DULUTH, Min. –Dr. Scott Beeman, a veterinarian at Duluth Veterinary Hospital, has devoted his life to working with animals. He says it is important to remember that during this time of year any respiratory illness is common. However, he noted there is an increase in cases, along with some that are significantly more severe and long lasting. “This has been…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia healthcare workers have announced their filing to join the Minnesota Nurses Association. The healthcare workers wanting to unionize include nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists. They’re part of what’s called the Essentia East Market, which extends from Brainerd north to International Falls and Duluth, and east to Ashland and Hayworth, Wisconsin. The…
PROCTOR, Minn. — A chlorine gas issue forced an evacuation of a hotel in Proctor Wednesday. The incident happened around 11 a.m. at the AmericInn at 185 Highway 2. The Proctor and Duluth fire departments responded. Officials said the gas was caused by an apparent mixing of cleaning chemicals in a drain, which created a chlorine gas. Pressure fans were…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — The Hermantown Fire Department is expanding its efforts to better serve the community. Over the past year, the City has been making changes to the volunteer firefighting model. That system has been in place for more than 70 years. But as Hermantown grows, the Fire Department is looking to not only increase efficiency, but support their firefighters….
DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Essentia Health in Duluth at the age of 22. Ryan collapsed in the team’s weight room back on November 21st. He would fight for his life for a week before passing just short of midnight on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: University…
TWIN PORTS — Beginning on December 1, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will have $800,000 available for scholarships across the Northland. Community Impact Specialist Amber Burns joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about scholarship opportunities and the application process. Scholarships support students and job seekers who are pursuing post-secondary education throughout the region. High school seniors…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 learned Tuesday that construction crews are back on site of a delayed housing development (Urbane 218) in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. But the final piece of funding from LISC, which halted the project in August, is still not in the developer’s hands. Merge Urban Development told FOX 21 Tuesday the company is “currently paying for…
DULUTH, Minn. –The nationwide Giving Tuesday event took place on Tuesday, one week after the Minnesota version, Give to the Max, fundraiser took place. Shaye Moris, the Executive Director of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, says the Give to the Max fundraiser went well. “Give to the Max Day was really successful. We had a five percent increase over…
CLOQUET, Minn. –The days are numbered for the current Minnesota state flag that’s been in place since 1957. The State Emblems Redesign Commission has narrowed the choice for a new state flag to six designs from the more than 2,600 hundred designs submitted. One of the final designs is by a Native American woman in Cloquet. “The absolute most important…
DULUTH, Minn. — Apricot Lane Boutique is a franchise with dozens of stores around the country, but Duluth’s own Apricot Lane is one of a kind. “I hand pick, along with our team all of the merchandise that comes into our store. So, we’re able to change things up really fast, if something doesn’t work for us, we can try…
Rising global tension has put a spotlight on armed forces around the world. Some of those currently training to serve were among college students who were home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Kai Braaten grew up in the Twin Ports and is now a Midshipman Third Class at the United States Naval Academy. He said a primary goal for him was…
TWIN PORTS– “The fact that we’re open today is exciting and we’re looking forward to the winter,” said Director of Resort Services at Spirit Mountain, Jon Regenold. “Opening’s been great. We got a lot of people out here yesterday. We started off with the kids hill,” said Hills Manager at Mount du Lac Resort, Mike Ohara. The recent cold blast…
DULUTH, Minn.–Are you on the naughty or nice list? Wherever you lie, you might have the chance to patch things up at Fitgers. That’s because Santa is stationed on the first floor of the shopping center, next to the Boat Club. Santa will be in town every Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m., to…
DULUTH, Minn. — An old-fashioned, steam-powered Christmas Tree Train departed the Duluth Depot for Knife River over the weekend. When the locomotive arrived to its destination at the train station in Knife River, riders could pick out a tree, wreaths and garland, which was hauled back to the Depot by train car. The unique ride is made possible because the…
BRITT, Minn. — A candle in a bedroom may have started a fire of a multi-family home over the weekend in Britt, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 8400 block of Nelson Road. When authorities arrived on scene, the building was fully engulfed in flames. One person was…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin’s family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison. The lawyer, Gregory M. Erickson, slammed the lack of transparency by the Federal Bureau of Prisons a day after his client…
DULUTH, Minn. –Chat/GPT and AI are some things we are hearing more about every day, but what is it in a nutshell? To get a better understanding, earlier this week FOX 21 talked with Thomas Fellows, an expert in the field. Here’s what he had to say about Chat/GPT and AI. Categories: Business, Minnesota, News, News – Latest…
DULUTH, Minn. (Thursday) — The Minnesota State Patrol told FOX 21 on Thursday that the driver who rolled his vehicle on I-35 in downtown Duluth last week was arrested for DWI. Video from a MnDOT camera on Southbound I-35 near the Lake Avenue exit shows a 2022 Dodge Charger rolling multiple times. A public information officer for the Minnesota State…
Courtesy: Northland FireWire VIRGINIA, Minn. — A man was killed and a Virginia police officer was being treated for severe burns Thanksgiving day after a mental health call turned into a fire. The call came in just before 5 a.m. Thursday at an apartment building on the 100 block of 2nd Street North. Police said the man was threatening to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth firefighters and police officers got a visit this Thanksgiving from Duluth Mayor-elect Roger Reinert. The Duluth Fire Union and the Duluth Police Department posted pictures on social media Thursday of Reinert’s visits. Both agencies thanked Reinert visiting them on Thanksgiving. The fire and police unions endorsed Reinert for mayor this past election. Categories: Minnesota, News, Political,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The College of Saint Scholastica has been hosting Thanksgiving Day Buffet for 34 years. Every year thousands are provided with a free traditional Thanksgiving meal. “It’s been a great day, a lot of people we see year after year are here, some of the kids that we watched kind of grow up are now volunteering. So it’s…
HIBBING, Minn. — Carol Lee, had been to her doctor’s office many times for the difficulty she was having with her breathing. X-rays of her lungs had not detected anything troubling. That led to her having a CT scan. The scan showed there was a small nodule on the lung. That led to Dr. Swanson telling Carol to come in…
BREVATOR TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A structure fire in Brevator Township seriously injured a man. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 3500 block of Nelson Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the 64-year-old man was injured while trying to save items in a burning garage. The man was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in serious…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion. In Canada, the wild pigs roaming Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba pose a new threat. They are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s the holiday gift-buying season, and one gift that stands above the rest is a gift card. They have become one of the most popular gifts. But you may not realize that gift cards can be vulnerable to scammers. The National Retail Federation says gift cards are among the most requested gifts. Like most people, I appreciate…
DULUTH, Minn. — AICHO’s Biboon Bimaadizimin (Winter Good Life) Market will return on Saturday, November 25 (10 am – 2 pm) at 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth. Indigenous First Coordinator Khayman Goodsky joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about the event. The event feature over 30 vendors (artists, authors, entrepreneurs) – most come from Indigenous, BIPOC backgrounds…
DULUTH, Minn. — A three-vehicle accident took place on the corner of 21st Ave. E and London Rd in the early morning hours Wednesday, November 22. No injuries reported. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded at approximately 5:20 am to the report of a three-vehicle pileup crash. Initial investigation showed an individual failed to stop at a traffic…
MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Three dogs died in a house fire in rural Morcom Township Tuesday evening. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the fire was reported around 7 p.m. at a trailer house on the 9200 block of Range Line Road. When firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed. The owner, who was not at home at the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Proctor High School Band cleared the air with Christmas music Tuesday night at Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Click the video to hear the students’ version of “Jingle Bells.” Categories: Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Christmas has arrived at the historic Glensheen Mansion with candlelight tours! Marketing Manager Mike Mayou said visitors will experience the magic of Christmas and be taken back to the early 1900s when Glensheen was built. The rooms and hallways are full of Christmas lights, 27 trees and hundreds of feet of garland. There are even 25 elves…
DULUTH, Minn. — Thanksgiving may be two days away, but a massive cooking operation is well underway at the DECC for the annual St. Scholastica free Thanksgiving Buffet. Volunteers from Minnesota Power took over the DECC’s big kitchen Tuesday to help prepare more than 6,000 cups of cranberry and help peel 1,800 pounds of potatoes. The turkeys weight in at…
DULUTH, Minn. — Snowmaking season began at Spirit Mountain Tuesday evening. This comes after frustrations from staff because of the unseasonably warm weather for much of November. Usually the ski hill opens on Black Friday, but that won’t be happening this season. None the less, opening day will arrive soon, as temperatures are forecast to continue to be well below…
Duluth’s Vineyard Church says it fully accepts the findings of an investigation done by an outside organization, after sexual abuse allegations emerged at the church. The church says it vows to heal wounds, regain trust and make changes. Former youth leader, 35-year-old Jackson Gatlin, has been charged with ten criminal counts involving five females at the church. For its own…
MINNESOTA — A new campaign means more DWI patrols will be out on the road this holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is protecting people from impaired drivers through the What’s My Why social media campaign. During the campaign law enforcement will be sharing their personal stories of what motivates them to prevent impaired driving tragedies. DPS says…
DULUTH, Minn. – A structure fire in Duluth’s Lakeside/Lester Park neighborhood has turned into another plea from firefighters to residents, after vehicles once again got in the way of fighting a fire. The department said five vehicles drove over one of the hydrant lines being used to fight the fire Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Edwards told FOX 21,…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Every day after school the Proctor High School Drama Club meets to practice their skills and rehearse their upcoming production. With a group of young students, the Drama Club have created their own family. “It is a family, it’s nice to come here and just relax and to have fun and just kind of forget about all…
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department & EMS received thousands of cans of drinking water from Anheuser-Busch. Fire Capt. Eric Monson said the 2,352 canned waters will help first responders stay hydrated when they battle wildfires and other disasters. “This generous donation will significantly enhance our emergency response capabilities and ensure that we can better serve and…
DULUTH, Minn. — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. More than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, which is nearly 1 in 4 adults. One of the conditions that can occur because of diabetes is foot ulcers. That’s where St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth comes into play. St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center can help with the wound-healing…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the holidays closely approaching, homemade goods quickly start to fly off vendors tables. This is the third year that Glitterati hosted a Christmas craft and vendor show. More than 55 vendors filled the two floors at Clyde’s Malting Building. Soaps, sauces, hats, woodworking, and candles were few of the items for sale by local vendors. Something…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Community members from varying backgrounds placed rocks down in mourning at representatives Pete Stauber’s office door, calling for an end to violence in Israel. As the conflict in Israel only divides Muslims and Jewish communities further in the Middle East, a much different story is being told here in the Northland. Sunday afternoon, a local group of Jewish…
RED WING, Minn. — The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brad Nagel. Nagel, age 57, was last heard from on Nov. 15 around 11:45 p.m. Nagel drives a 2005 Black Chevy Colorado with Minnesota license plate DLB-549. Nagel is an avid outdoorsman and investigators believe that he could have traveled anywhere in Minnesota…
FRIDLEY, Minn. — According to authorities, the search for a missing Fridley 12-year-old is now over. On Saturday, the Fridley Police Department requested public assistance in locating 12-year-old Corwin Panasuk. Panasuk left his home in Fridley around 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 and did not return. He was last spotted in the Blaine and Spring Lake Park area. Authorities canceled…
DULUTH, Minn. — Santa landed at Bentleyille Saturday night in a helicopter. Then it was time to turn on the lights, all 5 million of them. Thousands of people young and old were waiting to get into this holiday tradition to enjoy the wonder that is the 20th Anniversary of Bentleyville. Bentleyville is open each night from 5 pm to…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis County Historical Society hosted a Native American Heritage Day Event to celebrate native authors. November is Native American Heritage Month, and the St. Louis Historical Society partnered with other groups to celebrate the month. One of those groups was the 1854 Treaty Authority, an organization that protects off-reservation hunting and fishing. Native American authors…
DULUTH, Minn. — At the Duluth Farmers Market the Holiday Spirit is in full swing, as the Hoffbauer Tree Farm is selling Christmas trees. Hoffbauer Farm has been selling trees at the Farmers Market for close to 20 years every holiday season. Trees aren’t the only Christmas greenery available, there is also wreaths and spruce pots. This year is also…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Depot is reminiscing on the history of Bentleyville as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. For the first time, the Depot will be displaying an exhibit dedicated to the history of Bentleyville. Old lights and artifacts are on display, including Santa’s original sleigh. The exhibit is free and will be open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M….
DULUTH, Minn. — The holiday spirt was in the air Friday night as people watched and took part in the 65th annual Christmas City of the North Parade. The parade had floats, candy and plenty of holiday cheer. Watch and take a listen to the sights and sounds from this years festive parade. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. — Local shops in the northland took part in Pink Friday on November 17, a spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to shop small this holiday season. Liila Boutique, a women’s clothing and gift store located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, was one of the shops apart of the national trend. Each year,…
HIBBING, Minn. — One person is dead after a fatal car accident Thursday night on Highway 169 in Hibbing. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 International Straight Truck was traveling East on Grace Road across the Southbound lanes of Highway 169. A 2007 Toyota Prius was traveling South on Highway 169 when it came into contact with the straight…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — A single vehicle accident has left one teen dead and another in critical condition. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. responders and law enforcement reported to a crash near Orr. Authorities say the vehicle was traveling westbound on Nett Lake Road and had gone off the road, flipped, and…
