GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A Grand Rapids man is accused of animal torture and improper burial in Itasca County. 42-year-old Jacob Landeslag is facing 20 charges. According to the criminal complaint, 92 of his 140 goats dies while on a property in Bovey. Officers found three piles of dead goats on the property. The surviving goats were dehydrated and malnourished,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Scouts gathered at a local cemetery today to honor local veterans. The Scouts were at Park Hill Cemetery placing flags at the graves of fallen veterans. This long standing tradition is meant to instill a sense of respect for those who have served the country, including service members dating back to the civil war. We spoke…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two local businesses and the City of Duluth teamed up to plant trees near Lester Creek today. Over 1,000 native white and red pine saplings were planted by volunteers in an effort to restore forested areas. This will decrease erosion and carbon emission all while increasing biodiversity in the local area making it enjoyable for all. We…
FOND DU LAC, Minn.– ‘ANANG Native Cannabis Company’ held their official grand opening today, after a soft launch earlier this week. The dispensary sits on the border of Cloquet and the Reservation on Big Lake Road. With their slogan being ‘Products with Purpose, From Soil to Soul’. The company is excited to bring in a new economic option to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northern Lights Express has stalled at its next approval station. This comes after some Minnesotan Lawmakers tried to gut the funding the state has already received. In 2023, the NLX was approved of $194.5 million from the state’s legislators. The amount was Minnesota’s 20% share of the project and was waiting on the federal government for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animals Allies received some much needed relief from Miner’s Super One Foods. Earlier on Thursday, they were presented with a check of more than $25,000 as part of their pet month campaign. Between the end of April and the beginning of May, shoppers at local Super Ones rounded up their totals at cash registers to support local…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Veteran Resource fair in Hibbing aimed to get Vets together and help them explore their options for support. Over 35 vendors were there, from mental and physical health, veterans’ organizations and offices, and other services. There were also people to help veterans through the process of filing, submitting and following up on paperwork for benefits. By…
HIBBING, Minn. — At the Veterans Fair, U.S. Steel presented a 65-thousand-dollar donation towards the ‘Honor and Restore’ project. The project aims to make renovations and repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. Flagpoles around the cemetery are old and worn down. Some poles are so worn that they can’t be raised and lowered easily for maintenance. The Hibbing-Chisolm Beyond…
3:18p.m. UPDATE: The suspect is currently lodged at St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of 2nd degree assault, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, and fleeting a police officer. Fox21 does not normally name suspects until they are formally charged in court. Original Article: DULUTH, Minn. — A victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local charitable organization is changing its name to reflect just how expansive their reach is. Formerly known as the “Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation,” the name change to “Boreal Waters Community Foundation” comes as they continue to increase the number of communities they serve. “We want to try and encapsulate everything we do,” said Shawn Florke,…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 18 years, Frosty Ridge Alpacas has kept a large herd of alpacas. And with owning any animal, there’s special things you need to do to take care of them. But with alpacas, you need to shear them. “I am so happy that we can do this for the folks that live in this area. I remember when…
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. — City and County officials met today to discuss the future of downtown Duluth, and what can be done to improve safety in the area. With summer right around the corner, a Downtown Public Safety Meeting was held Wednesday. Public safety leaders addressed concerns and questions on the safety of downtown. Some of the priorities for this summer…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Lines stretching out the parking lot, for the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops newest location. Bass Pro Shops opened the doors of its newest location in Hermantown on Wednesday, with a line of customers that stretched out the parking lot. Once inside, crowds were greeted by live country music, cabin-like walls lined with local artwork, and…
HIBBING, Minn. — Numerous juveniles at Hibbing High School were interviewed by Hibbing Police Officers in regards to a sexual assault case at the school. The police department and the school are currently investigating the incident. There are no criminal charges at this time. Hibbing Police confirmed that all parties involved are juveniles that attend Hibbing High School. The…
Barbara McDonald DULUTH, Minn. — College of Saint Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced on Wednesday her plans to retire next year. McDonald joined CSS in August of 2019 and took the role as the college’s president in February of 2020. She is set to retire by July 1, 2026. The CSS Board of Trustees have begun the process for the…
Linda Kingston DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College announced their next president in a press release on Wednesday. Dr. Linda Kingston will take over as president on July 1, 2025, as current president Dr. Patricia Rogers retires at the end of this academic school year. Dr. Kingston is currently the acting Vice President for academic and student affairs and brings…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday, May 20, was the first official day that Duluth City Council candidates can file for elections. Candidates have until June 8th to officially cast their bid into the race. To run for Duluth City Council you must be a registered voter, be at least 21-years-old, and reside in their district for at least 30-days prior to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of killing a Duluth woman after bar close in downtown Duluth last year. And Tuesday night the victim’s family has released a video statement remembering their loved one. But first, Tuesday’s guilty verdict. 35-year-old Darrius Plummer of Canton Michigan is convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — On Monday, members of the Minnesota House almost unanimously passed House File 3023, a piece of legislation co-authored by Rep. Pete Johnson (DFL-Duluth) to extend Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to impacted Iron Range miners. The bill looks to give the approximately 630+ Iron Range miners, who will be laid off by the end of May, with up…
DULUTH, Minn.– After over a week of battling the wildfires that has cost 30-thousand acres of land, Tuesday morning the St Louis County Board signed a declaration of local state emergency and disaster. 8 days following this disaster, this declaration is a step in the right direction to ensure adequate funding. Over 150 structures, and at least 30 year-round homes…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Stakeholders in the Wisconsin criminal justice system and victim service organizations got together to look at victim’s experiences through the system. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and Wisconsin Department of Justice collaborated to map victims’ journeys. The project looked at who victims interact with in the process, what they do well and…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — In the last day containment around the Camp House fire grew from 40% to 59%. There are now four containment lines targeting the fire from all sides protecting the area south of Bassett, area north of Brimson, and areas to the east of Hornby and Breda. These lines were strengthened in preparation of Tuesday’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Coming up on June 7th, Lincoln Park in Duluth will be be experiencing it’s first of a kind ‘banana fun run’. The idea has been in the works for 4 years now, and it is finally in ‘fruition’. Over 300 runners have signed up to get suited up as a banana, and run for a good cause….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Bass Pro Shops is gearing for their big opening ceremony this week. This location will be Minnesota’s 5th Bass Pro Shops in the state. To ensure quality help for shoppers, the sale associates got the chance to pick the department they know the most about to help connect with guests. The new 70,000-square-foot retail space is looking…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — After the possibility of suffering significant loss with fires it can be a daunting task to figure out next steps towards recovery. With every claim being handled differently, there are a few important things to take care of immediately. Reid Strelow of State Farm in Duluth recommends taking record of damage through photos and videos. They…
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…
ORAGANIZED TOWNSHIP 63-17, Minn. — A new township has been approved by the Canvassing Board in northern St. Louis County. Township 63 17 Unorganized Township 63-17 has just became Organized Township 63-17. The new township is located between Beatty and Greenwood Townships. Last week the township held a special election to be incorporated. 80 ballots were cast, with 49 votes in…
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…
DULUTH, Minn.– While the Damiano Center is under construction, one church in Duluth has stepped up to provide a temporary overnight housing solution for those who need it. However, nearby neighbors have voiced their concerns through emails. The ‘Safe Bay’ program has been operating for several years, working alongside CHUM. It’s an opportunity for individuals living out of their car…
BRIMSON, Minn. –Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith visited the Camp House fire zone to take in the carnage firsthand. The group first visited the Incident Command Center at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Two Harbors, and met with teams responding to the fires. Governor Walz thanked the crews and volunteers, and shared his…
DULUTH, Minn. — As wildfires across the Northland continue to grow, Animals Allies Humane Society in Duluth has been working directly with St. Louis County to assist in any needs that pet owners may have. “We’ve gotten a few calls. We’ve been able to direct quite a few people so far, which is really good, and a lot of people…
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.– With everything happening with the fires, it’s no surprise many organizations are stepping up to help. Red Cross’s Executive Director Dan Williams told FOX 21, they train once a year for situations like this. The Red Cross is able to assist with the multiple fires up north, but also the recent West Hillside Manor fire in Moose Lake….
DULUTH, Minn. – Second Harvest Northland held a walk-through of its new facility at the Atlas Industrial Site in the western edge of Duluth. The facility has a 13,600 square-foot freezer and cooler addition to help provide fresher and more nutritional foods to those in need. Second Harvest says demand is increasing, especially with inflation. “Certainly, we know, with everything…
Image from last year’s #CopOnARooftop DULUTH, Minn — Your morning coffee could contribute to a good cause! Dunkin’ Donuts and local law enforcement agencies are partnering for #CopOnARooftop. Duluth Police will be at the Duluth Dunkin’ for the event, but the fundraiser spans much of the Midwest. Proceeds will go towards the states Special Olympics. In Minnesota, the event has…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Blue Mass was held Wednesday in Duluth to honor first responders and provide a blessing of safety and well-being. The Blue Mass took place at Cathedral of Our Lady of Rosary and was organized by and Stella Maris Academy. Firefighters, EMTs, and police officers from across the regions attended the mass. Duluth Police Deputy Chief Ryan…
HOYT LAKES, Minn.– Up in the Northeast part of Minnesota, residents are trying to live life as usual. And that is no exception for one of the visitors. Who came up for his annual camping trip. The cluster of wildfires is still continuing to spread. “We just kept an eye online, worried about getting evacuated, so we heard that’s a…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch the first 15 minutes of FOX 21’s 9 p.m. wildfire coverage from Tuesday, May 13. Topics covered included the latest acres burned, an update on firefighting efforts from Incident Command in Two Harbors, and what St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay believes caused the three separate wildfires that continued to burn…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Students raced in the annual Essentia health Fit N Fun Run. Students between third and fifth grade ran the quarter-mile race. Each student received a ribbon and commemorative T-shirt. Families and other students were also able to cheer classmates on. “I think it’s really great to have kids be part of this race style atmosphere, especially…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.– Four days after a fire affected the West Hillside Manor Apartment building in Moose Lake, nearly 40 residents have been evacuated. Hotels churches and shelters are stepping up to aid them during this difficult time. “It was midnight, all of a sudden fire strobe lights were going off and I flew out of bed. And went and…
DULUTH, Minn.– The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. “It’s really important to highlight the really vital role that Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior play for bird migration. And even just the interaction of the urban and rural with…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of the Northlands biggest signs of summer is here, and that’s the season opening of the Duluth Farmers Market. For over 100 years local farmers and crafters have been selling produce, plants, jewelry and much more at the market. Community members flocked to market for opening day, getting a taste of the produce to come throughout…
DULUTH, Minn. — After a five year hiatus, the nations largest one-day food drive is returning to the Northland. The National Association of Letter Carriers is bringing back their Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, it was put on pause for a few years. but organizers say there is now a great need to support food drives. People are asked to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Since 1980, Duluth’s Goodwill has operated its headquarters near the base of the Blatnik Bridge on Garfield Avenue. But now, that’s about to change in a big way. A new True North Goodwill Resource and Training Center will be built in a new location at the Atlas Industrial Park on the western end of Duluth, which is…
CARLTON, Minn.– Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton near the Fond du Lac Reservation is celebrating the completion of a three-year long project. The 21-million-dollar expansion is finally complete after a year filled with construction. The new event center space is introducing 8 new rooms that can be used for conferences, banquets, or breakout sessions. And with the 20,000…
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is making history today as the first elected Pope born in the United States. Over 133 Cardinals from around the world met at the Vatican for the election process. “Having a pope from the United States is unique. But he’s also a part of a religious order called the Augustinians…
