Middle School Career Day
COLERAINE, Minn. - A middle school career fair happened today at Greenway High School. Fox 21 sent staff members to talk with the kids about careers in broadcast journalism and meteorology.…
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Update: Proctor Police Chief Vacancy
[gtxvideo vid='ECzv0Pxt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ECzv0Pxt.jpg' vtitle='Update: Proctor Police Chief Vacancy'] PROCTOR, Minn. - The city of Proctor's vacant seat for police chief may not be filled anytime soon, according to Mark Casey, the city’s administrator. Casey told FOX 21 the Proctor Civil…
Duluth to Establish Safe Place For Opioid Overdoses
In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, Mayor Emily Larson announced plans for a new treatment addition.
Cloquet Police Chief Under Investigation Releases Statement
[gtxvideo vid='aoObZwEx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aoObZwEx.jpg' vtitle='Cloquet Police Chief Releases Statement'] CLOQUET, Minn. - FOX 21 learned new details Wednesday about the investigation of Cloquet's Police Chief, Steve Stracek. Stracek's complaint against him will be investigated by an outside firm -- not the…
Fuse Duluth Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Connecting Young Professionals
DULUTH, Minn. - Fuse Duluth is celebrating 12 years of connecting young professionals. The group gathered Wednesday night at Clyde Iron Works to network and celebrate with samples from local businesses. Fuse…
Reinert Named VP of Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation has named Roger Reinert its new vice president. It's a new position for the group, which will lead the day-to-day operations. The Foundation gives grants…
Gordy’s Hi-Hat Opens Up for the Season
A spring tradition carries on in the Northland.
County Seat Theater Company Recognized at State Festival
CLOQUET, Minn. - As we head into spring, what better way to fight off the puddles and mud than with a trip to the theatre! Exciting things are happening at the County Seat…
Evening Update 03-22-17
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Two Men Charged in Fatal Accident on Hwy 169
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - Criminal complaints were filed for two men, today, in Itasca County District Court. One charges Tomas Charles Cuellar, 39, of Grand Rapids, with Criminal Vehicular Homicide and another charging Bradley Gene Doree, 48, of Hill City…
Grandma's Marathon Announces Musical Acts
DULUTH, Minn.-Grandma's Marathon announced today that three huge 90s bands will play "Rock the Big Top" party June 16th in Canal Park. Everclear, Vertical Horizon, and Fastball will be playing some of…
Drug Bust in Eveleth, 3 Arrested
EVELETH, Minn. - Members of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed three search warrants on March 21, 2017, which resulted in three arrests. These individuals were arrested for various drug and weapons charges. As a result…
Duluth to Participate in Earth Hour on March 25
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth will be participating along with millions around the world on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to commemorate Earth Hour. For one hour, the lights on the Aerial Lift Bridge and…
House GOP Lines Up Tuition Tax Credit, Social Security Help
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - House Republicans are aiming to exempt more Social Security income from taxes as part of a $1.35 billion tax relief bill. That provision was the highlight of Republicans' tax bill released Wednesday. The bill would…
Target Celebrates Stretch Marks in New Swimwear Campaign
NEW YORK (AP) - Target is celebrating the stretch mark as a thing of beauty. The chain has launched a swimwear campaign on social media that features four models in unretouched images as it promotes a focus on inclusivity. Social…
Police: 2 Injured in Wisconsin Shooting, Schools on Lockdown
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting has critically injured two people in northern Wisconsin, and area schools and a hospital are on lockdown. Dozens of police cars and emergency vehicles were responding after a shooting was reported Wednesday…
Budget Fights Brew as Legislature Starts Assembling Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers' budget-setting spree is in full swing. Cuts to state agencies and big tax breaks began to materialize this week as House and Senate Republicans started releasing detailed budget plans with a $1.65 billion…
Empty Bowl Auction Opens
DULUTH, Minn.-Second Harvest’s Empty Bowl Auction officially opened today. The auction features bowls crafted by area artists. Proceeds help benefit the Northern Lakes Food Bank. The actual empty bowl event will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
Former Sen. Feingold Launches New Advocacy Campaign
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold is starting a new nonprofit political advocacy group focused on voters' rights, campaign finance reform, protecting the independence of the U.S. Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College. Feingold announced the…
Red Cross in Need of Type O Negative and AB Blood Donors
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors, after severe winter weather in areas of the country caused around 250 blood drives to cancel in March alone. Type…
2017 Commercial Shipping Season Kicks Off Today
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2017 commercial shipping season started this morning, just after sunrise. The Roger Blough was the first ship to pass beneath the lift bridge and begin her journey the…
Wastewater Treatment is Focus of World Water Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22 with a different theme each year. In 2017, the focus is on wastewater treatment. The City of Superior's wastewater…
Animal Allies Educating Northland Youth
DULUTH, Minn. - Some say seeing is believing. Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth is looking to educate Northland youth by making way into classrooms, to teach hands-on. Twenty-five years later,…
Aquatic Invasive Species Course
Duluth, Minn Invasive species have caught the attention of the St. Louis River Alliance and there doing what they can to take on the issue before it gets worse. Ordinary citizens…
Superior To Invest In Local Attractions
Superior, Wis Tonight the City of Superior is looking to make a splash in the tourism industry by revamping two of its most treasured pieces of land. Wisconsin Point will finally…
Seminar Held to Help Duluthians Understand Utility Bills
DULUTH, Minn. - For anyone having a hard understanding their utility bill, the Citizens Utility Board was in Duluth today to help. The statewide organization held seminars at the Coppertop Church and…
Great Outdoors: UMD’s Clean Snowmobile Team Takes 3rd in National Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - Living in the Northland, most people have seen and heard snowmobiles buzzing through the snow during the winter months. Over at UMD, a group of students has…
Gordy's Hosts Charity Fundraiser Before Opening
CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet opens for the season tomorrrow. The restaurant hosted a fundraiser tonight, allowing the highest bidders to enjoy a private party at the famous diner, all while…
Lake Superior College Students Awarded Toolboxes
DULUTH, Minn. - Three Lake Superior College students were awarded a toolbox today that they can use to complete their machine tool program and work professionally in the field. The Machine…
Evening Update 03-21-17
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