First-Generation College Students
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Haley Stalls is a senior at the University of Wisconsin Superior. She is majoring in Elementary Education and wants to teach kindergartners. Haley knew she needed to go to…
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House Explosion In Rice Lake Seriously Injures Husband, Wife
UPDATE (November 3, 1:00 p.m.) -- Fox 21 has an update regarding the conditions of the husband and wife who were sent to the hospital with serious injuries after their house exploded in Rice…
House Approves Nearly $14.5 Billion In Military Aid For Israel. Biden Vows To Veto The GOP Approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats…
Coffee Conversation: Rubber Chicken Theater Presents "What the Constitution Means to Me"
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just in time for election season, the Rubber Chicken Theater presents "What the Constitution Means to Me" at Spirit of the North Theater this weekend. Director Ian Wallin and Performer Cheryl Skafte joined FOX21 on the morning newscast…
Adam Johnson's Aunt Speaks Out; Public Funeral To Be Held At Hibbing Hockey Arena
HIBBING, Minn. (FOX21/FOX 9) - After his tragic death on the ice, funeral plans have now been set for hockey star Adam Johnson in Hibbing. Johnson, who was a hometown hockey hero before playing…
St. Louis County Rescue Squad Locates Man, Dog From Swamp
Members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad responded to a missing "woodsman" Thursday evening east of Cotton. Capt. Rick Slatten told FOX 21 a specialized vehicle (as seen in…
Former Memphis Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges In Tyre Nichols’ Death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt. Desmond Mills…
Minnesota Justices Appear Skeptical That States Should Decide Trump’s Eligibility For The Ballot
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Thursday that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot, with some suggesting that Congress is best positioned to decide whether his role in the…
Chum Warming Center Open To Those In Need
DULUTH, Minn. -- The temps are dropping fast and starting Wednesday at 6pm, the Chum Warming Center in Duluth will officially be open. The center serves as a safe, warm overnight stay for those…
Canoeists Last Seen Saturday On Minong Flowage Still Missing
WASCOTT, Wis. – Two men who were last seen on the Minong Flowage in Wascott last Saturday are still nowhere to be found, as of Wednesday evening. The St. Louis County Rescue Squad could be…
Vandals Strike Superior Home's Halloween Display
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A homeowner in Superior said vandals destroyed about $300 worth of his Halloween decorations Tuesday night. Surveillance video shows at least two males tackling inflatable characters and running a bicycle through the…
A Thanksgiving Staple Back At Burrito Union In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A much anticipated holiday staple is back at Burrito Union in Duluth. It's the Thanksgiving Burrito! The burrito is stuffed with mashed potatoes, roasted white and dark turkey, sweet corn, and stuffing…
Worker Trapped When Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Collapses
DULUTH, Minn. -- An incident shortly before noon in downtown Duluth saw part of a sidewalk cave in and a worker become trapped against a building. A telescoping boom was being used by a window…
Update on Interchange Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- There’s some good news and some bad news for motorists traveling on Interstate 35 through the interchange project. Many people may already be aware that traveling north on 35 through the…
'Godfather's Pizza Express' Opens in Gary-New Duluth KornerStore
DULUTH, Minn. -- A favorite local pizza place made its return to Duluth Wednesday. We're talking about Godfather's Pizza Express. FOX 21 was there as the first pizzas came out of the oven. The new…
These Numbers Show The Staggering Toll Of The Israel-Hamas War
JERUSALEM (AP) — The latest Israel-Hamas war has quickly become the deadliest and most destructive of the five wars fought between the sides since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority. The fighting erupted on Oct.…
Man Charged With Murder in Babbitt Double Homicide
Updated November 1, 2023: Babbitt, Minn. -- A man has been charged with two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of a Babbitt couple. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday identifies the man as Roger Allen Beldo. He…
Fairlawn Mansion Decorated As House In Mourning For Halloween
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Over in Superior kids explored all things spooky at the Fairlawn Mansion Tuesday. Fairlawn was originally built as the family home for lumber and mining baron, Martin Pattison, along with his…
Adam Johnson's Death: Neck Guard Sales Rise; NHL Tribute Video; Panthers Set Up GoFundMe
WARROAD, Minn. -- Neck guards for hockey players are selling out in some Minnesota stores after the death of professional hockey player and Hibbing native Adam Johnson over the weekend. Video of the game…
Duluth City Councilors 'Unequivocally Condemn' Hate Speech During Monday's Public Comments
DULUTH, Minn. -- Racist and anti-Semitic remarks took taking the Duluth city council off guard Monday night during the public comment period of the council meeting. “The Jews are parasites and they're taking over our…
Child, 5, Dies In Rollover Accident On Vermilion Trail
A 5-year-old child died Tuesday in a weather-related rollover accident in St. Louis County. The accident was reported around 4 p.m. near Vermilion Trail and Harris Bay Road. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle ended on its…
Man Charged in Coleraine Stabbing
A Coleraine man has been charged in a stabbing at a local bar over the weekend. The victim was stabbed in the face, and was treated at the hospital for his injuries. A criminal complaint charges Lawrence Jarmaine Daniels with…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Horror Rewind
DULUTH, Minn. -- When Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl first met, they immediately bonded over their shared love of all things horror. So, seven years ago, the pair decided to start a podcast called…
Vikings Get QB Joshua Dobbs in Deadline Deal with Cardinals in Fallout from Cousins Injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to acquire quarterback Joshua Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in the hours before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, adding another player with starting experience following the season-ending injury to…
UN Agency In Gaza Says Urgent Cease-Fire Is A Matter Of Life And Death For Millions Of Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees told a U.N. emergency meeting Monday “an immediate humanitarian cease-fire has become a matter of life and death for millions,” accusing Israel of “collective punishment” of Palestinians and…
New Grant Program Focuses On A Stronger Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- A stronger community is something we can all get behind. To help make that happen, the kickoff for a major grant program was announced Monday. It came from the Duluth Superior…
'Fall Back' This Weekend For Daylight Saving Time. Here’s What You Need To Know
(FOX 9) -- For those clamoring for extra sleep, now you'll get to reset your sleep routine with daylight saving time several days away. This weekend, it’ll be time to set your clocks back an hour for the twice annual…
Two Canoeists Missing In Wascott
Rescue crews are searching for two men reported missing on the Minong Flowage in Wascott. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the men went out in a canoe Saturday evening. Family members called 911 just before 1 a.m. Sunday after…
Man Stabbed In Coleraine Bar Fight
A man was stabbed in a bar fight in Coleraine early Saturday. The crime was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the Locker Room Bar, according to the Itasca County Sheriff’s office. The victim was stabbed in the face. The suspect…
Welder Generator Helps Northwood Technical College Hit the Road
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In March, Northwood Technical College unveiled its 53-foot mobile welding lab that has eight individual welding booths. However, to make the lab work anywhere other than on…
