ASHLAND, Wis. — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order Wednesday afternoon following an active police situation. At 4:15 p.m., the order was terminated. According to officials, everyone in the 400 block of 12th Ave E and 13th Ave East was part of the order. Police said there was a barricaded person in that area. The School District…
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, of White Bear Lake WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon has identified four Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone strike on a command center in Kuwait, bringing the total U.S. deaths in the Iran operations to six. One of those soldiers is from Minnesota. 39-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was from White Bear Lake….
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was killed under a snow groomer in Grand Lake Township Tuesday. The incident happened in the driveway of private property in the 6800 block of Carlson Road. The Sheriff’s Office said the tracked snow groomer was an older piece of private equipment used to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Seven Minnesotans have been sentenced for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills into the state, including four people from the Northland. According to court documents, Latre Lamont Anderson, Khianna Rose Clark-Strong, Jacquez O’Neal Fondern, Rozell Antonio Grainger, Issac Oneal Maiden, Olivia Mae Erin Martineau-Johns and Jeremy James Nelson-Caban, Jr. were members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for…
NAMAKAGON TWSP, Wis. — One person is dead after a snowmobile crash in Namakagon Township in Bayfield County. According to officials, on February 25 at around 4:35 p.m., they received reports of a snowmobile crash on Trail 70. Once on scene, they found a 39-year old man who was pronounced dead. Initial investigation shows that the snowmobile was traveling west…
Ace Hardware on East Superior Street in Duluth DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police arrested a man Wednesday who they said robbed the Ace Hardware on East Superior Street. The call for help came in around 11 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a man who shoplifted at the Ace Hardware on 1301 E. Superior Street and brandished a knife at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An overnight fire at a hotel in Superior has left $1 million in damages. According to officials, fire crews responded at 11:04 p.m. Monday night to reports of a fire at the Superior and Sage Hotel. The Superior and Sage Hotel The Hotel, which has been under renovation over the past few months since rebranding from The…
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Pete Stauber has invited Conservative YouTube creator Nick Shirley as one of his guests at President Trump’s State of the Union address tomorrow. In a viral video last year, Shirley made claims that Somali-run day cares were committing fraud by inflating enrollment numbers to get more money from the state. However, some of his claims have…
UPDATE: The man involved in a scuffle with Duluth police over the weekend will not be charged with assaulting a police officer. Upon further investigation, the 22-year-old suspect did not intentionally stab the officer, as first reported by the Duluth Police Department Sunday. The suspect had a knife on him, which accidentally stabbed the officer while the suspect was resisting…
DULUTH, Minn. — Smooth jazz and the aroma of soul food brought life to the University of Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. The college’s Black Student Association hosted the annual Soul Food Night, transforming the evening into a celebration of African American Culture. This year’s event was Harlem-themed. People enjoyed an open speech, poetry, a jazz band, and dancing. Soul…
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HAYWARD, Wis. — A bomb threat that temporarily sent Hayward High School into a soft lockdown Friday was determined to be fake. According to school officials, a report came in that a student had a bomb in the school. Police were called, and the student was found, and it was determined that there was no threat. During this time, students…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting. According to officials, the victim was 33-year-old Darius Handy of Duluth. The fatal shooting occurred in the 400 block of Piedmont Avenue, where officers found one man dead from apparent gunshot wounds, according to a news release. It is believed by…
80th Ave. West and Grand Avenue late Tuesday night. Courtesy: Kyle Langlee UPDATE: A portion of Grand Avenue is closed on Wednesday morning following an officer-involved shooting that left one dead. According to officials, the closure is from 78th Avenue West to 83rd Avenue West as they continue to investigate. The closure is expected to last for a few hours. DULUTH,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and local educators, held a press conference on Friday, addressing ICE’s impact on school districts. Klobuchar’s visit comes days after the Duluth Public School District, joined the Fridley Public School District, and Education Minnesota in a lawsuit, to keep ICE agents off school grounds. The Duluth School District has reported decreased attendance, due…
HIBBING, Minn. — An Iron Range woman has been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting her ex-boyfriend. Shelly Jean Goerdt Shelly Jean Goerdt, 41, has been sentenced to 36 months or 3 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping. Officials say that on February 16, 2024, Goerdt lured her ex-boyfriend into a home in Hibbing. Goerdt and her sister,…
Dylan Wallace (Credit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) SUPERIOR, Wis. — The suspect in a Dec. 7 officer-involved shooting has been found fit to stand trial. In a competency hearing on Thursday, court documents say that the judge declared Dylan Charles Edward Wallace to be presently competent. This means his trial will move forward. Wallace is being accused of shooting a…
ORR, Minn. — One person is dead after a fatal snowmobile crash just north of Orr. On tuesday february 3rd, at around 12:26 p.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a snowmobile crash on the Arrowhead snowmobile trail. Officials say the 911 caller reported two snowmobiles had collided on the trail and the driver, and the lone…
FARDEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two people are dead following a train vs car collision in Farden Township. According to the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on January 30 around 10 a.m. Officials say they received a call from a train conductor of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad who said that the train just hit a car at…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior woman celebrated an impressive milestone. Doris Mace celebrated her 100th birthday with cake and cocktails at the Keyport lounge. Friends and family came to share the special day with her, including her five children. Her son is traveling from Florida for the event. Doris shared an important piece of advice “Just live every day the…
Propane truck crash(Burnett County Sheriff’s Office) BURNETT COUNTY, Wis. — A propane truck crash in Burnett County briefly left the driver trapped inside. Officials say on Wednesday at around 12:53 p.m., they received a report of a crash at the intersection of County Road H and State Road 70 in Dewey Township. That is about 28-miles Southeast of Hayward. A…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Human Rights Commission held a press conference at the city hall during an ‘ICE OUT’ sit-in that took place Friday. Members of the commission spoke before people gathered for the sit-in, calling attention towards the ongoing presence of ICE agents in Minnesota. The press conference focused on letting protesters know they are supported in their…
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DULUTH, Minn. — Businesses across the state of Minnesota are closing their doors on Friday, as part of an anti-ICE campaign. The “ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom” campaign is a way that Minnesotans are showing their support for anti-ICE movements in Minneapolis, and some businesses in the Twin Ports will be taking part in solidarity. One…
James Knuuttila Sr.(Bayfield County Sheriffs Office) BAYFIELD, Wis. — An Iron River man has been convicted to the maximum penalty for receiving his 12th DUI. 77-year-old James Knuuttila Sr. was sentenced Wednesday to a 15-year prison sentence with 10 years initial confinement, and 5 years extended supervision. This sentencing comes after a 2024 rollover that Knuuttilas was involved in….
GNESEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The victim has been identified in a fatal fire in Gnesen Township. The victim was identified as 76-year-old Neil Gordon Hendrickson of Duluth. Crews arrived on the scene of a pole barn on the 6700 block of Rice Lake Road early Monday. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said when emergency personnel arrived on scene, the…
9:20 P.M. UPDATE: Investigators located the body of a 76-year-old Duluth man around 8 p.m. Monday after a pole building started on fire in Gnesen Township earlier in the day. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately release the identity of the man. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Minnesota State Fire Marshals Office, the…
Minn.– Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation has awarded $850,000 in grants to 34 community projects. The Culture & Tourism grants will support community projects across the Iron Range. Many of the grants will be going towards trail maintenance, upgrading community parks or remodels to historic buildings. Some of the grant receivers include the International Wolf Center, snowmobile clubs and various…
DULUTH, Minn. — An exciting new chapter will begin Monday, Jan. 19, when FOX 21’s Maria Vollom joins Dan, Rusty and Neil on the evening newscasts at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Maria is a native of International Falls and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth. She joined FOX 21 in 2022 as the station’s morning anchor. Click…
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A house fire in Gogebic County left one person dead. According to officials at 5:26 a.m. Tuesday, the crew responded to reports of a house fire in Wakefield Township. Upon arrival, they found one person outside who said someone else was still in the home. Officials say attempts were then made to rescue the other person,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A teen is seriously injured after he was hit by a bus in Linclon park According to Duluth police, at around 10 a.m., they responded to a report of a 15-year-old boy who had been hit by a DTA Stride bus. The teen sustained significant injuries from the hit and, according to officials, was transported to a…
Bessemer Schools Logo BESSEMER, Mich. — A bomb threat closed schools in Bessemer on Monday. According to School officials, on Sunday at around 7:05 p.m., the high school principal received a voicemail about bombs being placed at the school. SEE PREVIOUS:Bessemer Schools closed Monday due to threat Law enforcement was notified and responded to the school grounds. No other specifics…
CLEVELAND, Ohio. — Iron ore trade in the Great Lakes has fallen 12.8% in 2025. According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Shipments of iron ore totalled 4.2 million tons in December, an 8.8% drop compared to 2024. Officials say shipments were also…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Airlines Allegiant and Sun Country have combined to form what officials say is a “leisure-focused airline.” Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction valued around $1.5 billion. With access to Sun Country’s international network, the combined airline will offer current Allegiant customers access to expanded service from its small and mid-sized cities to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A homicide suspect from the Twin Cities is in custody after being spotted along the North Shore. Around 9 a.m. Saturday, a St. Louis County sheriff’s deputy spotted the fatal stabbing suspect in Duluth’s lakeside neighborhood. According to officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop, which turned into a pursuit on North Shore Drive. The suspect eventually…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wrapped up its annual outdoor hockey jamboree fundraiser today. The event brought players and families together for a weekend of outdoor hockey, food, and family-friendly fun, while raising money to support local youth hockey players. This year, the Jamboree also celebrated those who stepped up to support the hockey association after it…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes visited Superior over the weekend to host a roundtable discussion with local leaders and health care providers about rising health care costs. This discussion is part of Barnes’ Wisconsin Way’ tour, which he began after launching his 2026 campaign for Governor. Barnes says he is looking to expand BadgerCare to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force is executing a series of narcotics-related warrants and arrests in the Twin Ports, officials say. According to a DPD spokesperson, the task force, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, is executing the warrants in connection with the trafficking of controlled substances in the Twin Ports. This operation is active and…
VIRGINA, Minn. — Embarrass man, Ryan Ross Denzer-Johnson, 44, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a minor child under the age of 14, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Denzer-Johnson was a former teacher, foster parent and participated in youth ministry. During a court…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families(DCYF) has found that nine childcare centers featured in a viral video claiming fraud are operating normally. Investigators said they conducted on-site compliance checks at nine child care centers referenced in a recently circulated video by YouTuber Nick Shirley. The video accuses several Somali-run centers of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new year means a new year for weddings, and that means the Duluth Wedding Show is back at the DECC. The one-stop-shop event is happening Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s all about the brides, grooms and even the dreamers getting consumed with more than 130 vendors to help make your wedding…
TOWN OF RADISSON, Wis. — A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed to death in the Town of Radisson. According to officials, on December 30 at 2:16 p.m., Sawyer County authorities responded to reports of a dead woman in a home. Once on scene, they found 61-year-old Lynette D. Coaty of Radisson dead with apparent stab wounds….
WISCONSIN. — Another legal battle has begun involving the re-route of Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline in Northwest Wisconsin. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The band says the agency violated federal law by issuing the permit to re-route Line 5 around the Bad River Reservation, after the band sued to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Traverse will be seeing enhancements after receiving a $1.3 million grant. Duluth Parks and Recreation has been approved for the funds through the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The traverse has over 90 total miles of multi-use trail spanning across Duluth. It’s one of the 11 trails across the state to receive funds….
Bryce James Campbell GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Lodge, is out on bail after making his first court appearance. According to court documents, Campbell posted a conditional release of $100,000. SEE PREVIOUS: Owner of Lutsen Lodge makes first court appearance, bail set at $500,000 SEE PREVIOUS: UPDATE: Lutsen Lodge owner charged with arson As…
Bryce James Campbell GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — The owner of Lutsen Ludge made his first appearance in court following his arrest and extradition back to Minnesota. Bryce James Campbell, who was accused of starting the fire that burned down the Lutsen lodge in 2024, made his first appearance at the Cook County Courthouse. Campbell is being charged with three counts…
Dylan Wallace (Credit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) SUPERIOR, Wis. — The man accused of shooting a police officer before ramming his vehicle into Superior Middle School is being charged with multiple felonies. 28-year-old Dylan Wallace, of Solon Springs, made his first appearance in court Monday. Wallace is being charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse involving strangulation and suffocation,…
Courtesy: Carlton County Fire News on Facebook SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Middle School will continue at-home learning until Thursday, following Sunday’s officer-involved shooting. A Superior Police Officer was shot multiple times Sunday during an early morning traffic stop, which ended with the suspect crashing their car into the school. SEE PREVIOUS: Chief: Superior police officer shot, suspect shot before slamming…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families gathered at the Miller Hill Mall Applebee’s this Saturday to have breakfast with Santa. Seating was first-come, first-served, with each plate of food costing $10. Alongside breakfast, Santa spoke with the children about Christmas lists and checked who had been naughty or nice. “I really had a lot of nice kids all the time, and I asked…
(Credit: Lake Nebagamon Fire Department) LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. — A man is dead after falling from a tower in Lake Nebagamon. According to officials, they received a call at 10:30 a.m. on Monday that a man had fallen around 100 feet from a tower on Industrial Park Road. Upon arrival life life-saving efforts were administered, but the man ended up…
