DULUTH, Minn.– The importance of prioritizing childcare centers and providers is being highlighted across the country today including in Duluth. Childcare providers, teachers and parents gathered at ‘Young Minds Learning Center’ to highlight the importance of properly funded childcare. A press conference, march, a rally, and multiple center closures happened in Duluth to drive the point home. The advocates are…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing Police Department is training a new K9. K9 handler Officer Sydney Haugan will be attending a three-month certification training with a one-year-old German Sheppard. Together the new K9 team will be training in criminal apprehension and firearms/ammunition detection. The police department will be having a naming contest for their new K9. They’re asking for any…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — After a 14 month delay due to weather and trail conditions, the 40th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is underway. 18 teams of dogs and mushers are competing along this year’s 264 mile route as fast as they can. Weather conditions have made running the 40th a challenge. It was scheduled to take place last year,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Before the elite dogs took to the trails for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the little pups got in on the fun as well. The annual Beargrease Cutest Puppy Contest returned to Fitger’s Saturday, bringing together dog lovers of all ages. Spectators voted for any of the 30 young pups who competed in this years…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament Section Finals aren’t the only major events happening this week. The DECC is also buzzing with excitement as it hosts 108 teams for the kickoff of the FIRST Robotics season. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich captured all the action. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Northland Newsmakers, Fox 21’s Lucretia Free met with High School teacher Alison Wood. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Northland Newsmakers
DULUTH, Minn.– As the world continues evolving, so do the methods teachers use in the classrooms. For 12 years now The Lake Superior Summit on Teaching of Writing and English as Second Language has been gathering teachers from 6 different institutions for this collaborative event. The topics covered included teaching and learning with disabilities, communication, and workshops. Every year they…
DULUTH, Minn.– Regional psychologists spent the day networking and collaborating to broaden their resources. The event was held in response to what mental health professionals are calling a “pressing need for improved mental health services” Twin cities based Mental Health Systems partnered with H.P. Psychological Associates from Hermantown to gain insight to services like telehealth. The “Dialectical Behavior Therapy” training…
DULUTH, Minn. – Charges say a man entered a stranger’s home on Park Point with a hammer and pliers. Around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Duluth Police responded to a residence on Minnesota Ave on Park Point for reports of an intruder with a weapon. When officers arrived, they were able to identify the suspect as 42-year-old Brian Adam Burba of…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 42-year-old Duluth man has been arrested following a burglary on Park Point. On Wed., Feb. 26, Duluth police responded to a report of a burglary on Park Point. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. The homeowner told police that an unknown male had entered his home and was taking several items. Officers arrived at the scene…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The 25,000 square foot building was once used to house workers who rebuilt the city of Cloquet after the tragic fire of 1918. But present day, after it was condemned in 2022, renovating the hotel is a challenge other groups passed on. With its age, Hotel Solem is bringing a list of hurdles developer C&C Holdings is beginning…
DULUTH, Minn.– Starting March 1st, the Duluth Salvation Army donations will be proportionally matched by the Minnesota Food Share Program. They’re looking to collect the usual shelf stable items. The Duluth Salvation Army is the only location in the state that has a medical food shelf for special diets. During the drive, they’re hoping to get foods that are gluten free,…
DULUTH, Minn. — $56 million is still needed to replace the country’s third-oldest air traffic control tower at the Duluth International Airport. So far, the Duluth Airport Authority has been awarded $16 million from the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport is now requesting $14 million from the state of Minnesota. Airport officials say the state dollars will help leverage additional…
DULUTH, Minn. — Crews have started to improve an area of West Skyline Parkway at Bardon Peak Overlook. The project spans Skyline Parkway from the Magney-Snively Natural Area trailhead parking lot. It will focus on replacing over 30 culverts, doing some restoration work on the retaining wall, installing a historical marker at the overlook, and removing graffiti from the area. “There’s…
AURORA, Minn. – Police say a woman’s condition is still unknown after having her finger bitten off in a midday assault, this past Monday. According to charging documents, East Range Police were called to the Iron Gate Apartments in Aurora around 12:30 p.m. on Monday for reports of an assault. Officers said that when they arrived, they found 29-year-old Madusu…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — In the land of 10,000 lakes a good fishing lure is the most important thing for any angler. But for one Grand Rapids man, it’s not about the catch… it’s about the looks of his hand-crafted lures and decoys. “I think it was two years ago. I counted them, and there’s over 600 and I though…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new condo development is in the works along Duluth’s Woodland neighborhood. The development will include two 30-unit buildings, and they will be located along Woodland Avenue adjacent to Hartley Nature Center. Developer Brian Forcier of Titanium Partners is behind the project, and he’s working alongside the City of Duluth to accomplish this. He told FOX 21 the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — A Two Harbors man has been found guilty of sexually abusing his underage female family member. This comes after 45-year-old Michael Brian bailey previously pleaded guilty in 2020 to sexually assaulting a different underage female family member. The newest allegations came to light in 2023, by the victim. She said she was 5 years old when…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — There is finally a place to get your sushi fix in Virginia. It’s called ‘Grace Sushi.’ On the menu, alongside sushi, they also offer dumpling rice bowls. Some of their specialty rolls are inspired by the Northland, with names like “Lake of the Woods” and “The Big Pine.” Since this is the first sushi restaurant in the…
MINN. — Another weather obstacle for the John Beargrease sled dog marathon, as “rapidly deteriorating snow” is forcing a change in this weekend’s starting location. This announcement comes after a lack of snow and icy conditions postponed Beargrease from Jan. until this Saturday, March 2nd. The race was set up to begin at Billy’s Bar in Duluth, but it will…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– Excitement was on today in the city of Virginia for the unveiling of a 100-year-old time capsule. City leaders, the public, and even some school kids came out for the big reveal. The capsule was removed a few years back from the former century-old Northland Office Building. It was recovered when the building was demolished to make way for…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — Carlton County Deputies say they found nearly half a pound of suspected Fentanyl under the hood of a car during a traffic stop on Thursday. The sheriff’s office was informed by other law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Johnny Glendale Williams. According to the charges, Deputies learned there…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Virginia police are investigating a hit and run that happened around 4:45 Monday evening, Feb. 24. It took place near the intersection of 6th Ave. and 9th St. N. Police received a report that an elderly man had been hit by a truck that then left the scene. A St. Louis County deputy located the suspect vehicle…
MINN. — The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is moving its starting location from Billy’s in Duluth to Two Harbors, MN, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and snow loss. The race will now begin at the first checkpoint in Two Harbors, ensuring a safer trail for participants. Organizers are urging volunteers to step up and help with this last-minute change…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council met on Monday and concluded that the city will conduct an evaluation into “the long-term future of the downtown skywalk system.” In a 9-0 vote, councilors approved a resolution that will direct the city administration to work with the council in evaluating the best future for the downtown skywalk. The skywalk, its businesses,…
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…
