HIBBING, Minn. – The largest rural public transportation provide just expanded their service, targeting more in the Hibbing area. Arrowhead Transit is a vital lifeline for many people who live in the iron range and across northeastern Minnesota. Previously the city of Hibbing has had their own transportation service, but have slowed down and decreased services in recent years. Arrowhead…
LITTLE FORKS, Minn. — A woman from International Falls has died after her vehicle left Count Road 77 in Little FOrk. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Monday. The victim is 35-year-old Jensena Vanhale. Nobody else was in the vehicle. A cause is under investigation. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Police used less lethal options against an armed burglar who they say wouldn’t peacefully surrender after getting caught in the act. This happened around 3:10 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in an apartment complex on E 2nd St. The 47-year-old male suspect was eventually arrested. Authorities say he was armed with a box cutter. No officers were injured….
DULUTH, Minn. — Originally meant for the armed reserves the Historic Duluth Armory has a rich history that coincides with the arts and culture. But since its closure in the late 70s, the building has turned into a shell of its former self. In recent years there has been an effort to restore the historic building to its former glory….
DULUTH, Minn. — One day after a standing-room only council meeting, the city of Duluth’s top public safety leaders are reacting to 3.5 hours of public comments and dialogue about Mayor Roger Reinert’s proposed ordinance changes to get tougher on non-violent crime. Property damage, graffiti, illegal dumping and camping on public property are among the non-violent crimes that would become…
Update (2 p.m.): Duluth police have arrested a 30-year-old Duluth man after an early morning stabbing downtown Tuesday. The man is being held on pending charges of first-degree assault after police say the man stabbed the victim in the neck at 214 E. Superior Street, which is the Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park. The stabbing was reported around 3:45 a.m. The victim,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s City Council got their first chance Monday evening to discuss 10 proposed ordinance amendments to curb non-violent crimes in the city. It would make actions such as camping on city property, graffiti, and unlawful possession or firing of an airgun misdemeanors. An overflow crowd gathered in and near the council chamber’s room for a chance to…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Lane closures and delays are expected along the crosswalks and intersections of Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be refreshing turn arrows and crosswalks for easier viewability throughout the next week. Motorists are asked to use extra caution when traveling through work zones, seek alternate routes, and avoid left turns at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Playhouse will close out its Main Stage production season with 9-5, The Musical running July 12 – 28 at the NorShor Theatre. Cast Members Haley Methner and Ole Dack joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the production, which is based on the classic movie and incorporates songs by the legendary Dolly Parton….
DULUTH, Minn. — “I am originally from Puebla, Mexico. I have a house in Washburn where all the family lives. I thought it was a great location,” said Nestor Tapia. “Me and my family come to Duluth every weekend, so I thought it was a great city to do business.” Being the newest addition to the restaurant game in Downtown…
DULUTH, Minn.– As time goes on, we learn more and more about sustainable living. Minnesota Power partnered up with Minnesota Native Landscapes to try out sheep grazing. The Jean Duluth Solar spans 8.5 acres. And it is filled with precious native plants, pollinator plants, as well as other vegetation. “As you can see, the vegetation is quite high.” pointed…
HIBBING, Minn. – A man is dead after crashing an ATV in Hibbing early Monday morning. According to the police report, around 5:30 in the morning on Monday the Hibbing Police Department responded to the 3700 block of 7th Ave. W. for the report of a 38-year-old man laying in the road with an ATV near him. Authorities say that…
WASCOTT, WI. — A 71-year-old Barnes man died after falling off a boat into Red Lake on Friday, July 12, 2024. The call for help came in around 7:22 pm. According to a press release, authorities responded to the scene at 10428E Red Lake Drive. The victim, identified as Michael Andersen of Barnes, WI, was fishing with a 92-year-old Hayward…
DULUTH, Minn. – True North Goodwill and SOAR Career Solutions announced their plans for a merger. The two nonprofits both focus on workforce development in our region for decades. Through recent conversations between the Executive Director of SOAR, Emily Edison, and President & CEO of True North Goodwill, Dodie Brown, they found their companies visions aligned. “This is an opportunity…
CARIBOU LAKE, Minn. — According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old Esko man was rescued by a “good Samaritan” on Caribou Lake Saturday evening. While riding a jetski, the watercraft flipped and the man began to struggle to stay above water. Another jet ski rider saw him and pulled him to shore. The man then lost conciousness….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Children’s Museum is working to keep guests cool after vandalism of its AC unit. According to a Facebook post by the museum, its AC unit was damaged a couple of weeks ago. The museum is waiting on installation of a new AC unit, but has remained open. In the meantime, they are keeping the museum…
DULUTH, Minn. — Music is back at Bayfront! Festival by the Lake brought music to the park all afternoon on Saturday. Crowds were back at Bayfront Festival Park to enjoy live music, along with food, drinks, arts and crafts, and other vendors. Music lovers of all ages listened to the main and kid’s stage performances, all while giving back to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 64th Annual Duluth Rowing Regatta took place on Saturday. Close to 100 Duluth Rowing Club members were joined by crews from around Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Regatta Chairman Eric Dott says much of the event’s success relies on outside factors. “The weather will affect how far we are able to complete all of the races,”…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday was Rose Fest at Duluth’s Rose Garden and people from all over came to celebrate. The free event featured guided tours, classes on selecting, growing, and arranging roses, and even a treasure hunt for kids. The Leif Erikson Rose Garden is maintained by the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Rose Society, a volunteer organization…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Although Pride Month ended in June, that didn’t stop people in Two Harbor’s from celebrating. Organizing their first ever Pride celebration, the community decorated Thomas Owens Park to welcome everyone regardless of sexual or gender orientation. Craft vendors, artists, and a fashion show celebrated local LGBTQIA+ talent. And the community gathered for a discussion panel, discussing…
DULUTH, Minn. — While Duluth offers a wide array of hiking trails to get outside UMD students and members of the Duluth Climbers Coalition offer another way to traverse some of Duluth’s rockiest trails. On Saturday, the climbers coalition offered community members out to Ely’s Peak to scale alongside the cliffside for their annual Flock to the Rock event. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Pickleball Association Summer Slam Tournament kicked off on Friday at Wheeler Athletic Complex and will continue throughout the weekend. One hundred forty five pickleball players from around Minnesota, as well as Canada, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Florida are set to compete. Picklers from eight to eighty will compete in various events over the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Friday was the second day of Two Harbor Heritage Days, a summertime celebration for the North Shore community. Heritage Days is well underway in Two Harbors. The festival invites locals and tourists alike to enjoy an arts and crafts show, parades, entertainment, and dancing. With something for everyone, the four day celebration is a hit among…
DULUTH, Minn. –Essentia Health has heard from multiple people recently who were contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone impersonating Essentia. In most instances, people reported receiving a job offer via social media. They were asked to provide personal information to advance the hiring process. It’s important to note that Essentia will never ask for personal information outside of our…
7/12/24 Update: Courtesy: Bella Bretting Courtesy: Bella Bretting TOWN OF BELL, Wis. – Two days after the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said there was not enough evidence to prosecute an animal neglect case involving more than 15 horses, FOX 21 has learned the Sheriff’s Office has sent their investigation over to the District Attorney’s Office for possible charges. On Wednesday,…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD is playing host to a 4-H STEM camp focusing on engineering. 6th through 10th graders from across the state are working with professors and UMD students at the Swenson College of Science and Engineering. They are doing hands-on science and engineering activities. The project on Thursday was on a water filtration system. “We’re trying to make…
DULUTH, Minn — Drugs and weapons were seized and three people arrested when members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force served a warrant in the 14 hundred block of West 91st Avenue on Thursday. At the Morgan Park home, a 35-year-old man from Duluth, A 19-year-old from Chicago, and A 37-year-old person whose address is unknown, were…
DULUTH, Minn. – 40 new single-family detached additions of affordable housing units broke ground Thursday in the Harbor Highlands neighborhood. The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Duluth held a ceremony which kickstarts Phase VI of the development project. This phase is focused on the construction of 10 1-bedroom, 14 2-bedrooms, 12 3-bedrooms, and 4 4-bedroom units. 7 units of housing…
Kristy Johnson DULUTH, Minn. — An update on a violent carjacking in Duluth. Court documents say the suspect was on meth at the time and had been awake for 24 hours. Kristy Johnson, 32, is facing six felony charges. The criminal complaint says a 24-year-old Duluth man was picking up food at the Domino’s on Woodland Avenue near UMD when…
CLOQUET, Minn. — On Thursday, the Cloquet Police Department held Active Shooter Response Training at Cloquet High School. Over the four sessions, around 120 trainees will run through simulated active shooter scenarios. Members of the Cloquet and Fond du Lac Police Departments are going through the training. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, MN DNR, MN State Patrol, and Cloquet Fire…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DECC has literally gone to the dogs this weekend. The Duluth Kennel Club is holding its all-breed show now through Sunday… and the public is invited and encouraged to come to the show. When the title of the show says all breeds they mean it! 138 dog breeds are competing for recognition this weekend. This is an…
DULUTH, Minn. — All aboard for barbecue! The North Shore Scenic Railroad is once again offering Summer BBQ in the SkyView. The trip up the North Shore offers Famous Dave’s barbecue with a side of lakeshore views. According to the railroad’s General Manager Ken Buehler, they have been offering this experience for a few years. It’s an important part of…
DULUTH, Minn — “I fell in my home a few times and it was harder than heck to get up. Even with my roommate and my daughter, it was just impossible. So I try everything not to fall,” said Kathy Aho, a Resident at Keystone Buffs. Nonetheless, 1 in 4 older Americans reported falling in 2021. And that’s the number…
DULUTH, Minn. — Aviators are celebrating the opening of a small aircraft terminal at Park Point’s Sky Harbor Airport. The Duluth Airport Authority held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the roughly $2.7 million investment in northeastern Minnesota aviation. The new terminal is meant for small planes and seaplanes flown by public and professional aviators. “Through this new terminal, we hope…
DULUTH, Minn — The summer weather on Wednesday was very appropriate for the kick-off of Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days. Wednesday was the first of three days of Sidewalk Days sales taking place on Superior Street. On a day where the weather was beautiful, the crowds turned out in big numbers. They may have come for the sales, but they were…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The 24th annual Nordlager Beer Show will return to the Northeastern Hotel & Saloon in Cloquet on Saturday, July 13. Bert Whittington and Pete Clure joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the event. The buy, sell and trade show will feature all things beer signs, clocks, posters and more. It’s taking place on…
DULUTH, Minn. — For decades now, the over 500-acre site commonly referred to as the St. Louis River Site contained pollutants from the former US Steel facilities. Today, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and members of US Steel confirmed the portion surrounding Spirit Lake is now contaminant free. Over the last three years, crews have worked on removing polycyclic aromatic…
DULUTH, Minn. – Class is back in session at the Zeitgeist as nine teenagers take the stage for Renegade Comedy’s first Teen Improv Intensive. Teens ranging in ages from 13 to 19 will learn how to make stuff up and keep the comedy rolling. Renegade Comedy has offered classes on and off for the last 20 years. “Improv as a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime meteorologist Karl Spring is re-joining the FOX 21’s weather team later this month. He’ll be filling in as needed for all newscasts. Karl Spring Karl is a native Minnesotan and a life-long Twins and Vikings fan. Besides his time forecasting for years in the Twin Ports, including at FOX 21 in 2008-2009, he has also worked…
DULUTH, Minn. — At the end of the month, UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory will be hosting an event, spreading knowledge on research happening on Lake Superior. The first ever Freshwater Discovery Day will take place on July 31. The all-day event will kick off with a cruise on Lake Superior. Scientists and UMD students will share their findings and stories…
DULUTH Minn.– Improving public safety is one of Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s top priorities. On Monday afternoon, he and his chiefs of police and fire announced a proposal to help cut down on non-violent crimes. The plan includes 10 city ordinances that will amend sections of the city code. This includes introducing misdemeanor-level offenses for problems such as burning, graffiti,…
HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing man has been arrested in connection to trafficking drugs on the Iron Range. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) investigated Phillip Davis, 53, of Hibbing, after receiving information that he was having individuals deliver methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities found out this information through electronic monitoring. …
SUPERIOR, Minn. — AMSOIL has acquired Aerospace Lubricants, an Ohio based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized grease. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent of AMSOIL and will not be rebranded. The CEO of AMSOIL said the new acquirement will allow AMSOIL to access a new market, as Aerospace Lubricants produces grease for industrial and commercial purposes….
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth woman is now behind bars after stealing a car and running over a Duluth man near UMD Monday night. The event happened just before 11 p.m. near Woodland Ave. and West Saint Marie Street. According to the Duluth Police Department, a 24-year-old man was picking up food when a 32-year-old woman jumped into his vehicle…
HIBBING, Minn. – Expect detours from Hwy 37, just east of Hibbing, as construction crews work on improving both intersections with County Road 5. The intersection improvement project is expected to start July 15. Between the two intersections, crews will work on pavement resurfacing as well as setting up new lighting. Hwy 37 will remain open. However, County Road 5…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A summer camp in Cloquet looks to introduce and connect younger children to indigenous cultures. At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, the two-day summer camp will teach children math, science, and art – all while exposing the youth to the Ojibwe language and culture. Children there will also learn traditional Ojibwe games and songs. “Bringing…
DULUTH, Minn. — Country Artist Brantley Gilbert will perform at Bayfront Festival Park on Thursday, July 18, as part of his Off the Rails Tour. Local Musician Rafe Carlson is one of the opening acts. He joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk more about the concert and his upcoming summer performances. He also played some tunes live…
DULUTH, Minn. — Construction began today on the replacement of the St. Andrews Bridge in the Hunters Park Neighborhood. Through September, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus and Harvard Avenue. Driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained. The projects will replace the current triple barrel culvert crossing with a concrete single barrel culvert. The project…
DULUTH, Minn. Crossing from Duluth to Superior will become more of a hassle for drivers in the next coming weeks. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close the Blatnik Bridge for construction on July 13, 15, and 16. On July 13, the on-ramp from Garfield in Duluth and the southbound side of I-535 heading to Superior will close from 6…
DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota State Representative Jason Metsa has been arrested with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, involving force or coercion, according to the St. Louis County Jail roster. Metsa was booked in at 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 for probable cause. No bail has been set. He represented District 6B — north of Duluth —…
