Well-Known Artist With Disorder Dead At 32
A well-known, vibrant artist from Barnes, Wis., has died. Nate Merz, 32, died of complications from pneumonia, according to his family.
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County Attorney Reviewing School Knife Incident
In a FOX follow-up, the Duluth Police Department has completed its investigation into a knife incident at Stowe Elementary and has handed the case over to the Juvenile Division of the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office.
McDonald’s Breakfast Now All Day In The Northland
McDonald’s is now officially serving breakfast all day and every day at all Northland locations.
Tweens’ Thoughts on Pot May Influence Drunken Driving
A new study says tweens who think marijuana is cool may be more likely to drive drunk in high school.
Great Outdoors: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
If you’re looking for more than just a panoramic view when you go to check out the fall colors, head to Ironwood, Michigan.
Fall Sled Dog Training in the Northland
Positive Energy Outdoors
The brisk fall evenings may have you thinking pumpkins, bonfires and Halloween, but for some athletes the season offers perfect conditions to train for a winter sport.
Duluth City Council At-Large Candidates Debate in Forvm
Candidates vying for Duluth City Council’s At-Large seats went head to head in a forum Tuesday morning.
Chief Photojournalist – Full Time
FOX 21 is looking for an experienced photographer with proven leadership skills.
UMD’s Business School Hosts ‘China Town Hall’
It was a so-called China town hall Monday at UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and economics.
Party Stores Stocked With Halloween Gear
Even though it might not feel like it, it’s already October which means Halloween is just around corner.
Knowing Your Neighbors: A Dozen Excuses
A Superior-Based Donut Shop
The revitalization of Superior’s Tower Avenue seems to be helping some local businesses flourish.
The Cost of the Flu
CDC: Flu Costs Nation $10.4 Billion in Direct Medical Expenses
If you’re thinking about skipping a flu shot this year you might want to think about your wallet.
Fall Colors Attract Thousands to Two Harbors, Gooseberry Falls
The fall colors are bringing thousands of visitors to the North Shore.
Trial pushed back in Superior homicide case
18-year-old Teah Phillips will have to wait until February to face a jury.
The trial date has been pushed back for one of the suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of 20-year-old Garth Velin in Superior.
Search Continues for 3 Missing Boaters
Life Jackets Recovered from Fish Lake
A search will resume for three missing boaters on Lake of the Woods in far northern Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR Sharply Cuts Grants for Fighting Aquatic Weeds
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharply cutting the money it gives cities and lake groups to tackle aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
Wisconsin Voter ID Fight Goes Before Federal Court
Opponents of Wisconsin’s voter identification law plan to argue in federal court that the number of IDs allowable at polling places should be expanded.
Study: Height May Increase Cancer Risk
A study out of Sweden says your height may be linked to your risk of getting cancer.
Boat Capsizes, 3 Teens Rescued on Fish Lake
Three Northland teenagers are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized.
Gingerbread Showcase at Miller Hill Mall
Local Art and Crafts for Sale
The Miller Hill Mall is the place to be this weekend if you’re looking for unique gifts.
Moose collides with car on Iron Range, one injured
Moose deceased at scene of accident
One person is injured and a moose is dead after the animal collided with a car on Minnesota’s Iron Range.
Haunted Ship is Open, a Spooky Good Time
William A. Irvin Open for Haunted Season
Get ready to ignite the fright within, as the William A. Irvin’s Haunted Ship is open for business.
Trade Unions Protesting Hotel
Radisson Hotel in Duluth
Local trade unions have taken up their displeasure with a Duluth hotel.
‘Rock Your Vote’ Supports Rank Choice Voting
The ‘Rock Your Vote’ event is a battle of the bands competition put on by the Better Ballot Campaign.
Councilors Oppose Rank Choice Voting System
Five Duluth City Councilors Speak Out
Duluth City Councilors spoke out against the proposed rank choice voting system Friday.
Butchers Prepare for Meat-Cutting Competition
Duluth Texas Roadhouse Meat Cutter to Compete
Texas Roadhouse butchers from across the Midwest are gearing up for the National Meat Cutting Challenge in La Crosse next week.
Duluth Police to Have Extra Seat Belt Enforcement in October
Police Increase Seat Belt Enforcement
Each year in Minnesota, about 150 deaths and more than 400 serious injuries occur because motorists or passengers aren’t wearing seat belts, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Playing Lacrosse with UMD Athletes
Active Adventures: Lacrosse
For this week’s Active Adventures, William Seay plays lacrosse.
Despite Bird Flu, Minnesota Still Top Turkey Producing State
Outbreak Killed 48 Million Birds
Minnesota has retained its ranking as the nation’s top turkey producing state despite this year’s bird flu outbreak.
Environmental Group Sues Over Boat Motors in Wilderness Area
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service alleging it’s allowed outfitters to run too many motorized boat trips in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Kanabec County Deputy Fatally Shoots Duluth Man in Mora
Duluth Man Killed During Incident with Deputy in Mora
Authorities have released the name of a Duluth man who was fatally shot by a Kanabec County sheriff’s deputy outside a home in Mora.
Teacher Arrested for Having Sexual Contact with Student
Teacher Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Student in Superior
A teacher has been arrested for having sexual contact with her student.
At Least 7 Dead in Campus Shooting
Gunman Opens Fire on Oregon Campus
State police in southwestern Oregon say at least seven people were killed and 20 injured today in a shooting at a community college.
Making the Taphouse Burger
Cooking Connection: 7 West Taphouse
For this week’s Cooking Connection, William Seay makes the Taphouse Burger with 7 West Taphouse.
Firefighters To Camp Out For Children In Need
Duluth firefighters were turning Minnesota Power Plaza into a “community living room” Wednesday.
Cloquet School Dist. Ordered To Give Back Pay To 8 Teachers
It’s a win for the teachers union in Cloquet after an arbitrator voted against the school district.
Cloquet Police Investigate Death Of Woman
A death investigation is underway in Cloquet.
Long-Time Duluth Store Manager Retires After 46 Years
A familiar face in the Twin Ports business community is retiring.
Duluth Fire Department Gets Big Blanket Donation
Fire Department Gets Big Donation
Earlier today, September 30, 2015, the Duluth Fire Department received a donation of 5,000 blankets, valued at $103, 983, from the Firefighters Support Services out of Wyandotte Michigan.
Koochiching County Commissioner Wins House Primary
A county commissioner has won a special election primary for a House seat to represent Minnesota’s largest district.
Courtroom Debate Resumes Over Fate of Sex Offender Program
Judge to Rule in Oct. on Sex Offender Treatment Program
The federal judge who declared Minnesota’s sex offender treatment program unconstitutional says he’ll rule in October how the state must fix it.
Agents to Conduct Spot Checks at College Bars this Fall
State officials are planning random compliance checks this fall for underage drinking and illegal gambling at bars around Minnesota college campuses.
Hermantown Chamber Welcomes New Coffee Shop
Pelican Coffee Gives Half of Profits Back to Community
The Hermantown Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of a new coffee shop Tuesday.
Preventing, Treating the Common Cold
We all know the symptoms: a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose.
CSS Hosts ‘Academics and Appetizers’
Helps Students Looking to Transfer Schools
The College of St. Scholastica opened its doors Tuesday to students looking to transfer schools.
Work Nears Completion on Greysolon Awning
Work Continues on Historic Awning in Duluth
Crews are working to return an historic Duluth site to what it once was.
A Brush with Kindness in Duluth
Religious Groups Team up to Help Habitat for Humanity
The Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker Community received “A Brush with Kindness” Tuesday through an annual interfaith build.
Superior Man Charged with Abduction of a Child
Superior Man Charged After 14-Year-Old from Suffolk, VA is Found at his Home
A 31-year old Superior man is facing serious charges after police say he was housing a 14-year-old runaway from the state of Virginia.
Dozens of Citizens Weigh in on Downtown Duluth Bike Lane Proposals
Council in Favor of Bike Lanes on Michigan Street
The Duluth City Council heard citizen feedback late into the night about downtown bike lane proposals Monday.
UWS to Host Summit Against Bullying
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is getting ready to host an anti-bullying summit set for Wednesday.
