WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that Israel was losing international support because of its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza, speaking out in unusually strong language as the United Nations neared a vote on demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. “Israel’s security can rest on the United States, but right now it has more than the United States. It…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A local business is keeping it cheesy this holiday season. Yes, Cheese located in Superior, is offering Christmas boxes filled with festive treats for any family gatherings or holiday work parties. They are even selling “12 Days of Cheese-mas” advent calendar style boxes. A majority of the cheeses are from Wisconsin, and they have also partnered with…
DULUTH, Minn. — Computer Science students at UMD are coming up with the latest and greatest cutting-edge ideas and technology. Undergraduate and graduate students worked together to present their capstone projects Monday. It is all about applying computer science to health care. Projects include a penguin designed to help reduce stress and a robotic dog that can go for a…
Grand Lake Township — A house is a total loss and one dog has died after fire broke out Monday in Grand Lake Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 8:00 pm on the 5900 block of Sunny Lane. A FOX21 reporter happened to be in the area at the time of the fire. She…
DULUTH, Minn. — A third suspect is under arrest in connection to a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth that took place over multiple days. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday said the 38-year-old man is from Eveleth. He turned himself into the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia Monday morning. The other men under arrest are a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The developer of a 15-story high rise planned for downtown Duluth since 2018 says the building will be completed by the fall of 2025. The fencing surrounding the site on the 300 block of East Superior Street has been updated with renderings of the 200-unit building. Rendering of the high rise It’ll be known as The Lakeview. …
DULUTH, Minn. – Without discussion and against the wishes of Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert, the Duluth City Council approved three appointments by outgoing Mayor Emily Larson at Monday night’s city council meeting, and it included appointing former city councilor Zack Filipovich to the DECC’s board. Reinert had called on the council to deny Larson’s appointments, He said the 60-40 win on…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department answers all kinds of calls. The calls you hear about are often times fire calls and medical situations. But then there are the more unique calls, such as a dog that recently ended up in the Duluth Ship Canal. The Duluth Fire Department regularly trains for water rescues. Crews from Fire Station One…
BAYPORT, Minn. (AP) — A 35-year-old man who was sent to prison for the 2004 killing of a man in a Minneapolis flower shop was released Monday after a judge ruled the eyewitness evidence on which his conviction rested was unreliable. Marvin Haynes, who was 16 at the time of the killing, was released from prison shortly afterward the judge’s ruling. The…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address U.S. military officers at the National Defense University on Monday as part of a last-minute push to convince Congress to provide more money for weapons before funding runs out. President Joe Biden has asked Congress for $61.4 billion for wartime funding for Ukraine as part of a $110 billion package that also includes…
HIBBING, Minn. – Family and friends on the Iron Range are in mourning after a young man was killed over the weekend in a head-on crash. Levi Greenwood, 20, of Hibbing graduated last year from East Range Academy of Technology and Science. Levi and family The Minnesota State Patrol said the accident happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. They said Greenwood…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is in power until Jan. 2, and she is using that power to appoint former city councilor Zack Filipovich to a seat on the DECC board that’s opening up at the end of the year. It’s a move by Larson that goes against the request of Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert. Last week, Reinert told…
DULUTH, Minn. — DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman gave an update Sunday on the venue’s struggling financing, saying he is proud to report the DECC has not used a dime of the $1 million emergency line of credit, which the city council reluctantly approved in September. Hartman said business has picked up, and it has been strong. The William A….
DULUTH, Minn. — Tech workers at Essentia Health rallied in Downtown Duluth Sunday afternoon, wanting what they call a new, fair contract agreement. The United Steelworker Local 9460 has been trying to reach an agreement with Essentia for the past six months. Click the video above for more. Meanwhile, Essentia Health released a statement Sunday: “Essentia Health and the United…
DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday night’s strong winds canceled the Northern Lights Drone Show outside Fitger’s. But Friday’s show amazed crowds of people. The holiday show performed multiple times during the evening was put on by the North Shore Scenic Railroad and Fitger’s. 100 lighted drones took to the sky over Lake Superior forming animated scenes to music. Firefly, which created…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well, Santa Claus came to town Saturday, actually hundreds of Santas—for the annual Wild Santa Run at Wild State Cider. The Santas took over the Lincoln Park Craft District for the annual 5k that sees hundreds of runners every year, each one dressed as good ole’ Saint nick. Despite it raining during the last leg of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — While it may not look like winter outside, many northlanders are gearing up for the upcoming ice fishing season. The 10th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show returns to the DECC this weekend. Vendors sell different kinds of ice fishing gear, from rods, lures, ice shacks and plenty more. There is also plenty of craft and…
EVELETH, Minn. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and assault that took place over multiple days in Eveleth. Both have been booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the incident began on or around November 27th at a private residence on the city’s North end….
DULUTH, Minn. — There is news that the Northern Lights Express passenger rail project between Duluth Superior and Minneapolis is getting federal funding for more planning. The Northern Light Express route is one of 47 projects that will each receive up to $500,000. The Minnesota DOT will use the money to update the work it completed in 2017. The money…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — There’s a new place for you to get your Bou’ in Hermantown. After many requests for a location in Hermantown, the new spot for Caribou Coffee is officially open. The shop serves more than just coffee with plenty of options including baked goods, smoothies, teas, and more. It is drive-thru and walk up only with a mission…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is asking the public for help following a shooting incident that is believed to have happened Wednesday night. Police say the report came in on Thursday of a house struck by bullets in the tenth block of 14th Street in Cloquet. When officers arrived, they found several bullet casings and at least one…
Ten rail projects across the country received over $8 billion in funding Friday, but the proposed Northern Lights Express was not one of them. The Federal Railroad Administration announced its choices Friday. While not included in the major funding for projects, the Duluth/Superior to the Twin Cities proposal was among dozens of ideas that will receive much smaller funding of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday largely upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but narrowed the restrictions on his speech. The three-judge panel’s ruling modifies the gag order to allow the Republican 2024 presidential front-runner to make disparaging comments about special counsel Jack Smith, but it reimposes a bar on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Katy Vernon & The Two Harbors Ukulele Group presents ‘Uke the Halls’ holiday show at Sacred Heart Music Center on Saturday, December 9. Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Katy Vernon joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about the event and its purpose. Vernon and the Two Harbors Ukulele Group will perform an evening of Christmas carols, holiday jingles,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s number is larger than previous studies have suggested, and is likely boosted by some of the patients with long COVID. The condition clearly “is not a rare illness,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was a Christmas first for the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth. A donkey, sheep, dog and chickens made up the live nativity scene that was presented at Benedictine Living Community. In addition to the animals, 15 actors were brought in to play the various roles. The costumes were rounded up from churches and residents, The work…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 25-year-old man has been found guilty for his involvement in the death of one person and injuring another in August. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says on Thursday, Brandon Capone Williams-Gillard was found guilty of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder, Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Drive by Shooting….
DULUTH, Minn. — If you like Charles Dickens’ famous “A Christmas Carol,” there’s a Minnesota spoof of the production hitting the stage in Duluth this weekend. “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” takes place Christmas Eve in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Jason Vincent, of Boat Club Productions, explains the rest! “So, the bar owner, Gunner Johnson, gets into a snowmobile accident…
International Falls, Minn. — The International Bridge across the borderland of International Falls and Fort Frances has a new and higher price tag to cross, leaving some residents and local leaders concerned. The bridge is privately owned and the owners say the increase is necessary. For the people who live in International Falls and Fort Frances, the bridge between them…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Grill has released a new cookbook just in time for the holidays. After the pandemic the menu switched to primarily focus on brunch and the restaurant had been receiving many requests for the new recipes. So, the new cookbook was born. Brunch at the Duluth Grill features cocktails and dishes you wouldn’t traditionally see on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Vendors are setting up for the 10th annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. The show taking place at the DECC this weekend put on by Shamrock Productions. About 170 vendors all there with winter apparel, ice fishing equipment, snowmobiles, and the newest and innovative products. The whole things takes a few days to set up. It is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Well one local really took advantage of the warmer temps Thursday, she swam in Lake Superior! Brenna Jordan, a Duluth resident is used to jumping in the cold lake, but days like this make it a lot easier. She says getting outside is great for you physically and mentally and encourages everyone to take advantage of the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer crashed his family’s SUV through a hospital emergency room bay and then drove 70 miles before slamming into a squad car as he was being chased by police, killing a sheriff’s deputy who was laying down a tire deflation device, according to authorities and the senator’s family. Ian Cramer, of…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you shop at Super One Foods, you might have seen — and heard — some familiar voices near the check out lanes today. Radio DJs from some of the Northland’s most popular stations were at the Miller Hill location, inviting the community to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. Midwest Communications Radio Operations Manager Rich Cannata…
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The ceremony to honor the more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor got underway Thursday in Hawaii with a moment of silence at the exact moment the assault began 82 years ago. A half-dozen survivors who are still living — most of them over 100 years old — traveled…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Health Department reports the number of flu cases so far this year has been low. But doctors stress the flu will take over. And it’s not just the flu that we need to be concerned with, it is now called the “respiratory virus season.” Suzy Van Norman a Disease Prevention Public Health Nurse…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Planet Fitness to the community Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was held as a way to officially announce the fitness center as the newest Chamber members. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgement free zone meaning they offer a clean, comfortable, and non-intimidating environment. They are open 24 hours and…
Christmas music and the giving spirit filled the air at Clyde Iron Works earlier tonight. Northland artists, like Tom O’Hara, joined together to help the Bluebird Foundation spread holiday cheer. It was also the 10th Annual Scholarship Awards. It recognizes an outstanding student in the performing arts with a scholarship and also offers six different grants. The Holiday Celebration also…
It is the time of year when a lot of people are doing good things for one another. And Wednesday was another example of that. Gift paper and gift wrappers came together in Superior to bring some Christmas to clients of CASDA, the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. Cenovus employees and their families were wrapping gifts for twenty CASDA…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The university said on X, formerly Twitter, the shooter was at the Beam Hall, Frank and Estella Building, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School, and that police were responding…
DULUTH, Minn. – With one month to go before a change in office at Duluth City Hall, Duluth Mayor-Elect Roger Reinert is wrapping up his civilian life and securing a core leadership team to join him in January. Beyond that, he told FOX 21 how he’ll handle inheriting Mayor Emily Larson’s budget for 2024, and he addressed his critics who…
DULUTH, Minn. — Finals season is fast approaching and UMD is taking a unique approach de-stressing. The Kathryn A. Martin Library is doing something you wouldn’t expect; encouraging students to tear books apart. In the week leading up to finals, the campus library is holding several book shredding events for pupils to release their anger and frustration. They’ve set aside…
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bemidji Schools are having an e-learning day Wednesday, due to a credible threat made to an ISD 31 school and a specific staff member. The Bemidji Police Department says Tuesday evening the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received several text-to-911 messages of a threat. They then recommended schools close for the day after not being able to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Welcoming customers and serving food is where Lyla Abukhodair feels right at home. She grew up in rural Duluth by Lake Superior hearing the stories of her father, who was born in Palestine. Together with her mother, they provided a home filled with love and support of one another and a unique love of cooking. As a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist Zinema presents a holiday film series now through the end of the month. Die Hard, Little Women and A Muppet Christmas Carol are the feature films. Zinema Manager Jody Kujawa joined FOX21 live on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the holiday showings. Die Hard will hit the Zinema screen one day only on Wednesday,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Red Kettle Queen made an appearance at the Miller Hill Mall Tuesday. Located by the JCPenney, the Queen’s hopes were to get more families and children involved in giving back. But with only 16 days left of the Red Kettle Season, the Queen is concerned about where the donations numbers stand. Funds raised during the Christmas…
MINNESOTA — Looking for a way to make a creative impact this winter? The fourth annual MnDOT Name a Snowplow Contest is now open. Submit you most witty Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas on mndot.gov now through Friday, December 15. A lucky snowplow in all eight districts will receive a new name voted on by the public. Previous winning…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of pieces of student-made artwork is on display at Lake Superior College. The show includes drawings, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, metal art, and graphic design all there. Many of the students are using the creativity to fulfill their fine arts and humanities. “The majority of our students are not art majors. Many of them like art. Some…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Whether you’re playing the Amsoil or just learning the chords, Morgan Music on Banks Avenue in Superior is here for you. “We employ friendly gear gurus,” said Tal Morgan, owner of Morgan Music. “Noncommissioned. They’re just here to help you on your journey.” Opening their doors in November they’ve already seen a healthy flow of local musicians….
When it comes to graduation, many of us think of spring and the end of the school year. But for some college students, it’s the fall when they finally take that last class. Celebrating that is what brought students and faculty together at Lake Superior College Monday afternoon. Although there was a spring graduation ceremony, many students still had a…
