Minnesota’s E-bike rebate program opens for applications soon. Residents under a certain income level or have a disability are eligible to apply. The rebate is worth 75%, or up to $750, off of the cost of a new e-bike. Approved accessories such as helmets, luggage racks, and reflective clothing can be included in the rebate. The online application opens July…
DULUTH, Minn. — FinnFest is making a much-anticipated return to Duluth from July 31 to August 3, bringing with it a vibrant celebration of Finnish culture, traditions, and innovation. Executive Director Ira “Mimmu” Salmela joined Fox 21 live Thursday morning to share the excitement. Held at the DECC, the four-day event will feature traditional and contemporary Finnish music, authentic cuisine,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The owner of Duluth’s Best Bread expressed disappointment after hearing a business fallout involving the proposed Incline Village Development in Duluth. The popular bakery planned to be the first retail tenant for the development on the old Central High School property off of central entrance. But just this week, the project’s construction development company, ICS, terminated its contract…
ST. PAUL, Min. – Governor Tim Walz is asking Canadians to visit Minnesota. In a news release he said, “We value that connection and the many ways our cultures overlap — from hockey to fishing, and from buffalo plaid to a bold winter spirit. We want our Canadian neighbors know they’re not just welcome here — they’re encouraged to visit…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– Today during a press conference, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new tip program. This was established to bring closure and justice for families impacted by Missing Murdered Indigenous Relatives. State officials, as well as law enforcement joined together to launch this powerful tool. A reward fund is being opened on the behalf of…
DULUTH, Minn.– a Duluth east freshman is gearing up to compete in a national level competition for a figure skating showcase. Since age 7, Brynn Sterling of Duluth has been learning and growing with this sport. And next week, she will represent Duluth for the U.S. Figure skating National Showcase. When it comes to figure skating, there’s a lot of…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – A man is accused of raping a juvenile girl then giving her the Plan B birth control “Morning After Pill” following the rape. Eric Kye Gatewood, 22, Virginia is charged with one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree. Police documents say Gatewood took a juvenile victim to run an errand. The victim then…
HIBBING, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has worked to remove George and Georgia Andria from the Borealis Art Guild’s board and bank accounts. The Attorney General’s Office announced July 23, 2025 they reached separate settlements with both the Borealis Art Guild, and its founders, George and Georgia Andria. There have been allegations that the nonprofit’s…
UPDATE: The Sheriff’s Office has made contact with next of Kin for Susan Hein. They also have updated her age to be 67. — DULUTH, Minn. – Two people were found dead in Beatty Township the evening of July 17, 2025. Nearly a week later, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in positively identifying one person…
Itasca County EAB Emergency Quarantine 07/23/2025 ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Itasca County for the first time. A suspected EAB infestation was reported by a homeowner on Pokegama Lake, south of Grand Rapids. Because this is the first time EAB has been identified in Itasca County, the Minnesota Department of…
Air Quality Alert 07/23/2025 DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has expanded the current air quality alert. Nearly all of Minnesota north of St. Cloud is now in the new Red or “Unhealthy” Air Alert. The affected area includes the International Falls, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Ely and Duluth. It is in effect until Friday July 25, 2025 at 11…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starbase Minnesota is a very popular STEM learning program that lets kids learn through play, and now they are letting adults in on the action. Tuesday, August 19th, they’ll be holding STEM on Tap, an adult focused session of the program at Clyde Iron Works. Adults will do the same activities that 5th graders typically get to…
Minn. — Time is running out to nominate products for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’ Contest. The nomination window closes August 15th. The first bracket will be announced September 2nd. Products will be voted on in head-to-head matchups until October 5th, and the winner announced October 7th. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce holds this contest to highlight the creativity…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2025 Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is set to make a splash from July 24th to 27th, bringing four days of fun, family-friendly entertainment to the community. Joining the morning show live Wednesday morning to preview the event were committee members Nikki Swanson and Cherie Grams, along with reigning Queen Ashley Fossell. Highlights of the carnival include…
MINNESOTA — Jess DeWindt is turning her love for the outdoors into a children’s book series, Outdoor Kids, while also sharing her personal journey with infertility. The six-book collection encourages families to unplug and explore nature, inspired by Jess and her husband Kirk’s dreams of one day adventuring with children of their own. “We’ve struggled with infertility for a few…
DULUTH, Minn. – Seven swimmers from the Superior YMCA Whalers Swim Team are taking on the AAU Junior Olympic National Games. The six-day competition began today in Houston, Texas, bringing together top youth swimmers from across the country and several other nations. The Whalers qualified after strong performances throughout the season and are representing Superior, Hermantown, and Esko at this…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools on Tuesday said its assistant superintendent, Anthony Bonds, was arrested overnight for drunken driving. In a statement, a district spokesperson said this is a first-time DWI offense for Bonds. Bonds started with ISD-709 in 2020. The district said it is “committed to transparency that is consistent with the law to ensure the community is…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council decided to table the ordinance regarding daycare facilities. The Duluth City Council tabled a proposed zoning change that would make it easier to open daycare centers in residential areas without a special use permit. Councilors stated that they require additional time to ensure everything is finalized and ready before proceeding. “What we’re really…
DUUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council voted to extend the seasonal closure of Skyline Parkway. The sections of Skyline Parkway that normally close from December 1 to April 15 will now extend to May 15. Frequent weather-related delays, which have occurred in four out of the past five years, have added pressure to the Street Maintenance and Communications departments,…
MINNESOTA — The Office of Cannabis Management held a license lottery July 22. 75 candidates were selected from the pool of over 550 retail license applicants. The OCM livestreamed the lottery, and will post the selected application numbers online, and communicate directly with the businesses about their selection. Chosen businesses aren’t automatically granted the license. They will still need to…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Great Lakes Aquarium is making history today, as well as reflecting on it, by opening their time capsule from 25 years ago. The aquarium wasted no time diving into history to reminisce on the time they first opened. Inside the capsule, guests got to check out the unveiling of numerous news clippings and magazines highlighting the beginning….
DULUTH, Minn. – Darrius Lamar Plummer, 35, was sentenced to nearly 19-years in prison for the death of Chantel Moose. He fatally stabbed Chantel Moose in the neck while she stood outside a bar located at 109 West First Street, in Duluth. On May 20, 2025, a jury found Plummer guilty. Chantel Moose On July 22, 2025 Louis County District…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was taken into custody on Sunday after a police pursuit ended in Eveleth. At about 11:30 am Sunday July 20, 2025, Saint Louis County Deputies received an alert of a suspect in connection to Domestic assault, no contact order violation, weapons possession, and threats to law enforcement and the general public. The incident originated…
Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office will announce the official opening of the state’s Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund Tip Program. Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office logo Lawmakers established the state’s Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund Account during the 22-23 legislative session. The purpose of the fund’s tip program is to bring…
DULUTH, Minn. — Visitors can listen to the new “visual sound bath” at the Duluth International Airport. It’s a new art display by multi-media visual artist Leonarda Boughton. Boughton, a frequent traveler through the city of Duluth, designed the “Visual Sound Bath” in the walkway between the parking garage and the airport terminal. The installation changes with the movement…
ISABELLA, Minn. — The Isabella Section House Reimagined project is seeking public feedback on what the future of the historic building should be. Isabella Section House, Image courtesy of the United States Forest Service The project has people take a virtual tour and give their thoughts on what the building should be used for. Project leaders are looking for a…
DULUTH, Min – A flat tire on the way to Minneapolis might not lead to an arrest for every driver. But if you are hiding something in your backseat, it will. On July 10th, 2025, 25-year-old Joshua Patrick Baxter was arrested on one count of criminal sexual conduct in the first and second degree both involving a 13-year-old girl. Earlier…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Nurses Association sent out a news release late Monday that said the remaining striking nurses at Essentia Health in the Twin Ports will end the strike. News Release: July 21, 2025 – Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22 at 10:00 AM, striking members of the Minnesota Nurses Association at Essentia’s clinics, surgery center, hospice house and East…
DULUTH, Minn. – ICS, a construction and development company, has terminated its contract with Incline Plaza Development. That’s according to an e-mail they sent to the City of Duluth on July 3, 2025. Incline Plaza Development is the lead to develop a property called “Incline Village,” which would be on the site of the old Central High School. Renderings of…
Law enforcement scene in Normanna near McQuade Road and E Pioneer Road ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released more information on the deadly incident in Normanna Township on July 15, 2025. BCA says the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office identified Adam Clinton Wolf, 57, of Normanna Township as the man who…
DULUTH, Minn.– Starting July 28th, bridge repair will begin on 40th Avenue West out in Duluth. The work will begin by constructing crossovers for the bridge. This will eventually prepare for a bridge repair above the freeway. Once the crossovers are complete, traffic will remain head-to-head through mid-August. This will be one of the last pieces before the I-35…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house plans to resign by early August, her lawyer said Monday. Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has faced calls from fellow Minnesota lawmakers for her immediate resignation since her conviction on Friday. The jury deliberated for three hours before finding her guilty…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s never too early to start thinking of the holidays. Because today, the DECC announced the return of one of its special Christmas shows. ‘Mannheim Steamroller’ by Chip Davis will be rolling its way back to the DECC on December 17th. It will take place at 7 PM in the Symphony Hall. The group is known for…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth City council is voting to amend the seasonal closures of Skyline Parkway. The vote is slated for July 21, 2025. Currently, portions of Skyline are closed from December 1st to April 15th. Skyline Closure The proposal being voted on would extend the closure until May 15th. Bad weather delayed the opening for 4 out of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa was appointed to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The board is responsible for licensing peace officers and part-time peace officers, establishes qualifications and standards of conduct, and regulates professional education and continuing education for peace officers. Chief Mike Ceynowa Chief Ceynowa’s term begins July 23rd and ends January 5th,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A portion of Stebner Road is temporarily closed for a utility installation project. The closure is between Maple Grove Road and Hermantown Road. Stebner is fully closed near the intersection of Stebner Road and Radar Road. Stebner Closure: Yellow – Detour; Orange – Closed to Through Traffic; Red – Full Closure Through traffic is detoured to Lavaque…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Day brought the community together for a day of fun, learning, and appreciation of the world’s largest freshwater lake. People gathered at Barkers Island to celebrate Lake Superior through free Interactive learning activities, games, prizes, and paddle boarding. It was organized ‘Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve’ with support from other organizations like Friends of…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister — a nurse in Mexico — for advice on how to manage her asthma and control her husband’s diabetes instead of going to the doctor in California. She didn’t have legal status, so she couldn’t get health insurance and skipped routine exams, relying instead on home remedies…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Back in 2023, a state law was passed that banned high schools from using american indian mascots. That put schools such as Grand Rapids and Deer River in limbo for a possible mascot name and logo change. Two years later and the schools finally have an answer. In a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council on…
DULUTH, Minn.– The beloved red panda ‘Zoozee’ at the Lake Superior Zoo, just got a new roommate. ‘Wiley’ a male red panda was born on June 19th, 2024, at the Potter Park Zoo, in Michigan. He arrived in Duluth on July 2nd. The zoo waited a little while to announce his arrival to make sure he was comfortable and settled….
DULUTH, Minn.– Gears are turning at spirit mountain, because the 11th annual Bike Duluth Festival is about to take off. The festival itself draws in cyclists of all skill levels. Throughout the weekend, 9 different courses will take place, downhill, cross country, and chainless downhill just to name a few. In addition, a handful of vendors will be available to…
Nicole Mitchell BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota state senator has been convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home. The jury on Friday found Nicole Mitchell guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. Bodycam video shows the 51-year-old Democrat telling police when they arrested her in April 2024, “Clearly, I’m not good at this.”…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued varied air quality alerts across Northern Minnesota for the upcoming weekend. The alerts range from Very Unhealthy to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The alerts takes effect 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 and run until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025. Heavy surface smoke from Canadian wildfires will…
DULUTH, Minn. – President Donald Trump on July 17, 2025 nominated two people to join the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Essentia has been saying their discussions with the Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) are stalled due to an appeal to the NLRB. Essentia says they are concerned about the size and reach of the proposed bargaining unit. Essentia has asked…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is welcoming Wiley, a male red panda. He was born on June 19, 2024, at Michigan’s Potter Park Zoo. Wiley arrived in Duluth at the end of May and made his public debut on July 2 after a brief quarantine period and time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Wiley, Male Red Panda The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft has a new production – but not an airplane. They’re launching a collection of handcrafted, aviation-inspired travel bags. Cirrus is utilizing upcycled parachute material repurposed from the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®). Each item is hand-built in Duluth by Duluth Pack. Cirrus Caps Backpack by Duluth Pack The inner lining is cut individually by hand from…
BEATTY, Minn.– At approximately 9:20 on Thursday night, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office alongside fire personnel from Cook, Ore, Kinney-Great Scott, and Greenwood responded to a residential house fire in Beatty Township. Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed in flames. During investigation, two parties were located in the residence deceased. At this time, the incident is still under investigation,…
DULUTH, Minn. — On Saturday, July 19, “Don’t Sweat It”, a hygiene product drive supporting Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center, will be held at 190 Coffee & Tea from 9 a.m. to noon. Safe Haven Community Engagement Coordinator Brittany Lind Libby joined Fox 21 on the morning Newscast Friday to talk more about the drive and its purpose. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians joined cities nationwide for the “Good Trouble” peaceful protest defending civil rights and honoring the late John Lewis, a former congressman and civil rights icon. The protest was centered around Lake Avenue and Superior Street, with 50 states and 50 cities participating in one mission. They held rallies, marches, teach-ins, and vigils, demanding voter protections, protesting…
DULUTH, Minn. – 650 participants took on the Park Point 5-mile run and 2-mile walk to help support the Young Athletes Foundation. Grandma’s Marathon held both of these races to raise money for the Young Athletes Foundation. This foundation offers the youth grants, scholarships, and free kids’ programming. “For me, personally, I have three kids myself that have benefited from…
