Gov. Tim Walz news conference following January 24, 2026 deadly shooting by federal officials ST. PAUL, Min – Governor Tim Walz today issued the following statement in response to a third shooting involving federal law enforcement agents in Minnesota. “The federal occupation of Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality…
A person holds a Minnesota state flag as federal immigration officers deploy tear gas Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that…
Picture released from Department of Homeland Security follow January 26, 2026 deadly shooting Below is the initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following a deadly shooting on January 24, 2026: At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US…
Man shot by federal agents has died, say Minneapolis police chief (January 24, 2026) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The rotunda at Duluth City Hall filled with music and voices from Lyric Opera of the North as Mayor Roger Reinert welcomed the 2026 Artists in Residence to the City Hall on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 21. This year marks the opera company’s 20th year of performances and education in the community. At the event, guests…
DULUTH, Minn. — As many Minnesotans participated in anti-ICE protests, and some businesses shut down for the day as part of statewide demonstrations. Nearly 100 community members gathered at the Duluth City Hall rotunda for a civil protest organized by Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert spoke on the protests and addressed the city’s role. “We…
Gerald August Mattson DULUTH, Min. – A Duluth man has been charged with nine counts of felony mail theft. Duluth Police say Gerald August Mattson stole nine packages over the time span from December 31, 2025 to January 21, 2026. The packages were intended for various apartments in the Grandview Manor on East 2nd Street in Duluth. That is where…
DULUTH, Minn.–Bright and early on a freezing Friday morning, a large group of community members, gathered in solidarity to protest against ICE escalations. “I was very impressed with the turnout. Our car didn’t start, so I didn’t know if it was going to be a little bit lower of a turnout, but everyone did definitely turn out,” said Kaylee Spencer,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Human Rights Commission held a press conference at the city hall during an ‘ICE OUT’ sit-in that took place Friday. Members of the commission spoke before people gathered for the sit-in, calling attention towards the ongoing presence of ICE agents in Minnesota. The press conference focused on letting protesters know they are supported in their…
(CNN) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police arrested anti-immigration enforcement demonstrators at Minnesota’s largest airport Friday after they overstepped their permit, officials said, as a mass mobilization to protest the Trump administration’s crackdown began across Minnesota despite Arctic temperatures seizing the state. A network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy had urged Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and even shops…
DULUTH, Minn. – At least two longtime downtown Duluth businesses, Sir Benedicts Tavern and Carmody Irish Pub, are closing Friday in support of the “ICE Out of Minnesota” day. The owners of both establishments released videos on social media Thursday evening with personal messages to their customers and the community. “Both my wife and I have worn the uniform of…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A driver was injured after a vehicle struck a moose in northern Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol says a Lincoln Continental was traveling southbound on Highway 135 near Mile Marker 25 when it collided with a moose. The driver was transported from their residence to Essentia Health–Northern Pines with non-life-threatening injuries. Road conditions were snow- and…
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DULUTH, Minn.– When it comes to experiencing the arctic-like air, many businesses decide to close their doors. However, a few of them around town see it as an opportunity. “Our hot shop comes in at a nice hot 2100 degrees,” said Katie Timmerman, Director of Operations at Lake Superior Art Glass. “Even though the ovens are hot, it’s colder than…
DULUTH, Minn. — Businesses across the state of Minnesota are closing their doors on Friday, as part of an anti-ICE campaign. The “ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom” campaign is a way that Minnesotans are showing their support for anti-ICE movements in Minneapolis, and some businesses in the Twin Ports will be taking part in solidarity. One…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar ST. PAUL, Min. – Senator Amy Klobuchar has filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board to form a committee for a Minnesota Gubernatorial campaign. While this is not officially filling to run for the office, it is seen as the first step. The filing made on January 22, 2026 with the Campaign Finance Board named the candidate,…
Previous contestant in the Cutest Puppy Contest DULUTH, Minn. — Fitger’s will be paws-itivly full of furry friends this Saturday. The annual Beargrease cutest puppy contest is back! Up to 40 puppies will be competing to be top dog. The event hopes to raise money for the Beargrease Sled Dog race. Attendance and voting on the pups are free but…
Keith Ellison at news conference announcingMinnesota and Twin Citiesare suing Trump administration over widespread immigration operations ST. PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning people of crowdfunding scams purporting to help those impacted by immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. The Attorney General’s Office is saying “bad actors” are taking advantage of people’s generosity. The Attorney General’s Office…
Law enforcement uses flash bang before entering home in search of suspect following ICE-involved shooting (January 14, 2026) ST. PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) say federal authorities are not cooperating with their investigation into a January 14, 2026 shooting involving federal officers. Minneapolis Police Department asked the BCA to investigate. In a…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hoops Brewing is set to close after nearly 10 years of operation. In a video posted to Facebook, owner Dave Hoops announced that the brewery would close on February 23. “For more than 10 years, this place has been bigger than beer. It’s been a community, neighbors, friendship, and it’s been home,” said Hoops. The Duluth-based…
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance, speaking in his home state of Ohio before visiting Minnesota on Thursday, blamed the “far left” for turmoil surrounding the White House’s deportation campaign. “If you want to turn down the chaos in Minneapolis, stop fighting immigration enforcement and accept that we have to have a border in this country,” Vance said in Toledo. “It’s not…
Cities Church is seen in St. Paul, Minn. where activists shut down a service claiming the pastor was also working as an ICE agent, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church has been arrested, Attorney General Pam…
DULUTH, Minn. — Upcoming cold weather on Friday has temporarily closed Second Harvest Duluth. In a post to Facebook, the organization said that due to the upcoming weather, they will be closed on Friday, January 23. The post states it is for the safety of their staff, volunteers, and neighbors. The Grand Rapids location of Second Harvest will remain open….
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth welcomed in some extra special visitors today as part of their Winter Caravan Tour throughout the state. Wednesday morning, Minnesota Twins players Justin Topa and Mick Abel, stopped by the Elite Sports Complex in West Duluth. The turf was filled with excited community members, ready to get their winter baseball fix. Fans got to check out a…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 45 years, first responders, medical professionals, and EMS from all over the region have met to collaborate and learn from one another. This year, the DECC is expecting to welcome in nearly 700 first responders. Each attendee will participate in a series of classes, keynote speakers, as well as the national expo. Getting familiar with one another…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2026 National Blood Donor Month press conference highlighted a critical blood shortage in Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, blood donations fell 40% below hospital needs, leaving less than a two day supply of blood available for patients across the state. Blood donations are typically down during the winter season, but this year’s donation rate is…
LUTSEN, Minn. – It was a wild ride, of sorts, in the stand-still position over the weekend for a few dozen skiers and snowboarders at Lutsen Mountains. The chair lift malfunctioned, leaving people stuck in the air for hours during dangerously cold air and wind. Courtesy: Andrew Schultz The Lutsen Fire Department said nobody was seriously injured as crews worked…
Congressional Republicans moved closer Wednesday to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pushing a resolution to end the moratorium through the House despite environmentalists’ warnings that it could devastate a premier destination for campers, kayakers and canoeists. The resolution now goes to the Senate, and approval there would send it to President…
Law enforcement officers stand amid tear gas at the scene of a reported shooting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maine became the latest target of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown, while a federal appeals court on Wednesday suspended a decision that prohibited federal officers from using tear gas or pepper spray against peaceful protesters…
Vice President JD Vance (CNN) – Vice President JD Vance is planning to travel Minneapolis on Thursday where he will meet with ICE agents and give remarks defending their immigration operations, White House officials told CNN. Vance’s visit comes days after the Justice Department subpoenaed several high-profile Minnesota officials, including Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General…
FILE – NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya is seen before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Players and staff of the Minnesota Twins are making Duluth one of their stops along their 2026 Twins Winter Caravan. Bruce Ciskie of Midwest Communications, one of the presenters of the event, stopped by the morning show to preview what people can expect from the open-to-the-public event. The Twins Winter Caravan stops through the Elite Sports Complex…
DULUTH, Minn. — Speakers and presenters from across Minnesota are uniting in the Twin Ports for TEDxDuluth. The event’s organizer, Star Gump, sat down with Fox 21 to discuss why these types of events are important for continuing to expand the minds of audiences. TEDxDuluth will be taking over the Harborside Ballroom at the Duluth Entrainment Convention Center on Feb….
DULUTH, Minn. — The DNR is proposing dropping the Walleye limits from 6 fish to 4. The current limits were put into place in 1956, but much has changed leaving walleye populations being strained. By reducing the limit, the DNR is hoping to preserve walleye populations for generations to come. Climate changes, invasive species, and improvements to fish finding technology have…
DULUTH, Minn. — After 47 years on display, the J. C Ryan Forestry Room is being retired by the St. Louis County Historical Society at the Depot. One of the longest running exhibits at the depot, this room looks at the 1800’s logging history. The lumber industry was a massive economic force for early settlers. SLCHS Staff are holding…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, a person familiar with the matter said. Demonstrators protest outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, against the Immigration and…
PINE COUNTY, Min. – Minnesota Energy Resources says all of their customers impacted by the recent pipeline explosion can get back to regular usage. Some customers in Willow River, Sturgeon Lake and Finlayson lost service on the afternoon of January 16, 2026. Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) Customers were asked to reduce their heating levels now for four…
DULUTH, Minn. — An annual fundraising favorite is returning to the Northland, as the Upper Midwest Ronald McDonald House is bringing its “Brew Love North” event back for another year. Paula Broschofsky, a project manager with the house, stopped by the studio to talk about the fundraiser and what makes these types of events so important for families in need….
DULUTH, Minn. – An exciting new chapter has begun at FOX 21 Local News. Morning anchor Maria Vollom has been promoted to evening co-anchor with Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg on weather and Neil Vierzba on sports at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the evening newscasts. After waking-up early for FOX 21 Local News from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m….
DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered for a public reading of the United States Constitution at Northern Waters Smoke House. Everyone was handed pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, allowing people to follow along as it was read aloud. With the event taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it gave the community a chance to reflect on the Constitution, honor…
9:20 P.M. UPDATE: Investigators located the body of a 76-year-old Duluth man around 8 p.m. Monday after a pole building started on fire in Gnesen Township earlier in the day. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately release the identity of the man. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Minnesota State Fire Marshals Office, the…
Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Angie Craig and Rep. Ilhan Omar say they were denied access to Bishop Whipple Federal Building, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Minneapolis WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Monday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring a week’s notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in…
DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Northland spent the day honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing the long-standing tradition of marching, reflection, and celebration. The annual MLK Day celebration, organized by the Duluth NAACP, began with a community breakfast at the First United Methodist Church. Around noon, attendees marched through the DECC’s skywalk,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.– After the massive Brimson Complex fire took out a large portion of northern St Louis County, efforts are still strong to help towns such as Brimson rebuild. Since then, a nonprofit called “Brimson Strong” lead by founder Mikala Schliep has dedicated time and effort to help her community. The fire also affected Schliep, as it took the…
PINE COUNTY, Min. – It could take about two weeks to install a temporary natural gas pipeline for customers effected by a pipeline explosion in Pine County on January 16, 2025. That time is extended due to the weather conditions in the area. Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) Northern Natural Gas Company tells FOX21 they are plugging in…
BRULE, Wis. — Even though it’s winter, Brule River Farm and the Superior School District are continuing their partnership to serve up healthy meals to students. Brule River Farm has been selling produce to the district for the past three years, ranging from onions, watermelon, potatoes and more. The farm delivers produce to the district every week throughout the school…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday, nine year old Amy Ray hosted a hot cocoa stand in support of Chum. She sold cups of cocoa for $2 at her stand at Hartley Nature Center. All proceeds will be donated directly to Chum Duluth to support its services and programs. Her fundraising goal of $100 was quickly surpassed from selling cocoa and…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — PJ’s Rescue hosted a pet adoption event at Fleet Farm in Hermantown on Saturday. Pj’s Rescue is a non-profit organization that fosters animals until they find their forever home. Event coordinator Katerina Anderson said PJs doesn’t have a sheltered building, so the best way for people to see the pets is to hold adoption events all through…
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – Crews with Northern Natural Gas Company on Monday (1/19/26) told FOX21 they are still working on the north and south ends of the pipeline segment that exploded on January 16, 2025. They did not give an estimated timeline for the repairs. Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) Northern Natural Gas is supplying compressed natural gas…
ERO El Paso Camp East Montana is inside Fort Bliss Texas EL PASO, Texas (AP) — An immigrant from Nicaragua was found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility last week, federal officials said. Victor Manuel Diaz appears to have killed himself Wednesday (January 14, 2026) at the sprawling tent complex at the U.S. Army’s Fort Bill base in El Paso, Immigration…
