Winter Fun on the Snowy Trails
DULUTH, Minn. - For this week's Active Adventures FOX 21 hit the snowy trails with The Duluth Experience. Dave Grandmaison, Co-Owner and CEO, took FOX 21's William Seay snowshoeing for the…
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Update in Duluth Murder Case
DULUTH, Minn.-The suspect in a October murder case in Duluth has plead not guilty to second-degree murder. Aaron Humphreys, 42, entered the plea yesterday in connection with his involvement in a shooting on the 2000 Block of West Superior Street.…
Public Scoping for Proposed Withdrawal of Federal Minerals in Rainy River Watershed
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, January 13, 2017, the U.S. Forest Service published a notice of intent (NOI) in the Federal Register to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to study the proposed 20-year withdrawal of federal minerals on the Superior…
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson's 2017 Outlook
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has officially made it one year on the job as the city's top leader. Larson says she’s proud of a year full of creating, mending and…
Weekend Spotlight 1-12-17
Twin Ports Weekend Spotlight for 1/12/17.
8th Annual More Cowbell Fundraiser
Duluth, Minn After tonight hundreds might be having dreams of cowbells ringing It was the 8th annual "more cow bell" fundraiser benefiting the northern lights foundation. The foundation raises…
Lift Bridge Opened to Vehicle Traffic 87 Years Ago
87 years ago, the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge opened for automobile traffic for the very first time. Hundreds of cars used it on that very first day and now over two million…
Duluth Mayor Meets With Local NAACP Leaders
Duluth, Minn Mayor Larson met local NAACP leaders in our area It was a chance for the community to come together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.…
Health Premium Relief Bill Passed by Senate
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's Senate has passed a bill providing relief for massive health insurance premium hikes. Thursday's action on a major priority in the 2017 legislative session, doesn't mean the work is over. The House is expected to…
Maurices Lays Off 25 Employees in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-Ascena Retail Group, which owns Maurices, announced today that they eliminated 165 positions across the country including 25 corporate positions in Duluth. Fox 21 has been told, that the company’s…
Hockey Filled Thursday in the Northland
Preview of all the games happening Thursday night, Jan 12.
Essar Minnesota Sues Essar Global
NASHWAUK, Minn.-Essar Steel of Minnesota has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Essar Global, the company that owns it. Essar of Minnesota is claiming they paid their parent company about $1.1…
Evening News Update 01-12-17
Your latest local news and weather forecast.
Hermantown Church Helps Red Cross with Annual Blood Drive
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Peace in Christ Lutheran Church held a blood drive today to help support the American Red Cross. After the holiday season and recent cold weather, the…
Snow Blower Sales Increasing with Steady Snowfall
DULUTH, Minn. - Snow blowers have gotten quite a work out this season. Duluth has seen nearly 40 inches of snow since November. Denny's Lawn and Garden has seen increased sales…
Emily Larson’s 2017 Duluth Outlook
2017 Duluth Outlook
Bill Would Allow Another 2 Hours of 2018 Super Bowl Drinking
ST. PAUL (AP) - Fans attending next year's Super Bowl in Minneapolis could squeeze in an extra two hours of celebratory drinking. A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers introduction a bill, Thursday, that would allow bars to stay open until…
School Closings and Delays for 01-13-17
Two Hour Late Start: Indus Schools Northwoods School in Minong Solon Springs South Shore School District
Health Care Group Demands More Money for Opioid Prevention
MADISON (AP) - A health care advocacy group wants Governor Scott Walker and Republican lawmakers to devote more money into a program to screen high school students for drug abuse. Walker has called a special legislative session to pass 11…
Study: Trace Medications, Chemicals May Be Harming Fish
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency study finds trace levels of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals may be harming fish in Minnesota rivers and lakes. Recent studies found a variety of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals in Minnesota…
Fire Deaths in Minnesota Drop to Second-Lowest Level Ever
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Authorities report that one person died in the morning hours of January 12, at an apartment fire in Mound. This is the first fire fatality of 2017 for the state of Minnesota, and it comes on…
Man Paroled in Minnesota Charged in Fatal Nebraska Shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A man released on parole less than two years ago for a Minnesota slaying has been charged with fatally shooting an Omaha woman and injuring her fiance last fall. Omaha police say 31-year-old Tyeric Lessley was…
Trial Set for Ex-Milwaukee Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Attorneys in the case of a former Milwaukee police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man have told a judge there will be a June trial. The agreement between District Attorney John Chisholm and defense attorney…
Essentia Helps Provide New Service at Chester Bowl
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chester Bowl Ski Hill in Duluth is now home to a brand new service this season, thanks to a generous grant from the…
Fairlawn Mansion Offers Flashlight Tours for Friday the 13th
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Friday the 13th is just around the corner and Fairlawn Mansion is ready to celebrate. There will be flashlight tours offered on Friday to see the mansion in a…
Duck Confit Salad with Ledge Rock Grille
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – For this week’s Cooking Connection, we worked with Chef Alex from the Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages. Chef Alex showed FOX 21’s William Seay how…
Driver of Stolen Vehicle in Labor, 7 Children Inside
RAMSEY, Minn. (AP) - Police in a Twin Cities suburb say they found a driver of a minivan in labor and seven children, some with mouths taped shut, in a vehicle officers suspected was stolen. Authorities say an officer stopped…
Two Arrested Following Discovery of Meth Lab on Iron Range
CHISHOLM - Wednesday around 5:20 p.m. the Chisholm Police Department reported to a suspicious activity call on the 500 block of 4th St. NW. The investigation soon lead to the address of 511 4th St. NW where officers discovered what…
Hockey Night in Superior
SUPERIOR, WIS.- After being postponed last week because of severe cold, hockey players of all ages braved the temps for the first ever Hockey Night…
Duluth Sees Increase in Tourism Tax Dollars
Once again, the city of Duluth saw an increase in their tourism tax dollars. Receipts from the hotel/motel tax are up over 10% for January through November of 2016. The food and…
