ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's new Republican lieutenant governor says she'll reject the job's higher salary as she plans to maintain her seat in the state Senate. GOP Sen. Michele Fischbach was in line to join Democratic Gov. Mark…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (AP) - A veteran Minnesota explorer is planning another adventure, an attempt at the first winter ascent of remote Mount Luciana in Canada. The seldom-visited, 17,146-foot peak is deep in the Yukon's Kluane National Park, about 40…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Wisconsin Department of Justice officials say they've collected about $1.5 million from polluters in 2017. The agency issues a news release Wednesday saying the agency completed 49 environmental enforcement cases during the year, resulting in $1.45…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-A veteran Minnesota explorer is planning another adventure, an attempt at the first winter ascent of remote Mount Luciana in Canada. The seldom-visited, 17,146-foot peak is deep in Yukon's Kluane National Park, about 40 miles north of Canada's…
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WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont.-A Minnesota man died in an avalanche while he was snowmobiling about 19 miles north of West Yellowstone in Montana. Gallatin County officials say 40-year-old Weylon Wiedemann of Pine City, Minnesota, was caught in the avalanche late Tuesday…
DULUTH, Minn. - Tickets are on sale now for the annual Fitger's Frozen Fundraiser event happening Friday, January 26, 2018! Marketing and Communications Manager Michelle Sternberg stopped by FOX 21 Local…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. -Mont du Lac resort in Superior is among many places staying open despite these cold temperatures. Weather in the teens and 20s is ideal…
DULUTH, Minn. - Police Chief Mike Tusken is starting off the new year talking to East Hillside residents. This was the third annual "Chillin' With the Chief" potluck at the…
DULUTH, Minn. - MnDOT officials are saying just because roadways look clear of ice and snow, they may be more dangerous than they appear. When temperatures drop below fifteen degrees, salt stops…
DULUTH, Minn. - The ice rink and community playground in Duluth's Bayfront Park is now open for the season. Skaters can bring their own gear or rent skates, sleds, and snow shoes…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Out with the old and in with the new – Northern Waters Restaurant in Duluth announced it was closing just last month. Now a new restaurant is poised…
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you’re one of millions making New Year’s resolutions to get into shape or make new fitness goals, maybe a personal trainer could help you. Today is National Personal…
ASHLAND, Wis.-A GoFundMe page has been set up for an Ashland family that lost their home on New Year’s Eve during a fire. Richard and Diane Ketring were away from home…
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts are reminding people to take this extreme cold weather seriously. When traveling, having a winter survival kit in your vehicle could save your life. At Ace Hardware…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Sen. Al Franken has officially resigned from the Senate. The Minnesota Democrat formally resigned Tuesday afternoon. It comes nearly a month after he announced his plans to leave Congress after a swirl of sexual misconduct allegations that began…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating three possible hypothermia deaths that occurred over the New Year's weekend. The cases include the death of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in a Madison parking…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Industrial hemp is an option for Wisconsin farmers for the first time since lawmakers lifted a ban on the crop this fall. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection…
MIDWAY TWP, Minn. - Any early morning fire Tuesday, caused significant damage to a home in the 5300 block of Old Hwy 61 in Midway Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, the 911 call…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ One-time Republican presidential contender and former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's considering a run for Sen. Al Franken's seat. Franken resigned Tuesday after a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations starting in November. His replacement,…
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As we begin 2018, FOX 21 is taking a trip back in time to enjoy some of the Northland Uncovered features we brought you in 2017.
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DULUTH, Minn. - Kicking, punching, jump rope, getting your heartbeat going – 9 Round is a gym in Duluth with a true fighting spirit. “We don’t have formal class…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Sub zero temperatures can be dangerous for anyone outside for very long. Firefighters have to do their job in all kinds of extreme conditions including dangerously cold weather.…
