HIBBING, Minn. — A standoff with a man in Hibbing ended with his arrest According to officials Wednesday at around 3:15 p.m., police attempted to arrest a man with outstanding warrants in the 2400 block of 5th Avenue W in Hibbing. When officers made contact with the man, he fled and barricaded himself inside his garage. Officials say he then…
DULUTH, Minn. — A concrete truck has rolled over onto a car near the Damiano Center. According to Officals, at around 8:10 a.m., police responded to a concrete truck that had flipped near the corner of West 4th St and North 2nd Ave West. The truck was driving south on 2nd Avenue West and was unable to stop. Officials…
DULUTH, Minn. — An oil spill in Duluth harbor on Tuesday morning triggered a Coast Guard response and cleanup. The spill occurred at 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to Coast Guard officials, the diesel oil spill happened during a fuel transfer to a ship, where approximately 15-30 gallons of oil were spilled into the port. Officials say the area was…
NORTHLAND – Some sad news to share as Fox 21’s unofficial mascot, ‘Brewster’, has passed away. Brewster was our own Dan Hanger’s rescue dog, who he found while doing a story for the station back in 2010 and adopted him. The two became inseparable as he brightened up many days and nights in our studio. He was also a face…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. — One person is seriously injured after a shooting in Cass County. According to authorities, they received a 911 call Thursday morning at around 2:14 a.m. about a possible shooting at a home in the Prescott Housing area in Wilkinson Township. Upon arrival, deputies found a 40-year-old man with serious injuries. Authorities say that an unknown…
THURSDAY UPDATE. – – The Cass County Sheriffs Office has identified the victim as 59 year old Theresa Kay Cechini from Cass Lake. According to officials, Cechini had a medical emergency before the crash. WALKER, Minn. — One person is dead after a boat crashed into the rocks and shoreline on the south shore of Leech Lake near Walker City…
DULUTH, Minn. –More film productions are coming to Duluth, the latest is called “Brunch and Bloodshed.” It’s a story about a group of friends, who have gathered since high school, they meet every year for brunch, but then, the unexpected happens. Duluth native, Deven Bromme is the film’s Production Supervisor. He’s worked on films all around the country. He says…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Harbor Monsters recently won their second championship in a row. They won ArenaMania II in the Arena League. To celebrate the championship, Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert welcomed the team to the city hall rotunda on Friday, congratulating them and proclaiming it “Harbor Monster Day” in Duluth. “I think its important to use this space as…
With upcoming cuts to PBS, there could be big changes how our neighbors to the west are getting their news and information. Lakeland PBS is the only television station directly serving north-central Minnesota in the Bemidji and Brainerd-area. They expect to lose more than $1 million due to federal cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “Our signature service is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Excalibur con a pop culture and tabletop gaming convention was on at the DECC this weekend. Celebrating of all things fantasy, sci fi, comic nostalgia, and nerd culture. Artists and authors selling and showing off their creations. Fans could buy hand-made key chains, compete in tabletop competitions, meet their favorite actors, and participate in auctions and raffles….
DULUTH, Minn. — A little rain and storms didn’t stop the art from flowing at Bayfront Festival Park this weekend. Art in Bayfront Park showcased 100 artists and their creations from woodworking, metalworking, jewelry, and pottery. Vendors did what they could to protect their art from the stormy day. Culinary vendors were also on hand offering specialty teas sauces and…
ARBO, Minn. — One man is dead after an ATV crash in Arbo Township near Grand Rapids. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call the evening of Sunday, August 17, reporting an ATV crash in the area of Prairie Lake Rd. Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male who had been ejected from an ATV. Despite lifesaving…
RICE LAKE, Minn. – Rice Lake Mayor Suzanne Herstad has resigned. In a news release, Mayor Herstad’s resignation letter was quoted saying, “Serving this remarkable community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together during my time in office, and I leave hopeful in a future of…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Lynx lead the WNBA with a 15-2 record, and their coach is now a WNBA-All Star. The WNBA announced Thursday night Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was selected to be on the sidelines for the WNBA All-Star Game. Reeve to coach All-Star Game What we know: The league announced the honor for Reeve after the Lynx beat the Washington…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – P.J. Fleck and the University of Minnesota agreed to a one-year contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the Gophers through the 2030 season. Fleck is entering his ninth season with the Gophers and led them to an 8-5 mark in 2024, which ended with a mayonnaise bath after being Virginia Tech in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Fleck is 56-39…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Nurses Association has cancelled their proposed Unfair Labor Practice strike against Aspirus St. Luke’s as a tentative agreement for a new contract nears. On Thursday, the MNA said “significant movement was made across the bargaining table” following more than 30 hours of negotiations over the past week. Minor details will still be finalized early next…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)Â –Â With the No. 17 overall pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves added one of the top prospects from France Wednesday night in the NBA Draft. The Timberwolves took Joan Beringer, a 6-11, 230-pound center. Who is Joan Beringer? What we know: According to his NBA Draft profile, Beringer was born in Selestat, France. He moved to Strasbourg when he was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Negotiations between the Minnesota Nurses Association and Aspirus-St. Luke’s have stalled, after MNA claims of Aspirus walking away from the bargaining table. At their final scheduled bargaining session, MNA claims their nurses were met, “not with compromise, but with cuts.” The nurses association then said Aspirus’ proposal would limit sick time, vacation, dental, and health coverage for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime board member and a men’s event record holder are both receiving the honor of being two of this year’s Grandmas Marathon Hall of Fame inductees. Dave Malban, a founding board member, and Dominic Ondoro, a 2014 men’s record holder are this year’s Grandmas Hall of Famers. Malban was responsible for making Grandmas Marathon into the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Eight writers, eight directors and 40 actors got together last Friday to create eight different sketches with Rubber Chicken Theater that were performed in front of a live audience within 24 hours. Common Cameo Dan Hanger FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was the common cameo for all sketches. It was a lot of dedication and a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger is inviting the public to his dog Brewster’s 15th Birthday Bash at Fitger’s Courtyard in Duluth on Tuesday, June 24. The fun will be part of A Place for Fido’s Doggy Yappy Hour from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event is free an open to the public. Dogs are invited, too. The…
Melissa Hortman (from her MN Legislature webpage)DULUTH, Minn: – A number of Northland elected officials, Minnesota government leaders, and various organizations have been releasing statements following the shooting death of former Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband. This shooting is currently under investigation, as well as the shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fire broke out at Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Renewable Energy Center in Duluth on Thursday. This happened around 2:50 p.m. on the 4900 block of Main Street. The wood storage center started on fire with sprinkler system keeping the flames from getting out of control. Firefighters quickly put out the fire when they arrived. Power generation was not…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’re getting a look at what will soon become Duluth’s newest downtown living opportunity. Titanium Partners is behind the project they are calling “Force on Fifth Avenue.” It’s located in the former Ordean Building across from Maurices. The building is being converted into short term, midterm, and extended stay residential rental units, set to open in early…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local 101 in Duluth is once again opening up their Ernest Butler and Pamela Wutz Scholarship to those looking to explore a career in fighting fires. The scholarship, which has been given out each year since 2021, is funded by the Local 101 Firefighters Union, as they hope to give a helping hand to prospective members…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was education day with the Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium on Monday. The Huskies welcomed students, teachers, and schools to their game on Monday. It was to reward students for all their hard work throughout the school year. It was a way for the student to enjoy a day of baseball, camaraderie, and community spirit at…
In case you missed FOX 21’s 9 p.m. Memorial Day coverage, here’s the first two blocks of news dedicated to the many special events honoring our men and women in military who fought for our country and are no longer with us. Thank you for watching. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. — A section of Skyline Parkway has been turned into a one-way road, over by Enger Tower. The city made the change to address safety concerns, which is east of Twin Ponds. Pedestrians and cyclists now have their own lane to separate them from traffic. At the intersection of Hank Jensen Drive, the road becomes a three-way stop…
DULUTH, Minn. — A small hidden park in Duluth’s Downtown is receiving a fresh coat of paint. The concrete structure at Gateway Park is being repainted in a blue gradient. This week volunteers from the National Bank of Commerce started to repaint the structure. Members from Duluth’s Park and Rec team will be finishing the project next week. The design…
DULUTH, Minn. — There are serious concerns from local and state hunger advocates involving proposed federal cuts to the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” also known as SNAP, or food stamps. As part of President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” around $250 billion would be cut to the SNAP program, which serves around 40 million Americans, including 440,000 Minnesotans. The states…
DULUTH, Minn. — He ran, he roamed, and now he’s in a kid’s book. The Great Sheep Escape: Brad’s Big Adventure follows Brad, the runaway sheep who captured hearts across the Northland. Brad’s owner, Farmer Ryan Osvold, joined FOX 21 Morning News anchor and author Maria Vollom on Wednesday to share more about Brad’s unforgettable journey. Written by Vollom and…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was Lake Superior College’s turn to celebrate its graduates on Monday. The commencement ceremony recognized the graduating students as they walked across the stage. Over 700 students from nearly 70 programs graduated from the college this year. The commencement ceremony was held at the DECC, where loved ones cheered on the graduates. Students accomplishments included certificates,…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)Â –Â The Minnesota Vikings will open the 2025 regular season against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football. The Vikings and all 32 NFL teams released their regular season schedules Wednesday night. We also already knew the Vikings are hosting the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, and traveling to Ireland to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, and…
HOVLAND, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation started construction on a portion of Highway 61 on Monday, May 12. Crews will be completing culvert replacement work on the highway between Grand Marais and Grand Portage. The project will replace culverts at six locations around Hovland over two years. Starting Monday, traffic will be reduced to one lane near Myhr…
BIWABIK, Minn. — In Biwabik repair work has started on the Highway 135 rail bridge. The Minnesota Department of Transportation started work on the bridge Monday, May 12. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane across the bridge controlled by a signal system during the repairs Work is expected to wrap up at the end of June. Categories: Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rosie Loeffler-Kemp has announced her bid for re-election to the Duluth School Board in District 1. Highlighting over 30 years of community involvement and nonprofit leadership, she emphasized her commitment to strong public schools and collaborative leadership. “It is an honor and privilege to serve on the Duluth School Board. I will continue to build on our…
DULUTH, MN – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is adding 10 more adaptive devices to its all-terrain track chair program, according to a press release from the DNR. The program launched in 2022, starting with five track chairs. Following these newest additions, the DNR will have 23 total track chairs across the state. This will include Jay Cooke…
FOXBORO, Wis. – Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard confirmed to FOX 21 at 6:30 p.m. that the missing boy, Wayne Bixler, was located safe after an extensive search effort. Izzard said more information would be released on Wednesday. FOXBORO, Wis. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 12-year-old in Foxboro. In a Facebook post The Sheriff’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Volunteers came together in Lincoln Park to clean up for Earth Week. Local organization Ecolibrium3 wrapped up it’s 5th annual Earth Week on Saturday. The week consists of a series of events dedicated to bettering the environment. On Saturday Eco3 hosted a community clean-up in Lincoln Park. Volunteers were provided gloves, garbage bags and grabbers. Last year…
CLOQUET, Minn. — This week, students at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College presented their environmental research, a part of the campus’ ‘Earth Week’ celebrations. Today the students with the environmental institute presented their projects in the research symposium. Projects ranged between wildlife biology to forest related research. Others presentations talked about the mercury levels in our local water…
DULUTH, Minn. – Staff say they are appealing to public after a freeze on federal grants has put the program and its services at risk. Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) provides meals, mentorship, and a safe space for kids. Located in Duluth’s central hillside, the program also serves families and runs juvenile justice programs for St. Louis County. However, according to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A search warrant conducted Tuesday morning lead to the seizure of over 100 grams of suspected meth and 100 grams of cocaine in Duluth. This happened around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15. The Duluth Police Department, Hermantown Police, and the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force collaborated together to execute a search warrant on the…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA — The Superior National Forest is starting prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation. The prescribed fires may be close to areas open to the public for the next several days. Warning signs will be posted along roads near all prescribed fire areas before operations begin. The Forest Service is warning that nearby residences may experience heavy smoke….
CROMWELL, Minn. — The community of Cromwell is helping out one their volunteer firefighters’ fight against cancer. Tim Smith of Cromwell, Minn., was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and has already underwent major surgery following his diagnosis. Smith has been a EMT/firefighter for Cromwell-Wright Volunteer Fire Department for over a decade. A GoFundMe page has been set up to…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Monday that the rules governing Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market have been formally adopted and are in effect following their approval by a judge, according to a press release from the OCM. This was the final step in the process of setting up the cannabis market in Minnesota, and means…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — One suspect is in custody after making threatening statements to his ex-wife and kids in Superior. The Superior Police Department received a call on Monday, April 14, right after 8:30 p.m. from a woman worried about the safety of herself and her kids. The woman told officers that her ex-husband was calling and texting her making threatening…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual who shoplifted from JC Penny last week. This event happened last Tuesday, April 8. The shoplifting suspect is described as a white female with red hair wearing a black vest, blue sweatshirt, and black leggings. The DPD is encouraging the public to call 911…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — The community of Grand Rapids is coming together to build a community garden for a beloved gym coach battling terminal breast cancer. Andrea Hassel started the Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy over 20 years ago. She helped many gymnasts grow and develop into competitive college athletes. The community is hoping to fundraise $35,000 for a memorial garden…
