DULUTH, MN – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory is launching its 2025 Science on Deck series this summer, inviting the public aboard the research vessel Blue Heron for hands-on science experiences. Scientist Cody Sheik joined Fox 21 live on the morning newscast with more information. The first event is set for Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — Local 101 in Duluth is once again opening up their Ernest Butler and Pamela Wutz Scholarship to those looking to explore a career in fighting fires. The scholarship, which has been given out each year since 2021, is funded by the Local 101 Firefighters Union, as they hope to give a helping hand to prospective members…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people went “bananas” in Lincoln Park, on Saturday, for the first ever Going Bananas Run. The 5K was in partnership with Project Joy, a non-profit steered towards ending food insecurity in the Northland. Over 430 runners dressed up in giant bananas, all in hopes to beat the gorilla released after a 2-minute head start. If…
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Daniel Hawley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Hawley’s chambers will be in Aitkin in Aitkin County. Hawley is replacing the Honorable Erik J. Askegaard. In a news release Governor Walz said, “(Hawley has had a) distinguished career, marked by a breadth…
Point of origin of the Horse River Fire, which is a tree that was struck by lightning. DULUTH, Minn. & ELY, Minn. – The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) teams will start to dismantle a remote work site area and remove non-essential firefighting equipment from the House River Fire area. The fire is burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
DULUTH, Minn. – Business Owner Chris Adatte has announced he’s running for Duluth City Council. He’s running for the seat for District Two. Adatte says one important thing that he wants to do is to provide good reasons, meaning jobs. for UMD and St. Scholastica students to stay in Duluth after graduation. He wants them to stay local and not…
BRITT, MN — An early morning fire broke out Friday at the former Elroy Supper Club, which had been converted into a residence. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a passerby called 911 around 4:37 a.m. on June 6 after spotting flames coming through the roof of the building located in the 7200 block of Britt Bypass, about…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth-native will take to the sky in the up coming Duluth Air Show. Jon Melby has been flying in air shows for about 25-years., and now is finally coming to his hometown to fly. Melby attended Congdon Park Elementary, Ordean Junior High School, and East High School. Melby says flying in the Duluth Air Show will…
DULUTH, Minn. – City councilors affirm a permit for the ‘Safe Bay’ lot at the Vineyard Church, allowing operations to continue. At a Special Meeting on Thursday, the Duluth City Council voted 6-0 to affirm a permit that was issued for the ‘Safe Bay’ lot at the Vineyard Church. Safe Bay was forced to cease operations after a May 23…
6/6/25 UPDATE: The identity of the cliff diver near a Gilbert mine pit has been identified. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Axel John Jurva of Virginia, MN. Yesterday, Authorities recovered the body of a missing cliff diver. The victim’s friend on-scene reported seeing Axel resurface, but then disappearing back into the water. ORGINIAL STORY: Authorities recovered the body…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken. Police say Storbakken was last seen on Monday, May 5 in the downtown Duluth area. He is described as being a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with a faded eagle tattoo on the back of his left hand. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts, you’re…
DULUTH, Minn. — Downtown Duluth and Canal Park are a bit more colorful now. Volunteers were out planting flowers in the streetscape planters. This is part of Downtown Duluth’s yearly beautification project. Hanging baskets with complimentary flowers will be installed closer to Grandma’s Marathon Weekend. About 70 planters were filled over the past two days. “It’s so great to see…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s a new event joining the Festival of Sail this year. The Superior High Dive Challenge will see 10 internationally ranked high divers competing individually and in pairs from a 65-foot-tall platform. There will also be exhibition and practice diving leading up to the events. This is the first year of this competition, with hopes that it…
MINNESOTA.–The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management held its first cannabis license lottery on Thursday. The lottery determines which applicants can move forward in the states adult-use cannabis licensing process. Nearly 800 applicants were vying for 249 licenses in Thursdays lottery. The license types include cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness and retailer. The competition was high as the lottery saw general applicants and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen Mansion is gearing up for an exciting summer season, with free events, specialty tours, and scenic experiences on the shores of Lake Superior. Marketing Manager Mike Mayou joined FOX 21 to share what’s ahead, including the return of the popular Concerts on the Pier, celebrating its 10th anniversary this July and August. Starting June 4th, Glensheen’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Nurses Association, the union representing around 15,000 nurses across the state are pushing to ensure safe staffing. This push comes as the current contracts between the MNA and seven hospital systems across the state come to end, including those of Aspirus St. Luke’s and Essentia Health nurses. “In 2022 nurses fought hard to win some…
DULUTH, Minn. – A local business owner is making another run for Duluth city council at large. Asher Estrin-Haire, the owner of Stitchcraf Quilt Factory in Lakeside, is making his second run for Duluth City Council. Estrin-Haire is running for one of the two ‘at-large’ seats that are up for election in November. The small business owner said he would…
EVELETH, Minn. – A wildfire at the Leonidas Overlook in Eveleth was intentionally set, charges allege. ‘Wildfire arson’ charges were filed Wednesday against 59-year-old Daniel Dean Kruse, accused of starting a Jun. 3rd fire at the Leonidas Overlook in Eveleth. According to the criminal complaint, Eveleth police received a call around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday for reports of a “large…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.– More than 400 students are attending the Wildfire Academy this year. It’s located at Minnesota North College Itasca Campus. As for the drive to join this line of work, it’s different for everybody. “Well, living in northeastern Minnesota, there’s a lot of fire, and there’s a need for support. I work for Superior National Forest, and I’ve…
DULUTH, Minn. — Enger Golf Course has partnered with First Tee Minnesota to start some summer programming. First Tee Minnesota is a non-profit youth development organization. The goal is to teach life skills and develop self-confidence through golf. These sessions are for kids ages six through seventeen and broken into age groups. This program is beginner friendly; clubs and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is unveiling three new animals. Koto and Mahaka are fossa brothers. Fossa are sleek and curious carnivores native to Madagascar. These animals are also agile and intelligent. They can even climb down trees headfirst, which is a rare trick for mammals. They were last at the Abilene Zoo in Texas. Koto and Mahaka are…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lyric Opera of the North is raising the curtain on a milestone—its 20th anniversary season—with a new production of Die Fledermaus. Conductor Dirk Meyer and star baritone Lee Gregory joined Fox 21’s morning newscast Wednesday to share more about the upcoming production. The operetta, filled with bubbles, waltzes, and masked ball mischief, holds special meaning for…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet police say a missing couple was last seen in McGregor. The search for a missing Cloquet couple entered its second week. According to Cloquet police, Daniel Latterell, 64, and his partner Jane Korpela, 62, were last seen on May 25th and have not been in contact with family or friends since. On Wednesday, police said they…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum was honored for Outstanding Practice in the field. The Association of Children’s Museums chose Duluth Children’s Museum because of its ‘Discovery for All’ initiative. That initiative provides free access to the museum for those one EBT, WIC, or Medical Assistance. The award helps them to continue funding and expanding on their outreach to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The group in charge of Incline Village, a proposed complex with apartments, condos and retail on the site of the old Central High School, has received a warning letter saying it is not lived up to some of its agreements with Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA). DEDA Executive Director Tricia Hobbs sent the letter to Luzy Ostreicher…
NORTHLAND, Minn. — Mosquito season has arrived, but one local entrepreneur is adding a fashionable twist to bug repellent. Barb Owen-Boerger, founder of Getaway Kimonos, joined FOX 21’s morning show to showcase her stylish solution for keeping insects at bay. Click here for more information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The 30th annual Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake raises $315,650 to help people living with ALS. The Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake has brought anglers out for 30 years to ‘cast for a cure’ for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease.’ This year, the tournament reeled in a record…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was education day with the Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium on Monday. The Huskies welcomed students, teachers, and schools to their game on Monday. It was to reward students for all their hard work throughout the school year. It was a way for the student to enjoy a day of baseball, camaraderie, and community spirit at…
DULUTH, Minn. — An air quality alert has been released across Minn. as wildfire smoke makes its way throughout the state. Due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada, the entire state of Minn. has been issued an air quality alert by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This alert will remain in effect until noon on Wednesday, June 4, as the…
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the first time ever the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a “Maroon Alert” which means hazardous air quality. The alert is issued from Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Maroon Alert is for Northwest Minnesota including the areas generally from Red Lake to the north and west including…
DULUTH, Minn. — Union Gospel Mission is in the process of a three year plan that aims to transition its services to a new space. The future Mission Engagement Center would be constructed across from the St. Louis County Government Center. The new location would include hygiene and laundry facilities and a much larger dining hall and kitchen. Currently the mission…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wired Whisker has been the cat’s meow for the Duluth area, and tomorrow, there’s lots to celebrate. From 10 Am to 4 PM, they will be joined by 18 vendor and rescue partners for a maker’s market. Throughout the year, the business has seen quite the success. And for one of the workers, she told FOX 21 seeing…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– A handful of graduates are walking the stage today, celebrating 9 months of hard work and ton of impactful job experience. The internship caters to members of the working force with disabilities. And it gives them the opportunity to experience rotations throughout the Superior Essentia. It was there they got to learn how to be a good coworker,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Along the wavy seawall of Duluth’s inner port sits a heart-shape sign of admiration and love for the city of Duluth. “I came up with the idea a couple of years ago because I was in Chile and Argentina. They have these big signs like this and I thought that would be a perfect thing to have…
Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke through Monday, June 2, for all of Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn. & DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2. The affected area includes all of Minnesota and Tribal Nations. The…
ST. PAUL/BRIMSON, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials announced recovery efforts are now underway for areas affect by wildfires. These efforts will be worked on simultaneously across the state like repairing infrastructure, roads, and telephone poles. So far this fire season, Minnesota has seen nearly 1,100 fires that burned more than 48,ooo acres, which is well…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — After a vote by the city council, Essentia Health will officially take over ownership of the Essentia clinic building in Virginia. The facility was previously only leased by Essentia, but the City of Virginia will eventually transfer its ownership. Essentia will be committing around $8 million towards repairs of the building over two years. The agreement includes…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing School District is addressing a $2.6 million shortfall, which the school board has approved a motion to pursue a referendum. The Superintendent of Hibbing Schools Richard Aldrich says that the increasing costs and lowering enrollment numbers has led the district to this shortfall. This year to address the $2.6 million in reductions Hibbing Schools had…
EVELETH, Minn. -The St. Louis County prosecutor dismisses charges against four Hells Angels members accused of kidnapping and assault in 2023. Four members of the Iron Range Hells Angels had their charges dismissed on Wednesday. Jerand Paul French, Eric Anthony Newman, Paul Anthony Debelak, and Jake Douglas Novaczyk were cleared of charges for a kidnapping and sexual assault that allegedly…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon is coming up quickly, kicking off the summer tourism season. According to their economic impact report: Last year the event brought around 40 million dollars into the community, nearly doubling their 2019 report of 21 million. This year, at 9,000 participants, the race is one of the top 10 marathons in the US, while being…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center has announced its summer programming. They’ll have events for Lake Superior Day in July and National Lighthouse Day in August. The Tall Ships Fest is also returning this July. These events and others help bring in more visitors to the museum and promote the mission of the center. “A lot of people…
HIBBING, Minn.– One Hibbing community member says, the process of helping put together her new habitat for humanity home has been a “heartwarming and humbling” experience. Since 2006, the North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity has been helping people become homeowners. Officials are calling today a day of celebration, as members of the community gathered to see the home…
DULUTH, Minn.– Back on May 14th, Stepping on Up alongside CHUM in Duluth expanded their ‘Safe Bay’ Program to the Vineyard Church. It’s an opportunity for those living in their vehicles to have a secure place to park overnight. A big reason for this expansion, The Damiano Center is also undergoing an expansion of their own. But now, an appeal…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — After relocating to across the bridge, C. Reiss Company’s new Superior shipping facility getting in the swing of things. Wednesday state and local officials, including Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, got a glimpse of the work that has been done since the opening of the dock earlier this year. Increasing water levels promoted the move from Duluth to…
Duluth, Minn. — Gordy’s Hi-Hat is revving up for its annual Curbside Classic Car Show, happening Thursday, May 29 from 5 to 7 PM! Co-owner Sever Lundquist, along with his kids Wilk and Kennedy, joined Fox 21 on the morning show to share more about the beloved event. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating two vulnerable individuals who have been missing since Sunday, May 25th. 64-year-old Daniel Latterell and 62-year-old Jane Korpela were last seen near Cloquet Avenue and 16th Street in Cloquet. Police have expressed concerns for their mental health and overall safety. Daniel Latterell is described as 5 feet 9 inches…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A St. Louis County deputy was choked by a man after giving him a ride, charges say. Gideon Joseph Martin, 37 of Duluth, was charged with Monday’s assault on a St. Louis County deputy. Martin allegedly wrapped his arms around the deputy’s neck from behind during an assault that lasted around 20 seconds, according to the charges….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Damiano Center received a new grant for their re-entry assistance project. The Re-Entry Assistance project aims at helping those recently released from jail, prison, and treatment programs. It provides things like new clothing and hygiene products. They also can provide bus passes or gas cards for people to get to appointments and job interviews. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has announced its new CEO. Kevin Beardsley will be officially taking over as CEO on June 3rd, following current CEO Deb Deluca’s retirement. Beardsley has served as Chief Financial Officer to the Authority since 2014. “Some of the first priorities, obviously, is going to be replacing myself as CFO, so that’ll be…
BRIMSON, Minn. — On Wednesday, the National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) assumed command of both the Jenkins Creek and Horse River Fires. Jenkins Creek fire in the distance. Camp House fire in the forefront. The Jenkins Creek Fire is still 84% contained and is has burned 16,089 acres. Unstaffed Aerial System (UAS/drone) flights detected multiple heat sources in the south…
