BRIMSON, Minn. — Over the weekend, firefighters battling the Jenkins Creek Fire were able to grow containment lines. The fire is now 78% contained. Brimson Complex Fire Lines as of May 26, 2025 The Eastern Area Incident Management Team saying fire activity is minimal on the Jenkins Creek Fire. Fire crews are continuing to patrol and monitor the area while…
DULUTH, Minn. — This week the Duluth City Council will be discussing a new proposal mandating landlords give renters more information about renters rights and resources when signing leases. The proposal says landlords must provide tenants a summary of tenants rights protected by Minnesota Laws, plus contact information for the City of Duluth’s Life Safety Division and One Roof Community…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — Iron Range Miner’s are one step closer to getting approved for up to a year of Unemployment Insurance. Cleveland-Cliffs, the leading steel producer in North America, announced in March that they are temporarily idling more than 600 steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and Minorca Mine. Minnesota’s UI benefits are good for up to 6 months and are able…
DULUTH, Minn. –At Stella Maris Academy, high school students took their younger peers back in time to the Renaissance era. The schools first ever Renaissance festival featured historical activities to engage younger students. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Great Lakes Aquarium now has their rescue animals from SeaQuest on display. After weeks in quarantined, a rescue electric eel and some rainbow trout are enjoy their new home in Duluth. This comes after the SeaQuest in Roseville, Minn., closed down earlier this year. Their new electric eel, named Faraday, is now happily swimming for the public…
DULUTH, Minn. — Great Lakes Aquarium is taking the public back in time with a new exhibit. The exhibit, “Lava to Lakes,” looks to explore Minnesota’s origin story when this land was covered by giant, ancient seas. The moon jellyfish touch pools makes a return with Lava to Lakes. Plus the exhibit features some of Minnesota’s most pre-historic creatures to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A section of Skyline Parkway has been turned into a one-way road, over by Enger Tower. The city made the change to address safety concerns, which is east of Twin Ponds. Pedestrians and cyclists now have their own lane to separate them from traffic. At the intersection of Hank Jensen Drive, the road becomes a three-way stop…
DULUTH, Minn. — The ALEIA Project will be hosting the 3rd annual Northland 5k for Food Allergy Saturday, May 24, along the Duluth Lakewalk. ALEIA Project is a non-profit organization started by three moms who have kids with food allergies. The 5k is the organizations one big fundraiser for the year, it funds their work in the community all year…
DULUTH, Minn. — A small hidden park in Duluth’s Downtown is receiving a fresh coat of paint. The concrete structure at Gateway Park is being repainted in a blue gradient. This week volunteers from the National Bank of Commerce started to repaint the structure. Members from Duluth’s Park and Rec team will be finishing the project next week. The design…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — Duluth Police Dash Cam video caught the moments before a two-vehicle crash on Jean Duluth Road. Duluth Police released a video on their social media Friday morning. The driver of a 2014 Subaru Outback crosses over into oncoming traffic towards a Duluth Police officer. The officer pulled over while the driver of the Subaru stuck a…
ASHLAND, Wis.–A lot of emotions are being felt at the Northland College, because tomorrow will be their final commencement after being open for 133 years. “It’s honestly been kind of a rollercoaster. Because before my freshman year last year, and then obviously we didn’t, and then we found out in February this year again, that we would officially be closing….
Klobuchar meeting with Prime Minister Carney and Senate delegation, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, and Peter Welch. Photo: The Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, Lars Hagberg. OTTAWA, Can. — Minnesota Senator (D) Amy Klobuchar and other U.S. Senators from both Democrat and Republic parties met with Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A Grand Rapids man is accused of animal torture and improper burial in Itasca County. 42-year-old Jacob Landeslag is facing 20 charges. According to the criminal complaint, 92 of his 140 goats dies while on a property in Bovey. Officers found three piles of dead goats on the property. The surviving goats were dehydrated and malnourished,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local Scouts gathered at a local cemetery today to honor local veterans. The Scouts were at Park Hill Cemetery placing flags at the graves of fallen veterans. This long standing tradition is meant to instill a sense of respect for those who have served the country, including service members dating back to the civil war. We spoke…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two local businesses and the City of Duluth teamed up to plant trees near Lester Creek today. Over 1,000 native white and red pine saplings were planted by volunteers in an effort to restore forested areas. This will decrease erosion and carbon emission all while increasing biodiversity in the local area making it enjoyable for all. We…
FOND DU LAC, Minn.– ‘ANANG Native Cannabis Company’ held their official grand opening today, after a soft launch earlier this week. The dispensary sits on the border of Cloquet and the Reservation on Big Lake Road. With their slogan being ‘Products with Purpose, From Soil to Soul’. The company is excited to bring in a new economic option to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northern Lights Express has stalled at its next approval station. This comes after some Minnesotan Lawmakers tried to gut the funding the state has already received. In 2023, the NLX was approved of $194.5 million from the state’s legislators. The amount was Minnesota’s 20% share of the project and was waiting on the federal government for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animals Allies received some much needed relief from Miner’s Super One Foods. Earlier on Thursday, they were presented with a check of more than $25,000 as part of their pet month campaign. Between the end of April and the beginning of May, shoppers at local Super Ones rounded up their totals at cash registers to support local…
BOUNDARY WATERS, Minn. – The House River Fire is burning about 10-acres in the Boundary Waters. Lightning strike on tree near the Horse River Fire It is burning just north of Basswood Lake and east of Horse Lake. The fire is in Lake County, close to the county line with St. Louis County. The fire is 0% contained. The US…
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSON, Minn. – The Jenkins Creek Fire is now 47% contained. Brimson Complex Fire Lines as of May 23, 2025 The containment lines released by the Eastern Area Incident Management Team now show most of the Northwest side and Southeast side of the fire contained. The containment line is now next to Skibo. Crews had been working for…
NORTHLAND – As wildfires tear through the Northland, destroying homes and displacing families, one unlikely survivor—a chicken named Reba—is offering a spark of hope amid the ashes. On the Fox 21 morning newscast Friday, May 23, Mikala Schliep, Reba’s owner, shared the incredible tale of how this resilient bird survived when the rest of her flock tragically did not. Categories:…
HIBBING, Minn. — A Veteran Resource fair in Hibbing aimed to get Vets together and help them explore their options for support. Over 35 vendors were there, from mental and physical health, veterans’ organizations and offices, and other services. There were also people to help veterans through the process of filing, submitting and following up on paperwork for benefits. By…
HIBBING, Minn. — At the Veterans Fair, U.S. Steel presented a 65-thousand-dollar donation towards the ‘Honor and Restore’ project. The project aims to make renovations and repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing. Flagpoles around the cemetery are old and worn down. Some poles are so worn that they can’t be raised and lowered easily for maintenance. The Hibbing-Chisolm Beyond…
3:18p.m. UPDATE: The suspect is currently lodged at St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of 2nd degree assault, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, and fleeting a police officer. Fox21 does not normally name suspects until they are formally charged in court. Original Article: DULUTH, Minn. — A victim is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed…
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSON, Minn. – The Camp House Fire is quickly getting close to full containment. Containment Lines for Brimson Complex Fires (5/22/25) As of Thursday Morning (5/22/2025) the fire was reported to at 90% containment. The fire has burned 12,071 acres between Brimson and Bassett. There are still 363 people fighting the blaze. The cause of the fire is…
DULUTH, Minn. — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and staying active can play a powerful role in supporting a healthy mind. On Tuesday morning’s newscast, Rosa Gargiulo, a trainer at Planet Fitness, joined Fox 21 live to share more insight. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — A local charitable organization is changing its name to reflect just how expansive their reach is. Formerly known as the “Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation,” the name change to “Boreal Waters Community Foundation” comes as they continue to increase the number of communities they serve. “We want to try and encapsulate everything we do,” said Shawn Florke,…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 18 years, Frosty Ridge Alpacas has kept a large herd of alpacas. And with owning any animal, there’s special things you need to do to take care of them. But with alpacas, you need to shear them. “I am so happy that we can do this for the folks that live in this area. I remember when…
DULUTH, Minn. — There are serious concerns from local and state hunger advocates involving proposed federal cuts to the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” also known as SNAP, or food stamps. As part of President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” around $250 billion would be cut to the SNAP program, which serves around 40 million Americans, including 440,000 Minnesotans. The states…
DULUTH, Minn. — City and County officials met today to discuss the future of downtown Duluth, and what can be done to improve safety in the area. With summer right around the corner, a Downtown Public Safety Meeting was held Wednesday. Public safety leaders addressed concerns and questions on the safety of downtown. Some of the priorities for this summer…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Lines stretching out the parking lot, for the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops newest location. Bass Pro Shops opened the doors of its newest location in Hermantown on Wednesday, with a line of customers that stretched out the parking lot. Once inside, crowds were greeted by live country music, cabin-like walls lined with local artwork, and…
HIBBING, Minn. — Numerous juveniles at Hibbing High School were interviewed by Hibbing Police Officers in regards to a sexual assault case at the school. The police department and the school are currently investigating the incident. There are no criminal charges at this time. Hibbing Police confirmed that all parties involved are juveniles that attend Hibbing High School. The…
Barbara McDonald DULUTH, Minn. — College of Saint Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced on Wednesday her plans to retire next year. McDonald joined CSS in August of 2019 and took the role as the college’s president in February of 2020. She is set to retire by July 1, 2026. The CSS Board of Trustees have begun the process for the…
Linda Kingston DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College announced their next president in a press release on Wednesday. Dr. Linda Kingston will take over as president on July 1, 2025, as current president Dr. Patricia Rogers retires at the end of this academic school year. Dr. Kingston is currently the acting Vice President for academic and student affairs and brings…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s EMS Appreciation Week! Aspirus St. Luke’s celebrated by holding a picnic for EMS Professionals. Tig’s Smok’n Pig BBQ was there feeding the EMS family. Paramedics, first responders, fire, medical transport and other EMS workers were all welcome. Aspirus St. Luke’s holds a picnic every year for EMS Appreciation week. “First of all, it’s just a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Eastern Area Incident Management Team on Wednesday (5/21/2025) morning declared the Jenkins Creek Fire was “Human Caused”. Up until Wednesday the Jenkins Creek Fire cause was officially declared to be “Under Investigation”. In an update the Eastern Area Incident Management Team expanded on the cause of the fire by writing, “While the initial investigation into the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Camp House Fire burning near Brimson is now 73% contained. It has burned 12,071 acres. Firefighters navigate a severely burned area at the site of an old sawmill near Brimson, Minnesota, close to the intersection of Brimson and Breda roads. Crews sift through thick layers of sawdust and debris, checking for residual heat and extinguishing hotspots….
ASHLAND, Wis. — Governor Evers is on his annual “Pothole Patrol” across Wisconsin. Evers’ is looking to invest $100 million towards the Local Roads Improvement supplement program. Throughout the state THERE ARE plans for millions of additional dollars towards rural roads, bridge projects, and modernizing infrastructure. On Tuesday, the governor stopped in Ashland, where crews are already at work on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday, May 20, was the first official day that Duluth City Council candidates can file for elections. Candidates have until June 8th to officially cast their bid into the race. To run for Duluth City Council you must be a registered voter, be at least 21-years-old, and reside in their district for at least 30-days prior to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of killing a Duluth woman after bar close in downtown Duluth last year. And Tuesday night the victim’s family has released a video statement remembering their loved one. But first, Tuesday’s guilty verdict. 35-year-old Darrius Plummer of Canton Michigan is convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — On Monday, members of the Minnesota House almost unanimously passed House File 3023, a piece of legislation co-authored by Rep. Pete Johnson (DFL-Duluth) to extend Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to impacted Iron Range miners. The bill looks to give the approximately 630+ Iron Range miners, who will be laid off by the end of May, with up…
DULUTH, Minn.– After over a week of battling the wildfires that has cost 30-thousand acres of land, Tuesday morning the St Louis County Board signed a declaration of local state emergency and disaster. 8 days following this disaster, this declaration is a step in the right direction to ensure adequate funding. Over 150 structures, and at least 30 year-round homes…
DULUTH, Minn. — He ran, he roamed, and now he’s in a kid’s book. The Great Sheep Escape: Brad’s Big Adventure follows Brad, the runaway sheep who captured hearts across the Northland. Brad’s owner, Farmer Ryan Osvold, joined FOX 21 Morning News anchor and author Maria Vollom on Wednesday to share more about Brad’s unforgettable journey. Written by Vollom and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite beginning operations in late March, the Amazon Distribution Center officially opened its doors today. But in the meantime, Duluth has already seen an impact from this. “This site currently employs 80 folks, there’ll be some indirect employment from that. In addition, the site also employs a delivery service partner, which is not an employer of Amazon but…
Lingering smoke drifts through fire-damaged timber as crews continue work along a dozer line on the Brimson Complex, May 2025. Hazardous snags and smoldering fuels remain a concern as containment efforts progress. DULUTH & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz on May 20, 2025 declared a peacetime emergency in response to wildfires in Northeast Minnesota. This follows St. Louis…
DULUTH, Minn. — David Clanaugh Announced his candidacy for the district 4 seat of Duluth City Council. His goals are community driven, believing that district representatives need to really know the neighborhoods they represent. Those goals are grounded in his experience. He has had many positions in community supportive roles such as Executive Director for the regional Habitat For…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Stakeholders in the Wisconsin criminal justice system and victim service organizations got together to look at victim’s experiences through the system. Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and Wisconsin Department of Justice collaborated to map victims’ journeys. The project looked at who victims interact with in the process, what they do well and…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — In the last day containment around the Camp House fire grew from 40% to 59%. There are now four containment lines targeting the fire from all sides protecting the area south of Bassett, area north of Brimson, and areas to the east of Hornby and Breda. These lines were strengthened in preparation of Tuesday’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Coming up on June 7th, Lincoln Park in Duluth will be be experiencing it’s first of a kind ‘banana fun run’. The idea has been in the works for 4 years now, and it is finally in ‘fruition’. Over 300 runners have signed up to get suited up as a banana, and run for a good cause….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Bass Pro Shops is gearing for their big opening ceremony this week. This location will be Minnesota’s 5th Bass Pro Shops in the state. To ensure quality help for shoppers, the sale associates got the chance to pick the department they know the most about to help connect with guests. The new 70,000-square-foot retail space is looking…
