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Miller Hill Mall to Open Children’s Play Area

DULUTH, Minn. – The Miller Hill Mall is opening a Northwoods-themed children’s play area in December. According to a recent press release the grand opening will take place on December 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will include…

Handmade in the Northland: Harmonic Goods

DULUTH, Minn. - During the week of December 10 – 14, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas holiday.…

Vikings Fire OC DeFilippo After Another Flat Performance

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings have fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, whose first season on the job ended after just 13 games amid a sharp decline in production by the offense over the past six weeks. Quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski…

Travel Smart with Holiday Tech

DULUTH, Minn. - Whether you’re celebrating the holidays from the comfort of your own home or hitting the road, these gifts from Verizon make it easy to focus on what really…

Gymnastics Coach Accepts Plea Deal in Child Porn Case

RACINE, Wis. - A Wind Lake gymnastics studio owner and coach accused of possessing child pornography and placing a recording device in the bathroom of his facility has accepted a plea deal and avoided trial scheduled for this week. Authorities…

Judge Commits man Accused of Rampage During Peace Gathering

MINNEAPOLIS - A Northfield man accused of going on a drug-crazed rampage during an annual peace gathering in Superior National Forest has been committed to a treatment center. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that 21-year-old Spencer Fredrickson allegedly raped a…

Two Neighbors die Ice-Fishing on Central Minnesota Lake

CUSHING, Minn. - Crews have recovered the bodies of two neighbors who died while ice-fishing on a lake in central Minnesota. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen says the fishermen were reported overdue Sunday evening on Fish Trap Lake north of…

City Council Approves New Budget

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a new budget for the city Monday night. The budget is expected to be $3 million bigger than 2018's. Councilors said the…

Fire Breaks Out At Duluth Coffee Company

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Coffee Company will be open for business Tuesday after a fire broke out at the downtown roastery Monday evening. It happened around 5:30 p.m. at the…

Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Gary-New Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Monday evening on the 100 block of West Reis Street in the Gary-New Duluth neighborhood. The call for help came in around 6:15 p.m. of a…

Autonomous Vehicle Competition Held at UMD

DULUTH, Minn.-In the future autonomous vehicles could be taking over Northland roads - that's if some UMD engineering students have their way. Earlier today 15 teams from an introductory engineering course…

Lt. gov. Lawsuit Could Cost Minnesota Taxpayers $147K

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A court fight over Minnesota's lieutenant governor could end up costing state taxpayers nearly $147,000 in legal fees. The Minnesota Senate is considering whether to absorb the legal fees of former Republican state Sen. Michelle Fischbach.…

10,000 Socks Donated to Salvation Army

DULUTH, Minn.-10,000 socks, along with cash gifts adding up to $1,500, were donated to the Duluth Salvation Army today. It was all part of a fundraiser from Fond du Luth Casino, where patrons were given the chance to give to…

State Officials Confirm 11 CWD Infections on Deer Farm

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin agriculture officials have confirmed 11 more cases of chronic wasting disease on a Washington County deer farm. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection quarantined the farm in March after a buck there tested positive.…

Lake Place Park to get new Name

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Place Park could be getting approval to be renamed during tonight’s council meeting. The Duluth Indigenous Commission has asked the park to be named Gichi-ode’Akiing, which translates from Ojibwe to ‘Grand Heart Place.’ The commission says…

Barron Ceremony to Offer Hope for Missing Teenage Girl

BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The city of Barron is holding a “tree of hope” lighting ceremony in honor of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs. The local middle school student has been missing since her parents were slain Oct. 15. James and…

Warmer Temps Affecting University of Minnesota Winter Sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Warmer weather is affecting some winter sports at the University of Minnesota. Higher temperatures cause more snowmelt and shorter ski seasons. Two seasons ago, the university’s Nordic ski team could not participate in the American Birkebeiner, which…

Free Holiday Block Party Saturday in Hermantown

DULUTH, Minn. - Best Christmas Ever and multiple local businesses in the Hermantown area invite everyone to join their free Family Block Party Saturday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.…

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