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Former GOP Party Chair Downey Enters 2018 Race for Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's former Republican party chairman is running for governor. Keith Downey announced his 2018 campaign for the open seat on Monday. Downey is a former state representative who recently left the state party after serving two terms as…
Minnesota Researchers Make Progress in Fish Cryopreservation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a breakthrough in the cryopreservation of fish, which could help preserve specie and repopulate the ocean. The Minnesota Daily reports that researchers are using gold nanoparticles and lasers to…
One Dead After Crash in Makinen Township
MAKINEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. - One person is dead after a crash Sunday evening in the 9300 Block of the Vermillion Trail in Makinen Township. Authorities say 29-year-old Rai Walden was pronounced dead…
Special Report: The Science, Madness Behind Potholes
DULUTH, Minn. - It's the same old problem that plagues the Northland year after year – those tire- eating, car-breaking potholes. In a special report, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger introduces…
DIY Pirate Ship Sets Sail On Minnesota Lake
On the Iron Range, one family has taken playtime to a whole new level. They’ve created a do-it-yourself project that’s captured an entire town’s attention. A…
Victim Identified In Fatal Boating Accident; Driver Faces Criminal Charges
ELLSBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A criminal investigation is underway after a late-night boat ride for four friends on a lake in St. Louis County turned fatal. Ann…
Beloved School Secretary Retires After Working for 41 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- Sherry Holten worked as the secretary of Homecroft Elementary school for more than four decades, but retired from the long stint June of this year. "It’s a huge…
Avenue C Restaurant Approved for Outdoor Seating
CLOQUET, Minn. - Avenue C Restaurant will be the latest Cloquet business to offer outdoor seating for customers. Avenue C's outdoor patio area is still under construction, but…
Cloquet Skate Park Closer to Becoming a Reality
CLOQUET, Minn. - The potential new Cloquet skate park got one step closer to becoming a reality after the city council voted to accept bids for its construction. The skate…
Lakeside Garden Tour Enjoyed By Dozens
DULUTH, Minn. - Five homeowners in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood showed off their beautiful lawns at the first ever Garden Tour. Dozens attended the fundraiser, learning about a variety of flowering plants…
Storm Cleanup Continues in Fredenberg Township
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Storm cleanup continues in Fredenberg Township. The community there was hit hard Friday evening by damaging winds from severe thunderstorms. Friday night's storm caused damage to homes…
Storm Blows Through Northland Leaving Many Without Power
FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP, Minn.- Andrew Schlichting was in Fredenberg township visiting his parents when the storm rolled in, Friday night. "Kind of came out of nowhere. Just a solid wall of rain. And…
25th Annual Taste of Greece is Back
DULUTH, Minn.- The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church held its 25th annual Greek Food Festival It’s a fundraiser that started out serving just 200 people, that has grown into a…
Man Dies Fishing on Lake Superior
ASHLAND, Wis. - An Ashland man died Friday while fishing on Lake Superior. According to Ashland County Sheriffs, the man, 62m went fishing by himself Friday and was supposed to return by 1:00 p.m. His truck and boat trailer…
Lumberjack World Championships Gets Underway in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wisc. - The Lumberjack World Championships kicked off in Hayward on Thursday. Around 130 lumberjack athletes competed in several different logging–based challenges, complete with chopping, sawing, climbing and logrolling. "You do…
Ojibwe Language Camp Helps Pass on Culture and Heritage to Next Generation
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn.- The Language and culture of the Ojibwe has been fading after generations of tribal members had been forced to assimilate into European-American culture. "I don’t know the…
Lumberjack World Championships gets chopping in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. - This weekend Hayward is the lumberjack capital of the world, as the Wisconsin town hosts the annual Lumberjack World Championships. Fox 21 photojournalist Graham Hakala gives us a look.
A Look Back at the 2016 Windstorm
DULUTH, Minn.-One year ago today, crews from across the area were cleaning up the Northland after a devastating windstorm swept through the area. Today we spoke with one Minnesota Power about what…
Grand Motel Sold to Acme Tools
DULUTH, Minn. - The Grand Motel has been sold in West Duluth to make way for an expansion of an existing business. Acme Tools purchased property June 30 to make way for…
Blind Pig Lease Up for Sale
DULUTH, Minn.-The restaurant The Blind Pig will not be renewing its lease according to a local real estate listing. After opening in October on East Superior Street, Realtor Greg Follmer tells…
Big Changes Could be Coming to Ashland Waterfront
ASHLAND, Wis. - Some big changes could be coming to Ashland’s waterfront in the near future. The Hotel Chequamegon is looking at expanding its operations to include a new brewpub, distillery, and…
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau Resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau has resigned from her position as police chief at the request of Mayor Betsy Hodges. Resignation Statement from Chief Harteau "Over the 30+ years that I’ve served as a police officer in the City of Mpls,…
Lakeside Garden Tour Happening Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Sunday, July 23, the Lakeside Lester Park Community Club in Duluth is hoping to see hundreds make their way through the first ever Lakeside Garden Tour. Event…
Taste of Greece This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-Tomorrow, the 25th annual “Taste of Greece” by 12 Holy Apostles Church, kicks off at Marshall School in Duluth. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. It will feature Greek Dancing,…
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…
