What You Should Have In Your Car's Winter Survival Kit
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts are reminding people to take this extreme cold weather seriously. When traveling, having a winter survival kit in your vehicle could save your life. At Ace Hardware…
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Franken Officially Resigns from Senate
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Sen. Al Franken has officially resigned from the Senate. The Minnesota Democrat formally resigned Tuesday afternoon. It comes nearly a month after he announced his plans to leave Congress after a swirl of sexual misconduct allegations that began…
3 Likely Hypothermia Deaths in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating three possible hypothermia deaths that occurred over the New Year's weekend. The cases include the death of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in a Madison parking…
Wisconsin Farmers Allowed to Grow Hemp, Still Face Barriers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Industrial hemp is an option for Wisconsin farmers for the first time since lawmakers lifted a ban on the crop this fall. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection…
Fire Causes Significant Damage at Home Being Remodeled on Old Hwy 61
MIDWAY TWP, Minn. - Any early morning fire Tuesday, caused significant damage to a home in the 5300 block of Old Hwy 61 in Midway Township, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. According to authorities, the 911 call…
GOP's Bachmann Mulling Bid for Franken's Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ One-time Republican presidential contender and former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's considering a run for Sen. Al Franken's seat. Franken resigned Tuesday after a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations starting in November. His replacement,…
Midday Update 1-2-18
An update on local news and weather.
Northland Uncovered Year in Review
As we begin 2018, FOX 21 is taking a trip back in time to enjoy some of the Northland Uncovered features we brought you in 2017.
Morning Update 1-2-18
An update on local news and weather.
Knowing Your Neighbors: 9 Round
DULUTH, Minn. - Kicking, punching, jump rope, getting your heartbeat going – 9 Round is a gym in Duluth with a true fighting spirit. “We don’t have formal class…
Firefighter Discusses Cold Weather Concerns
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Sub zero temperatures can be dangerous for anyone outside for very long. Firefighters have to do their job in all kinds of extreme conditions including dangerously cold weather.…
Twin Ports Cyclery Goes Out For A Ride
DULUTH, Minn. - Twin Ports Cyclery hosted its 40th annual New Year's Day Ride and Potluck. Organizers say the ride and potluck are more for the camaraderie. It's not considered an…
Northland Couple Welcomes Baby On New Year's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Well it's a new year and with that comes a new baby for one Northland couple who welcomed their bundle of joy on New Year's Day. Little Charles Everett…
Midday Update 1-1-18
An update on local news and weather.
New Laws Take Effect Today for 2018
(KMSP) - There are five new laws going into effect Jan. 1, including one that honors fallen officers. According to the Minnesota House of Representatives, the new law allows for special license plates that honor fallen officers. Drivers can purchase…
As Smith heads to DC, questions linger over her replacement
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - After a crazy year in Minnesota politics, 2018 will start with Democrats and Republicans squabbling over the next lieutenant governor and what it means for control of the Senate. Republican Sen. Michelle Fischbach is poised…
Life Coach Presents Tips on Being the Best "You" in 2018
DULUTH, Minn. - As 2018 begins, many Northlanders will be looking to improve themselves in different ways. For this week's Coffee Conversation we talked with Executive Coach Pam Solberg-Tapper about ways to…
Milwaukee hunter dies after falling out of tree stand
GREENFIELD, Wis. (AP) - A Milwaukee man is dead after falling out of a tree stand while hunting in Sauk County on Sunday. The sheriff's office says 50-year-old Jacob Herr was wearing a safety harness, but it had not been…
Man injured in New Year's shooting at bar in Racine
RACINE, Wis. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a New Year's shooting at a bar in Racine. Police responded to Curmudgeon's bar shortly before 2 a.m. Monday. Bar employee Jeff Dandeneau told WITI-TV that bar patrons were celebrating the new year…
Self-inflicted shooting prompts lockdown of emergency room
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. (AP) - A hospital emergency room in the Twin Cities area was put on a temporary lockdown over the weekend after a self-inflicted shooting in a restroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the incident happened Saturday night…
Morning Update 1-1-18
An update on local news and weather.
Essentia Health Welcomes New Year’s Baby
DULUTH, Minn. - The Birthplace at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed its first baby of the New Year. Little Charles Everett Dreier made his entrance into the world at 2:13 a.m. His proud parents are Susanna Schafter and Nathan…
Duluth Children's Museum Celebrates New Year's Eve
DULUTH, Minn. - Even though they may take place earlier in the day, New Year's celebrations are for kids too. The Duluth Children's Museum hosted its fifth annual New Year's Eve…
Beaner's Central Coffeehouse Brings In 2018 With A Bash
DULUTH, Minn. - If you usually spend New Year's Eve at your favorite bar waiting for the clock to strike midnight, Beaner's Central Coffeehouse in Duluth has another option for you. This…
New Year's Resolutions Aren't For Everyone
DULUTH, Minn. - Annie Nielsen is from Maine, but is ringing in the new year in Duluth. Nielsen spent this New Year's Eve bundling up and braving the cold to check out the…
Junior Naturalists Get A Lesson In Identifying Animals During Winter
CARLTON, Minn. - The cold is not keeping some dedicated "junior naturalists" from learning about the outdoors this this weekend from the warmth of a classroom. They showed up…
