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Community Gathers to Support Standing Rock Protesters

A group of community members gathered at the Minnesota Power Plaza Thursday afternoon to show support for the Standing Rock protesters in North Dakota.

Gordy May Hang Up His 'Hi-Hat' For Good

As Gordy’s Hi-Hat prepares to close its doors for the 56th season this Sunday, Gordy himself told FOX 21 on Thursday he is likely finally done working behind the grill.

Some Iron Range Schools Will Now Have Police Officers on Campus

The Saint Louis County board approved adding two sheriffs deputy positions to serve as school officers.

The Natural Harvest Food Co-op Is Expanding

The Natural Harvest Food Co–op in Virginia is nearly doubling its size because so many people from all over the Iron Range come to shop there.

Major Storm Damage Delays Minnesota Power's Solar Power Plant

The completion of Minnesota Power's first solar power plant has been delayed after Wednesday night's severe storm caused substantial damage to the nearly completed solar array at the National Guard's Camp Ripley near Little Falls, Minn.

Duluth's Kmart, Sears Go On Market For 'Opportunities'

There's some uncertainty about the future of Duluth’s only Kmart and Sears locations. A representative from Sears Holdings Corporation told FOX 21 the company is looking for potential new “opportunities” for the Duluth properties.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Fourth Street Market

It’s not even close to Saint Patrick’s Day, but the luck of the Irish can apparently be found on Fourth Street in Duluth.

Essentia Nurses Set to Vote on Contract

It’s voting day Thursday for nurses at Essentia Health in Duluth and Superior.The Minnesota Nurses Association and Essentia Health reached a tentative deal on a new contract.

Knowing Your Neighbors: Katzmarek Ornamental Iron

The company uses welding to create beautiful iron designs.

Card Collection for the Wetterling Family

A local business owner is planning on setting up collection boxes to deliver cards of sympathy to the Wetterling Family.

Invasive Species Turns Up in More Minnesota Lakes

Starry stonewort has turned up in three more Minnesota lakes.

Police Brutality Case Ends in Settlement

In a Fox Follow Up, a judgement has come in a civil rights lawsuit involving a small Madeline Island town.

Split Rock Lighthouse Prepares for Holiday Weekend Crowds

With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, many tourist sites across the Northland are bracing for a busy few days.

West Michigan Street Upgrades Nearing Completion

Starting the week of September 5, the utility upgrades taking place along West Michigan Street in downtown Duluth, will start its fourth phase.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recalled for Exploding Batteries

Samsung says it is suspending sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after finding batteries of some of the gadgets exploded while they were charging.

Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs a Concern for Minneosta Famlies

Health insurance premium rates through the failed $400 million MNsure website have reached historic levels. Preliminary rate increases were released through healthcare.gov on Thursday afternoon.