Brandon Newman Tackles Tough Transition
Freshman Having Instant Impact
Brandon Newman treats the difficult transition from high school to college basketball just like a lay up.
Features
A Life Lived Off the Grid
Dorothy Molter: More Than Just Root Beer
Looking at a person who lived by her own rules, away from the frills of modern convenience.
Special Report: Living Deaf Part 2
There are many people around the area who are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s a Northland culture that thrives in silence.
Inside The FBI
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Special Agent
Nestled off First Street in Duluth. You will find an office staffed by the FBI.
Special Report: Living Deaf Part 1
Some of us never think twice when we hear the dreadful alarm blare, forcing us out of bed or the smoke detector sound off for a fire. But there are many individuals around the region thriving without these sounds.
Bremel Stars On The Slopes And At School
Bremel came in fifth in alpine skiing at the Minnesota state meet
Skiing runs in Mckenzie Bremel’s family.”My dad is the assistant coach for the high school team so he kind of got me into racing. He raced in high school when he was younger, so he got me in to it,” Bremel said.
Tiny Towns Part 2: La Pointe
This Tiny Town Is A Big Draw For Tourists
The Northland is made up of all kinds of cities – Big and small. Though La Pointe has only about 250 residents, it is a popular destination for tourists.
Tiny Towns Part 1: Biwabik
Located near the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters canoe Area, Biwabik is surrounded by natural beauty and has a mountain town feel.
Special Report: Investigating Energy Drinks
Drinking strong coffee or a caffeinated soda used to be the most popular ways to get a quick energy boost. That all started changing about 15 years ago when the most well known energy drinks started appearing on U.S. markets. Now energy drinks is a multi–billion dollar industry.
Trucker Encourages Healthy Lifestyle, Puts Down Stereotypes
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 2
In a special report, FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad talks with a trucker at Halvor Lines about his lifestyle change.
Halvor Lines Truckers Benefit from Health & Wellness Program
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 1
Truckers at Halvor Lines are taking advantage of a health and wellness program.
Alander Recognized For Leadership and Skill
River Alander Named Finalist For Frank Brimsek Award
Every hockey team needs a leader out on the ice. Someone who can handle pressure when things get tough, lucky for Denfeld they’ve found that in one of their seniors and they aren’t the only one’s taking notice.
Saving Lives Part 2: Heart Doctor, Elderly Patient
Patient Is 102 Years Old
In part two of a special report – “Saving Lives” – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces you to a one-of-a-kind heart doctor in Duluth that recently took a chance on a 102-year-old man.
Saving Lives Part 1: Pediatric Oncologist
In part one of a special report, FOX 21’s Dan, Hanger introduces you to a top pediatric cancer doctor at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center who is very aware that death is part of the job – but he says providing comfort outweighs it all.
Duluth East’s Senior Duo Shines On Both Ends Of The Court
Miler and Zwak have played together for four years.
Many teams have one star player but the Duluth East basketball team is lucky enough to have two.
Northern Star: Brandon Myer
Superior Senior Basketball Player
On this week’s Northern Star, a Superior senior has been growing his whole life, and will continue to grow right here in the Northland.
Northern Star: Hawks’ Cole Koepke
For this week’s Northern Star we travel to Hermantown to meet a senior whose strong play on the ice is paving the Hawks’ way back to the state tournament.
Keeping Pets Safe When Temperatures Drop
Veterinarian gives tips on keeping pets safe in the cold.
It looks like the temperatures will be dropping below zero for the first time this season. While people bundle up, it’s important people don’t forget about their furry friends.
Esko’s Adam Trapp Accepting New Leadership Role
7'2" Sophomore Stepping in to Big Role with Eskomos
Basketball is a sport enjoyed by many. But for some it goes beyond the domaine casual sport and develops into a lifelong passion. For Esko’s Adam Trapp, basketball is in his blood.
Hibbing’s Perunovich is Able to Focus with Early Commitment
Junior Verbally Committed to Play for UMD in Early 2015
Getting an offer to play hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth was a dream come true for Scott Perunovich.”I’ve wanted to play there since I was a little kid,” Perunovich said of UMD. “My uncle Doug Torrel played at UMD. A good friend Davey Johnson also played there.”
Grand Rapids’ Mattson Confident with Tough Decisions
North Dakota-Bound Senior Chose Thunderhawks Over USHL
It’s a choice many hockey players face. Play your senior season for your high school, or try your hand at junior hockey. Grand Rapids’ Mitchell Mattson chose the former.
Denfeld’s Reinertsen Deals with Change of Scenery
Senior Forward Played at Lakeview Christian Until This Season
As a junior, Eva Reinertsen scored her 1,000th career point for Lakeview Christian Academy, the first Lion girl to reach that milestone. However, a lack of players forced Lakeview to suspend its program this year, leaving Eva without a team mere weeks before the start of her senior season.
El Niño In The Northland, Part 2
A Warmer Winter Will Affect Northland Businesses
Through the first half of November, the average temperature for Duluth has been the second warmest on record. While we have cooled off to more seasonable values, lately snow cover is still lacking. Northland businesses are feeling the impact because of this, some for the better, others, for worse.
El Niño In The Northland Part 1
Outlook For The Upcoming Winter
El Nino is nothing new to the meteorological world. Every four to five years, it makes its return, impacting weather patterns all across the world. But as we get closer to winter, many Northlanders are wondering what kind of winter we can expect this time around.
Hockey Stick Symbol of Town’s History
Eveleth Thrives on Hockey
Largest Free-Stading Hockey Stick Represents Town’s Impressive History.
Paul Bunyan Lives On In Bemidji
Town Adopts Identity of Legendary Lumberjack.
Some things have changed, Midway Road is now Paul Bunyan Drive and the city is no longer dependant on logging as its main industry.
Northland Landmarks: Part 1
World's Largest Musky
The northwestern Wisconsin town of Hayward has been built on legendary fish.
UMD Commitment a Weight off Schick’s Shoulders
Washburn Senior Recently Signed Letter of Intent to Play for Bulldogs
As preseason basketball practice grinds on in Washburn, the Castle Guards’ big man has one less worry.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part Three
In the final installment of our special report, ‘Jonesin’ for Java’ FOX 21’s Travis Patterson checks out a fast paced Italian-like café at Duluth Coffee Company.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part Two
Part two of a three part special report on local coffee hubs in the Northland. FOX 21’s Travis Patterson travels to Hayward, WI to try some local brews at Backroads Coffee.
Jonesin’ for Java: Part One
Part one of a three part special report on local coffee hubs in the Northland. FOX 21’s Travis Patterson travels to Bayfield, WI to try some local brews at Big Water Coffee.
Unique Homes: The Purple Palace
We’re wrapping up our tour of unique homes in Duluth.
Making the Cut: Bumping & Spiking with the Carlton Bulldogs
Nick Hit the Volleyball Court to put his Skills to the Test
FOX 21’s Nick Franck tries out for Carlton High School’s varsity volleyball team.
Unique Homes: 1818 Ridgewood Court
We continue our look inside unique homes in Duluth.
Cook County Happy to be at State Volleyball
Vikings Sec. 7A Title was First in School History, First in Any Sport Since 2007
Cook County High School was in the school’s first ever trip to the volleyball state tournament. And even with plenty of familiar faces in the stands, Viking playerss couldn’t avoid a few wide–eyed stares.
Making the Cut: Swimming with the Thunderhawks
Nick Dove in the Pool without the use of Flippers
FOX 21’s Nick Franck tries out for the Grand Rapids varsity swim team.
Unique Homes: 412 Hastings Drive
Take a drive through your neighborhood and you’ve probably had the urge to peek inside at least one home.
Weekend Spotlight: Nov. 13-14
Weekend Spotlight: Nov. 13-14
Duluth’s Underground History Uncovered
The Real Stories Behind Duluth's Tunnels
Sometimes it takes either a sense of wonder, or the quest for truth, to discover the best stories.
Discovering the Truth Behind Duluth’s Underground History
Duluth Has Many Tunnels Underneath the Surface
Sometimes to separate fact from fiction, it just takes digging a little bit deeper under the surface.
Evolution of Policing: Part 3
Catching Criminals Through Social Media
We’ve shown you how social media has helped Northland police build a positive relationship with the community, but what about the criminals?
Wild Make Villebrun’s Wish Come True
Nett Lake Teen had Been Battling Cancer
18 year old Bridget Villebrun of Nett Lake started watching hockey as a way to bond with her dad.
Evolution of Policing: Part 1
Impact of Social Media
Social media has wormed its way into most people’s lives one way or another. It’s transitioned to such a big part of our culture that those who protect us now use it as a method to keep us safe.
Part 3: Advocacy Work For Transgender Community
In the final report on being transgender in the Northland, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger explores the positive advocacy work of two Duluth transgender people, and how UW-Superior is creating an accepting culture of diversity, with a strong focus on the transgender community.
Part 2: Violence Against Transgender Community
In this second part of a special report – Being Transgender in the Northland – FOX 21’s Dan Hanger examines the startling rise attempted suicides, discrimination and even violence against transgender people.
Part 1: Being Transgender In The Northland
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger begins a three-part special report as two transgender Northlanders open up about transitioning their everyday lives to reflect the gender identity they overwhelmingly feel inside.
Lilya and Moffett are a Special Pair of Rebels
Special Needs Freshmen Play Varsity Football for Moose Lake/Willow River
Danny Lilya has been part of the Moose Lake/Willow River football program since the 5th grade. But Danny isn’t like his Rebel teammates. Danny is in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t lessen his love for football.
Drugs in the Northland: Heroin
Overdoses are on the Rise
Not only is drug use becoming more common around this area, it’s also causing more hospital visits. This is part one of a special report on Drugs in the Northland.
Esko’s Kuhlman was Born to be a Bulldog
Former C-E-C Standout now Starring at UMD
As a kid growing up in Esko, Karson Kuhlman had a dream to play hockey at the University of Minnesota Duluth.”UMD was always here,” said Kuhlman. “We always went to games as kids. It was a pretty obvious choice when the time came to choose a place to play college hockey.”
Hermantown’s Hoff Chose Her Own Path
Hawks Senior is a Volleyball Player in a Soccer Family
In Hermantown, the name Hoff is synonymous with girls soccer. Junior Callie Hoff is scoring goals for the Hawks, while Hailey Hoff, no relation, is the hawks’ all–time leading scorer. However, Hailey’s sister Kylie Hoff chose a different path.
