New science building taking shape at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction on the new science building at UMD is moving along. FOX 21 got a look inside the new facility on Friday. The building features four floors with both…
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New Police Recruits Take Part In Communication Relations Training
DULUTH, Minn. - For law enforcement officers having the right training is a part of the job. Fifteen of Duluth's newly recruited police officers are learning what it takes to build stronger relationships within the…
Wood Stove Exchange Program Helps Protect the Environment
DULUTH, Minn. - More and more people are exchanging their old wood stoves for newer ones that also protect the environment. Project Stove Swap started a year ago and gives homeowners…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off
SUPERIOR, Wis. - You can expect thousands to be on Barker's Island in Superior for the Lake Superior Ice Festival. It's day one and the atmosphere is described as electric. The…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Receive "Exergaming" Kits
DULUTH, Minn. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland are taking exercise and gaming to the next level. These kids are some of the first in the state to receive…
Telemark Purchase Agreement Delayed
HAYWARD, Wis.-Telemark Development Partners has announced it's choosing not to move into the next phase of the purchase of Telemark at this time, due to some title and environmental concerns. The sellers of the property were notified Jan. 19, prior…
New District Judge Named in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Governor Mark Dayton announced today the appointment of Robert Friday as a district court judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Friday will be replacing the Honorable Terrence M. Aronson, and will be chambered in Virginia in St. Louis County.…
Forest Service Downgrades Twin Metals Environmental Review
MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Forest Service is downgrading an environmental review for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Forest Service says it will do an environmental assessment, rather than an environmental impact statement, on Twin Metals' proposed project. Supporters say…
Circuit Training with Fitness Edge North
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21 Meteorologist William Seay stopped by Fitness Edge North in Hermantown to give circuit training a try. Fitness Edge North has been in…
Sled Dogs, Beer, Food and Fun to Kick Off Beargrease 2018
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening tonight, the Glensheen Mansion will play host the first ever Beer-grease event. In order to kick-off race weekend, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is teaming up with…
Bong Center Breaks Attendance Record
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center's paid admission increased by 1,627 from 2016, which is the highest increase in attendance ever for the center. “We have renewed our marketing and freshened up our programming,” said Executive Director Hayes…
Humane Society of Douglas County Hosts Raffle Fundraiser
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Humane Society of Douglas County is selling raffle tickets for a 2018 Textron Off-Road Wildcat ATV, sponsored by MAC Sport and Marine. The Shelter expects this to…
Report Suggests New Office for Sexual Harassment Complaints
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A new state report says Minnesota's government should establish an independent office to receive and investigate sexual harassment complaints. Gov. Mark Dayton ordered a review of the state's sexual harassment policies in November after two state legislators were…
Mushers Prepare Dog Teams For the 34th Annual John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon
Dozens of dogsled teams are preparing for a big day in Two Harbors with the start of the 34th Annual John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon. FOX 21 met up…
Weekend Spotlight: Feb. 26-28
It's time to "Warm Up to the Brews" this Friday night. Bent Paddle Brewing, Carmody Irish Pub, Earth Rider Brewery, Lake Superior Brewing and Moose Lake Brewing will be sampling over…
Some Summer Tourism Uncertainty For Irvin, Vista With Delayed Seawall Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn. - There's some slight uncertainty involving the summer tourism season for Duluth's Vista Fleet and William A. Irvin. This comes as the multi-million dollar seawall reconstruction project is roughly…
Duluth Coffee Company and Earth Rider Join Forces
DULUTH, Minn.-- Two brewers of different kinds have teamed up to create the perfect coffee beer. Earth Rider Brewery and Duluth Coffee Company released the pale ale Thursday night. Workers say told the…
Plans Underway for New Unique Hotel
DULUTH, Minn.-- New details are being revealed for a new hotel like no other planned for Duluth's central entrance. The hotel is called "Tru by Hilton" it's aimed at giving young professionals,…
Hundreds Partake in Northland Figure Skating Competition
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend figure skaters are hitting the ice for the 38th annual Northland Figure Skating Competition. The Duluth Figure Skating Club puts on the competition all weekend at AMS Oil…
Aerial Lift Bridge Undergoing Deck Replacement
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been more than 60 years since the deck on the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth was last replaced. Workers have started the process of replacing it again.…
Trump Immigration Plan Offers Citizenship Path to 1.8 Million
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump is proposing to provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million so-called “Dreamers,” younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The plan is likely to get a mixed reaction on…
UW-Superior Launches Strategic Diversity Plan
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently initiated the first Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the history of the institution. The plan is designed to help the UW-Superior community achieve a diverse and inclusive campus…
DECC's Newest Executive Director Shares Vision For the Future
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center's (DECC) newest executive director is only four months into her role, but is already looking toward the future. Chelly Townsend says she wants to see…
Proctor Hockey Arena Set To Open This Summer
PROCTOR, Minn. - This July Proctor will have a brand new hockey arena and event center. The decking is finished and the final layers of the roof are going up. Once…
Superior YMCA Opens Doors During Sub-Zero Temps
Superior, Wis. - The Superior Douglas County Family YMCA now offers their facility as a warming center. The Y will be open for use as a warming station from 6am-noon on days the weather dips below 0° or the wind…
Damiano Center Connecting Those In Need With Free Resources
DULUTH, Minn. -The Damiano Center in Duluth offered a one stop shop to help people in need. Several service providers were on hand to provide free help for homeless or low income…
