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Containment Continues Around Camp House Fire; Jenkins Creek Fire Stalls
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- In the last day containment around the Camp House fire grew from 40% to 59%. There are now four containment lines targeting the fire from all sides…
Minnesota State Leaders Survey Damage From Wildfires
BRIMSON, Minn. --Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith visited the Camp House fire zone to take in the carnage firsthand. The group first visited the Incident Command…
Munger Shaw Wildfire Begins To Slow Down
COTTON, Minn. -- The Munger Shaw wildfire, which has burned 1,600 acres, slowed down on Thursday. Lower humidity, reduced winds, and higher humidity have helped with slowing fire growth. according…
Gov. Walz Calls in National Guard to Battle Wildfires
MINNESOTA -- Governor Walz called up the national guard to assist in battle the wildfire. That includes crews dropping water on hot spots from helicopters... One pilot says she's honored to be able to help out fellow Minnesotans. "It's very…
FOX 21 9 P.M. Wildfire Coverage: May 13, 2025
DULUTH, Minn. -- Click the video above to watch the first 15 minutes of FOX 21's 9 p.m. wildfire coverage from Tuesday, May 13. Topics covered included the latest acres burned, an…
Fire Danger and Burning Restrictions Across the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- The fire danger in the Northland has been rated as high, as a result the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued burn restrictions across the region. "This upcoming pattern that…
Minnesota DNR Releases Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods…
Minnesota DNR Releases Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St.…
Brush Fires Force Temporary Closure of Highway 2 in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Multiple brush fires shut down a section of Highway 2 in Ashland Monday evening. As for 5:30 p.m. the Wisconsin Department of Transportation closed a section of Highway 2 in both…
Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits for Laid Off Miners Amended to Jobs Bill on Senate Floor
ST. PAUL, Minn -- A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid off miners is one step closer to approval. Senator Hauschild's Bill was successfully Amended to Jobs Bill during Senate Floor Debate. Iron Range Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth brought…
Volunteers Come Together to Clean Up Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. -- Volunteers came together in Lincoln Park to clean up for Earth Week. Local organization Ecolibrium3 wrapped up it's 5th annual Earth Week on Saturday. The week consists of a…
Mayor Reinert Proclaims Dark Sky Day in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses…
Resource Renew Reminds Community about Common Recycling Questions
DULUTH, Minn. -- Resource Renew, formerly known as Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), is reminding the public about proper recycling and disposal methods. Today at the Whole Foods Co-Op on Grand Ave., Emma…
Cooper Elementary Students Get Hands on Learning for Earth Day
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- 4th Graders from Cooper Elementary in Superior had the opportunity to get some hands-on learning for Earth Day. The 4th graders got their hands dirty this morning at the Wade…
