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…
Originally from Earl, WI, Xavier moved to the Twin Ports for college and has been in the area ever since. Xavier graduated with honors from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2023, and started his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior the same year. He would graduate UW-Superior in 2025 with a degree in Communications Studies, with a…
Originally from Boise, Idaho, Emmaleah moved to Duluth six years ago and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She joined the FOX 21 team as a Multimedia Journalist in 2025. When not reporting, she can often be found hanging out with her four-year-old Siberian Husky, Azula. Categories:…
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) – 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) – 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…
