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Minnesota Discovery Center restores Sami Hut

  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 Public Health and Human Services experience data breach

  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…

Trump says ‘with a high degree of certainty’ that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught

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….

100 Employers Connect with Students at UMD STEM Fair

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….

Coast Guard Conducts Mock Hazard Spill Drill

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…

Wife of alleged Melissa Hortman assassin files for divorce

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…

Update on the New Soo Lock Progress

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…

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota receives $218,000 grant for ‘pro bono’ services

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…

1 Dead, Suspect Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Duluth

  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 Firefighters host stair climb in remembrance of 9/11

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…

FBI releases photos of person of interest in Kirk shooting as investigators appeal to public

  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…

Coffee Conversation: Ru-Ridge Corn Maze Opens for Fall Fun in Carlton

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…

Charlie Kirk’s killer blended in on Utah university campus, and a high-powered rifle is recovered

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…

Student Dies After Shooting 2 Peers, Himself At Colorado High School: Officials

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…

Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Begins

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…

Love Creamery Hosts Open House For Billings Park

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…

At least 2 students wounded in shooting at suburban Denver high school, sheriff says

  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…

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act passes Senate

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 has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says

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…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Children’s Museum Hosts 5th Annual Mini Harvest Festival

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 Police: Armed Intruder Found By Homeowner

As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect was on the run.

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…

UW-Superior Music Begins 2025-2026 Recital Series

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…

Damiano Center Hosts Expungement Clinic

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….

Essentia Health rolls out promising Alzheimer’s disease detection method

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…

Police Investigate Robbery, Assault In Canal Park

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…

MN DNR’s Fall Color Forecast is Live!

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…

Lockdown Cleared at Denfeld High School

DULUTH, Minn. — Denfeld High School has been cleared after a lockdown on Tuesday morning. According to officials, at 10:43 a.m., the school went into a precautionary lockdown after a student with a felony warrant was arrested. The felony warrant was for 2nd Degree Assault and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.  No weapon was on campus, according to police. The…

Dual Training Pipeline Offers New Opportunities to Employers

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown employers got together at the Chamber of Commerce to learn about the Minnesota Dual Training pipeline. This program helps employees to get on the job training while getting formal instruction to grow within the industry. Employers participating can apply for a grant to aid with related costs. The industries this program focuses on are high-growth industries,…

Girl Scouts announce new cookie flavor

NEW YORK, Ny. — The Girl Scouts of the USA have announced a new cookie for their 2026 lineup. Named Exploremores, the rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie is filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and a toasted almond–flavored crème. The Girl Scouts say the new cookie reflects the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Scout. Exploremores will…

Minnesota DFL name new House Leader

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota House DFL has announced a new House Leader following the June assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. Representative Zack Stephenson of  Coon Rapids has been elected for the position. SEE PREVIOUS: Accused assassin of Melissa Hortman and her husband pleas not guilty. “Representative Stephenson will provide steady leadership for our caucus as House…

ST. Louis County Rescue Squad Brings Equipment for McHero Night

  DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Rescue Squad teaming up with the Proctor McDonald’s to fundraise for McHero Night. The rescue squad brought some of their important equipment to the McDonald’s Parking lot for people to tour and learn about. During the fundraiser, 20% of all sales were donated directly to the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, enabling…

Armory Arts and Music Center Raising Funds for Kids Music Program

DULUTH, Minn. – The Armory Arts and Music Center, a local non-profit, teaming up with Chipotle to raise funds for the kids’ music program. People were encouraged to use a one-time code for online or in-store orders, with twenty-five percent of event sales being donated to the cause. These funds help continue the music program, which served over 2,100 students…

Duluth City Council Approves Transportation Commission

DULUTH, Minn. — After much waiting, the Duluth City Council has officially established its 34th commission. The Council voted unanimously on Sep. 8. to establish the Duluth Transportation Commission. The ordinance for the commission was first read back on Jun. 16, before being tabled until September. Members off the commission will be appointed by the mayor with approval from the…

Union: 1,400 University Of Minnesota Service Workers Go On Strike

DULUTH, Minn. — A strike is officially on for 1,400 University of Minnesota employees with Teamsters Local 320 – and that includes 185 employees at UMD. Teamsters President Erik Skoog confirmed to FOX 21 around 4:30 p.m. Monday that some campuses within the U of M system began the picket Monday evening. UMD’s picket will begin Tuesday morning, according to…

Pho’holic Celebrates Opening Of Second Duluth Location

DULUTH, Minn.– A popular Vietnamese restaurant in Duluth has officially opened a second much-larger location on London Road. Ever since China Cafe closed back in April, plans for this new expansion have been simmering. “Yeah, got a lot going on. Super excited. The nerves are flowing, yeah, super excited just to be here,” said Elijah Nguyen, Manager Phoholic. Six years…

Naz Reid’s sister fatally shot at New Jersey apartment complex, boyfriend charged with murder

Naz Reid JACKSON, N.J. (AP) — The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex by her boyfriend, who was charged with murder, authorities said Monday. Police went to the Paragon apartment complex in Jackson around 11 a.m. Saturday, after receiving reports of shots fired. They soon found Toraya Reid, 28, unresponsive…

Bridge to Health Survey Collecting Data in the Northland

MINN/WIS. — UW-Superior has partnered with Generations Health Care Initiatives on Bridge to Health survey. The survey assesses health conditions, access to medical care, mental well-being and more. The survey is sent out at random and aims for around 7,500 responses from nine counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. The data is anonymous and won’t be sold. It…

1 dead at Duluth Federal Prison Camp

DULUTH, Minn. — One person has died at a Duluth Federal Prison Camp(FPC) on Monday. According to officials at 8:30 a.m., they found 60-year-old Terrance Wayne Buescher unresponsive at the FPC Life-saving measures were given by officials and EMS, but Buescher was subsequently pronounced dead. Officials say no employees or other prisoners were injured and there is no danger to…

Increase in Bus Stop Arm Violations in 2024

DULUTH, Minn. — With schools now in session, the Duluth Police Department has released the number of stop arm violations occurring in the past two years. The Duluth Police Department reports an increase in the amount of violations, with 142 in 2024, the highest for the last three years. So far in 2025 there has been 40 violations, with one…

Tribal Flag Plaza inauguration held at Minnesota State Capitol

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — A tribal flag-raising ceremony was held at the Minnesota State Capitol on September 5. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, in partnership with Tribal Nations, the Governor’s Office, and the Minnesota Department of Administration, held the ceremony to honor the new Tribal Flag Plaza. The plaza is located on the Dakota homeland and honors…

Duluth club figure skater wins national medal at U.S. Figure Skating National Qualifying

    CHICAGO, Ill. — Duluth Figure Skating Club’s Gabriella Manion of Superior won a national medal at last weekend’s U.S. Figure Skating National Qualifying Series event in Chicago. Manion started Friday with a Short Program that earned her a new personal best score, placing her in 4th going into the Free Skate. Saturday, Manion’s Free Skate earned her another personal best…

Four winning Powerball tickets sold in Minnesota

  Minn. —  Four Minnesota Powerball players won big over the weekend. The winning numbers in the Powerball drawing on Saturday were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball was 17. The Power Play® multiplier was 2. Three winning $50,000 tickets were sold at: The Faribault at the Holiday Stationstore located at 707 4th Street NW. The Hastings at the…