DULUTH, Minn. — 15,000 nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are planning to hold a strike vote on Monday, according to a press release. Nurses in the Twin Ports and Twin Cities are coming together for the first time to fight for fair contracts to hold healthcare executives accountable to put patients before profits. “Corporate healthcare policies in our hospitals…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a boat collided with a break wall and partially sunk Tuesday night. At 10:50 p.m. the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a water emergency at the Minnesota/Wisconsin point of entry on Lake Superior. Officials say five adults were traveling when the boat they were on hit the break…
Below is the results of the key races in Tuesday’s Primary Election U.S. Representative District 8 – Two Advance Republican: Pete Stauber (incumbent) – 91% Harry Welty – 8% Stauber took the overwhelming win and will be seen at the November election. DFL: Jen Shultz – 86% John Munter – 14% Shultz took the big win and will face off…
DULUTH, Minn. — A man is arrested after he was suspected of strangling and kidnapping his partner on Tuesday, according to the Duluth Police Department. Just after noon, the DPD responded to a report of a domestic incident at the 400 block of North 53rd Avenue West. Police say a man, 41 years-old had barricaded himself and his 40 year-old…
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. August 12, 2022 ASHLAND, Wis.– Local responders searched the shoreline and off-shore area through August 11th. Their efforts were focused on areas of interest near Second Landing. At 8:oo p.m., the owner of the boat, John Stanslaski, 60 of Ashland, WI, was found dead on the shore. Stanslaski was found approximately a 0.5 miles from where his…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson will learn Tuesday if he is staying in office as he faces a recall election. In June, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for Swanson to step down. Council members said allegations against him are a distraction and damaging the City’s reputation. A recent state auditor’s report supported the…
UPDATE (August 8, 5;15 p.m.) — The man who went missing Sunday morning near Madeline Island has been found dead. La Pointe Police say the 41 year-old, Curtis Wilmer of Eau Claire jumped off one of the Eagles Nest cliffs inside the Big Bay State Park Sunday afternoon. It was his second jump into Lake Superior for the day, but he…
DULUTH, Minn. — Beginning August 15, a major bridge near the St. Louis River will be closed for a week for an inspection. The Oliver Bridge is a multi-use railway that vehicles can pass through. It goes across the St. Louis River near Gary-New Duluth and is part of the Canadian National Railway. The bridge will be closed daily from…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up for boaters and pedestrians in Canal Park. The Minnesota Slip Bridge will be getting some work done Tuesday. The bridge will close for maintenance at 9:00 Tuesday night. The work is expected to take four hours. If any boaters need to get through to access the marina, make sure to do so before the…
Tuesday’s primary elections have some key state and federal seats up for grabs in Minnesota, along with Sheriff’s races in St. Louis and Douglas County. Starting in St. Louis County for the 8th Congressional race: On the Republican side incumbent Pete Stauber is running against Harry Welty. On the Democratic side Jen Shultz is running against John…
KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Minn. — The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office says a boating accident resulted in two people severely injured Thursday night. The accident happened on Rainy Lake near Franzen Island around 9:19 p.m. Officials say the boat hit a rock causing the motor to land in the boat. The motor was still running and it’s propeller severely injured the passenger’s…
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — On Wednesday a boy went under the water and drowned in Wisconsin, according to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Deep Lake, Town of Hughes, Wisconsin. It was reported that a 14 year-old boy was swimming in the middle of the lake with a group of people when he suddenly went…
DULUTH, Minn. — A heads up to voters ahead of next week’s primary election. The City of Duluth is re-drawing precinct boundaries. This is because of the 2020 Census results, which required boundaries to be re-drawn. City Councilors worked on the new map back in March to balance the populations as equally as possible in each district. This means that…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. — A man riding his motorcycle crashed into a bear in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened Monday on County Road 34 in May Township. Officials say the 67 year-old man was riding his motorcycle when a black bear crossed his path. The man was treated at the scene and transported…
DULUTH, Minn. — A condemned house caught fire in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Tuesday, and city officials tell FOX21 it seems suspicious. It happened around 3:49 p.m. at 111 Park Avenue and police and fire crews were at the scene within two minutes, according to a press release. A firefighter on-scene said he wasn’t sure if anyone was inside…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new baby monkey to one of it’s exhibits. It is an Angolan Colobus monkey that was born on July 11. This type of monkey is listed as vulnerable, and they’re part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. These monkeys are native to several countries in Africa. In…
UPDATE (August 2, 12:00 p.m.)- A 53 year-old man from Virginia was charged after a burglary and barricade situation occurred at a home in Virginia on Friday, according to the Virginia Police Department. Mark Williams, who did not have permission to be in the home and injured officers after he barricaded himself in was officially charged Monday. Officials say he…
DULUTH, Minn. — As construction work on Vision Northland gets closer to completion, it will be tougher to get into Essentia Health’s Duluth Clinic Second Street Building over the next two months. Starting August 1, the patient drop-off off Second Street will close through late September. New drop off locations will be set up along Second Street between Fifth and…
FLEMING, Minn. — A man is dead in Aitkin County, and his own son is accused of the crime, according to authorities. The Sheriff’s Office said the body of Daniel Bzdok, 62, of Buffalo, Minnesota was found in his cabin in Fleming Township Wednesday during a welfare check by deputies. Bzdok had a gunshot wound to the back of the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior Police Officer will not be charged after he ran over a man lying on the road back in February. On February 19, the officer was initially searching for a car prowler on Tower Ave. At some point he turned off of Tower Ave and hit something he believed was a chunk of ice or snow….
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth firefighter was formally charged after assaulting a 65-year old woman on the Traverse Trail back in 2020. In July of 2020, the victim was startled when she saw unleashed dogs. She told Conrad Sunde, 50, they needed to be leashed and took out her phone to record. That resulted in him assaulting her, leaving her…
DULUTH, Minn. – Viking Cruises has announced a new world cruise that will start in Duluth in the fall of 2023 and end 71 days later in Argentina. (courtesy: Viking) Tickets begin at $49,995 and end at $159,995, according to the Viking website. The most expensive suite is 12-hundred square feet with panoramic views of the water and a private…
Bret has worked at FOX21 since 2014. In his personal time he rides dirt bikes, performs music, and spends time with his two cats; Frank and Mr. Sir. Stylish, quick witted, and excellent with a camera, the FOX21 Morning Show wouldn’t be the same without him. Categories: Management, Production Team
Jeff Schwarten joined the FOX 21 News Team in October of 2011 as a Production Assistant. In July of 2013 he was promoted to Assistant Production Manager. Jeff moved to Duluth to in 2003 where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. In his free time Jeff enjoys the local music scene, and…
Dan joined FOX 21 as a reporter in October 2010 before being promoted to main anchor in August 2011 for the 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts. He has more than 17 years of experience in television, radio and online journalism. To help fill a staffing void in April of 2022, Dan hopped over to the morning show to produce…
Alexandra Burnley anchors FOX 21 News at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. She joined the news team in May of 2019. She was raised in Alexandria, Virginia, about a half-hour away from the nation’s capitol. Growing up near Washington, D.C. fueled Alexandra’s interest in news and politics. She went south for college, graduating with a journalism degree from the University…
DULUTH, Minn. – Early Monday morning the Duluth Harbor welcomed its first cruise ship in 10 years. Viking Cruise’s first expedition vessel, the 700-foot Viking Octantis, traveled under the Lift Bridge shortly after 6 a.m. Tender boats later transported the 400 guests and 200 crew members off the boat to the Customs Facility in the DECC. This unloading process is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today people shopped a hodge-podge of items in West Duluth while supporting a church’s mission work. Believer’s Church on 58th Avenue West held their All Church Rummage Sale. Home décor, books, toys, knick-knacks, and more were available, with all proceeds going to the church’s outreach work. “An opportunity for my church to come together and serve together. To…
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DULUTH, Minn. – A 33-year-old Duluth man is under arrest after a Door Dash driver was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening before police said he stole the victim’s vehicle. The armed robbery happened around 9:10 p.m. on the 1000 block of East 3rd Street. The male victim told people the suspect approached him with a gun during a delivery, and…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is officially facing a recall election after a unanimous vote by the city council Monday night, except for one vote against, which was from Swanson. Click here to watch the full council meeting from May 23 The meeting was all but calm, with Mayor Swanson and the public throwing comments…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s top cop is calling for the Palace Bar to lose its liquor and amusement device licenses after a shooting in March and after more than 150 calls for police services since January of 2021. Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander said beyond the recent shooting there are ongoing calls of violence at the Palace Bar on the…
DULUTH, Minn. – May is national drug court month and on Friday, members of Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District celebrated the work they have done to help drug offenders recover. Treatment court brings together members of the courts, probation, law enforcement and treatment providers to work with those involved in the criminal justice system who are chemically dependent or suffer from…
DULUTH, Minn. – (Monday Press Release) At approximately 5:54 p.m., Duluth Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of E 1st St for sounds of shots fired. Initial information received from the victim stated a male, later identified as 36-year-old Duluth resident Valentino Dodge, was inside the residence on the 700 block of E 1st St after having a domestic…
DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, health experts raised awareness and helped out the public on the first day of skin cancer awareness month. It’s called Melanoma Monday and Dermatology Duluth was holding free SPOTme skin cancer screenings throughout the day. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Health experts…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the Duluth Area YMCA’s largest one-day event, celebrating healthy lifestyles for families and kicking off the Y’s Summer Schedule. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes us to Healthy Kids Day. Superior Douglas County Family YMCA will hold their Healthy Kids Day Event Sunday from 11-3. Categories: Community, Education, Entertainment, Health, Minnesota, News,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The ongoing cold weather is putting a damper on the start of the prescribed burn season in the Superior National Forest. Experts with the Superior National Forest were hoping to start with the prescribed burns a month ago, but the ongoing winter and wet weekend ahead have not allowed it. They say prescribed fires help reduce hazardous…
DULUTH, Minn. – As many people continue getting into spring cleaning, WLSSD in Duluth helped residents with a safe place to dispose of any unwanted medications. Medicine cabinet clean out day provided a free drive up drop-off of people’s unwanted or expired medications. The drop-off allows an easy, safe and environmentally friendly way for people to get rid of their…
Update: Superior police have given the all clear involving the suspicious devices. The department posted on its Facebook last night saying, “The Marathon County Bomb Squad has determined the items found in the 1600 block of Baxter Ave. are not dangerous. Area residents are able to return home.” SUPERIOR, Wis. — Contractors removing items from a home in Superior discovered…
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re a film lover, this is the perfect week to stop by Zeitgeist for the North By North Film Festival. The five day festival kicked off Wednesday with an opening ceremony at Zeitgeist. Throughout the week, 80 films will be shown with 50 filmmakers in town. A big part of this festival is supporting the local…
DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, a new era is beginning at The Garden Wedding and Event Center with its official grand opening. The space, which was previously known as Grandma’s Sports Garden Bar and Grill, has been open for about six months now. But Wednesday’s ribbon cutting gave the community a chance to see the renovations and learn more about…
