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Free Museum Admission in Minnesota This Saturday

MINN. — Select museums across Minnesota will have free admission this Saturday. The area museums with free admission include Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, and Snake River Fur Post in Pine City. The Free Admission Day will be held four times a year, with the next dates including September 20th, January 10th,…

Brewster’s Birthday Bash Raises $2K For Animal Allies

DULUTH, Minn. — Brewster, Dan Hanger’s adopted dog, has turned 15!  The community celebrated his big milestone Tuesday in the Fitger’s Courtyard while raising money for Animal Allies Humane Society.  Around 200 people stopped by for Brewster’s Birthday Bash, and that included dogs! A Place For Fido, which is located in Fitger’s, helped organize the event during its Tuesday evening…

Hortman family to Lie in State

MINNESOTA — Tuesday morning governor Tim Walz announced Melissa and Mark Hortman will Lie in State Friday, in Saint Paul. They will be joined by their golden retriever, Gilbert. They were assassinated in their home two weekends ago. Hortman will be the first woman and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans to Lie in State in the capitol. The rotunda…

Runway Arrest at Cloquet Airport

CLOQUET, Minn. – A man faces two misdemeanor charges following his arrest on the runway of the Cloquet Carlton County Airport on Sunday. At 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, Fond du Lac Police responded to the Cloquet Carlton County Airport following multiple calls about a man wandering around private hangers. When the 911 caller first encountered the man, later identified as…

Charges filed against driver in Lafayatte Tunnel Crash

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A man is charged with a crash that left a road worker with life-threatening injured. Charges have been filed against the driver accused of crashing into a scissor lift inside the Lafayette Tunnel, leaving a road worker critically injured. Court documents show 34-year-old Patches Magickbeans of Hartland, Wisconsin, is charged with criminal vehicular operation and possession…

Minnesota Nurse’s Association Votes to Authorize a Strike

  DULUTH, Minn.– Today, the Minnesota Nurses Association announced they have voted to authorize a strike. That involves more than 15,000 nurses statewide. It doesn’t trigger an immediate strike, but it gives union leaders the power to call for one if they choose. Union President Chris Rubesch made the announcement at a news conference. He listed a number of things…

NBA Owners Unanimously Approve $1.5 Billion Sale of Minnesota Timberwolves, WNBA’s Lynx

The Timberwolves are planning an introductory news conference for Lore and Rodriguez next month in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached. The ownership transfer that Taylor tried to stop last year received an unanimous vote from the board…

Death in St. Louis County Jail

  DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has announced an inmate has died in their custody. The inmate was discovered unresponsive in their cell. At 9:35 AM on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 jailers called 911 for medial assistance. Life saving measures were immediately taken by jail staff and later by first responders. Those attempts were unsuccessful, and the…

Aspirus St. Luke’s responds to Minnesota Nurses Association strike vote

DULUTH, Minn. – Aspirus St. Luke’s released a statement following Minnesota Nurses Association announcing the union had authorized a strike. They have not declared a strike, but the vote authorizes leadership to trigger a strike if they wish. The statement reads: Unfortunately, it appears that the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has authorization to call a strike against Aspirus St. Luke’s…

Sheriff’s Office: Convincing phone scam going around

  ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a very convincing phone scam. They said there a “dangerous new scam going around”. The caller is pretending to represent a collection agency. They say the caller knows your name, Social Security number, current and past addresses, and even details about vehicles you’ve owned. The Sheriff’s…

Coffee Conversation: Zenith City Radio Gears Up for Annual Business Gal

DULUTH, Minn. — Zenith City Radio is set to host its Annual Business Gala this Sunday, June 29, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Clyde Iron Works Event Center. The free, public event celebrates local businesses and honors community leaders. Creative Director and CEO Victor Martinez, along with President Solomon Witherspoon, joined FOX 21’s morning newscast on Tuesday to…

Minnesota Nurses Association Votes on Strike Authorization

DULUTH, Minn. – Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association vote for whether or not to authorize a strike. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) voted Monday over whether or not to authorize the union to strike. A vote ‘to authorize’ would allow the union to strike after giving a 10-day notice to hospital employers. Local members could cast their…

Peregrine Falcon Chicks Receive Identification Bands

DULUTH Minn. – Peregrine falcon chicks in Duluth and Cohasset are now sporting identification bands as they gear up to spread their wings. Seven Peregrine falcon chicks born at Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Renewable Energy Center and Boswell Energy Center were recently named and fitted with identification bands by experts from the Raptor Resource Project and volunteer employees at Minnesota Power….

President Trump: Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire”

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an “Official END” to the war, a major change in the hostilities that follows a U.S. strike over…

Emerald Ash Borer found in new areas of Carlton County; Emergency quarantines enacted

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found in new areas of Carlton County. Emerald Ash Borer in hand It was discovered near Holyoke, Sawyer, and Wrenshall. The MDA is enacting emergency quarantines in Carlton. The quarantine excludes the Fond du Lac Reservation. The quarantine limits the movement of…

Damage Assessment Begins on Properties Affected by Brimson Fire Complex

Photo CourtesyMinnesota National Guard BRIMSON, Minn. — St. Louis County Assessors are going to start apprising property damage from the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires. Staff are beginning the process in Brimson and Fairbanks Township today. They will be assessing and documenting the level of damage, which will be used to determine the percentage of value lost. Owners could…

Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says missile barrage on Qatar was same number as bombs used by US on nuclear sites, signaling desire to de-escalate. Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but…

Severe Storms Bring Damage Across Northern Minnesota

Storm damage in Kelsey, Minnesota DULUTH, Minn. – More than 5,600 residents in Cohasset, Minnesota were affected by power outages around 4:30 this morning. Meanwhile over in Kelsey, Minnesota some trees were downed by high winds. Similar reports of downed trees and powerlines have been reported across Itasca, Aitkin, and St. Louis Counties. Sawyer and Aitkin have also had reports…

Hayward Musky Fest Returns for 75th Year

HAYWARD, Wis. — The Musky Fest returned to Hayward, Wisconsin this past weekend, for its 75th year. The festival was started 75 years ago as a way to celebrate the town of Hayward’s fishing history, which includes the world record musky that inspired the name of the event. The multi-day festival draws in people from across the region. “I mean,…

Coffee Conversation: Midweek Mindfulness Launches Free Meditation Series in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Generations Health Care Initiatives and Mindfulness Works are inviting community members to Midweek Mindfulness—a free guided meditation series on Wednesday’s at Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park in Duluth. Local yoga and meditation instructor Katrina Pierson, along with Jessie Peterson from Generations Health Care, appeared on Fox 21’s Monday morning newscast to discuss the importance of mindfulness and share details…

Severe Overnight Storms Light Up Northland Skies

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Severe storms rolled through the Northland overnight, painting a dramatic picture across the sky. One particularly striking moment was captured around 3:45 a.m. in Hermantown, where a powerful lightning bolt lit up the early morning darkness. Thanks to viewer Todd Carlin for sharing this incredible image of the lightning strike caught in action. Categories: Minnesota, News, News…

Eastern Half of U.S. Sweltering, With Dangerous Heat Wave expected To Last Until Midweek

Courtesy: Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured dangerously hot temperatures again on Sunday as a rare June heat wave that gripped much of the U.S. was expected to last well into this week. Most of the northeastern quadrant of the country from Minnesota to Maine was under some type…

Medical Tents Gearing Up Ahead of Grandma’s Marathon

DULUTH, Minn.– All volunteers for the big race are preparing for everything. And with the medical tents set up, they are no exception. Over 250 medical volunteers will participate for Grandma’s Marathon. Essentia Health is stocked up with cots, wheelchairs, air conditioning, and hydration stations. The ski patrol from Giant’s Ridge will also be stationed throughout the course to aid…

Mesabi Metallic’s Welcomes Community to Tour New Facility

NASHWAUK, Minn. — On Thursday night, Mesabi Metallic’s welcomed more than 3-hundred 70 people to tour the progress on their new state-of-the-art mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk. Both community members and state lawmakers were invite to Mesabi Metallic’s open house and town hall. The new facility is Minnesota’s newest mine in nearly 50 years and the company has visions…

Camp House & Jenkins Creek Wildfire Inspections Start Next Week

Burned area of Forest with smoking hot spots on the Camp House Fire. BRIMSON/FAIRBANKS TOWNSHIPS, Minn. — Next week the St. Louis County Assessor’s Department will start inspections of wildfire damaged properties by the Camp House and Jenkins Creek fires. Staff will begin their inspections to home and property owners in Brimson and Fairbanks Township to determine the estimated market…

MNA Claims Aspirus-St. Luke’s Walked Away from Negotiations

DULUTH, Minn. — Negotiations between the Minnesota Nurses Association and Aspirus-St. Luke’s have stalled, after MNA claims of Aspirus walking away from the bargaining table. At their final scheduled bargaining session, MNA claims their nurses were met, “not with compromise, but with cuts.” The nurses association then said Aspirus’ proposal would limit sick time, vacation, dental, and health coverage for…

Two People Inducted into Grandmas Marathon Hall of Fame

DULUTH, Minn. — A longtime board member and a men’s event record holder are both receiving the honor of being two of this year’s Grandmas Marathon Hall of Fame inductees. Dave Malban, a founding board member, and Dominic Ondoro, a 2014 men’s record holder are this year’s Grandmas Hall of Famers. Malban was responsible for making Grandmas Marathon into the…

Benedictine Living Community Hosts Juneteenth Celebration

DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Juneteenth, Benedictine Living Community held their first ever Juneteenth Chapel Service and Soul Food Celebration. Juneteenth is recognized as the day that ended slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued which freed black people throughout the country. Guest speakers with the NAACP spoke in front of seniors and…

Popular ‘Hairball’ Rock Cover Band Celebrates 25 Years

DULUTH, Minn.– In a few short weeks, a longtime performer at Bayfront Park is gearing up to ‘Party in the Park’ once more. Alongside celebrating rock and roll, ‘Hairball’ is hitting a major milestone. For a quarter of a century, ‘Hairball’ has been rocking the nation. Getting their start at small bars, their band covers favorites such as ‘Motley Crue’…

Coffee Conversation: A Runner’s Journey of Hope Through Cancer

DULUTH, Minn. — Tomorrow morning, thousands of runners will gather at the starting line for Grandma’s Marathon. Among them is Tony Loyd—a familiar face at the race—returning to the course with a new lung cancer diagnosis and a renewed perspective. On Friday morning, Tony was on the Fox 21 morning newscast to share his story of hope, resilience, and the…

Essentia Health Fitness Expo Marks the Start of Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon weekend kicked off with the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Runners and community members filled the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center to pick up race information packets, which include official race bibs and other essential race materials. The expo featured vendors and exhibitors highlighting the latest running and athletic gear, technology, and services, along with guest speakers…

Chicken Hat Plays Return: 8 Plays Written, Directed, Performed In 24 Hours

DULUTH, Minn. – Eight writers, eight directors and 40 actors got together last Friday to create eight different sketches with Rubber Chicken Theater that were performed in front of a live audience within 24 hours. Common Cameo Dan Hanger FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was the common cameo for all sketches. It was a lot of dedication and a lot of…

51st Juneteenth Jamboree Brings Celebration to Central Hillside

Duluth, Minn. –  Duluth’s NAACP held its 51st annual Juneteenth Jamboree Today. Community members gathered at the Central Hillside Community Center and Park for an afternoon centered on honoring the historic significance of Juneteenth and celebrating freedom. The Jamboree featured music, free food, performances, and a variety of vendors. “Juneteenth, you know what I mean, is a nice celebration for…

Official: 2 Dead, 1 Injured In Domestic-Related Shooting in Chisholm

CHISHOLM, Minn. — A law enforcement source with close knowledge of the investigation told FOX 21 on Wednesday that a fatal domestic-related shooting in Chisholm Tuesday night was a result of murder-suicide. The shooting happened in the 100 block of 5th Street Northwest. The official said the killer shot the two victims before turning the gun on themselves. One victim…