Duluth Denfeld Holds Annual Scholarship Night
Students and parents are invited to learn about local scholarships.
Students and parents are invited to learn about local scholarships.
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Cloquet Firefighters Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
The fire department is showing their support with pink t-shirts.
The fire department is showing their support with pink t-shirts.
CSS Students Role-play As Syrian Refugees
A German refugee assistant group shares experiences with students.
A German refugee assistant group shares experiences with students.
Plea Agreement Reached for Victor Barnard
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault
A plea agreement was reached Tuesday October 11, involving 55-year-old Victor Barnard who pleaded guilty to sexual assault. He has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Happy National Sausage Pizza Day!
VIP Celebrates Their Favorite Pizza Holiday
VIP celebrates national sausage pizza day!
Oliver Eaton Williamson Honered
Superior Central High School Class of 1950 Honors Their Classmate
Members of the Superior Central High School class of 1950 honored their classmate Oliver Eaton Williamson with a plaque at the Douglas County Government Center.
National Coming Out Day Celebration at UMD
UMD Hosts Annual Luncheon
Today is National Coming Out Day and hundreds celebrated at UMD’s campus.
National Geographic Ranks Ely One of the Best Adventure Towns
Ely Is Ranked One of the Best Adventure Towns
Recently the National Geographic ranked Ely one of the best adventure towns.
Ely Might Move Its 2.7 Billion-Year-Old Pillow Rock
Conversation About Moving Pillow Rock Creates Controversy
Pillow Rock is a giant rock moved by a glacier and left behind when that glacier melted a very long time ago.
Researchers Work to Spread Genes of Yellowstone Bison
The hope is to increase genetic diversity of herds in the state
Researchers have transplanted embryos originating from the bison herd at Yellowstone National Park into female bison in Minnesota in hopes of increasing the genetic diversity of herds in the state and helping to restore America’s official mammal to the landscape.
Confrontation Over MN Vikings Yard Inflatable Leaves Man Injured
Man cut by a vandal in his yard
Police say a man suffered several cuts after he confronted another man who was vandalizing a Minnesota Vikings inflatable in his yard in the southern Wisconsin city of Stoughton.
Michigan Transgender Student Voted Homecoming Prince
Campaigned to raise awareness about acceptance
A transgender student in Grand Blanc has been chosen as homecoming prince.
Minnesota Power Announces Five-Year Contract Agreement with U.S. Steel
The agreement will last until at least Dec. 2021
ALLETE announced today that Minnesota Power has reached a five-year agreement to supply electricity to U.S. Steel through at least December 2021.
Enbridge Speaks Out About the Pipeline Attacks
A statement released about the trespassing and tampering of equipment
Enbridge confirmed that today, October 11, 2016, that activists were caught trespassing at the site in Clearbrook, Minnesota. As a result, Enbridge “temporarily shut down the lines 4 and 67 out of an abundance of caution to protect communities, first responders, and the protestors.” The company does not believe that there are any customer impacts to deliveries at this time.
Activists Work to Shut Down Tar Sands Oil Pipelines
Climate Direct Action activists are working to manually shut off these pipelines
Activists protesting the movement of Tar Sands Oil from Canada into the United States took action today against five pipelines, including pipelines operated by Enbridge Energy and TransCanada in Minnesota and North Dakota.
LOCATED: Curtis Weber
Was last seen Monday, October 10
UPDATE: Curtis was found safe in Polk County.
Gov. Walker Encourages Schools to Apply for Fab Lab Grants
The application deadline is December 15
Governor Scott Walker announced today, Tuesday, October 11, 2016, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications for the Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Lab) Grant Program. This program provides students with valuable job skill training.
Plucking the Perfect Pumpkin
On the Rails with the Pumpkin Patch Train
If you’re looking to get into the Fall spirit, look no further than the North Shore Scenic Railroad.
Haunting creatures to take over Minnesota Forest
Find out where you can get your dose of spookiness.
2 Dead After Police Chase End in Crash in Burnsville
Fleeing driver and another motorist dead
The Minnesota State Patrol says two people died when a police chase that started in Apple Valley ended in a crash in Burnsville.
MISSING Winona State University Student
He was last seen Friday, October 7, just before midnight
The Winona Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala, 19, of White Bear Lake.
Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with Allina Health
After weeks of striking and negotiations, contract agreements have been made
After a 17 hour negotiating session, that began at 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) and Allina Health announced that they have reached a tentative agreement on all outstanding contract issues.
Local Candy Company Seeing Growth in Business
Northwoods Candy Company Started in 2012, Quickly Becoming a Sweet Destination
One local shop in Grand Rapids is making quite the impact on local sweet tooth lovers in the area. It all started up with those near and dear to Sandy Gauwitz.
Family: Morgan’s Cancer Fight Taught Us How To Live
Morgan Long Was 19 Years Old
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger sits down with the Long family of Duluth whose daughter, Morgan, died Friday after an 18-year fight with cancer. It’s a celebration of her life and the lessons she taught others on how to live.
Haitian Born Duluthian’s Hit Hard By Hurricane
Family In Friends Back In Haiti Need Help
As Haiti continues their cleanup efforts, the aftermath of the storm leaves Haitian born Duluthians torn, not knowing whether their families are ok.
WITC Welcomes Former Regency Beauty Institute Students
WITC will cover its application fee for former Regency students.
Regency Beauty Institute permanently closed all of its campuses in late September, including its location in Duluth. The closure affected thirty-five students and WITC has reached out to help them.
UMD Kicks Off Homecoming Week With a Sizzle
Sweet corn sizzles on the grill as a corn roast kicks off the week’s festivities.
Expert Talks Changes in the World of Advertising at UMD
Technology is Just One Reason the Ad World Has Evolved
There’s no doubt technology has changed everything about how we read, watch, television, and learn about the world.
Get Downtown Week in Duluth
Downtown business are offering deals this week
It’s Get Downtown Week in Duluth and business are offering deals
KQDS FOX 21 Translator Upgrades In Progress
These upgrades may lead to channel outages if your TV doesn't receive digital signals
Over the next few weeks, KQDS FOX 21 will be upgrading its outlying translators in both Minnesota and Wisconsin to transmit a Digital broadcast signal. This means that digital/HD viewing will be soon available to viewers in the areas listed.
Northern Minn. Red Cross Sends Volunteers for Hurricane Relief
Red Cross Has Thousands of Volunteers in the Relief Effort
Hurricane Matthew is one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the United States in years.
Indigenous People’s Day in Duluth
Mayor Emily Larson declares October 10, 2016 Indigenous People's Day in Duluth.
A growing number of communities have been calling today Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day to promote Native American culture.
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off has a New Winner!
The winner weighed in at 1,910 pounds
An annual pumpkin-weighting contest in Northern California has a new winner: a third-grade teacher in Washington state who raised a giant one weighing 1,910 pounds.
Federal Regulators Plan to Review Wisconsin DNR Water Enforcement
Investigation into claims that the agency is failing to enforce laws and regulation
Federal regulators plan to visit Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources headquarters this week to investigate claims the agency is failing to enforce water pollution laws and regulations.
Missing Worthington Man LOCATED 10-10
Edwin Castillo was last seen Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016
The Worthington Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Edwin Castillo, 23, of Worthington.
Knife-Wielding Clown Arrested in Crookston
Teenagers taunting and chasing children in town
The clown sightings continue across the nation and have now started appearing in Minnesota.
State Inspectors Check Wisconsin Crops for Contamination after Floods
Contact with flood water is considered unfit for consumption
State food safety inspectors are checking vegetables from farms in flooded areas of Wisconsin for contamination.
Refugee Resettlement Agency Under Investigation
Alleged misuse of federal funds at Milwakee nonprofit
A Milwaukee nonprofit that offers after-school programs for refugee children and other assistance for refugees is under investigation for alleged misuse of federal funds.
One Dead After Head-On Collision on Highway 2
The accident happened just east of Warba, near Grand Rapids
A head on collision Sunday night, October 9, 2016, on U.S. Highway 2 east of Warba has left one Deer River man dead.
Coffee Conversation: Whistle Stop Marathon Preview
Previewing the Annual Fall Classic Marathon Taking Place in Ashland
The fall marathon & half-marathon offers you spectacular fall colors, friendly aid stations and the best in pre-and post-race music.
Woman Trapped Under Vehicle, Seriously Injured
A woman got trapped under a vehicle in Duluth Sunday after being dragged 50 feet.
Homecoming Float Creates Racial, Political Controversy
Ashland Superintendent Responds
There is growing political and even racial anger in Ashland involving some high school seniors and their homecoming float.
Man Struck, Killed by Pickup Truck In Duluth
Duluth police are investigating a fatal accident involving a driver and a pedestrian.
Bentleyville Christmas Tree Goes Up
Crews work to put up the iconic tree in Bayfront Park
Crews work to build the iconic symbol of Bentleyville in Bayfront Park.
Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk
People walked to remember loved ones lost to suicide
People came together to remember loved ones lost and bring awareness to the suicide epidemic.
Ex-Gov. Pawlenty calls Trump ‘unhinged,’ drops support
Ex-Gov. Pawlenty calls Trump 'unhinged'
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he has withdrawn his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over Trump’s recorded vulgarities from 2005.
San Diego priest charged with sexual conduct in Minnesota
Priest charged with sexual conduct in Minnesota
Prosecutors in Minnesota have charged a San Diego priest with having sexual contact with a woman while he was providing spiritual guidance.
1947 Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Championship Team Honored
The entire team has been inducted into Denfeld's Hall of Fame.
The Duluth Denfeld Hunters won the Minnesota boys basketball championship in 1947. Now nearly seventy years later, the entire team is being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.
Flu Season is Right Around the Corner
Local Doctors Say Flu Season Runs From September Through March
Throughout the months of September through March, it can often feel like we’re walking on pins and needles when it comes to your health.
The North Shore Community School is Celebrating the Completion of a Solar Project
A Solar Project is Completed
The North Shore Community School is now celebrating the completion of a solar energy project.
