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Time-Lapse Of Northern Lights In Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. -- Click the video above to see a spectacular time-lapse of the Northland Lights from Cloquet over the weekend, courtesy of viewer Dan Valdez.

Driver Arrested After Hitting Utility Pole, Vehicle On Garfield Ave.

DULUTH, Minn. -- A driver is facing serious charges after Duluth police said he slammed into a utility pole and a vehicle. The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of…

Hermantown Firefighters Tackle 'Significant Training Opportunity'

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Hermantown firefighters battled a house fire Saturday as part of a “significant training opportunity." The structure was donated by local developers from Platinum Properties and Patriot Properties of Hermantown. The…

Prescribed Burns Begin In Superior National Forest

Prescribed burning began Sunday in the Superior National Forest, north of Ely. Officials said the burning helps reduce hazardous fuel build-up and lowers the risk of intense wildfires. The process helps forest health and…

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blankets Northland

DULUTH, Minn. – Wildfires in Canada blanketed the Northland with smoke Sunday. Click the video above to see the hazy conditions, and check out Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg’s forecast on the air quality.

Bent Paddle to Host Annual Festiversary Block Party Next Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- This year, Festiversary will not only be celebrating Bent Paddle's 11th anniversary, but also the 40th anniversary of Prince's album Purple Rain. The two-block party Saturday afternoon will feature two stages of…

Minnesota Fishing Opener Reels in Mixed Results

DULUTH, Minn. -- Fishers at Island Lake Reservoir, Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, Pike Lake, and the St. Louis River told Fox21 Local News they weren't catching much. One fisherman even said this was…

Authorities Urge Boaters Wear Lifejackets After Canoeist Dies In BWCA

A 62-year-old Duluth man died Friday while canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office said the body of Mark Ham was located partly submerged in Lake Agnes, which is about 25 miles north of…

Woman Killed By Runaway Truck, Trailer In Nashwauk

NASHWAUK, Minn. -- A woman was killed Saturday after authorities said an unmanned truck and its camper trailer started to roll, striking the victim. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on 2nd Street and Larue Court in the town of…

Chalstrom's Bait and Tackle Shop Busy Ahead of Fishing Opener

DULUTH, Minn. -- Chalstrom's was a popular spot for bait and tackle this week as anglers get ready for the Minnesota Fishing Opener. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the fishing opener is an unofficial…

Charitable Gambling Starts at Hoops Brewing, Proceeds Going Towards Duluth Curling Club

DULUTH, Minn. -- Charitable Gambling has started at Hoops Brewing, with proceeds going towards the Duluth Curling Club. The Curling Club opened its pull tab booth at Hoops Friday afternoon. People were quick to visit the booth to buy a…

"No" Voice Joins Discussion As Duluth School Referendum Approaches

The technology referendum for Duluth schools is just days away and as the final weekend unfolds, both those in favor and opposed are working hard to get their messages out. The referendum has been getting attention and signs of opposing…

Duluth East Students Perform "Spelling Bee" Musical

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth East Theatre Program is putting on a spring musical that is getting even audience members involved in the fun. 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' is a comedic musical that centers around six students…

Growing Duluth Expands Offerings Of Spring Plants

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local gardening business is expanding their offerings starting on Friday. Growing Duluth opened in September of 2023 originally selling growing supplies, house plants, and micro-greens. But they were always getting asked; are you going to sell…

Lowell And Marshall Elementary Students Plant Over A Thousand Trees

DULUTH, Minn. -- Some elementary students in Duluth made quite the impact on Friday. Kids were able to show off their green thumbs when they took on quite the project. Thanks to the efforts from both Lowell and Marshall schools,…

Wild State Cider Takes Drinks To Different Forms, Slushy Debuting At Anniversary Party

DULUTH, Minn. -- Wild State Cider is launching a new take on one of their flagship drinks just in time for their anniversary party. Hazy Pink Pineapple Cider has now taken…

Dunbar Floral & Gifts Ready For Last Minute Mother's Day Shoppers

DULUTH, Minn. -- Mother's Day is just around the corner. Before the rush begins, a local flower shop is prepared with interesting arrangements and gifts. Mother's Day celebrates the love we have not just for…

MN DNR Recommends Safety Equipment When Fishing

MINNESOTA -- As fishermen and women head out on the water this weekend, the Minnesota DNR is making sure people stay safe. The DNR suggests having the right safety equipment including an engine cut off switch and life jackets for…

One Person Dead After Structure Fire In Village Of Superior

UPDATE (May 10, 12:05 p.m.) -- The Superior Fire Department says one person is dead due to a structure fire early Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the scene in the Village of Superior at 4:23 a.m. Fire was coming…

Duluth's 'Tourism Marketing Working Group' To Hold Listening Sessions In May

DULUTH, Minn. -- The future of Duluth's multi-million dollar tourism marketing contract is being guided by a working group at the request of Mayor Roger Reinert. And later in May, there are opportunities for businesses and the public to weigh…

Minnesota's April Distracted Driving Citations 'Extremely Frustrating'

Disturbing, unacceptable and extremely frustrating -- those are the words from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety when describing the number of distracted driving citations in April. “The number of citations issued is disturbing, unacceptable and extremely frustrating,” said Mike…

Wildfire Burns Dozens Of Acres Near Cotton

KELSEY TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- A wildfire ignited Thursday afternoon near Cotton that burned up dozens of acres. Kelsey and Cotton firefighters, along with the Minnesota DNR, were called in around 1p.m. along…

Traverse Duluth to Participate in E-Bike Rebate Program

DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota will introduce a new program that looks to get more people out on the biking trails, and one Duluth company is participating. Traverse Duluth will be a retailer in Minnesota's e-bike rebate program. The program will…

Northland High Schools Compete in a Burger Cook Off

DULUTH, Minn. -- It was a day filled with flipping burgers for four high school culinary classes on Friday. There was some friendly competition between northland schools today as they competed in the first annual…

Union Gospel Mission Receives $25,000 From Project Joy For Summer Food Program

DULUTH, Minn. -- Union Gospel Mission has received a donation from Project Joy to help feed local children this summer. Thursday afternoon Project Joy gave the Mission a check for $25,000. The money will go…

Problems Identified in Post Offices in Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn - You count on your mail being delivered promptly, and that is the goal of the Postal Service. However, in audits conducted by the Inspector General of the Postal Service, prompt…

Cloquet Outreach Center Annual Fundraiser May 17th

CLOQUET, Minn. -- A fundraiser supporting a mental health and recovery services provider is taking place next Friday. The Cloquet Outreach Center Annual Fundraiser includes a lasagna dinner, silent auction, and raffle drawings. The event will take place at the…

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