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Crews Respond to Two Fires in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Fire Department with the assistance of Chisholm and Keewatin, responded to two fires Friday, according to Hibbing Fire Marshal Bryan Fagerstrom. Around 1:45…
City Council Approves Gender Neutral Bathrooms on Park Point
DULUTH, Minn. - New bathrooms at Park Point's Lafayette Community Center will be gender neutral. During a special session Friday afternoon, Duluth city councilors voted unanimously to designate the two new…
Castile's Mother Files for Entirety of $3M Settlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The mother of slain motorist Philando Castile has filed a petition to receive nearly all of a $3 million settlement in his death. Valerie Castile's petition proposes she get $2 million, with the remaining $995,000 going to…
Walker Declares State of Emergency for 17 Counties
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker declared a State of Emergency, on July 21, for 17 counties following torrential rains that fell in western Wisconsin. Several counties will deal with potentially heavy rains once again Friday night. Gov. Walker, Adjutant…
MISSING: Kenneth Gordon, of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old Kenneth Jay Gordon. Gordon was last seen leaving the 2500 block of Rice Lake Road around 9 p.m. on…
Two Dead in Longville, Minnesota House Fire
KEGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities responded to the call of a fire around 12:30 a.m., Friday, July 21, at a residence in Kego Township, near Longville, Minnesota, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Department. Crews arrived on scene to find…
Trump Names Lawyer as New Acting Ethics Chief
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has named a veteran lawyer to oversee the government's ethics agency until a new permanent chief is selected. The Office of Government Ethics confirmed Friday that Trump designated the agency's general counsel, David J.…
3 Prison Staff Hurt in Attack by Inmate
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - Corrections officials say three security employees are recovering following an attack by an inmate at…
Democratic Superintendent Evers Files for Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic state superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor. Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a…
Police Shutdown Superior-Bound Lanes of Bong Bridge
UPDATE: Authorities have reopened the bridge as of 3:20 p.m. Police negotiators were successfully able to resolve the situation. The individual is being transported to the hospital for evaluation. DULUTH, Minn.…
Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sean Spicer, President Donald Trump’s embattled spokesman during the first six months of his presidency, is resigning his position, according to two people with…
Fundraiser to Support Duluth Police Department
DULUTH, Minn. - Two organizations are coming together Saturday, July 22 as they fundraise to support local police. Debbie and Kevin Skifstad with Shield 616 visited FOX 21 to give more…
Percy to Join Thomas at this Year's 'Day Out with Thomas' Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad (NSSR) is expecting to exceed record levels and organizers are preparing for their largest event ever. Presale numbers have already exceeded last year's numbers, according to officials. This year Thomas the Tank…
Paddle Board Company Finds New Home in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Northland company providing opportunities for families to enjoy the lake has moved to a new location. North Shore SUP has found a new home at Barkers Island. The…
Girl Attacked By Fish On Island Lake
A family is sharing a cautionary tale for people who like to go for a swim in Northland lakes. Wednesday at Island Lake a young girl was sent to…
Adults Struggle Staying on the Bench
Duluth, Minn.- Sports can be a great tool for parents to teach their kids team work and sportsmanship but sometimes the adults could use a lesson of their…
Cloquet Color Run Dedicated to Enthusiast
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Rotary Club is ready for the city's 4th annual Color Run. "It's just a really fun event we do to raise money for community…
Deadly Intersection In Cloquet To Be Reconstructed
Cloquet, Minn. The intersection of I–35 and Hwy 33 in Cloquet continues to be a problem. This as the Minnesota Department of Transportation thought they came up with an easy solution. They're…
Duluth Coffee Company Set to Open New Bar, Roasting Facility
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Coffee Company is close to opening up a new addition next to its downtown cafe. The expansion will feature a bar, showcasing…
Storm Recovery, 1 Year Later
DULUTH, Minn.- Hartley Nature Center lost thousands of trees in the storm last year, and the entire park was closed for weeks. Tom O’Rourke, the Executive Director of Hartley Nature Center says…
St. Louis River Alliance Celebrates
Duluth, Minn. The St. Louis River alliance celebrated Thursday after last months state bonding bill that passed and included millions of dollars for the estuary restoration project. The 25.4 million in funding…
New Trail to Connect Lincoln Park Middle School to Duluth Traverse
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of cyclists traded in their bikes for shovels Thursday. Volunteers with COGGS , the Duluth Composite Team, and city staff spent the evening building…
Finke's Berry Farm Nearing Final Days
CARLTON, Minn. - Through the years, hundreds of hands have helped yield thousands of strawberries near the City of Carlton. Now, the owners of Finke’s Berry Farm are preparing to say goodbye. Owners…
City of Superior Receives Large State Grant for Beach Improvements
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A plan to improve the shoreline of Lake Superior along Wisconsin point in the city of Superior is close to becoming a reality. Superior Mayor Jim Paine confirms…
Swimmers Beat the Heat at Pinehurst
CLOQUET, Minn. - A sunny day across the Northland left many looking for ways to beat the heat. Cloquet residents lined up before noon to get into the Pinehurst Beach swimming area.…
Water Safety Expo Draws a Crowd
DULUTH, Minn. - Park Point Beach was packed for the city's Water Safety Expo. Duluth Parks and Recreation teamed up with the YMCA, the National Weather Service and Minnesota Sea Grant for…
Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary to Retire Next Month
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The head of the state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection will step down next month after seven years on the job. Governor Scott Walker's office issued a news…
Speed Limits to Increase on 4 Northeastern Minnesota Highways
DULUTH, Minn. - Speed limits on four highways in northeast Minnesota will see a 5 mph increase within the next two to three weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Speed limits will increase from 55 to 60 mph,…
