Coyote Millie Trading Card DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo now has a 2025–2026 trading card collection. It features 15 animals including: Alaskan brown bear, axolotl, bald eagle, Burmese python, capybara, caribou, Chilean rose-haired tarantula, coyote, North American river otter, pygmy slow loris, red-footed tortoise, red panda, ring-tailed lemur, sand cat, and three-banded armadillo. You can get the cards…
Jimmy Kimmel Live NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network’s decision Wednesday came as Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments. “Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time…
Governor Tony Evers (1/17/23) MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Washburn County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank, effective Sept. 30, 2025. The new coroner will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 4, 2027. Application materials must be received no…
XP Lee MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House will soon return to full strength under an unusual power-sharing agreement that forces both parties to work together, following a special election to fill the seat left vacant when the chamber’s top Democrat was assassinated. Democrat Xp Lee won Tuesday’s special election with 61% of the vote, according to unofficial results. After…
Federal Reserve Seal WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%,…
Alexander Logan Keller DULUTH, Min & SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man is accused of fighting with an acquaintance leading to his death. Charging documents say Alexander Logan Keller of Superior was fighting with Mathias Turbes at a residence in Gary New Duluth. The documents say Keller and Turbes arrived at the Gary New Duluth residence to split property between…
Minnesota DFL Logo GRAND RAPIDS, Min. – The Grand Rapids Police Department received a call from a person worried about the actions of a man near the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party office in Grand Rapids. On September 11, 2025 around 1pm a caller spotted a man making a “hand / gun gesture” towards the Itasca County DFL building on NE 4th…
Richard Neault UPDATE: Court documents say Neault was drinking at a bar near his house. He told a person at the bar he was going to wait for the school to be empty and then shoot windows in the school. He planned to shoot the windows to get news media attention to cover his story. Court documents say he told…
Courtesy: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office DULUTH, Min. & GAYLORD, Min. – The wife of Vance Bolter has filed for divorce from him. Paperwork filed in Sibley County on September 2, 2025 shows Jenny Boelter is starting the divorce process. Vance Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, was indicted in Federal Court on July 15 on six counts of murder, stalking…
Olympic rings WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act has passed the Senate. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the passing of the act. The House of Representatives passed this legislation, which was led by Representative Peter Stauber and co-sponsored by the entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation. The amended bill now returns to the House…
Naz Reid JACKSON, N.J. (AP) — The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex by her boyfriend, who was charged with murder, authorities said Monday. Police went to the Paragon apartment complex in Jackson around 11 a.m. Saturday, after receiving reports of shots fired. They soon found Toraya Reid, 28, unresponsive…
Bremmer Bank Logo DULUTH, Min. & LAKE ELMO, Min. – Bremer Bank has filed paperwork with the state of Minnesota saying they plan to lay off 244 employees. All of those employees are at the Bremer Service Center in Lake Elmo. The filing says the layoffs are “a result of the acquisition of Bremer with Old National Bank”. The layoffs are…
Camp House Fire (May 15, 2025) DULUTH, Min. – A Duluth man has been cited in connection with the Camp House Fire. It is believed the fire started from an unattended campfire. The fire started May 11, 2025, near Brimson. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources tells FOX21, “The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in coordination with the St….
Halestorm DULUTH, Min. – Halestorm will be performing September 27, 2025 at AMSOIL Arena. The Halestorm tour is supporting of their latest album release Everest. They are co-billed with Lindsey Stirling on this part of the tour. Lzzy and Lindsey had a big song together more than 10-years ago called “Shatter Me”. It went platinum, but it took this long…
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ROSEVILLE, Min & DULUTH, Min. – The Powerball jackpot is an now estimated $1.7 billion for the Saturday, September 6, 2025 drawing after nobody won the latest jackpot. The winning Powerball numbers drawn on September 3, 2025 were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and the Powerball was 22. A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Inver…
State Auditor Julie Blaha SAINT PAUL, Minn. — State Auditor Julie Blaha has announced she will not seek re-election. In her announcement news release she said, “I’ve had the honor of serving as Minnesota’s State Auditor. My goals were to rebuild an office that was under attack and protect Minnesotans’ rights to make decisions in their local communities. I am proud to…
Justice Rebecca Bradley MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday that she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that’s controlled 4-3 by liberals. ’s decision not to run for a second full term comes after conservative candidates for the highest court in the battleground state…
DULUTH, Min. – The donations are still being counted and processed, but it is very safe to say at least 100 people had their lives impacted or saved at our recent blood drive. That the results of the London Road Business Blood Drive on August 28, 2025. The London Road Business Blood Drive was sponsored by FOX21, Cora Christman State…
DULUTH, Min. – Nurses with the The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) at Essentia Health’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Street Clinic locations in Duluth, as well as Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic, voted to ratify tentative agreements on their first contracts. The union says the vote was cast by more than 200 nurses on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The agreements…
Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Portrait WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday. Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life. But then-President Joe Biden quietly signed a directive that had…
Flag lowered to half staff at White House after Annunciation School Shooting WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has ordered flag to be flown at half staff due to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. His proclamation reads: As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by…
Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers Headshot MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history. The team needed more depth after losing Rondale Moore to a season-ending knee injury and Jordan Addison to a three-game suspension. Thielen is…
Stella Maris Academy Seal DULUTH, Min. – The Cathodic School in Duluth, Stella Maris Academy, released a statement following the deadly shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our hearts are broken as we hold our brothers and sisters at Annunciation Catholic School and Parish in Minneapolis close in prayer after today’s tragic events. Catholic schools are so much…
Memorial Building Arena Scoreboard Takedown HIBBING, Min. – The City of Hibbing is announcing a major upgrade at the Memorial Building arena. The arena’s longtime scoreboard was removed after more than three decades of service. It was in 1993 and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. A new four-sided digital video board will be installed in mid-September. The city says, “The upgrade…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (AP) – It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday. It’s the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world….
ST. PAUL, Min. –The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) announced more than $236.4 million in loans and grants for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. The announcement made on August 26, 2025 is to hep cities replace aging infrastructure and make system improvements to protect public health and improve water quality. “The MPFA provides crucial financing and technical assistance to communities who might…
Lynn Reins to become Boys & Girls Club of the Northland CEO on 10/6/25. DULUTH, Min. – Boys & Girls Club of the Northland (BGCN) Board of Directors has unanimously named Lynn Reins as the next Chief Executive Officer. Reins will take over effective October 6, 2025. Lynn Reins entered the Boys & Girls Club Movement as a senior in college,…
CARLTON COUNTY, Min. – The names of the two people killed in an ATV crash in Carlton County over the weekend have been released. Lisa Jo Westendorf, 48, of Cloquet and Glen Alan Burdick, 59, of Homestead, Iowa both passed away. The initial investigation says the two of them got separated from the group of ATV’ers. On Saturday August 23, 2025…
ASHLAND, Wis. – The body of a man missing from Gogebic County for about a week was discovered Sunday night in Ashland County. Ashland County Sheriff Brian Zupke reports on Sunday August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:05 P.M., the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office received a request to investigate a vehicle located in the Township of Morse. This vehicle was believed…
DULUTH, Min. – Blood donors to Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) from Wednesday, August 27th, through Wednesday, September 3rd will be entered into a sweepstakes for an all-expense-paid vacation for two. The vacation is provided by Winspire. It will also include a $1,500 Flightgift gift card for airfare. The location option are La Costa Golf Escape (San Diego, CA), Farmhouse Luxury…
ROSEVILLE, Min & DULUTH, Min. – A lucky winning ticket was sold over the August 23, 2025 Powerball drawing. A ticket with the Power Play option was purchased Saturday. They matched four numbers plus the Powerball to win $100,000. The winning ticket was sold at Miller Hill Super One, located at 5401 Burning Tree Road in Duluth. The winning numbers…
CARLTON COUNTY, Min. – Two people are dead following an ATV crash in Progress Township in Carlton County. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says they received an emergency call just before 9:20pm on Saturday August, 23, 2025. The caller was reporting an ATV crash on Ditch Bank Forest Road in Progress Township. The caller said two people were dead. Witness…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Min. & CHISHOLM, Min. – A movie produced in large part in Northern Minnesota now has an official new poster. “Small Town Girl” director Bill Cooper announced the poster in an e-mail blast to film followers. He also announced composer Brian Bryson will officially be the music supervisor for the post-production of the film. The…
DULUTH, Min. – Essentia Health has announced they have reached a tentative agreement with Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) nurses at he Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st, 2nd and 3rd street buildings and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic. The nurses are first contracts covering ambulatory care nurses. The tentative agreements will last through March 31, 2027. Upon making the announcement Essentia…
DULUTH, Min. – The London Road Business Blood Drive is taking place Thursday, August 28th. CLICK HERE to sign-up to donate. It’s more necessary than ever with blood shortages around our area. Any one can donate – you don’t have to live or work on London Road. FOX21 is a sponsor. Another co-sponsor is Peace of Mind Duluth. Caelee Buell, a Team…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney TORONTO (AP) — Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. Carney said Canada will include the carve-out that the U.S. has on Canadian goods under the 2020 free trade deal that shields the vast majority of goods…
DULUTH, Min. – The rehabilitation project on the Bong Bridge will lead to some closures on the Minnesota side of the structure. The closures will start Friday, August 22, 2025. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23: The ramp from southbound I-35 to eastbound US 2 will be closed early Friday morning and reopen to traffic by 11:59 p.m. Saturday. Monday and Tuesday,…
DULUTH, Min. & SUPERIOR, Wis. – People across the Twin Ports are reflecting on the life of MaeDean Davin. She was a long time employee for AMSOIL. Nathan Davin, 46, of Duluth is accused of shooting and killing his mother, MaeDean Davin, 74, of Duluth. AMSOIL released a statement reflecting on MaeDean, “MaeDean was a wonderful person. She managed the…
DULUTH, Min. – Parents and caregivers in Minnesota can claim K-12 school supplies tax benefits at tax time next year. They’ll need to save back-to-school shopping receipts for purchases made this year. Two tax benefits can help Minnesota families. The refundable K-12 Education Credit (income limits apply) and the K-12 Education Subtraction (no income limits). Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart said,…
DULUTH, Min, – “No parent should have to wonder if their child is safe at a park.” That is what Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said in announcing the sentencing for Dillon Alvan Reyna. Dillon Rayna Reyna was sentenced to 22-years in prison, followed by 15-years of supervised release. He was convicted of “Coercion and Enticement of a Minor.”…
Robert Ganz-Brown SUPERRIOR, Wis. – On Tuesday afternoon the Bayfield County Sherriff’s Office put out the call for a wanted man Robert Ganz-Brown. Ganz-Brown got away from Bayfield County authorities during an attempted traffic stop around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He fled from Bayfield County Sherriff’s Deputies in a stolen mini van. Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard…
UPDATE: Test results confirm that no biological or bacterial contamination has entered the water system and that the drinking water remains safe to consume. The precautionary boil water notice is ended effective immediately. DULUTH, Min. – Residents between 43rd Avenue E to 54th Avenue E, from Norwood Street up to Skyline are under a boil water notice. During the evening…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – You can watch the last Green Bay Packers Preseason game on FOX21. The Packers host the Seattle Seahawks. The Pregame shows starts at 2:30pm and kickoff is at 3pm. You’ll see Packer players fight for the last roster spots before cutdown day. Former Packer Marquez Valdes-Scantling is reportedly on the roster bubble for the Seahawks. He may…
OUTING, Min. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two individuals who were found deceased in the Thursday, August 14, 2025 fire. They were 56-year-old Connie Lea Pollock and 63-year-old Jack Eugene Pollock. The Sheriff Office reports the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Connie Pollock died from a gunshot wound to the chest and Jack Pollock died…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Min. – International Falls Police says a guest at the Riverfront Hotel pulled a gun on a delivery driver. The driver told Police when they first approached a room a gun was pointed at them. It happened on the evening of Thursday, August 14. International Falls Police say they searched the room where the guest was staying and…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Min. – Some residents of International Falls were evacuated for their own safety during a stand-off on the morning of Thursday, August 14, 2025. The International Falls Police Department say it happened on the 100 block of 13th Street West. Police responded to the area after the call of a disturbance around 3:30am. A man met police and…
Kyle David Kannas DEER RIVER, Min. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office and Deer River Police Department had about a three hour stand-off during the morning of Friday, August 15, 2025. Kyle David Kannas, 36, of Deer River, was wanted on warrants. Law enforcement believed Kannas was inside a Deer River residence and possibly armed. The Sheriff’s Office says there…
Noah Hobbs DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo Board of Directors has announced Noah Hobbs as its Interim Executive Director. Hobbs will take the role effective August 25, 2025. Lake Superior Zoo Board President James Lewis said in the announcement, “Noah brings a unique blend of local knowledge, community connection, and proven leadership… His deep roots in Duluth and…
DULUTH, Min. – Derrick Vincent Weatherly has been sentences to 86 months in prison for Third Degree Murder. He was convicted in the overdose death of Christopher Michael Sauve. An autopsy revealed that Sauve’s death was caused by fentanyl toxicity. Law enforcement discovered Weatherly sold the drugs to Sauve that ultimately caused his death. In his obituary Sauve’s family wrote, “Our…
DULUTH, Min. – The London Road Business Blood Drive is taking place Thursday, August 28th. CLICK HERE to sign-up to donate. It’s more necessary than ever with blood shortages around our area. Any one can donate – you don’t have to live or work on London Road. The state’s blood supply has dropped below a 2-day inventory, far below…
