SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — A new type of Northland race will be run in Solon Springs, one that’s definitely not for the faint of heart. “The race is the ‘NCTRaces 15x’ and it is a one mile repeat every 15 minutes, and if you can’t make it in 15 minutes, you’re out of the race, you’re cut, you’re dropped out,…
PIKE LAKE, Minn. — Blaze orange is lighting up the Northland once again as the Minnesota deer opener makes its grand return. Saturday, Nov. 8, marks the official start to the Minnesota deer hunting season. As hunters are gearing up, supplies are flying off the shelves. We spoke with the owner of the local sporting goods store, Fisherman’s Corner, about…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Essentia Health employees have come together to donate their old cellphones for a good cause. The old phones were donated to Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth, a center for survivors of domestic abuse, where the devices can be repurposed in order to help bring safety to those in need. “These cell phones will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth played host to a special night of remembrance in honor of Lake Superior’s most famous ship. The production “Gales of November” took the stage at the school’s Marshall Performing Arts Center for a 1-night-only performance to relive the tale of the sinking of the S.S Edmund Fitsgerald. Just like the Fitzgerald, the show’s…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new movie is currently in production in Duluth and it’s highlighting a supernatural horror plot. The movie called: ” The Autopsy of Albert Kemper” is inspired by an old urban legend. It’s based on the idea of feelings of fear and uncertainty with performing an autopsy. Officials told FOX 21 the cast of this film features a…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — A small business owner wanted to do something to help those in her community, and that small act has blown up into a prime example of human kindness. On November 3rd, Mary Anderson, Owner of Eddies decided to put some food items in a tote and put them out for people struggling. She posted on the Eddie’s Facebook…
DULUTH, Minn. — This semi-annual tradition Duluth Tradition has all the fun unique finds. Over 170 booths are set up with treasures ranging from furniture and home decor to clothing and jewelry to treats, antiques, and handmade items! The “Junk Hunks” are also on hand to help customers haul large pieces of furniture to their vehicles for free. Part of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The man who was arrested in connection with yesterday’s crash on Jean Duluth Road is facing multiple felony charges. The 19-year-old is facing six charges, including felony counts of DUI, Criminal Vehicle Operation, and failure to stop resulting in injury or death. SEE PREVIOUS: DUI arrest following multi-vehicle crash, rollover in Duluth The crash, which hospitalized two…
Hunting Season Generic ST. PAUL, Min. & DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and report anything unusual they might encounter in the woods. They say discoveries could help uncover new clues in missing persons cases. Law enforcement urges the public to…
DULUTH, Min. – Court records show Parker John Wilson has been convicted of “Forestry-Failure to Extinguish a Fire”. He paid $190 in a fine and fees for the conviction. He was originally cited on September 9th for starting the fire. The fire broke out on May 11, 2025 near Brimson. The $190 was made up of a $100 fine, a…
DULUTH, Minn — A Duluth man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison following a drug bust in 2024. According to officials, 44-year-old Bryon Terrell Robinson was driving on I-35 from Minneapolis to Duluth on July 23, 2024, when he was caught with 220 grams of fentanyl and over 2 kg of meth. The Lake Superior Violent Offender…
BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least some states said they were moving quickly to get the money to people. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. had given Trump’s administration until Friday to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Thursday evening after a multi-vehicle crash and rollover in Duluth. According to police, the crash was reported around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Jean Duluth Road and Martin Road. One person was trapped in the vehicle that rolled and caught on fire, according to…
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DULUTH, Minn. — The Elite Sports Complex hosted a grand opening for its 40,000-square-foot facility located in West Duluth. The evening consisted of a tour showcasing what the large complex has to offer the Twin Ports. The facility is geared towards athletes and features four indoor turf quads, five pickleball courts, six batting cages, a world-class gym, and Essentia Health…
DULUTH, Minn. — Representatives from Northland Chevrolet wrapped up breast cancer awareness month with a check donation of $2,600 to the St. Luke’s Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Fund. The dealership pledged to donate $100 for every new vehicle sold through October. The funds went to the foundation, helping to provide bags filled with post-surgery essentials and care for Aspirus St….
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota senators toured UMD’s science labs to talk about potential cuts to grants and budgets. The legislators met with researchers to better understand how UMD science students impact research in the area. Professors told FOX 21 University Minnesota Duluth is filled with financial uncertainty under the Trump Administration. The tour itself was able to give senators an eye-opening…
DULUTH, Minn.– Preparations are underway for the annual “Duluth and St. Louis County days at the Capitol” City of Duluth, County Commissioners and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce got together this morning to nail down a plan to advocate for key legislative priorities. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said the agenda will remain the same as last year including investment…
DULUTH, Minn.– Halvor Lines, a trucking company employing nearly 500 drivers in Superior announced a game changing expansion. The company has purchased new property still in superior because of the conflicting Blatnik Bridge construction. Officials at Halvor Lines are calling it significant expansion to its headquarters with this new project. The new building will give drivers an upgraded living space…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior Mayor Jim Payne has put a ban in place that will stop city officials in Superior from signing non-disclosure agreements. The mayor said that NDAs have not been common practice for the city up to this point either, with only 3 signed in the last 5 years with publicly disclosed vendors, in order to protect proprietary…
FILE – Posters of a person throwing a sandwich are pictured along H Street, Aug. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington was found not guilty of assault on Thursday in the latest…
DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A fire left a house a total loss in Duluth Township. According to officials, they responded to reports of a fire on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. on the 6500 block of McQuade Road. An unoccupied home was found to be a total loss as a result of the fire. Officials say there were no injuries,…
FILE – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak about the House coronavirus bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, March, 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most…
MINONG, Wis. — Unsafe levels of lead have been discovered in the Northwood School District’s drinking water distribution system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted water testing of the district, which revealed samples that exceeded the safe limit. Of the five tap locations that were tested, two showed elevated lead levels (15.2 ppb and 31.5 ppb), which exceeded…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior’s waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to the lighthouse in Grand Marais was swept into the water before being rescued. Jake Carr and his 10-year-old son, Collin, recorded video on their phone showing the large waves crashing over the people…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The first traditional burning of Wisconsin Point in 150 years took place on Wednesday. The prescribed burn was led by fire professionals and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The burning aims to restore the ecological balance of the point by reintroducing fire, a practice common in indigenous culture. Wisconsin Point was home to…
HIBBING, Minn. — A murder charge has been handed down against a Hoyt Lakes man who is accused of shooting a man to death in Hibbing during an after-bar party. Daniel Dale, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Parker Johnson, 24, just hours before being killed in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments around 2:15 a.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army and Bentlyville teamed up again to shine some bright and colorful lights on the Red Kettle Karnival fundraiser. The free family-friendly event brought people from across the region together in the spirit of giving back to the community. The festival offered a chance to walk inside Bentleyville’s 128-foot LED tree in exchange for a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Elementary School hosted a grand opening for its new playground. The school began working on it last fall after reports that the play area showed years of wear and tear that had made it unsafe. The fresh start is intended to ensure the playground remains a safe and enjoyable space for students. School officials say the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Whistleblower Lawsuit has been filed against the Hermantown School District on behalf of a former employee of the schools. According to the lawsuit which was filed on Nov. 2, Emily Bellamy, a former speech-language pathologist at the schools, was retaliated against by the district after she reported to the district that Individualized Education Program services for…
DULUTH, Minn.– A fraternity chapter UMD has spent nearly a decade raising an impressive amount of money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Over the past eight years, the Tau Kappa Epsilon UMD Duluth chapter has kept busy with fundraising for the organization. Each yearly campaign involves collecting donations from friends, families, and local businesses. The first year they began, the…
Ryan Haroldson SUPERIOR, Wis. – The School District of Superior will welcome Ryan Haroldson as the next Superior High School Principal effective January 1st, 2026. Kate Tesch has been Interim Principal since the start of the new calendar year. Tesch will resume her full-time duties as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment for the school disrrict. Haroldson joined the school district in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior held a first time event on Wednesday, introducing young students to the education field. The “I Heart Education Day” was an event for high students who want to be future teachers. The event featured interactive workshops led by Yellowjacket faculty and students. The goal was to expose students to various career options in education. Students also…
Travellers line up for security screening at Orlando International Airport Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The reduction stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A lawsuit has been filed by two groups challenging the environmental review of the Hermantown data center project. The lawsuit is being filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy( MCEA) and Stop the Hermantown Data Center (SHDC). The groups say that the environmental review lacked analysis and should have shed light on what was being proposed…
FILE – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a news conference in Minneapolis City Hall, Aug. 28, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey defeated democratic socialist Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers Wednesday during the final round of counting in the city’s ranked-choice voting election. Frey, who secured a third term,…
UPDATE: According to a DPD spokesperson, upon further investigation into the incident, it appears the woamstabbed herself. The woman is being placed on hold at a local hospital. DULUTH, Minn. — One woman was injured after a stabbing in Duluth. According to officials, on Wednesday at around 5:26 a.m., police responded to the area of Incline Station Bowling Center to…
Deer River Schools Logo DEER RIVER, Min. – 30 votes separated LuAnn Robinson and Richard Fieldsend in the special election for Deer River (ISD #317) School Board. LuAnn Robinson finished with 450 vote besting Richard Fieldsend’s 420 votes. There were 17 write-in votes. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
Deer River Schools Logo ITASCA COUNTY, Min. – Voters in the Deer River School District (ISD #317) rejected two tax increases. Question #1 failed with a 63% to 37% margin. Question #1 asked, “The school board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 3.945% times the net tax capacity of…
Hibbing Public Schools (ISD 701) Logo HIBBING, Min. – Voters in the Hibbing School District (ISD #701) in about a 2-to-1 margin said no to new spending for schools in two ballot measures. In question #1, voters said no with a 65% to 35% margin. Question #1 asked for a property tax increase, “The school board of Independent School District…
Amber Sadowski DULUTH, Min. – Incumbents won in all three of the Duluth School Board (ISD 709) races. The two at large seats saw incumbents both pass the one third votes totals in the four person race. Amber Sadowski led the pack with 38% of the vote, close behind and also being re-elected was Kelly Durick Eder with 33%. Harry…
Terese Tomanek (Incumbent) DULUTH, Min. – Terese Tomanek cruised to re-election for one of the Duluth City Council At-Large seats up for election. Tomanek got 34% of the vote in the four person race for two open seats. Jordon Johnson and former Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved battled for the second open seat. Johnson won with 27.8% of the vote…
DULUTH, Min. – The “Right to Repair” ballot initiative passed with more than two thirds of yes votes. The measure asked, “Shall the petition ordinance 25-015-0 amending Chapter 29A of the Duluth City Code be passed to give tenants the right to make repairs in residential rental property, and withhold up to half of a month’s rent or $500, whichever…
Diane Desotelle DULUTH, Min. – Diane Desotelle won the race for Duluth’s 2nd City Council District. She won with 80% of the vote compared to Chris Adatte’s 20%. The race was for the open seat after Mike Mayou resigned. Deborah DeLuca was appointed to fill Mayou’s term, but she said she would not run for the seat. Categories: Community, Minnesota,…
David Clanaugh DULUTH, Min. – The race for Duluth’s 4th City Council District was a close one. David A. Clanaugh challenged Tara Swenson. Clanaugh won 53% to 46%. The vote was 2031 to 1737. Swenson was elected to her first partial term in the seat following a special election to replace Renee Van Nett. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
Zohran Mamdani NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani must now navigate the unending demands of…
Aitkin Public Schools (ISD 1) Logo AITKIN COUNTY, Min. – In a close race voters in Aitkin County voters said no to school bonding bills. In Question #1 voters said no with a 1760 to 1549 vote. Question #1 was, “Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation…
Littlefork-Big Falls School District Logo KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Min. – In the Special Election for School Board Member Littlefork-Big Falls School District (ISD #362) the race came down to just four votes. Chelsey Melander garnered 134 votes compared to Delane Klemetse’s 130 votes. Categories: Community, Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn. — College students took to the polls to cast their ballots for the city and school board elections. Students have been gearing up for this election, attending UMD forums on campus. Each forum featured city council representatives and some at-large candidates to help students prepare to vote. The candidates spoke to students regarding things that affect them. “They…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police departments met on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus to conduct a training exercise. They warned students and community members ahead of time that there would be a large police presence on site, as they simulated a hostage situation at the school. The exercise involved multiple agencies across Northwestern Wisconsin and Minesota working together in a controlled…
