DULUTH, Minn.– The opinions of two Duluth city councilors are coming into light, and it involves whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be part of city council meetings. The topic began after a member of the public spoke at a recent council meeting. The gentleman who stayed seated during the Pledge of Allegiance said removing the pledge from the council…
NORTHLAND — A Northland icon of public radio and supporter of local news Paul Damberg has passed away last on Friday, February 21. Damberg spent 34 years of his career working in public radio and nonprofit fundraising. He graduated from Macalester College back in the late 80’s with a degree in sociology, but it was his college job of public…
DULUTH, Minn.– With the temps finally soaring well above zero, people wasted no time getting outside to take it all in. One family was actually visiting Duluth while taking a tour of UMD, and they were taking full advantage of the sunshine. They said the air today is a lot easier to face than wind chill 40 below. “It’s a…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Women’s Expo is returning to the DECC this weekend. And for the 18th year of this event, they’re bringing in some new exciting additions. The DECC will be filling up with over 150 vendors for the women’s expo happening this Saturday. The booths cover everything related to health, beauty, as well as shopping experiences. In addition, there…
DULUTH, Minn.– A local bike shop is holding a special fundraiser as a way to help clear out their hockey gear, but for a good cause. Stewart’s Bike Shop in West Duluth is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club to offer up to 80% off select hockey gear. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting programs…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Lake Superior Zoo is now getting a lot more accessible, since they’re the first facility in the state to partner up with the “Zane” Program. ‘ZANE’, or Zoos and Aquariums for Neurodiverse Ecosystem Program is a nonprofit that equips zoos with resources to better understand those needs. Earlier this week, it was announced the Lake Superior Zoo…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 5k for a good cause kicked off at Leif Ericksen Park this weekend. Participants gathered for a race, known as “Miles for the Mission.” The race is sponsored by Union Gospel Mission, who says that this event has two core goals. “So we’re out here for two reasons. One, we love to raise money and funds…
HIBBING, Minn. — An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Highway 169 and 25th Street East in St. Louis County. Authorities say the electric bicycle was traveling eastbound on 25th Street and crossing the northbound lanes of Highway 169 when it was struck by a Nissan Murano….
*This article was updated with the names of those charged.* INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — A drug bust in Koochiching County lead to the arrest of 6 people and the recovery of approximately 9.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. On February 18, the Koochiching County Deputies executed a search warrant on a vehicle and their occupants on the 1500 block of 1st…
DULUTH, Minn. — Union Gospel Mission is hosting their first 5k and its happening this Saturday. Its called the Miles for the Mission 5K. The starting line is at Leif Erickson park and culminates at Bent Paddle Brewing where items will be up for raffle. Music and hot beverages will also be provided to help warm folks up. Participants of…
CRANE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 72-year-old man from Glenville, MN, has died after a snowmobile crash in Crane Lake Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded at 9:15 P.M. on February 20th, 2025, after reports of an injured rider. The man, who was riding with friends, veered off the trail and struck a tree….
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION – Police say they responded to a call from man in his 60s claiming to have been assaulted by a juvenile; but further investigation into the incident led to child sex crime charges against him. Fond Du Lac Police arrested 62-year-old Phillip Alexander Petite Tuesday on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a child. The arrest…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was in Lincoln Park discussing the new advance payment option for the Child tax Credit. She stopped at Community Action Duluth to tour their Free Tax Prep site and talk about a new advance payment option for the Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit puts money back in the hands of families…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council has a new start-time for it’s twice-a-month council meetings. Starting February 24th the council meeting will begin one hour earlier at 6 p.m. instead of the tradition 7 p.m. start time. Councilor Arik Forsman tells Fox 21 the earlier time is simply more convenient for councilors, city staff, and the public. Start earlier,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is losing one of its familiar faces within the business community. Daniel Fanning, the vice president of Strategy and Policy since 2022, says the time feels right to move to new challenges. He says he’s proud of the camber’s work helping businesses recover from the pandemic and get more engaged on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Pack announced on Wednesday that over-century old business has been purchased by Kevin Hall and another business partner effective immediately. The new business pair plan on carrying on Duluth Pack’s core values and traditions. The new owners say they plan to continue to manufacture their products here in Duluth with a lifetime guarantee. The new owners…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — The Gunflint Lodge has a new trail for ice skaters. They set up a six-mile ice skating trail on Gunflint Lake. Use of the trail is free, and Gunflint Lodge rents out skates. They have Hockey and Figure skates, but especially helpful for the trail is their Nordic skates. “It’s, it’s wild ice, so it’s a…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Saturday, February 22, UMD will host its annual Feast of Nations event, celebrating cultural expressions from around the world. Yagna Manasa Boyapati, Graduate Student Representative of the IC Club, and Harika Yarlagadda, Treasurer of the IC Club, appeared on Fox 21’s morning newscast to preview the event. The Feast of Nations will be held from 4:30…
TWO HARBORS Minn.– Castle Danger Brewing is a larger facility in Two Harbors, producing nearly 25,000 cans of beer daily. And with that significance, the idea of a potential 25 percent tariff increase is on their radar. “So right now, immediate impact, we’re not experiencing immediate impact. It really depends on your supplier. Our aluminum supplier uses primarily U.S. steel,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– A lodging and event center will be making its way to Two Harbors. And from the sounds of it, it could be a game changer for the area. The proposed development project will introduce a boutique hotel and event center, adjacent to Castle Danger Brewing. Right now the project is in early stages of planning. But the…
DULUTH, Minn.– Hannah Johnson Fabric & Sewing Store nestled on East Superior Street in Lester Park has been catering to their crafty customers for 16 years. And after dedicating more than a decade to the shop, the previous owner decided it was time to retire. The new owner, Asher Estrin-Haire, is excited to alter the shop in his own way….
COHESSET, Minn. — The extreme cold caused over one-thousand nine-hundred people on the north side of the iron range for several hours. The outage started around 3 Tuesday morning. Lake Country Power customers were left without power for nearly 6 hours. By 9 in the morning the power was resolved. Ely, Tower, Soudan, Embarrass, Babbitt, and surrounding areas were affected….
CLOQUET, Minn. — Fairchild Equipment, a leading dealership in the material handling industry has been honored with its 11th MVP award. Fairchild Equipment was founded in Green Bay in 1985 and has facilities across the Midwest, including Cloquet. Fairchild deals new and used equipment such as forklifts, movers and utility vehicles. The dealership has been greatly recognized over its history…
Courtesy: AP TORONTO (AP) — A badly injured child is among eight people who were hurt Monday when a Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport. The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that all 80 passengers and crew are accounted for. One passenger is critically injured and…
DULUTH, Minn.– When you see a production at the Norshor Theater stage, you can’t help but take it all in. The artistic decisions lie within the directors, and costume managers alike. And pretty soon, the Playhouse will be saying goodbye to two of those employees. “They flew me out December 2019 right after a giant blizzard. And I remember getting…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chum Duluth is gearing up for a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser to support its shelter expansion, set for February 27th. Bradley Zwagerman, Director of Communications and Marketing at Chum Duluth, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk more about it. The event, known as the Expansion Extravaganza, aims to raise critical funds to expand the shelter…
DULUTH, Minn. — A massive fire destroyed a vacant duplex at 2226 W. First Street in Duluth late last night. According to a press release, firefighters responded around 10:20 PM and found heavy flames spreading through the two-and-a-half-story building. They called for extra help before even arriving, due to the intensity of the smoke. The fire, which had spread…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fire sprinklers are being credited with keeping a kitchen fire from getting out of control in a Duluth apartment building. The fire was reported just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Midtowne Manor at 2011 West 2nd Street. A city spokesperson said the fire was 75 percent contained by the sprinkler system. Two people inside the unit…
DULUTH, Minn. — FOX 21 was the proud television sponsor of this weekend’s Duluth Polar Plunge, and some of our team members took the frigid jump for the cause. FOX 21 Team courtesy of MIX 108’s Nick Cooper The FOX 21 Team, including Dan Hanger, Emily Halling, Maria Vollom and general manager Erik Hayes, helped raise nearly $5,000 for Special…
WALKER, Minn. — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fatal snowmobile crash in rural Walker, Minnesota, according to authorities. The accident happened just before 9 p.m. Friday. The 50-year-old man driving the snowmobile lost control before striking a snow embankment and some trees near 60th Avenue Northwest. The victim, who is from Corpus Christi, Texas was taken…
AITKIN, Minn. – Police say they found a bloody scene when responding to a slashing at a residence in the quiet community of Aitkin, that left two women in the hospital. Aitkin Police responded to a residence on First Street Northwest around 10:56 a.m. on Wednesday after they received a call that a female had been stabbed. Officers found the…
BACKUS, Minn. – A victim’s condition is unknown after a shooting in rural Cass County last Thursday. Cass County Sheriffs responded to a residence near rural Backus around 11:30 p.m. Thursday evening after reports of a shooting. According to the sheriff’s office, first responders found a 36-year-old male with gunshot wounds at the scene, who was transported by air to…
DULUTH, Minn.– How cool would it be to step into the shoes of a musher for a day? A group of students from North Shore Community School in Duluth got to do just that for the 18th annual “Ikidarod” race. The ‘Ikidarod’ is a cultivated event from lessons the kids gathered in class. Before the race began, 2nd graders studied…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today the Twin Ports participated in its 10th annual march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. The march takes place each year on Valentines Day to bring justice and awareness to those missing. This year, 20-30 people were involved with the event. Before the march took place families met to share personal stories of their loved…
DULUTH, Minn. — This weekend, a family-owned Superior-based company is supporting one of their employees, who has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Jesse Porter started in the engineering department at Arctic Compression LLC last year. The company manufactures breathing air tanks for fire and rescue teams. Since his start Porter has helped the company launch their new ALL POWER…
DULUTH, Minn. — The former burnt-out Kozy building in downtown Duluth is no more. The property stood on the corner of East 1st St. and 2nd Ave. This demolition has been nearly 15 years in the making, full of legal battles between the former owner of the Kozy, Eric Ringsred, and the city of Duluth. They argued over whether to…
MINN. — Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan says she plans to run for U.S. Senate, and will make a formal announcement later this month. In a statement on social media, Flanagan said she is talking with community, family and friends before making the formal announcement. She also commented on Senator Smith’s decision to not see re-election. “Smith has paved the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A man told police he had to urinate before taking Hermantown Police on a miles-long midnight chase Tuesday, according to police reports. 54-year-old Justin Lee Briggs has been charged with fleeing police, after an attempted traffic stop around 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday. The police report said an officer attempted to stop Briggs’ vehicle because it had no…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 50 years, the DECC has been hosting its highly anticipated outdoor sports show, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the region to explore the latest in outdoor gear and activities More than 250 vendors are preparing to set up shop throughout the DECC. Guests can browse for anything ranging from fishing lures and rods to RVs and…
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Egg prices are soaring to record highs, but one local farmer is not raising his prices. The owners of LoLa Farms in Wrenshall have no plans to raise prices on their Locally Laid eggs. In conjunction with Amish farmers, they have 5 flocks of about twenty-five hundred to three thousand hens. They are all pasture raised and…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Farm to School Road Show made a stop in Cloquet to teach the importance of getting those local foods in schools. It brings together educators and early care providers with local farmers. By connecting them it gets fresher foods to kids, which can help them like those foods more. It keeps money local, supporting a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026. Smith made the announcement on a video posted to social media. The 66-year-old said she wants to spend more time with her family after 20 years of…
DULUTH, Minn. — This Saturday, hundreds of people are expected to jump into the freezing waters of Lake Superior, all for a good cause. The 24th annual Duluth Polar Plunge is expected to make a splash at 2 p.m. at the end of Park Point. A costume pre-party is expected to take place at the Garden at 1 p.m. This…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth’s Skywalk has changed how people commute in Duluth’s downtown space since it originally started in the 1970s. In recent years, the skywalk has been a focus of safety concerns. “We want a vibrant, safe downtown for everybody, including our skywalk. And if you use the Skywalk as much as folks like me, you’ve seen some…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council approved on Monday a $26 million investment into Spirit Mountain. The project has been called the Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. The plan looks to replace of Spirit Mountain’s original lifts, the Summit, and the the Gandy Chair, by building one new ski lift. Both the Gandy and Summit Chairs can only carry three…
DULUTH, Minn. — Boat Club Productions presents The Last 5 Years, debuting Thursday, Feb. 13, at Spirit of the North Theatre. This emotional musical by Jason Robert Brown tells the story of a marriage in reverse and chronological order, starring Stuart Gordon as Jamie. Gordon joined Fox 21’s morning newscast Thursday to share more about the show. Performances run through…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — This Valentine’s Day, local teacher Karla Line is honoring her late mother with a heartfelt project titled “Love, Judy.” Students of Karla, a teacher in International Falls, have been crafting sweet Valentine’s cards for residents of a nursing home. Karla started this project last year in memory of her mother, Judy, who passed away in 2023,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A high-speed pursuit took Hermantown police for quite the ride early Tuesday morning. The chase started just after midnight after an officer spotted a suspicious vehicle behind the Goodwill store on Miller Trunk Highway. When the officer initiated a discussion, the driver took off. The chase went on for 11 miles until a pit maneuver was used…
DULUTH, Minn. — Demolition began Tuesday on the burnt-out former Kozy building and apartments in downtown Duluth. The tear-down is part of a roughly $2 million settlement agreement between the city of Duluth, the building’s former owner, Dr. Eric Ringsred, and Respect Starts Here, which is a group of preservationists. $1.4 million is partially being used for the demolition across…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A long-standing Duluth company moved over the waters to Superior in hopes to grow their bulk cargo commodities and expend their business. For the last few weeks, C. Reiss has been operating out of their new facility on Winter Street. It took nearly $23 million for the company to make this move. Federal funds covered roughly $10…
