ELY, Minn. — Former President Jimmy Carter teamed up with the Friends of the Boundary Waters during his administration, to help back up his efforts around the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. “There’s been a lot of sacrifice, a lot of victory too, and not all of those sacrifices accumulated into what we have today,” said Riley Smith. Riley Smith…
At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., officials said Thursday. Crews were still searching for other casualties but did not believe there were any survivors, which would make it the deadliest…
DULUTH, Minn. — Megan Lidd, Recreation Specialist with Duluth Parks and Rec, joined us on the FOX 21 morning newscast to preview the Cold Front event happening this Saturday, February 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at Bayfront Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature snow play, dog sled rides, curling, ice skating, sledding, fat biking, and more. Categories: Coffee…
DULUTH, Minn. – The man, who authorities allege sold fentanyl laced oxycontin that caused the overdose death of a Duluth woman in 2023, was arrested on murder charges Tuesday afternoon. Jason Allen Nelson, 32, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of 3rd-degree murder by means of selling or distributing fentanyl. A warrant for his arrest, according to St. Louis County…
ELY, Minn.– The city of Ely is gearing up for one of their biggest seasonal events, and they’re wasting no time getting the prep work done. The Ely Winter Fest is a 10 day event celebrating the season with numerous activities. Volunteers from the Rock Country Masonry is hard at work preparing 4,000-pound snow cubes. Snow sculptors from around the…
COOK, Minn. — A bus crash sent two students to the hospital this morning after the school bus landed in a ditch. At around 8:12 a.m. on Jan. 29, emergency services responded to a report of a single school bus accident on Olsen Rd. E. near the Northwoods School. The school bus slid off the road, struck two trees,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — After 43 years in business, Wood Magic in Hermantown is closing its doors. The long-standing business was known for custom cabinetry, curtains, and gifts. While they have stopped doing custom cabinetry, there are still 8 rooms full of various gifts and decor, from Sandicast figurines to Fenton art glassware. The owner shared her message for their customers….
DULUTH, Minn. — “He wanted to change things, and he changed his destiny through hard work, determination and discipline,” Marc Vesterstein, son of Duluth businessman Paul Vesterstein said. Born in Estonia in 1928, Paul Vesterstein was merely a teenager when he found himself fighting in WWII. “His parents had been separated from him, and he was forced to defend his…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse is gearing up for an upcoming showcase of The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong at the Northshore Theatre. Stars Dan Prevette, who plays Robert portraying Thomas Colleymoore, and Alyson Enderle, who brings Annie the Stage Manager to life, joined the morning show to discuss the production. The comedy will be running from January 31…
DULUTH, Minn. – A woman was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, after a hit and run at the intersection of 12th avenue east and 2nd street. At around 11:30 am Tuesday, police responded to reports that a woman was struck by a vehicle while using the crosswalk. The vehicle took off, while the woman was taken to the…
AURORA, Minn. – A woman faces multiple charges after officers allege she “calmly” admitted to igniting the blaze that spread through her townhome. Authorities say they’ve charged 35-year-old Stephanie Dawn Beddo with 1st-degree arson for allegedly setting fire to her townhome in the Iron Gate Apartment complex. Police say they responded to the complex around 3:45 pm Friday for reports…
ELY, Minn.– Following the death of former president Jimmy Carter, he left behind quite the legacy for the Boundary Waters. After his recent death back in December, Friends of the Boundary Waters are looking back at his impact fondly. During Carter’s presidency, he teamed up with the Friends of the Boundary Waters. Together they passed numerous bills and acts promising…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man accused of stabbing his stepfather in West Duluth Jan. 24 is facing a serious charged for the crime. Nolan Shane-Peanuts Leeson, 25, of Duluth is charged with second-degree assault. The stabbing happened at his mother’s home on the 4800-hundred block of West 5th Street, according to authorities. The criminal complaint said Leeson’s mother told…
DULUTH, Minn. — The USA Curling hosted a national championship in Duluth, it’s first time hosting in 17 years. 16 teams looked to compete head-to-head in the 2025 USA Curling National Championship. Eight men and eight women’s team looked to sweep the competition, hoping to advance to the World Championships and represent Team USA. This year’s line-up featured a wide array…
DULUTH, Minn. — In just the last year, Second Harvest Northland has reported an increase in their food distribution programs, serving up an additional 370,000 meals. Second Harvest Northland services 15 counties in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Through the organization’s food shelves, on-site meal program, and tribal organizations, they have increased food distribution by 4%, which equated to about…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local artist duo held a pop-up show in the Duluth City Hall Rotunda. The pair of artists created a vibrant interactive art installation, spreading color and joy to the heart of the civic center. The installation is inspired by an indigenous story called the “Two Wolves.” The story explores the internal struggle of having two opposing…
KEEWATIN, Minn. — A “catastrophic failure” of a pipe Sunday morning caused significant water damage at Keewatin Elementary, forcing the school to be closed through at least Tuesday, Jan. 28, according to Principal Dr. Rae Villebrun. Cafeteria “We are currently working with Service Master, IEA, our custodial/maintenance staff, and insurance company to ensure the building is ready for the students…
In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21’s Lucretia Free sits down with Pastor Brian Cornell of Northwood United Methodist Church. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newsmakers
DULUTH, Minn. — A 49-day strike ended Sunday between Essentia Health and 70 employees at its Deer River Hospital. On Sunday evening, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents the Deer River workers, said Essentia “significantly” improved its latest offer compared to the original offer before the strike began. SEIU said the agreement includes a 12 percent raise…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together. The justices unanimously agreed with House Democratic leaders who argued that a quorum in the House was 68 members under the state…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local music school held a grand opening Saturday for its new location in the Lakeside neighborhood. Northerly School for Music has opened in the Lakeside area, after moving from its old location in Downtown Duluth. Northerly has a staff of teachers who provide people of all ages with lessons on various instruments. One-on-one lessons are offered…
DULUTH, Minn. — A popular Duluth clothing store has reopened in a new location after a two-year hiatus. Free Air Life Co. held its grand opening for its new location on Saturday. The store is now inside the Zenith Basecamp building in Lincoln Park. It’s filled with items that are sustainable and support outdoor adventure. The name, Free Air Life,…
DULUTH, Minn. — On the evening of Friday, Jan. 24, Duluth Police responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4800 block of W 5th St. around 5:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located two people with non-life-threating injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment. One individual was detained, taken to a local hospital for…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new permanent housing facility has been completed in Duluth, providing housing to single adults who have experienced homelessness. Plover Place is owned and operated by the Duluth Salvation Army. One Roof Housing developed and constructed the two buildings, which consists of 24 units. Four of those units are reserved for veterans and each building has a…
CLOQUET, Minn.– ‘Heart Berry’ is a woman and native owned store, and they back in 2023. The store was by inspired a strong desire to teach and share art with the Cloquet community. “I started out as a moccasin maker and beadwork artist. And really quickly saw that my community really wanted cultural art. I really wanted to teach cultural…
DULUTH, Minn.– After what was initially thought to be just a burst pipe situation at Animal Allies, turned out to be so much worse. The shelter posted on their Facebook page last Friday, showing the damage resulting from the flood. The animals living there are all safe. Staff told FOX 21 that the leakage is from their sprinkler system as…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior Zoo experienced two broken pipes on Wednesday night. This resulted in flooding from the ceiling in several areas of the main building. No animals or staff were injured from the flooding. Staff ran several large fans to help dry out portions of the affected areas. Only one side of the lower level had to be…
DULUTH, Minn. — January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Nearly 4 million Americans are affected by glaucoma, but shockingly, half of them don’t even know they have it. Dr. Cole Swiston, an ophthalmologist at Essentia Health, has devoted his career to glaucoma care and appeared on the Fox 21 morning show Friday to share more about the condition. Categories: Coffee Conversation,…
MINNESOTA — Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota are looking to build a more sustainable future together with $1 billion dollars investment over the several years. Both organizations’ leaders have proposed the formation of a new non-profit health care organization, which aims to improve patient outcomes, expand access to health care, and combine both institution’s visions towards a stronger…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has opened registration for its Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy is happening every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. from March 4 until May 20. The free interactive presentations and tours will show you the inner workings of a dozen departments within the Sheriff’s Office, including the Jail, 911…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s oldest water mains caused quite a mess at one of Duluth’s busiest intersections Wednesday night, which went into a second night Thursday. The break was reported around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Superior Street and Mesaba Avenue. City utility crews were dispatched just before 11 p.m. Wednesday as bubbles were pouring out of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Years of lawsuits, multiple fires and several suggested solutions later, the former Kozy Bar and Apartments in Downtown Duluth is coming down. The Pastoret Terrace, commonly known as the Kozy, has been the subject of legal battles for a decade and a half. The city of Duluth has wanted to clear the dilapidated complex that sits at…
PROCTOR, Minn. — One ‘awesome’ local principal has won the Minnesota Principal of the Year award. Mr. Awsumb at Proctor Middle School didn’t go into the job for winning awards, but spent some time sharing with us the dedication that led to getting that recognition. With a flurry of fist bumps for everyone who passes him, It’s no surprise that…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over who should control the state House of Representatives. Democratic representatives have stayed away from the state Capitol since the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 14 in an effort to prevent the House from…
MINNESOTA – This last deer season was considered a successful one for northern Minnesota hunters. On Wednesday, the Minnesota DNR released the results from the 2024 hunting season. Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season. That’s up 7% from last year’s season, and only 3% lower than a five year average. DNR officials say the weather…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite the holidays being over, Super one Foods is still celebrating the success with their annual holiday round up. Every year at the Super One Foods stores they team up with the Salvation Army. This is the second year that all of the Super One locations has pitched in. With the help of both the bell ringers and…
DULUTH, Minn.– Staff layoffs are taking place in the Duluth School District due to budget cuts. Superintendent John Magas says, the budget reduction is caused by pandemic relief funding ending as well as financial challenges, inflation, and rising special education costs. 83-85% of that budget is responsible for salaries and benefits. Over 50 meetings took place to discuss the best course…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following the popularity of the Spanish Immersion Program at Lowell Elementary School. Meyer’s Wilkins Elementary is next in line. The Spanish Immersion Program is part of the Duluth Public School’s efforts to help the demand for diverse learning. Right now, this program takes place at Lowell Elementary. Lowell has 325 students enrolled in the program. For Fall of…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Thursday’s Fox 21 Morning Show, Shaun Floerke, CEO of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, and Mike Waldron, Executive Director of 23rd Veteran, discussed the Foundation’s recent $1 million grant distribution to 51 local organizations, including 23rd Veteran. Waldron shared how the grants help 23rd Veteran’s programs, which support veterans transitioning to civilian life. Floerke highlighted…
DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 19-year-old man is accused of shooting a woman in Duluth Township in what authorities believe was a drug-related crime. The shooting was reported around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. A 19-year-old female was at Aspirus St. Luke’s with a gunshot wound to the foot. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in the 6200…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly 15 years after fire gutted the former Kozy Bar and Apartments in downtown Duluth, the burnt-out structure will finally be torn down. That tear-down decision is part of a settlement agreement between the city of Duluth, the building’s former owner Dr. Eric Ringsred, and Respect Starts Here, which is a preservationist group. In a joint statement…
DULUTH, Minn. – Public safety and outreach services look to find middle ground solutions to Downtown Duluth problems. City officials met to discuss the multi-faceted task of managing Duluth’s Downtown. From public safety leaders to representatives from various outreach services, much of the discussions centered around aiding the homeless population by finding a balance between enforcing laws and providing resources….
Duluth Minn. — Lincoln Park Business Group and Ecolibrium3’s Main Street Program are formally merging. The groups already work together on projects for the Lincoln Park area. The merger also helps strengthen their advocacy. While both have been a driving force for development, a singular group simplifies their support. “It gets confusing because it’s like with children, you know, mom…
DULUTH, Minn.– Because of the dangerous cold we’re experiencing, many businesses decided to close up shop today. Despite the name, 190 Degrees Coffee shop in Lincoln Park is braving temps deep in the negatives. They decided to keep their doors open to provide locals with warm shelter to escape the cold. Being able to provide that level of comfort for…
DULUTH, Minn.– Cold weather is prime time for battery failures and other car issues. During this time, there are numerous things to keep in mind. When the temperatures drop, there are a handful of things to keep tabs on with vehicles. The owner of Auto Medics in Duluth told FOX 21 to check up on fluids and tire pressure. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Piedmont Dental hosted a winter blood drive Monday, honoring an employee who passed away from cancer. The Kathy Andrews Memorial Blood Drive started in 2020 after front desk supervisor Kathy was diagnosed with Leukemia and under went multiple blood transfusions. Since then Piedmont Dental holds an annual blood drive for employees, patients and other community members….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Twin Ports celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK rally at the DECC on Monday. Hundreds of people gathered at the DECC to hear and learn about the work that Martin Luther King Jr. started decades ago. The Duluth NAACP was the leading organizer of multiple events that took place, including a worship…
DULUTH, Minn.– Management at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are ready for a stronger year ahead following operational challenges that lead to a million-dollar loan request from the city in 2024. “We had a lot of capital projects here that failed. So, when the DECC arena system broke, we then had to do an emergency fix for our entire AC…
DULUTH, Minn.– What used to be Taste of Saigon down in Canal Park now has a new name and new tastes. The restaurant has rebranded as ‘Pho’licious’ and had opened on November 18th. “Well, my wife has always loved to prepare food. And she’s always wanted a soup shop. So, it presented itself to us, and so we took it,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The extreme cold has canceled the Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Junior march in Duluth. However, the Duluth chapter of the NAACP says there will still be a public MLK rally at the DECC’s Symphony Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. People are encouraged to come early for a moment of chanting that would have taken…
