DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Police Department had lots to celebrate today during their ceremony. Today, 11 new recruits took the oath with the Duluth police department. In addition, they acknowledged two police officers who were promoted today. Duluth’s Chief of Police told FOX 21 right now this line of work is a competitive market, and he’s grateful so many are…
DULUTH, Minn.–Registrations have hit an all-time high as anticipation builds for the 50th Grandma’s Marathon. For a process that normally takes around a month, last night alone over 19,000 people have signed up to cross this very start line. “To think that at seven o’clock our time yesterday, there were 10s of 1000s of people from around the world sitting…
Kwik Trip Logo DULUTH, Min. & LA CROSSE, Wis. – Kwik Trip has announced a new cash transaction policy in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s decision to end production of the penny. Cash purchases at Kwik Trip and Kwik Star locations will be rounded down to the nearest five cents if the store is out of pennies. Kwik Trip…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Proctor native, retiring from the Minnesota National Guard after thirty years of service, and beginning a new chapter serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Army Col. Scott Rohweder is a veteran of deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. He commanded Soldiers at every level and is the recipient of a variety…
DULUTH, Minn. — Carve out some time this weekend for Gourd Days at the DECC. This new seasonal celebration features all the favorite fall things. You’ll find cozy treats and seasonal sips, a pumpkin bounce house, toddler farm town, live animals, and vendors all along the Baywalk next to the DECC. The Vista Fleet will be doing Hayrides (maybe they…
Grand Rapids, Minn. – Whether you’re a seasoned Sasquatch seeker or just curious about the legend, the Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2025 is taking over the Timberlake Lodge & Hotel in Grand Rapids, MN on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. Abe and Donovan appeared live on FOX 21 this Thursday to discuss Bigfoot research and the…
DULUTH, Minn — All of the 2026 Grandma’s Marathon races have sold out. According to officials with Grandmas, as of Thursday morning, every race for the 50th anniversary of the event has sold out. Registration opened Wednesday night at 7 pm to a record-breaking start. Within just 90 minutes of opening, four out of the five events had completely…
DULUTH, Minn. — The road to the 50th annual Grandma’s Marathon kicked off at record speed Wednesday night, as registration for the 2026 race weekend shattered previous records. Within just 90 minutes of opening at 7 p.m., four of the five events had completely sold out — all faster than ever before. The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon reached its 7,000-runner…
DULUTH, Minn. – October 1st was a first for FOX 21 Local News, as the television station officially became partners with Townsquare Media Duluth. Townsquare operates multiple popular radio stations in the Northland, including MIX 108, B105, KOOL 101.7, Sasquatch 92.1 and The Northland FAN. Dan Hanger and Maria Vollom will provide morning news updates on all radio stations during…
DULUTH, Minn. — Are you fascinated by the spooky, mysterious, and paranormal? If so, a new company in Duluth might have just what you’re looking for. US Ghost Adventures recently launched its new ghost tour location in Duluth. The company offers a one-hour, narrated tour that explores the city’s most haunted and eerie sites. The tour covers a variety of…
DULUTH, Minn. — While Northlanders are beginning to prepare for winter, Grandma’s Marathon is already looking ahead to next summer’s milestone event- The 50th annual race. On Wednesday Oct. 1, runners gathering at the Dovetail Cafe for the first day of registration for the race. The event kicked off with a group run hosted by the Tortoise and Hare run…
DULUTH, Minn.– The bus shelter on 6th avenue east and 3rd street in Duluth just got way more colorful, to celebrate and acknowledge local artists in the area. For this opportunity, Zeitgeist is partnering with the Duluth Transit Authority to beautify the city. This project is to help encourage ridership, all while showcasing local talent. Tiffany Fenner, the mastermind behind…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday, classes at Lake Superior College were dismissed to give students the full scope of what the campus offers. Student success day is held twice a year at the college, and it celebrates all things success. The event gives participants the opportunity to learn about campus services, such as tutoring and advising. The event featured a clothing…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is participating in its fifth annual Pink Patch Project this October. The Pink Patch Project is a campaign where law enforcement agencies raise money for cancer education, research and treatment. Duluth Police Officers will be dawning pink bracelets or replacing their standard police patch for pink ones. Pink bracelets, can koozies and t-shirts…
ASHLAND, Wiss. – The meeting highlights the importance of West CAP’s work to provide the essential services while showcasing Governor Evers’ efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to lower everyday costs of working families and individuals across the state. “Poverty would be 11% of Wisconsin households. That kind of old description of an extremely low-income household, where Alice so they’re…
DULUTH, Minn. — A man is now under arrest after a hit-and-run incident on West Skyline Parkway last week. The 68-year-old suspect is being held on multiple pending charges, including criminal vehicular operation and bodily harm. The incident happened during the daylight hours of Sept. 23 on the 3800 block of West Skyline. Two pedestrians were struck by the vehicle….
DULTUH, Minn. — The 2025 Depot United Campaign has kicked off as another season of arts in the Twin Ports is under way. The fundraising campaign supports 6 different organizations under the depot’s roof: The Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, MN Ballet, Lyric Opera of the North, the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Depot…
DULUTH, Minn.– Last year, when a nurse at Essentia Health was diagnosed with Leukemia and was eventually cured. Her friends and coworkers organized a bone marrow drive, and they’re now inspired to keep going. The bone marrow drive at Essentia is typically done every five years. But now, they’re bringing it back for the second year in a row. Recipients…
DULUTH, Minn.– Following what politicians are calling a rise in political violence, community members and city officials were invited today to sign a pledge to prevent this. The Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota is dedicated to promoting civility and dialogue, over division and violence. The event is part of the ‘What Can We Do’ coalition. Which was inspired after…
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Allan Hetteen, right, receives command of the 55th Civil Support Team from U.S. Army Col. Scott Rohweder, commander of the 84th Troop Command, in St. Paul, Minn., March 17, 2023. ST. PAUL, Min. & PROCTOR, Min. – After more than 30 years in the Minnesota National Guard, Army Col. Scott Rohweder has retired from uniformed service….
CHI CHI’s Restaurants Opening On October 6 At 1602 West End Blvd. ST. LOUIS PARK, Min. — The legendary CHI-CHI’s Mexican restaurant is officially coming back. The first store will open October, 6 2025 in St. Louis Park’s West End. Restaurant industry veteran Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI’s co-founder Marno McDermott, is leading the brand’s relaunch. In a news release…
Cloquet Clinic Expansion(Essentia Health) CLOQUET, Minn — Essentia Health has announced plans to expand its Cloquet Clinic, doubling its size. On Tuesday, Essentia announced that it will be breaking ground on an approximately 7,500-square-foot expansion to the clinic starting this fall. “Essentia is committed to meeting the growing health care needs of the Cloquet community,” said Sam Barney, administrator for…
Attorney General Pam Bondi MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Minnesota, its two largest cities and a county over so-called sanctuary policies that the agency says interfere with the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration policies. The lawsuit filed Monday targets the state, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — Local human services organizations gave the public a chance to see the Human Services Corridor and its impact in Duluth. CHUM, the Damiano Center, AICHO, Union Gospel Mission, Life House, and the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial presented as part of the tour. Attendees got to see how the organizations operate, work together, and address the needs of…
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) fights for the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Vegas won 4-3 in overtime. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild signed star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year,…
DULUTH,MINN- Brian Matuszak wears many hats — a college professor, a mentor, and an actor. But at his core, his greatest passion has always been comedy and the stage. Matuszak’s acting journey began in 1984 when he performed in Fools by Neil Simon at the Duluth Playhouse. “I auditioned for a few other shows but hadn’t been cast in anything,…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Two 15-year-old boys had a lot of luck on their side after falling into a 100-foot mine pit over the weekend near the Mesabi Trail. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found one boy clinging to the cliff with his hand wedged behind a boulder. The other boy had fallen all the way to the…
Two recent construction zone deaths on Minnesota roads caused the Department of Transporation to issue its first-ever stand down in recognition of the two lives lost on the job. This meant all MnDOT workers paused work in construction zones across the state, including Duluth. MnDOT said the pause was not only to honor the contractors who died last week on…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth family of four is in need of financial help after a late-night fire tore through their childhood home and took the life of their cat and dog and left one cat alive with severe burns. The Rosendahl family was lucky to get out of the burning house without being injured, but starting over from scratch,…
DULUTH, Minn. — An aircraft made by Cirrus Aircraft is in the running for the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and BMO have announced the four finalists in the contest for “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” The SR Series G7+ Aircraft by Cirrus made the list. The aircraft features a Garmin flight deck…
LUTSEN, Minn.– Lutsen mountains is open year-round with different seasons bringing in different opportunities. But while the leaves are turning it’s the biggest turn out the resort has all year. “Last year, on our busiest day, we had a record day. We had 4,600 people here. We have a lot of people that come up from the cities. We’ll have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation paused work statewide Monday. The first-ever statewide safety stand down was to honor the tragic loss of two construction contractors on Minnesota roads last week and to focus on improving safety in work zones. Officials say the stand down is a deliberate pause in work to reflect on the recent lives…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — Carlton County has a new interim attorney. Jeffrey Boucher has been sworn in as the county attorney. He’ll be finishing the term of Lauri Ketola who announced her resignation over the summer. Boucher has working in the attorney’s office for 13 years and has been working with Ketola to ensure a smooth transition. “I feel excited…
DULUTH,MINN- Body Electric celebrated the kick off to Spooky Season with the Gothic Ball on Saturday night. This is their third year hosting the event. Body electric is a performing company in the Twin Ports who perform at local gatherings. The money raised in the event will go to Body Electric to continue to do more shows throughout the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating a shooting in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The call for help came in around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of West 7th Street. Police attend to man shot in the leg Sunday morning “Initial information is a physical alteration occurred between a 39-year-old female and a 38-year-old male inside a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance hosted its annual Light Duluth Teal Gala over the weekend at the DECC. While it was all about raising money for continued ovarian cancer research and support of MOCA’s programs, the gala was also about celebrating and inspiring with cancer survivors and loved ones. Part of the DECC, Radison Hotel and Pier…
DULUTH, Minn. — The nation’s only legal 1/8-mile drag race on a public street was back in Duluth this weekend burning rubber. The weather was perfect for those engines to rev up and take on Garfield Avenue. Drivers come down all over the place, like Canada, Iowa, the Dakotas and Wisconsin. The drag race was put on hold for five…
DULUTH, Minn. – The fourth annual Dixon’s Applepalooza welcoming fall with flavor and fun all weekend long at the Beaver River Farm Wedding and Events. People gathering for the free, family-friendly festival to kick off the fall season with truckloads of apples from the Dixon Apple Orchard, based in Cadott, Wisconsin. Every year, the weekend-long celebration is held on the…
CARLTON, Minn. — Nearly 200 people came together Saturday night to support Carlton County Animal Rescue’s foster program and its efforts to build a physical animal shelter. The Seasons of Love Gala was the first-ever fundraiser for the non-profit, which formed in 2022. The gala was held at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was…
DULUTH, Minn. – Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity hosting a homecoming and picnic outside at Munger Park. The nonprofit, which helps locals build and improve safe, affordable housing, brought neighbors, volunteers, and homeowners together to connect through the celebration of their mission. The event included games, raffles, music, food, and an opportunity to meet the people behind Western…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Funds were raised tonight in Hermantown as MAC’s “Shine for MAC” event welcomed members of the community On top of being used to raise funds for the organization, the event was all about providing a fun and sensory-safe space for kids and their families to come together and have fun, and when MAC reached out to partners…
DULUTH, Minn. — A teacher within Duluth Schools has just received news that she’ll be away from the classroom in the Spring, but for a good reason. “I’ll be based in Athens, and then, darn, I might have to go out to the islands in Greece to go visit schools that are doing awesome outdoor activities there as well.” Come…
DULUTH, Minn. — A local realtor teamed up with Chum to host a September sock drive to help those in need. Barbie’s Dream Homes of Edmunds Realty has collected around 1,500 pairs of socks this month during the drive. Community members have dropped off socks of all types and sizes, all going towards individuals and families in need. With cold…
DULUTH, Minn. – Sept. 27, 2025, marks ten years since indigenous woman Sheila St. Clair went missing from her home in Duluth. To honor her memory and highlight the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, organizers are hosting a remembrance ceremony for Sheila. This event is intended to bring the community together to support and empathize with victims, families,…
Demetrius Remond Norwood DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say Demetrius Norwood, 36, Duluth shot at a woman he was trying to form a relationship with. He then allegedly rammed his car into two squad cars that responded to the shooting. According to charging documents on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Norwood went on a mid day date with the victim. Norwood…
COOK COUNTY, Minn. — Cook County is warning residents of a scam involving Land Services. Scammers are targeting people who apply to or contact the Cook County Land services department. They are impersonating staff by email and asking for $7,000 via wire transfer. Land services will never contact you by email requesting payment via wire transfer. Emails from government officials…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) speaks during a press conference ahead of their match against Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. DUBLIN (AP) — Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park. It’s the first time Ireland is hosting a regular-season NFL game, so the Minnesota wide…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth has announced a new feedback survey. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert announced Thursday a new community feedback survey aimed at helping the city better understand resident priorities, evaluate city services, and shape future investments and policy decisions. The survey was created in partnership with UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics. Intended only for…
DULUTH, Minn. — People were partying for a good cause last night at a fundraiser gala for Life House. The gala featured live music, a raffle, games, and more. This fundraiser was a celebration of 10 years of the Sol House program. Sol House offers a safe supportive home for teens who’ve experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking. They’ve provided specialized…
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, in Madison ST. PAUL, Minn. — Planned Parenthood of the North Central States(PPNCS) has stated that they have no plans to stop abortion care in Minnesota. In a statement to FOX21, PPNCS said: “To be clear: Planned Parenthood North Central States has no plans to stop abortion services in states where it is legal.” This…
