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…
Gift of Sound Recipient: Most excited to hear his wife GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. — Grand Portage got the ‘gift of sound’ as Miracle Ear gave out free screenings and hearing aids to those in need. The two-day event took place at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino on September 9th and 10th. Miracle Ear puts on these ‘miracle missions’ across…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Cider is accepting apple donations for this year’s Big Bad Apple Bash. For the past seven years, Duluth Cider has been hosting The Big Bad Apple Bash, which consists of live music, kids’ games, food vendors, and apple pressing to create the 2025 brew, which will debut at next year’s event. Each year, the brew has…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Ru-Ridge Corn Maze in Carlton, Minnesota, officially opens for the season on Friday, September 12. Spanning over eight acres, the maze offers a fun and challenging experience for both kids and adults. Ahead of opening day, owner and operator Angela Line joined FOX 21 live on the Thursday morning newscast to share what visitors can expect…
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 they…
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A student shot two of his peers Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said. The handgun shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, about 30 miles west of Denver in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Shots were fired both inside and outside…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hartley Nature Center is kicking off the 10-week Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training. Volunteers sign up and complete the 40-hour hands-on course taught by expert instructors. The course consists of studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship through both indoor and outdoor learning. This helps participants develop their ability to observe nature and learn tools to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Billings Park in Superior, local residents were offered a sweet treat on the house, courtesy of their newest neighbors. Love Creamery, the ice cream shoppe with two locations in Duluth, will be expanding into Superior shortly, and held an open house for Billings Park locals to introduce themselves, and their product, to the community. “I…
DENVER (AP) — At least two students have been wounded in a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the students were injured in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, and taken to the hospital. No other details about the shooting have…
Missing Esko Man Antonio Sarazua ESKO, Minn.– The Carlton County Sheriff’s office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Esko man. Antonio Sarazua is 25 years old, and is 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He weighs 215 pounds, Sazrua has brown hair and brown eyes. He left his home in Esko on September 8th At 4 p.m. Investigators…
Olympic rings WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act has passed the Senate. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the passing of the act. The House of Representatives passed this legislation, which was led by Representative Peter Stauber and co-sponsored by the entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation. The amended bill now returns to the House…
Charlie Kirk (AP) – Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, officials said. President Donald Trump said Kirk was shot and killed as he was speaking at Utah Valley University. The shooting quickly drew reaction from leading political figures, including some victims…
DULUTH, MN — The Duluth Children’s Museum is celebrating fall with its 5th Annual Mini Harvest Festival this Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Executive Director Drew Jensen shared more about the event during a live segment this week, inviting families to come celebrate the season together. Activities include playful harvesting, pumpkin decorating, sunflower science, and a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An armed intruder in Superior caused an hours-long standoff at a home Tuesday evening, according to police. Authorities said a man came home to find another man armed with a gun inside his home. The homeowner fled the house safely, but the homeowner did not know if the suspect fled the home, too. The scene unfolded in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2025 “Concert on the Pier” series has wrapped up at Glensheen Mansion. The final concert, which welcomed the bands “Born Too Late” and “Big Wave Dave and the Ripples”, was a rescheduled concert after the original date back in July was postponed due to weather. The series was supposed to end in August, but saw two…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS has begun its 2025-2026 recital series, starting a new season of music in Superior. The series began with a performance from a few UWS faculty and is always free for students to attend. While all the performances will feature classical music, the variety of performances is a big reason why the music department believes everyone should…
DULUTH, Minn. – Steve Grove, the CEO of Star Tribune, presenting his New Memoir titled “How I Found Myself in the Midwest” at Ursa Minor Brewing this evening. The book takes a unique perspective on Grove’s life as he left Minnesota to join the TECH. The industry eventually returns to and acquires a government job here in Minnesota. Grove was…
DULUTH, Minn. – Free Expungement Clinic taking place at the Damiano Center to help people as part of the clean slate movement. The clinic offers people help with getting certain criminal records sealed by the court. The resources provided at these clinics consist of legal representation, ACLU lawyers, public defenders, and legal aid to help walk people through the process….
DULUTH, Minn.– After nearly one hundred years of research, a recent break through with Alzheimer’s disease has already seen success in the Northland. The innovation involves an injectable radio pharmaceutical called “Amyvid.” It is injected shortly before the patient has a routine PET or CT scan. Before Duluth invested in this, patients near and far had to travel to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — A case of robbery and assault in Duluth’s Canal Park is being investigated by the Duluth Police Department. After FOX 21 received a news tip about this crime, we reached out to police. A public information officer said the crime happened behind Caribou Coffee around 8:30 p.m. Monday. A 29-year-old male victim suffered minor injuries, according the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Fall Color Lovers, it’s your time of year again! The Minnesota DNR has released its fall colors forecast. Late September to mid-October is the general peak across the Northland. Patterns of temperature, precipitation, wind and the timing of hard freezes can impact when fall colors peak and how long they last. These weather changes can make exact…
