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UMD stores preparing for finals weeks and holidays

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s a busy time of year with finals, and the holidays all wrapped together. And luckily, UMD is prepared for all of it. The UMD store will be celebrating cyber-Monday and continuing through finals week. For the occasion, they’re putting lots of UMD merchandise on sale. And to get through final exams, they’ve assembled ‘survival kits’ to purchase…

Three new K-9s join local law enforcement agencies, three celebrate retirement

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Two new K-9s have joined the Hermantown Police Department, taking over the reins of two long-serving K-9s who are entering retirement. K-9s Tuuko and Jack are both retiring after serving for around 10 years on the force. Both of the dogs accomplishing many feats in their time. K-9s Bruno and Kylo have graduated from their training and…

Farmer Doug’s Tree Farm gaining statewide attention

DULUTH, Minn.– Tis the season for trees, and many of the local tree farms are now in full swing. Some of the customers are traveling hours to make the trek for their perfect tree. Farmer Doug said, it’s been a slow fall season. Now, pumpkins are done, and winter has finally shown itself. They’re fully stocked with their supply of…

Vikings waive wide receiver Adam Thielen to allow veteran to pursue more playing time elsewhere

FILE = Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday, allowing the 13-year veteran an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere down the stretch of his expected final NFL season and ending…

Farmers market vendors say they are still waiting on payments from Community Action Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — During the ongoing tensions between Community Action Duluth and its employees, Twin Ports vendors with the Duluth Farmers Markets are still yet to be paid their promised fee by the organization. According to one of the vendors, many sellers attending these markets have yet to receive compensation from Community Action Duluth, as part of the non-profit’s EBT…

Great Lakes Aquarium mourns loss of Bogey, 26-year-old bald eagle

DULUTH, Minn. — Great Lakes Aquarium announced the death of longtime resident Bogey the bald eagle, who was 26-years-old. After a period of declining health, the decision was made to humanely euthanize Bogey. X-rays taken in June revealed Bogey had significant arthritis, and recently he began to struggle with standing and eating. Bogey first arrived at Great Lakes Aquarium from…

Santa and his reindeer begin meet and greets at Fitgers

DULUTH, Minn.– The holiday season has officially arrived, and Santa Claus and his reindeer are wasting no time getting into the spirit. Each weekend leading up to Christmas, Santa is stopping by Fitgers to visit with kids and families. He isn’t coming alone; Donner and Blitzen are tagging along for some extra holiday fun. Santa said he’s looking forward to…

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years. But that boom looks set to come to a crashing…

Rules: FOX 21 Days of Holiday Treasures

Fox 21 Days of Holiday Treasure Sponsors Fox 21 Days of Holiday Treasure Rules Promotion Period: November 28th to December 20th How to Participate: Tune In: Watch the 9pm News on Fox 21 during the promotion period. Code Word: Each night, a special code word will be announced. Email Entry: Once you see the code word, email it to happyholidays@kqdsfox21.tv. Submission Deadline: You have until 6am the…

Free Minnesota state park entry November 28th

DULUTH, Minn. — Enjoy free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 28 The DNR offers fours Free Park Days a year, where vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas are waived. “After Thanksgiving celebrations, we encourage friends and family to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature,” said Ann…

20th Annual Gobble Gallop raises nearly 10K for Safe Haven

DULUTH, Minn. — The 20th Annual Gobble Gallop had runners working up a Thanksgiving appetite. Hosted by Duluth Running Company this annual staple brings thousands together to kick off Thanksgiving Day. The run supports the Safe Haven Shelter and resources center. This year they raised nearly 10 thousand dollars in sponsorships and donations. The Gobble gallop features a variety of…

Bentleyville back open after storm damage

Bentleyville re-opens(credit: Bentleyville) DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville is set to open Thursday evening after it was temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Tuesday evening’s storm. Crews came together on Thanksgiving morning to repair what was damaged. SEE PREVIOUS: Bentleyville to close Wednesday night following storm damage Bentleyville will be open  5–9 PM. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…

Winter storm brings relief for snowmobilers

DULUTH, Minn. — As the freshly fallen powder hits the ground, snowmobilers across the Northland are gearing up to hit the trails. Many groups, like the Hermantown Night Riders, are preparing to conduct a final sweep of the trails this weekend. This helps keep the paths smooth and clear of debris, which is crucial after snowstorms. The trails are set…

Surfers spend the snow day catching some waves

DULUTH, Minn.– During a snow day, you may find people outside making snowmen, and snow angels. But for some people, they’re hoping to do something a little more adventurous. All around Brighton beach and French River Wayside, handfuls of surfers kept busy catching some waves. Before hitting the water, they make sure to have good wetsuits, leashes for boards, and…

Lutsen expects to open first runs of the season Friday

Lutsen Skiing LUTSEN, Min. – The team at Lutsen Mountains expect the first runs of the season to open on Friday, November 28, 2025. They say the expected snow over Thanksgiving should be enough to open a few runs. In a news release, “For opening day, our plan is to operate Raptor Express along with the Flapjack Conveyor, giving us a blend…

City of Duluth offering complimentary parking ramps on Small Business Saturday plus other selected days

DULUTH, Min. – The City of Duluth’s Parking Services division is offering a select number of complimentary parking days one four days. The ramps include Lakeview Medical District Ramp, Technology Village Ramp, and HART District Ramps will all participate. Free days are: Saturday, November 29 (Small Business Saturday) Thursday, December 4 Thursday, December 11, and Thursday, December 18 In making…

More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

Byheart Infant Formula (AP) – More than three dozen babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported 37 cases of confirmed or suspected illness in babies who consumed ByHeart formula since August. The most recent case was reported on Nov. 19. No deaths have been…

Bentleyville to close Wednesday night following storm damage

DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville’s ‘Tour of Lights’ will be closed Wednesday night due to damage sustained in Tuesday evening’s storm. According to their Facebook, they will remain closed while crews work to assess and repair the damage. They state this is for the safety of their guests, volunteers, and staff. Bentleyville storm damage. Officials with Bentleyville say repairs will start…

Minnesota Power outages affect thousands of customers across Northern Minnesota

  Tree Down In Lakeside (credit: Minnesota Power) DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands of Minnesota Power customers are without power on Wednesday morning. Officials say the storm downed trees and power lines, and poles, causing scattered outages in Little Falls, Cloquet, and the Long Prairie areas. Duluth is also experiencing an outage, including about 1,000 customers in Lakeside/Lester Park, and about…

City of Duluth snowplow drivers say they’re ready for first major snowfall

DULUTH, Minn. — With snowplows officially out on Duluth roads assisting Twin Ports commuters, there’s some interesting science that goes along with the first plowable snowfall. While the snow has been few and far between so far during the season, the noticeable lack of snowfall has helped plow drivers be extra ready for whatever comes their way. “The city takes…

Stempathy Career Fair inspires middle schoolers

DULUTH, Minn. — Ordean East Middle Schoolers are getting inspired at the STEMpathy Career Fair. The career fair aims to connect the students with professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The event showcases diverse STEM career pathways, allowing students to explore career options, learn about educational pathways, and see how these fields contribute to the community’s economic…

Volunteers at the DECC preparing for Thanksgiving buffet

DULUTH, Minn.– The biggest Thanksgiving dinner in the Northland is currently receiving it’s finishing touches. The DECC’s free Thanksgiving meal is staffed by volunteers from the college of St. Scholastica, Minnesota Power, and Mid Coast Catering. They’re preparing more than 2,200 pounds of turkey and mashed potatoes, 500 gallons of gravy, and 100 pounds of stuffing. The team is ready…

Kirby Board Program at UMD kicks off Turkey Eggstravaganza

DULUTH, Minn.– UMD students are burning off some pre-holiday steam, because the Kirby Board Program brought back its ‘Turkey Eggstravaganza’. The annual hunt began four years ago to get students into some holiday fun. 40 little turkeys are scattered around campus, waiting to be found. If students can’t find a turkey, they’re also holding a hand turkey contest. Hand turkey…

Chester Bowl prepping to have new building by ’26-’27 winter season

DULUTH, Minn. — We could finally be seeing a new chalet at Chester Bowl come next winter. The Chester Bowl team are finalizing design plans, and they intend to start contract bidding in February. Once they award the contractor and close for the winter season on March 13th, construction can finally start rolling. It’ll be about a six-month project, so…

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas coming to Duluth

DULUTH, Min. – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis is back in Duluth.  The holiday tradition for 4-decades features their distinctive Mannheim sound. They’ll be playing Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00pm in the DECC Symphony Hall. FOX21 talked to Roxanne Layton, who plays percussion and recorder for the band. She’s very proud their sound and the whole show experience.  People with varying…

Virginia office of Lakeview Behavioral Health set to close

Lakeview Behavioral Health UPDATE: Lakeview Behavioral Health has released a statement following the closure of their Virginia office. The full statement from COO Zack Kahmeyer: “After extensive evaluation and careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to close our Virginia location. This choice was rooted in our commitment to providing the highest quality mental health care. Consolidating our services will…

Canadian Border Services Agency gives tips for holiday border crossings

Flag of Canada ONTARIO. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers of what to expect when crossing into Canada this holiday season. In 2024, the CBSA says it saw more than 93 million travellers and confiscated tens of thousands of prohibited goods. The CBSA encourages you to read and follow these travel tips before arriving at the…

Coffee Conversation: Minnesota author inspires kids to live their ‘Best Life Ever’

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota author Clancy Clark joined FOX 21 Tuesday morning to share his new children’s book, Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids™. Clark — a writer, speaker, and coach — says kids rarely hear about purpose or fulfillment, which inspired him to bring that message to a younger audience. The book follows Sophie and Seymour, two elementary-aged…

New Downtown Duluth parking ramp unveiled

DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia health and the City of Duluth teamed up to unveil a new parking ramp. It’s located on East First Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue East. The Hillside Public Ramp will bring 327 additional parking spots. Officials said, it will benefit the community greatly. Parking spots can be used for both downtown and hospital visits. “It is…

New fitness center opens at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center

DULUTH, Minn. — A new fitness center is officially open at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. A ribbon-cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Nygaard/Forbort Fitness Center. The 1,000 sq ft space has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility. It was previously home to the Tim Cortes Studio West and was originally called…

CHUM distributing 300 Thanksgiving dinners throughout the week

DULUTH, Minn.– Since June, CHUM has been planning and organizing their plan to give over 300 Northlanders a Thanksgiving dinner. Around fifteen volunteers gathered at our Saviors Lutheran Church for the distribution. Most of their canned goods came from donations from churches and schools around the area. Each family will receive a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, canned fruits and veggies, and…

Die Hard part of Zeitgeist’s holiday film selection

Die Hard movie poster DULUTH, Min. – Zeitgeist has announced their holiday film line-up. The Muppet Christmas Carol will have four showings between November 29 and December 7. It’s A Wonderful Life will get three weekend showings between December 13 and 21. Scrooged will have a single showing on December 16. Die Hard will have its sole opportunity to save…

Hermantown grad awarded 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship

Ely Young DUUTH, Min. – Ely Young of Hermantown has been awarded the 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship. The honor comes from the St. Louis County Historical Society. Young wrote his winning essay about his great aunt, Shirley Hedin (nee, Armstrong), who appeared on the cover of LIFE Magazine in 1943 as part of the Women’s Land Army….

Thanksgiving meals and buffets in the greater Twin Ports area

DULUTH, Minn. — Various Thanksgiving meals available both free and paid. Free Thanksgiving Meals St. Scholastica Annual Thanksgiving Meal at the DECC – Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11am to 3pm Free dinner for anyone in the community Turkey dinner with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, dinner roll, and cake for dessert DECC — Lake Superior Ballroom Free parking…

Local Businesses Thanksgiving and Black Friday Hours

Shoppers at the Miller Hill Mall DULUTH, Minn. — Here’s a composite list of the various store hours for Thanksgiving Thursday, 11/27 and Black Friday, 11/28 General Shopping: Target – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday, at 6am Walmart – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Best Buy – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Fleet Farm – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday…

St. Louis County Rescue Squad assists in search for missing Canadian man

  Peter Buckle(St Louis County Sheriff’s Office) LAC LA CROIX, ONTARIO. — The St. Louis County Rescue Squad is assisting the Ontario Provincial Police in a search for a missing Lac La Croix man. According to officials, 47-year-old Peter Buckle has been missing since November 15. Buckle was using his cabin on the Canadian side of Lake Lac La Croix…

UMD Rocketry performs static motor test

DULUTH, Minn. — After months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, members of UMD Bulldog Rocketry finally had their moment, putting their brand-new rocket motor to the test before their competition in June. “We do this for our competition in order to prove that our rocket, that the motor that we make ourselves will perform nominally and without any catastrophic…

More than 300 community members gather for Epilepsy Awareness Month

DULUTH, Minn. — More than 300 community members gathered at the Great Lakes Aquarium on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 22, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The event, hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, featured a catered dinner, arts and crafts, and opportunities for people in the epilepsy community to connect. More than 55,000 Minnesotans live with epilepsy. Epilepsy…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights powers on for 22nd season

DULUTH, Minn. – The Christmas spirit has come alive at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth for the 22nd- annual Bentleyville Tour of Lights. The tour is America’s largest free walk-through lighting display. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by helicopter to flip the lights on Saturday night. Bentleyville shines bright with more than five-million lights, including a 128-foot LED tree that…

Iron Range film Small Town Girl releases its theme song

Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Min. – The film “Small Town Girl” now has a theme song. Director Bill Cooper made the announcement in an e-mail message. Cooper had previously announced that Brian Bryson would be working on music for the production. Now the song “Rudy” by Bryson has been released. The song of about one and a half minutes….

Home demolitions begin for future London Road roundabout

DULUTH, Min. – Construction crews have begun demolishing homes on the future site of a London Road roundabout. Homes at the corner of N. 40th Avenue East and London Road are now being torn down. Home demolition at corner of N. 40th Ave E & London Road for future roundabout The teardown began Friday, November 21, 2025. Traffic lights at…

Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

(AP) – President Donald Trump’s pledge to terminate temporary legal protections for Somalis living in Minnesota is triggering fear in the state’s deeply-rooted immigrant community, along with doubts about whether the White House has the legal authority to enact the directive as described. In a Truth Social post late Friday, Trump said he would “immediately” strip Somali residents in Minnesota of Temporary Protected…

Jay Cooke State Park to have limited access during special deer hunt

Jay Cooke State Park Bridge DULUTH, Min. – Jay Cooke State Park will have limited public access during special deer hunt. The hunt will be December 6-10, 2025.  It will be muzzleloader-only. During that window visitors should not access any areas south of the swinging bridge. Hiking trails throughout the park will be closed. Visitors are advised to wear blaze…

BCA identifies man & deputies involved in Cass County deadly shooting

BCA Logo WALKER, Min & ST. PAUL, Min. —  Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is reporting the names of the people involved in the deadly officer involved shooting on November 16, 2025 in Cass County. The BCA says the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who died James Weyaus,37, of Onigum. The BCA…