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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Encourages Vaccination

October 15, 2025

Paige Hansen,

WISCONSIN. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is emphasizing the importance of vaccines against respiratory viruses. Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 typically see uptakes as the fall and winter seasons approach. The Wisconsin DHS says vaccination is crucial for preventing severe illnesses and hospitalizations. People are encouraged to receive vaccinations to protect oneself and others, especially high-risk populations. As the…

Construction underway for Chum expansion project

October 15, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Chum Shelter and Drop-in Center expansion project is officially underway. A brief ceremony was held Wednesday to mark the start of construction as keys to the building were handed over to Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. $10 million in funding from federal and state sources was secured in 2022, enabling the project. The shelter currently accommodates more…

‘Mania: The ABBA Tribute’ is a party and concert all in one

October 15, 2025

Matt McConico,

Mania: The ABBA Tribute DULUTH, Min. & DAVENPORT, Iowa – The ABBA tribute show called “Mania: The ABBA Tribute” is coming back to Duluth. It’s playing at the DECC Symphony Hall Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 7:30pm. The show has toured around the world playing more than 3,000 live concerts. The group performs classics like Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Take…

City Council Considers Pause on new Short-Term Rental Permits

October 15, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council held a first reading on an ordinance proposing a 12-month pause to new short-term rental permits. City officials report that the number of vacation rentals has increased rapidly, resulting in the conversion of many single-family homes into short-term rentals. The proposed pause would give the city time to think about how these rentals…

Duluth Planning Commission to discuss transfer of Lester Park Golf Course

October 15, 2025

Emmaleah Allen, Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — The closed Lester Park golf course will be brought up at Wednesday’s Duluth planning commission meeting, with a recommendation to transfer the property to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA). A 268-acre property that used to be a fully operational golf course until 2020, when it shut down due to COVID and financial struggles. Although some…

Minnesotan Man Carves Giant Jack-O-Lanterns

October 15, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — One man is carving up something spooky for the Halloween season at Pier B. Michael Rudolph, a giant pumpkin carver, was commissioned to carve two giant pumpkins for display at the resort. Using improvised tools and 17 years of experience, Rudolph spends several hours perfecting his creations. “The best part is seeing the faces of people and…

Crosby Fire nearly fully contained, Superior Hiking Trail set to reopen

October 15, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Minn. — In an update Wednesday, fire officials said the Crosby Fire is nearly fully contained. According to officials, the fire in the area of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park remains at 300 acres and is now 95% contained. SEE PREVIOUS: Crosby Fire now 85% contained The portion of the Superior Hiking Trail that was…

3 injured in Sawyer car crash

October 15, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

SAWYER, Minn. — Three people were seriously injured in a car crash in Sawyer. Officials say they responded to reports that a car had hit a tree Wednesday morning on the 3200 block of West Moorehead Road. Upon arrival, officials found three people in the car, all of which were injured. Two were airlifted via Life Link, and the third was…

Portion of Michigan Street closed for construction

October 15, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — A portion of Michigan Street will close for construction starting on Wednesday. The closed portion is between Glen Place and Mesaba Ave. Officials say the closure is due to the replacement of communications lines in preparation for the MNDOT pedestrian bridge replacement project. The closure should last one week. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road…

Fire Chief, Neighbors React To Hibbing House Explosion

October 14, 2025

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. – A house explosion in Hibbing Sunday night sent flames into the air and injured one person. One day later, heavy equipment moved in, as the investigation into a cause of the blast continued. “All the neighbors were out, pajamas, bathrobes, whatever. People just came out. Everybody was chasing dogs every which way trying to, I suppose, when…

St. Louis Co. Board Chair Annie Harala Talks Process Of Non-Disclosure Agreements

October 14, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Board Chair Annie Harala was one of three commissioners to sign a non-disclosure agreement involving a proposed data center in Hermantown. Some members of the public have voiced frustration over what they call a lack of transparency involving the proposed project. Commissioner Ashley Grimm responded to those concerns by calling for a ban on…

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce head weighs in on Non-Disclosure Agreements

October 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

Matthew Baumgartner DULUTH, Minn. – Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) discussions have been making headlines in the St. Louis County Commission and Hermantown City Council. Matt Baumgartner, the President and CEO of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, released a statement saying NDAs are a common and needed thing in business. Baumgartner wrote NDAs, “simply provides the space to explore the facts—costs,…

Topics Of Transparency, NDAs Take Over St. Louis County Board Meeting

October 14, 2025

Emily Halling, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

DULUTH, Minn.– The topic of transparency boiled over Tuesday at the St. Louis County Board meeting in Duluth. What was supposed to be public comment about banning commissioners from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) turned into residents feeling silenced. The St. Louis County board meeting included a motion by Commissioner Ashley Grimm to prohibit commissioners from signing non-disclosure agreements going forward,…

Lake Nebagamon man charged with possession of child pornography

October 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

Jackson Dallas Rabold SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Lake Nebagamon man is facing five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19-year-old Jackson Dallas Rabold. The charging documents say investigators were initially tipped off to Rebold when Google detected, “258 files of suspected child pornography, stored on the google photos infrastructure.” The indictment continues to…

GoFundMe accounts set up for victims of Hibbing house explosion

October 14, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Missy, her husband Dave, and grandson Jax. (Credit: GoFundMe) HIBBING, Minn. — Multiple GoFundMe pages have been set up for those affected after a home exploded in Hibbing. Gizmo and Mojito (Credit: GofundMe) SEE PREVIOUS: Fire Departments Respond To House Explosion In Hibbing Missy and Dave lost their longtime home in the explosion, displacing their 5-year-old grandson, Jax, just days…

Man taunts Troopers after 100-mile-per-hour chase, later leaving note calling self ‘Undefeated driver #1’

October 14, 2025

Matt McConico,

Matthew Dean Irgang NEAR CHISHOLM, Min. – Charging documents say a man drove from Minnesota Highway Patrol Trooper at more than 100-miles per hour leading them on a chase, and later left a note taunting them. The report alleges a Trooper clocked Matthew Irgang, 43, Eveleth driving 101-miles per hour the evening of December 8, 2024. He was allegedly driving…

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

October 14, 2025

The Associated Press,

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer, his family said in a statement. It called him “a shining star of…

Students grow giant pumpkins in honor of researchers late husband

October 14, 2025

Violette VueHansen, Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — Seniors at UMD grew giant pumpkins in honor of a researcher’s late husband. The pumpkins were grown to honor University researcher, Val Brady’s husband, Danny Tanner, who died in February. He loved growing pumpkins, so in his memory, Brady got her students together to grow pumpkins. The student manager of the UMD land lab, Justin Cilenti,…

Sara Rodriguez visits Superior during Governor campaign tour

October 14, 2025

Emmaleah Allen, Jason VanHorn,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez met with Superior residents Monday during her tour across Wisconsin as she runs for Governor. After working closely with Governor Tony Evers, Rodriguez says she is running for Governor to help better the lives of those in Wisconsin. Rodriguez’s journey began with a tour, taking the time to visit counties across the…

Crosby Fire now 85% contained

October 14, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Minn. — Officials released an update regarding the status of The Crosby Fire on Tuesday morning According to officials, the fire remains at around 300 acres and has been 85% contained. A portion of the Superior Hiking Trail remains closed. SEE PREVIOUS: Trail Access Restricted Due to Crosby Fire SEE PREVIOUS: Crosby Fire grows to 300…

Coffee Conversation: Dance TV Brings Halloween-Themed Show to Duluth

October 14, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Dance TV is back with a brand-new show just in time for spooky season. Andy Frye and Alex Loch joined us live on FOX 21 Tuesday morning to talk about Dance TV: Halloween, running October 15th–18th at Zeitgeist Arts. Tickets are on sale now. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Fiber Guild Gears Up for Annual Fall Sale & Seasonal Events

October 14, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fiber Guild is gearing up for its annual Fall Sale on November 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Guild member Kit Sitter joined FOX 21 live Tuesday morning to share details about the upcoming sale and other seasonal events. The Guild will also be demonstrating at “Boo at the…

Victim identified in fatal Central Hillside shooting

October 14, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — The victim has been identified in a fatal shooting last week. According to officials, the victim has been identified as 35-year-old Chazz Toney. SEE PREVIOUS: 1 dead in overnight Duluth shooting The shooting occurred at 12:25 a.m. last Friday, around the 200 block of West 3rd Street. Officials say no arrests have been made and the…

Cellphones, Facebook Chats & A Tip: How deputies found the escaped NERCC prisoner

October 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

Michael Todd Hart DULUTH, Min. – Court documents are showing how deputies say they tracked down Michael Hart after he escaped from from Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) and stayed on the run for about 2-weeks. The information was found in the charging documents for Devone Shackelton, Michael Hart’s girlfriend. Shackelton was charged with one count of Felony Aiding an…

Investigator suing the City of Superior resigns

October 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mikayla LeRette, the Investigator suing the city of Superior, has resigned. She resigned in good standing about the same time both LeRette’s legal team and the City of Superior’s legal team agreed to some confidentiality terms in her federal lawsuit. On October 2, 2025 an agreement was made to keep some parts of evidence in the lawsuit…

Giant pumpkins to be carved at Pier B Resort

October 13, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s pumpkin carving season, and at Pier B Resort, the Halloween tradition is bigger than normal. On Monday, two giant pumpkins arrived to the resort and will be carved up this week. The orange giants are from Jerry’s Pumpkin Patch in Sturgeon Lake, with one weighing in at 1,738 lb, making it Jerry’s personal best. It also…

Minnesota Nurses Association members created “hostile environment” at DECC

October 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) says Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) members created a “hostile environment” in the facility where security had to be called. A statement from the DECC says an incident happened on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, around noon at its Harbor Side Convention facility. The DECC statement says, “Reports from DECC staff and…

Twin Ports Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day

October 13, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports residents celebrated Indigenous People’s Day at Duluth City Hall with a ceremony. Both Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert and superior Mayor Jim Payne were on hand to officially proclaim October 13th as Indigenous People’s Day in both cities. Various Duluth and Superior schools and the Fond du Lac Honor Guard were in attendance as well, paying…

Crews to teardown the remainder of home that exploded in Hibbing

October 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

UPDATE: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety tells FOX21 the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the explosion. HIBBING, Min. – Crews are beginning to teardown the remainder of home a that exploded in Hibbing the evening of October 12, 2025. The house exploded in Hibbing around 6:30 p.m. Crews beginning to tear down remainder of house that exploded in…

Threat against Proctor school was made by students but not credible

October 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

UPDATE: The Proctor Police Department tells FOX21 the threat was made via a phone call. PROCTOR, Min. – In the late morning of October 13, 2025 the Proctor School District Superintendent said a recent threat against the school was not credible. Proctor High School In a statement Superintendent of Schools Tim Rohweder said, “The Proctor Police Department was made aware of…

Trail Access Restricted Due to Crosby Fire

October 13, 2025

Emily Halling, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

FINLAND, Minn.– When the Crosby Fire began last week, the DNR and Superior Hiking Trail officials wasted no time implementing safety measures. “We just got word of the fire, kind of beginning yesterday, kind of coordinated with the DNR. We didn’t hear until about 5:30 kind of in the evening, about looking to close a section of the Superior Hiking…

Crosby Fire grows to 300 acres, 70 % Contained

October 13, 2025

Emily Halling,

Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Minn.– This morning, a press release highlighted current stats for the Crosby Fire that happened last week. The fire is now at 300 acres and 70 % of it is contained. The reported stated that last night’s precipitation helped reduce the fire. Minnesota Incident Command System NICS, deemed lightning as the cause of the fire. Minnesota…

Fire Departments Respond To House Explosion In Hibbing

October 12, 2025

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. — A house exploded in Hibbing around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, injuring at least one person. At least six departments from the Iron Range immediately responded to the scene in the 2200 block of 9th Avenue East, according to the Hibbing Fire Department. The two-story house was engulfed in flames with officials arrived, which is located across the street…

Residents Meet About Proposed Data Center Development In Hermantown

October 12, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

SOLWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding area attended a meeting Sunday evening at Solway Town Hall regarding a proposed plan to build a data center in Hermantown. The large project is being proposed as a 1.8 million-square-foot facility that could be situated near Midway Road and Morris Thomas Road on 403 acres. Sunday’s meeting provided an…

Threat To Proctor Middle And High Schools; Increased Patrols This Week

October 12, 2025

Dan Hanger,

PROCTOR, Minn. — The Proctor School District and the Proctor Police Department are investigating a threat to the middle and high schools, which officials do not believe is credible. Supt. Tim Rohweder sent a lengthy email to families and staff Sunday about the threat, which referenced Oct. 13. Rohweder acknowledged how these situations can be “unsettling,” but he said it…

Duluth Police Detain Knife-Lunging Suspect

October 12, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH/HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A man is accused of lunging at shoppers with a knife in Duluth on Sunday. The call for help came in around 12:20 p.m. at the Petsmart along Mall Drive. When officers arrived, the 31-year-old suspect had already taken off, according the police. Several more reports lead duluth police to the area of Stebner Park in Hermantown…

Tattoo Fundraiser Supports Family After Devastating House Fire

October 12, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at Duluth Tattoo Company for a fundraiser in support of the Rosendahl family as they recover from a devastating house fire. The family is part of the tattoo community here in Northland, and multiple tattoo shops, including Duluth Tattoo Company, Benchmark, and Resurrection, came together, spending the last few weekends fundraising. The events brought people…

Crosby Fire cause determined; Containment grows

October 11, 2025

Matt McConico,

Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Min. – The Crosby Fire burning near Tofte has reached 50% containment on Sunday, Oct. 12. It has burned 300 acres. Investigators say the cause of the Crosby Fire has been determined to be a result of a lightning strike. Firefighters are making progress establishing a handline along the west and east sides of the fire’s…

Local Creativity Fills the Proctor Fairgrounds

October 10, 2025

Lauren Martinson,

PROCTOR, Minn. — Excitement is building as the Proctor Fairgrounds comes to life again. The afternoon of Oct. 10, vendors began setting up for the second annual Craft and Vendor show, featuring between 60 and 80 local vendors and creators. The free event runs Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can expect to find handmade jewelry,…

“No Man’s Land” Film Festival Arrives In Twin Ports

October 10, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — A traveling film festival has found its way to Duluth. The “No Man’s Land Film Festival” took place at Clyde Ironworks for the first time in the Twin Ports. The festival is dedicated to showcasing multi-sport films from “women and gender non-conforming athletes and storytellers”, and for Duluth’s outdoor community, bringing the film festival to town, was…

UMD Men’s Hockey Hosts First Official Tailgate

October 10, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota-Duluth Men’s Hockey hosted its first official tailgate ahead of their home opener, giving fans the chance to take in the gorgeous evening, before the night’s main event The festivities took place along Harbor Drive, behind Amsoil Arena, where fans were encouraged to hang out and enjoy food and drink, while the UMD Pep Band…

CASDA holds ‘Paw’sitive Project event, raising awareness for pets in domestic abuse situations

October 10, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, also known as CASDA, held an event on Friday to raise awareness for pets in domestic abuse situations. The ‘Paw’sitive Project event raised awareness about the correlation between domestic violence and animal abuse, highlighting that a large percentage of victims report harm to their pets, which may prevent them from…

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Celebration of Life for Local Activist Archie Davis

October 10, 2025

Jadie Jones,

Archie Davis DULUTH, Minn. — A celebration of life is being held for a local community activist whose impact stretches across the state. Elder Archie Davis passed away back in May. He was known for his activism, advocacy, and helping others learn to take action. Local community members are holding a public celebration remembering the impact he made and the…

Man arrested in connection to multiple Sawyer County fires

October 10, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. — A man has been arrested in connection with multiple fires in Sawyer County. According to authorities, the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Birchwood, Wisconsin, follows a nearly year-long investigation into a series of building fires that began in November of 2024. He was arrested on multiple felony counts of Arson of Buildings. Officials say…

Chum selects contractor for shelter expansion project

October 10, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Chum has selected a contractor for its upcoming shelter expansion project. Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. has been awarded the contract for the Chum shelter renovation and expansion project. Construction will start this month after nearly two years of funding and planning. The shelter currently accommodates more than 125 people every night. The new facility will provide double…

Safe Haven Hosts 20th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser

October 10, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Haven hosted their 20th annual fall fundraiser at Clyde Ironworks. The powerful evening brought people from across the Twin Ports together to support survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence. The event program included a cocktail hour, live music, dinner, and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting survivors of…

Crosby Fire grows to 210 acres, 35% contained

October 10, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

TOFTE, Minn. — The Crosby fire has now grown to 210 acres. According to officials, the fire located near the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is now 35% contained. A larger portion of the Superior Hiking Trail is now closed in the area of the fire. Water scooping aircraft and helicopters are being used to support firefighters on…

Former MN Reporter Shares Story of Addiction and Redemption

October 10, 2025

Maria Vollom,

Once a familiar face delivering breaking news, Beth McDonough is now stepping into a new kind of spotlight—one defined by truth, healing, and transformation. The former TV crime reporter and anchor, known for her work at FOX stations in Philadelphia and Minnesota, is opening up about her personal journey in her new memoir, Standby. In the book, McDonough shares a…

1 dead in overnight Duluth shooting

October 10, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — One person is dead after a shooting in Duluth early Friday morning. According to officials, at 12:25 a.m., they responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of West 3rd Street. When they arrived, they found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Officials are asking people in the area to check their surveillance…

Crosby Fire triples in size, now 25% contained

October 10, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

TOFTE, Minn. — The wildfire burning up the north shore has now over tripled in size. The Crosby fire, located near the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, is now mapped at 160 acres and is 25% contained. SEE PREVIOUS: Crosby Fire grows to 50 acres Crews are tackling the fire from the ground and by air. A portion of…