News - Fox21Online

Bulldogs Boast Wins on Education Day

Duluth School District Makes Cuts to Budget

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District had a $2 million deficit going into the next fiscal year. Tuesday night, they made a decision about where to cut. The reductions…

'Habitat for Humanity' Decorates Tree for Superior Family

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A family was recently able to purchase a home through Habitat for Humanity. They're expected to move in before the end of the year. Tuesday, volunteers came…

"Make Every Child Smile" Toy Drive Giving Out Presents

DULUTH, Minn. - The "Make Every Child Smile" toy drive will be giving out presents this Thursday, December 21st. The toys will be available from 3:00 to 6:00…

Toyland Express Provides for Families in Need

DULUTH, Minn.- The Salvation Army is helping put presents under the tree for nearly 2,300 Northland families this week. Families that are going through tough times met with the non-profit…

Mother: Slender Man Stabbing Victim Slept with Scissors

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - The mother of the Wisconsin girl who survived a stabbing by her classmates aiming to please the fictional horror character Slender Man says her daughter slept with scissors under her pillow after the attack. WISN-TV reports…

1st Republican Enters Race to Complete Franken's Senate Term

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The first Republican candidate has announced a bid for Democratic Sen. Al Franken's seat in 2018. State Sen. Karin Housley launched her campaign Tuesday for the…

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Resigning After Senior Care Lapses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner is resigning. Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced Tuesday that Commissioner Ed Ehlinger would step down. Ehlinger had been head of the state's health oversight board since 2011. The announcement didn't…

Superior Council Passes New ATV, UTV, Snowmobile Trails

DULUTH, Minn.- In a 9-1 vote Tuesday night, the Superior city council voting in favor of an ordinance to allow ATVs, UTVS and snowmobiles on some city streets for an…

Maple School District to Have Referendum Vote in April

MAPLE, Wis.-Maple School District is asking its residents to vote in favor of a referendum in April. They are asking the public for about $600,000 a year over the next three years…

Evening Update 12-19-17

LOCATED: Alyssa Leonardis, of Lauderdale

UPDATE: Alyssa Leonardis was located safe and uninjured, according to the BCA. LAUDERDALE, Minn. - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is seeking the public's assistance in locating a vulnerable adult that walked away…

Amtrak train found to be traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone

DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the Amtrak engineer whose speeding train plunged off an overpass, killing at least three people, was distracted by the presence of an employee-in-training…

Wisconsin Gun Shop Theft Defendant Wants Death Sentence

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who stole a cache of firearms from a gun shop and sent a rambling anti-government manifest to the White House before going on the run wants to…

Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty to Boyfriend's Death in YouTube Stunt

HALSTAD, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her boyfriend in a videotaped stunt they planned to post to YouTube. Monalisa Perez, 20, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree…

St. Louis County Board Approves 2018 Budget

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved its 2018 budget. The budget, $397,918,261, will direct additional resources to substance abuse and mental health, in addition to the funding of core services including public health and human…

Latest: House Forced to Revote on GOP Tax Bill Wednesday

4:50 p.m. Democrats say three provisions in the Republican $1.5 trillion tax bill violate Senate rules and will likely be removed before that chamber votes on the measure. The House approved the legislation Tuesday. But this means the House will…

Bear Attacks Two Near Isabella

ISABELLA, Minn.-A 200-pound female black bear attacked two people at a residence on McDougal Lake in Isabella, at about 10:30 a.m. today. Two construction workers were working on a garage in that…

Lake Superior Art Glass Gives Options for Creative Gifts

DULUTH, Minn. - With less than a week until Christmas Day, it is time to finish Christmas gift shopping. Some local shops are happy to help with that. One in…

Duluth Pack Marks 135 Years in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland is full of history and stories of how the area was developed. One local company got its start helping the men who built the area. Duluth Pack…

Midday Update 12-19-17

An update on local news and weather.

Fire Breaks Out at Rainy Lake Oil Company Facility

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - A fire broke out Monday evening shortly after 7:00 at the Rainy Lake Oil Company operations and office in International Falls. The fire is contained…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Dungeon's End Game Store

DULUTH, Minn. - Board games are becoming more and more popular across the country and there's a store in Duluth where gamers can buy and play a wide variety…

This Year's Salvation Army Seasonal Campaigns Will Soon Be Over

DULUTH, Minn. - Only six days left for this season's Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive. Super One Foods is helping by agreeing to match up to $50,000. The match…

MISSING: David Pagel, of Virginia, Minn.

VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Virginia Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating David Roger Pagel, of Virginia. David Pagel, 49, is described as 6'1", 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes and wears glasses. David was last…

Officer-Involved Shooting Inside Minneapolis City Hall

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - An officer-involved shooting at Minneapolis City Hall is under investigation after police shot and wounded a man inside an interview room. The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. inside Room 108, which is home to multiple Minneapolis Police…