Image from Body Camera video of Ian Cuyper confrontation (February 28, 2024) SUPERIOR, Wis. – A federal judge has ruled when a Superior Police officer tased a DoorDash driver about two years ago it was a violation of the driver’s constitutional rights. The incident happened during a traffic stop on the evening of February 28, 2024. Superior Police Officer Taylor…
DULUTH, Minn.– Two Duluthians made history Tuesday morning, by becoming the first USA duo to take home a medal in mixed doubles curling. And in their hometown of Duluth, hundreds gathered at the Duluth Curling Club to see it happen. “We knew it was just going to be explosive in here,” said Nicole Caldwell, Events Manager at the Duluth Curling…
DULUTH, Minn. — With caucuses around Duluth now complete, all eyes are turning towards the next steps in political campaigns across the state, but in an era of diverse and divisive politics, how much does an organization’s endorsement really mean? “The Republicans tend to stick to them a little more than the Democrats,” said Dr. Cindy Rugeley, an associate professor…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 400 block of Piedmont Avenue. When officers arrived, they located one male deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to a news release. “This remains an active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time. We encourage the public to stay away from the…
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych starts a men’s skeleton training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is allowed to wear a black armband at the Milan Cortina Olympics but the IOC says he cannot wear a helmet painted to honor Ukrainian athletes killed in…
Kyle Wagner Arrest MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday after federal prosecutors said he made online threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and against a person who supported ICE during the federal crackdown in Minnesota. Kyle Wagner, 37, is charged in a criminal complaint with violating cyberstalking and interstate communications laws for allegedly using his Instagram account…
DULUTH, Minn. — Representative Natalie Zeleznikar visited Duluth to meet with local health care providers about challenges they are faces. The series of listening sessions were held at Ecumen Lakeshore. Representative Zeleznikar met with representatives from disability providers to home care, to assisted living and nursing home care. They discussed the complexities of meeting the needs of their clients, finding…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tourism professionals became the tourists today at the DECC. Visit Duluth got to host the 2026 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference. The conference is a learning and networking opportunity for tourism groups. It’s been about a decade since the last time Duluth got to host this conference. It brought about 600 visitors to the area. The Executive Director…
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in “days, not weeks and months,” based…
Matt Fraser DULUTH, Minn. — Matt Fraser, the man billed as “America’s Top Psychic Medium”, will be performing at The DECC Symphony Hall on Friday, March 13, 2026. Fraser is a New York Times best-selling author and star of the past show on E! Entertainment, Meet the Frasers. Fraser says he grew up with a psychic mother and grandmother, but…
Sweden’s Rasmus Wranaa and Isabella Wranaa celebrate after winning the gold medal mixed doubles curling match against USA, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — At one end of the ice was the brother, pumping his fists. At the other was the sister, jumping up and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Marshall H. & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund is now seeking applicants for their Transfer Pathway Scholarship. The scholarship awards $12,000 to current college sophomores completing an associate’s degree and transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree in an approved math, science, or medical field. “The Transfer Pathway Scholarship is for students who chose the two-year school route…
(FBI) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie more than a week ago released the first surveillance images Tuesday, showing a masked person on her porch the night she went missing. Authorities searching for the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie have not identified any suspects of persons of interest. FBI Director Kash Patel posted the images on…
Courtesy: Associated Press (file) WASHINGTON (AP) — The heads of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda are testifying in Congress Tuesday and faced questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities. Trump’s immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinized in recent weeks, after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two protesters at the hands of Homeland Security officers….
DULUTH, Minn. — Harry Welty has lived in Duluth for over 50 years, spending time on the school board, but he’s better known for his snow sculptures outside his house. Welty’s work can be seen, driving up 21st Ave. He’s been making snow sculptures for 38 years. Welty said that his mother was an artist and wanted him to be…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council discussed two ICE-related resolutions. One resolution sought to clarify the communication and enforcement relationship between Duluth and the federal government regarding civil immigration laws. Another, urging Governor Tim Walz to issue an emergency order creating temporary statewide housing protections for families affected by the metro surge. “This is an opportunity to us for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Slice by slice, people across the U.S. are celebrating National Pizza Day. From thin crust to deep dish, the day is widely recognized, and the Northland is full of authentic pizza businesses like Vitta Pizza in Duluth. The wood-fired pizza place started in Canal Park in 2011 and most recently expanded to a second location on Central…
Body cam video still of Ian Cuyper being tased SUPERIOR, Wis. – A federal judge ruled Superior Police Officer Taylor Gaard violated the Fourth Amendment Rights of Ian Cuypers when she deploying her taser on Cuypers’ lower back and legs. The ruling was made in what is called a “summary judgment”. The incident happened during a traffic stop on the…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– After more than 120 years, Virginia first responders finally have a new place to call home, and it’s filled with upgrades that were long overdue. “It’s just extremely surreal moving into a brand new, modern fire station. I honestly, when I started here, I didn’t know if that would happen in my career,” said Jonassen. Deputy Fire Chief…
DULUTH, Minn. — Youth in Action, a St. Louis County program, held its annual ‘Make a Difference’ conference at the DECC on Monday. The conference features student-led workshops on various topics, including mental health, empathy and leadership. Youth in Action brings students together from 17 schools in St. Louis County, with a goal of making a difference in schools and…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College held a Nursing & Healthcare Expo on Monday. The expo is a part of a ‘Campus Visit Days’ series, which aims to get students and community members involved at the college. The expo allowed current students and visitors to talk with health care professionals about career opportunities. Students could also…
Minnesota Republican Party Logo DULUTH, Min. – Jeff Johnson, who is running for Governor of Minnesota, has suspended his campaign for governor. The Minnesota Republican Party released a statement saying they are, “heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr. Jeff Johnson’s daughter, who was killed in a violent crime Saturday night in St. Cloud.” FOX 9 is reporting Dr. Johnson’s…
Wisconsin Retro & Black Out License Plates SUPERIOR, Wis. – In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued more than 10,000 of new plate options – Blackout and Retro license plates. The clean design of the Blackout plate has a black background with white lettering and edge. The Retro yellow or butter license plate…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Minn. – Community Action Duluth(CAD) has laid out its plan to move forward after the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) identified 15 “deficiencies.” These were laid out in a late November letter to CAD. They were mandated to turn in a planned document of the state by the end of January. FOX…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power sold lands surrounding many of its hydroelectric reservoirs, resulting in a one-time bill credit for customers. Through 2025, those land sales totaled $72 million, which is expected to be about $109 for the average residential customer. The credit will appear on bills later this year. Minnesota Power also announced its CARE program expansion, which provides…
United States’ Korey Dropkin, left, and United States’ Cory Thiesse react following the semi-finals round of the mixed doubles curling match against Italy, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse guaranteed the U.S. its first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dr. Scott Jensen announced Monday that he is withdrawing from the Minnesota Governor’s race and will instead run for the office of State Auditor. Jensen, a former state senator, was the republicans 2022 gubernatorial candidate “Our state’s problems can’t be fixed by simply replacing a leader. Our biggest problem right now is broken trust in…
Michael Todd Hart HIBBING, Minn. — We’re learning more about how the man accidentally released from Itasca County Jail on January 21 was re-arrested. Michael Todd Hart is now back in jail. The Minnesota State Patrol tells FOX 21 on February 6 at 1:37 a.m., a state trooper observed what they called “suspicious activity” near 13th Avenue E and E…
A document that was included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, photographed Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, shows a U.S. passport renewal in 2012 and a federal booking system form from 2020 for Ghislaine Maxwell. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick) WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers tried Monday to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of…
(CNN) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie returned to her Arizona neighborhood several times over the weekend, ahead of a Monday evening deadline set by her purported abductors who sent ransom notes demanding money for her return. The investigation into what happened to the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie entered a second week with still no…
Aron Lee Melton AITKIN, Minn. – Charging documents accuse Aron Lee Melton and Kristi Ann Fox of orchestrating a scheme to pass off counterfeit gold, silver and platinum bars as the real thing. Investigators say Melton and Fox marketed precious metals on Facebook Marketplace under the name “Collect Cadillac.” Investigators say the alleged victim lost approximately $40,779. They said the…
POPLAR, Wis.– A non-profit dedicated to helping out first responders recover mentally from traumatic experiences is hosting a spaghetti feed, to expand their efforts, across Douglas County. Vacationland Peer Support got its start, two years ago when the founder, Randy Martin, found comfort in helping others, after his time as a fire chief. Since then, he has dedicated himself, to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– Following the terrible explosion at ‘Green acres’ in Hermantown last Saturday night, one of the residents there is going back for the first time, and re-lived what she said, no one should ever go through. “I guess I just, in my whole life, never expected anything like this to happen. But I’m lucky, I’ve had many many…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and local educators, held a press conference on Friday, addressing ICE’s impact on school districts. Klobuchar’s visit comes days after the Duluth Public School District, joined the Fridley Public School District, and Education Minnesota in a lawsuit, to keep ICE agents off school grounds. The Duluth School District has reported decreased attendance, due…
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. — The Aitkin County Sheriff’s office is investigating a possible gold and silver sales scam. Two individuals were arrested in connection to the investigation for “theft by swindle”. The individuals allegedly traded materials presented as gold or silver bars. The sheriff’s office warns the public to use caution when buying, selling, or trading gold or silver bars….
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has opened voting for its 2026 Name a Snowplow contest. The contest received 6,750 submissions and was narrowed down to 30 finalists. You can only vote once and select up to eight names you want to win List of finalists: 867-530 Brine AI: Arctic Intelligence Below Zero Hero Bob Chillin’ Don’t…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been deleted. The Republican president’s Thursday night post was deleted Friday and blamed on a staffer after widespread backlash, from civil rights leaders to…
Michael Todd Hart DULUTH, Minn. – Jail records show Michael Todd Hart is back in custody after being accidentally released. On January 21, Hart was released from the Itasca County Jail. Hart was the subject of a large manhunt when he walked away from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) approximately four months prior. St. Louis County and Itasca County…
DULUTH, Minn.– For a little over a week, Positively 3rd street bakery dedicated 100 percent of proceeds to helping out Minnesota Mutual Aid, to help families and refugees affected by the ICE occupation. Bakery staff says, they were blown away at the community support, following the decision to fundraise. They anticipated a goal of 5-7 thousand dollars but raised over…
FILE – U .S. Olympic ice hockey forwards Roger Christian, left, and Bill Christian pose Jan. 6, 1960, at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Rooney, File) The pursuit of a gold medal that has eluded the U.S. men’s hockey team since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 appears to be on sound footing. The return of the NHL players after…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Lake Superior’s longest-running magazines is beginning a new chapter with a new publisher. Duluth publisher Linda Nervick is the new owner and publisher of Lake Superior Magazine. “I’ve been in publishing for 30 years, and I’ve worked with Lake Superior magazine twice in the 90s and in the teens, and I’m really excited to be…
DULUTH, Minn.– A place that was once inhabitable for wildlife and recreation is now hosting a day of fun, safety, and learning. It will take place February 7th at Munger Landing, from 12-2 PM, will be a day dedicated to ice safety. The DNR alongside the St Louis River Alliance will educate attendees on surveying ice thickness, as well as rescuing…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– A special premiere at the NorthStar Ford Arena is coming up to highlight a locally produced film. This Saturday, all are welcome to pack the new NorthStar Ford Arena in Hermantown for the first public showing of the movie. “The Hockey Mom’s Revenge” was shot in the longtime original hockey arena next door. It’s a story about a…
(L to R) NFL Player Damar Hamlin, Profession Soccer player Savy King & American Heart Association. CEO Nancy Brown DULUTH, Minn. – February is American Heart Month and Friday February 6, 2026 is “National Wear Red Day”. FOX 21 got a chance to talk to Damar Hamlin, the NFL player that collapsed on the football field. We also talked to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain celebrated the opening of its new Highline Chair lift on Thursday. The lift was a 4.4-million-dollar project, which was a smaller part of the larger $26 million dollar Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. “We are so fortunate to have owners who are willing to make these kinds of investments, and we know we have to perform,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The topic of equity and inclusion took center stage Thursday in Duluth for business leaders, educators, and people in the community. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Superior College put on the summit. Experts talked about how noticing, listening, and engaging can create more value and inclusive workplaces and communities. Several speakers and panels went…
HIBBING, Minn. — An Iron Range woman has been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting her ex-boyfriend. Shelly Jean Goerdt Shelly Jean Goerdt, 41, has been sentenced to 36 months or 3 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping. Officials say that on February 16, 2024, Goerdt lured her ex-boyfriend into a home in Hibbing. Goerdt and her sister,…
Dylan Wallace (Credit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) SUPERIOR, Wis. — The suspect in a Dec. 7 officer-involved shooting has been found fit to stand trial. In a competency hearing on Thursday, court documents say that the judge declared Dylan Charles Edward Wallace to be presently competent. This means his trial will move forward. Wallace is being accused of shooting a…
Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu gets past Milwaukee Bucks’ Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls, adding a proven scorer to bolster their depth for the stretch run in the stacked Western Conference playoffs race, a…
(CNN) TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but wants proof that Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was taken from her home in Arizona against her will, is still alive. Guthrie said in a heart-wrenching video…
