Indigenous winter market kicks off holiday shopping season
CLOQUET, Minn. -- An indigenous winter craft market at the Cloquet Community Center helped kick off the local holiday shopping season. The market showcased pieces from a number…
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Grand View Golf Course reopens for final weekend of season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Northland golfers are sneaking in one last round at Grand View Golf Course before colder weather strikes. The course, which had previously closed…
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices…
Caregiver accused of stealing $10,000+ from vulnerable adult they were caring for
DULUTH, Min. - A Minnesota Department of Health report say a caregiver with a Duluth comprehensive home care agency stole money from one of their clients. The report say the, "The [employee] stole the client’s bank card the first day…
The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrates 40th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrated its 40th anniversary at Zeitgeist. The private non-profit supports entrepreneurs and business owners by providing mentorships and loans with a mission to grow the…
MN Craft Brewer's Guild responds to federal hemp-derived THC ban
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild released a statement to FOX 21 Wednesday night about the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that was passed Wednesday when congress voted to approve the federal spending bill to open the…
Pastor tasked with leading Duluth Vineyard following sex scandal leaves church; Church apologizes to pastor
DULUTH, Minn. - Pastor John Kliewer was tasked by the Duluth Vineyard's congregation to lead their flock following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. Kliewer has now left the Duluth Vineyard.…
Ore trade down for Lake Superior ports in 2025 so far
DULUTH, Min & CLEVELAND - The Lake Carriers’ Association is releasing their October shipping numbers for iron ore. They say, "Year-to-date, the iron ore trade stands at 35.8 million tons, a decrease of…
Senate reaches deal to open U.S. Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Leader John Thune said a bi-partisan agreement was reached Sunday evening to reopen the federal government after 40 days closed. The agreement would fund the government until the…
Trump Administration Demands States 'Undo' Full SNAP Payouts as States Warn of 'Catastrophic Impact'
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger…
13th Annual Junk Hunt Hits the DECC!
DULUTH, Minn. -- This semi-annual tradition Duluth Tradition has all the fun unique finds. Over 170 booths are set up with treasures ranging from furniture and home decor to clothing and jewelry to treats, antiques, and handmade items! The "Junk…
Duluth Stakeholders gather to address Capitol Days agenda
DULUTH, Minn.-- Preparations are underway for the annual "Duluth and St. Louis County days at the Capitol" City of Duluth, County Commissioners and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce got together this morning to…
Halvor Lines breaks ground on new headquarters
DULUTH, Minn.-- Halvor Lines, a trucking company employing nearly 500 drivers in Superior announced a game changing expansion. The company has purchased new property still in superior because of the conflicting Blatnik Bridge…
Superior Mayor bans NDAs for public officials
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Mayor Jim Payne has put a ban in place that will stop city officials in Superior from signing non-disclosure agreements. The mayor said that NDAs…
Upper Lakes Foods Show serving up hungry customers and guests
DULUTH, Minn.-- The DECC in Duluth was packed with 60 Upper Lakes Foods vendors, showcasing a delicious sneak peek of what they're offering. The bi-annual event was prepared to serve thousands…
Studio Apartments Coming to Downtown Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- New studio apartments are being built in the heart of downtown Superior. The project is located at the corner of Hammond Avenue and Belknap Street,…
ABRA Auto Body begins annual winter clothing drive
DULUTH, Minn.-- After a trend of successful winter clothing drives, ABRA Auto Body in Scanlon is proud to bring it back. Starting November 3rd, ARBA Auto Body will be accepting winter clothing…
Gone! Minnesota Millionaire Raffle sells out in record time
ROSEVILLE, Min & DULUTH, Min. - Minnesota Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle Sells Out in Record 14 Days — Fastest in Game’s History. Last year’s raffle sold out in 15 days. Each $10 ticket offers a chance at two $1 million prizes…
George Thorogood & The Destroyers coming to Duluth; The Robert Cray Band as special guest
DULUTH, Min. - George Thorogood & The Destroyers have been “The All-American rock & roll party band” (Goldmine Magazine)…
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings required food aid program to continue
PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration…
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Celebration And Dinner
DULUTH, MINN- The Duluth area chamber of commerce hosted their 155th annual Forging The Future event at the DECC tonight. Every year thirteen hundred leaders from the community come together to celebrate achievements and challenges…
Superior Mayor Proposes Emergency Fund Plan During SNAP Pause
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The loss of SNAP funding because of the federal government shutdown has Superior Mayor Jim Paine proposing a plan to help residents who rely on the food-assistance program. With the…
Voyageur Donuts Opens in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new donut shop is opening Friday in Duluth's Canal Park. Voyageur Donuts is located in the DeWitt-Seitz building. The savory business focuses on unique and local flavors, like a 'Superior'…
SNAP Text scams showing up in Minnesota
COOK COUNTY, Min. - The Cook County Public Health department says there are SNAP text message scams going around. They say the Minnesota Department of Children Youth and Families has been alerted of the scam. This scam claims that all…
AT&T wireless internet outages in Duluth-area
UPDATE: An AT&T Spokesperson tells FOX21, "We’re currently performing scheduled maintenance in the Duluth area. During this time, our customers may experience temporary service disruptions. Our technicians are working diligently, and we expect service…
Duluth's Best Bread distributing free pastries for children during SNAP pause
DULUTH, Minn.-- With SNAP benefits on pause, Duluth's Best Bread has quickly stepped up to the plate. Starting on Tuesday November 4th, the bakery will be distributing free pastries and day-old bread to support children in need. No IDs are…
Target reporting hundreds layoffs to State of Minnesota
DULUTH, Min. & ST. PAUL, Min - Last week Target…
Minnesota cigarette sales tax to jump more than 6%
DULUTH, Min. & ST. PAUL, Min. - Starting in 2026 the sales tax on a 20-pack of cigarettes will go up more than 6%. In 2025 the tax on a 20-pack of cigarettes is 78.6…
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
(AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown…
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
(AP) - Target said Thursday, October 23, 2025 that it…
Taste of Hermantown Serves up Support for Students and Businesses
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Community spirit and local eats were on full display at this year's Taste of Hermantown. Oct. 23 marked the 18th annual Taste of Hermantown at AAD Shriners. The event featured…
Fond du Lac Band signs Cannabis Compact with State of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Min. - The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a Tribal-State Cannabis Compact with the State of Minnesota. The deal was…
UW-Superior and Universities of Wisconsin system enrollment up
SUPERIROR, Wis. - The Universities of Wisconsin overall enrollment increased for the third straight year. It was led by a record increase of Wisconsin-resident new freshmen, according to official fall 2025 enrollment figures.…
Minnesota Monsters announce new head coach
DULUTH, Min. - The Minnesota Monsters have announced new Head Coach. Daron Clark will be Head Coach for the first season of the team in the AF1. Clark has been…
Data Center Debate: Hermantown's Comm. Dir. Talks Public Process
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The city of Hermantown's communications director, Joe Wicklund, talked to FOX 21 Wednesday about concerns surrounding a proposed data center and the way the city is or is not including the…
Fairlawn Mansion Celebrates Halloween In Superior
SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN- Fairlawn Mansion is celebrating Halloween early with their flashlight tours. Folks gets to come to the mansion after dark for a 30minute tour. During the tour you learn about superstations from the Victorian…
Business Leader Summit Held to Inform and Update
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local Businesses gathered to attend a Business Leader Summit at Kitchi Gammi Club on Wednesday, October, 22. The summit focused on updating employers after the changes to Minnesota and Federal…
Global Rising Coffee Prices Being Felt Locally Amid Tariffs
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tariffs and global issues are forcing coffee houses, including local shops like Duluth Coffee Company, to raise their prices for your morning cup of joe. "Duluth Coffee Company is going…
'Twin Ports Trailer Trash' Hosts Free Mattress Drop-Off Event Oct. 22
DULUTH, Minn. -- Twin Ports Trailer Trash is hosting a free mattress drop-off event Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Duluth while also hosting a winter clothing drive. The drop-off location for both causes…
Blatnik Bridge Project Update Meeting Held In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public meeting in Superior to present community members with updates on the Blatnik Bridge project. The presentation, which took place in front of…
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle is back with 20,000 prizes
ROSEVILLE, Min. - Tickets for the Minnesota Lottery’s annual Minnesota Millionaire Raffle go on sale Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at approximately 5:00 a.m. For the first time, 20,000 prizes are up for grabs. There's a new $20,000 prize tier. You odds…
Business dealings listed within Hog Wild BBQ and Smokehouse Restaurant arson case
SUPERIOR, Wis. & SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – In the indictment of Steven and Kimberly Kastern for the fire at Hog Wild BBQ and Smokehouse Restaurant, there were a number of…
Puppy Bowl at Superior Saloon Raises $6K for PJ's Rescue
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Football and puppies collided at Jimmy's Saloon in Superior Sunday for a good cause. The Puppy Bowl was held in the backyard of the venue with a miniature field all marked…
New District Court Judge named for Duluth
DULUTH, Min. - Governor Tim Walz has announced the appointment of Nathan LaCoursiere as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. LaCoursiere…
St. Louis Co. Board Chair Talks NDAs, Public Comments, Commissioner's Words on Minneapolis' FOX 9
St. Louis County Commissioner Chair Annie Harala responded to concerns Thursday over elected officials signing non-disclosure agreements regarding a proposed data center project in Hermantown. She also addressed a video that shows a…
St. Louis Co. Board Chair Annie Harala Talks Process Of Non-Disclosure Agreements
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Board Chair Annie Harala was one of three commissioners to sign a non-disclosure agreement involving a proposed data center in Hermantown. Some members of the public have voiced frustration over what they call a…
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce head weighs in on Non-Disclosure Agreements
DULUTH, Minn. - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) discussions have been making headlines in the St. Louis County Commission and Hermantown City Council. Matt Baumgartner, the President and CEO of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce,…
Investigator suing the City of Superior resigns
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mikayla LeRette, the Investigator suing the city of Superior, has resigned. She resigned in good standing about the same time both LeRette's legal team and the…
Minnesota Nurses Association members created "hostile environment" at DECC
DULUTH, Min. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) says Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) members created a "hostile environment" in the facility where security had to be called. A statement from the DECC says…
