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.
Special Reports
Northland Landmarks: Part 1
World's Largest Musky
The northwestern Wisconsin town of Hayward has been built on legendary fish.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Drones: Pros and Cons on the Farm
Every day Mark Liebaert treks across his 600 acres of land checking on his 85 head, the main source of income on his farm.
Special Report: Tiny House Living
Profile a woman living a tiny lifestyle
It’s a pop–culture topic that seems to be going mainstream – tiny houses.
High School Sweethearts: Defying the Odds
High School Sweethearts in the Northland
In high school, people sometimes believe they’ve found the one they’re going to spend their life with.
Special Teammates Continue 20 Year Run
Special Olympians Help Each Other Reach Individual Goals
“They’re both individually hard workers, but together they push each other,” Krista Almquist, Coach and Volunteer for Special Olympics said.
Endless Photography in the Northland
Wildlife and Nature Photography in the Northland
If you take a moment and take a look around you, you might find what one photographer sees every single day.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Preservation
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
With two main entryways into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, through Ely and Grand Marais, there is no denying the wilderness helps to generate big tourism dollars for nearby communities.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Outfitters
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
The idea of camping sounds appealing when you consider nature, stars and a campfire.
Hitting the Water: Into the Wild
3-Day Journey into the Boundary Waters
Whether or not you’re an avid outdoor junkie you’ve probably heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Awesome Angling: Aj’s Walleye Lodge
Part 3: Awesome Angling
Among the numerous lakes and state parks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan sits Aj’s Walleye lodge.
Awesome Angling: Stouts Island Lodge
Part 2: Awesome Angling
Stouts Island lodge is not your typical lakeside lodge. It is located on an island.
Awesome Angling Lakewood Lodge
Part 1: Awesome Angling
The Northland fishing season is underway. That means folks are busy planning their summer getaways to area fishing lodges.
Summer Sweets: Fudge in Grand Marais
Part Three: A Summer Sweets Series
In our final report in Summer Sweets we visit quaint and eclectic shops in Grand Marais offering a wide variety of fudge flavors.
Sex Offender Stigma 3: Sexual Development
In our final report called Sex Offender Stigma, we focus on the victim, the long-term mental effects after a sex offense, and why some experts believe developing healthy sexual relationships could be one key part of preventing sex crimes from happening.
Summer Sweets: Canelake’s in Virginia
Part Two: A Summer Sweets Series
A shop that has over a century of history, Canelake’s Old Fashioned Candies has left quite a mark on it’s community. The current owner of the shop, Jim Cina, learned candy making from the original owners and his character is undoubtedly transferred into the candy.
Summer Sweets: Tremblay’s in Hayward
Part One: A Summer Sweets Series
Main street in Hayward, WI; has a bit of old fashion charm noticed in Tremblay’s Sweet Shoppe. With more than fifty years of traditional family recipes, Tremblay’s certainly draws in quite the fan base.
Sex Offender Stigma 2: Does Treatment Work?
'You Can Heal. I Know That'
Nobody can argue that a sex offense is a serious crime. But can an offender get treatment and eventually heal after serving time? In Part 2 of Sex Offender Stigma, a registered sex offender gives his thoughts on that question, and so does a leading sex psychologist in Duluth, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Sex Offender Stigma 1: Should One Label Fit All?
Northland Registered Sex Offender Speaks Out
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger brings you an eye-opening, three-part special report: Sex Offender Stigma.
Unique Families: The Indianheadband
In part three of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet a family from Cloquet who spends most of their time together playing in a band and hitting the trails.
Preview: Sex Offender Stigma
Should All Sex Crimes Be Treated Equally?
Starting Tuesday 9 p.m. on FOX 21 News, you’ll meet a Northland registered sex offender who has served his time and done extensive treatment but can’t seem to start his life over because of what he believes is society’s one-size fits all label for sex offenders.
Unique Families: The Bergquist Quads
In part two of our special series on unique families, you’ll meet four sisters who say they wouldn’t change a thing about the way they grew up.
Unique Families: Same-Sex Parents
In the first part of a special series on unique families, you will meet a local gay couple living a life they say is pretty conventional.
Making Music: What It’s Like on Stage
This is the Heart and Soul of the Live Experience
Members from local bands talk about what it’s really like to be on stage when playing a gig.
Making Music: The “Business” of Music
Local Band Talks About How Money Affects Success
There’s little doubt that if you’re a musician that takes music seriously, playing live is almost always necessary.
Making Music: Keeping the Band Together
A Duluth rock band gave an inside look at the struggling life of a musician in a local group.
Innovative Ideas: The LightSpeed and The Link
Special Report Part 2
“Some days I feel like a real runner out there,” said Mimi Stedner.
Innovative Ideas: Zip-It and Pajama Warmer
The Zip-It has become somewhat of a YouTube phenomenon.
Part 3: Tag Along to Uncover Hidden Treasure
Collecting and hunting is much more than just a hobby for some. It can sometimes turn into a business or a lifelong quest.
Part 2: Special Series “Treasure Hunting” Wheeling and Dealing
Hunting Tips for Sports Memorabilia, Vinyl Records
A dedicated collector has many factors to look into when considering what to shop for. Fox 21’s Avery Neuville tell us key points to remember when you’re starting to build a collection.
Staycations Part 3: The South Shore
Morgan Falls, 2nd Street Bistro, Kravin Frozen Yogurt
We take you to some hot spots around Ashland, including what locals call the city’s best kept secret.
Staycations Part 2: The North Shore
Take a Step Back in Time at Lamb's Resort
If you’re in need of some peace and quiet, or looking for a family getaway to explore nature, the perfect place may not be so far away.
Staycations Part 1: The Iron Range
Soudan Underground Mine, Dorothy Molter Museum, The Boathouse
If you journey to the Iron Range and points north of it, you’ll find areas rich in culture, and full of nature’s finest.
