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UMD Police Urge Drivers to Use Caution, Watch for Pedestrians

DULUTH, Minn. - Three weeks into the new year, and already three drivers have been given citations for failing to yield to pedestrians on the campus of UMD. Just last year, 24…

Morning Update 1-23-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Midday Update 1-22-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Looking to Stress Less? Follow These Tips!

DULUTH, Minn. - Are you looking to get healthy and feel better about yourself? Maybe lose weight, get organized, or reduce stress? Thankfully, local health and wellness speaker, Berta Lippert, is here to help…

Blind Sled Dog to Race in Beargrease 120

HOVLAND, Minn. - Frank Moe has 43 dogs on his property. 28 of them are in training and none of them are quite like the seven-year-old Alaskan husky named Indy. "We were really grateful…

Morning Update 1-22-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Midday Update 1-21-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Renegade Theater Kicks Off 2020 Season with Production of "Bright Star"

DULUTH, Minn. - Renegade Theater Company is proud to present the first production of their 2020 season, "Bright Star." Performers Christina Stroup Manchester and Blake Reistad stopped by FOX 21 Local News from…

Morning Update 1-21-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

St. Louis County Public Works Employees Vote to Ratify New Contract with County

EVELETH, Minn.- In an unprecedented unanimous vote, the Teamsters Local 320 Union representing St. Louis County Public Works employees voted to ratify a contract agreement with the County, ending their strike which began last…

Public Safety

Roads Closed in Sawyer County After Severe Storms

5SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Due to severe storms on Sunday, June 11, the following highways and roads are closed in Sawyer County, according to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office. Ashegon Fire Lane in the Town of Radisson Larsen Road between…

MnDOT to Post Human Trafficking Messages at Rest Areas

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced it will be installing posters at 41 rest areas across the state to educate the public about human trafficking. The posters include guidelines on how to recognize signs…

Grandma's Marathon Weekend Traffic Advisory

DULUTH, Minn. - Events for the 41st annual Grandma's Marathon weekend begin Friday evening and run through Saturday evening. The following advisories have been issued by the Duluth Police Department: Friday, June 16 - William A Irvin 5K: Race begins…

Group Unveils $1M Plan to Address Super Bowl Sex Trafficking

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Community leaders have come up with a plan to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The Star Tribune reports the 40-member group unveiled a plan Tuesday that includes billboard campaigns and statewide law enforcement…