Kwik Trip announces new penny rounding policy
DULUTH, Min. & LA CROSSE, Wis. - Kwik Trip has announced a new cash transaction policy in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s decision to end production of the penny. Cash purchases at…
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Northland lawmakers react to Social Security breach
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- In the wake of the accidental release of thousands of social security numbers by the Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office, two Wisconsin lawmakers have responded. SEE PREVIOUS: Superior resident receives thousands of Social Security Numbers from Wisconsin…
National Guard Veteran Retires After 30 Years
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Proctor native, retiring from the Minnesota National Guard after thirty years of service, and beginning a new chapter serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs.…
Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated…
'Gourd Days' Brings Family Fun and Seasonal Finds to the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Carve out some time this weekend for Gourd Days at the DECC. This new seasonal celebration features all the favorite fall things. You'll find cozy treats and seasonal sips, a pumpkin bounce house, toddler farm town, live…
Coffee Conversation: The search continues for Bigfoot in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Minn. – Whether you're a seasoned Sasquatch seeker or just curious about the legend, the Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2025 is taking over the Timberlake Lodge & Hotel in Grand Rapids, MN on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m.…
Grandma's Marathon completely sold out in record breaking registration night
DULUTH, Minn -- All of the 2026 Grandma’s Marathon races have sold out. According to officials with Grandmas, as of Thursday morning, every race for the 50th anniversary of the event has sold out. Registration opened Wednesday night at…
Record-Breaking Start for Grandma’s Marathon 50th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. — The road to the 50th annual Grandma’s Marathon kicked off at record speed Wednesday night, as registration for the 2026 race weekend shattered previous records. Within just 90 minutes of opening at 7 p.m., four of the…
FOX 21 Local News, Townsquare Media Form New Partnership
DULUTH, Minn. – October 1st was a first for FOX 21 Local News, as the television station officially became partners with Townsquare Media Duluth. Townsquare operates multiple popular radio stations in the Northland, including MIX…
Ghost Tours Help Ring In Spooky Season In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Are you fascinated by the spooky, mysterious, and paranormal? If so, a new company in Duluth might have just what you're looking for. US Ghost Adventures recently launched its new ghost…
Grandma's Marathon Hosts Registration Event Ahead Of 50th Race
DULUTH, Minn. -- While Northlanders are beginning to prepare for winter, Grandma's Marathon is already looking ahead to next summer's milestone event- The 50th annual race. On Wednesday Oct. 1, runners gathering at…
Superior Man Provides Update To Wisconsin Public Defenders Social Security Breach
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Fox 21 is able to provide an update the previously reported story about a large data breach of social security numbers by the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office. As Fox21…
Month of October Declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- October represents domestic violence awareness month, and this was addressed today in a proclamation in Superior. This year's theme is 'Survivors Always', emphasizing community support surrounding domestic…
Bus Shelter Receives Colorful Makeover; First of Many
DULUTH, Minn.-- The bus shelter on 6th avenue east and 3rd street in Duluth just got way more colorful, to celebrate and acknowledge local artists in the area.…
Lake Superior College Hosts Student Success Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wednesday, classes at Lake Superior College were dismissed to give students the full scope of what the campus offers. Student success day is held twice a…
Duluth Police Department Raising Money With Pink Patch Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department is participating in its fifth annual Pink Patch Project this October. The Pink Patch Project is a campaign where law…
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
LONDON (AP) —Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death Wednesday in an Instagram post. According to the Washington, D.C.-based…
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline. Roughly…
Governor Tony Evers Speaks After Recent Retirement Announcement
ASHLAND, Wiss. - The meeting highlights the importance of West CAP's work to provide the essential services while showcasing Governor Evers' efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to lower everyday costs of working…
Man Arrested After West Skyline Hit-And-Run
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man is now under arrest after a hit-and-run incident on West Skyline Parkway last week. The 68-year-old suspect is being held on multiple pending charges, including criminal vehicular operation and bodily harm. The incident happened during…
The Depot Hosts Fundraiser Ahead of 2025 Fall Arts Season
DULTUH, Minn. -- The 2025 Depot United Campaign has kicked off as another season of arts in the Twin Ports is under way. The fundraising campaign supports 6 different organizations under the depot's roof:…
Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald…
Essentia Health Bone Marrow Drive Leads to Success; Continues for Second Year
DULUTH, Minn.-- Last year, when a nurse at Essentia Health was diagnosed with Leukemia and was eventually cured. Her friends and coworkers organized a bone marrow drive, and they're now…
Community Members Advocating for Civic Pledge for Stronger Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn.-- Following what politicians are calling a rise in political violence, community members and city officials were invited today to sign a pledge to prevent this. The Civic Pledge for a…
Superior resident receives thousands of Social Security Numbers from Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office has allegedly revealed thousands of Social Security Numbers of Wisconsin residents, sending the information via e-mail to a client. According to the client, identified…
CHI-CHI's Restaurant is back
ST. LOUIS PARK, Min. -- The legendary CHI-CHI's Mexican restaurant is officially coming back. The first store will open October, 6 2025 in St.…
Essentia Health announces Cloquet Clinic expansion
CLOQUET, Minn -- Essentia Health has announced plans to expand its Cloquet Clinic, doubling its size. On Tuesday, Essentia announced that it will be breaking ground on an approximately 7,500-square-foot expansion…
Trump administration targets Minnesota in latest sanctuary policy lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Minnesota, its two largest cities and a county over so-called sanctuary policies that the agency says interfere with the…
Human Services Corridor Tour Provides View into Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local human services organizations gave the public a chance to see the Human Services Corridor and its impact in Duluth. CHUM, the Damiano Center, AICHO, Union Gospel Mission, Life House, and the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial presented…
