Anchors/Reporters
Xavier Walt
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
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…
Emmaleah Allen
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
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:…
Matt McConico
NEWS DIRECTOR
Matt is happy to be in the Northland. He spent time here with family and friends prior to making the move. A few highlights include seeing the Concorde Supersonic Airliner do a touch-and-go at the Duluth Airshow, plus being chased by a bear on Madeline Island. Both were exciting, but for very different reasons. Since living here, Matt graduated from…
Dan Hanger
ANCHOR/PRODUCER
Dan joined FOX 21 Local News as a reporter in October 2010 before being promoted to main anchor in August 2011 for the station’s evening newscasts. He has more than 20 years of experience in television, radio and online journalism. Dan arrived in Duluth in 2006 as a multi-media journalist for KBJR-TV before being promoted to morning anchor. Before that,…
Emily Halling
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Emily joined the FOX 21 news team in March 2024. As a Duluth native with a strong connection to the Twin Ports, she’s excited to further engage with the community as a reporter. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in Spring 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in writing studies (Go Bulldogs!). It was during her college years that…
Paige Hansen
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Paige joined the Fox 21 news team in September 2022. Born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin her love for the Twin Ports runs deep. Paige is currently a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth, working to achieve a degree in Communication and Journalism. Paige has a passion for telling stories through her reporting and visuals. She has background in…
Maria Vollom
ANCHOR/PRODUCER
Born and raised in International Falls, Minnesota, I’m a proud Northland native and former athlete turned storyteller. I am proud to share the evening anchor desk with Dan, Rusty, and Neil. Contact Maria at mvollom@kqdsfox21.tv Categories: Anchors, Anchors/Reporters
