SUPERIOR, Wis.– With a federal ban on hemp-derived products taking effect in November across the country, a CBD and hemp business owner in Superior is feeling some sense of relief with new legislation in the works from Wisconsin lawmakers. Craig Sutherland with “Sutherland CBD” said, there are two competing republican-led bills that determines the future of hemp, including products such…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lyric Opera of the North is bringing back its family-friendly favorite Amahl and the Night Visitors later this month. Joining FOX 21 on the morning newscast to talk about the upcoming performances were cast members Vicki Fingalson, who plays Amahl’s mother, and Ryan Wolfe, who portrays King Balthazar. The opera runs January 23–25 at The Depot Theatre in downtown Duluth….
DULUTH, Minn. — Looking for something to do this weekend? Jessica Worden, owner and operator of DoDuluth, an online events calendar, joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast to highlight what’s happening around the Twin Ports. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
John James Carter UPDATE: Court documents allege John James Carter, 47, of Duluth stole a change machine from the Bentleyville gift shop. The statement of probable cause says on December 26, 2026 at about 2:30am a man and woman were seen around the Bentleyville gift shop. The male entered the gift shop structure “by cutting a hole in the side…
Law enforcement officers stand amid tear gas at the scene of a reported shooting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act allowing him to deploy troops as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement persist in Minneapolis. Trump made the threat after a federal officer…
Jan. 14, 2026 — Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting scene MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, federal officials said. The shooting took place about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) north of where an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good…
TOWN OF SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Town of Superior Fire Department held a “Push-In Ceremony” to officially place Tender 1, their new tanker truck, into service. The Fire Chief began the ceremony with a speech regarding the importance of the truck, which cost approximately $520,000, and took three years to plan, order, and build. The ceremony included filling the tanker…
CLOQUET, Minn. — We The People: Cloquet Area Indivisible held a public rally on Jan. 14, in support of local and state-wide childcare providers as the Department of Health and Human Services continues its freeze on Minnesota’s childcare funds. During the gathering on the corner of Big Lake Rd and Highway 33 S in Cloquet, attendees said the business of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Memorial Blood Centers has issued a “blood emergency” because their network of donation sites only has a two-day supply, compared to the usual seven-day supply. Kathyrn Hamm, with Memorial Blood Centers in Duluth, said the recent holidays and busy flu season have contributed to the lack of donations. “So, the seven days on the shelf, that reserve is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports native Sydney Hansen has signed a record deal in Nashville, and is now gearing up for a new release and tour. The singer-songwriter grew up in the area and moved to Nashville around 5 years ago. Sydney Hansen signs with GET JOE Records It was there that she said she really started to focus on music….
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A cabin on Lake Vermilion was deemed a total loss after a fire. According to officials, around 1:20 p.m on Wednesday, they were dispatched to a cabin fire after a snowmobiler saw smoke on Mead Island. Upon arrival, officials learned the caretaker started the furnace for the property owner, who was going to arrive later. The…
Adam Thielen Retirement Post DULUTH, Min. – In a story on Instagram, former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement. The post with word “retires” behind picture of Thielen said in part, “what a ride it has been! 13 years what a blessing!” The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen in early December, allowing the 13-year veteran…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Wednesday, Super One Foods presented The Salvation Army with two check donations. During the Christmas season Miners Inc. conducted its annual register campaign across Super One’s 45 locations. Shoppers could donate by rounding up during checkout, this season raising over $112,000. Through Miner’s Match, an additional check of $50,000 was presented to The Salvation Army. “The Miner’s match…
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public…
A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th FW takes off at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that NATO…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community yoga is held every Wednesday at 190º Coffee and Tea in partnership with Roam Yoga. Roam Yoga co-owners Kate Horvath and Miriam Hanson Rogotzke joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show to talk about the free Wednesday classes, upcoming retreats, and the benefits of yoga. Classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and feature…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families can explore the Great Lakes Aquarium at a discounted rate this winter through its weekly Wonder Wednesday program. Elleyna Igo, Early Childhood Coordinator at the Great Lakes Aquarium, joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show Wednesday to share more about the program and what families can expect. Wonder Wednesday runs every Wednesday from November 5,…
DULUTH, Minn.– With Minnesota experiencing a seemingly normal winter season this year, it’s been a busy stretch of time for the members aboard the SPAR. “We started to hear what how much trouble boats were having coming in and out of Duluth and the Great Lakes district, our Coast Guard headquarters had us turn around and get right back up…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 30th year of the NorthShore Inline Marathon will bring about the largest edition of the race yet, as the annual Twin Ports event has been added to the 2026 World Inline Cup (WIC) schedule. The promotion means more prize money, status as a “PremiumClass” event on the circuit, and recognition as the only scheduled stop for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland celebrated young local leaders with their annual “Youth of the Year” awards. During the event, various judges interviewed the award nominees and heard every kid’s story, with the judges then selecting one “Youth of the Year” winner. The winner would go on to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD finished its $25 million overhaul of the college’s main production kitchen. The kitchen was originally built in 1971 to serve 800 students, but today, it serves 9,000, and that meant it was more than time for a major upgrade. After years of planning and nearly two years of construction, a new, state-of-the-art kitchen is now cooking…
DULUTH, Minn. — Native Duluthian Shawn Sevela (R) announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 8B. Shawn Savela is a lifelong Duluth resident. He says he’s seeking the seat to address fraud, reduce over-taxation and regulation, and restore confidence in Minnesota’s public institutions. Savela says he would create a state oversight office called Minnesota Doge to audit government programs and…
Oglala Sioux Tribe Flag (AP) – The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members who were arrested in Minneapolis on Friday have been transferred…
Governor Tony Evers MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is questioning whether a proposal from his own lieutenant governor to ban federal immigration enforcement actions around courthouses, schools, day cares and other locations can, or should, be done. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for governor this year after Evers decided against seeking a third term. She is…
(AP) – As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement nationwide, a wave of high-profile arrests — many unfolding at private homes and businesses and captured on video — has pushed one legal question into the center of the national debate: When can federal immigration agents lawfully enter private property to make an arrest? That question has taken on new urgency in cities like…
John Deon Herring DULUTH. Min. – Branden Russell King has been arrested accused of shooting and killing Chazz Toney on October 10, 2025. The indictment filed in St. Louis County court explained the alleged facts of the investigation. It does not explain a motive. That indictment does not mention John Herring, but Toney’s name is mention with Herring in other…
A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S….
Axsel Davian Ibarraa EVELETH, Min. – Eveleth Police say Axsel Davian Ibarra, 22, Eveleth sexually assault two teens. The probable cause statement says Ibarra invited two teens to his apartment. The three were watching a movie and listening to music, plus playing a card game. Police department says Ibarra was giving the teens alcohol. Ibarra is then accused of becoming…
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. ST PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says at least six prosecutors, including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, have resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. Governor Walz…
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A house fire in Gogebic County left one person dead. According to officials at 5:26 a.m. Tuesday, the crew responded to reports of a house fire in Wakefield Township. Upon arrival, they found one person outside who said someone else was still in the home. Officials say attempts were then made to rescue the other person,…
Bill and Hillary Clinton(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein even as Republican lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them. The Clintons, in a letter released on social media, slammed the House Oversight probe as “legally invalid”…
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Steelers on Tuesday after yet…
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday it will end temporary protected status for immigrants from Somalia, the latest move in the president’s mass deportation agenda. The move affects hundreds of…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, left, runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison…
DULUTH, Minn. — A teen is seriously injured after he was hit by a bus in Linclon park According to Duluth police, at around 10 a.m., they responded to a report of a 15-year-old boy who had been hit by a DTA Stride bus. The teen sustained significant injuries from the hit and, according to officials, was transported to a…
Sheriff Pat Eliasen COOK COUNTY, Minn. — Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen announced his retirement on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Eliasen said he made the decision not to seek another term as Cook County Sheriff and to retire from public service. “Law enforcement has been more than a career for me; it has been a calling rooted in…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, even as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown. The number of dead, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, dwarfs that…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A well-known former Superior city councilor and council president is running for mayor in 2027. Dan Olson signed the paperwork Monday to declare his candidacy for mayor. Olson was on the city council from 2008 to 2020. Superior mayoral candidate Dan Olson He’s also a longtime labor leader and currently holds the title of International Representative for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department officially has its new Armored Rescue Vehicle in service for high-risk situations. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, the purchase has been decades in the making. “That’s my biggest fear, is that we have to put people in harm’s way for an extended period of time without having proper equipment there to deal…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Family Freedom Center partnered with the Minnesota Monsters to put on a free youth football clinic on Monday. The Family Freedom Center is a non-profit organization that serves the youth and families in the community through various programs, including the football clinic. The event aimed to bring the community together while providing the youth with the…
Duluth, Minn. — The topic of ICE started tonight’s city council meeting in Duluth with police chief Mike Ceynowa taking to the podium. Chief Ceynowa addressed concerns by some in the community that the duluth police department is working with ICE. The chief says the police department does work with Homeland Security Investigations as a partner on the Lake Superior…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – FOX21 has obtained an initial draft of the Quality Improvement Plan given to Community Action Duluth (CAD) by the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF). The plan is a roadmap the state believes CAD needs to use to improve operations. The document lists 15 “identified deficiencies” within Community Action Duluth. These…
Branden Russell King DULUTH, Min. – An apparently mistake in identity lead to a man being shot in Duluth, that is according to court documents. An indictment claims a person was shot accidently on October 9, 2025 when then intent was to kill Chazz Toney. Toney was then killed the next day, October 10, 2025. The statement of probable cause…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild announced on Monday that he will be running for re-election. Hauschild’s announcement comes during his 3rd year of his current term, representing Minnesota’s 3rd District. During his announcement, Hauschild, a DFL-er, reflected on his contributions to northeastern Minnesota, from tax relief to supporting trades and union workers. Hauschild says his goals remain…
Morgan Sylvester Johnson NORTHOME, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation says a caregiver at a Lutheran Social Services facility in Northhome sexual assaulted a vulnerable adult. The report from DHS says the caregiver helped the vulnerable adult get into bed. The caregiver then got into that bed with the vulnerable adult and began to kiss them. …
Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration…
FILE – Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, file) WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him for his warnings about…
(Northshore Inline Marathon) DULUTH, Minn. — The NorthShore Inline Marathon has earned a spot in the 2026 World Inline Cup(WIC) schedule. 2026 World Inline Cup Schedule The race, scheduled for September 17, 2026, will now be a part of the WIC provisional 2026 race calendar. Other locations on the calendar include Switzerland, France, Germany, and Portugal. Officials say the race is…
DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this morning at Denfeld High School, a large crowd of students gathered to make their voices heard as they peacefully protested against ICE. The walk out gathering was filled with chants, and signs to express their feelings surrounding ice escalations in the state. Duluth Public School officials told FOX 21, the kids were practicing their first…
Bessemer Schools Logo BESSEMER, Mich. — A bomb threat closed schools in Bessemer on Monday. According to School officials, on Sunday at around 7:05 p.m., the high school principal received a voicemail about bombs being placed at the school. SEE PREVIOUS:Bessemer Schools closed Monday due to threat Law enforcement was notified and responded to the school grounds. No other specifics…
