Minnesota

Man Dead After ATV Crash Monday Morning

HIBBING, Minn. – A man is dead after crashing an ATV in Hibbing early Monday morning. According to the police report, around 5:30 in the morning on Monday the Hibbing Police Department responded to the 3700 block of 7th Ave. W. for the report of a 38-year-old man laying in the road with an ATV near him. Authorities say that…

71-Year-Old Barnes Man Drowns in Red Lake

WASCOTT, WI. — A 71-year-old Barnes man died after falling off a boat into Red Lake on Friday, July 12, 2024. The call for help came in around 7:22 pm. According to a press release, authorities responded to the scene at 10428E Red Lake Drive. The victim, identified as Michael Andersen of Barnes, WI, was fishing with a 92-year-old Hayward…

Two Workforce Development Nonprofits Merge Providing Career Building Opportunities

DULUTH, Minn. – True North Goodwill and SOAR Career Solutions announced their plans for a merger. The two nonprofits both focus on workforce development in our region for decades. Through recent conversations between the Executive Director of SOAR, Emily Edison, and President & CEO of True North Goodwill, Dodie Brown, they found their companies visions aligned.  “This is an opportunity…

Citizen Stops Near Drowning on Caribou Lake

CARIBOU LAKE, Minn. — According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old Esko man was rescued by a “good Samaritan” on Caribou Lake Saturday evening. While riding a jetski, the watercraft flipped and the man began to struggle to stay above water. Another jet ski rider saw him and pulled him to shore. The man then lost conciousness….

64th International Regatta Brings Together Rowing Community

DULUTH, Minn. — The 64th Annual Duluth Rowing Regatta took place on Saturday. Close to 100 Duluth Rowing Club members were joined by crews from around Minnesota, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Regatta Chairman Eric Dott says much of the event’s success relies on outside factors. “The weather will affect how far we are able to complete all of the races,”…

Rose Fest 2024 Celebrates Duluth’s Summer Blooms

Visitors enjoyed the gardens and learned more about roses from the Lake Superior Rose Society

DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday was Rose Fest at Duluth’s Rose Garden and people from all over came to celebrate. The free event featured guided tours, classes on selecting, growing, and arranging roses, and even a treasure hunt for kids. The Leif Erikson Rose Garden is maintained by the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Rose Society, a volunteer organization…

Two Harbors Celebrates First Pride Event

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Although Pride Month ended in June, that didn’t stop people in Two Harbor’s from celebrating. Organizing their first ever Pride celebration, the community decorated Thomas Owens Park to welcome everyone regardless of sexual or gender orientation. Craft vendors, artists, and a fashion show celebrated local LGBTQIA+ talent. And the community gathered for a discussion panel, discussing…

Duluth Climbers Coalition Welcome Inexperienced Climbers to ‘Flock to the Rock’

DULUTH, Minn. — While Duluth offers a wide array of hiking trails to get outside UMD students and members of the Duluth Climbers Coalition offer another way to traverse some of Duluth’s rockiest trails. On Saturday, the climbers coalition offered community members out to Ely’s Peak to scale alongside the cliffside for their annual Flock to the Rock event. The…

1st Annual Duluth Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament Rallys Community

Picklers of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds entered this weekend's tournament

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Pickleball Association Summer Slam Tournament kicked off on Friday at Wheeler Athletic Complex and will continue throughout the weekend. One hundred forty five pickleball players from around Minnesota, as well as Canada, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Florida are set to compete. Picklers from eight to eighty will compete in various events over the…

Two Harbors Heritage Days Brings Out Locals and Tourists Alike

The four day festival has plenty to explore for everyone

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Friday was the second day of Two Harbor Heritage Days, a summertime celebration for the North Shore community. Heritage Days is well underway in Two Harbors. The festival invites locals and tourists alike to enjoy an arts and crafts show, parades, entertainment, and dancing. With something for everyone, the four day celebration is a hit among…

Online Scam Regarding Fake Employment Opportunities for Essentia

DULUTH, Minn. –Essentia Health has heard from multiple people recently who were contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone impersonating Essentia. In most instances, people reported receiving a job offer via social media. They were asked to provide personal information to advance the hiring process. It’s important to note that Essentia will never ask for personal information outside of our…

Update: Bayfield County ‘Animal Neglect Investigation’ Of Horses Sent To Dist. Atty.

7/12/24 Update: Courtesy: Bella Bretting Courtesy: Bella Bretting TOWN OF BELL, Wis. –  Two days after the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said there was not enough evidence to prosecute an animal neglect case involving more than 15 horses, FOX 21 has learned the Sheriff’s Office has sent their investigation over to the District Attorney’s Office for possible charges. On Wednesday,…

Three Arrested On Drug And Weapons Charges

  DULUTH, Minn — Drugs and weapons were seized and three people arrested when members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force served a warrant in the 14 hundred block of West 91st Avenue on Thursday. At the Morgan Park home, a 35-year-old man from Duluth, A 19-year-old from Chicago, and A 37-year-old person whose address is unknown, were…

Major Affordable Housing Developments Underway in Harbor Highlands

DULUTH, Minn. – 40 new single-family detached additions of affordable housing units broke ground Thursday in the Harbor Highlands neighborhood. The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Duluth held a ceremony which kickstarts Phase VI of the development project.  This phase is focused on the construction of 10 1-bedroom, 14 2-bedrooms, 12 3-bedrooms, and 4 4-bedroom units. 7 units of housing…

Cloquet High School Hosts Active Shooter Training for Law Enforcement

Today was the first of four trainings that will take place over the next week

CLOQUET, Minn. — On Thursday, the Cloquet Police Department held Active Shooter Response Training at Cloquet High School. Over the four sessions, around 120 trainees will run through simulated active shooter scenarios. Members of the Cloquet and Fond du Lac Police Departments are going through the training. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, MN DNR, MN State Patrol, and Cloquet Fire…

Passengers Board North Shore Scenic Railroad for Barbecue and Views

The North Shore Scenic Railroad is Offering Its Barbecue Dinner Train Once Again

DULUTH, Minn. — All aboard for barbecue! The North Shore Scenic Railroad is once again offering Summer BBQ in the SkyView. The trip up the North Shore offers Famous Dave’s barbecue with a side of lakeshore views. According to the railroad’s General Manager Ken Buehler, they have been offering this experience for a few years. It’s an important part of…

Sky Harbor Airport Soars to New Heights Opening New Terminal

DULUTH, Minn. — Aviators are celebrating the opening of a small aircraft terminal at Park Point’s Sky Harbor Airport. The Duluth Airport Authority held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the roughly $2.7 million investment in northeastern Minnesota aviation. The new terminal is meant for small planes and seaplanes flown by public and professional aviators. “Through this new terminal, we hope…

Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Sale Returns

DULUTH, Minn — The summer weather on Wednesday was very appropriate for the kick-off of Downtown Duluth’s Sidewalk Days. Wednesday was the first of three days of Sidewalk Days sales taking place on Superior Street. On a day where the weather was beautiful, the crowds turned out in big numbers. They may have come for the sales, but they were…

Spirit Lake Reopens as Part of St. Louis River Site Contaminant Free

After years of restoration, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency announced another larger portion of the St. Louis River Site to be cleared around Spirit Lake from pollution where former US Steel plants once stood in West Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. — For decades now, the over 500-acre site commonly referred to as the St. Louis River Site contained pollutants from the former US Steel facilities. Today, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and members of US Steel confirmed the portion surrounding Spirit Lake is now contaminant free. Over the last three years, crews have worked on removing polycyclic aromatic…

Longtime Meteorologist Karl Spring Rejoins FOX 21 Weather Team

DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime meteorologist Karl Spring is re-joining the FOX 21’s weather team later this month. He’ll be filling in as needed for all newscasts. Karl Spring Karl is a native Minnesotan and a life-long Twins and Vikings fan. Besides his time forecasting for years in the Twin Ports, including at FOX 21 in 2008-2009, he has also worked…

Duluth Mayor Proposes ‘Public Safety Ordinances’ For Non-Violent Crimes

DULUTH Minn.– Improving public safety is one of Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s top priorities. On Monday afternoon, he and his chiefs of police and fire announced a proposal to help cut down on non-violent crimes. The plan includes 10 city ordinances that will amend sections of the city code. This includes introducing misdemeanor-level offenses for problems such as burning, graffiti,…

Hibbing Man Arrested in Connection of Trafficking Drugs in Iron Range

HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing man has been arrested in connection to trafficking drugs on the Iron Range. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) investigated Phillip Davis, 53, of Hibbing, after receiving information that he was having individuals deliver methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities found out this information through electronic monitoring. …

AMSOIL Acquires a New Grease Manufacturing Company

SUPERIOR, Minn. — AMSOIL has acquired Aerospace Lubricants, an Ohio based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized grease. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent of AMSOIL and will not be rebranded. The CEO of AMSOIL said the new acquirement will allow AMSOIL to access a new market, as Aerospace Lubricants produces grease for industrial and commercial purposes….

Road Work Ahead for Hwy 37 & County Road 5 Safety Improve

HIBBING, Minn. – Expect detours from Hwy 37, just east of Hibbing, as construction crews work on improving both intersections with County Road 5. The intersection improvement project is expected to start July 15. Between the two intersections, crews will work on pavement resurfacing as well as setting up new lighting. Hwy 37 will remain open. However, County Road 5…

Culture Summer Camp to Engage Children in Ojibwe Cultures

CLOQUET, Minn. – A summer camp in Cloquet looks to introduce and connect younger children to indigenous cultures. At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, the two-day summer camp will teach children math, science, and art – all while exposing the youth to the Ojibwe language and culture. Children there will also learn traditional Ojibwe games and songs.  “Bringing…

Coffee Conversation: Brantley Gilbert, Rafe Carlson & Elvie Shane at Bayfront Festival Park

DULUTH, Minn. — Country Artist Brantley Gilbert will perform at Bayfront Festival Park on Thursday, July 18, as part of his Off the Rails Tour. Local Musician Rafe Carlson is one of the opening acts. He joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk more about the concert and his upcoming summer performances. He also played some tunes live…

Culvert Replacement Closes Part of St. Andrews Street

DULUTH, Minn. — Construction began today on the replacement of the St. Andrews Bridge in the Hunters Park Neighborhood. Through September, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus and Harvard Avenue. Driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained. The projects will replace the current triple barrel culvert crossing with a concrete single barrel culvert. The project…

Former Minnesota State Representative Arrested With Criminal Sexual Conduct

Jason Metsa was booked into St. Louis County Jail Saturday morning

DULUTH, Minn. — Former Minnesota State Representative Jason Metsa has been arrested with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, involving force or coercion, according to the St. Louis County Jail roster. Metsa was booked in at 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 for probable cause. No bail has been set. He represented District 6B — north of Duluth —…

The DECC’s First-Ever Taco Festival Sees A Great Turnout

DULUTH, Minn. — It was a taco extravaganza on Saturday, as hundreds of people lined up for The DECC’s first-ever Duluth Taco Festival. The DECC’s kitchen crafted up 20 different varieties of tacos. From savory variation’s such as Greek and Southwest, to even breakfast and dessert tacos. The Taco Fest saw a great turnout, general admission tickets included six tacos…

Kids Experience Summer Camp at the Duluth Depot

DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesotan summer camp visited the Duluth Depot on Saturday, familiarizing kids with camp activities. Camp Esquagama is a summer camp in Gilbert, Minnesota that believes kids should have time to be kids. At “Camp E Day” at the Depot, young ones got a classic camp experience as counselors from around the world led various activities. Including…

I-35 Fencing Deter Homeless Encampments from Growing

DULUTH, Minn. — Over the past few years, homeless encampments between Railroad St. and I-35 have appeared causing numerous clean up projects in the tourists center of Duluth. Just last year MNDOT started the initiative to put up fencing along the interstate to prevent people from seeking shelter underneath.  In the past, homeless activity has caused scares for the overpass,…

A New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — A new Mexican restaurant has already seen success in the two weeks that they’ve been open.  Located in the historic Duluth Herald Building, Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant has reported busy afternoons since their opening in June. Emiliano’s got their name from the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who was known for leading an army to fight for land reform…

Cloquet Celebrates Independence Day

CLOQUET, Minn. — While Fourth of July Festivities were happening around the Northland, Cloquet had its own festivities celebrating Independence Day. The fun kicked off with a parade and races in the morning and it kept on throughout the day as a July 4th Festival was held at Veterans Park. The festival had helicopters rides, trampolines, slides and food trucks….

Fourth Fest is Popping at Bayfront Park

The 4th of July festivities continued, with local vendors and views of Lake Superior

DULUTH, Minn. — It was another day of music, food, and fun at Bayfront Festival Pak with Fourth Fest kicking off Thursday evening. Crowds gathered as soon as the gates opened, wandering around the vendors and scouting the best spots for their lawn chairs. Dozens of food trucks offered everything from corn to crepes. One of the popular items was…

It’s a Sweet 4th of July at Burlington Station

The North Shore candy store is treating the Two Harbors community to some Independence Day fun

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Up the shore in Two Harbors, you don’t have to wait for the firework show for the festivities to begin! Joining the Annual Children’s Festival and Dinghy Parade. Burlington Station was getting in on the fun for the first time. The Sweetest Store on the North Shore had a 4th of July Bonanza, with activities and…

19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Near Nashwauk

LONE PINE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A pedestrian was killed after being struck walking in the traffic lane near Nashwauk. According to the report, a 2005 GMC Yukon was heading southbound on US Hwy 169 when it struck a pedestrian walking in the traffic lane. The incident happen right after 11 p.m., Wednesday night. The 19-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead on…

Federal Help For Flooded Counties and Cities

DULUTH, Minn — Minnesota’s recent destructive flash flooding had Senator Amy Klobuchar touring hard-hit Cook and Biwabik.on Wednesday. But before that, Klobuchar made a stop in Duluth with Mayor Roger Reinert. They chose the press event to be held at the Lake Superior Zoo. You may remember how in 2012, flood waters tore through the Zoo’s grounds during the historic…

Duluth Amazon Warehouse Planned to Open by 2025

DULUTH, Minn. — The site that was once home to Duluth’s largest employer has been gearing up for new developments as online retail giant Amazon has been preparing for their step into the Northland. The site was once home to U.S. Steel until the end of the 70s. Since then, the City of Duluth has been undergoing major redevelopment for…