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2017 Bentleyville Ornament Released

DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Youth Chorus rang in the release of the 2017 Bentleyville Ornament, at Security Jewelers. This year the decoration is designed with a believe theme. The proceeds from…

Black Friday Becoming a Tradition for Some Northland Families

DULUTH, Minn.- Black Friday is crazy for shoppers, but for some it's a holiday tradition. The hustle and bustle on the day after thanksgiving can be intimidating, but Northland shoppers happily joined…

Christmas City Express Arrives In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -All aboard! Who's ready for the Christmas City Express? The holiday train ride from Fitgers's to the North Shore Scenic Railroad started about seven years ago. It tells the…

Stores Want Your Support On Small Business Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. - Cities across the nation are preparing for a busy day Nov. 25. supporting local business owners for Small Business Saturday. FOX21 checked in with DLH Clothing, in…

Deer Carcasses Litter Highways as Removal Duty Changes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Some vehicle-struck deer aren't getting removed from Wisconsin highways as quickly as they're being run down, as officials adjust to a new carcass pickup system. A provision in the state budget transferred responsibility for picking up…

23 Year Old Dead After Snowmobile Accident

SWATARA, Minn. - A 23-year-old Swatara, Minnesota man is dead after a snowmobile accident that happened on Thursday, Nov. 23, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Officers responded to the call of a medical situation resulting from a snowmobile…

Trump Wants to End Welfare as Bill Clinton Knows It

WASHINGTON (AP) - Overhauling welfare was one of the defining goals of Bill Clinton's presidency, starting with a campaign promise to "end welfare as we know it," continuing with a bitter policy fight…

Egypt: Militants Kill at Least 235 in Attack on Sinai Mosque

EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Militants attacked a crowded mosque during Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula, setting off explosives, spraying worshippers with gunfire and killing at least 235 people in the deadliest ever attack by…

Franken Apologizes After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

(KMSP) - In a Thanksgiving Day statement, Senator Al Franken is apologizing to Minnesotans and making a commitment to regain their trust after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct have been brought to light. This latest statement comes a day after…

Duluth Shoppers Flock to the Stores Ahead of Black Friday

DULUTH, Minn. -Black Friday technically starts at midnight! But many stories got the madness going earlier this evening. Fox 21's Haydee Clotter talked to some of the die–hard shoppers in Duluth. Every year it's the same tradition for some. Spend…

Spirit Mountain Offers Kids' Camps and Cyber Monday Deals

DULUTH, Minn. - Winter is almost here and a local ski hill is ready to take on winter sports. Spirit Mountain offers winter kids programs for all ages and skill levels. There…

State Parks Offer Free Admission for Free Park Friday

DULUTH, Minn. - Black Friday deals aren't just taking place inside shopping malls and storefronts today. State Parks across the country are offering free admission for Free Park Friday. Some are…

Superior Police Spread Acts of Kindness For The Holidays

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Police Department is getting in on the giving spirit. Between now and Christmas, police officers will be handing out gift cards instead of tickets. Superior's police…

Annual Gobble Gallop Attracts Thousands to Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of families and friends showed up bright and early Thursday morning to break records when it comes to attendance at the annual Thanksgiving Gobble Gallop. 2,500 participants…

Salmonella Poisoning Symptoms and Warning Signs

(FOX NEWS) - You're feeling sick for several hours after a tasty meal - is it just a "food coma," or a case of salmonella poisoning? If it's the latter, you may feel ill and experience discomfort for several days.…

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Buck on Winona County Farm

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Animal health officials say routine testing has discovered chronic wasting disease in a 3-year-old white-tailed buck from a Winona County farm. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health said Wednesday it confirmed the results with the…

Vikings Beat Lions 30-23, Adding to Division Lead

DETROIT (AP) — Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score all in the first half to give the Minnesota Vikings a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the Detroit…

Dayton Reaches Out to Franken Amid Misconduct Stories

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he reached out to Sen. Al Franken "on a personal level" after a swirl of allegations of improper conduct. The Democratic governor said Wednesday he has no insight into how…

Get Ready to Shop Small For Small Business Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. - A handful of small businesses were at the newly opened American Indian Community Housing Organization Gift Shop to help the local economy and promote diversity by shopping small.…

Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on 9th Ave E

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department and Fire Department, along with Gold Cross, responded to 9th Avenue East and 1st Street on the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle just before 1 p.m. Thursday, according to the…

Body Found in East Hillside on East 5th St

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has reported that a body was located in the 800 block of East 5th Street late, Thursday morning around 10:30. Authorities report that a 37-year-old male was confirmed deceased when first responders arrived…