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Minnesota Power presents grant to Hartley Nature Center

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power showed their support for the Hartley Nature Center with the presentation of a new grant for the center. The gift is for $6,000, and will be used to help build classroom enhancements, which will help support the center’s outdoor education for thousands of area students and their families, many of which have their own roots…

Three former Holiday Station Stores in Duluth to be permanently closed

Circle K Logo DULUTH, Min. – Holiday Station Stores around the northland recently went through rebranding to Circle K stores. Now three of those newly branded stores have closed with caution tape placed around the buildings or gas pumps. Those closures are permanent. A Circle K spokesman tells FOX21, “After a recent review of our operations, we made the business…

Gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) —An explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said. A plume of black smoke rose from Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, as emergency responders across the region gathered there. Bucks County emergency management officials reported that there were injuries, but had…

Treecycling drop-off sites are open

DULUTH, Minn. — Resource Renew’s Treecycling program opened up over the past weekend. Drop-off locations have been set up around the area. People can just drop off their Christmas trees free of charge for composting. Because they can only process organic material, the tree must be real and not flocked. Wreaths, garlands and other evergreen decorations made with wire cannot…

Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution after group home escape

Morgan Geyser, one of two Wisconsin girls charged with stabbing a classmate to impress the fictitious horror character Slender Man, sits in a Waukesha County Courtroom for a status hearing Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional horror villain known as Slender Man was ordered back…

Feds accuse Minntac of violating pregnant woman’s rights

US Steel Corporation Logo DULUTH, Min. –  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Steel – the company that runs Minntac. The lawsuit says the violated a pregnant woman’s rights. During her pregnancy she needed to avoid working on the most physically jarring machinery as an accommodation during her high-risk pregnancy. The lawsuit claims, “Instead…

Staff safety concerns forced temporary closure of two Duluth library branches

DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 has learned safety concerns by Duluth public library staff forced the closure of the downtown and West Duluth branches Friday and Saturday. On Monday, the city placed a Duluth police officer at the downtown branch out of an “abundance of caution,” according to a city spokesperson. The concerns focused around a man who was outside…

Minnesota Monsters CEO/GM Steve Walters Steps Downs From His Position With the Team

Walters' last day with the team is on January 2, 2026.

DULUTH, Minn.- General manager and CEO of the Minnesota Monsters, Steve Walters, has announced on social media that he has decided to step down from his position with the team. Walters made this announcement on Monday and confirmed this information with Fox21. Walters helped lead the Monsters to back-to-back ArenaMania Championships. He also helped the team transition to the AF1…

Residents at Ecumen Lakeshore meet and greet with Santa Claus

DULUTH, Minn.– Santa made a special early visit in Duluth today to cap off a month full of holiday celebrations. The residents at Ecumen Lakeshore were clearly on the nice list, because Santa came prepared with treats and a chance to meet and greet. But before that, the month has been filled with laughter, sing-alongs, and musical performances. Staff said…

Office of Inspector General Coordinating Council established to combat fraud

DULUTH, Minn.– The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is putting more resources toward preventing fraud across state, instead of being reactive. In September, the Office of Inspector General Council was formed by an Executive order from Governor Tim Walz. The announcement comes during a time the federal government is sounding the alarm on fraud they believe is roughly $9 billion…

Reward offered for information on pelican shooting

WISCONSIN.  — A cash reward is being offered for information related to Pelicans being shot in Wisconsin, including one in Ashland that survived lead poisoning from being shot. ‘Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy’ is offering $2,500 in this case. SEE PREVIOUS:Resident pelican rescued in Ashland SEE PREVIOUS: Rescued Pelican in Ashland was shot, rehabilitator says That…

Nominations open for the Good Neighbor Awards

DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth wants to know about your neighbor that goes above and beyond to make our community great! Online nominations are now open for Duluth’s 2nd annual Good Neighbor Awards. From picking up litter, to lending a hand, this award recognizes neighbors that show they care. Nominations must be submitted by midnight on December 31….

Hibbing Police Dept. raises over $4,000 for local cancer patients

Angel Fund Members Kari Kilen and Nicole Freeman, Commander Tim Stauty, Chief Steve Estey, Pink Patch Project Organizer Officer Brittany Dillinger and Angel Fund Executive Director Kelly Grinsteinner. HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department (HPD) raised $4,160 for local cancer patients through its Pink Patch Project. The Pink Patch project ran throughout the month of October and raised money…

Duluth Police Dept. sees significant spike in applications to join force

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa is celebrating a significant increase in applications to become Duluth police officers. The winter application process recently closed with 41 applicants, which Ceynowa said is unheard of. He said the department usually gets around 10 to 12 applicants. And on top of that, there is an increase in interest from lateral officers…

Minnesota Power terminates partnership with proposed NTEC in Superior

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Power has officially terminated its partnership with the proposed natural gas power plant in Superior known as NTEC. Minnesota Power said “permitting and litigation delays” around the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project are factors in the decision. This means, Minnesota Power customers will not receive energy from the plant — if it becomes a reality,…

Duluth police: Woman stabbed father in the back

DULUTH, Minn.  – Duluth police say a woman is accused of stabbing her own father in the back. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. Friday. A location was not given by the police department’s public information officer. Officials believe the 27-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis. Police located the woman a short time after the stabbing and made…

Players compete for final roster spots during World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series

DULUTH, Minn. — Hockey fans from across the world gathered at the Amsoil Arena this weekend to watch the U.S. take on Germany in the World Juniors pre-Tournament Series. The 3-game series provides players with the opportunity to compete for final roster spots on their respective World Juniors team, with the final rosters expected to be announced on Dec. 24….

Strikepoint handbell ensemble rings in the holiday spirit

DULUTH, Minn. –Strikepoint is recognized as one of the world’s top handbell ensembles. The group continues to share their music globally and locally, using concerts like their annual Christmas one at First United Methodist Church to help fund their concerts across the globe. The funding, much of which comes from generous donations, means the world to the ensemble. “Through our…

Lake Superior “Zoo Lights” in final weekend

DULUTH, Minn. — The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo’s “Zoo Lights” will be up for visitors to the zoo. The annual holiday tradition lets zoo-goers walk around the complex to see the “larger than life” critters along the paths, then head inside the zoo’s “Primate Conservation Center” to warm…

Man accused of attempting to kill ex-girlfriend was guilty of past animal abuse

Dave Bolden SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dave Bolden is being held in the Douglas County Jail on a $1,000,000 cash bond after being accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Superior Police say Bolden stabbed his ex-girlfriend at least seven times with box cuter on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at a residence on the 2800 block of Ogden Avenue in Superior….

Pete Stauber expresses concerns over newly proposed Canadian border crossing rules

DULUTH, Min. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Senator Kevin Cramer (ND), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) on Friday, December 19, 2026 sent a letter to the Canadian government inquiring about new border crossing rules that were just announced. Canada Border Services Agency announced that the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program will end on September 14, 2026. Rep. Stauber said…

Legacy Cannabis Grand Opening in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The grand opening of Legacy Cannabis in Minneapolis will be Saturday, December 20, 2025. This party also doubles at Legacy glassworks 9-year anniversary party. Legacy Cannabis is in the same location of Legacy Glassworks, making it a first-of-its-kind dispensary and glassblowing studio and gallery. Legacy Cannabis’ Duluth location became the state’s first licensed dispensary of marijuana on…

Lester Park Elementary Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Aspirus St. Luke’s Patients

Duluth, MN. — It’s the 23rd year of Students at Lester bringing the cheer to local hospital patients. Students delivered trees with handmade ornaments and gifts to patients at St. Lukes today. The students raised money for the gifts by doing chores. This yearly tradition began with a student that wanted to give back after his brothers life was saved…

ICE makes arrests at Ashland restaurant

ASHLAND, Wis. – US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Border Patrol made two arrests at an Ashland, Wisconsin restaurant on Monday, December 15, 2025. This all happened at Ashland Family Restaurant which is sometimes also called the “Chequamegon Family Restaurant”. The federal agencies told the Ashland Police Department they would be taking actions in the town, but would not…

Superior man charged with attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend

Dave Bolden SUPERIOR. Wis  – “I thought he was going to kill me” that is what the alleged victim of Dave Bolden said to law enforcement. Bolden is accused of attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at a residence on the 2800 block of Ogden Avenue in Superior. The victim said she had recently broken-up with…

Local CBD shop reacts to cannabis reclassification

SUPERIOR, Wis. — On Thursday, December 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the reclassification of cannabis, moving it from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Craig Sutherland of Sutherland CBD in Superior says the move fights the stigma surrounding cannabis. “It’s huge, the stigma it will still always be there a little bit, you…

Amazon Distribution Center tackling busy holiday season

DULUTH, Minn.– The holidays are here, and for many people, that means finding the perfect gift for their loved ones online. For the Amazon Distribution Center in Duluth, that means a significant increase in package deliveries. But the station manager said, it’s been like that for a while. “The holiday season for us started the day after Thanksgiving. We saw about…

USPS deadlines for shipping Christmas 2025 packages

DULUTH, Min. – Postal deadline are coming soon to ensure packages and letters arrive before Christmas 2025. December 16, 2025 was the recommended deadline for any service for international or military packages. Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25. Domestic Mail Class/Product Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) USPS Ground Advantage® Service Dec. 17 First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 17 Priority Mail® Service Dec. 18 Priority…

Duluth Public Schools Superintendent releases statement in response to ICE being in Twin Ports-area

John Magas DULUTH, Min,. – Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, “Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging.” The statement said in part, “We understand that many in our community are currently experiencing fear and uncertainty regarding immigration enforcement.  While we cannot control the actions of outside agencies, we want to…

Canada Border Services changing remote border crossing procedures

Flag Of Canada DULUTH, Min & OTTAWA – The Canada Border Services Agency is introducing new telephone reporting border crossings for remotes areas of US – Canadian border crossing. Effective September 14, 2026 the old Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program will end. That program allowed permit holders to cross ports of entry into Canada without physically present themselves at…

Superior stabbing victim says she broke up with suspect two weeks prior to attack

Victim says she was stabbed at least 12 times on her neck, face and head

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior woman, who is healing from a domestic-related stabbing that left lacerations all over her face, neck and head, spoke out to FOX 21 Thursday as the suspect – her former boyfriend — sat in jail on preliminary charges of attempted homicide and substantial battery. ‘I honestly believe that his intent was to kill me, and…

’12 Hours of Giving’ Blood Drive brings lifesaving blood during the holiday season

DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Twin Ports are giving the gift of life by donating blood during the Red Cross “12-Hours of Giving” Blood Drive at The Garden Event Center. As an official media sponsor, FOX21 is proud to be involved in Duluth’s first-ever 12 Hour Blood Drive, which began today and will continue throughout tomorrow. As a thank…

Hartel’s Disposal wraps up $75,000 gift for Salvation Army

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Salvation Army and Hartel’s Disposal have wrapped up their “Hartel’s Holiday Impact Challenge”. The challenge invited local businesses to “dump their donations” into a trash bin at Hartel’s, with the disposal company matching up to $75,000 in donations. At the end of the 2-week campaign, the contributions totaled approximately $8,000. Despite not reaching the goal,…

Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame set to build $70 million complex

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame officially announced its plans to build a $70 million complex in Inver Grove Heights. Natalie Darwitz, a former Eagan High School star and Hockey Hall of Famer, is leading the large project. The facility will feature a world-class interactive museum, an NHL-size sunken ice rink, event and performance space, and…

Portman Hockey’s 4th annual “Great Skate” postponed

DULUTH, Minn. — Messy weather has forced Portman Hockey to postpone their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. The event typically signals the “official start” of Portman’s outdoor hockey season. The “Great Skate” fundraiser has consistently been a family-friendly, community-favorite event with food, games, and activities for all ages. Money raised goes toward the organization’s equipment, programs and rink improvements. More information,…

St. Lukes Foundation “Boot Drive” gives warm clothes to patients

DULUTH, Minn. — The re-freezing temperatures may be catching some people off guard, and for patients at Aspirus St. Lukes who may not have the best clothing for the cold, the St. Lukes Foundation is doing what they can to help. The foundation’s Boot Drive is focused on gathering new and lightly used winter clothing for patients at the clinic…

Police are investigating link between Brown shooting and killing of MIT professor, AP sources say

A police vehicle is parked at an intersection near crime scene tape at Brown University, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Providence, R.I., following a Saturday shooting at the university. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Six days into the investigation into last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University, authorities said Thursday that they’re looking into a connection between that…

About half of Medicaid’s $18B in claims paid to Minnesota programs may be fraudulent, official says

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were…

Minnesota Monsters moving to AMSOIL Arena for 2026 season

Minnesota Monsters Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Monsters have signed a deal to host games in the AMSOIL Arena for the 2026 season. The squad, previously known as the Duluth Harbor Monster, played their games in the DECC Arena. Home games will be May 22nd, May 30th, June 22nd, July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th. Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve…

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

Greg Biffle headshot, former race car driver UPDATE: Former race driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said. The business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles (72 kilometers)…

Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the…

Prosecutor says 14 Minnesota programs are targeted for fraud and the state is swamped with crime

  First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Giovanna Dell’Orto) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least 14 state-run programs in Minnesota have been flagged for fraud, a prosecutor said Thursday as he announced new charges in several schemes. First Assistant U.S….