Crosby Fire 10/11/2025 TOFTE, Min. – The Crosby Fire burning near Tofte has reached 50% containment on Sunday, Oct. 12. It has burned 300 acres. Investigators say the cause of the Crosby Fire has been determined to be a result of a lightning strike. Firefighters are making progress establishing a handline along the west and east sides of the fire’s…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Excitement is building as the Proctor Fairgrounds comes to life again. The afternoon of Oct. 10, vendors began setting up for the second annual Craft and Vendor show, featuring between 60 and 80 local vendors and creators. The free event runs Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can expect to find handmade jewelry,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A traveling film festival has found its way to Duluth. The “No Man’s Land Film Festival” took place at Clyde Ironworks for the first time in the Twin Ports. The festival is dedicated to showcasing multi-sport films from “women and gender non-conforming athletes and storytellers”, and for Duluth’s outdoor community, bringing the film festival to town, was…
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota-Duluth Men’s Hockey hosted its first official tailgate ahead of their home opener, giving fans the chance to take in the gorgeous evening, before the night’s main event The festivities took place along Harbor Drive, behind Amsoil Arena, where fans were encouraged to hang out and enjoy food and drink, while the UMD Pep Band…
Archie Davis DULUTH, Minn. — A celebration of life is being held for a local community activist whose impact stretches across the state. Elder Archie Davis passed away back in May. He was known for his activism, advocacy, and helping others learn to take action. Local community members are holding a public celebration remembering the impact he made and the…
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. — A man has been arrested in connection with multiple fires in Sawyer County. According to authorities, the arrest of a 30-year-old man from Birchwood, Wisconsin, follows a nearly year-long investigation into a series of building fires that began in November of 2024. He was arrested on multiple felony counts of Arson of Buildings. Officials say…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum has selected a contractor for its upcoming shelter expansion project. Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. has been awarded the contract for the Chum shelter renovation and expansion project. Construction will start this month after nearly two years of funding and planning. The shelter currently accommodates more than 125 people every night. The new facility will provide double…
DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Haven hosted their 20th annual fall fundraiser at Clyde Ironworks. The powerful evening brought people from across the Twin Ports together to support survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence. The event program included a cocktail hour, live music, dinner, and a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting survivors of…
TOFTE, Minn. — The Crosby fire has now grown to 210 acres. According to officials, the fire located near the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is now 35% contained. A larger portion of the Superior Hiking Trail is now closed in the area of the fire. Water scooping aircraft and helicopters are being used to support firefighters on…
Once a familiar face delivering breaking news, Beth McDonough is now stepping into a new kind of spotlight—one defined by truth, healing, and transformation. The former TV crime reporter and anchor, known for her work at FOX stations in Philadelphia and Minnesota, is opening up about her personal journey in her new memoir, Standby. In the book, McDonough shares a…
DULUTH, Minn. — One person is dead after a shooting in Duluth early Friday morning. According to officials, at 12:25 a.m., they responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of West 3rd Street. When they arrived, they found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Officials are asking people in the area to check their surveillance…
TOFTE, Minn. — The wildfire burning up the north shore has now over tripled in size. The Crosby fire, located near the George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, is now mapped at 160 acres and is 25% contained. SEE PREVIOUS: Crosby Fire grows to 50 acres Crews are tackling the fire from the ground and by air. A portion of…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A 29-year-old man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle into the McDonald’s welcome sign on in Grand Rapids late Wednesday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened around 11:34 p.m. on October 9. The man was turning from Pokegama Avenue onto SW 13th Street when he made a wide turn into the McDonald’s…
MCGREGOR, Minn. – Nearly a week after three people survived a small plane crash in McGregor on Sunday, another miracle was formed. Pilot Kaden Brazinsky reunites with his lost dog, Mako A yorkie named Mako, who was also on the plane, was finally found safe after running away from the crash scene. Kaden Brazinsky, 23, was the pilot of the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The start of the school year brought in the opportunity to showcase some potential at UW-Superior. More than 77 booths gave students the scoop on what their future could look like. Each booth offered careers ranging from healthcare, business and even law enforcement. Students spent the day networking and seeing what the Twin Ports have to offer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senate members traveled across the state to discuss more than 20 proposed projects requesting state matching funds. For this tour, there were two projects discussed in St. Louis County. First, they discussed replacing a regional landfill leachate treatment system in Canyon, Minnesota. The 6 million dollar project aims to help protect ecosystem health, and remedy contamination….
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thursday marked the opening of a new airport terminal in Two Harbors. The Richard B. Hegleson Airport unveiled its newly constructed terminal in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In an over $1 million investment that was funded through a federal grant, the Two Harbors location was one of the few selected. The original terminal, built in 1976, was…
TOFTE, Minn. — Overnight, the Crosby Fire has grown to 50 acres. Officials say that the fire in the area of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park has almost doubled in size. SEE PREVIOUS: Crews respond to fire near Crosby Manitou State Park The Park and the Superior Hiking Trail remain open to the public, but visitors are advised to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Waging Peace Project is flipping the script on violence with the return of the Peace Hero Awards. Founder Diana Oestreich joined us live on the morning newscast Thursday, October 9, to share how the initiative celebrates those quietly waging peace in our community. The $1,000 Peace Hero Award honors someone making a positive impact in Duluth, with a…
DULUTH, Minn. — One person is injured after a shooting in Duluth. According to officials, at around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of North 3rd Avenue East. When they arrived, they found a 47-year-old man with gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Normanna Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready for its third-annual Normanna Fire Squatch 5K fundraising event this Saturday, Oct. 11. 2024 Squatch 5K The fun starts at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by the 5K race and a baby Squatch 1K for the kids. Vendors will be on hand, a silent auction and activities…
DULUTH, Minn. — For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Duluth Fire Department has chosen the theme, “Charging into Safety.” The Department is emphasizing the importance of properly caring for lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power everything from power tools to cell phones, and with so many around us, it’s important to handle them safely to prevent fires. To help prevent…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Students, faculty, and local businesses gather at UWS for the annual Networking Night inside the Yellowjacket Union. Networking Night allows students the opportunity to meet with employers in a low-stress environment, the evening before the Fall Career and Internship Fair. The event features theatre skits, tips, headshots, and employer tables to help students practice networking skills, gather…
TOFTE, Minn. — On Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025, firefighters detected smoke in a remote area near the Caribou River within the vicinity of the George Manitou Crosby State Park, which is around 10 miles southwest of Tofte, Minnesota. The fire is currently estimated to be around 30 acres, smoldering and creeping in mixed hardwoods and leaf litter. Firefighters with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — 31-year-old Kayla Polaski has been charged after a fatal car accident in 2023. Polaski was driving with her mother when she drifted across the center line and struck another vehicle. Polaski’s mother was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was transported to the hospital for their injuries. A blood test revealed Polaski had amphetamines and…
Sun County Airlines Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Duluth Airport Authority has announced Sun Country Airlines will not be returning for service to Fort Myers International Airport (RSW) for the winter season. The Duluth International Airport (DLH) had featured regular seasonal flight to Southwest Florida on Sun Country. Duluth Airport Authority Executive Director Tom Werner said, “While we are disappointed that…
(Credit: Northland Firewire) HIBBING, Minn — A semi-truck rolled over on a roundabout in Hibbing Wednesday morning. According to Friends of the Northland Fire Wire, authorities responded around 10 a.m. to a report of a semi-truck hauling demolition materials that had tipped on its side. The rollover happened at the Highway 37/169 roundabout in Hibbing. No injuries have been…
SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has received permanent custody of four big cats seized from a park in Oregon. The new additions at the sanctuary are just four of over 300 animals removed from ‘West Coast Game Park Safari’ in Oregon. Back in May the sanctuary welcomed in Louis the black jaguar, Bentley, a spotted leopard, Nasha,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ballet is celebrating 60 years in Duluth with a season full of exciting performances, starting with the Celebrity Dance Challenge on October 9. Company dancer Taylor Phillips and drag performer ThatQueerIsa joined Fox 21 live to share more details about the upcoming showcase. The rest of the season lineup includes: Giselle – October 24–26 The…
HERMANTOWN, Minn — Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild announced Wednesday that he will not run for the 8th Congressional District. Hauschild currently represents Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District. After months of encouragement from people around him to run for the seat, Hauschaild says he wants to keep his focus on serving his senate district and his family. “I’ve been grateful…
Bathroom where the camera was found DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned a small camera was recently discovered in a bathroom at Viewcrest Health Center. A Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) found the small pen-style camera on Friday, Oct. 3, and called the Duluth Police Department. Sources tell FOX 21 the device was taped under the lip of a wooden…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth hosted a House Capital Investment Bonding Tour on Tuesday about the future rehabilitation of Lot D down by Canal Park. The tour aimed to showcase the economic development opportunity that Lot D could bring to the Bayfront area. In order for the lot to become a fully functioning part of Duluth, it will…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Whole Foods Co-op’s 55th anniversary kicking off with an official mayoral proclamation at Ursa Minor. The Co-op, founded in 1970, began as a small buying club and has since grown into what we now know as two community-owned grocery stores. Between the two stores, there are 140 dedicated employees from within the community helping to keep…
DULUTH, MINN-Zoey Nicole has been the lead makeup artist of the Haunted Ship for four years. She was 16 when she started volunteering. She said her first night volunteering was imitating. “Here I am trying to imitate everybody next to me. I see three other artists and their awesome. They’re amazing! I was just blown out of my mind because…
DULUTH, Minn.– The bookstore in Fitgers is showcasing novels that have been removed from schools, libraries, and other public spaces. Decorated with caution tape and explanation bookmarks, the bookstore is highlighting the growing trend of banned books, which has been happening since 1982. The bookstore manager told FOX 21 that last year alone 2,000 books joined the list. They’re included…
DULUTH, Minn.–A proclamation involving the importance of a positive mindset with the aging population was highlighted in Duluth today. The St. Louis County will be recognizing October 9th as ‘Ageism Awareness Day’. City officials and the community alike is recognizing what they’re calling an ‘unnoticed societal issue’. That being said, this issue affects both older and younger people, giving each…
Michael Todd Hart DULUTH, Min. – Michael Todd Hart, the man who escaped from Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC), has been captured. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reports that around mid day on October 7, 2025 law enforcement captured Hart at a Cohasset home. Hart was arrested after his escape from NERCC on September 23, 2025. Deputies says Hart…
ELY, Min. – The best restroom in the country is in the Iron Range. A restroom in Bear Head Lake State Park in Ely has earned the title of America’s Best Restroom 2025. Jody Popesh, Assistant Manager of Bear Head Lake State Park was presented the award at an October 7, 2025 ceremony. The state park restrooms earned, “a Cintas…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Polaris MRZR has won the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with BMO, announced that the Military style RZR had won on Tuesday. The company that makes the MRZR, Polaris, is based in Medina and manufactures in Roseau on a dedicated defense production line. After 9/11, Polaris…
DULUTH, Minn — After a year of focus groups, surveys, tours and more the Imagine Downtown plan is finally unveiled. The 5-year plan addresses the pressing concerns of the downtown area. Those concerns included safety, housing, amenities and services, and infrastructure. MIG Consulting has been the firm spearheading this initiative. The plan involves enacting changes over the next 5 years,…
Camp House Fire Monday (FOX 9) DULUTH, Minn. — The man who has been cited for allegedly starting the May Camp House Fire, has entered a not-guilty plea. 27-year-old- Parker Wilson was cited with failure to extinguish a fire. Officials say a unattended campfire allegedly led to the Camp House Fire, which burned more than 12,070 acres and destroyed…
DULUTH, Minn. — Laundry Love, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing clean clothes to those in need, is partnering with the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd to host two upcoming fundraising events in October. Susan Boutin with Laundry Love joined Fox 21 live on Tuesday, October 7 to talk more about the fundraises and the organizations mission. A Fall Fest…
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathering along the lake walk to take on the super moon 5k run put on by the North Pack Run Club. The run aims to get people out into the community for a fun run and a chance to experience the first Aries full moon of the year. The 5k starting at the Rose Garden and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Another massive reconstruction project is on the horizon for Duluth as West Superior Street in Lincoln Park is in line for a rebuild. The nearly 2-mile stretch that will see the reconstruction begins at West Michigan Street and heads through Lincoln Park, past 27th Avenue W, and ends at the Carlton Street intersection. The construction will be much…
DULUTH, Minn. –After five years of detours and construction, the long-anticipated Twin Ports Interchange Project will be fully open before the end of the month, and the long time nickname is a thing of the past. “The can of worms is officially no longer a thing, which is something to celebrate,” Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said. A ribbon-cutting was held…
DULUTH, Minn. — Concrete repairs on Garfield Avenue in Duluth have begun. The work will extend from Railroad Street to Nelson Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the repairs, with lanes being shifted around the work area. The project is expected to run through the end of October. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Road Construction/Traffic
MCGREGOR, Minn. — The three victims involved in a plane crash near McGregor Airport are in stable condition, officials say. Missing dog The victims have been identified as Kaden Brazinsky, 23, of Ham Lake; Wyatt Sherry, 22, of New Richmond, and Jocelyn Erlandson, 23. The plane, a Piper PA-28-140, lost power shortly after takeoff Sunday and attempted to return to…
CASS LAKE, Minn. — A man is in the hospital after a stabbing in Cass Lake. According to authorities, on Saturday, around 2:24 a.m., they received a call about an assault in the area of 925 Grant Utley Ave SW. When deputies arrived, they found a 29-year-old man who had been stabbed multiple times. Authorities say the man was…
KELLY, Wis. — The town of Kelly, Wisconsin, is turning over a new leaf this fall as people gather at the town hall to celebrate their first fully paved road. The small town, with a population of just over four hundred residents, according to the 2020 census, was established in 1913. The town’s main road, Maple Ridge Road, was gravel…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families gathering for some fall fun at Glensheen’s first-ever Fall Children’s Day. The family-friendly event is geared for all ages and brings people out to explore the bright fall colors around the estate. The activities include giant tic tac toe, a leaf scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, a pumpkin hunt I-spy, and arts and crafts inside the winter…
