min,. – Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, “Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging.” The statement said in part, “We understand that many in our community are currently experiencing fear and uncertainty regarding immigration enforcement. While we cannot control the actions of outside agencies, we want to…
Flag Of Canada DULUTH, Min & OTTAWA – The Canada Border Services Agency is introducing new telephone reporting border crossings for remotes areas of US – Canadian border crossing. Effective September 14, 2026 the old Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program will end. That program allowed permit holders to cross ports of entry into Canada without physically present themselves at…
DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Twin Ports are giving the gift of life by donating blood during the Red Cross “12-Hours of Giving” Blood Drive at The Garden Event Center. As an official media sponsor, FOX21 is proud to be involved in Duluth’s first-ever 12 Hour Blood Drive, which began today and will continue throughout tomorrow. As a thank…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army and Hartel’s Disposal have wrapped up their “Hartel’s Holiday Impact Challenge”. The challenge invited local businesses to “dump their donations” into a trash bin at Hartel’s, with the disposal company matching up to $75,000 in donations. At the end of the 2-week campaign, the contributions totaled approximately $8,000. Despite not reaching the goal,…
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame officially announced its plans to build a $70 million complex in Inver Grove Heights. Natalie Darwitz, a former Eagan High School star and Hockey Hall of Famer, is leading the large project. The facility will feature a world-class interactive museum, an NHL-size sunken ice rink, event and performance space, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Messy weather has forced Portman Hockey to postpone their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. The event typically signals the “official start” of Portman’s outdoor hockey season. The “Great Skate” fundraiser has consistently been a family-friendly, community-favorite event with food, games, and activities for all ages. Money raised goes toward the organization’s equipment, programs and rink improvements. More information,…
DULUTH, Minn.– A Twin Ports activist group is raising the alarm about what they call an increase of attacks against immigrants by ICE. Twin Ports Rapid Response held a community meeting to educate people on their constitutional rights when it comes to observing and reacting to ICE raids. One of the strategies to sound the alarm of an ICE raid…
DULUTH, Minn. — The re-freezing temperatures may be catching some people off guard, and for patients at Aspirus St. Lukes who may not have the best clothing for the cold, the St. Lukes Foundation is doing what they can to help. The foundation’s Boot Drive is focused on gathering new and lightly used winter clothing for patients at the clinic…
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were…
Minnesota Monsters Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Monsters have signed a deal to host games in the AMSOIL Arena for the 2026 season. The squad, previously known as the Duluth Harbor Monster, played their games in the DECC Arena. Home games will be May 22nd, May 30th, June 22nd, July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th. Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve…
