SUPERIOR, Wis. – The dangers of firefighting are very real, and that means dozens of hours of training every year. On Wednesday, Superior firefighters got an opportunity to get the best type of training possible by using an abandoned building. Superior fire officials said these opportunities don’t open up often, but when they do, they reschedule whatever they are doing…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government’s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep spending restrictions, a tactical victory for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he challenges President Joe Biden to negotiate and prevent a catastrophic federal default this summer. The bill passed by a razor-thin 217-215 margin. Biden has threatened to veto the Republican package, which…
DULUTH, MINN. — Four Local Breweries were recently named as winners in the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Award Program. Canal Park Brewing Company placed first in the American Wheat & Cream Ales category, with its ‘Clear Waters Cream Ale’. In the Dark Lagers category, Fitger’s Brewhouse’s, ‘Brewhouse Bock’ finished first. Fitger’s also won first in the Strong Ales category for…
HOUSTON, Texas — The Hermantown robotics team recently returned from their trip to Houston, Texas and the Robotics World’s Championship. During the competition they had several ups and downs including cables getting unplugged and parts failures as a result of collisions. At one point they even got some Northland love from fellow world’s competitors Denfeld who assisted them with a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Every year a service sorority at UMD puts on a fundraiser to raise money for causes they are passionate about. This year the cause was closer to home as Gamma Zeta Pi walked for two of their own member’s mother. Britt and Abby Davis’s mother was diagnosed with cancer just a few months ago. Tuesday around 40…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week is Get Downtown Week in Duluth, and many local businesses are offering special deals and discounts to invite people to check them out. Security Jewelers on West Superior Street is offering 20% off all items until Saturday, as well as a Mother’s Day special giveaway. The store offers a wide variety of products from watches,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) is holding a Law Day 5K on April 30 to raise funds for its mission; providing civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Nate Grizzle with LASNEM joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. It’s a family-friendly run/walk event open to…
BRULE, Wis.– A member of the Minnesota Woodworkers guild that makes automata interactive hand-carved wood sculptures and gears will be showing off her work at the upcoming Northern Woods Exhibition. Cecilia Schiller will display her crafts at the event and will also be present for a Q&A on Saturday for “Meet the Maker”. The exhibition is hosted by the Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year again, after a long winter it’s finally food trucks time, they are back on the street, serving up delicious menu items in the Northland. The Rambler Food Truck is back for their 11th season, holding their opening day at St. Luke’s hospital. The roaming truck has a wide variety of food…
DULUTH, Minn. — A two-stall detached garage deemed total loss after multiple crews respond to a structure fire the night of Tuesday, April 25 on the 6300 block of Pizarro Street in Duluth. At 10:53 pm, the Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a two-stall detached garage on fire. The first fire unit arrived on scene and…
DULUTH, Minn. – A brother and sister who lost their sister and nephew in a weekend apartment fire in Duluth are thanking the firefighters who tried to save their relatives and for the outpouring of community support with the unexpected funeral costs. Fatal fires are not common in Duluth, especially fires that take the life of more than one person….
DULUTH, Minn. — The historic Aerial Lift Bridge has been fitted with a new LED lighting system since 2020, but only half the bridge has been lit lately. Most recently, the bridge has been half dark on Monday and Tuesday that FOX 21 noticed from our tower camera during the 9 p.m. broadcast. A city spokesperson told FOX 21 Tuesday…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Edgewater Resort and Waterpark has begun its first phase of remodeling with a demolition. An official with ZMC Hotels told FOX 21 the two-story motel-style strip along the 2400 block of London Road is being demolished. It will become a parking lot with the possibility of future development down the road. The motel has been vacant…
DULUTH, Minn. –The DECC was the site of the 27th annual conference of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. There were 85 different breakout sessions covering issues children are facing. Three days of educational opportunities offered time to hear from, and talk with, others who work with children and discuss the issues they face. The Communications Director for the…
SUPERIOR, WISC. — After a six month investigation by the Superior Police Department into the overdose death of a 45 year old man, two women have now been arrested and charged. The Superior Police Department says the two women have been charged with being Party to a Crime and Reckless Homicide. Police say the two were responsible for the sale…
UPDATE (Tuesday, 4:20 p.m.) — There is new information regarding the suspicious device that was determined non-threatening at UMD on Monday. Campus police tell Fox21 that someone intentionally placed the object to cause alarm. The following statement is from the UMD Police Chief, Sean Huls: Yesterday, we released a SAFE-U alert after learning of a suspicious device at the research…
(FOX 9) – Recreational marijuana is a step closer to becoming legal under state law in Minnesota, with lawmakers passing the marijuana omnibus bill by a vote of 71-59. “We know Minnesota’s current cannabis laws are doing more harm than good,” said Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids), the bill’s sponsor. “Over the last three years, DFLers in the Legislature have worked and listened to build…
DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports Spay/Neuter is reopening in a new location with appointments starting May 1. The small privately owned clinic was forced out of their old location in January after being there for 13 years. It now has a new place on Grand Avenue in Duluth. The clinic made a soft announcement through social media last Thursday and…
DULUTH, Minn. — April 24th marks Workers’ Memorial Day this year. Duluth Labor Temple hosted their 30th annual memorial service on Monday morning. It’s a day to remember those who have lost their lives while at work. There was a ceremony outside the temple again this year. During that time, a tree is planted in honor of those who have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students of UMD’s Engineers Without Borders chapter turn to community members for support of their well and water distribution system project in Nyansakia, Kenya. Alison Olson-Enamorado, Cody Barrett, Yohanis Hundessa, and Allicia Petrich joined FOX21 on the morning show to talk about the project and its purpose, along with an upcoming fundraiser. The well and water distribution…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you to Two Harbors to visit the KTWH Studio to learn what ‘community radio’ means to the volunteers and artists involved. Categories: Business, Community, Knowing Your Neighbor, News, News – Latest News
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years. Biden, who would be 86 at the end of a second term, is betting his first-term legislative achievements and more than 50 years of experience in Washington…
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen Mansion is bringing back their highly requested guided tours, but this time new spots throughout the estate will be unlocked for the tours. Lock and Key tours will be starting on May 1 at the mansion, areas that are normally closed off such as the boathouse, carriage house and a balcony will be opened only for…
(AP) — After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. The New York Jets have agreed on a deal to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade….
LONDON (AP) — Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 78. Agent Jackie Gill said Goodman “passed away peacefully” on Saturday night. He had been diagnosed with bone cancer. A former professional…
Pictures are from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. — A Superior school bus was in an accident Monday morning. School officials said in a press release no students were on board and the bus driver is uninjured. The accident happened on East County Road B in the Town of Summit near Patzau just before 9 a.m….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The School District of Superior is investigating after a student brought a loaded gun to the Superior High School Monday morning. According to a press release from the school, another student had reported the gun to the school’s administration. The Superior Police Department along with school administrators immediately confiscated the weapon and removed the student from campus….
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News said Monday it has “agreed to part ways” with Tucker Carlson, its popular and controversial host, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network’s 2020 election reporting. The network said in a press release that the last program of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” aired Friday. “We thank him for his service to the network…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville police officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Breonna Taylor has a new job in law enforcement in a county northeast of the city. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday confirmed the hiring of Myles Cosgrove, who was fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in January 2021 for violating use-of-force procedures and failing…
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) — Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who said she mistook her gun for a Taser when she shot and killed Daunte Wright in 2021, was released from prison early Monday. The Minnesota Department of Corrections said Potter was released at about 4 a.m. “out of an abundance of caution” for Potter’s safety. The department confirmed Friday she would…
DULUTH, Minn. — At the height of a large shortage of workers in the aviation field… Lake Superior College held an open house Friday, showing off the best things about their aviation programs, in hopes of reeling in some new recruits. LSC has both aviation maintenance technology and professional pilot programs in a time of desperate need for people in…
DULUTH, Minn. — We’re getting a new look at just how intense the flames were for firefighters and residents of an apartment building early Saturday morning in Duluth that killed two people and injured two firefighters. The fire victims were a mother and son who lived together, and that son, according to family, actually helped save lives in a 2020…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — After 25 years in its Superior location, Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill is closing later this year to make way for a new eatery that owners hope will be just a popular, or more popular for the locals for years to come. Grizzly’s co-owner Rick Lampton told FOX 21 the 1969 building is starting to fail structurally. He said…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate has announced her run for the Duluth City Council. Therese Wisocki told FOX 21 on Sunday that she’s a retired telecommunications professional who has never run for political office before. Wisocki said she’s hoping to focus on improving public safety downtown and bringing new development there. Rising property taxes and low wages are also on…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Police Department held an recruitment open house on Sunday for anyone with an interest in law enforcement to go behind the scenes. Those who took part had a guided tour of the Public Safety building in Duluth and had the chance to learn more about other opportunities that the Duluth Police Department has to offer. “This…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– One in 36 kids is affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Over the years autism has had a bad reputation from being a highly misunderstanding neurological condition that affects millions world-wide. “So autism is a spectrum. Our main goal is to raise awareness and acceptance for kids no matter where they fall on that spectrum,” said co-organizer of Autism…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.–Bloody Mary’s have been becoming quite popular in the Northland with another Sunday brunch dedicated to the tomato-y drink. Polished Pineapple Events held a Bloody Mary festival at the AAD Shrine. Bloody Mary makers from around the Midwest and one from Florida gathered for a casual day sampling all the different mixes. “The interesting thing about this event is…
CASS LAKE., Minn. – Three people were arrested Sunday morning after a drive-by shooting injured one person and hit two residences. The shooting was reported around 6 a.m. Sunday in the area of 164th Street NW in Pike Bay Township in rural Cass Lake. When authorities arrived, they learned an adult male victim had been taken to Cass Lake Indian…
DULUTH, MINN. — The 34th Annual Fitger’s 5K was held this morning. Literally, hundreds of people took part in the event. In the Men’s division, Scott Behliing won for the fifth time in the last eight years. He finished the 5K in 15:56 – 20 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor. In the women’s division, a first-time winner of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A fire at an apartment building in the Hillside neighborhood at 631 E 3rd Street Saturday morning left two people dead and two firefighters injured. When firefighters arrived on the scene at about 6:30 a.m., they saw smoke coming from the building and began work to fight the fire and rescue people inside. The name of the…
HOUSTON, TEXAS –The Denfeld Robotics team continues to enjoy its time in Houston at the World Robotic Championships. The team competed both yesterday and today. However, they won’t know if they compete on Saturday until Saturday. The whole team and the driving team gathered outside the convention center for a group photo. We heard from Sarah Shaffer a junior who…
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn. — The Gary-New Duluth Rec Center is hosting a rummage sale in West Duluth Friday and Saturday. The rummage sale is open and affordable to everyone. Prices are not marked on the items. Instead, people can pay whatever they are comfortable with. Thanks to the generosity of the surrounding community the Rec Center has received many donations…
DULUTH, Minn. — WLSSD hosted its Courtland Street Block Party today in honor of Earth Week. Friday was all about focusing on how the community can help protect public health and the environment. The Product Re-Use Center was open for people to drop off toxic household items along with old medications that need to be properly disposed of. The Center…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A fun event took place at the Cloquet High School bringing students of all abilities together by playing games. Special Olympics Minnesota hosted the Unified Indigenous Games combining students with and without disabilities to play, learn, and grow together. The traditional indigenous games come from all over the world and have always been adaptable and accessible to…
ANTIGO, Wisconsin (FOX 9) – Atmospheric conditions at high altitudes are causing ice to build up on migrating loons’ bodies, causing them to land in dangerous situations, according to the Raptor Education Group. The Raptor Education Group, located in Antigo, Wisconsin, near Wausau, says they’ve received several calls this week of people finding loons stranded on the ground. A photo the group shared on Facebook shows a…
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you. April 22, 9am: Earth Day Playdate at the Playscape, Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. April 22, 10am-3pm: Earth Day Clean Up & Plant Sale, meet at Rapids Brewing. April 22, 3-4:30pm: From Frui to Flying- Mushrooms in the Kitchen…
COOK COUNTY, Minn — With the spring melt underway, the freshly melting snow is rapidly working its way into rivers and streams all across the Northland. With active creeks and roaring rivers also comes raging waterfalls. While there are dozens of waterfalls easily accessible up the North Shore on Hwy 61, it is worth driving all the way to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two local musicians, Austin Castle and Cole Mikel, joined FOX21 on the morning newscast (Friday, April 21) to talk about an upcoming album release and play some tunes live in-studio. Castle was on the morning show back in November 2022 to talk about his album, “Northwoods.” This time around, Castle enlisted the help of his friend and…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A woman and a child are dead after a car crash that happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Vermillion Lake Township. The Minnesota State Patrol says 35-year-old April Pecchia from Eveleth was driving northbound on Highway 169 and Tarkman Road when she lost control and went into the southbound lane hitting a truck. Pecchia was…
IRONWOOD, MI. — In this week’s Connecting Principles segment, we caught up with Principal Melissa Nigh of Ironwood Area Schools to talk about what’s booming right now in the district. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Connecting Principles, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
