XP Lee MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House will soon return to full strength under an unusual power-sharing agreement that forces both parties to work together, following a special election to fill the seat left vacant when the chamber’s top Democrat was assassinated. Democrat Xp Lee won Tuesday’s special election with 61% of the vote, according to unofficial results. After…
DULUTH, Minn. — September is Hunger action Month and Second Harvest Northland celebrated by holding a tour of their facility here in Duluth. Over 24 supporters attended the tour, making it the largest tour of the new facility yet. The behind-the-scenes tour gives people a sneak peek at what it takes to feed the northland and what’s coming next. “We…
Federal Reserve Seal WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%,…
TOWER, Minn. — Bikers are gearing up for the 3rd annual Tomassoni Tour this weekend ALS nonprofit Never Surrender Inc. named the late tour after Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni, who died from ALS in 2022. To continue his legacy, 100 riders will hit the Mesabi Trail on Friday during the cycle for ALS. Cyclists can participate in a full or…
DULUTH, MN — Duluth Playhouse is launching its 2025–2026 season with the high-energy musical Million Dollar Quartet, at the NorShor Theatre. New Associate Artistic Director Charlie Sutton, a Broadway veteran, joins the creative team, bringing fresh energy to the Playhouse. Davis Wood stars as Johnny Cash. Both Sutton and Wood appeared live on FOX 21’s morning newscast to share more…
TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA, Wis. — One person is dead after a single-car crash in Ashland County. According to officials, the crash was first reported around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning on State Highway 13 near Amsler Road in the Township of Chippewa. Upon arrival, first responders found the sole driver of the car dead. The cause of the crash is still…
CLOQUET, Minn. — The Cloquet Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect linked to a recent theft at a local business. If you have any information, you’re urged to contact police at 218-879-1247, or email tips@cloquetmn.gov. You can also remain anonymous by texting “TIP CLOQUETPD” followed by your message to 888777. Categories: Minnesota, News, News…
DULUTH, Minn. — History was made in Duluth Tuesday when Legacy Cannabis expanded its operations to become the state’s first licensed dispensary of marijuana. Legacy Cannabis is located in the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District, and the line was out the door Tuesday afternoon for people wanting to buy cannabis. The store was granted a license to sell…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but not for “The Drew Barrymore Show” this Wednesday, Sept. 17 on FOX 21. Drew and her sidekicks will sample the viral Uncrustaburger that was new to the fair’s menu this year. Drew will also be sharing photos from her summer vacation visit to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Click the…
Courtesy: FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS (AP/FOX9) — Seven people have been wounded, including four with critical injuries, in a shooting at a homeless camp on private property in Minneapolis, police said. The shooting happened just hours after and blocks away from another shooting that left five injured near a transit station as city officials acknowledge a spate of recent violent crime…
PROCTOR, Minn. — A project aimed at bringing innovation and transformation to the region is making progress in Proctor. The Nexus Project is a $100 million+, multi-phase development spread out over 89 acres. This project will build housing, stores, childcare and so much more. The jewel of the project will be a massive indoor sports dome. The dome will feature…
Monday: 1200 block of East 4th Street DULUTH, Minn. – A 16-year-old boy wanted in the state of Georgia for homicide, armed robbery and kidnapping, among other charges, was arrested by Duluth police Monday while officers were responding to a “possible burglary in progress,” according to a news release Tuesday. The possibly burglary call came in around 2:40 p.m. Monday…
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder, a prosecutor announced, saying Robinson left behind his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the fatal shot. The charge means Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Kirk last week…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will seek a third term in the 2026 elections, hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty. In a campaign video posted on YouTube, Walz said he’s running because his work is not done and he…
DULUTH, MINN- Lance Todd is a film maker who lives in Duluth. He’s been a professional film maker for 15years, but he’s been making films his whole life. “It was never really a choice. I just, the second I can hold up that camera I was making movies.” Says, Todd. He went to The LA Film School for two years…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior hosted a workshop today in order to help people of differing political views connect. The workshop, hosted by the school’s Link Center, was an event for students and the local community to help build the skills that it takes to have productive conversations with people of other political beliefs. The event was a partnership with Braver…
TWIN PORTS – Starting at 9 tonight, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing the northbound I-535 at the Blatnik Bridge. The closures include Hammond Avenue and the Highway 53 ramp in Superior. There is a detour in place directing traffic to Highway 2 Bong Bridge. This allows crews to complete lane reconfiguration work as part of the Twin…
DULUTH, Minn. — The gorgeous weather made it a great day to golf for a good cause at the 6th Annual Chip Fore Change golf event. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Duluth outreach team. The team helps individuals facing homelessness. Their goal was to raise 45 thousand dollars while having a fun day for everyone. Around 100 golfers and dozens of…
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn — A Cloquet man has been arrested for multiple cases of mail theft and check forgery around the Northland. According to officials, after an investigation of reported mail theft where checks were stolen in Silver Brook Township, they learned that a man had tried cashing one of the stolen checks in Cloquet. Officials say they were able…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 36-year-old man is accused of shooting out the front glass door of a downtown Duluth business before stealing items inside. According to officials, on Sunday at 1:20 a.m., they responded to reports of a burglary at Namasté Gifts and Healing on the corner of 4th Avenue and West Superior Street. Once on scene, police found broken…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two men and one teenage boy were arrested early Saturday morning following a large fight outside two downtown Duluth bars. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance at Aces and Spurs around 1:30 a.m. near the corner of 1st Avenue West and 1st Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered multiple fights underway. Three males,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl Fall Fest returns this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Chester Bowl (1801 E. Skyline Pkwy), celebrating the season and community. On Monday, Sept. 15, Programs and Operations Director Sam Luoma joined Fox 21 live to talk more about it. The event features 135+ local vendors, live music, food trucks, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two men were arrested this weekend after an altercation that lead to a shooting in Duluth Saturday. The report of the shooting happened at 8 p.m. Saturday in the area of South 72nd Avenue West, which is near the Lake Superior Zoo. A 29-year-old man and his brother, a 22-year-old man, got into a physical altercation with…
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Oktoberfest celebration wrapped up at Bayfront Park today after a weekend filled with all things German. The weekend-long festival brings German heritage to life through authentic food, imported beer, live music, stein-holding contests, yard games, and, of course, bringing the fest to a close with the Dachshund Derby. Locals say, although there is great beer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Fire Department’s downtown headquarters became the start of a 150-mile walking journey for two Minnesota firefighters and an important cause. Excelsior firefighter Doug Foote and St. Paul firefighter Kyle Bode got a round of applause as they walked out of the Duluth fire station to make their way to St. Paul by foot. Over the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is defending his administration’s decision to remove a long-standing city email that reached all city councilors at once and was copied to media outlets to allow journalists a better understanding of what issues residents were addressing to the council. In an email Friday to the media, the city’s public information officer said the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A strike at the University of Minnesota campuses ended over the weekend involving 1,400 employees with Teamsters Local 320. At UMD, 185 employees were on strike. The union represents employees in custodial, maintenance and food service. While the university said they gave their “last, best and final offer” on Sept. 5, a new offer has been made…
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Burglary suspects are under arrest after a home in Fredenberg Township was ransacked over the weekend and firearms were stolen. The discovery happened Saturday in the 6000 block of Olson Drive. The property owner found the doors to the home and barn were kicked in. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said there was significant damage…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Stowe Elementary took part in the annual Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Show Friday morning. Kindergarten through 5th-grade students had the chance to bring their fruit, flower, and vegetable creations for a chance at impressing the judges. A 5th grader at Stowe Elementary, Ruby, entered Gloria the potato person and her Beet dog, “Beet”hoven in this…
DULUTH, Minn. — This year marks 30 years of the NorthShore Inline Marathon, and skaters, skiers, and runners are making their trek to Duluth for one of the largest marathons in the world. “Tomorrow is the big race day, and we’ve got around 2,500 racers coming in from around the world. We’ve got 15 countries represented, and 48 states,” said…
CLOQUET, Minn. — People from around the Northland gathered in Cloquet Friday evening to mourn the life of Charlie Kirk who was shot to death while speaking on a campus in Utah. The vigil, hosted at Veteran’s Park in Cloquet, saw dozens of people come together to honor the life and legacy of the political commentator. At the vigil, people…
DULUTH, Minn. — Political tensions on college campuses continue to rise, with students often caught between free speech and fierce backlash. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk has reignited those debates, especially for one former UMD student who once led a chapter of Kirk’s organization. Charlie Kirk built a national movement by engaging young conservatives — including students at the…
Alexander Logan Keller DULUTH, Min & SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man is accused of fighting with an acquaintance leading to his death. Charging documents say Alexander Logan Keller of Superior was fighting with Mathias Turbes at a residence in Gary New Duluth. The documents say Keller and Turbes arrived at the Gary New Duluth residence to split property between…
DULUTH, Minn.– A little bit of Germany will be making its way to the Northland this weekend. Because the annual Oktoberfest celebration is coming back strong. ‘Oktoberfest’ is a family friendly weekend long celebration of all things Germany. For the occasion, authentic food, and imported beer from Germany is brought in for Duluth to enjoy. Guests can look forward to…
DULUTH, Minn.– Despite the gloomy weather today, spirits were high to celebrate some significant achievements. The St. Louis County Mental Health Treatment Court put on a graduation ceremony. Today’s gathering reflected the rewarding hardships and hurdles that comes with participating. The goal is to help overcome mental health and substance abuse struggles, and to learn useful coping mechanisms. This was…
Minnesota DFL Logo GRAND RAPIDS, Min. – The Grand Rapids Police Department received a call from a person worried about the actions of a man near the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party office in Grand Rapids. On September 11, 2025 around 1pm a caller spotted a man making a “hand / gun gesture” towards the Itasca County DFL building on NE 4th…
Richard Neault UPDATE: Court documents say Neault was drinking at a bar near his house. He told a person at the bar he was going to wait for the school to be empty and then shoot windows in the school. He planned to shoot the windows to get news media attention to cover his story. Court documents say he told…
CHISHOLM, Minn. — The Minnesota Discovery Center has renovated a traditional Sami hut that was first built at the center in the 1990’s. The Sami people are an indigenous group from northern Sweden, Finland, and Russia. In 1996, a group of Sami people who immigrated to the Northland built a traditional hut at the Minnesota Discovery Center. Nearly 30…
COOK COUNTY, Minn — The Public Health and Human Services of Cook County has experienced a data breach. According to officials, the breach may have exposed the private information of those who used their services. Those impacted will receive a letter in the mail from Cook County officials. Questions regarding the breach can be directed to Kristen Trebil-Halbersma, County…
OREM, Utah (AP) — The suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination has been captured, President Donald Trump said Friday, representing a significant breakthrough in the investigation into a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States. “With a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Trump announced in a live interview on Fox News Channel….
WRENSHALL, Minn. — It’s been nearly a week since 11-year-old Avery Anderson was struck and killed by a passing car while riding her bike and, on the eve of her celebration of life, her hometown came together to remember their vibrant, young neighbor. The memorial, which was hosted at the Wrenshall General Store in the middle of town, saw hundreds…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two men accused of assault and robbery of a man in Canal Park have been charged in the crime. Ra’Shawn Turner, 21, of Duluth and Camran Jones, 22, of Minneapolis are charged with first-degree aggravated robbery. A third suspect in this case is a 14-year-old boy. The teen is known to the victim, according to authorities. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– University of Minnesota Duluth students got a firsthand look at potential career opportunities in STEM. Whether there’s students getting a glimpse into their future, or upperclassman doing some job hunting, the STEM career fair is meant to give students an idea of potential out of college. Other than careers, many booths also honed in on recruiting for internships….
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Today is day two of the mock Coast Guard hazard response drill. This is something that the team conducts every four years. The Coast Guard paired up with 15 different organizations, to emphasize readiness, and familiarity. On the harbor in Duluth, the team is solving what could be a real oil spill hazard, with the same tools. One…
Courtesy: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office DULUTH, Min. & GAYLORD, Min. – The wife of Vance Bolter has filed for divorce from him. Paperwork filed in Sibley County on September 2, 2025 shows Jenny Boelter is starting the divorce process. Vance Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, was indicted in Federal Court on July 15 on six counts of murder, stalking…
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — An update to the construction progress on the New Lock at the Soo. At the time of completion, the Lock will be the first new one in 61 years. The New lock took over space of former Sabin and Davis locks, which were decommissioned in 2010. Demolition on the former locks finished in July. The…
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced Thursday that it is awarding $218,895 to Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota (LSNM). According to LSC, of low-income Americans seeking legal help, half are turned away. Organizations such as LSNM use private attorneys who volunteer their time and take cases “pro bono” for those in need. Officials say the grant will…
UPDATE: The Duluth Police Department has arrested a 35-year-old man from Superior on preliminary charges of Criminal Vehicular Operation in Thursday’s fatal hit-and-run investigation. The victim is identified as 37-year-old Mathias Turbes. DULUTH, Minn. — A 37-year-old man is dead after a hit and run in Gary New Duluth Thursday morning. According to officials, at around 6:30 a.m., police…
DULUTH, Minn. — In remembrance of the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Duluth firefighters hosted their annual memorial stair climb. Starting at 8:46 am, firefighters from around the area, Air National Guard Fire, and Lake Superior College fire students took part in the 2,200-step climb at the DECC. Duluth Fire Chief, Shawn Krizaj highlighted the continued importance…
OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack and are reviewing video footage of the person…
