Mixed reactions as Google plans Hermantown Data Center
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- Minnesota Power, and the City of Hermantown both said, it's an exciting day for the northeast Minnesotan region. "This is a very exciting day for us,…
Decision 2020
Insurance company gets stay in federal lawsuit for Lutsen Lodge fire payout
LUTSEN, Minn. - A federal judge has stopped a federal lawsuit over insurance payouts for the Lutsen Lodge Fire until a state criminal case is done. In January 2026, North Shore Resort Company,…
MN Power launches 'smart sphere' technology
DULUTH, Minn.-- Innovative technology is taking over how Minnesota power lines will be operated, with simple, 8 pound, 'smart spheres' and drones. The sphere sensors installed using drones provides real…
Duluth Pack announces new chapter with new president
Duluth-based Duluth Pack has announced its new president -- Grant DeMars -- who has been working with the company for seven years. Starting out as Duluth Pack's photographer, DeMars has worked…
Duluth parking rates likely to increase in March 2026
DULUTH, Minn. - The cost to park on Duluth's streets is going up from $1.50 per hour to $2.00 per hour. This change will be implemented in phases, one parking zone at…
Duluth family child care provider has license temporarily suspended after alleged child injury
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is immediately suspending the license of of Duluth based Child Care Provider, Kali Ames. The suspension…
Downtown Duluth snow clearing scheduled
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth street maintenance crews will be removing snow from right-of-ways in the downtown business district on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026. Snow removal operations will generally occur from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM.…
Army Corp of engineers approve permit for line 5 relocation
DULUTH, Minn. & MADISON, Wis. — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an…
The 2026 First Ship contest is live
DULUTH, Minn. - The 43rd Annual First Ship Contest is open for guesses. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Visit Duluth are partnering for the First Ship Contest. The person who correctly guesses…
Duluth FC and Superior City FC enter new management agreements
DULUTH, Minn. -- Twin Ports soccer teams, Superior City FC and Duluth FC will now be operated under the same management company. Northland Sports Management will…
New Wisconsin film tax credit and film office hope to boost local productions
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently announced a new tax credit for filming in Wisconsin and the creation of a Film Office. It's…
Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles Show at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's a big weekend for collectors at the Miller Hill Mall. The Elite Sports Cards and Collectibles show kicked off Friday (2/20). Explore…
Duluth and Superior soccer clubs entering strategic management agreements
DULUTH, Minn. & SUPERIOR, Wis. - Duluth FC and Superior City FC are announcing new strategic management agreements with Northland Sports Management. They point out "this is not a merger." Duluth FC…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court as it was been comprised on June 30, 2022 after Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Court. The Justices are posed in front of red velvet drapes and arranged…
Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus to headline Grandma’s Marathon concerts
DULUTH, Minn. - Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus will headline concerts for Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Ten Minnesota-based bands will take the stage at Bayfront Festival Park in June 2026 to help…
Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory in Duluth shaping the mining industry
DULUTH, Minn.-- In Duluth there's a mining factory producing a one-of-a-kind steel product, that's in high demand across the country. The Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory is…
Wisconsin's new Blackout and Retro license plates selling big in first month available
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In the first month since their debut, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued more than 10,000 of new plate options - Blackout and Retro license…
Minnesota Power customers to receive one time bill credit
DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Power sold lands surrounding many of its hydroelectric reservoirs, resulting in a one-time bill credit for customers. Through 2025, those land sales totaled $72 million, which is expected to be about $109 for the average residential…
Positively 3rd Street Bakery raises $17,000 for Minnesota Mutual Aid
DULUTH, Minn.-- For a little over a week, Positively 3rd street bakery dedicated 100 percent of proceeds to helping out Minnesota Mutual Aid, to help families…
Spirit Mountain celebrates opening of Highline chair lift
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spirit Mountain celebrated the opening of its new Highline Chair lift on Thursday. The lift was a 4.4-million-dollar project, which was a smaller part of…
Duluth Chamber of Commerce and LSC hold Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit
DULUTH, Minn. -- The topic of equity and inclusion took center stage Thursday in Duluth for business leaders, educators, and people in the community.…
Cirrus announces new-look jet with updated technology and seating
DULUTH, Minn. - Cirrus Aircraft announced a new jet that will soon be flying. The Generation 3 Vision Jet, or "G3 Vision Jet" will have better seating, better technology and a new-look.…
Wide World of Wings in Superior prepping for Super Bowl Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- With Super Bowl Sunday right around the corner, Wide World of Wings in Superior is prepping for game day. The Super Bowl…
Tanner's Car Wash celebrates opening with free washes
DULUTH, Minn. -- After months of construction, Tanner's Express Car Wash in Duluth is finally open, and they're celebrating by giving back to the community. The new car…
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners
(AP) - It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald’s is embracing the trend this Valentine’s Day with…
Minnesota to inspect 5,800 Medicaid providers; asking for state workers from other departments to help
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced they will begin a “massive statewide push to ensure Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk services have the qualifications required…
Trump names former Federal Reserve official Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday…
Pipe fractured in Pine County explosion was 'susceptible to integrity issues'
PINE COUNTY, Minn. - The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is overseeing the investigation into the natural gas pipeline explosion that…
Warrior Brewing Company to close taproom ahead of relocation
DULUTH, Minn. -- Warrior Brewing Company has announced that its taproom in Lincoln Park will be closing ahead of a relocation. While the current taproom is closing,…
Lawsuit claim: Duluth illegally charging millions in building permit-related fees
DULUTH, Min. - A lawsuit is claiming Duluth has illegally high building permit-related fees. The Duluth lawsuits is similar to others filled against Minneapolis and St.…
Owner of Lutsen Lodge suing insurance company for non-payment
DULUTH, Minn - North Shore Resort Company, the company that owns Lutsen Lodge, is suing Owners Insurance Company for not paying insurance claims from the fire that…
Publishers Clearing House scams making rounds in Northern Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says there have been numerous reports of scammers calling people claiming…
Positively 3rd Street Bakery to donate profits to Minneapolis families affected by ICE activity
DULUTH, Minn. -- Positively 3rd Street Bakery announced a new campaign to raise donations for Minneapolis residents affected by ICE. The bakery…
Sixty CEOs of Minneapolis-based companies call for 'immediate deescalation of tensions'
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released a letter Sunday on behalf of more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies after the second death of a Minneapolis resident involving federal…
Duluth businesses prepare for "ICE: out" day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Businesses across the state of Minnesota are closing their doors on Friday, as part of an anti-ICE campaign. The "ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth…
SWL&P plans to replace water filters
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Water Light and Power is hoping to make some upgrades. They filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to replace their water filters.…
Beargrease Cutest Puppy Contest is back at Fitger's
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fitger's will be paws-itivly full of furry friends this Saturday. The annual Beargrease cutest…
Minnesota Attorney General warning of crowdfunding scams tied to ICE activity in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Min. - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning people of crowdfunding scams purporting to help those impacted…
Customers back to normal after gas pipeline explosion; temporary repairs on going
PINE COUNTY, Min. - Minnesota Energy Resources says all of their customers impacted by the recent pipeline explosion can get back to regular usage. Some customers…
Maria Vollom joining FOX 21 evening team
DULUTH, Minn. – An exciting new chapter has begun at FOX 21 Local News. Morning anchor Maria Vollom has been promoted to evening co-anchor with Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg on weather and Neil Vierzba on sports at 5:30 p.m. and…
Work continues to fix natural gas pipeline damaged from explosion
PINE COUNTY, Minn. - Crews with Northern Natural Gas Company on Monday (1/19/26) told FOX21 they are still working on the north and south ends of…
Loll Designs surpasses $100K in donations to Chester Bowl with check presentation
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chester Bowl received a large donation, in the form of thousands of dollars from a local furniture company. Loll Designs donated…
Following explosion some customers could be without natural gas for days
PINE COUNTY, Min. - Minnesota Energy Resources says some of their customers in and…
City of Duluth holds open house to introduce 4th Street reconstruction project
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth welcomed community members to an open house as the city introduced its upcoming reconstruction of 4th St.…
Gold Bar scams targeting older Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Min. - The Minnesota Department of Commerce is issuing a warning that gold bar scams are increasing in Minnesota. They say the scams are targeting older Minnesotans. In these schemes, victims are pressured to wire large sums of…
Hemp business owner sheds light on proposed bills in response to potential Wisconsin hemp ban
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With a federal ban on hemp-derived products taking effect in November across the country, a CBD and hemp business…
Super One Foods presents over $162,000 to The Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn.-- On Wednesday, Super One Foods presented The Salvation Army with two check donations. During the Christmas season Miners Inc. conducted its annual register campaign across…
First Look: The state's Quality Improvement Plan draft to Community Action Duluth
DULUTH, Min. - FOX21 has obtained an initial draft of the Quality Improvement Plan given to…
Treasure Chest Games opens shop in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Treasure Chest Games has been open for just over a week, and business has been promising. They opened with a bang on New Year's Eve with…
