Amtrak Crash Kills at least 6
At Least 6 Dead in Amtrak Crash in Philadelphia
Heavy equipment is being brought in at the scene of an Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia that killed at least six people.
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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.
Duluth Racing Community Remembers One Of Its Champions
There’s a sense of emptiness in the Duluth racing community now that it has lost one of its champions.
Local Man Reacts to Second Nepal Earthquake
Nepalese Man's Family Alive but in a Bad Situation
That Nepalese earthquake is hitting close to home for a local man.
Spirit Mountain Bike Park Closer to Receiving Grant
New Downhill Mountain Bike Trail Could be Coming Soon
Spirit Mountain’s Bike Park is one step closer to being awarded a Bell Helmets $100,000 grant.
Owner of Iconic Madeline Island Tavern Alleging Police Brutality
Tom's Burned Down Cafe Owner Files Federal Lawsuit
The owner of a popular restaurant on Madeline Island has filed a civil rights law suit over an arrest last August.
Alakef Coffee to Open First Coffee Kiosk in Duluth
Alakef Makes Leap into Retail
To celebrate 25 years of business in Duluth, Alakef Coffee Roasters will open it’s first kiosk in Super One at the Kenwood Shopping Plaza.
Duluth Turns Turquoise to Honor National Women’s Lung Health Week
Lung Cancer is #1 Killer of Women
The American Lung Association reports lung cancer kills more women in the country than any other type of cancer.
St. Louis County Board Bans E-Cigarettes in Public Places
Banned in Public Places, Retail Environments and Work Places
Another step has been taken to end the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places.
Stricter Rules for Taxicab Drivers in Duluth
No Smoking, Post Fairs, Custom Design
Sketchy cab rides will be no more. The Duluth City Council has voted to standardize and tighten regulations on every taxi company in town.
Officer’s Son Accused of Killing Him & Defendant’s Brother Charged
St. Michael Man Charged with Murders of His Father & Brother
The son of an Elk River police officer is accused of killing his father and brother in Wright County.
EPA and U.S. Steel Provide $3.5 Million for Spirit Lake Cleanup Plan
Construction and Cleanup Expected in 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Steel are putting $3.5 million toward the Spirit Lake cleanup plan.
Suspicious Item Causes Hotel Evacuation
Suspects Still on the Loose
A suspicious item left at the front desk of the Holiday Inn and Express in Superior caused a four hour evacuation of the hotel Monday night.
Another Major Quake Hits Nepal, Epicenter Near China Border
Four Confirmed Dead
A major earthquake has hit Nepal near the Chinese border between the capital of Kathmandu and Mount Everest, with at least four confirmed dead less than three weeks after the country was devastated by a quake.
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.
Virginia Man Charged With Murder
A Virginia man is facing serious time in prison after a man was beaten to death.
The Northland’s One and Only Synchronized Swim Club
Itasca Synchronized Swim Club Prepping for Sectionals
The Itasca Synchronized Swimming Club has been around for nearly 50 years, and though the club has had hardships thrown its way, the girls are devoted to keeping their team afloat.
St. Louis River Quest Educates Students
Students Learn about the Harbor
It was a wet and soggy day for area sixth graders to learn about the St. Louis River Estuary.
Knowing Your Neighbors: Piller’s Poor Boys
Grab a Healthy Meal like Ma Used to Cook
In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor’s we take a trip to Spooner, Wisconsin.
MyrnaLee Mania Looks to Set New Guinness World Record
Come Roll in Grand Rapids to Set a Record
A new Guinness World Record could be set in Grand Rapids this weekend and you can take part.
Hermantown Connection to Double Fatal Shooting
16-Year Veteran Cop Killed
An unthinkable crime has two Minnesota communities remembering a fallen police officer.
Mental Health Fair to Erase Stigma in Duluth
6 Organizations to Help Educate
Dealing with mental health challenges, big and small, can be tough, but there is help.
American Idol Will Come to an End in 2016
American Idol Announces Final Season
Fox is lowering the curtain on “American Idol,” ending a series that dominated television throughout the 2000s and made stars of the likes of Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
Off-Duty Officer, Oldest Son Fatally Shot in Wright Co.
Off-Duty Officer, & His Oldest Son Killed in St. Michael
A relative is being held in the fatal shooting of an off-duty police officer and his 27-year-old son at a home in Wright County.
Anishinaabe Women Revitalize their Culture
Beautiful sounds came from the 7th Oshkii Giizhik Women’s Hand Drumming and Singing Workshop.
Dunkin’ Donuts Hosting 2nd Job Fair Tuesday
If you missed Dunkin’ Donuts job fair in Duluth last week you’re in luck because the franchise is having another one.
Locals Spend the Day Honoring their Moms
According to retail reports this year Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $21.2 billion dollars which is the highest projection in more than a decade.
K9 Helps to Apprehend Suspect
St. Louis County’s K9 Officer captured a man suspected of burglary and assault near Mountain Iron.
Vehicle Fire Spreads to Garage and Home
Truck catches fire spreads to attached garage
A vehicle fire in Ashland Saturday afternoon quickly spread to engulf a garage attached to a home.
2 men shot dead in St. Michael home; suspect arrested
Firearm used in Saturday killings
Police are holding a young man after two men were shot dead at a home in St. Michael.
UWS Hosts Silent Auction for Nepal
The death toll from the tragic earthquake in Nepal is more than 7,000, thousand a number that has hit close to home for some local students and universities.
Superior’s New Female Lacrosse Team Gets Help
Dirty cars along with soap and water helped Superior’s first female lacrosse team get closer to their $500 dollar goal.
Kids Encouraged to Explore Outdoor Fun
A community event encouraged kids to get out of the house and into the outdoors.
Duluth Farmers Market Open for the Season
Located at 1324 East Third StreetDuluth Farmer’s Market offers a variety of things.
Funeral held for mother and son killed in fire
Family killed in Cornucopia fire laid to rest
A mother and son killed in a Cornucopia house fire were laid to rest Saturday.
Hundreds receive degrees at CSS commencement
2015 Commencement
Hundreds of College of St. Scholastica students graduated Saturday.
Lino Lakes police officer kills driver after traffic stop
Officer kills man during traffic stop
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says a Lino Lakes police officer shot and killed a driver after a traffic stop.
In session’s final push, Minnesota budget deal still elusive
May 18 deadline fast approaching
Minnesota’s legislative session is heading into its final week with no clear picture of how a budget will come together.
The 68th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener
Thousands Get Ready to Cast Their Lines at Lake Vermilion
The Governor’s Fishing Opener is the official kick–off to the summer season.
Northern Waters Smokehaus Opening Second Location
Northern Waters Smokehaus is opening a second location this September.
Appeals Court: Fond du Lac Band Does Not Owe City $10M
The City of Duluth is suffering another blow in the legal battle over the Fond-Du-Luth casino.
Depot Showcases Northland’s History
14 Organizations Help Uncover History
Friday, the Depot was the place to be to discover all of the rich history in the Northland.
DTA Purchases Six Electric Buses
Buses to Reduce Costs, Pollution, Noise
After a year-long grant process, the city of Duluth has been awarded six electric buses.
Traveling Veterans Memorial Stops in Carlton
“The Eyes of Freedom” Lima Company Memorial started off as a vision by Anita Miller from Columbus, Ohio who wanted to help grieving families of soldiers who died on the battlefield.
Local Students Learn From Exotic Animals
Students in the Twin Ports Learn From Exotic Animals
About 400 kids journeyed by bus to the Lake Superior Zoo for the annual Earth Tracks event.
Community Promotes Bike Riding
Duluth's Mayor Promotes Bike Riding
Duluthians gathered for a two mile ride to promote active transportation.
Shoppers Come Out For ‘Duluth Junk Hunt’
The 7th semiannual Duluth Junk Hunt kicked off in the Heritage Sports Center Friday in West Duluth.
Minnesota’s Newest State Park Reaches Important Milestone
Construction Begins on New Campground at Lake Vermilion
Construction began Friday on a campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota that will accommodate more than 250 people nightly in tents and RVs, the Department of Natural Resources said.
Sabotage Conviction Overturned Against Nuns, Fellow Activist
Duluth Man's Sabotage Conviction Overturned
An appeals court has overturned the sabotage convictions of an 85-year-old nun and two fellow peace activists who broke into a facility storing much of this country’s bomb-grade uranium and painted slogans and splashed blood on the walls.
Fewer Layoffs than Expected Coming to Minntac Plant
Number of Layoffs Changing from 700 to 400
U.S. Steel is laying off fewer workers than originally expected as it plans to cut production June 1 at its Minntac plant at Minnesota’s largest iron mine.
