UPDATE (November 8, 9:55 a.m.) — The Duluth Police Department has released the names of those who died on Thursday from gunshot wounds. The two people found at the 6000 block of Tacony Street were 47-year-old Duluth resident Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Duluth resident Jacob Nephew. The people found dead at the 4400 block of West 6th Street were 45-year-old…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum is preparing for the holidays by packing Thanksgiving boxes. Staff, volunteers, and community members gathered Thursday to work together on this project. The boxes will be given out to locals who rely on Chum’s food assistance services. Each box includes the essential items for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, from pantry staples to holiday favorites. “Thanksgiving is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The holidays are fast approaching, and now you can prepare for a good cause at Essentia. The Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization is hosting a Christmas Gift Extravaganza. It kicked off Thursday and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. There is Christmas decor, stocking stuffers, and other gifts for sale. Various hospital departments have…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– UW-Superior held their 3rd annual Sonia Kovalesky Day to highlight mathematical activities for young girls. 76 girls from schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota met today to rotate through workshops, run by mathematics professors. The gathering designed to celebrate Sonia Kovalevsky. The first woman in Europe to receive a PHD. The event is also included career exploration, where students…
DULUTH, Minn.– Just this week, the city of Duluth has experienced three different burglaries. At this time, the suspect has been arrested. The first burglary happened Monday on the 200 block of West Kent Road And the other, Tuesday night in the 1500 block of Vermillion Road. But on Wednesday night, a third attempt happened on the 2500 block of…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department is looking to identify the driver of an ATV in the attached photo. According to Hibbing Police, Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:50 PM, the driver of the ATV was involved in a road rage incident and fired a round from an unknown firearm towards another vehicle. Authorities say at this time, no injuries…
UPDATE (November 7, 3:30 p.m.) — Duluth Police announced they have arrested the suspect in connection to the 3 burglaries. Authorities say the suspect was arrested at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. UPDATE (November 7, 10:38 a.m.) — Duluth Police are investigating a third burglary in the city in the last three days. According…
DULUTH, Minn. — Mayor Roger Reinert and Police Chief Mike Ceynowa release a joint statement regarding the recent burglaries in the Duluth area. The statement was posted on the Duluth Police Department’s Facebook page Thursday afternoon at about 3 p.m. It includes the two emphasizing to call 911 if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood. Categories: Crime, News, News…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights. Baldwin narrowly won reelection to a third term over Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Trump….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department has welcomed in 11 new recruits to the force. The officers received their badges in front of friends, family and fellow officers during an official swearing in ceremony. Two officers were also promoted to Sergeant during the ceremony. One of the promoted officers say’s 12 years ago, he started his law enforcement career…
DULUTH, Minn. — The UW-Superior Theatre Department presents “The Wolves,” a play about a high school girls’ soccer team, and the shaping of young identities when personal traits collide with external pressures. UW-Superior performer Elle Evenson and College of St. Scholastica performer Emmie Hinnenkamp appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast Thursday ahead of the production. Directed by Jess Hughes, The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cindy Rugeley, Department Head of Political Science at UMD, appeared on the morning newscast Thursday to share her insights on the results of local races and the presidential election. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn. – Sexual assault victims of a former youth pastor spoke today, after a plea hearing in a Duluth court. A former youth pastor for Vineyard Church in Duluth, Jackson Michael Gatlin, was booked into the St. Louis County Jail today, following a plea hearing in which he faced 10 charges related to the sexual assault of children from…
Vice President Kamala Harris delivering a concession speech Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Political, US & World News
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon has reached full capacity Wednesday, Nov 6, breaking the organization’s previous earliest sellout record. That previous record was set in 2016, when registration reached capacity on December, 31. Now, that record being broke by nearly two months. Organizers expect more than 22,000 people to be signed up for one of the weekend’s three events, including…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin won a third term, delivering a victory for Democrats in the swing state that President-elect Donald Trump carried on Tuesday. Baldwin defeated Republican challenger Eric Hovde, a bank owner and real estate investor endorsed by Trump. Hovde has not conceded the race, which was within the 1-percentage point margin that would allow…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer of power. Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party…
DULUTH, Minn.–Â You may remember when this space on Superior Street was 7 West, or Bluerock Grill. But now, the building on Superior Street in Duluth welcomed Mediterranean flavors to the table. “I actually moved here a little over a year ago to be closer to family. My husband’s family is in two harbors. And it was my plan to open…
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years. With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts….
FOX 21’s Emily Halling, Lucretia Free and Maria Vollom covered key races in Minnesota for the 2024 election. Below are clips of brief interactions with each candidate. United States Representative District 8 JEN SCHULTZ PETE STAUBER State House District 3B NATALIE ZELEZNIKAR MARK MUNGER County Commissioner District 3 ASHLEY GRIMM JANET KENNEDY State Representative District 8A MARK…
Below are the results of the key candidate races for the 2024 Minnesota General Election. The results are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Royce White 1,287,409 votes, 40.46% Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Amy Klobuchar (Incumbent) 1,788,632 votes, 56.21% United States Representative District 8: Republican Party: Pete Stauber (Incumbent) 247,513 votes, 58.28% DFL Party:…
Below are the results of the key races happening in the 2024 Wisconsin General Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County, Ashland County, Bayfield County, and Iron County Wisconsin’s websites. United States Senator: Republican Party: Eric Hovde 1,635,021; 48% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) 1,662,072 votes 49% United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) 274,110 votes 63%…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Young students got to experience what it is like to head to the polls on Election Day. Superior Middle School hosted its first mock election. The younger voters getting to experience what the voting process is like and just how important it is to make your voice heard. Students were able to fill out the exact same…
FOX 21 Election Night Update: 6:25 p.m. Categories: News, News – Latest News, Political
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior police officer is no longer on the force after Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf discovered the officer may have intentionally lied on a police report to raise a suspect’s charges to a felony. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, Fruehauf has been forced to dismiss 40 criminal cases because of credibility concerns involving the…
DULUTH, Minn. – There’s a push to turn St. Louis County green, in the lead up to this Veterans Day. The St. Louis County Board passed a proclamation joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) and counties across the country in Operation Green Light, to send a visible message of support for military veterans. In observance of those who have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Clyde Iron Works hosted a spell-binding event this weekend with Thee Witchy Con of the North. The convention was created with the hope of breaking stigmas over personal beliefs while also emphasizing the Pagan Community of the Northland which organizers say is currently underrepresented. “Duluth has a huge Pagan community that’s under-served, and we really need to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Duluth All Souls Night brought out hundreds to the Depot for an evening filled with remembering and grieving. All Souls Night is modeled after Day of the Dead, a Mexican observance that honors loved ones who have passed away, and people did just that. A ritual was held to kick of the celebrations and…
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A man had to be extricated from his vehicle Sunday morning after rolling it in Portage Township. A passerby located the vehicle in a ditch around 11:40 a.m. in the 5900 block of Crane Lake Road, which is in St. Louis County. The 55-year-old driver from Crane Lake was flown to a hospital with serious, but…
A significant search effort is underway in Itasca County for a missing man. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Caleb Bolin, 40, of St. Cloud. Bolin is a military veteran who was last seen leaving work in St. Cloud on Aug. 6. Crews have been searching on the ground, by drone and by dive teams. With the…
BRAINERD, Minn. – A suspect in connection to an Amber Alert issued for a Brainerd mother and her kids, is also alleged to have fatally shot a man, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities allege that that 35-year-old Chad Aanerud abducted his girlfriend and her four children around 2:00 am Friday morning on Loerch Road in Brainerd….
BIRCHDALE, Minn. — Minnesota logging companies are working together to raise money to help support Children’s Miracle Network hospital. It’s part of the Log a Load for Kids. An annual campaign in which loggers donate the value of a load of logs all for a good cause. This is video from a timber harvest in Birchdale, Minnesota just west of…
DULUTH, Minn. — Whooping cough is on the rise in Minnesota and as respiratory illness season ramps up doctors at Essentia Health say it is important to remember to stay up to date on vaccines and stay home when sick. Over 1,200 cases of Pertussis or whooping cough have been reported across Minnesota. Essentia Health says they haven’t seen numbers…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Typically, you think of going door to door for all the delicious treats on Halloween, but earlier on Thursday Sweeden Sweets in Superior was the place to be! They kicked off their 9th annual Halloween celebration at noon and partied until 5 p.m. All the little goblins and ghouls attending got to do some fun activities for…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library hosted a ghoulish party on Thursday. The Mini Monster Mash focuses on kids ages 5 and under. The program includes a dance party, decorating hats and jack-o-lanterns and fun games. But the best part is a costume parade for the young ones to show off their costume and go trick or treating around…
DULUTH, Minn. — We are in the final stretch until election day, with candidates—both local and presidential—ramping up their efforts to connect with voters. Dr. Cynthia Rugeley, Associate Professor of Political Science and Department Head at UMD, shared her election insights on the morning newscast Friday. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Min. — The local ice cream business Crank & Dasher has expanded in the Twin Ports! Nestled in Lakeside, the neighborhood’s new addition opened their doors on Thursday. Their first location, being a seasonal shop over at Fitgers. Now, they will be open all year long in this brick and mortar. Owner Annie Carmichael says she has a passion…
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota 2024 deer season opener is just over a week away and the Department of Natural Resources is sharing what hunters need to know. The DNR says coming off a mild winter, overall deer numbers will be on the rise. However, in the Northeast part of the state, numbers are struggling and well below goal. So, it…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth welcomed a new Mediterranean restaurant last week and they’re eager to share these flavors with the Northland! Alto Pino is homing in on seasonal Duluth ingredients and turning them into something new and exciting. The dishes are described as “small but complimentary,” and the meals are meant to be shared with others. Right now, they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Public Library hosted an event helping people with memory loss, while also having some spooky fun. The Superior Library hosts a monthly memory cafe, bringing awareness to those dealing with memory loss. For October, they ended the month with a Halloween themed party. People who went got to enjoy treats, and drinks, and even see…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 154th Annual Meeting & Dinner Celebration on November 7 at the DECC’s Lake Superior Ballroom. Chamber Vice President of Strategy & Policy Daniel Fanning appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast Thursday to discuss growth opportunities and challenges facing the business sector. This year’s event will focus…
DULUTH, Minn. – A tenant advocacy group holds a launch event at Duluth City Hall on Wednesday. Duluth Tenants, a group stemming from the Super PAC TakeAction Minnesota, held an event on steps of City Hall to announce their launch. Activists and community members shared their own experiences struggling with high rent, insecure housing, and uncaring landlords and property management…
“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC was sizzling with flavor on Tuesday as Upper Lakes Foods hosted it’s Fall Food Show. There was much to loaf at the venue from interactive demonstrations to fresh products, promotions and seminars. Upper Lakes Foods serves a range of customers from restaurants to schools, to healthcare settings, and far more. The show is designed to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seawall Construction Project has been chugging along, and on Tuesday Fox 21 gotten an update on the progress. The old seawall behind the DECC was failing leading to sinkholes and other issues, triggering the need for this project. The improved space will be much more resilient, enhance the connectivity between Bayfront and Canal Park, and…
SANDSTONE, Minn.–Can you imagine living in a jungle, a Barbie Dreamhouse, or even in the set of the hit tv show “Friends”? At the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, rescued hybrid cats get to live in these fun rooms. The Wildcat Sanctuary is known for their tigers and lions but today, they’re celebrating a new home for their hybrid cats. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend with a comedy double bill featuring The Impresario and Circe on Superior. Conductor Maria Sensi-Sellner and Singer Sarah Lawrence, who is also LOON’s General Artistic Director, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday ahead of opening night. The performances, set for Friday,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet police are investigating after a man was found dead in a tent. The body was discovered Oct. 18 between 218 TapHouse and a residence. The man is identified as Timothy Morse, 64, of Grand Marais. Police believe his body was in the tent for at least a month. Foul play is not suspected. Officials say the…
Randy Bolen, former mayor of Two Harbors, has died. Bolen, 48, died Oct. 22 with his parents by his side. His cause of death has not been published. According to his family, Bolen filled his life with service to his community, he was a part of the Two Harbors City Council, worked as an engineer for the Canadian National Railroad…
DULUTH, Minn. — After years of construction, Duluthians will be glad to hear that Brighton Beach is finally reopening. You might recall when Brighton Beach closed back in August of 2021. The beach endured years of erosion, leading to lengthy repairs. But now, they’re finally ready to welcome back the public. “What I will say, and I hope you will…
