Burnsville First Responders Memorial Service
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- More than 7,500 colleagues, friends, and family gathered to remember the two Burnsville police officers and one firefighter who died in the line of duty. The loss was felt…
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Mild Winter Could Lead to Earlier than Normal Bear Activity
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Most years, the Northland will start waking up from its winter slumber during the latter part of March and early April. But this year, after an anything but typical winter, we may…
Coffee Conversation: Zenith Digital Marketing Conference in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Marketing agency Aimclear and young professionals networking group Fuse Duluth will host the Zenith Digital Marketing Conference on Thursday, April 11. Lea Scudamore with Aimclear and Aubrey Hagen with Fuse Duluth joined FOX 21 on the morning…
Mayor Reinert Proposes Options To W. Skyline Parkway After 2 Fatalities
DULUTH, Minn. -- After two deaths on West Skyline Parkway in February, and a call to action by some concerned residents, Mayor Roger Reinert tells FOX 21 steps are being taken to increase safety on…
Art Mural Gets Students Thinking and Asking Questions
Some Duluth students will now have a lot to ponder as they walk through their school and look up. What they are going to see is art. Not just any art, but a mural. It…
Lake Superior College Named Designated Center of Excellence for Maritime Training and Education
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Maritime Administration gave three colleges in Minnesota the designation of a Center of Excellence and Lake Superior College is one of them. The designation is bestowed upon institutions of higher ed…
McConnell Will Step Down As The Senate Republican Leader In November After A Record Run In The Job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week,…
Great Lakes Aquarium Educates Public On Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week and the Great Lakes Aquarium is educating the public all about them. When invasive species are in a spot they don't belong in and do…
Thousands Expected At Memorial Service For 3 Slain Minnesota First Responders
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Thousands of law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics are expected to pack a Minnesota church on Wednesday for a memorial service for three first responders who were gunned down while responding to a report of a domestic incident at…
Coffee Conversation: Miel Duluth Prepares for Busy Bee Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- As spring nears and buds begin to bloom, bees will come out to forage nectar and pollen. Local honey and beeswax-based products business Miel Duluth is ready for the busy bee season. Owner of Miel Duluth Vanessa…
Mike's Cafe & Pizzeria To Close After 40-Plus Years
ESKO, Minn. – One of the Northland’s longest-running restaurants is closing. Mike's Cafe & Pizzeria in Esko will end its nearly 42-year run on May 24. Owners Mike and Deb Pracher moved to the Esko…
Biden, Trump Win Michigan Primaries
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the…
Hermantown High School Robotics Team Prepares for Competition
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- It's crunch time for the Hermantown High School Robotics team! Their first competition of the season, the Northern Lights Regional, is fast approaching. Hermantown will compete this weekend at the DECC…
"Real" Author Offers Real Writing Inspiration
When reading a book, we know there is an author, but it's sometimes hard to imagine them as a real flesh and blood person. Well, Tuesday, kids at Superior Middle School got a chance to meet a real-life author. Erin…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Receives Award From American Legion
Senator Amy Klobuchar has been chosen for the American Legion's 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award. The award quotes Klobuchar as being, "a champion of important legislation that The American Legion has prioritized year after year,…
New Deputy Forest Supervisor Announced
Minnesota's Superior National Forest has a new number two. Drew Stroberg has been named the permanent Deputy Forest Supervisor. He was most recently the district ranger at California's Klamath National Forest. After graduating from Colorado State University, he has had…
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham Announced as U of M's Next President
MINNESOTA -- The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has chosen Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to be the U of M's 18th President. Cunningham is currently the University of Michigan's Vice President of Research and Innovation. She said a recent campus…
Young Student on a Mission to Give Back to Teachers
DULUTH, Minn. --It all started with a single dollar and a challenge from a teacher. How can you use that dollar to spread compassion? "In 3rd grade, my teacher gave us $1 and said…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Spring Concert
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Spring Concert is taking place on Saturday, March 2 at the Proctor High School Auditorium. Member of the Duluth Scottish Heritage Pipes and Drums group Jason Reid joined FOX 21 on the…
Kacie's Closet at FHS Carries on the Legacy of Former Student
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- For many high school students, prom is just around the corner and it's no secret that gowns and tuxes cost more than a pretty penny. Enter Kacie's closet at Falls High School. [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="3f9850decc6202ff9ac5676e8c7958501ee757ae" vtitle="kqds1-Tue_Feb_27_08_00…
Volunteer "Brightens Days" and Honored at Benedictine
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man who has spent years volunteering to help others, received his own thanks and recognition Monday. In a room filled with people with whom he has helped, worked…
Coffee Conversation: UW-Superior Spring Career and Internship Fair
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Wisconsin Superior is preparing to host a Spring Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. UW-Superior Interim Senior Partnerships Officer Ilsa Hoeschen and UWS Career Development Manager…
Duluth Salvation Army Participates In Minnesota FoodShare Month By Hosting Food Drive
DULUTH, Minn. -- March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, and the Duluth Salvation Army is participating by hosting a food drive. The non-profit is calling it their March-ish Food Drive happening now through April 6. The goal is to raise $9,000…
Duluth Police Remember K-9 Luna Three Years Since Being Shot, Killed
DULUTH, Minn. – Three years ago Sunday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect, 37-year-old David Conwell, was hiding in a bedroom closet. K-9 Luna attempted to…
Superior Police Investigate Hit-And-Run
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police are investigating a hit-and-run incident. Chief Paul Winterscheidt told FOX 21 officers responded around 8 p.m. Friday at 22nd avenue East and E Second Street, which is near…
Firefighter Recruits Train With Flames In Moose Lake
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Northland firefighter recruits faced raging flames this weekend during a training event in Moose Lake. The Moose Lake Area Fire District hosted the training, which included how to handle a chimney…
Twin Ports Donation Drive To Help 'Hundreds Of Lives'
The community came out in a big way this weekend with piles of donations for local community outreach organizations. Donations including clothing, hygiene supplies, back packs and toys for children. Lenroot Maetzold and Downs-Lesage funeral…
Highlights From The 50th American Birkebeiner
The 50th annual American Birkebeiner wrapped up Sunday in Cable, Wisconsin. FOX 21’s Bret Holland gives us a flavor of this weekend’s fun, even though the Birkie was drastically different this year because of a…
Superior's Boulder Tap House To Open Wednesday
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Goodbye, Grizzly’s. Hello, Boulder Tap House. The countdown is on for the newest member of the Twin Ports dining scene. Finishing touches and staff training continue as Wednesday's opening gets closer. On…
Duluthians Celebrate Kalevala Day and Finnish Culture
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today was all about celebrating Finnish culture at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Duluth. Both Finnish Americans and non-Finns joined together for an early Kalevala Day celebration. The holiday is…
