Staff safety concerns forced temporary closure of two Duluth library branches
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21 has learned safety concerns by Duluth public library staff forced the closure of the downtown and West Duluth branches Friday and…
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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…
Chum holds annual homeless memorial vigil
DULUTH, Minn. -- A solemn tradition continued for the Chum drop-in center in Duluth as the organization held its annual Homeless Memorial Vigil. Many attendees marched from Chum's building on…
Residents at Ecumen Lakeshore meet and greet with Santa Claus
DULUTH, Minn.-- Santa made a special early visit in Duluth today to cap off a month full of holiday celebrations. The residents at Ecumen Lakeshore were clearly on the nice…
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…
Reward offered for information on pelican shooting
WISCONSIN. -- A cash reward is being offered for information related to Pelicans being shot in Wisconsin, including one in Ashland that survived lead poisoning from a bullet. 'Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy' is offering $2,500…
Nominations open for the Good Neighbor Awards
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth wants to know about your neighbor that goes above and beyond to make our community great! Online nominations are now open for Duluth's 2nd annual Good Neighbor Awards. From picking up litter, to…
Hibbing Police Dept. raises over $4,000 for local cancer patients
HIBBING, Minn. -- The Hibbing Police Department(HPD) raised…
Thank you for donating to the 12 Hours of Giving!
DULUTH, Min, - Thank you so much for coming out to our inaugural Twin Ports "12 Hours of Giving," blood drive. We may have impacted more than 275-lives with your donations. FOX21…
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…
Duluth police: Woman stabbed father in the back
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say a woman is accused of stabbing her own father in the back. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. Friday. A location was not given by the police department's public information officer. Officials believe the…
Players compete for final roster spots during World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hockey fans from across the world gathered at the Amsoil Arena this weekend to watch the U.S. take on Germany in the…
Family displaced after house fire; 2 cats rescued by Duluth firefighters
DULUTH, Minn. – Four people are displaced, and two cats are lucky to have been rescued after a fire tore through a home in Duluth.…
Strikepoint handbell ensemble rings in the holiday spirit
DULUTH, Minn. --Strikepoint is recognized as one of the world's top handbell ensembles. The group continues to share their music globally and locally, using concerts like their annual…
Lake Superior "Zoo Lights" in final weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo's "Zoo Lights" will be up for visitors to the…
Man accused of attempting to kill ex-girlfriend was guilty of past animal abuse
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Dave Bolden is being held in the Douglas County Jail on a $1,000,000 cash bond after being accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Superior Police say Bolden stabbed his ex-girlfriend…
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…
Lester Park Elementary Students Bring Holiday Cheer to Aspirus St. Luke's Patients
Duluth, MN. -- It's the 23rd year of Students at Lester bringing the cheer to local hospital patients. Students delivered trees with handmade ornaments and gifts to patients at St. Lukes today. The students raised money for the gifts by…
ICE makes arrests at Ashland restaurant
ASHLAND, Wis. - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Border Patrol made two arrests at an Ashland, Wisconsin restaurant on Monday, December 15, 2025. This all happened at Ashland Family Restaurant which is sometimes also called the "Chequamegon Family…
Superior man charged with attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend
SUPERIOR. Wis - “I thought he was going to kill me” that is what the alleged victim of Dave Bolden said to law enforcement. Bolden is accused of attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend on…
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…
Duluth Public Schools Superintendent releases statement in response to ICE being in Twin Ports-area
DULUTH, Min,. - Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, "Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging." The statement said in part, "We understand that many…
Canada Border Services changing remote border crossing procedures
DULUTH, Min & OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency is introducing new telephone reporting border crossings for remotes areas of US - Canadian border crossing. Effective September 14, 2026 the old Remote…
Superior stabbing victim says she broke up with suspect two weeks prior to attack
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior woman, who is healing from a domestic-related stabbing that left lacerations all over her face, neck and…
'12 Hours of Giving' Blood Drive brings lifesaving blood during the holiday season
DULUTH, Minn. -- People across the Twin Ports are giving the gift of life by donating blood during the Red Cross "12-Hours of…
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"…
