Families in Need Get Gift of Transportation
DULUTH, Minn. - Families in need got the gift of transportation thanks to Community Action Duluth and local NAPA Autocare Centers who partnered to give three worthy families a new car. The…
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Flu Cases on Rise in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Winter may be winding down, but flu season is still going strong. Doctors at St. Luke's in Duluth say they've seen an increase in flu cases over the last…
Lake Superior Surfers Hang Ten
DULUTH, Minn. - Surfers were hanging ten on Lake Superior early Wednesday morning. About seven or eight surfers waxed their boards, and hit the water near Stoney Point. They were there... making a…
SPECIAL REPORT: Canadian Connection Part 2
Join us on Thursday after My Kitchen Rules, for a special report on the Canadian Connection with FOX 21’s Brett Scott. We’ll take a look at how important our neighbors to the north are to our local economies, and just…
Fire Breaks Out in Superior Home
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Around 8:36 a.m., Wednesday morning, the Superior Fire Department and other first responders, responded to a structure fire in the 2300 block of John Avenue.…
South St. Paul School District Notified of Sexual Abuse by Former Teacher
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. - The South St. Paul School District has been notified of a claim of sexual abuse by a former Lincoln Elementary School teacher. Forty-year-old Aric Babbitt, was found dead along with his husband, Matthew Deyo, in…
Republicans Push for Carbon Tax to Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON (AP) - A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help combat the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker…
"Jump Rope For Heart" Joins Joy With Movement at Duluth Charter School
DULUTH, Minn. -- Jumping rope is a timeless tradition for school kids wanting a fun way to exercise. But students at the Duluth Edison Charter Schools Northstar Academy (DECS) are jumping rope…
Wisconsin Senate Passes Marijuana Extract Bill
MADISON (AP) - The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make it legal to use a marijuana extract to treat seizures. The measure legalizes possession of cannabidiol oil with a doctor's certification. The chapter adopted the bill…
Dayton Says Prostate Surgery Won't Slow Him Down
ST. PAUL (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton says he's confident his upcoming prostate cancer surgery won't hinder his remaining two years in office. The Democratic governor is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on March 2. Dayton revealed…
Bemidji Foster Parents Learn to Treat Opiate-Addicted Babies
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - A new training program in Bemidji is teaching foster parents how to wean infants off opioid addictions in their homes. Minnesota Public Radio reports the program was started by Alyssa Bruning, a registered nurse at the…
Duluth Schools Superintendent Looking for New Job
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Public Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth is a finalist for that same position for Independent School District 728 in the Twin Cities area. That district includes schools in Elk River, Ostego,…
Lawyers: Castile was Reaching for Gun when Officer Shot Him
ST. PAUL (AP) - Attorneys for a Minnesota police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man during a traffic stop say Philando Castile's gun was accessible and that he was reaching for it when he was killed. The Star…
Walker Set to Deliver Budget Address
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - After years of deep cuts, K-12 public schools and the University of Wisconsin stand to be big winners under Gov. Scott Walker's proposed state budget. Now all Walker has to do is convince lukewarm fellow Republicans…
Minnesota Lawmaker Starts Long-shot Bid to Legalize Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-A Minnesota Democrat says it's time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana use. The state passed a tightly controlled medical marijuana law in 2014. It bans using the plant form, and is only available to residents…
Demolisher of Home of Wetterling Killer Gives Lot to City
ANNANDALE, Minn. (AP) - A real estate developer who demolished the Minnesota home of the man who killed Jacob Wettlerling in 1989 says he is giving the vacant lot to the city of Annandale. Developer Tim Thone said Tuesday the…
Night Out with Chocolate Supports Arc Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Local chefs are getting creative by combining chocolate with courses of a meal. The 20th Annual Chocolate After Dark event will include chocolate creations from featured local chefs,…
School Closings & Delays 2-8-17
School closings & delays for Wednesday, February 8, 2017: 2-hr Delay: Watersmeet Schools
Great Outdoors: Ice Climbing
DULUTH, Minn. - Ice climbing in the Northland is a sport that's always popular during the winter. In this week’s edition of FOX 21's Great Outdoors, we tag along with UMD ice climbing…
Two Saved in Superior Apartment Fire
UPDATE: Both victims of this fire are currently in intensive care units. A male victim, Ronald Stark, is in critical condition at the burn unit at Miller Dwan, and a female victim, Kellie Cook is listed in stable condition, but…
Local Hospitals React to Immigration Ban
DULUTH, Minn. - Area hospitals are taking a wait and see approach to the temporary immigration ban and they vow to help their patients and staff in whatever ways they can. St. Luke's…
Emergency Personnel Deal with Snowy Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. - First responders not only have traffic to deal with when heading to an emergency, but they also have to deal with less than ideal conditions when the weather gets…
Proctor Athletic Facilities Referendum Passed
PROCTOR, Minn. - Proctor residents have voted to pass a referendum to pay for a new hockey arena and multi–functional turf field. The referendum was approved with 1159 votes in favor and…
Paid Sick Leave Debate Continues
DULUTH, Minn.-The debate for whether employers should offer paid sick leave raged on at a community forum in Duluth today. Representatives from various organizations and businesses attended the event including the…
Governor Dayton to Have Surgery on Prostate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced today he plans to undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. He revealed the diagnosis late last month…
Proctor Set to Vote on New Sports Facility
PROCTOR, Minn.-Tonight Proctor residents are voting on whether to pay for a new hockey arena and multi-functional turf field. The facility would cost about $12 million. School…
Endi Apartments Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting
DULUTH, Minn. -- A housing project that’s been more than two years in the making is celebrating its grand opening on London Road in Duluth. Developers and city leaders cut the ribbon…
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St. Louis County Closer to Supporting National Forest Mining
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County commissioners are one step closer to approving a resolution in favor of copper mining in the Superior National Forest. Commissioners heard arguments both for and against…
More People Celebrating Pet Birthdays
DULUTH, Minn. - For many, dogs and cats are more than pets, they're part of the family. More and more pet owners treat their furry friends as such. Joanne Elliott, owner of…
