DULUTH, Minn.– A lot of purchases these days involve transactions through the internet. And with those exchanges, finding a safe place to meet up can be challenging. And to help with that uncertainty St Louis County, and the Duluth Police Department launched the new safe exchange area. It is located at the Duluth Public Safety building. It’s meant to…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Virginia Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place early Friday morning. According to the press release, a man arrived at 4:12 a.m. to the Essentia Virginia Hospital with a stab wound to the abdomen. Authorities say the 33-year-old victim told law enforcement the suspect was a known acquaintance but did not provide much more…
HIBBING, Minn. — A 19-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while walking Thursday (November 14) night. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that the incident occurred at 10:07 p.m. when a Ford Edge, traveling northbound on Highway 169 near East 25th Street, struck a pedestrian walking eastbound. The victim, 19-year-old Dennis Anderson of Biscay, was pronounced dead…
DULUTH, Minn. – A taste of New York is coming to downtown Duluth. The Rocket Deli is under construction right now at the corner of East Superior Street and 2nd Avenue, in the former T-Icy Roll location and next to Blacklist Brewery. The windows were covered Wednesday with the deli’s menu, which includes Rueben, Italian and pastrami sandwiches, along with…
DULUTH, Minn.– Sofidel, the Italian paper company specializing in toilet paper, and tissue paper manufacturing took over the once vacant paper mill along I-35. The company is eager to breathe new life into this property. Sofidel decided to invest in Duluth because of two things. First, it was a new facility in terms of paper machine. And the second reason…
DULUTH, MN – The Junior League of Duluth is gearing up for its annual Festival of Trees, an arts, crafts, and gifts show set for this weekend at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Junior League of Duluth President Lauren Farden and Director of Community Patty Salo Downs were on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the purpose of this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior Brewing is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in style. One of Duluth’s longest running breweries is hosting different festivities each day this week. Opening back in 1994, Lake Superior Brewing serves up various drinks. Back in 2020 a couple took over the reigns of the brewery and have found success at a new location near Lester…
DULUTH, Minn.– A popular fast-food chicken restaurant will finally be opening its doors in Duluth on Nov. 14. A team of 120 workers are part of the Chick-Fil-A location in the Miller Hill Mall parking lot. The menu features signature chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, salads, and waffle fries. Chick-Fil-A will also be serving customers early in the morning. “So, we’re…
DULUTH, Minn.– Sofidel ,the paper company that took over the paper mill along I-35 is getting an expansion. Construction for 200-million-dollar project started two weeks ago. The former Verso building used to produce paper to make magazines, and newspapers. But now, with Sofidel, they switched over to tissue and toilet paper production. With the expansion, the company will get an…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — A year’s long dream to update William Kelley School in Silver Bay has finally come to fruition. Voters in the Lake Superior School District approved the $44.1 million district improvement plan back in 2021. Updates to learning tools, like interactive white boards, new science equipment and even general infrastructure improvement have been in the works ever…
E-mailed bomb threats have targeted more than half of Minnesota’s election offices since Nov. 8. St. Louis county has not been targeted, though, according to a county spokesperson Tuesday night. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement: “Threats of violence against election workers, aimed at disrupting our democracy, are absolutely unacceptable. Although election day is over, election…
DULUTH, Minn. — After three violent and random home invasions in Duluth last week, the suspect is now charged. Jeffery Scott Montana, 48, who also goes by the last name of Undahl, lives in the Gateway Tower on West Superior Street. Montana is accused of forcing himself into three homes between Nov. 4 and 6 – one in the 200…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a 2023 home invasion and double-stabbing. Tristan Jade St. Clair, 24, broke into a residence in the 1200 block of West Arrowhead Road before he stabbed one victim in the chest and stabbed another victim at least 15 times in the chest, neck and face,…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s never too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts and to consider donating them as well. Right now, shoppers at Twin Ports area Menards can donate new and unwrapped gifts for kids of all ages. At the Hermantown location, they’ve teamed up with Toyland Express this year. “I think it definitely gives a shot in the…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– St. Louis County’s landfill got a new first-of-its kind technology in the state that creates new energy from garbage. A ribbon cutting was held today in Virginia at the site of the landfill’s new 10-acre geo-thermal field. The field has a specialized liner with coils at its base. Heat produced through decomposing garbage will now be captured in…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the holidays approaching, storefronts will be decorated with bell ringers once again. This year, the Duluth Salvation Army has a kettle goal of $250,000. Inflation and raised prices led to the higher donation goal, and they need that amount to keep things running smoothly. The Salvation Army is looking for more bell ringer volunteers to help reach…
HIBBING, Minn. — Local artist Will Durie, a singer-songwriter from Hibbing, was on the morning newscast to discuss his debut album, Mischief Makin’, which was released in May 2024. Durie shared insights about the album and his plans for the next steps in his music career. He performed his song, Educators, live in-studio. Fans can stream Will Durie’s music on all major…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — In Rice Lake, Veterans Day was celebrated with a dedication ceremony at the city’s Veterans Memorial. The ceremony recognized and honored the sacrifices that Veterans have made for their country, it was held at the now completed Rice Lake Memorial Park. The memorial centers around a statue of an airborne brigade soldier kneeling with a 120…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — 49 years ago on Sunday the Edmund Fitzgerald began its final voyage on Lake Superior. 29 people lost their lives. The Split Rock Lighthouse hosting their yearly memorial for the tragedy. They had food, guided tours and a beacon lighting. They hope to bring life back to the stories of the sailors lost on that fateful…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Great Hall of the St. Louis County Depot, hosted by Duluth Women of Today in partnership with Veterans Memorial Hall. Sharon Bergquist of Duluth Women of Today appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast to discuss the event’s significance. The ceremony will…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chick-fil-A Duluth has announced on social media when its grand opening will take place. The opening will take place on Thursday, November 14. The restaurant is located on the North side of the Miller Hall Mall property, facing Miller Trunk Highway. This will be the first Chick-fil-A in the Twin Ports area, joining 17 other Chick-fil-A restaurants…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The new spot, just off of highway 53 in Hermantown, broke ground Friday morning. As demand for services and vehicles grew, Kolar needed to expand. The group is looking forward to serving the community with the new building and providing the Northland with new car features that can be hard to find. “If you look for a Tesla station,…
MINNESOTA — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives remarks Friday afternoon after returning home from an election run with Vice President Kamala Harris. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn.– Just this week, the city of Duluth has experienced three different burglaries. At this time, the suspect has been arrested. The first burglary happened Monday on the 200 block of West Kent Road And the other, Tuesday night in the 1500 block of Vermillion Road. But on Wednesday night, a third attempt happened on the 2500 block of…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department is looking to identify the driver of an ATV in the attached photo. According to Hibbing Police, Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:50 PM, the driver of the ATV was involved in a road rage incident and fired a round from an unknown firearm towards another vehicle. Authorities say at this time, no injuries…
UPDATE (November 7, 3:30 p.m.) — Duluth Police announced they have arrested the suspect in connection to the 3 burglaries. Authorities say the suspect was arrested at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. UPDATE (November 7, 10:38 a.m.) — Duluth Police are investigating a third burglary in the city in the last three days. According…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department has welcomed in 11 new recruits to the force. The officers received their badges in front of friends, family and fellow officers during an official swearing in ceremony. Two officers were also promoted to Sergeant during the ceremony. One of the promoted officers say’s 12 years ago, he started his law enforcement career…
DULUTH, Minn. — The UW-Superior Theatre Department presents “The Wolves,” a play about a high school girls’ soccer team, and the shaping of young identities when personal traits collide with external pressures. UW-Superior performer Elle Evenson and College of St. Scholastica performer Emmie Hinnenkamp appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast Thursday ahead of the production. Directed by Jess Hughes, The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cindy Rugeley, Department Head of Political Science at UMD, appeared on the morning newscast Thursday to share her insights on the results of local races and the presidential election. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn. — Grandma’s Marathon has reached full capacity Wednesday, Nov 6, breaking the organization’s previous earliest sellout record. That previous record was set in 2016, when registration reached capacity on December, 31. Now, that record being broke by nearly two months. Organizers expect more than 22,000 people to be signed up for one of the weekend’s three events, including…
DULUTH, Minn.– You may remember when this space on Superior Street was 7 West, or Bluerock Grill. But now, the building on Superior Street in Duluth welcomed Mediterranean flavors to the table. “I actually moved here a little over a year ago to be closer to family. My husband’s family is in two harbors. And it was my plan to open…
FOX 21’s Emily Halling, Lucretia Free and Maria Vollom covered key races in Minnesota for the 2024 election. Below are clips of brief interactions with each candidate. United States Representative District 8 JEN SCHULTZ PETE STAUBER State House District 3B NATALIE ZELEZNIKAR MARK MUNGER County Commissioner District 3 ASHLEY GRIMM JANET KENNEDY State Representative District 8A MARK…
Below are the results of the key candidate races for the 2024 Minnesota General Election. The results are coming from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Royce White 1,287,409 votes, 40.46% Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: Amy Klobuchar (Incumbent) 1,788,632 votes, 56.21% United States Representative District 8: Republican Party: Pete Stauber (Incumbent) 247,513 votes, 58.28% DFL Party:…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 17th Annual Duluth All Souls Night brought out hundreds to the Depot for an evening filled with remembering and grieving. All Souls Night is modeled after Day of the Dead, a Mexican observance that honors loved ones who have passed away, and people did just that. A ritual was held to kick of the celebrations and…
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A man had to be extricated from his vehicle Sunday morning after rolling it in Portage Township. A passerby located the vehicle in a ditch around 11:40 a.m. in the 5900 block of Crane Lake Road, which is in St. Louis County. The 55-year-old driver from Crane Lake was flown to a hospital with serious, but…
A significant search effort is underway in Itasca County for a missing man. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Caleb Bolin, 40, of St. Cloud. Bolin is a military veteran who was last seen leaving work in St. Cloud on Aug. 6. Crews have been searching on the ground, by drone and by dive teams. With the…
BRAINERD, Minn. – A suspect in connection to an Amber Alert issued for a Brainerd mother and her kids, is also alleged to have fatally shot a man, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities allege that that 35-year-old Chad Aanerud abducted his girlfriend and her four children around 2:00 am Friday morning on Loerch Road in Brainerd….
BIRCHDALE, Minn. — Minnesota logging companies are working together to raise money to help support Children’s Miracle Network hospital. It’s part of the Log a Load for Kids. An annual campaign in which loggers donate the value of a load of logs all for a good cause. This is video from a timber harvest in Birchdale, Minnesota just west of…
DULUTH, Minn. — We are in the final stretch until election day, with candidates—both local and presidential—ramping up their efforts to connect with voters. Dr. Cynthia Rugeley, Associate Professor of Political Science and Department Head at UMD, shared her election insights on the morning newscast Friday. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota 2024 deer season opener is just over a week away and the Department of Natural Resources is sharing what hunters need to know. The DNR says coming off a mild winter, overall deer numbers will be on the rise. However, in the Northeast part of the state, numbers are struggling and well below goal. So, it…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 154th Annual Meeting & Dinner Celebration on November 7 at the DECC’s Lake Superior Ballroom. Chamber Vice President of Strategy & Policy Daniel Fanning appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast Thursday to discuss growth opportunities and challenges facing the business sector. This year’s event will focus…
“The City of Duluth is monitoring the winter weather forecast. Street maintenance crews will be out plowing snow and clearing ice from roadways as conditions demand. Roads are expected to become slippery with the mixed precipitation forecast for the region in the earlier morning. While currently only one to three inches of snow seem most likely for the City of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Seawall Construction Project has been chugging along, and on Tuesday Fox 21 gotten an update on the progress. The old seawall behind the DECC was failing leading to sinkholes and other issues, triggering the need for this project. The improved space will be much more resilient, enhance the connectivity between Bayfront and Canal Park, and…
SANDSTONE, Minn.–Can you imagine living in a jungle, a Barbie Dreamhouse, or even in the set of the hit tv show “Friends”? At the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, rescued hybrid cats get to live in these fun rooms. The Wildcat Sanctuary is known for their tigers and lions but today, they’re celebrating a new home for their hybrid cats. “We…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend with a comedy double bill featuring The Impresario and Circe on Superior. Conductor Maria Sensi-Sellner and Singer Sarah Lawrence, who is also LOON’s General Artistic Director, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Wednesday ahead of opening night. The performances, set for Friday,…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet police are investigating after a man was found dead in a tent. The body was discovered Oct. 18 between 218 TapHouse and a residence. The man is identified as Timothy Morse, 64, of Grand Marais. Police believe his body was in the tent for at least a month. Foul play is not suspected. Officials say the…
Randy Bolen, former mayor of Two Harbors, has died. Bolen, 48, died Oct. 22 with his parents by his side. His cause of death has not been published. According to his family, Bolen filled his life with service to his community, he was a part of the Two Harbors City Council, worked as an engineer for the Canadian National Railroad…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert was on the FOX 21 morning show Tuesday to talk about his 10 months on the job. Click the videos below to hear the wide-ranging conversation of topics and issues. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political, Public Safety
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay was on the morning show Tuesday to talk about his nearly two years on the job, including what changes he believes needs to happen at the state capitol to make it easier to recruit talent. Part 1: Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political,…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re sharing the inspiring story of a young mom from International Falls who is bravely fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. “Statistically, I would much rather have done the preventative measures than to go through chemo weakly and drive three and a half hours and then do multiple surgeries and…
