Miller Hill Mall Busy
Duluth, Minn What do people do when it's this cold, they go shopping. Miller Hill Mall was littered with shoppers on the last weekend before Christmas which is known to be a very busy time to shop. If they weren’t…
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Dangerously Cold Air On The Way Tonight
Duluth, Minn Mother Nature continues to tighten her grip on the Northland. But it looks like conditions will change for the better sooner than later. As another snow storm comes and goes it's what's left behind that is a cause…
Fire Fighters Ring Bell For Salvation Army
Duluth, Minn The cold temps didn't stop the Hermantown fire department from giving back. Today they were out at Sam’s Club ringing the bell to help with the Red Kettle campaign. Instead of the normal red kettle the fire department…
Minnesota Lottery Proceeds Help Support Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - A trust fund established by the Minnesota Lottery has helped provide millions of dollars to support environmental projects across the Northland. “It's the zoo's mission to inspire conservation in this…
'Ugly' Christmas Sweaters Popular With Holiday Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Known for their bright colors and super-creative designs, vintage Christmas sweaters have become hugely popular. And today is “National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.” Whether it’s for the nostalgia,…
Still time to get Christmas Tree
SUPERIOR, WI If you still need a real Christmas tree this year, you have some time left. Trees are still on sale throughout the community including at Dan’s Feed Bin in Superior where the Duluth Flower Farm has set up…
Mont du Lac set to open tomorrow
SUPERIOR, WI Mont du Lac Ski Resort is set to open tomorrow with many of their runs available to the public. They have been making snow 24-7 in recent days using millions of gallons of water. The timing for the…
Northern Waters celebrates one year anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. Duluth’s Northern Waters Smokehouse’s newer location on Woodland Avenue is getting close to celebrating its one year anniversary. The sit-down restaurant in the Mount Royal Shopping Center opened in February and continues to try and have the same…
Prime rib popular choice for holiday meals
SUPERIOR, WI. Superior Meats has been buzzing along over the last week and inundated with orders due to the upcoming holidays. Management at the store told Fox 21 that the top sellers are their double-smoked ham and prime rib. They…
Duluth City Council develops plan for Emerald Ash Borer
DULUTH, Minn. - Emerald Ash Borer has been on the city of Duluth's mind for months and they now will move forward with a plan to fight against the invasive species. Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species that can…
Hockey team wears ugly sweaters for charity
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Superior Girls High School Hockey team put on some unique jerseys for a good cause. While playing Monday’s game they wore ugly sweater jerseys to in efforts to draw a bigger crowd and collect food for…
'Rogue One' Lands in Theaters Nationwide
DULUTH, Minn. -- “Rogue One,” the latest film in the super-popular Star Wars movie franchise has officially landed in theaters. It’s all hands on deck at the Marcus Cinema in Duluth;…
Washburn, Wisconsin declares Snow Emergency
A Snow Emergency has been declared for the city of Washburn, Wisconsin beginning at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016. This Snow Emergency will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17. During a Snow Emergency, all vehicles must…
Changes coming to one-way streets in Downtown Duluth
Drivers in downtown Duluth won't have to deal with as many one way roads. Last week, city council approved a three phase project to convert portions of First, Second and Third Avenues West from one to two way traffic. The…
Secret Forest Playschool Fundraising for New Classroom
The cold isn’t putting a damper on fundraising efforts for one Playschool in the Northland. Secret Forest Playschool is now located in the Eastridge Community Church in Duluth. Founder Meghan Morrow would like to expand her efforts with a new…
Experts Encourage Safety While Using Space Heaters
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts say to always plug space heaters into an outlet and never into an extension cord. Consumers should also be sure to check the cord for any cuts.…
The Vinyl Cave announces it's closing its doors
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Vinyl Cave first opened its doors back in 2008 and has since then been symbol of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin's long running contributions to the world of music. Owners Tom Uterberger and Tom Johnson have…
Beating the Frigid Air at Superior Sands
SUPERIOR - This week the Northland has experienced extremely low temperatures and folks are trying to stay entertained while inside. So, for this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's William Seay…
Feds Deny Mineral Leases to Twin Metals
ELY, Minn- Mixed feelings in Ely as the Federal government released its decision not to renew mineral leases for the Twin Metals mining project. Ely Mayor Chuck Novack says, "Totally…
Whole Foods Co-op Sees Increase in Ownership
DULUTH, Minn. - Whole Foods Co–op has seen a large increase in ownership since opening a new location in the Denfeld neighborhood of Duluth in mid–March. The co–op says they are close to 10,000 owners since the addition of the…
Caroling in the Skywalk
DULUTH, Minn. Carolers in downtown Duluth were helping people get in the holiday spirit today. The Duluth East High School Choralaires sang Christmas carols in the skywalk during the lunch hour. They performed holiday favorites in the Holiday Center and…
Ice Rinks Being Flooded
DULUTH, Minn. Ice rinks are being flooded across the city of Duluth. Crews are now working to flood outdoor rinks At Lafayette, Merritt, And Norton Parks. Rinks will continue to be flooded throughout the week and the city hopes to…
FOX21 Presents a New Scholarship Opportunity for Northland Students
DULUTH, Minn. - The West Duluth Business Club met today to talk about scholarships for area students. Nearly 60 scholarships were discussed including one by FOX21. Ours is brand new this year and it will offer 11 $1,000 scholarships and…
Pawn America Donates Christmas Gifts to Troops
DULUTH, Minn. - Pawn America is donating over 500 movies and video games to some of the men and women serving far away who cannot make it home for the holidays. Today, family members and local troops volunteered their time…
Vigil Honors Sandy Hook Victims
DULUTH, Minn. Four years ago, 20 children and six staff members lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Here in Duluth, people gathered to honor the victims of the shooting. it's been 4 years since the…
Deadline approaching to mail Christmas packages
DULUTH, Minn. - With Christmas less than two weeks away, it's time to get packages in the mail if you haven't already. The Mail Room in…
Bayfield Prepares for Winter Tourism
BAYFIELD, Wis. - Peaceful quality time with loved ones was how Conn Mullally wanted to spend his birthday this year, and that’s exactly what he got, strolling through the almost empty…
Sheriff: Minnesota woman killed by train slipped in snow
ANOKA, Minn. (AP) Authorities say an 18-year-old woman trying to get to a commuter rail platform in the northern Minneapolis suburbs apparently slipped in the snow and was fatally struck by a freight train last weekend. The Anoka County Sheriff's…
Theft occurs at active fire investigation in Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - The Hibbing Fire Department has been in the process of investigation the cause and origin of a basement fire that occurred at 1610 3rd Avenue East in Hibbing, that displaced three families on December 10, 2016. The…
