ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. — The invasive water species known as Zebra Mussels have recently been identified in three Itasca County lakes. The mussels were found on a pontoon boat and other equipment being removed for the season in Jessie, Turtle, and Trout lakes. The invasive species were first discovered in the Great Lakes in 1988 and have spread from there….
MINNESOTA — This Saturday is the Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opener. Here in Northeast Minnesota, hunters can expect deer populations to be down after a harsh winter last year, making deer harder to find. For those of you planning to head out this weekend, the DNR suggests you have a thorough plan in place, not only where you will…
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members gathered at the Depot Thursday to talk about how we can have a gender inclusive and equitable Duluth. It is the first Gender Equity Summit hosted by the YWCA Duluth. The event centers around women, people who identify as transgender, and people of color. It is all to create connections, learn leadership skills, and work…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Haley Stalls is a senior at the University of Wisconsin Superior. She is majoring in Elementary Education and wants to teach kindergartners. Haley knew she needed to go to college to be a teacher but neither her parents nor her three sisters had attended college. She would be a first-generation student. She heard about the Upward Bound…
UPDATE (November 3, 1:00 p.m.) — Fox 21 has an update regarding the conditions of the husband and wife who were sent to the hospital with serious injuries after their house exploded in Rice Lake. According to Commander Wade Rasch of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Mandy was released from the hospital and Jadin has a broken back in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. In a departure from norms, Johnson’s package required that the emergency aid be offset with cuts in government…
DULUTH, Minn. — Just in time for election season, the Rubber Chicken Theater presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at Spirit of the North Theater this weekend. Director Ian Wallin and Performer Cheryl Skafte joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday ahead of the show opener. What the Constitution Means to Me is the autobiographical tale of playwright Heidi Schreck…
HIBBING, Minn. (FOX21/FOX 9) – After his tragic death on the ice, funeral plans have now been set for hockey star Adam Johnson in Hibbing. Johnson, who was a hometown hockey hero before playing for Duluth and later in the NHL, was killed last weekend after his neck was slashed by another player’s skate. Johnson was playing in the United…
Specialized search vehicle known as Sherp. Members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad responded to a missing “woodsman” Thursday evening east of Cotton. Capt. Rick Slatten told FOX 21 a specialized vehicle (as seen in the picture) was called in to reach the man who was stuck in a knee-deep swampy area. The Rescue Squad eventually reached the man…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt. Desmond Mills Jr. entered his plea during a hearing at the Memphis federal courthouse as part of a larger agreement under which…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Thursday that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot, with some suggesting that Congress is best positioned to decide whether his role in the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack should prevent him from running. Justices sharply questioned an attorney representing Minnesota voters who had sued to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The temps are dropping fast and starting Wednesday at 6pm, the Chum Warming Center in Duluth will officially be open. The center serves as a safe, warm overnight stay for those experiencing homelessness or simply have nowhere else to go. Safety protection, warm clothing, food, showers, and other resources are also available at the center. Last year…
WASCOTT, Wis. – Two men who were last seen on the Minong Flowage in Wascott last Saturday are still nowhere to be found, as of Wednesday evening. The St. Louis County Rescue Squad could be seen Wednesday launching its search boat into the water. On Monday, Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard said the men went out in a canoe Saturday…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A homeowner in Superior said vandals destroyed about $300 worth of his Halloween decorations Tuesday night. Surveillance video shows at least two males tackling inflatable characters and running a bicycle through the set-up. Homeowner Aaron Bourdon said the inflatables aren’t fixable because they either have big holes or exploded. Bourdon told FOX 21 he starts putting up…
DULUTH, Minn. — A much anticipated holiday staple is back at Burrito Union in Duluth. It’s the Thanksgiving Burrito! The burrito is stuffed with mashed potatoes, roasted white and dark turkey, sweet corn, and stuffing with a side of gravy and cranberry salsa. The holiday food has been around for 14 years and over 4,000 burritos were sold last November….
DULUTH, Minn. — An incident shortly before noon in downtown Duluth saw part of a sidewalk cave in and a worker become trapped against a building. A telescoping boom was being used by a window washer on West 1st Street’s sidewalk near Roscoe’s Bar. An extension of the building’s basement under the sidewalk gave way and two of the boom’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — There’s some good news and some bad news for motorists traveling on Interstate 35 through the interchange project. Many people may already be aware that traveling north on 35 through the construction areas there are now two lanes fully open. Work crews are doing their best to get two lanes open on the south side of the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A favorite local pizza place made its return to Duluth Wednesday. We’re talking about Godfather’s Pizza Express. FOX 21 was there as the first pizzas came out of the oven. The new location is inside the Gary-New Duluth KornerStore. Derek Medved, who owns the local convenience store company, announced in December it would be bringing back the…
JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest Israel-Hamas war has quickly become the deadliest and most destructive of the five wars fought between the sides since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority. The fighting erupted on Oct. 7 when Hamas carried out a bloody attack in southern Israel. Since then, Israel has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes that…
Updated November 1, 2023: Babbitt, Minn. — A man has been charged with two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of a Babbitt couple. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday identifies the man as Roger Allen Beldo. He is 53 years old. The complaint says Beldo told police he killed the couple at their home. A relative said…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Superior kids explored all things spooky at the Fairlawn Mansion Tuesday. Fairlawn was originally built as the family home for lumber and mining baron, Martin Pattison, along with his wife and 6 kids. The executive director says Victorian’s were very ritualistic when it came to mourning the passing of a loved one. So, the mansion…
WARROAD, Minn. — Neck guards for hockey players are selling out in some Minnesota stores after the death of professional hockey player and Hibbing native Adam Johnson over the weekend. Video of the game in Sheffield, England showed Johnson suffering a serious neck injury from a skate after colliding with another player. After Johnson’s death, British hockey officials announced neck…
DULUTH, Minn. — Racist and anti-Semitic remarks took taking the Duluth city council off guard Monday night during the public comment period of the council meeting. “The Jews are parasites and they’re taking over our country,” said one man who called in. He went on to say, “Diversity means fear of white people, inclusion means the exclusion of white people,…
A 5-year-old child died Tuesday in a weather-related rollover accident in St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 4 p.m. near Vermilion Trail and Harris Bay Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle ended on its side with the child stuck underneath. Officials said the roads were packed with ice after recent snow and freezing temperatures….
A Coleraine man has been charged in a stabbing at a local bar over the weekend. The victim was stabbed in the face, and was treated at the hospital for his injuries. A criminal complaint charges Lawrence Jarmaine Daniels with a second-degree felony. The complaint says Daniels is 45 years old and lives in Coleraine. The incident happened about 1:30…
DULUTH, Minn. — When Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl first met, they immediately bonded over their shared love of all things horror. So, seven years ago, the pair decided to start a podcast called Horror Rewind, which has become a huge success. “We realized that every week we’re talking about the latest movies that we watched, latest TV shows, books…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees told a U.N. emergency meeting Monday “an immediate humanitarian cease-fire has become a matter of life and death for millions,” accusing Israel of “collective punishment” of Palestinians and the forced displacement of civilians. Philippe Lazzarini warned that a further breakdown of civil order after the agency’s warehouses were…
DULUTH, Minn. — A stronger community is something we can all get behind. To help make that happen, the kickoff for a major grant program was announced Monday. It came from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. The Community Opportunity Fund focuses on three key areas- opportunity, resilience, and belonging. President Shaun Floerke says the goal is to create solutions…
(FOX 9) — For those clamoring for extra sleep, now you’ll get to reset your sleep routine with daylight saving time several days away. This weekend, it’ll be time to set your clocks back an hour for the twice annual time change. Here’s what you need to know about the time change. What is daylight saving time? Starting Sunday, Nov….
Rescue crews are searching for two men reported missing on the Minong Flowage in Wascott. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the men went out in a canoe Saturday evening. Family members called 911 just before 1 a.m. Sunday after locating the capsized canoe. Multiple agencies are helping in the search effort, as of Monday evening. Categories: News, News –…
A man was stabbed in a bar fight in Coleraine early Saturday. The crime was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the Locker Room Bar, according to the Itasca County Sheriff’s office. The victim was stabbed in the face. The suspect is from Coleraine. He was arrested at his residence after police said he left the scene. Formal charges were pending…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In March, Northwood Technical College unveiled its 53-foot mobile welding lab that has eight individual welding booths. However, to make the lab work anywhere other than on campus, a generator was needed. And, it had to be a large generator–one that costs $90,000. The college didn’t have the money and needed help from others. So, two local…
DULUTH, Minn. — When you hear tragic news about a friend, your mind turns to a happy memory of that person’s life. UMD Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin recalled Adam Johnson and a goal he scored for the Penguins. “I’ve watched that goal probably 20 times already, you know, I haven’t seen it for a long time just keep watching it…
TWIN PORTS — As the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation begins it’s 40th year of existence, it also looks to shift and expand its focus. Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation CEO Shaun Floerke joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Monday to talk about the future vision of the foundation. Floerke also emphasized the importance of upstream work in ensuring opportunities,…
Part 1: Part 2: DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD community and hockey world are mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, who passed away after an accident during a hockey game in England on Saturday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the Elite Ice Hockey League when he collided with a member of the Sheffield Steelers in the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The last live Duluth mayoral debate before the Nov. 7 election was last week on PBS North. The gloves came off in that debate between incumbent Mayor Emily Larson and opponent Roger Reinert. But the tension between the candidates, as seen in the PBS debate, was the complete opposite in 2015 when Reinert, a state senator then, endorsed…
DULUTH, Minn. – The $18 million reconstruction of the seawall behind the DECC is officially underway. Rendering of what the reconstruction project will look like when complete Construction crews have moved in on land and by barge. The rebuilding will happen throughout the winter. The new seawall is expected to be complete by the end of next year 2024. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — A naked man caused a big backup on I-35 in Duluth Sunday. Video from a driver showed a man running onto I-35 without any clothes near 27th Avenue West. Traffic was blocked off for some time until the man could be detained and transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Nobody was hurt. Categories: Minnesota, News,…
RICE LAKE, Minn. — One fire department’s Halloween carnival is bringing some fun into the rural side of Duluth. This was one of the biggest years for the Rice Lake Fire Department’s 37th Annual Halloween Carnival. For the last six years the carnival was organized by the Rice Lake Fire Department Auxiliary Club. Kids had the chance to play one…
MEADOWLANDS TOWNSHIP, Minn. — One man was pronounced dead after his car flipped over in a water-filled ditch in the Meadowlands Township. The incident happened early Sunday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle was driving on Highway 7 just south of Highway 133 in Meadowlands Township. First responders pulled out one male who was pronounced…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s definitely ‘Spooky Season’ at Fitger’s as decorations fill the halls and shops are geared up with candy. Saturday Fitger’s celebrated an early Halloween with different activities and of course, trick or treating. Facing painting, pumpkin decorating and story time were just some of the fun activities. Every year the hotel, shops and restaurants decorate for the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Thousands of people were in the fall spirit Saturday as Salem Lutheran Church held its 9th annual Apple Fest and Craft Fair. The Hermantown church picked 1,700 pounds of apples last weekend to prepare for the festival. Those apples were turned into cider, pies and other treats There was also dozens of vendors selling items such as…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The cold didn’t stop early trick or treaters from hitting up the trunks this weekend. On Sunday Allouez community members and businesses have been handing candy out of their trunks at President’s Bar and Liquor in Superior. Trunks were decorated in the spirit of Halloween. Trunk or Treat-ing have been a popular alternative for trick or treaters…
DULUTH, Minn. — While there is still grass on the ground for now, some people are already preparing for snowy months ahead. Team Duluth is hosting the 52nd annual ski and snowboard swap at Spirt Mountain this weekend. The swap is the longest and largest fundraiser for Team Duluth. Hundreds of new and used skis, boots, snowboards and more are…
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead, authorities said Friday. Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. — Students at Falls Elementary School spent the day on Thursday giving back to the local community. It was community service learning day Thursday (10/27) at the elementary school in International Falls. Each grade was involved in a different volunteering project. Third grade students were at the Borderland Humane Society. They made pet toys and baked homemade treats…
DULUTH, Minn. — It was pumpkins galore over at Duluth Edison Charter Schools North Star Academy Friday. Students’ kindergarten through second grade celebrated Pumpkin Day! Activities happened all throughout the day with pumpkin carving, painting, bingo, math, and more. A first-grade teacher says it is a way to incorporate the season into learning and that the response has been great….
DULUTH, Minn. — Friday, an event for outdoor recreation enthusiasts took place at Zeitgeist Arts Cafe in Duluth. The Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosted the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit. The event is a way for businesses, advocates, and other organizations to get together, build community, and learn more about each other. Around 170 people gathered from across the state. The…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth American Legion was the latest stop for groups trying to change a law that will limit electronic gaming, specifically electronic pull tabs in the state. Representatives from charitable groups, bars, and restaurants from the area gathered Thursday evening to hear from groups working to convince legislators to change a law that passed last session. That…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new opportunity is being built for those who struggle with mental health challenges and substance use. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI Lake Superior South Shore is working towards opening the first Peer Respite House in the area. They are calling it Hope Haven. Those struggling can stay up to 7 nights free of…
