ELY, Minn. — Smoking is believed to have caused a deadly motorized scooter fire that took the life of an 80-year-old woman in Ely. The victim, Marjorie Jane Hible, was a resident of the Boundary Waters Care Facility in Ely when the incident happened. On January 6, a all for help came in at 4:38 p.m., reporting that Hible and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Click the video above to watch FOX 21’s coverage at 9 p.m. Wednesday of the raging, fatal wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Plus, Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg gives a perspective of what the size of the fires over Los Angeles would look in Duluth and other parts of the Northland. It’s a perspective that really opens your…
Courtesy: Mike Lindell MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service DHL, which had sued the company that’s synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell. The award includes over $48,000 in interest and over $4,800 for DHL’s attorney’s fees. The order,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Aquatic enthusiasts are fighting that midweek slump feeling by participating in this weekly winter event. Wonder Wednesdays is a winter long event put on by the Great Lakes Aquarium. They’re offering admission reduced to six dollars all day every Wednesday It’s giving both kids and adults the opportunity to warm up and enjoy the exhibits. There are also…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The City of Hermantown is going to be seeing some big changes to their trails system in the coming years. Earlier this week, it was announced that the city has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to continue development of the Hermantown Connector Trail System. These trails are a part…
Courtesy of Women’s Care Center DULUTH, Minn.–The Women’s Care Center in Duluth is giving away baby formula powder that is expiring in April 2025. The nonprofit organization posted on their Facebook page, acknowledging their overabundance of formula. They are encouraging the community to take what they need during business hours. Categories: Business, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — $11.2 million in federal funding is on its way to Duluth to help rehabilitate the historic Aerial Lift Bridge. The grant is provided by the u-s department of transportation. The rehab work will include surface preparation and repainting, lead abatement, replacement of deteriorated sections, miscellaneous structural steel repairs, repairs to concrete, and replacement of the bridge sidewalks….
DULUTH, Minn. — Last week, Chum put out a call for gloves. Over the weekend, the community stepped up. A couple hundred pairs were donated so far While they are better on gloves, they still could use more donations. Some items are hand warmers, foot warmers, boots, socks, winter gear. The shelter is also low on towels for people to…
DULUTH, Minn. — As many anglers are excited to get out onto the ice now that the cold air has moved in. But the U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth is getting ready for ice rescues. Currents still flow underneath the ice and weaken areas that may seem safe. To prepare for the unexpected, Coast Guard members regularly practice ice rescue…
ELY, Minn. — An elderly woman burned to death after her motorized scooter started on fire. Ely police said the 80-year-old was outside the Boundary Waters Care Center when the flames ignited. Emergency crews were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Monday after a witness reported the fire to 911. The report stated the victim was engulfed in flames before staff members…
DULUTH, Minn. — The potential for a historic strike by hundreds of key Duluth city workers, including the all-important plow driver, has been averted. A tentative deal between AFSMCE Local 66 and the Mayor Roger Reinert’s administration was reached late Monday night. And now, a vote by union members will happen next week. But on Tuesday, one day after reaching the…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Board Commissioner Annie Harala has become the first woman in 20 years to serve as the county’s board chair. Harala was appointed by the board Tuesday for 2025. Harala joined the county board in 2023. Commissioner Mike Jugovich will serve as vice chair through the end of the year. Annie Harala Below is the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The city of Duluth’s largest employee union, AFSCME Local 66, reached a tentative agreement Monday night with the city of Duluth that includes “no major concessions,” according to the union. The union announced the news to its nearly 500 members at 9 p.m. after 12 hours of “long, hard negotiations.” The tentative agreement came after historic tensions…
CARLTON, Minn. – A Carlton County inmate has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a corrections officer, according to court documents. Matthew William Johnson, 27, is facing charges, including attempted murder, after authorities say he attacked a corrections officer at the Carlton County Jail on December 30. According to court documents, an officer let Johnson out of a…
DULUTH, Minn.– One person’s Christmas tree is a Duluth company’s trash. And once again, they’re helping clean up after the holidays — for free. For seven years, Twin Ports Trailer Trash has given back to the community by collecting Christmas trees at no cost. Of all people, the Grinch is involved in this operation and is responsible for much of…
DULUTH, Minn.– The winter programs are looking a little different this year for Hartley Nature Center, but they have several ways to overcome this. Following last year’s lack of winter, this year’s season is trailing behind with a different problem. Over the course of several weeks, many of the trails at Hartley Nature Center have developed a thick coat of…
DULUTH, Minn. – AMSOIL Arenas new state of the art scoreboard is officially in action. The previous scoreboard was 10 years old and had technical issues, so it was time for an upgrade. The new $800,000 scoreboard has the best resolution of any scoreboard in the state and all of College Hockey. The scoreboard went through its first full weekend…
COOK COUNTY, Minn.– For this year’s postponed Gunflint Mail Run Dogsled race, one hundred volunteers are needed to help make this happen. The lack of snow and too much rain this season are the reasons for the delayed start. The dogsled race is now scheduled for February 8th. This comes after last year’s ended up being canceled because of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — CVS and its pharmacy in West Duluth is closing down Jan. 28, FOX 21 has learned. The pharmacy, located on Grand Avenue, follows the closure of hundreds of CVS stores across the country over the past few years. All current prescriptions will be transferred to the CVS Pharmacy at Tower Avenue in Superior. Prescriptions can also be…
Courtesy: Northland Fire Wire COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Chickens and ducks survived a coop fire Sunday. The fire happened in Colvin Township, Minnesota. The Northland Fire Wire reported that firefighters from multiple agencies responded around 11:20 a.m. in the 2700 block of Lowe Road. The building was destroyed, but every single animal got out alive. The cause of the fire…
RICE LAKE, Minn. – Fire injured a man and killed his dog after a house fire in the city of Rice Lake Saturday night. The structure fire was reported around 6:45 p.m. in the 4200 block of Schultz Road. When firefighters arrived, the home was full of flames. The homeowner suffered burns to his hands and possible smoke inhalation, according…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new pop-up shop has opened up at Enger Lofts Marketplace in Lincoln Park. AuraEye opened up at the start of December as a pop-up store filled with vintage clothing, home goods and artisan jewelry. The owner of store, Laura Mullen, who also co-owns Bent Paddle Brewing, said she got the idea in late October and everything…
DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend kids showed off their running skills during Saturday Morning at the Races. The first of three Saturday race events took place at the UMD Field House, with hundreds of kids up to 14 years old participating. The Young Athletes Foundation hosts the event, which helps kids burn off energy and stay active during the colder…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris Academy High School has completed phase two in its renovation process, which includes a state of the art science wing. The campus has been undergoing renovations since its purchase four years ago. Phase one in the improvements included remodeling general classrooms, and the now completed phase two consisted of the science wing. A ribbon cutting…
DULUTH, Minn. — While staying warm at home during winter, many people take on hobbies such as sewing. Laura Maki, the Owner of Sew with Me in the Miller Hill Mall, says the holidays and colder months are a busy time at the store. Sew with Me provides a variety of essentials, such as sewing machines, fabrics and threads. Even…
Duluth, Minn — Wired Whisker has also been busy finding new homes for cats. By partnering with Pet Haven, Carlton County Humane Society, and Animal Allies, they’ve adopted out 85 cats to forever homes since they opened their doors 6 months ago. They have become a centerpiece for the community. Many people choose to celebrate birthdays there, visitors from assisted…
DULUTH, Minn. — Animal Allies has had a busy year. We visited with them to reflect on how their year went and their plans for the future. It has been tough for animal shelters across the country. The financial pressure of inflation has been a challenge for shelters. The cost of living is on the rise which means it is…
Duluth Minn — Duluth Public Schools are finalizing plans for two new solar projects on district property. One project will be installed near Lincoln Park Middle School. The other at the school’s district office. The solar power will not only help provide cleaner energy but also helps offset the costs of the energy they currently use. Students assisted in advocating…
NORTHERN MINNESOTA – Unusual winter weather has yet again postponed the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for a second year. All three races – the 40-miler, the 120 miler, and the 300-mile marathon – were originally scheduled for January 26. But today, the board of directors announced on social media that the race will be postponed to March 2. The…
DULUTH, Minn. -While the criminal cases against former Duluth Vineyard youth pastor Jackson Gatlin were prevented by a plea deal, new lawsuits aim to discover how sexual abuse within the church went overlooked for so long. On Nov. 6, Jackson Gatlin pled guilty to five counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a child. Gatlin received a 13-year sentence for the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– With the new year rolling in, many people make going to the gym their new year’s resolution. But just how many people dedicate the resolution to a long-term commitment? Getting healthier and gaining a workout routine goes hand in hand with gaining a gym membership. The YMCA in Hermantown is no exception. They’ve been open for five years…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The city of Hermantown got big support from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The city of Hermantown was awarded $2 million to assist public utilities and streets, with enough funding to construct a new 35-acre industrial park. The new venture is being called a Hawkline Business Park and is estimated to attract over…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center released the top names Northland parents chose for their newborns in 2024. According to the office of vital records at the Minnesota Department of Health had Theo, or Theodore, be the most popular name for boys and Evelyn for girls. For the boys, Henry, Oliver, Asher, Jack, and William were popular…
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed to the world their first baby of 2025 just an hour after midnight. Karsyn Jones and Jacob Walker of Duluth are the proud parents of baby boy they named Jett. Jett was born at 1:07 a.m., on Wednesday morning, and weighed in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces and was measured…
DULUTH, Minn. — As we step into 2025, it’s important to reflect and set intentions for the months ahead. To kick off the year, Clinical Counselor Lindsey Martinson joined Fox 21’s morning newscast, offering expert advice on cultivating a positive and mindful approach to the year ahead. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
Duluth, Minn — Scandia Cemetery has been struggling with a crumbling shoreline as it creeps towards the burial plots, they are requesting funding with a proposed solution. Erosion has left many graves very close to the waterline. Fixing the problem requires stabilizing the shoreline and constructing a retaining wall to prevent further erosion. The proposed solution would be permanent. It…
A side by side went through the ice on Kabetogama Lake on Monday. The driver was a 64-year-old man from the Kabetogama area. He was towing a fish house when his UTV fell through the ice. The man did make it out of the partially submerged vehicle and onto stable ice. The rescue crew brought him back to shore. Paramedics…
Duluth Minn — Duluth Fire Department was called to a home in the Observation Hill area Monday evening. Crews arrived to see flames through the roof, they had burned from the second story ceiling through attic The house was under renovations at the time. No one was injured or displaced due to the fire. Damage is estimated at $50K.Damage is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man is in custody after a search warrant uncovered 150 grams of fentanyl, and thousands in cash at a West Duluth apartment. Duluth Police say a 54-year-old man was arrested this afternoon when they executed a search warrant alongside the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. According to a statement by the department, officers executed…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public Library wasted no time with ringing in the new year. The “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration catered to the kids who are too young to wait for the real thing. The kids got to make some crafts, have a dance party, and play with a bubble machine. When the clock struck noon, a shower of balloons…
DULUTH, Minn. — Michelle Miller, Co-Executive Director of the Armory Arts and Music Center, appeared on the morning show Tuesday, Dec. 31, to share updates on the ongoing renovation of the historic Duluth Armory and preview the upcoming Buddy Holly Dance Party. The annual Buddy Holly Dance Party fundraiser is set for Sunday, Jan. 26th, at Clyde Iron Works. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A now former security guard has been charged with sexual harassment for recording a teen girl while she was using a private fitness facility at the DECC; and that wasn’t his first time. According to a criminal complaint filed Saturday, 62-year-old security guard Perry Michael Burke used his phone to record a 17-year-old girl while she was…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Bentleyville cleanup crew is moving at lightspeed to tear down its holiday display. With more than 40 volunteers helping on Monday morning, Bentleyville is seeing a record turn out with helpers. The tear down process began on Sunday, and by 11 AM the following day, all of the bigger tunnels had already been taken down. For…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old male suspected of stealing over 30 hockey sticks from the Mankato West High School boys’ hockey bus on Saturday, while parked near the Downtown Holiday Inn. The Duluth Police Department announced it arrested a suspect, in connection with the theft of the Mankato West high school hockey team’s sticks….
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Hermantown woman has been sentenced after stealing over $100,000 from the Hermantown Parent Teachers Organization (PTO). Trista Swanson, 44, was sentenced to three years of probation on four counts of felony theft. Swanson must also pay back the $103,017.41 that she stole from the PTO. She plead guilty to these charges in October. Swanson was the…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend’s warm weather has really put a damper on some winter plans, but not all of them. People came out Friday, in spite of the rain, to enjoy one of the last Bentleyville nights of the year. The walk-through light show has had its fair share of snowy nights so far, but with the forecast expected to…
ESKO, Minn. – An Esko man is dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed on I-35 early Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says it took place just after 2:30 a.m. on I-35 southbound near Thomson Road. An investigation determined the 2006 Cadillac STS spun out and entered the right ditch of the interstate. It struck a guardrail, overturned…
DULUTH, Minn. – The driver, who authorities say, was distracted by her phone when she crashed into a school bus back in September, is now facing 24 charges. Svea Snickers, 19, faces 24 charges including five felonies, seventeen gross misdemeanors, and two misdemeanors, from the same crash. A criminal complaint, filed on Thursday, claims the September 12, 2024, crash between…
DULUTH, Minn. – After suffering complications from a stroke, Former State Representative Mary Murphy, died while in Hospice on Christmas. The local lawmaker began her career in 1977, and held the same seat until 2022, when she lost to current Representative Natalie Zeleznikar, by only 33 votes. During her 45 years in office, Murphy served on various committees, focusing on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Creek Books is under new ownership. This hidden gem in sits in an old church on Superior St. and 14th Ave. East. Largely, the store will be the same, with used books and antiques for sale. The new owner plans to continue working with the previous owner to run the shop. What will change, is how…
