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Enbridge Cutting Workforce
DULUTH, Minn.-Enbridge is making some cuts to its job force across the country, including some in the Northland. According to a Reuters report, the layoffs were decided after purchasing Spectra Energy Corporation out of Houston. Enbridge officials told FOX 21 today, they…
Award-Winning Actress Visits UMD for Movie Screening
DULUTH, Minn. - This evening an award-winning actress is stopping at the University of Minnesota - Duluth for the screening of a movie she appeared in. "Tangerine" will be shown at 7:00 p.m.…
Gronseth Comments on Job Search Endeavors
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth School Superintendent Bill Gronseth provided a statement about his recent search endeavors stating, "A superintendent search is a long process. In view of the delays and less than positive support of a minority of the board…
Texas Roadhouse Creating Dockside Favorites
DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders are currently recognizing Lent and Texas Roadhouse wants these folks to know the restaurant is not just a steakhouse. Jeff Fort, the Managing Partner at Texas Roadhouse, says there…
4 Killed, Including Officer is Rothschild, Schofield, Weston shooting
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities have now confirmed an Everest Metro Police Officer was one of four killed following three shooting incidents Wednesday. Everest Metro Police Chief confirmed the fatalities during an evening press conference. He said a single suspect…
Duluth Man Gets 20 Years for Role in Hermantown Drive-By Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man involved in a Hermantown drive-by shooting back in September has received a 20-year prison sentence this morning, according to St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin. Last month, a St. Louis County jury found 47-year-old…
World Water Day
Superior, Wis Today was world water day. 150 miles of sewer, drains 4 million gallons of water directly to the superior water treatment plant daily. The public was allowed on site for…
New Real Estate Coming To The Water
Duluth, Minn New lake front property will soon be available for an experience like none other in Duluth. The Duluth City Council voted unanimously to allow Hoff & Giuliani to begin…
UMD Students Celebrate Anniversary of Legal Access to Birth Control
DULUTH, Minn. - 45 years ago the Supreme Court legalized the use of birth control for non–married couples. Today, students at UMD celebrated the anniversary of that decision…
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.…
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
Your latest local headlines and weather forecast.
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…
