COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- A fire in the woods near Split Rock Lighthouse caused the entire historic site to shut down and evacuate on Tuesday. This was the fiery scene surrounding the landmark, captured and shared by Split Rock Lighthouse…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A combat veteran turned UMD student shared his experience overseas and the hardships he has faced while transitioning into scholar life. Jacob Heytens gave a speech at the college as a part…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Construct Tomorrow hosted a two-day event at the DECC this week. The event allowed local students to get hands-on experience and learn about new job opportunities. Students could lay bricks, set tiles…
PROCTOR, Minn. -- A juvenile male is being questioned after Proctor High School went on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a potential threat involving a weapon in the school's Media Center, according to Proctor Police Chief Kent Gaidis. Authorities say 911…
Preparations are already underway for a potentially early and serious wildfire season in Minnesota. The Superior National Forest may be among the regions particularly vulnerable and the agency will be applying for new federal funds to help prevent and reduce…
ASHLAND, Wis. - The president of Ashland’s Northland College said it was a perfect storm that led to Monday’s urgent plea to the community for financial help. The liberal arts institution of 132 years…
(AP) -- Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national…
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College is taking a new approach when it comes to scheduling classes. Students are now able to register for classes a whole year in advance instead…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The future of Park Point’s landscape is uncertain. Mayor Roger Reinert said more than 20 properties on the world's longest freshwater sandbar have been purchased by a member of the Cargill…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are investigating after a person "brandished" a firearm near a playground of an after-school program. The Family Freedom Center said a "suspicious" person approached one of its teens with the firearm while outside with the…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tonight was the Duluth Art Institute's last event before they leave The Depot. Art lovers joined together for Art Night Out, a social event celebrating the closing of two exhibits, Allison…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tonight at the DECC, you could try your hand with some of the tools and skills needed to work in construction. Duluth Construction Career Night is an opportunity for anyone interested…
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The city of Virginia and its AFSCME Local 454 employees have reached a tentative contract agreement. See below for press releases from City Administrator Britt See-Benes and AFSCME Local…
After directing cruel chants at a Duluth Marshall basketball player, some students at Crosby-Ironton high school are being disciplined. It happened at last Thursday's game, when Crosby-Ironton was playing Marshall's girls team. Students in a section of Crosby-Ironton's fans chanted…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Future graduates of Lake Superior College are preparing for life after school. The college held a Grad Fair Tuesday as a way to remind students that there is still plenty to…
UPDATE (March 12, 1:15 p.m.) -- A 16-year-old girl who went missing from her house in Bigfork has been found safe. The Itasca County Sheriff's Office canceled the alert for Alissa Plieseis on Tuesday afternoon. They thank everyone who assisted in…
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump hope to clinch their parties’ presidential nominations with dominant victories in a slate of state primaries on Tuesday as the 2024 fight for the White House moves into a new phase. Neither Biden, a Democrat,…
DULTUH, Minn. -- With sunshine and 60 degrees in the northland, many are planning and preparing their spring gardens. FOX 21 checked in with Tabatha Beier, owner of A+ Garden Center, to see how they're getting ready for the spring planting…
TACONITE, Minn. -- An 87-year-old woman from Taconite is dead after a fatal crash last night on Highway 169. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, it was a two vehicle accident in Taconite. The other driver was a 16-year-old man…
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone Minnesota has grown a lot over its 25-year history, but one thing has stayed the same-- its mission, which is to provide a safe home…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Marshall's five month search for a new Head of School is over. They found their next leader in Anthony Pisapia. He served most recently in Wilmington Delaware where he was Associate Head of School at Tower…
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Mentoring day, a transition conference for secondary students with disabilities, was held on Monday at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. Roughly 300 students from 14 school districts gathered…
DULUTH, Minn. -- "All of a sudden we could get dumped on by two feet of snow, I've seen it happen every so often up here,” said Lakewalk hiker, Dan Anderson. This weather is great, it…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The West Duluth Branch Library held a ribbon-cutting Monday to celebrate upgrades. The upgrades consisted of a new service desk, a new computer center, new shelving and a new…
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Monday's incredibly warm weather, some people gave up on ever pulling out the ice fishing rods again--so why not pull out a five-iron instead? Those with the itch had…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spirit Mountain is wrapping up their 2023-2024 season this weekend. The resort will say goodbye this Saturday, March 16th by hosting their annual Spirit Mountain Annual Spring Happening or SMASH as they call it. That will involve…
EAGAN, Minn.- (AP) Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartney announced on social media. Atlanta…
The spring fire danger is highest during the time between the snow melting and vegetation springing up in Wisconsin and Minnesota. With the lack of snow this past winter, the risk for wildfires is higher this spring. As of Monday…
UPDATE (March 11, 11:50 a.m.) -- The person who went missing and found dead 3 days later at Pattison Park in the Town of Superior has been identified. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the person is 65-year-old Kim Creager…
