Minnesota Dentists Offering Free Dental Care for over 2,000 Children
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland children in need of dental care are now able to apply for free services to be completed on February 7 & 8. The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA)…
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Community
Pattison State Park to Host Centennial Celebration with Series of Events
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - Pattison State Park becomes 100 year old on January 20th. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is kicking off the centennial year with “Winterfest” on…
Morning Update 1-20-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 20, 2020.
Less Than Week Ahead of Beargrease, Fundraiser Helps with Last Minute Expenses
DULUTH, Minn.- Excitement is building less than a week before the 40th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. A fundraiser was held at Breeze Inn on Jean Duluth Road to help raise money for…
Interfaith Service Honors Martin Luther King Jr., Continues Fight for Equality
DULUTH, Minn.- The kickoff to Duluth's events commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. was an interfaith service honoring the work of freedom fighters of the past, with performances by youth continuing the fight in…
MLK Indoor Frisbee Tournament Raises Money for UMD Team
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD's Northern Lights Ultimate Frisbee Team held their annual MLK Indoor Tournament Fundraiser at Ward Wells Fieldhouse Saturday. Teams from as far as Mankato and North Dakota came to the fieldhouse to…
International Athletes Tear Down Red Bull Ice Cross Hill
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Hundreds of athletes from around the world gathered at Mont Du Lac Ski Resort for the 6th Annual Red Bull Ice Cross World Championship. "Maybe we're a little crazy," said Alex Mercier, a…
Early Voting Begins In Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians were out early Friday morning casting their votes for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election. Voters say this is a convenience factor that should allow more people to get to the…
Area Auto Care Centers Pay It Forward, Donate Repaired Vehicle
DULUTH, Minn. - Nine auto care centers in the Northland, in association with Napa Auto Parts, have come together to fix and then donate used vehicles for people in need. It's something the organizations…
Midday Update 1-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 17, 2020.
Public Safety
Minnesota Fire Deaths on the Rise, Mostly Smoking-Related
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, 42 people died in fires statewide in 2019, a 14% increase from 2018, preliminary numbers say. The leading cause of these fires is smoking,…
Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing in Subzero Temps
DULUTH, Minn.- As temperatures are expected to drop below zero Tuesday night, pipes in your home are more likely to freeze, causing serious problems with your plumbing. Plumbers at ASP Plumbing say if you…
Ice Fishing More Like Slush Fishing Now, Hopefully Freezing Soon
DULUTH, Minn.- The weather and temperature hasn't been ideal for ice fishing in the Northland, but that is subject to change. The owner of Marine General on London Road said the ice has…
Superior Police Increases Ranks by Two: New Officers Sworn In
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Police Department increased their ranks by two, as they swore in a pair of new officers at the Government Center. Both of the officers attended both Fond Du…
Family or Bust: Northlanders Set Out on One of the Busiest Travel Days of the Year
DULUTH, Minn.- A record number of Americans are expected to head out of town this Holiday season, with Christmas Eve being one of the busiest travel days of the year. By car, by bus,…
Police: Harbor Highlands Drive Shooting Not a Random Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police believe a shooting that occurred Monday on the 100 Block of East Harbor Highlands Drive was not a random incident. Authorities say no one is at large, therefore there is no active threat to the…
Snowmobiler Rescued After Getting Stuck in Swamp
ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Rescue crews helped a stranded snowmobiler on Saturday after he became stuck in a swamp. Around noon on Saturday, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, the Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department, and the Floodwood Ambulance responded to…
State Patrol Urges Minnesotans to Stay Safe on Icy Highways
DULUTH, Minn. - A plea for safety comes from the Minnesota State Patrol after three law enforcement vehicles were hit within about fifteen minutes of each other on I-35 near Midway Road Sunday.…
Second Night of Cold, Second Night of Duluth Warming Centers
DULUTH, Minn.- It's the second night of intensely cold air across the Northland, and the second night the new warming center at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is open to give shelter. 10 people…
Gloria Dei Warming Center Activated Monday-Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn.- With dangerously cold air on the way, a new warming center will be opening tomorrow in Duluth. That center is the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on 6th Avenue East. CHUM will activate…
