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Saints Seek to Break Ceiling, Claim UMAC Title
DULUTH, Minn- While hockey may be king, the college basketball season has already begun and the St.Scholastica Saints Men's basketball team is preparing to take their home court for the first time…
Ideal Winter Conditions at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn.- This coming weekend is a busy one for Spirit Mountain as they will host the 26th annual AMSOIL Duluth Snocross. The event will run across the length of…
LOCATED: Todd Sarkela, of Duluth
UPDATE: Todd Sarkela has been found safe. DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 55-year-old Todd Sarkela, of Duluth. Todd is described as a white male,…
Pedestrian Hit and Run in Duluth, Police Searching for Suspect
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at 13th Avenue East and London Road on Friday, Nov. 11 just before 8:30 p.m. According to police, officers arrived on scene and…
Justice Dept. Sues to Stop AT&T's $85B Time Warner Deal
NEW YORK (AP) - The Justice Department is suing AT&T to stop its $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, setting the stage for an epic legal battle with the telecom giant. The government claims that consume cable bills will rise…
UMD Announces Romano Gym Renovation Plans
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth Athletics department has announced plans to renovate Romano Gymnasium. The athletics department is working to raise an additional $2 million, as part of the $10 million renovation project. Romano Gym has…
98 Percent of Employees Have Received Flu Shot for Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn-Today is the last day that Essentia employees can get the flu shot, otherwise they will be terminated. A spokesperson for Essentia told Fox 21 that at least 98 percent of employees have got one so far. The requirement…
Minnesota Fish Houses and Wheelhouses Require License Purchase This Season
MINNESOTA - Beginning this ice fishing season, anglers using a wheelhouse type of ice or dark house shelter are required to purchase a license to place the shelter on the ice, even when occupying it, according to the Minnesota Department…
Five Taken to Hospital From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Buhl
BUHL, Minn.-Iron Range fire officials are reporting that five people have been taken to area hospitals due to carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment connected to Billy's Bar in Buhl,…
Group Submits Signatures to Legalize Marijuana in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A ballot committee proposing to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes in Michigan has submitted more than 360,000 voter signatures in a bid for a statewide vote in 2018. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana…
Bag of NASA Moon Dust Sells for $1.8M at Auction
(FOX NEWS) - A bag of moon dust from…
Cult Leader Victor Barnard Wins Appeal, Sentence Will Be Reduced
(FOX 9 - KMSP) - Minnesota cult leader Victor Barnard's has won an appeal of his criminal conviction, throwing out the upward departure of his 30-year prison. Barnard's sentence will be reduced to 24 years. The court…
Two Hunters Die During Opening Deer Firearm Season
MONTELLO, Wis. (AP) - Two hunters have been found dead in Marquette County during opening day of the gun-deer season. Authorities say a 57-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound in his ground blind in the Town of Newton…
Midday Update: 11-20-17
An update on local news and weather.
Winter Skating Parties with the UMD Bulldogs
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation along with AMSOIL Arena and University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog Hockey Teams are inviting the public to free winter skating parties at AMSOIL Arena. Sunday, Nov. 26 from 4-6 p.m. - skate…
Wisconsin Biologists Catch Old Trout During Assessment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State biologists say…
Second Woman Accuses Sen. Franken of Touching Her Inappropriately in 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is renewing his call for the chamber's ethics committee to investigate Sen. Al Franken after a second woman came forward to accuse him of sexual harassment. Lindsay Menz told CNN that the Minnesota Democrat…
Technology Tips to Help with Holiday Travels
DULUTH, Minn. - Many Northlanders will be taking to the skies and the roads to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving. Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX 21 to…
Black Friday Deals at Best Buy
DULUTH, Minn. - In just a few days shoppers around the country will be heading out in pursuit of a good deal. Many of those sales are happening in the Northland. Best…
Charles Manson Dies in Prison at 83
LOS ANGELES- Prison officials say it's "undetermined" what will happen with the remains of cult leader Charles Manson. Manson died Sunday night after nearly a half-century behind bars. He was 83. Vicky Waters, a spokeswoman with the California Department of…
Duluth Sends 100 Sexual Assault Kits to BCA For Testing
A few years ago Duluth received a title that no police department would ever want. They had the highest number of untested sexual assault kits out…
Northland Breweries Helping Habitat for Humanity
DULUTH, Minn.- Breweries in the Northland are teaming up to help out a local non–profit. The Suds for Shelter Benefit is giving craft brew lovers a good reason to grab a cold…
Shuster Skates to Fourth Winter Olympics
OMAHA, Neb- Chisholm native John Shuster is heading back to the Winter Olympics for an incredible fourth time. Shuster bested Heath McCormick in the final of a best of 3…
Christmas Trees Take Over Duluth Farmers' Market
DULUTH, Minn.- Are you eager to spruce up your house for the holiday season? Christmas trees are now for sale at the Duluth Farmers' Market. This is the first year Hoffbauer…
Marshall Hockey is a Family Affair with the Staubers
DULUTH, Minn.- Levi and Willy Stauber couldn't be more different but a couple things they have in common are their name and their work ethic. "I remember like it was yesterday when…
Northlanders with Twins Gather for Support
DULUTH, Minn.- Around 32 people out of every 1,000 are a twin, according to the Center for Disease Control. One group in the Northland meets specifically to discuss raising twins. The Twin…
Mounted Patrol Disbanded by Duluth Police Department
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department's Mounted Patrol is no more. On Saturday, Police Department officials confirmed to Fox 21 that the unit has been disbanded. They say the decision…
Love–A–Pet Day Gives Animals a New Home
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Saturday was one for the dogs at Miller Hill Subaru. Dogs and cats from Animal Allies Humane Society and Lake County Humane Society found their new families at…
