Adventure Zone busy during cold snap
DULUTH, Minn. - With kids also out of school during this cold snap, cabin fever is also growing. Adventure Zone in Canal Park is a popular spot for kids and…
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Duluth YMCA sees uptick in members during colder months
DULUTH, Minn. - So many cold days in a row means its getting harder to stay active. FOX 21 spoke with the Duluth YMCA about what they're doing to keep people…
Northland businesses prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Â Now that Christmas is out of the way, it's time to start to think about those New Year's Eve plans. Liquor stores are obviously a major stop for many…
Island Lake Inn Announces Closure
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner of the Island Lake Inn have announced they will be closing, effective immediately. According to a Facebook post on the restaurant's page, they will open for…
Depression Happens In the Northland Around This Time Of the Year
DULUTH, Minn. - There can be dark days living in Duluth and being so far away from the equator means not enough sunlight, which can affect how you feel. Seasonal affective disorder…
Understanding REAL ID Rules for Domestic Flights in 2018
(AP) - If you're worried about whether your driver's license is compliant with new REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel, you can relax for now. A grace period for meeting the new rules is set to expire Jan. 22.…
Franken to Formally Thank Supporters Before Leaving Senate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Sen. Al Franken is meeting with supporters and friends in Minnesota before he officially resigns. The Democrat planned to attend an event Thursday night in Minneapolis to thank supporters and friends after his eight years in the…
Lynx Give Coach Cheryl Reeve Contract Extension
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Following another championship season and several high-profile accolades, the Minnesota Lynx signed Head Coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension Thursday, also giving her the role of general manager in addition to her coaching duties. Reeve won her…
Ely Man Dead After Apartment Fire
ELY, Minn. - A 70-year-old man is dead after an apartment at the Grahek Apartments in Ely. According to the Ely Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the Grahek Apartments at 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Initial reports indicated flames…
Minnesota IT Chief to Step Down in February
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The state's top information technology official will retire in February. Minnesota Information Technology Services Commissioner Tom Baden announced his plan to step down on Thursday, citing health reasons. But it also comes amid problems with…
Walker Says Tax Change Will Be $2,508 Cut for Typical Family
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker's administration says the typical family of four in Wisconsin will see a $2,508 tax cut under the recently passed Republican tax overhaul. Walker released details Wednesday of the analysis completed by the state…
Twins' Miguel Sano Facing Sexual Assault Allegations
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - A professional photographer has come forward with an allegation that Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano assaulted her after an autograph signing. Betsy Bissen also alleges that sexual harassment she endured while covering the Twins “started off with…
Affordable Care Act Sign Up Tally Dips Slightly to 8.7M
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says more than 8.7 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Obama-era health care law, exceeding expectations for a program that President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully tried to repeal. The final…
Judge Pushes Back Timeline for Enbridge Line 3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An administrative law judge delayed approval of a divisive oil pipeline in northern Minnesota so the environmental impact statement can be revised. The decision from Judge Ann O'Reilly last week is a response to a Public Utilities…
Jay Cooke State Park Has Activities to Keep You Busy This Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Jay Cooke State Park will be offering several free naturalist programs during the upcoming holiday time period. All programs are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit…
Cooking Connection: Silos Lamb Chops
For this week’s Cooking Connection, Meteorologist William Seay went into the kitchen to make savory lamb chops.
Sea Smoke Appears Over Lake Superior
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Mother Nature is putting on a show in Minnesota. Sea smoke was seen rising over Lake Superior on Christmas Day. Sea smoke, also called steam fog or…
Northland Man Share His Story Of His Very Own Christmas Miracle
DULUTH, Minn. - After nearly 14 years on the job with the U.S. Postal Service Michael Sylvester is what some may call a walking Christmas…
Cold Temperatures Keep Tow Truck Drivers Busy
If your vehicle has had problems starting this week, you’re not alone. Custom Auto Towing out of Superior says they've been busy recently. Many people are having problems with dead batteries,…
Superior Police Looking For Robbery Suspect
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Police are investigating a robbery that took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 24 around 3:45 a.m at the Holiday gas station at 21st and…
Northland Food Bank Needs More Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank in Duluth was busy with volunteers at a repacking event. The people volunteering equal to six full time positions at the…
Bentleyville Starts the Teardown Process
DULUTH, Minn. - After several weeks of entertainment it's now time for the Bentleyville Tour of Lights to come to an end. Organizers say it's time to dig in and get…
UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Hibbing Fire, Another Life Claimed from Injuries
UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victims as 63-year-old Patricia Lynn Gillitzer, 67-year-old Steven Jon Gillitzer, and their grandson 9-year-old Todd Gillizter Jr., their 3-year-old grandson Isaiah was being treated for injuries at HCMC has reportedly died from his injuries. According…
