DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl received a large donation, in the form of thousands of dollars from a local furniture company. Loll Designs donated the check of over $9,000 to Chester, as part of a six-year donation cycle from the furniture company, which surpassed $100,000 in 2025. The continued support from Loll has helped Chester get the point of renovating…
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements…
Federal immigration officers prepare to enter a home to make an arrest after an officer used a battering ram to break down a door Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP) – Tribal leaders and Native American rights organizations are advising anyone with a tribal ID to carry it with them when out in public in case they are approached…
Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) PINE COUNTY, Min. – Minnesota Energy Resources says some of their customers in and around Willow River and Sturgeon Lake could be without natural gas for days following a pipeline explosion in Pine County. Minnesota Energy Resources say about 500 customers will be affected by the outage. The explosion happened around 1:45pm on January…
DULUTH, Minn. — Grab your popcorn, grab your snacks, and hunker down in front of the TV, because this local eatery is featured on a popular Food Network Show. In 2010, Northern Waters Smokehaus appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” hosted by food personality star, Guy Fieri. Recently, the restaurant returned for the spin-off series “Triple D Nation.” The show…
VIRGINIA, Minn.– The Sprint Medic Pilot program is hitting the road, in northern St Louis County, its main goal is to improve medical response times in rural areas. The Minnesota Legislature funded the Sprint Medic Pilot Program back in 2024, aiming to provide life-saving emergency care across northern St. Louis County. But now, starting Monday, the program will have an…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Executive Director at Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation, is urging hunters and fishers beware of lead, after dealing with a pattern of poisoned animals, at their doorstep. The Executive Director said this problem has been ongoing for years. Last year, out of 33 eagles rescued, only ten of them were treatable. We’re told lead poisoning affects gastrointestinal system, muscle…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tina – the Tina Turner Musical will be rolling into the DECC this February. The Broadway musical based on the life of Tina Turner features many of her biggest hits. Tina Turner is one of the best-selling artists of all time, and this musical takes a look at her journey to becoming the Queen of Rock n’…
Willow River Explosion (Carlton County Fire News) Willow River Explosion (Carlton County Fire News) UPDATE: The Pine County Sheriff’s Office say, “On Friday, January 16th, 2026, at approximately 1:43 pm, Pine County Dispatch was inundated with 911 calls of explosions.” The calls were from a rural area west of Willow River. Multiple residences near the explosion were asked to evacuate. Several…
Jaquay Mckay Hassell DULUTH, Min. – Duluth Police say on January 13, 2026 Jaquay Mckay Hassell, 24, robbed Security Jewelers. Charging documents say just before 10am Hassell walked into Security Jewelers on Superior Street in Duluth. A clerk said Hassell asked to use the restroom. When he left the restroom, he asked to see the most expensive watches. Hassell then…
Minn.– Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation has awarded $850,000 in grants to 34 community projects. The Culture & Tourism grants will support community projects across the Iron Range. Many of the grants will be going towards trail maintenance, upgrading community parks or remodels to historic buildings. Some of the grant receivers include the International Wolf Center, snowmobile clubs and various…
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News
CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College once again hosted their annual “Food for Thought” fundraiser, bringing community members together to support local higher education. The tasting event welcomed in the community to taste various foods and drinks that were donated by Twin Ports businesses. For $30 a ticket, the guests were treated to “all-you-can-eat food”, plus…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth welcomed community members to an open house as the city introduced its upcoming reconstruction of 4th St. The project will involve the complete reconstruction of 4th St. from 6th Ave E to Mesaba Ave. The main goal of the project is to replace an aging water main under the road, though the city…
DULUTH, Minn. — An exciting new chapter will begin Monday, Jan. 19, when FOX 21’s Maria Vollom joins Dan, Rusty and Neil on the evening newscasts at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Maria is a native of International Falls and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth. She joined FOX 21 in 2022 as the station’s morning anchor. Click…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal and praising his support for Venezuelan democracy, even as Trump has signaled a willingness to work with the country’s acting president. As Machado was in Washington, acting President Delcy Rodríguez delivered her first state of the union…
UPDATE: The child has been found safe. — DULUTH, Min. – The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 12-year-old boy. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Public Safety
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at the University of Minnesota Duluth for the unveiling of its new Main Production Kitchen, a $25 million renovation designed to feed thousands of Bulldog students and faculty every day. Originally built in 1971, the Main Production Kitchen served around 800 students. After decades of use and an increase in student enrollment, it has been…
