DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota author Clancy Clark joined FOX 21 Tuesday morning to share his new children’s book, Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids™. Clark — a writer, speaker, and coach — says kids rarely hear about purpose or fulfillment, which inspired him to bring that message to a younger audience. The book follows Sophie and Seymour, two elementary-aged…
DULUTH, Minn.– Essentia health and the City of Duluth teamed up to unveil a new parking ramp. It’s located on East First Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue East. The Hillside Public Ramp will bring 327 additional parking spots. Officials said, it will benefit the community greatly. Parking spots can be used for both downtown and hospital visits. “It is…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new fitness center is officially open at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. A ribbon-cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Nygaard/Forbort Fitness Center. The 1,000 sq ft space has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility. It was previously home to the Tim Cortes Studio West and was originally called…
DULUTH, Minn.– Since June, CHUM has been planning and organizing their plan to give over 300 Northlanders a Thanksgiving dinner. Around fifteen volunteers gathered at our Saviors Lutheran Church for the distribution. Most of their canned goods came from donations from churches and schools around the area. Each family will receive a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, canned fruits and veggies, and…
Die Hard movie poster DULUTH, Min. – Zeitgeist has announced their holiday film line-up. The Muppet Christmas Carol will have four showings between November 29 and December 7. It’s A Wonderful Life will get three weekend showings between December 13 and 21. Scrooged will have a single showing on December 16. Die Hard will have its sole opportunity to save…
Ely Young DUUTH, Min. – Ely Young of Hermantown has been awarded the 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship. The honor comes from the St. Louis County Historical Society. Young wrote his winning essay about his great aunt, Shirley Hedin (nee, Armstrong), who appeared on the cover of LIFE Magazine in 1943 as part of the Women’s Land Army….
DULUTH, Minn. — Various Thanksgiving meals available both free and paid. Free Thanksgiving Meals St. Scholastica Annual Thanksgiving Meal at the DECC – Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11am to 3pm Free dinner for anyone in the community Turkey dinner with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, dinner roll, and cake for dessert DECC — Lake Superior Ballroom Free parking…
Shoppers at the Miller Hill Mall DULUTH, Minn. — Here’s a composite list of the various store hours for Thanksgiving Thursday, 11/27 and Black Friday, 11/28 General Shopping: Target – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday, at 6am Walmart – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Best Buy – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday at 6am Fleet Farm – Closed Thursday, Re-Opens Friday…
Peter Buckle(St Louis County Sheriff’s Office) LAC LA CROIX, ONTARIO. — The St. Louis County Rescue Squad is assisting the Ontario Provincial Police in a search for a missing Lac La Croix man. According to officials, 47-year-old Peter Buckle has been missing since November 15. Buckle was using his cabin on the Canadian side of Lake Lac La Croix…
DULUTH, Minn. — After months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, members of UMD Bulldog Rocketry finally had their moment, putting their brand-new rocket motor to the test before their competition in June. “We do this for our competition in order to prove that our rocket, that the motor that we make ourselves will perform nominally and without any catastrophic…
DULUTH, Minn. — More than 300 community members gathered at the Great Lakes Aquarium on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 22, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The event, hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, featured a catered dinner, arts and crafts, and opportunities for people in the epilepsy community to connect. More than 55,000 Minnesotans live with epilepsy. Epilepsy…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Christmas spirit has come alive at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth for the 22nd- annual Bentleyville Tour of Lights. The tour is America’s largest free walk-through lighting display. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by helicopter to flip the lights on Saturday night. Bentleyville shines bright with more than five-million lights, including a 128-foot LED tree that…
Small Town Girl Poster DULUTH, Min. – The film “Small Town Girl” now has a theme song. Director Bill Cooper made the announcement in an e-mail message. Cooper had previously announced that Brian Bryson would be working on music for the production. Now the song “Rudy” by Bryson has been released. The song of about one and a half minutes….
DULUTH, Min. – Construction crews have begun demolishing homes on the future site of a London Road roundabout. Homes at the corner of N. 40th Avenue East and London Road are now being torn down. Home demolition at corner of N. 40th Ave E & London Road for future roundabout The teardown began Friday, November 21, 2025. Traffic lights at…
(AP) – President Donald Trump’s pledge to terminate temporary legal protections for Somalis living in Minnesota is triggering fear in the state’s deeply-rooted immigrant community, along with doubts about whether the White House has the legal authority to enact the directive as described. In a Truth Social post late Friday, Trump said he would “immediately” strip Somali residents in Minnesota of Temporary Protected…
Jay Cooke State Park Bridge DULUTH, Min. – Jay Cooke State Park will have limited public access during special deer hunt. The hunt will be December 6-10, 2025. It will be muzzleloader-only. During that window visitors should not access any areas south of the swinging bridge. Hiking trails throughout the park will be closed. Visitors are advised to wear blaze…
BCA Logo WALKER, Min & ST. PAUL, Min. — Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is reporting the names of the people involved in the deadly officer involved shooting on November 16, 2025 in Cass County. The BCA says the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who died James Weyaus,37, of Onigum. The BCA…
ALBORN TOWNSHIP, Min. – A shed fire broke out in the early morning hours of November 22nd, 2025. The shed was in the 8600 block of Ostman Road in Alborn Township. It was burning so close to Burlington Northern train tracks that train traffic had to be temporally halted. The fire was also spreading to the tree line nearby. The St….
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Community Action Duluth Board of Directors has announced they have hired an “external third party consultant” to investigate the claims that are be made about their organization. The unnamed third party will be ask to investigate “interpersonal conflicts between employees and the Executive Director”. A news release from the Board of Directors…
CLOQUET, Min. – Cloquet community members are gearing up for a festive weekend as a popular craft and vendor show returns to Cloquet. The event not only brings together vendors selling handmade goods such as treats, decorations, and clothing, but it also features a Kissing Booth! Where the only ones sharing kisses are rescue dogs. This year, the vendor show…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Duluth’s Life House’s new expansion. The event taking place at Life House highlights the new mental health and wellness center, a space dedicated to providing mental health support for area youth and young adults. The program offers free mental health…
DULUTH, Minn. — While the Northland’s favorite holiday tradition travels along Superior St, the Duluth Art Institute, used the parade of lights next door to help raise money for the non-profit. The institute offered cozy, aerial views of the Christmas City of the North Parade, welcoming guests in for a fundraising watch party. The evening serves as a major fundraiser for…
SUPERIOR, WI — Guardian Shooting Range in Superior is under new ownership and undergoing a major upgrade, with a remodel that doubles the building’s square footage and adds new training features for shooters of all skill levels. FOX 21’s Maria Vollom underwent some training and stepped into the indoor range to take her first pistol shot on Friday. The facility…
Community Action Duluth Logo DULUTH, Min. – Some workers at Community Action Duluth held a news conference in front of the building the evening of November 20, 2025 discussing problems within the organization’s leadership. The union made the news conference announcement in a Wednesday morning e-mail stating they would discus in part “a newly-filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against management”….
DULUTH, Min. – A group of vendors from Lincoln Park and Hillside Farmer’s Markets are responding to recently release of information from Community Action Duluth (CAD). CAD’s board of directors released a six page document trying to clear-up what they called “misinterpretations, inaccuracies, and plainly false claims” that have been reported and talked about in recent days. The statement from…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tickets for the 2026 Duluth airshow will go on sale December 1. The July 11-12 show will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds, as they “Celebrate America 250.” Tickets and a full list of performers can be found on their website Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Min. & MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, Cal. – Duluth-native Mike Swanson is on the the “Red Bull Air Force” and they just pulled off what has been labeled the “Most Extreme Flying Obstacle Course Humans Have Ever Attempted”. The “Ultimate Aerial Obstacle Course” is a 15-stage airborne flight connecting open skies, mountains, and city skylines in what appears to be one…
DULUTH, Minn. — Frozen the Musical is bringing the winter magic to Duluth Playhouse. Amelia Barr, who stars as Elsa, and Jonah Hale, who plays Kristoff, joined FOX 21 this morning to share a preview of the production. Running November 22 through December 21, 2025, the show promises wonder, laughter, and unforgettable songs as the NorShor Theatre transforms into a…
DULUTH, Min. – The 24-hours of statewide giving in Minnesota raised millions of dollars going to thousands of non-profits. One Thursday November 20, 2025 donors across Minnesota gaeve $37.8 million. It was a record breaking the 2024 number of $37.1 million raised. Contributions and participation to Give to the Max Day 2025 spanned all 87 Minnesota counties and every U.S….
DULUTH, Minn. — Community Action Duluth, a non-profit since 1982, prides itself on empowering and engaging the community to eliminate poverty, however that pride is currently being clouded by controversy. On Nov. 20, AFSCME and some of the organization’s employees held a press conference in front of the Community Action building protesting Executive director Classie Dudley. Employees both present and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Outdoor enthusiasts packed Bent Paddle Brewing Company for its 10th annual Great Outdoors Party for Give to the Max Day. The annual event featured local outdoor nonprofits like Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance, Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores, and Duluth DEVO. The fundraiser allowed the community to meet and support the groups that build and maintain local…
DULUTH, Minn. – There have been recent allegations made against the leadership of Community Action Duluth (CAD) and its staff. A news release was sent by Executive Director Classie Dudley said there have been public misrepresentations of Executive Director Compensation, Farmers Market Operations & Vendor Payments, Board Member Transitions, Employee Medical Insurance. along with Commitment to Equity, Transparency, and Community….
Unified Bocce Tournament (November 20, 2025) PROCTOR, Minn. — Local High Schools and Special Olympics Minnesota teamed up to hold a Unified Bocce Tournament. Rather than separating students based in intellectual ability, the Unified sports initiative teams up the students to foster friendships and support the students’ social skills. “It makes a big difference these kids being getting the chance…
Willard Munger Trail DULUTH, Min. – The first mile of the Willard Munger State Trail in Duluth will be closed starting Monday, November 24, 2025. It’s the area between Pulaski Street and Riverwest Drive. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing “a significantly undersized culvert and replacing it with a bridge over Lower Knowlton Creek”. The bridge installation will…
Essentia Health Apprenticeship Graduation DULUTH, Minn. — A new program designed to bridge a crucial gap in health care has its first graduates. Jake Galatz and Elijah Zielke are the first graduates of the Surgical Technologists Apprenticeship at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s. Surgical technologists work alongside surgeons to ensure procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. This apprenticeship program is…
DULUTH, Minn.–Animal Allies in Duluth is making light out of what they called the worst case of neglect they’ve seen. The story of Lovebug begins two years ago, when the shelter desperately tried to help, and save the neglected surrender. The community quickly supported the dog and raised $14,000 in under 24 hours. Unfortunately, Lovebug passed away the next morning,…
St. Louis County Seal on podium DULUTH, Minn.– Following the most recent election season, several St Louis County election workers were recognized and awarded for their efforts. In today’s ceremony, 4 election workers received the Excellence in Elections award. Jon Blevins, St. Louis County information Specialist Amanda Inman, Municipal Services Secretary, City of Mountain Iron Dawn Kehoe, Deputy Clerk Treasurer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bentleyville’s “Tour of Lights” is set to open this Saturday. The 22nd season will kick off with Mrs. Claus making a grand entrance by helicopter between 4:50 p.m. and 5 p.m. New features for the 2025 season include a 6,000 square foot gift shop, a lollipop garden, and Minnesota landmark displays. Bentleyville will run Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m….
Minnesota Department of Human Services Logo DULUTH, Min. – A Minnesota Department of Human Services investigation found a staff member at Northland Adult Foster Care (Northland AFC) provided THC to a resident. The resident, who in the report is referred to as an “Vulnerable Adult”, had a history of substance use and the goal to remain sober. The report said…
FILE: Winona Laduke running As Green Party Vice President DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — An investigation is underway after the home of activist Winona LaDuke had several shots fired at it. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to the drive-by shooting shortly after 6 last night. LaDuke says two teen grandsons and a nephew were home but no one was…
DULUTH, Minn. — Jess Worden, creator of the DoDuluth mobile event calendar, joined FOX 21 live on the morning show to highlight weekend events across Duluth. Click here for more information. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Four days after vandals tore through the Piedmont Youth Hockey Association’s main hub, the clean-up continues. Vandals caused significant damage at this community center, which serves as the home base for the Piedmont Youth Hockey Association. Paint on the floors, graffiti on the walls, broken glass, garbage, and toilet paper everywhere. A board member discovered all of…
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Lakewood Township’s supervising board hosted a meeting in order to engage with residents about the potential zoning change that the board is considering. The singular item on the agenda for the evening’s meeting was the discussing of the possibility of transferring the town’s local zoning control over to St. Louis County, with many of the town’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – A news release from AFSCME-represented workers at Community Action Duluth (CAD) says they will hold a news conference to raise concerns about Community Action Duluth. They say there is a “growing crisis” within the organization. The news release claims, “hostile working conditions, financial mismanagement, a newly-filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against management, and the ongoing refusal by…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 38th annual Festival of Trees fundraising event took place at the DECC over the weekend of Nov. 15, wrapping up with a strong attendance and a successful outcome. Organized by the women’s volunteer and leadership training organization, the Junior League of Duluth, the event featured more than 170 vendors, including retail shops and nonprofits. The festival…
DULUTH, Minn.– Inspired by recent difficulties with snap benefits and expensive cost of living, Western Bank in Duluth is ‘banking on kindness’ At both the Hermantown, and West Duluth locations, Western Bank is collecting any and all pet supplies and money for this fundraiser. The mission is to help prevent surrenders resulting from hardships. Happy Tails Animal Hospital in Superior…
George Thorogood DULUTH, Min. – George Thorogood & The Destroyers are hitting the road for more shows in 2026, one of them is coming to Duluth. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30pm at the DECC Symphony Hall. He told FOX21 that he wants the fans dancing and laughing at the concert, “Get up and boogie!”…
NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that it expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season. The company also announced that it’s planning to invest another billion dollars next year to remodel stores, build…
DULUTH, Minn. — Crews responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday morning near the 400 block of East 8th Street. The fire was reported around 5 a.m. Fire officials said a person was sleeping in an RV when the fire broke out. The person was evaluated at a hospital for smoke inhalation and is being assisted by the American Red…
DULUTH, Minn. — Glensheen is gearing up for the holiday season, showcasing its ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas theme. The mansion and estate are uniquely decorated, offering guests a chance to experience the Congdon family’s travels combined with Christmas. Twelve rooms throughout the mansion have been transformed, representing different countries the Congdons visited, featuring original artifacts the family collected abroad….
