Mixing Up Holiday Cocktails with Vikre Distillery
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Cooking Connection, FOX 21's Brett Scott stopped by Vikre Distillery located in Duluth's Canal Park to test out a few holiday cocktails. Visitor Experience and…
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Kangaroo Visits FOX 21 Ahead of Ice Fishing Show
DULUTH, Minn. - The Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show is opening up Friday at the DECC. A big attraction will be an exhibit full of exotic animals. Kevin Vogel, the…
Northland Doctors Discuss Ethical Patient Care
DULUTH, Minn.- Northland medical professionals are discussing ethical issues when treating patients with pain or addiction. The goal of the Medical Ethics Conference is to make sure patients are being treated fairly.…
Rise in Impaired Driving During Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn.-Last year in Minnesota 74 people died due to alcohol involved crashes, on Wednesday 74 holiday gifts were handed out at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The event is part of the Towards…
Superior Carnegie Library has Purchase Offer
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Carnegie Library has received a purchase offer from a North Carolina architect. The building has sat vacant since 1991, 90 years after it was first built. The building could be sold for $125,000. Bob Swanson, of the Friends…
Aerial Lift Bridge Malfunction Causes Brief Delay
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is raised and lowered a lot. But just like any piece of equipment the bridge can malfunction. Last Friday a 1,000 foot ship couldn't pass…
Midday Update 12-7-17
An update on local news and weather.
Sen. Al Franken Announces His Resignation Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
WASHINGTON - Senator Al Franken has announced his resignation from the United States Senate. During a scheduled speech on the senate floor, Senator Al Franken announced he…
Morning Update 12-7-17
An update on local news and weather.
Franken Faces New Allegations, Weighing Future
WASHINGTON-Minnesota Democrat Al Franken, facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct and vanishing support from fellow Democrats, appears to be on the brink of resigning from the Senate. Franken scheduled an announcement for Thursday at 10:45 a.m. which will be aired…
Man Finds 22-Year-Old Message in Bottle in Lake Superior
It's a story of friendship made in a way that you just don't hear about often, and a message that took more than two decades…
7th annual Evening of the ARTS for CHOICE, unlimited
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday was the 7th annual Evening of the ARTS for Choice, unlimited. Choice, unlimited is a day program that helps adults with disabilities find employment and inclusion in their local…
Northland Finnish community celebrates 100 years of independence
DULUTH, Minn. - December 6 Finland's Independence Day, and Northlanders were celebrating. Wednesday is the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence from Russia in 1917. Northlanders filled the Great Hall at The Depot to celebrate…
Denfeld Hockey Team Adopts Families For Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. - The Denfeld High School hockey team is making Christmas a little brighter for Northland families again this year. The guys hit the isles at Target…
Norshor Theatre Renovations Coming Along
DULUTH, Minn. -It's been 18 months since the major renovations began at the historic Norshor Theatre in downtown Duluth. About 50 people got an update and went on a tour to see how the…
Volunteers Spend Their Day of Caring At Safe Haven Shelter & Resource Center
DULUTH, Minn. - United Way's Day of Caring lets volunteers pitch in at local non-profits by doing what they do best, volunteer. Safe Haven in Duluth works with women and children who have been…
One Northlander is Helping Wildfire Responders
DULUTH, Minn.- One Northlander with the American Red Cross packed up to lend a hand in with the growing wildfires in Southern California. Tony Guerra said helping this time of year means…
New Business to Open at Gander Mountain Spot in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Hiring signs are up at the old Gander Mountain site in Hermantown indicating they are about to open again. The store closed over the summer, but now it looks like its…
Trump Says Government Shutdown Possible, Blames Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that a government shutdown was possible this weekend because Democrats were demanding to have “illegal immigrants pouring into our country,” tossing incendiary rhetoric onto a…
Wildfires Continue to Ravage Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire erupted in Los Angeles’ exclusive Bel-Air section Wednesday as yet another part of Southern California found itself under siege from an outbreak of…
Bent Paddle Relocating Taproom, as Brewery Continues to Expand
DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company (BPBC) announced plans for a new taproom earlier this year, but details were not finalized. The brewery has officially announced relocation plans that will move their taproom into a historic space just across…
19 Arrested in Major Wisconsin Drug Bust
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Nineteen people have been arrested following an investigation into the distribution of heroin and fentanyl in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) partnered with local and federal law enforcement to arrest 19…
New Northern Pike Fishing Regulations Coming in Spring 2018
MINNESOTA - Anglers and spearers going after northern pike this winter can prepare for new regulations that will be in effect for the spring fishing opener on Minnesota's inland waters. The new regulations on inland…
Superior Shelter to Receive Multiple Puppies from Texas
SUPERIOR, Minn. - In the coming days the Douglas County Humane Society in Superior will be receiving a litter of perfect presents just in time for the holidays. The shelter announced earlier…
Midday Update 12-6-17
An update on local news and weather.
Trump Declares Jerusalem Israel Capital, Smashing US Policy
Palestinians burn a poser of President Donald Trump during a protest in Bethlehem, West Bank, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2017. President Trump forged ahead Tuesday with plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital despite intense Arab, Muslim,…
