Minnesota

Shawn Savela announces candidacy for MN House District 8B

DULUTH, Minn. — Native Duluthian Shawn Sevela (R) announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 8B. Shawn Savela is a lifelong Duluth resident. He says he’s seeking the seat to address fraud, reduce over-taxation and regulation, and restore confidence in Minnesota’s public institutions. Savela says he would create a state oversight office called Minnesota Doge to audit government programs and…

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

Oglala Sioux Tribe Flag (AP) – The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members who were arrested in Minneapolis on Friday have been transferred…

Court documents tie alleged ring-leader of Duluth ‘Drug Trafficking Organization’ to murder

John Deon Herring DULUTH. Min. – Branden Russell King has been arrested accused of shooting and killing Chazz Toney on October 10, 2025.  The indictment filed in St. Louis County court explained the alleged facts of the investigation.  It does not explain a motive.  That indictment does not mention John Herring, but Toney’s name is mention with Herring in other…

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S….

Eveleth man accused of sexually assaulting two teens

Axsel Davian Ibarraa EVELETH, Min. – Eveleth Police say Axsel Davian Ibarra, 22, Eveleth sexually assault two teens. The probable cause statement says Ibarra invited two teens to his apartment. The three were watching a movie and listening to music, plus playing a card game. Police department says Ibarra was giving the teens alcohol. Ibarra is then accused of becoming…

Prosecutors resigning from U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. ST PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says at least six prosecutors, including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, have resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. Governor Walz…

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, left, runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison…

Duluth Police Dept. puts new Armored Rescue Vehicle into service for high-risk calls

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department officially has its new Armored Rescue Vehicle in service for high-risk situations.  As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports, the purchase has been decades in the making. “That’s my biggest fear, is that we have to put people in harm’s way for an extended period of time without having proper equipment there to deal…

Free Minnesota Monsters youth football clinic helps builds confidence

DULUTH, Minn. — The Family Freedom Center partnered with the Minnesota Monsters to put on a free youth football clinic on Monday. The Family Freedom Center is a non-profit organization that serves the youth and families in the community through various programs, including the football clinic. The event aimed to bring the community together while providing the youth with the…

Police Chief addresses Duluth City Council on concerns of ICE collaboration

Duluth, Minn. — The topic of ICE started tonight’s city council meeting in Duluth with police chief Mike Ceynowa taking to the podium. Chief Ceynowa addressed concerns by some in the community that the duluth police department is working with ICE. The chief says the police department does work with Homeland Security Investigations as a partner on the Lake Superior…

First Look: The state’s Quality Improvement Plan draft to Community Action Duluth

Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – FOX21 has obtained an initial draft of the Quality Improvement Plan given to Community Action Duluth (CAD) by the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF).  The plan is a roadmap the state believes CAD needs to use to improve operations. The document lists 15 “identified deficiencies” within Community Action Duluth.  These…

Indictment: Man that killed Chazz Toney shot the ‘wrong person’ the previous day

Branden Russell King DULUTH, Min. – An apparently mistake in identity lead to a man being shot in Duluth, that is according to court documents. An indictment claims a person was shot accidently on October 9, 2025 when then intent was to kill Chazz Toney.  Toney was then killed the next day, October 10, 2025. The statement of probable cause…

Sen. Grant Hauschild announces run for re-election

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild announced on Monday that he will be running for re-election. Hauschild’s announcement comes during his 3rd year of his current term, representing Minnesota’s 3rd District. During his announcement, Hauschild, a DFL-er, reflected on his contributions to northeastern Minnesota, from tax relief to supporting trades and union workers. Hauschild says his goals remain…

Caregiver accused of sexually assaulting resident at Northome care facility

Morgan Sylvester Johnson NORTHOME, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation says a caregiver at a Lutheran Social Services facility in Northhome sexual assaulted a vulnerable adult. The report from DHS says the caregiver helped the vulnerable adult get into bed. The caregiver then got into that bed with the vulnerable adult and began to kiss them. …

Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown

Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by Immigration…

NorthShore Inline Marathon earns spot in 2026 World Inline Cup

(Northshore Inline Marathon) DULUTH, Minn. — The NorthShore Inline Marathon has earned a spot in the 2026 World Inline Cup(WIC) schedule. 2026 World Inline Cup Schedule The race, scheduled for September 17, 2026, will now be a part of the WIC provisional 2026 race calendar. Other locations on the calendar include Switzerland, France, Germany, and Portugal. Officials say the race is…

Denfeld High School students peacefully protest against ICE escalations

  DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this morning at Denfeld High School, a large crowd of students gathered to make their voices heard as they peacefully protested against ICE. The walk out gathering was filled with chants, and signs to express their feelings surrounding ice escalations in the state. Duluth Public School officials told FOX 21, the kids were practicing their first…

Great Lakes iron ore trade ends year down 12.8%

CLEVELAND, Ohio. — Iron ore trade in the Great Lakes has fallen 12.8% in 2025. According to officials with the Lake Carriers Association, the year-end total for the iron ore trade decreased by 12.8 percent to 43.4 million tons. Shipments of iron ore totalled 4.2 million tons in December,  an 8.8% drop compared to 2024. Officials say shipments were also…

Duluth caregiver who took vulnerable adult on drug run not banned from future roles

DULUTH, Min. – A staff person at a residential facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility.  Yet with those allegations, the staff person is still able to care for vulnerable adults according to Minnesota state regulations. The state report where the…

Allegiant and Sun Country combine to form ‘leisure-focused airline’

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Airlines Allegiant and Sun Country have combined to form what officials say is a “leisure-focused airline.” Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction valued around $1.5 billion. With access to Sun Country’s international network, the combined airline will offer current Allegiant customers access to expanded service from its small and mid-sized cities to…

Bags tournament raises $12,000 for Northern Lights Foundation

DULUTH, Minn. — A 52-team bags tournament raised $12,000 Saturday to help support local families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The tournament teams at The Other Place included law enforcement and fire departments from around the area. Money raised from the tourney and raffle items will go to the Northland Lights Foundation. The event was put on by the…

DHS ‘worst of the worst’ arrests by ICE in Minnesota

Courtesy: Associated Press Tensions between some Minnesotans and the way ICE is using force in the state continue to be very raw for locals and in cities across the country. Over the weekend, people gathered in Duluth to protests ICE. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security said over the weekend it has arrested hundreds of illegal aliens in Minnesota since…

Duluth participates in nationwide ICE protests

DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports residents gathered at Lake Avenue and Superior Street during a weekend of nationwide protests following the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Organized by the Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America, Anti-Imperialist Action, and the Northwoods Socialist Collective, the protest focused on ICE’s…

Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wraps up annual jamboree

DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association wrapped up its annual outdoor hockey jamboree fundraiser today. The event brought players and families together for a weekend of outdoor hockey, food, and family-friendly fun, while raising money to support local youth hockey players. This year, the Jamboree also celebrated those who stepped up to support the hockey association after it…

Mandela Barnes visits Superior during ‘Wisconsin Way’ Tour

  SUPERIOR, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes visited Superior over the weekend to host a roundtable discussion with local leaders and health care providers about rising health care costs. This discussion is part of Barnes’ Wisconsin Way’ tour, which he began after launching his 2026 campaign for Governor. Barnes says he is looking to expand BadgerCare to…

Minnesota braces for what’s next amid immigration arrests and in the wake of Renee Good shooting

Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer there and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful. (AP video: Mike Householder) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Already shaken by the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer, Minnesota’s Twin…

Fans get “Caged In” celebrating iconic actor at Duluth Depot

DULUTH, Minn. — Fans of the iconic Nicolas Cage gathered at the Duluth Depot for the 4th annual “Caged In,” a free event celebrating the actor and the lasting impact of his films. Attendees enjoyed screenings of three Nicolas Cage movies, including “Left Behind”, “The Rock”, and “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.”  Along with trivia and prizes, all while celebrating…

Candlelight vigil and “ICE out for good” protest in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. — A community gathering took place in Cloquet honoring the life of Renee Nicole Good, while also protesting ICE’s presence in Minnesota. The 37 year old and mother of three was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026. More than 100 people coming together for a peaceful candlelight vigil hosted…

22nd annual Ice Climbing Festival attracts hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts

SANDSTONE, Minn.– When choosing to take on winter sports, many people tend to choose skiing and snowboarding. But the Ice Climbing Festival in Sandstone, takes things to the extreme. For over two decades, Sandstone has held the not so hidden gem in the Robinson Quarry Park. Brave adventurers from both near and far gather here for this bone chilling experience….

Treasure Chest Games opens shop in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. — Treasure Chest Games has been open for just over a week, and business has been promising. They opened with a bang on New Year’s Eve with a tournament with some very lucky gamers getting some valuable cards. Previously operating as an online storefront, the brick-and-mortar storefront provides space for in-person play and the ability to browse the…

UW-Superior powering up new solar array project

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior is about to power up a new project. A solar array, two years in the making, is set to go live this spring, generating between five and fifteen percent of campus power needs. The 440-kilowatt, ground-mounted array was installed this summer southwest of Ross Hall on former soccer fields. Project leaders say it…

Minneapolis schools will offer remote learning amid federal immigration enforcement

Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city, the district said….

FACT FOCUS: Minneapolis shooting prompts spread of misrepresented and fabricated images online

A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. Misrepresented and fabricated images spread widely on social media in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman, Renee Good, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday. Soon after the shooting,…

Duluth Schools take moment of silence as part of Minnesota Day of Unity

Duluth Schools Logo DULUTH, Min. – Secondary Schools in the Duluth School District took a moment of silence at 10am on January 9, 2026. It was part of Governor Tim Walz declaring it to be a “Day of Unity”. In the announcement Governor Walz, “encouraged individuals, businesses, faith institutions, and organizations to observe a moment of silence at 10:00 am,…

Minnesota Department of Human Services pausing provider enrollment for 13 Medicaid services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Logo DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Human Services have announced in a press release that it is set begin a freeze on new provider enrollments in 13 categories of Medicaid services which it deems at a high risk for fraud. A start date for the freeze is not yet determined, with the pause…

Broadband to finally reach rural St. Louis County

NORTH STAR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — After more than a decade of planning and persistence, broadband internet is finally expanding to four of St. Louis County’s most rural townships. In an era where internet access is often taken for granted, many families in rural parts of the county have long struggled with limited or unreliable service. Leaders say geography and distance…

Man arrested for murder of Chazz Toney

Branden Russell King DULUTH, Min. – The Duluth Police Department says they arrested 32-year-old Branden King for pending charges of 2nd Degree Homicide. He’s accused of killing 35-year-old Chazz Toney. Duluth Police say on October 10, 2025 at 12:25am officers were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 200 block of West 3rd Street. Officers arrived on scene…

Inside the Indictments: Twin Ports anti-drug trafficking operation

John Deon Herring DULUTH, Min. – The Duluth Police Department announced on January 7, 2026 they were, “executing a series of narcotics-related search warrants and arrests in connection with the trafficking of controlled substances in the Duluth/Superior area.” We are now getting a first look into the charges via a “Statement of Probable Cause”. It says the main target was…

Trina Swanson announces campaign for congress

Trina Swanson, Congressional District 8 Candidate DULUTH, Minn. — Trina Swanson has announced her campaign for congress in northern Minnesota. The Hermantown native has previously held senior leadership roles in U. S. Citizenship and Immigration services. Swanson says her campaign will focus on affordable healthcar,e including rural access, protecting working families, and education-to-career pathways. “I’m running because too many people…

Piedmont Youth Hockey Association preps for annual Jamboree

DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association is gearing up for its annual outdoor jamboree. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. From a full day of hockey, food, and family fun, this event is a great way to support the community rink while enjoying what it has to offer. “This is Piedmont’s weekend to come and celebrate,…

Grinch spotted picking up trees with Twin Ports Trailer Trash

DULUTH, Minn. — The Grinch has been spotted around town taking Christmas Trees, but this time it’s to benefit the community. For 8 years now, Twin Ports Trailer Trash has been collecting Christmas Trees after the holidays. They ensure the trees are disposed of correctly rather than becoming hazards or ending up in the landfill. It also gives them a…

24 arrested in Twin Ports anti-drug trafficking operation

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) executed a series of warrants on Wednesday in an anti-drug trafficking operation. According to officials, the operation was aimed at targeting members and associates of the Black P Stone street gang operating in the Twin Ports. During the one-day operation, 10 warrants were executed and 24 people arrested. Officials…