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Canal Park Brewing to Release Special Beer for Camp Fire Relief

Resilience IPA will be available in mid-January

DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park Brewing in Duluth is partnering with about a thousand other breweries across the country to raise funds for the victims of the Camp Fire in California. They’re now brewing the Resilience IPA, a special beer recipe from Sierra Nevada Brewing. It will be available mid-January on tap and in growlers. One hundred percent of the…

Remembering Those Lost to Gun Violence, Taking Steps to Save More at Vigil

Vigil Held at First Lutheran Church

DULUTH, Minn.- A crowd gathered at First Lutheran Church in Duluth Thursday to remember lives lost to gun violence. Another goal is to try and prevent more of these deaths from happening. “If we don’t remember to victims, it’s too easy to forget it’s too easy to forget what’s happening in our country, and gun violence is a public health…

MNsure Deadline Saturday for Jan. 1st Coverage

Enrollment open until Jan. 13, but if people sign up after Saturday, coverage won't start until February

DULUTH, Minn. – The deadline is fast approaching to enroll in health care coverage through MNsure. Saturday, December 15th, is the last day to sign up for coverage that starts on January 1st. Enrollment will remain open until January 13th, but if Minnesotans sign up after December 15th, their coverage will not start until February 2nd. The MNsure CEO tells…

“North Woods” Themed Play Area Anticipated Addition to Miller Hill Mall

The kids area is one of the mall's most requested additions.

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids can slide down trees and climb through logs all in a new confined kids area at the Miller Hill Mall. The area will have plenty of seating and charging stations around for parents and a TV for interactive entertainment. Mall officials say a play area was one of the most requested additions and will be the perfect place…

Jersey Mike’s Subs Adds East Coast Flair to Twin Ports

The sub shop's grand opening has been popular among Northlanders.

DULUTH, Minn.- Jersey Mike’s subs is officially open for business. The restaurant is located on West Central Entrance and is the first of its kind in the Northland. The owner says ‘the secret is in the sauce.’ Their special oil and vinegar blend, called ‘Mike’s Way,’ combined with their hand cut Italian meats and cheeses is what separates them from…

The Salvation Army Could Still Use Volunteers

There's still nearly 300 spots to fill for bell ringing this holiday season.

DULUTH, Minn.- There’s still time to give this holiday season, and the Salvation Army could use your help doing just that. The Salvation Army says loads of toys and food and been delivered from places like the fire department and Bentleyville, but more donations are encouraged with hopes of giving out over four thousand toys this season. As for bell…

Duluth East Choralaires Deck the Halls of the Skywalk with Song

High Schoolers Sing Carols in Different Businesses

DULUTH, Minn.- Some Duluth East High School students spread some holiday cheer downtown, filling the Skywalk with the sounds of Christmas. The East Choralaires started their musical journey at the Republic Bank, singing such holiday favorites as Deck the Halls and God Rest Ye Marry Gentlemen. They then moved across the avenue to Wells Fargo, then U.S. Bank, before ending…

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital Targeted in Nationwide Email Bomb Threat Hoax

The Hospital Campus was Pronounced all Clear

HAYWARD, Wis. – Businesses and schools across the U.S. were evacuated because of a bomb threat hoax, including the Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Officials in states across the country say businesses received emailed bomb threats Thursday that were part of what they believe is a nationwide hoax. The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says they were informed of a bomb threat…

Police: Student who Assaulted Campus Instructors had gun

The Incident Took Place at Normandale Community College in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- Bloomington police say a student at Normandale Community College who allegedly assaulted two faculty members during a classroom dispute had a gun in his backpack. Authorities say the 21-year-old St. Paul man on Wednesday struck a 51-year-old female instructor several times and also assaulted a 47-year-old male faculty member who intervened. The student fled but was apprehended in…

Police Investigate Central Hillside Stabbing

Police Continue to Investigate the Incident

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 Block of East 3rd Street Thursday just before 12:00 p.m. Officers say they located an adult male with a small stab wound in the shoulder area. He was treated and released. Police say another injured party at the scene seems to have stabbed the male…

Hibbing Man Charged with Second Degree Manslaughter for Fatal Shooting

The Incident is Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – Brian Ross Shaw, 34, has been formally charged with second-degree manslaughter in the shooting and killing of 35-year-old Kevin Weiss. More details are now unfolding about the shooting that happened outside of a residence in Gary new Duluth on Monday night through court documents. According to the criminal complaint the men knew each other previous to the…

Walker to Offer $25 Million to Kimberly-Clark

The Deal Would Save Nearly 400 Jobs

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to offer paper-products giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. a deal worth $25 million to keep a plant open and save nearly 400 jobs. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Thursday that the deal will be done using powers Walker currently has but that would be taken away under a bill Republicans passed in a lame-duck…

Minnesota Regulators Reject Attempt to Stop Line 3

Opponents Will now Challenge the Project in Court

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota regulators have rejected the latest attempt by environmental and tribal groups to stop Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline. The Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to reject petitions from groups opposed to the project. The groups wanted the commission to reconsider its decision to approve a certificate…

Minnesota Police Look for Solutions to Recruitment Struggles

officials say There is a "Crisis" in Attracting new Officers

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The Star Tribune reports that the recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say…

Walker to Make ‘Major’ Kimberly-Clark Announcement

The Announcement Comes After the Legislature Failed to Pass a tax Incentive Bill

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Scott Walker plans to make what he’s calling a “major economic development” announcement at the Kimberly-Clark factory in northeast Wisconsin. The announcement Thursday comes after the Legislature failed to pass a tax incentive bill that company officials said was needed to keep the factory open. It employs about 300 people. Walker has been working on an…

Duluth Gun Violence Vigil to Raise Awareness Today

A Vigil for the Lives Lost to Gun Violence in the United States is Happening Thursday, December 13 at Noon at the First Luteran Church in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – The 6th Annual December vigil to remember victims of gun violence is happening Thursday, December 13 at noon. The event is taking place at First Lutheran Church in Duluth (1100 East Superior Street). Organizers say this vigil is an important part in raising awareness in the Northland when it comes to gun violence and safety. The annual…

Cooking Connection: Baked Brie with Spicy Pecans

For This Week's Cooking Connection, FOX 21 Meteorologist Brittney Merlot Steps into the Kitchen with Professional Cooking Instructor Arlene Coco

DULUTH, Minn. – With the holidays right around the corner, it’s important to pick out the best recipes that won’t have you stuck in the kitchen for hours before your party begins. Professional Cooking Instructor Arlene Cocoa stepped into the kitchen with FOX 21 Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for this week’s Cooking Connection. The duo prepared a Baked Brie Cheese with…

Handmade in the Northland: Mike and Jen’s Hot Cocoa Mix

FOX 21 Local News is Looking to Highlight Local Makers in the Northland Ahead of the Holiday Season

DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Dean Packingham is known as the creator of…

Oil Pipeline Opponents Look Past Minnesota Regulators

Environmental and Tribal Groups Hold out Little Hope

MINNEAPOLIS – Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement are turning their attention to fighting the project on other fronts as a Minnesota regulatory panel prepares to take one of its final steps to allow it to proceed. The Public Utilities Commission on Thursday will discuss whether to reconsider its decision to approve a route permit…

Make Your Own Holiday Decorations

Lake Superior Art Glass will help you mold and blow your own glass ornaments.

DULUTH, Minn.- Christmas is right around the corner, and for those of who love decorating, why not make your own festive ornaments to hang on the tree? Lake Superior Art Glass is hosting their most popular glass blowing event of the year, an hour long class where instructors teach up to six students to melt and blow four of their…

3 Women Graduate from Machine Operation Training Program

Program aims to get more women in non-traditional fields

DULUTH, Minn. – Three local women recently completed a program through SOAR Career Solutions and Lake Superior College where they learned job skills in machine operation. The three women graduated in a special ceremony at Duluth City Hall. Their program was created under the Women’s Economic Security Act to train more women in non-traditional career fields. “It’s not just me…

2-Year Grant to Provide Narcan Training and Opioid Program Technician

Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force believes helping addicts recover will help reduce opioid epidemic

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force recently got a federal grant that will help them fight opioid addiction in the Northland and save a lot of lives. The two-year grant will provide Narcan for regional law enforcement and EMS staff. Narcan is a drug that can help reverse an opioid overdose. The grant also…

Movie Premiere at The Marshall School In Duluth

Christmas Break-In debuts

  DULUTH, Minn.- A big premiere happened in Duluth at The Marshall School, showcases a screening of a movie that was filmed in their building about a year ago. Students of all ages piled in to the auditorium excited to see the feature film that is bringing so much attention to their school. The Marshall school hosted the premiere for…

A New Refrigerator for a Food Pantry In Superior

  SUPERIOR, Wisc.-A new refrigerator was delivered to a food pantry in Superior in an effort to help with the storing of fresh fruits and vegetables. A grant from United Healthcare made this all possible for the food pantry at Faith United Methodist Church. The pantry is one of 50 pantries across Wisconsin that will receive a refrigerator. Rev. Certa-Werner …

New Public Art Display in City Hall

Partnership with Duluth Art Institute

  DULUTH, Minn.- A variety of art pieces are now displayed throughout City Hall. Mayor Larson has been working with the Duluth Art institute on a new program to showcase art from those native to the Northland. Some of The art displayed is meant to represent the artists who are faced by many challenges like poverty. Other pieces of art …

Chemical Safety Board Reveals Latest in Husky Refinery Explosion Investigation

The explosion investigation is ongoing.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After demands from concerned Twin Ports citizens and politicians, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is continuing its review process of the Husky Explosion and fire. The board gave an initial investigation and update back in august. The second update and public hearing happening Wednesday in Superior. “The CSB is committed to a transparent investigation so…

Extended! Bamford’s Comedy Tour Now Two Nights At NorShor

DULUTH, Minn. —  Duluth-raised Maria Bamford has added a second night of comedy to the NorShor Theatre this February. The sold-out show is Feb. 24, and tickets are now on sale for the second show on Feb. 25 at $44.50 per ticket. Bamford, whose parents and sister still live in Duluth, most recently got nationwide attention for her semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy…

DTA Temporarily Removes Electric Buses From Service for Updates

The Buses Will Likely be Reintroduced Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Transit Authority has temporarily removed the electric buses from their fixed-route service for necessary software updates to improve two issues. In a recent press release the DTA says the two issues were related to the “hill hold” feature and heating system software. The “hill hold” feature, which prevents the bus from rolling back on a hill…

80-Year-old man Injured in St. Paul House Explosion Dies

A gas Leak is Suspected as Cause for the Explosion

(Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via AP)ST. PAUL, Minn. – An 80-year-old man injured in an explosion at his St. Paul home last month has died. A spokeswoman for Regions Hospital in St. Paul tells the Star Tribune that John Lundahl died Tuesday at the hospital from his injuries. The Nov. 23 explosion left Lundahl with significant burns and a broken arm…

Duluth Police Investigate Stabbing; One Injured

The Incident is Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, officers were called to the 2800 Block of West 3rd Street on the report of a 27-year-old male stabbing victim. The DPD tells us the victim was found with a wound consistent with a stabbing on his hand and a small bruise on his head. Authorities say the male told officers…

Greater Downtown Council Announces Window and Lighting Contest Winners

Nineteen Local Businesses Participated in the Contest

(photo: Facebook/GDC)DULUTH, Minn. – The Greater Downtown Council announced the 13th annual Window and Lighting Contest winners Wednesday morning at their Quarterly Breakfast Event. Nineteen local businesses throughout Duluth’s downtown participated in the contest this year, and five local businesses took home the top spots: Facebook Favorite: PS Rudie People’s Choice Commercial: CSL Plasma People’s Choice Retail: Salon Capelli Most…

Michigan Governor Signs Bill Allowing Great Lakes oil Tunnel

The Tunnel and new Pipeline Segment Will Replace Twin Pipelines

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation establishing a panel to oversee a hotly disputed tunnel that will house an oil pipeline beneath the waterway linking Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Snyder acted Wednesday, a day after the Republican-dominated Michigan Legislature gave the bill final approval. It creates the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to monitor construction and…

Rising Gambling tax Revenues Fill US Bank Stadium’s Reserves

Other Taxable Charitable Gambling Activities Include Bingo and Raffles

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tax revenues from charitable gambling are generating so much revenue for paying off the debt for U.S. Bank Stadium that Minnesota officials say corporate taxes are no longer needed for that purpose. The state projects the stadium’s reserve account will hit $193 million by 2012. So, officials plan to drop an annual infusion of $20 million…

Protect Your Paws from Holiday Regret

Animal Allies Wants to Remind Potential Pet Owners in the Northland to Think Twice Before Adding to Your Family this Holiday Season

DULUTH, Minn. – Tis the season for gift giving! From the latest electronics, to an adorable kitten or puppy, staff at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth want to remind all potential pet owners to think twice before adopting and adding to your family, especially over the holiday season. Michelle Sternberg with Animal Allies says potential adopters often stop by…

Judge Gives Michael Cohen Three Years in Prison

Cohen's Crimes Included Evading $1.4 Million in Taxes

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s former lawyer has been sentenced to three years in prison. U.S. District Judge William H. Pauley III said Wednesday that Michael Cohen deserved a harsh punishment for crimes including tax evasion, lying to Congress and arranging illicit payments to silence women who posed a risk to Trump’s presidential campaign. The judge rejected arguments by…

UPDATE: Charges Delayed Until Thursday for Fatal Duluth Shooting

Extension Granted due to Need to Review all Evidence

DULUTH, Minn. – The deadline for charges in the Gary New Duluth shooting has been extended until Thursday according to the St. Louis County Court. The announcement was made Wednesday morning. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office tells us the extension was made due to a need to review all of the evidence. Duluth police are requesting charges of second…

Cass County Man Charged With Fatal Stabbing of his Mother

His Next Court Date is December 17

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A 34-year-old Cass County man has been charged with second degree murder, among other charges, after deputies say the man allegedly stabbed his mother at her residence in Bena. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the City of Bena on November 28….

Handmade in the Northland: Makers Mercantile

FOX 21 Local News is Looking to Highlight Local Makers in the Northland Ahead of the Holiday Season

DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday. Throughout the holiday season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones. Scott and Sara Clifton are the owners of…

Free Skate with Santa, Rudolph Event at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center

The Skating, Family Fun Event is Happening Wednesday, December 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Parks and Recreation division is hosting a Skate with Santa and Rudolph event on Wednesday, December 12. The free family-fun event will run from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center (120 South 30th Avenue West, Duluth). There will be a live DJ with holiday music, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, winter science demonstrations…

Jury Convicts Snowmobiler in Crash That Killed Minnesota boy

Coleman's Blood-Alcohol Level was More Than Twice Legal Limit

CENTER CITY, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota jury has convicted a snowmobiler who struck and killed an 8-year-old boy on Chisago Lake. Jurors on Tuesday convicted Eric Coleman, of Chisago City, of third-degree murder, drunken driving, criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation. Coleman’s attorneys conceded he was guilty of the other charges, but not murder. The crash last January…

Minnesota Lawmakers Open Discussions on High Insulin Costs

Some say the Cost of Insulin is "Immorally High"

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers have heard from patients and families dealing with diabetes that they need help with the soaring cost of insulin. Sen. Matt Little convened an informal discussion at the Capitol Tuesday to gather information on what steps the state should take. The Lakeville Democrat says the cost of insulin is “immorally high” and there appears…

Northland Uncovered: Marcia Hales’ Park Point Home of Lights

Hales says this really is her last year of decorating for the holidays.

DULUTH, Minn.- The lights first turned on in 1998 when Marcia Hales and her husband Alan entered a city lighting competition. “We won second place that year. He did… Although i did most of the work,” Hales said. Aiming for a first place win, the couple started planning their decorations for the following year. But in April of ’99, Alan…

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree From The Superior National Forest!

Great Outdoors Holiday Tradition

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Great Outdoors we are headed into the thick of the woods, to cut down our own Christmas Tree! First things first, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR PERMIT! On average, 200-300 permits are sold annually! It’s only $5, cash or check only. It can be quickly picked up at the Superior National Forest…