ASHLAND, Wis. — Governor Evers is on his annual “Pothole Patrol” across Wisconsin. Evers’ is looking to invest $100 million towards the Local Roads Improvement supplement program. Throughout the state THERE ARE plans for millions of additional dollars towards rural roads, bridge projects, and modernizing infrastructure. On Tuesday, the governor stopped in Ashland, where crews are already at work on…
NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76. Wendt’s family said he died early Tuesday morning, peacefully in his sleep while…
Lingering smoke drifts through fire-damaged timber as crews continue work along a dozer line on the Brimson Complex, May 2025. Hazardous snags and smoldering fuels remain a concern as containment efforts progress. DULUTH & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz on May 20, 2025 declared a peacetime emergency in response to wildfires in Northeast Minnesota. This follows St. Louis…
SAINT PAUL & CLOQUET, Minn. – Former Cloquet Police Officer Laci Marie Silgjord was found guilty of one count of felony attempted theft by swindle. Silgjord exploited a now-deceased 78-year-old vulnerable adult. She gained access to victim’s bank accounts and attempted to inherit the estate worth more than $150.000, despite Ms. Armey having surviving family. Silgjord was financially exploiting Joan…
BRIMSON, Minn. – St. Louis County authorities say a state of local emergency declaration was a “procedural step” to access state disaster relief funding. More than 150 buildings have been destroyed, and 30,000 acres burned in north eastern Minnesota by the Camp House, Jenkins Creek, and Munger Shaw wildfires. While crews have gained partial containment of all three fires, on…
Minnesota DNR Logo Near TOWER, Minn. – The Minnesota DNR is announcing the Moccasin Point Public Water Access will be getting upgrades. The DNR is holding an open house to share and gather information about extensive upgrades planned for the access. The open house will be at the Herb Lamppa Civic Center, 402 Pine St., Tower, MN on Wednesday, June…
DULUTH, Minn. – Arrowhead Transit is launching a new weekly service connecting Ely to Virginia. Arrowhead Transit Logo The bus will have stops in Babbitt, Embarrass, and Tower. The service will start on Tuesday, June 24. This route, called the Boundary Waters Loop, is designed to improve and expand access to essential services, expanded healthcare options, grocery stores, and major Iron…
Brimson Complex firefighters construct handline on May 18, 2025. DULUTH, Minn. – The Jenkins Creek Fire is now 6% contained with 199 people fighting the blaze. It was the last of the major fires to reach any level of containment. The containment lines established are in the corner of the fire facing towards Fairbanks. With drier and gustier weather predicted, protection of…
Public Meeting Notification Flyer DULUTH, Minn. – There will be a community meeting Monday May 19, 2025 for people impacted by the Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires. The meeting will be at 6pm in the Mesabi East High School Auditorium. Representatives of the Eastern Area Incident Management Team, the US Forest Service, the Minnesota DNR and the St Louis…
CANYON, Minn. – Crews watch over burnt lowlands to ensure hotspots from the Munger Shaw wildfire stay extinguished. According to St. Louis County data, the Munger Shaw wildfire is around 50% contained as of Saturday morning. The fire, first reported on Wednesday, has burned around 1,600 acres near the Town of Canyon. Residents living on Munger Shaw Road and Three…
Azrin Awal Announcement Post DULUTH, Minn. – City Councilor Azrin Awal posted on social media, “Today, I announce that I will not be running for re-election this year. My heart is grateful for all the good we accomplished together, all the voices we uplifted, and all the future possibilities in the world.” Awal was first elected to the Duluth City…
Brimsom Complex Fire Map AM May 16, 2025 BRIMSON, Minn. – The size of the Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires, collectively known as the Brimson Complex Fire, have stayed about the same in the past 24 hours. As of Friday morning (5/16/25) the Camp House Fire was 14,852 acres and the Jenkins Creek Fire was 15,571 acres. The most…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team officials say the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires have not grown as of Thursday, but remain just miles from one another. At a press conference held Thursday at the Two Harbors Fire Department, authorities provided the latest update on the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires. Collectively referred to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced their auto-land function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The “safe return” button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated. The aircraft will then the navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously. It’s the first time the FAA has allowed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has announced their “auto-land” function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The “safe return” button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated… The aircraft will the navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land on its own. It’s the first time FAA has allowed…
United Airlines Logo DULUTH, Minn. – United Airlines will add a fourth daily flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning June 1 through July 30, 2025. The added flight comes ahead of the previously scheduled increase, which was set to begin July 1 and continue through October. In a news release Executive Director of the Duluth International Airport Tom…
You will be able to see all of the Green Bay Packers Preseason Games once again on FOX 21. The schedule was just officially released. The pre-season games are: 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug. 9 vs New York Jets Noon CT Saturday, Aug. 16 at Indianapolis Colts 3 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug. 23 vs Seattle Seahawks. Categories: Entertainment, Professional Sports,…
MINNESOTA — Governor Walz called up the national guard to assist in battle the wildfire. That includes crews dropping water on hot spots from helicopters… One pilot says she’s honored to be able to help out fellow Minnesotans. “It’s very mentally and physically taxing just controlling the aircraft with all the winds and trying to get it in the right…
Smoke from the Camp House Fire seen above the trees along Highway 16 near Highway 44. DULUTH, Minn. – As of Thursday morning (5/1/2025), the burning area of the Brimson Complex wildfire (Camp House/Jenkins combined) has changed due to drone mapping. The Camp House fire’s burning estimate is 14,979 acres and the Jenkins Creek fire estimate is 15,571 acres. The…
CANYON, Minn. – Thursday’s weather forecast prompts evacuation requests for some residents near the Munger Shaw wildfire, sheriffs say. The Munger Shaw wildfire, burning roughly 45 minutes north of Duluth, showed only “minimal growth” on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Traffic continued to be limited or blocked throughout the day on Munger Shaw, Three Lakes, and…
Photo CourtesyMinnesota National Guard DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. The Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires in the Superior National Forest remain active and will continue to produce heavy ground-level smoke through Thursday. The affected area includes International Falls, Hibbing,…
Township 63 17 UNORGANIZED TOWNSHIP 63-17. Minn. – Voters in Unorganized Township 63-17 have voted to incorporate. The area is just to the east of Beatty and west of parts of Greenwood Townships in St. Louis County. Out of 80 ballots cast, the vote was 49 to 31 in favor of organizing as a town. Results are unofficial until certified by…
Superior National Forest Brimson Complex Fire Area Closure DULUTH, Minn. – Due to the Brimson Complex fires (Camp House & Jenkins Creek fires) on the Superior National Forest (SNF) is closing a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District. Forest Supervisor Tom Hall elected to close visitor entry at campsites, recreation sites, trails, roads and lakes. The areas including range from near…
Camp House Fire Damage BRIMSON, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office say, as of Tuesday afternoon, “approximately 140 structures” have been destroyed in the Camp House wildfire. The fire has spread to more than 12,000 acres. The road closure on Hwy 44 from Rollins Road (Hugo’s Bar) to Townline Road is still in effect. Sheriff’s deputies and the…
Chinook Helicopter dropping water on the Jenkins Creek Fire DULUTH, Minn. – The Jenkins Fire, which is burning near Cadotte Lake, Bassett Lake and Town Line Road has burned 6800 acres as of Tuesday (5/13/2025) afternoon. That acreage is the same as previous reports. But the fire has 0% containment. 22 people are fighting the fire using 1 engine, 3…
DULUTH, Minn. – State and local fire teams have been leading the battle against the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires since they broke out on Sunday and Monday respectively. Jenkins Creek fire in the distance. Camp House fire in the forefront. That will change the morning of Wednesday, May 14. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team will assume…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in a news release says since Sunday (May 11), firefighters have responded to approximately 80 wildfires throughout Minnesota. Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) Three big wildfires are burning in Northeast Minnesota. As of Tuesday morning the information on the fires include: Camp House Fire Developed May 11, 2025. Currently 11,778 acres…
Lowell Elementary teacher Megan Bennett, center, reacts after being named the 2025 Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Monday, May 12, 2025, at Lincoln Park Middle School. (Adelle Wellens, Duluth Public Schools) DULUTH, Minn. – Lowell Elementary first grade Spanish teacher Megan Bennett was named this year’s Goldfine Gold Star Teacher during a ceremony Monday, Manley and Lillian Goldfine established the Goldfine…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota due to the wildfires in the area. Air Quality Alert (May 12 – May 13, 2025) Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category or worse. Orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Ely is in the middle of the Purple zone…
ST. PAUL, Minn, – Governor Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance to help fight the Camp House wildfire in northern Minnesota. He signed an executive order for the National Guard to assist the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center with fire suppression efforts and assets. Governor Walz said in a news release, “Wildfires in northern Minnesota…
UPDATE: The Wisconsin Dells Police Chief tells FOX 21 that his agency is investigating an “incident involving juveniles” that was referred to them by the Superior Police Department, but did not confirm the incident was regarding the Superior High School boys lacrosse team. SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 has received tips about possible hazing regarding the Superior High School boys…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – 42-people were displaced early in the morning of May 9, 2025 after an apartment fire. Moose Lake Fire District firefighters says they responded to Hillside Manor West and discovered a smoke filled building. An apartment on third floor had a small kitchen fire but the sprinklers system had extinguished it. There were no injuries. There was…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Ashland Police say the were called to a home on Prentice Avenue on the evening of May 8, 2025. When they arrived they were told there was one person in the basement that may be armed. Police were able to take the person into custody. After a search, police say they discovered what they thought was potentially…
EVELETH, Minn. – The front of an apartment building in Eveleth collapsed the morning of May 8, 2025. The front of Essling Apartments in Eveleth collapsed The Friends of the Northland FireWire says the incident occurred around 11:00am at the Essling Apartments at the corner of Jones Street and Adams Avenue near downtown Eveleth. No injuries have been reported. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Comedian Nate Bargatze made history May 8, 2025 breaking AMSOIL Arena all-time attendance record with an unprecedented 7,840 tickets sold. Nate Bargatze Big Dub Eyes Tour Artwork Bargatze’s “Big Dumb Eyes” world tour kicked off its U.S. leg at Duluth’s AMSOIL Arena. The Grammy-nominated comedian’s performance surpassed the previous attendance record held by music legend Elton John. John’s…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A small campfire spread and started a cabin on fire plus the burned some surrounding woods. It happened on May 8th, 2025 around 3:00pm on the 4500 Block of Serenity Point Road, in Greenwood Township. The cabin was a total loss. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says multiple fire departments responded and were able to…
Pope Leo XIV address the crowd in Vatican City for the first time after being named Pope SUPERIOR, Wis. – Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary took the name Leo XIV. In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, he emphasized peace, dialogue and…
Pope Leo XIV address the crowd in Vatican City for the first time after being named Pope DULUTH, Minn. – Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth released a statement after Cardinal Robert Prevost was named the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV: With profound gratitude and joy, I join the faithful of the Diocese of Duluth…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order who spent his career ministering in Peru, took the name Leo XIV. In his first…
DULUTH, Minn. – Your chance to get Grandma’s Marathon apparel at a discounted price is on Friday, May 9, 2025. Grandma’s Marathon is holding its “Warehouse Apparel Sale”. Grandma’s Marathon and Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) gear and apparel will be for sale at blowout prices. They will have a “Fill the Gear Bag” sale. For $25, shoppers will receive an…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A Grand Rapids man was arrested at his work Sunday after investigators said he stabbed his friend in the hand. Seth Marshall Hanna, 23, was taken into custody at the Pickled Loon Sunday morning on second-degree assault charges. Authorities with the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office said the arrest came after responding to an address on Mishawaka…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods area: Walleye and sauger are the most important sport fish in Lake of the Woods, and as such those populations…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St. Louis River Estuary provides exceptional fishing opportunities for walleye and other species such as muskellunge, smallmouth bass, black crappie and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department claimed victory in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. 9Memorial Blood Centers) It’s a friendly competition between local first responders to save lives through blood donation. Led by Katie Sandstrom, whose passion and drive were key to their success, the Fire Department edged out their fellow heroes with 35 donors. They were followed by…
ST. PAUL – Keri Heintzeman was was sworn in May 6, 2025 as the newest member of the Minnesota Senate. She won a special election on April 29 to represent District 6 after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned. He district includes parts of Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca counties. In a news release the now Senator Keri Heintzeman said, “I’m deeply grateful to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Today the St. Louis County Commission voted to have local trash sent to the Virginia Landfill. They voted on a contract with WLSSD/Resource Renew. The Moccasin Mike landfill in Superior where Resource Renew currently sends its garbage is closing next year. The vote will allow WLSSD/Resource Renew to dispose of its municipal solid waste at the Saint…
MINNEAPOLIS – The man accused of shooting five people inside a car last week in Minneapolis, was previously convicted of stabbing a man outside of a bar on the Iron Range, court documents show. James Ortley, the man charged with five counts of murder for a shooting in Minneapolis last week, was previously convicted of stabbing a man in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota students. Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Crest They students are all pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related to mathematics, engineering, the sciences, medicine and scientific research. Scholarships for $24,000 each were awarded to 91 seniors from 33 high…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 700 block of W Third Street at 9:57 pm the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. Crews say they discovered fire visible on the porch of a duplex. Tenants were attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose when the crews arrived. Firefighters…
DULUTH, Minn. – Dozens come out for ‘May Day’ protest against Trump administration’s policies. Thursday’s protest outside of the Duluth Federal Courthouse, was one of many anti-Trump protests held across the nation on ‘May Day.’ The protests come amid drastic changes instituted by President Donald Trump during his first 100 days (back) in office, such as cuts to the federal…
