Adam Thielen Retirement Post DULUTH, Min. – In a story on Instagram, former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement. The post with word “retires” behind picture of Thielen said in part, “what a ride it has been! 13 years what a blessing!” The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen in early December, allowing the 13-year veteran…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Wednesday, Super One Foods presented The Salvation Army with two check donations. During the Christmas season Miners Inc. conducted its annual register campaign across Super One’s 45 locations. Shoppers could donate by rounding up during checkout, this season raising over $112,000. Through Miner’s Match, an additional check of $50,000 was presented to The Salvation Army. “The Miner’s match…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community yoga is held every Wednesday at 190º Coffee and Tea in partnership with Roam Yoga. Roam Yoga co-owners Kate Horvath and Miriam Hanson Rogotzke joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show to talk about the free Wednesday classes, upcoming retreats, and the benefits of yoga. Classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and feature…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families can explore the Great Lakes Aquarium at a discounted rate this winter through its weekly Wonder Wednesday program. Elleyna Igo, Early Childhood Coordinator at the Great Lakes Aquarium, joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show Wednesday to share more about the program and what families can expect. Wonder Wednesday runs every Wednesday from November 5,…
DULUTH, Minn.– With Minnesota experiencing a seemingly normal winter season this year, it’s been a busy stretch of time for the members aboard the SPAR. “We started to hear what how much trouble boats were having coming in and out of Duluth and the Great Lakes district, our Coast Guard headquarters had us turn around and get right back up…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 30th year of the NorthShore Inline Marathon will bring about the largest edition of the race yet, as the annual Twin Ports event has been added to the 2026 World Inline Cup (WIC) schedule. The promotion means more prize money, status as a “PremiumClass” event on the circuit, and recognition as the only scheduled stop for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland celebrated young local leaders with their annual “Youth of the Year” awards. During the event, various judges interviewed the award nominees and heard every kid’s story, with the judges then selecting one “Youth of the Year” winner. The winner would go on to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD finished its $25 million overhaul of the college’s main production kitchen. The kitchen was originally built in 1971 to serve 800 students, but today, it serves 9,000, and that meant it was more than time for a major upgrade. After years of planning and nearly two years of construction, a new, state-of-the-art kitchen is now cooking…
DULUTH, Minn. — Native Duluthian Shawn Sevela (R) announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 8B. Shawn Savela is a lifelong Duluth resident. He says he’s seeking the seat to address fraud, reduce over-taxation and regulation, and restore confidence in Minnesota’s public institutions. Savela says he would create a state oversight office called Minnesota Doge to audit government programs and…
Oglala Sioux Tribe Flag (AP) – The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members who were arrested in Minneapolis on Friday have been transferred…
John Deon Herring DULUTH. Min. – Branden Russell King has been arrested accused of shooting and killing Chazz Toney on October 10, 2025. The indictment filed in St. Louis County court explained the alleged facts of the investigation. It does not explain a motive. That indictment does not mention John Herring, but Toney’s name is mention with Herring in other…
A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S….
Axsel Davian Ibarraa EVELETH, Min. – Eveleth Police say Axsel Davian Ibarra, 22, Eveleth sexually assault two teens. The probable cause statement says Ibarra invited two teens to his apartment. The three were watching a movie and listening to music, plus playing a card game. Police department says Ibarra was giving the teens alcohol. Ibarra is then accused of becoming…
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. ST PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says at least six prosecutors, including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, have resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. Governor Walz…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police have arrested a man after a downtown jewelry store was robbed Tuesday morning. The call for help came in around 9:50 a.m. for a report of a robbery at Security Jewelers at 307 W. Superior Street. After officers talked to the store’s employees, a 24-year-old man was identified as a suspect. Employees told police the…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, left, runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison…
DULUTH, Minn. — A teen is seriously injured after he was hit by a bus in Linclon park According to Duluth police, at around 10 a.m., they responded to a report of a 15-year-old boy who had been hit by a DTA Stride bus. The teen sustained significant injuries from the hit and, according to officials, was transported to a…
Sheriff Pat Eliasen COOK COUNTY, Minn. — Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen announced his retirement on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, Sheriff Eliasen said he made the decision not to seek another term as Cook County Sheriff and to retire from public service. “Law enforcement has been more than a career for me; it has been a calling rooted in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department officially has its new Armored Rescue Vehicle in service for high-risk situations. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, the purchase has been decades in the making. “That’s my biggest fear, is that we have to put people in harm’s way for an extended period of time without having proper equipment there to deal…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Family Freedom Center partnered with the Minnesota Monsters to put on a free youth football clinic on Monday. The Family Freedom Center is a non-profit organization that serves the youth and families in the community through various programs, including the football clinic. The event aimed to bring the community together while providing the youth with the…
Duluth, Minn. — The topic of ICE started tonight’s city council meeting in Duluth with police chief Mike Ceynowa taking to the podium. Chief Ceynowa addressed concerns by some in the community that the duluth police department is working with ICE. The chief says the police department does work with Homeland Security Investigations as a partner on the Lake Superior…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – FOX21 has obtained an initial draft of the Quality Improvement Plan given to Community Action Duluth (CAD) by the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF). The plan is a roadmap the state believes CAD needs to use to improve operations. The document lists 15 “identified deficiencies” within Community Action Duluth. These…
Branden Russell King DULUTH, Min. – An apparently mistake in identity lead to a man being shot in Duluth, that is according to court documents. An indictment claims a person was shot accidently on October 9, 2025 when then intent was to kill Chazz Toney. Toney was then killed the next day, October 10, 2025. The statement of probable cause…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild announced on Monday that he will be running for re-election. Hauschild’s announcement comes during his 3rd year of his current term, representing Minnesota’s 3rd District. During his announcement, Hauschild, a DFL-er, reflected on his contributions to northeastern Minnesota, from tax relief to supporting trades and union workers. Hauschild says his goals remain…
Morgan Sylvester Johnson NORTHOME, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation says a caregiver at a Lutheran Social Services facility in Northhome sexual assaulted a vulnerable adult. The report from DHS says the caregiver helped the vulnerable adult get into bed. The caregiver then got into that bed with the vulnerable adult and began to kiss them. …
Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration…
(Northshore Inline Marathon) DULUTH, Minn. — The NorthShore Inline Marathon has earned a spot in the 2026 World Inline Cup(WIC) schedule. 2026 World Inline Cup Schedule The race, scheduled for September 17, 2026, will now be a part of the WIC provisional 2026 race calendar. Other locations on the calendar include Switzerland, France, Germany, and Portugal. Officials say the race is…
DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this morning at Denfeld High School, a large crowd of students gathered to make their voices heard as they peacefully protested against ICE. The walk out gathering was filled with chants, and signs to express their feelings surrounding ice escalations in the state. Duluth Public School officials told FOX 21, the kids were practicing their first…
CLEVELAND, Ohio. — Iron ore trade in the Great Lakes has fallen 12.8% in 2025. According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Shipments of iron ore totalled 4.2 million tons in December, an 8.8% drop compared to 2024. Officials say shipments were also…
DULUTH, Min. – A staff person at a residential facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility. Yet with those allegations, the staff person is still able to care for vulnerable adults according to Minnesota state regulations. The state report where the…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Airlines Allegiant and Sun Country have combined to form what officials say is a “leisure-focused airline.” Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction valued around $1.5 billion. With access to Sun Country’s international network, the combined airline will offer current Allegiant customers access to expanded service from its small and mid-sized cities to…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 52-team bags tournament raised $12,000 Saturday to help support local families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The tournament teams at The Other Place included law enforcement and fire departments from around the area. Money raised from the tourney and raffle items will go to the Northland Lights Foundation. The event was put on by the…
Courtesy: Associated Press Tensions between some Minnesotans and the way ICE is using force in the state continue to be very raw for locals and in cities across the country. Over the weekend, people gathered in Duluth to protests ICE. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security said over the weekend it has arrested hundreds of illegal aliens in Minnesota since…
DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports residents gathered at Lake Avenue and Superior Street during a weekend of nationwide protests following the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Organized by the Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America, Anti-Imperialist Action, and the Northwoods Socialist Collective, the protest focused on ICE’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Wedding Show took over the DECC for their 38th year. Hosted by Lundeen Productions, the venue was packed with brides, grooms, wedding parties, and guests as more than 125 exhibits filled the space. From elegant gowns and formalwear to venues, DJs, photographers, and florists. Even a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, as well as a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wrapped up its annual outdoor hockey jamboree fundraiser today. The event brought players and families together for a weekend of outdoor hockey, food, and family-friendly fun, while raising money to support local youth hockey players. This year, the Jamboree also celebrated those who stepped up to support the hockey association after it…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes visited Superior over the weekend to host a roundtable discussion with local leaders and health care providers about rising health care costs. This discussion is part of Barnes’ Wisconsin Way’ tour, which he began after launching his 2026 campaign for Governor. Barnes says he is looking to expand BadgerCare to…
Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer there and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful. (AP video: Mike Householder) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer, Minnesota’s Twin…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fans of the iconic Nicolas Cage gathered at the Duluth Depot for the 4th annual “Caged In,” a free event celebrating the actor and the lasting impact of his films. Attendees enjoyed screenings of three Nicolas Cage movies, including “Left Behind”, “The Rock”, and “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Along with trivia and prizes, all while celebrating…
CLOQUET, Minn. — A community gathering took place in Cloquet honoring the life of Renee Nicole Good, while also protesting ICE’s presence in Minnesota. The 37 year old and mother of three was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026. More than 100 people coming together for a peaceful candlelight vigil hosted…
SANDSTONE, Minn.– When choosing to take on winter sports, many people tend to choose skiing and snowboarding. But the Ice Climbing Festival in Sandstone, takes things to the extreme. For over two decades, Sandstone has held the not so hidden gem in the Robinson Quarry Park. Brave adventurers from both near and far gather here for this bone chilling experience….
CLOQUET, Minn. –Underneath the bright lights on a winter night in Cloquet, the sound of skis slicing through the air has become both familiar and growing. The Cloquet Nordic Ski Club has introduced kids to ski jumping and cross-country skiing for over 60 years. “Our goal is just to have kids have fun. We don’t push any kids off jumps….
CLOQUET, Minn. — Treasure Chest Games has been open for just over a week, and business has been promising. They opened with a bang on New Year’s Eve with a tournament with some very lucky gamers getting some valuable cards. Previously operating as an online storefront, the brick-and-mortar storefront provides space for in-person play and the ability to browse the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior is about to power up a new project. A solar array, two years in the making, is set to go live this spring, generating between five and fifteen percent of campus power needs. The 440-kilowatt, ground-mounted array was installed this summer southwest of Ross Hall on former soccer fields. Project leaders say it…
US Virgin Islands Police Department Logo ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands (KVRR) – A Detroit Lakes woman died after she was attacked by a shark in the Virgin Islands. According to the Virgin Islands Police Dept., 56 year-old Arlene Lillis lost an arm in the attack before she died from her injuries. The attack happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 8,…
Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city, the district said….
A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. Misrepresented and fabricated images spread widely on social media in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman, Renee Good, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday. Soon after the shooting,…
Duluth Schools Logo DULUTH, Min. – Secondary Schools in the Duluth School District took a moment of silence at 10am on January 9, 2026. It was part of Governor Tim Walz declaring it to be a “Day of Unity”. In the announcement Governor Walz, “encouraged individuals, businesses, faith institutions, and organizations to observe a moment of silence at 10:00 am,…
Minnesota Department of Human Services Logo DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Human Services have announced in a press release that it is set begin a freeze on new provider enrollments in 13 categories of Medicaid services which it deems at a high risk for fraud. A start date for the freeze is not yet determined, with the pause…
NORTH STAR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — After more than a decade of planning and persistence, broadband internet is finally expanding to four of St. Louis County’s most rural townships. In an era where internet access is often taken for granted, many families in rural parts of the county have long struggled with limited or unreliable service. Leaders say geography and distance…
