HANOVER, N.H. — The US Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a comprehensive ice-mitigation study at the Soo Locks facility. Hanover, New Hampshire. Ice has always been a challenge at the Soo Locks, and with a new 12,000-foot lock opening in 2030, the study aims to find better ways to manage the ice. The goal is to keep the ice…
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…
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St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Logo (Gordon Ramsay)ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – St. Louis County authorities are reminding riders to use caution, after a snowmobiler ended up stranded near Meadowlands. On Thursday, November 27, deputies and rescue squad members responded to the report of a 55-year-old male who got stuck the day before when his snowmobile started to sink into…
ALDEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A man has died after being crushed by a falling tree in Alden Township. According to officials, at 10:22 a.m. on Wednesday, they responded to a call on the 7400 block of Laine Road. Brian Pelander, age 69, was found dead under a fallen tree by his wife. The wife had left the home around 45…
Tree Down In Lakeside (credit: Minnesota Power) DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands of Minnesota Power customers are without power on Wednesday morning. Officials say the storm downed trees and power lines, and poles, causing scattered outages in Little Falls, Cloquet, and the Long Prairie areas. Duluth is also experiencing an outage, including about 1,000 customers in Lakeside/Lester Park, and about…
WISCONSIN. — Thousands of Xcel Energy customers are without power across Northwestern Wisconsin this morning following the snowstorm. According to officials, around 12,000 customers have been impacted, primarily in the Manitowish Waters and Hayward, Wisconsin areas, and the Ironwood, Michigan area. Crews are in the field working to restore power. With the ongoing snow and high winds, Xcel says they…
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DULUTH, Minn. — Crews responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday morning near the 400 block of East 8th Street. The fire was reported around 5 a.m. Fire officials said a person was sleeping in an RV when the fire broke out. The person was evaluated at a hospital for smoke inhalation and is being assisted by the American Red…
CHERRY, Minn. — Crews responded to an early morning garage fire in Cherry Township. Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office was notified of a garage fire in the 10000 Blk of Hayes Rd., in Cherry Township located East of the City of Hibbing. Upon arrival the garage was fully engulfed in flames. Occupants and pets…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — The promoter of the Hibbing Speedway has been arrested on felony charges of fraud out of West Virginia. Barry Braun of Silver Bay and owner of XR events, is being held in Lake County on charges of felony fugitive from justice. A warrant for Brauns’ arrest was sent out by the West Virginia State Police for…
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…
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…
HIBBING, Minn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement following the two raids in Hibbing on Wednesday. A spokesperson from ICE said that eight undocumented people were detained as part of the operation with the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. The raids at El Charro Bar and Grill and La Tequila Taco Shop took place during…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Twin Ports took on the Differunce 5K in their Halloween costumes to fundraise for the increased food access and healthy living programs through the YMCA. The YMCA Community Services teamed up with Ursa Minor Brewing to host the run, providing an opportunity for the community to come together for a good cause and enjoy…
DULUTH, Minn. — The heat was on, the music was turned up and the competition was fierce Saturday night at Dance TV’s Halloween edition at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth. Dance TV produces live theatrical productions that take you behind the scenes of a fictional hit television show, Dance TV. The audience serves as the live studio audience and is immersed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two female nurses at Essentia Health in Duluth were assaulted by a male patient in the Emergency Room around 3 a.m. Thursday. Duluth police said staff members were eventually able to restrain the man until police arrived. The man is being placed on a mental health hold. Once released, he will be taken to jail for two…
TOFTE, Minn. — On Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025, firefighters detected smoke in a remote area near the Caribou River within the vicinity of the George Manitou Crosby State Park, which is around 10 miles southwest of Tofte, Minnesota. The fire is currently estimated to be around 30 acres, smoldering and creeping in mixed hardwoods and leaf litter. Firefighters with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — While Northlanders are beginning to prepare for winter, Grandma’s Marathon is already looking ahead to next summer’s milestone event- The 50th annual race. On Wednesday Oct. 1, runners gathering at the Dovetail Cafe for the first day of registration for the race. The event kicked off with a group run hosted by the Tortoise and Hare run…
CARLTON, Minn. — Nearly 200 people came together Saturday night to support Carlton County Animal Rescue’s foster program and its efforts to build a physical animal shelter. The Seasons of Love Gala was the first-ever fundraiser for the non-profit, which formed in 2022. The gala was held at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The body of a 53-year-old man was found near Wisconsin Point early Wednesday morning. According to officials at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday morning, officers responded to a report of a man lying in the road with a bicycle near Moccasin Mike Road and Wisconsin Point Road. Officers then gave aid to the man, who was not breathing and…
BOUNDARY WATERS, Minn. — A man has been rescued from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after suffering an injury to the leg from an axe. Around 6:30 p.m. on September 23, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received an SOS notification regarding the injured man. A tourniquet and bandaging had been used to stop the bleeding. The injured man…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — If you love supporting animals, there’s a big fundraising event happening Saturday to help build an animal shelter for Carlton County Animal Rescue. The “Seasons of Love” event is Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton. Doors open at 6 p.m., but VIP ticket holders get extra fun starting at 5 p.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — The 41st annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest brought out one packed crowd Saturday. Local food, artists, crafts and live music were all there. Donations were accepted to help Chester Bowl’s cause to allow kids the chance to go to their winter and summer camps. From pizza and beer, to bunnies and tie-dying shirts, the weekend brought something…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Walk to End Alzheimer’s brought out families, caregivers and people affected by the disease over the weekend in Duluth. Walkers were there to help raise money to find a cure for the disease. They carried flowers that symbolized the different ways the Alzheimer’s touches their lives. But one color was missing, and that is the driving…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is currently hosting an event to honor the nation’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, which runs from Sept. 19, to Sept. 21, will feature a “Missing Man Table,” a ceremonial tribute to remember POWs, MIAs, and fallen service members. Members from the American Legion Post…
TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA, Wis. — One person is dead after a single-car crash in Ashland County. According to officials, the crash was first reported around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning on State Highway 13 near Amsler Road in the Township of Chippewa. Upon arrival, first responders found the sole driver of the car dead. The cause of the crash is still…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 36-year-old man is accused of shooting out the front glass door of a downtown Duluth business before stealing items inside. According to officials, on Sunday at 1:20 a.m., they responded to reports of a burglary at Namasté Gifts and Healing on the corner of 4th Avenue and West Superior Street. Once on scene, police found broken…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two men and one teenage boy were arrested early Saturday morning following a large fight outside two downtown Duluth bars. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance at Aces and Spurs around 1:30 a.m. near the corner of 1st Avenue West and 1st Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered multiple fights underway. Three males,…
UPDATE: The Duluth Police Department has arrested a 35-year-old man from Superior on preliminary charges of Criminal Vehicular Operation in Thursday’s fatal hit-and-run investigation. The victim is identified as 37-year-old Mathias Turbes. DULUTH, Minn. — A 37-year-old man is dead after a hit and run in Gary New Duluth Thursday morning. According to officials, at around 6:30 a.m., police…
DULUTH, Minn. — One person has died at a Duluth Federal Prison Camp(FPC) on Monday. According to officials at 8:30 a.m., they found 60-year-old Terrance Wayne Buescher unresponsive at the FPC Life-saving measures were given by officials and EMS, but Buescher was subsequently pronounced dead. Officials say no employees or other prisoners were injured and there is no danger to…
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 Officials, 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 say…
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…
