Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks on potential hemp ban
DULUTH, Minn.-- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Wild State Cider in Duluth today to discuss the impacts of a potential hemp ban across the state. In less than…
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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. Acting director of the Centers for Disease…
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa signs cannabis compact with Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Min. - The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has signed a Tribal-State cannabis compact with Minnesota. In a news release Secretary/Treasurer of the Bois Forte Band Tara Geshick…
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A surge of federal officers in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents. President Donald Trump has previously linked his administration’s immigration crackdown against Minnesota’s large Somali community to a series of fraud cases involving government programs…
Duluth Coffee Company moving Superior Street cafe
DULUTH, Minn. -- After over a decade of giving the Twin Ports their "morning joe", Duluth Coffee Company is moving their beloved cafe. All the way next door. "I'm…
Duluth's Best Bread tackling holiday rush
DULUTH, Minn.-- With Christmas less than a day away, local bakeries are feeling the holiday rush. Duluth's Best Bread staff said customers have been lining up for festive treats, and…
Castle Danger rolls out "Trailblazer" THC drink amid national ban speculation
Two Harbors, Minn. -- As speculation continues at the national level surrounding a potential ban of THC and CBD-based products in the future, Castle Danger,…
Minnesota Power presents grant to Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power showed their support for the Hartley Nature Center with the presentation of a new grant for the center. The gift is for $6,000,…
Three former Holiday Station Stores in Duluth to be permanently closed
DULUTH, Min. - Holiday Station Stores around the northland recently went through rebranding to Circle K stores. Now…
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holiday Hours
DULUTH, Minn. -- A look at area businesses hours for the upcoming holidays. Retail Walmart - same across Hermantown, Superior, and Cloquet Christmas Eve: 6 am - 6 pm Christmas Day: Closed Target Christmas Eve: 7 am - 8 pm…
Feds accuse Minntac of violating pregnant woman's rights
DULUTH, Min. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Steel - the company that…
Local auto expert shares tips for holiday driving
DULUTH, Minn. -- Automotive experts are encouraging people to keep an eye on their cars as the holiday travelling season approaches. Aside from the usual advice of keeping…
Office of Inspector General Coordinating Council established to combat fraud
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is putting more resources toward preventing fraud across state, instead of being reactive. In September, the Office of…
Duluth Police Dept. sees significant spike in applications to join force
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa is celebrating a significant increase in applications to become Duluth police officers. The winter application process recently closed…
Minnesota Power terminates partnership with proposed NTEC in Superior
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power has officially terminated its partnership with the proposed natural gas power plant in Superior known as NTEC. Minnesota Power said “permitting and litigation delays” around…
Pete Stauber expresses concerns over newly proposed Canadian border crossing rules
DULUTH, Min. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Senator Kevin Cramer (ND), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) on Friday, December 19, 2026 sent a letter to the Canadian government inquiring about new border crossing rules that were just announced. Canada Border…
Legacy Cannabis Grand Opening in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The grand opening of Legacy Cannabis in Minneapolis will be Saturday, December 20, 2025. This party also doubles at Legacy glassworks 9-year anniversary party. Legacy Cannabis is in the same location of Legacy Glassworks, making it a…
Local CBD shop reacts to cannabis reclassification
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On Thursday, December 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the reclassification of cannabis, moving it from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Craig Sutherland of Sutherland CBD in Superior says the…
Amazon Distribution Center tackling busy holiday season
DULUTH, Minn.-- The holidays are here, and for many people, that means finding the perfect gift for their loved ones online. For the Amazon Distribution Center in Duluth, that means a significant increase in package deliveries. But the station manager said,…
USPS deadlines for shipping Christmas 2025 packages
DULUTH, Min. - Postal deadline are coming soon to ensure packages and letters arrive before Christmas 2025. December 16, 2025 was the recommended deadline for any service for international or military packages. Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December…
Hartel's Disposal wraps up $75,000 gift for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Salvation Army and Hartel's Disposal have wrapped up their "Hartel's Holiday Impact Challenge". The challenge invited local businesses to "dump their donations"…
St. Lukes Foundation "Boot Drive" gives warm clothes to patients
DULUTH, Minn. -- The re-freezing temperatures may be catching some people off guard, and for patients at Aspirus St. Lukes who may not have the best…
UW-Superior starts new online AI Essentials certificate classes
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is introducing a new online certificate called "AI Essentials: Strategies for Efficiency & Productivity." Classes for the AI certificate will start in February 2026. UW-Superior says,…
Behind the scenes: Duluth factory is the country's only producer of popular ingredient
DULUTH, Minn.--Whenever you decide to crack open a bag of salt and vinegar chips or break into a bag of some sour candy you've likely tasted malic,…
Family Freedom Center hosting first "Hillside Holiday Market"
DULUTH, Minn. -- Family Freedom Center is welcoming in the Twin Ports community for its first Hillside Holiday Market. The market will be featuring over 30 different area vendors,…
Minnesota DVS opens final vehicle inspection location
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Driver and Vehicle Services division has opened its eighth vehicle inspection site. The new facility, located along Carlton St. in…
Founding partner of Duluth Folk School passes away
DULUTH, Minn. -- One of the founders of the Duluth Folk School, Tim Bates, has passed away. Since the inception of the school Bates, along with those around…
Bryce Campbell back in Minnesota; Accused of Lutsen Lodge Fire
DULUTH, Min. – Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen tells FOX21 Bryce James Campbell in now in the Lake County Jail. Campbell is the owner of the Lutsen Lodge and accused of setting it…
Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show takes over DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Outdoors people of the Twin Ports united at the DECC once again for the annual Arrowhead Ice fishing and Winter Show. With the venue packed to the gills with goods and activities, the yearly event, which is…
Community Action Duluth now under 'Enhanced Monitoring' by the state
DULUTH, Min. - The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families is now doing what they are calling "enhanced monitoring" of Community Action Duluth (CAD). Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)…
Time Magazine 'Person of the Year' for 2025 revealed
(AP) - The “Architects of AI” were named Time's person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back. “For delivering the age of thinking machines, for…
The 12 scams of the holidays: Better Business Bureau
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin has released their top 12 scams of the holiday season. They say you can avoid most of them by taking a few simple…
’12 Hours of Giving’ Blood Drive nearing Twin Ports debut
DULUTH, Minn. -- In continuing with Fox 21's partnership with the Red Cross' 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive, Fox 21 is taking the weeks leading…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website,…
Nearly a quarter million visits to Great Lakes Aquarium in 2025
DULUTH, Min. - The Great Lakes Aquarium is projecting a record number of visits in 2025. 2025 is the aquarium's 25th anniversary year with a projected 235,000 visitors. It's the fifth consecutive…
Canelake’s Candies brings nostalgic holiday cheer to Virginia, MN
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Canelake's Candies in Virginia is spreading holiday cheer and nostalgia with its classic Christmas display. When the candy store came back to the Canelake…
Sabor by Pedro's to take over MadHouse Burgers location
SUPERIOR, Wis -- Sabor by Pedro's will be taking over the space previously held by MadHouse Burgers on Woodland Ave. The restaurant will be an extension of…
Blue Cross and St. Luke’s reach multi-year deal
DULUTH, Min. & EAGAN, Min. - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke’s have made a new multi-year contract agreement. The existing contract was set…
The Original Louis' Cafe closing its doors permanently
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Popular Greek restaurant The Original Louis' Cafe in Superior is shutting down permanently. After serving the Twin Ports for over 50 years, the local favorite…
Duluth Armory receives largest ever donation amid restoration
DULUTH, Minn. -- For over 20 years, the Duluth Armory has been looking for funds and donations wherever they could them. However, thanks to a very generous anonymous…
MadHouse Burgers featuring Chilly Billy’s to close Woodland Avenue location
DULUTH, Min. - MadHouse Burgers featuring Chilly Billy’s has announced that it will close its Woodland Avenue location. In a news release the restaurant said the location will soon become Sabor by Pedro’s, The…
Huge debts listed in Lutsen Lodge fire criminal complaint
DULUTH, Min. - The Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Lodge, has been charged with burning down his own business. The fire happened on February 6, 2024. He was officially charged on…
Aldi celebrates grand opening in Hibbing Minnesota
HIBBING, Minn.-- A popular European grocery chain has opened another location in the Iron Range. Aldi, the budget-friendly grocery store known for its fun finds, celebrated its grand opening today. The new location sits along highway 169 west. Shoppers can…
New catering company serving up smiles alongside home cooked food
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new catering company in Duluth is serving up smiles alongside a good meal. "Cooking is my life. Cooking is like my breath, cooking is my…
New Finance Director for Duluth
DULUTH, Min. - Juanita “Nina” Salinas is the new City of Duluth Finance Director. Nina most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of San Antonio Council District 6, where she…
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion Tuesday to provide 25 million American children under 10 an incentive…
Hartel Disposal matching $75,000 in donations for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn.--Hartel Disposal, a local waste management company is wasting no time helping out the Salvation Army. Starting on Tuesday December 2nd Hartel Disposal will match up to $75,000…
Farmer Doug's Tree Farm gaining statewide attention
DULUTH, Minn.-- Tis the season for trees, and many of the local tree farms are now in full swing. Some of the customers are traveling hours to make the…
Farmers market vendors say they are still waiting on payments from Community Action Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- During the ongoing tensions between Community Action Duluth and its employees, Twin Ports vendors with the Duluth Farmers Markets are still yet…
