Click the video above for the full on-air story DULUTH, Minn. – The pastor of a recovery focused Duluth church is speaking about his past criminal history involving sexual conduct convictions against two 13-year-old girls while he was working as a youth pastor at a different church. Pastor Ronald Allen and his wife, October, started Revive City Church of Duluth…
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. — Cleveland-Cliffs, the leading steel producer in North America, is temporarily idling more than 600 steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and Minorca mine. The layoffs will begin May 20th, or within the two-week period after that. In two letters received by the State Rapid Response Team (SRRT) from Cleveland Cliff Inc., Cliffs expects to lay off 25 salaried employees…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The arrival of spring in the Northland means many things — warming air and melting ice. But in Cloquet, the opening of Gordy’s Hi-Hat is all about spring, as FOX 21’s Jack Hagberg reports. For over six decades, Gordy’s has prided itself on serving food to a community that clearly holds a warm, deep-fried place in its…
HIBBING, Minn. — Today, Senator Grant Hauschild released an official statement about Cleveland-Cliffs has plans to lay off approximately 600 steelworkers and have the Hibbing Taconite (Hibtac) and Micorca Mine sit temporarily idle. According to Hauschild, Cleveland-Cliffs plan on laying off 340 steelworkers at Minorca and 350 steelworkers at Hibtac. The company also informed Hauschild that these layoffs were necessary…
DULUTH, Minn. — Early Thursday morning, the multiple policing agencies were gathered to safety execute a high risk search warrant and arrested 4 people. This happened approximately around 3:45 a.m. on the 100 block of East 3rd Street. Members of DPD’s Tactical Response Team, DPD’s Investigation and Patrol Division, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Outside of the Twin Cities, the Duluth International Airport (DLH) is the busiest airport in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the Duluth Airport Authority (DAA) announced several large capital improvement projects that are planned for the next 5 years. The last six months the airport conducted a study with the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University…
DULUTH, Minn — The 4th Annual Minnesota Film Fest Kicked off today! About 120 independent films will be shown through Sunday. Zeitgeist Arts is hosting the event. Everyone is welcome to attend, there are single show tickets available as well as festival passes. They are also holding Q and A’s, various panels, and live performances. Many of the filmmakers…
DULUTH, Minn — Dust off the binoculars Ship Nerds, the 2025 shipping season is around the corner. Lake Superior is sitting at about 9% ice coverage, most of that being in whitefish bay. We are still likely a couple weeks away according to the port authority, but excitement is still building for those keen to see the ships moving….
PROCTOR, Minn.– For over a decade, what is now the Cultural Event Center and Library was dormant. But now, Proctor Schools is finally unveiling a brand-new space for students and staff to enjoy. The new library was a two-year long project, and it solves issues related to spacing. Community members, staff and faculty pitched in both money and hundreds…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild Rose Company invites the community to The Northland’s First Mock Wedding on Sunday, March 23rd, at Norway Hall Event Center (upstairs). Amber Brostrom and Maggie McLeod-Shovein from Wild Rose Company appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast to talk about the event. The venue, located on the second floor of historic downtown, is accessible by stairs or…
VIRGINIA, Minn -Warrants claim the Rock Ridge High School Dean of Students sent graphic photos/videos of himself from within the school as part of soliciting a child from Georgia over an app. Tuesday evening, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 51-year-old Christopher John Chad pending extradition to Georgia for online child solicitation. Chad is the Dean…
DULUTH, Minn.– 48 Coast Guard members boarded the SPAR in Duluth Tuesday. The 235-foot buoy-tender vessel is able to slice through the 15 ft. deep ice like butter. This eventful adventure began right here in the Twin Ports, and it was managed by Lieutenant Commander Don Rudnickas. “We’re underway in Duluth Harbor. Our main job here is to make sure…
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – A GOP State Senator for Minnesota’s 6th District was arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution, Bloomington Police say. Tuesday, Bloomington Police announced they had arrested Justin David Eichorn, the Republican state Senator from Grand Rapids who represents District 6, for pending charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution. A press release by the department said…
DULUTH, Minn. — Taiga Farm & Seed is teaching people how to grow their own food in our area. They specialize in Growing Zones 3 and 4, which includes the Northland. From classes, to resources, to seed packs — they have everything a beginner needs to start their own northern friendly garden. There are also resources for people who prefer…
SUPERIOR, Wis — Early Voting is starting for the spring Election in Wisconsin. The City of Superior has two contested races for District Representatives. Those Districts are 2 and 6. Districts 4, 8, and 10 are running uncontested. There is also a race for State Supreme court and State Superintendent. Those who live in the city can early vote…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We don’t always get to see the impact stories we share have on the community. We were lucky enough to have one local woman reach out to us, sharing her story of achieving an education later in life, thanks to an education institution we reported on in Superior. Now, she’s hoping to inspire others to reach for…
Photo courtesy of Northland Fire Wire. UPDATE: 4:25 p.m. 3/18/25 BIWABIK, Minn. — A spokesperson for Dyno Nobel released the following statement about Tuesday’s fire at the explosives plant: “At around 10 a.m. CT this morning, an employee noticed smoke and flames in a boiler room that is part of Dyno Nobel’s facility in Biwabik, Minnesota. The on-site team followed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Gitchee Gumee Tattoo held its first flash sale event of the year supporting Animal Allies Humane Society. It was the fourth time the tattoo shop has partnered with Animal Allies for the sale. People could choose from a variety of designs all centered around animals. For each flash sale, 50% of all proceeds are donated directly to…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The city of Cloquet is about to get a lot more colorful. Because the community is banding together to help paint a mural. The mural itself was designed by artist and owner of ‘Heart Berry’ Sarah Agaton Howes It will be a permanent piece in the Pinehurst Park, and it’ll feature Ojibwe motifs. They wasted no time…
DULUTH, Minn.– One of Duluth’s top dealerships is getting ready for the prime-time car buying season. And for this year, they’re finally bringing back some classic deals. Despite the pandemic hitting its five-year anniversary, businesses such as Volkswagen is still feeling the effects. They’re excited to announce a turnaround, by bringing back their spring deals. The last time they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The bars and pubs opened early for a Monday all to celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub opened their doors at 10 a.m. — 6 hours earlier than usual — to celebrate the holiday. Dubh Linn started as a family business 20 years ago, and has been hosting St. Patrick’s celebrations every year….
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department announced the name of their newest K9 officer. Meet Gunner, a 1.5 year-old male German Shepard. Gunner will soon be training with Officer Sydney Haugan in various law enforcement duties. The duo will be attending a three-month certification training next week through McDonough K9 before being deployed. The name, Gunner, was picked after…
WALKER, Minn. — One person is dead, four other injured, after a roll over crash in rural Walker, MN, Sunday night. According to the press release, Cass County Sheriff responded to a 911 call about a crash on County Road 13 near Stony Point Camp Rd, in Turtle Lake Township. While arriving on scene, deputies found a 2007 Dodge Nitro…
BRULE, Wis. — The maple syrup season is in full swing despite a slow start. Fox 21’s Paige Hansen talked to tappers at Hoop Snake Farm about the process of making the sweet syrup. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth couple is seeing business boom after their work was featured in the Netflix show ‘Love is Blind.’ Season 8 of ‘Love is Blind’ took place in Minneapolis, as singles looked for love. After being reached out to by a set designer, the owners behind Duluth’s own Bailey Builds provided art pieces for the show. Bailey…
DULUTH, Minn. — With temperatures on the rise, people are lacing up their running shoes for the start of the race season. Saturday morning the Saint Fennessy 4K is returning to Hermantown. The race is the first of the year for the Young Athletes Foundation and welcomes in experienced and beginner runners. The 4K is one of many races leading…
DULUTH, Minn.– With spring around the corner, soon enough it’ll be time to swap the skis for a pair of wheels. With the weather turning warmer, it may be time to dust off the bike before taking it for a ride. Before doing so, there are a couple things to keep in mind before heading out. Checking in on little…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The popular Cloquet Sports and Home Show kicked off this afternoon. For nearly three decades, Cloquet has hosted its annual sports show. 125 booths showcasing all things Cloquet are setting up shop at the Black Bear Casino. The show will highlight everything from saunas, jet skis, as well as small local crafters and vendors. In addition, they…
HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing man charged with distributing illicit material of children is now facing additional drug and firearm charges, court documents show. The Hibbing man charged just weeks ago on nine counts of distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) over the messaging app “Kik” is facing new charges. Joshua Eckstrom, 46, was arrested on Feb. 26 after local…
SUPERIOR, Wis — If you’re looking to make friends or find a new hobby try Level Up games in Superior. With a massive variety of games, there is something here for everyone. They have card games like Magic the gathering and Pokémon; role-playing games such as D&D, Pathfinder and so much more. Upstairs you can find board games and tons…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the weather turning warmer, it was perfect timing for people to learn everything about pruning apple trees. Around 20 community members got their hands dirty while learning how to prune apple trees. The group got to help out one of the public orchards in Morgan Park that’s sponsored by ‘Edible Duluth’, The pruning class was put…
DULUTH, Minn.– Enhancing inclusivity in both the workplace and the community was highlighted today in a gathering at Saint Scholastica. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Saint Scholastica and Lake Superior College for the Inaugural Inclusion Summit. The Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded a $190,000 grant to the Chamber of Commerce last summer. In a…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet Police say they received a call reporting a bomb and a person with a gun outside of the high school but have since given the ‘all clear.’ Around 12:16 p.m. today, a call came into Carlton County dispatchers reporting a bomb and a person with a rifle at Cloquet High School. According to a press release…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man charged with sexual assault in Minnesota was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Maine, after spending two years on the run. After spending over two years on the run, 42-year-old Samuel Adam Linkert is back in Minnesota. Linkert is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from an alleged assault that occurred at a Duluth residence…
ELY, Minn. — The highly anticipated 3rd Annual Ely Film Festival is beginning today. With the event growing every year, they have quite the lineup. An impressive 190, one of a kind films will be shown for the rest of the week. Many of the films highlight an indigenous or Minnesotan theme. Viewers can also expect documentaries, comedies, dramas and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Structural repairs will soon be underway for a critical link in the Duluth skywalk system between downtown, the DECC and Amsoil arena. The concrete pillars that support the skywalk over I-35 will be the subject of the repairs, with many spots that are starting to crumble and crack. Northland Constructors of Duluth came in with the lowest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth mayor Roger Reinert will hold his first State of the City address on Tuesday, March 25th, at 6 P.M. The event will be held at Ordean East Middle School, with the Duluth East Sterling Strings performing ahead of remarks from Council President Terese Tomanek, followed by Reinert. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn. – March 12, 2007, KQDS-TV launched its first 9 p.m. newscast, making Wednesday our 18th anniversary of FOX 21 Local News. While the faces of the station have changed over the years, the mission has not by trying hard every day to cover the news In a fair and balanced way. Click the video above to see some…
(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Voters in a Minnesota House district at the center of a post-election drama to control the chamber chose Democrat David Gottfried on Tuesday in a race that will leave control of the House tied and end a short-lived Republican majority. The Democratic victory will force the two parties to work together to…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College hosted a career fair Wednesday morning, connecting students with future opportunities. Around 750 high school students attended the 28th annual Career Awareness and College Fair. Students could connect and learn about future career opportunities from over 50 local businesses and industries, such as law enforcement and the medical field. Students…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The City of Superior has announced plans to reconstruct a portion of Tower Ave ahead of plans to close and rebuild the Blatnik Bridge. Tower Ave south of Belknap St to North 28th St will undergo construction this summer. Superior Mayor Jim Paine says the estimated $2 million project will improve the driving surface and replace head-on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth is getting ready to host its annual Fur Ball gala Thursday evening at Northland Country Club. The fun filled night includes casino games, raffles, a live auction and of course food and drinks. Money raised through the gala goes towards supporting the animals at Animal Allies. Each year the gala funds…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Spring has officially arrived in the Northland now that Gordy’s Hi-Hat has announced their opening day. In a picture posted to Facebook by Gordy’s, they showed off their sign saying March 20 is the big day for the 65th season. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — After losing its 85-year title as Duluth’s sole tourism marketing organization in 2022, Visit Duluth is gaining back some of its longtime power. It’s set to eventually get back its original power in about two years. The city council has authorized a five-year agreement with Visit Duluth to handle advertising and publicity of the city at a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 3rd Annual Ely Film Festival will take place from Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 16, at the Historic State Theatre. Local filmmaker Drew Kerner appeared on the Fox 21 morning newscast to talk about his film Metamodernity, which will be featured at the festival. Kerner’s short film is an experimental documentary that tells its story…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Community Schools is slashing next year’s budget by $750,000, and 6 position are being eliminated. On Monday night’s school board meeting, the school board unanimously approved of budget which looks to cut $730,000 for the 2025-26 school year. Cuts include: Two retirements ($60K) Eliminate summer days for media specialists ($3K) High School Social Studies attrition ($131K)…
Update: At 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office updated the media to say Benjamin Sherwood’s body was located at his residence in Mt. Iron. No foul play is suspected, according to authorities. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert for a missing man in Mt. Iron. Benjamin James Sherwood was last seen in…
HIBBING, Minn. – A daylight attack by two men in Hibbing last Friday against another man who owed them money resulted in a high-speed chase, authorities say. Two men have been charged in connection to an assault on another man in Hibbing last Friday. According to the charges, the suspects, Kimonte Travion Cadge, 27, and Genio Taroyes Keller, 31, are…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Love Creamery has been busy prepping their next project! They purchased the old Billings Park ICO building in Superior. They are going to turn it into their new headquarters. The larger building will give them more space for their needs. It will also have a retail side offering their specialty ice cream, an espresso bar, and…
DULUTH, Minn — High Schoolers got a chance to try their hands at construction today! The DECC hosted “Construct Tomorrow”. An event aimed at getting people into construction apprenticeships. During the day local Highschoolers were there to learn and try things out. They got to meet employers, try out different tools and equipment, and talk to experts. “A lot…
