ESKO, Minn. – One of the Northland’s longest-running restaurants is closing. Mike's Cafe & Pizzeria in Esko will end its nearly 42-year run on May 24. Owners Mike and Deb Pracher moved to the Esko…
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- It's crunch time for the Hermantown High School Robotics team! Their first competition of the season, the Northern Lights Regional, is fast approaching. Hermantown will compete this weekend at the DECC…
When reading a book, we know there is an author, but it's sometimes hard to imagine them as a real flesh and blood person. Well, Tuesday, kids at Superior Middle School got a chance to meet a real-life author. Erin…
Senator Amy Klobuchar has been chosen for the American Legion's 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award. The award quotes Klobuchar as being, "a champion of important legislation that The American Legion has prioritized year after year,…
Minnesota's Superior National Forest has a new number two. Drew Stroberg has been named the permanent Deputy Forest Supervisor. He was most recently the district ranger at California's Klamath National Forest. After graduating from Colorado State University, he has had…
MINNESOTA -- The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has chosen Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to be the U of M's 18th President. Cunningham is currently the University of Michigan's Vice President of Research and Innovation. She said a recent campus…
DULUTH, Minn. --It all started with a single dollar and a challenge from a teacher. How can you use that dollar to spread compassion? "In 3rd grade, my teacher gave us $1 and said…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Spring Concert is taking place on Saturday, March 2 at the Proctor High School Auditorium. Member of the Duluth Scottish Heritage Pipes and Drums group Jason Reid joined FOX 21 on the…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- For many high school students, prom is just around the corner and it's no secret that gowns and tuxes cost more than a pretty penny. Enter Kacie's closet at Falls High School. [blox_vms account="KQDS" key="3f9850decc6202ff9ac5676e8c7958501ee757ae" vtitle="kqds1-Tue_Feb_27_08_00…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man who has spent years volunteering to help others, received his own thanks and recognition Monday. In a room filled with people with whom he has helped, worked…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Wisconsin Superior is preparing to host a Spring Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. UW-Superior Interim Senior Partnerships Officer Ilsa Hoeschen and UWS Career Development Manager…
DULUTH, Minn. -- March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, and the Duluth Salvation Army is participating by hosting a food drive. The non-profit is calling it their March-ish Food Drive happening now through April 6. The goal is to raise $9,000…
DULUTH, Minn. – Three years ago Sunday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect, 37-year-old David Conwell, was hiding in a bedroom closet. K-9 Luna attempted to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior police are investigating a hit-and-run incident. Chief Paul Winterscheidt told FOX 21 officers responded around 8 p.m. Friday at 22nd avenue East and E Second Street, which is near…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – Northland firefighter recruits faced raging flames this weekend during a training event in Moose Lake. The Moose Lake Area Fire District hosted the training, which included how to handle a chimney…
The community came out in a big way this weekend with piles of donations for local community outreach organizations. Donations including clothing, hygiene supplies, back packs and toys for children. Lenroot Maetzold and Downs-Lesage funeral…
The 50th annual American Birkebeiner wrapped up Sunday in Cable, Wisconsin. FOX 21’s Bret Holland gives us a flavor of this weekend’s fun, even though the Birkie was drastically different this year because of a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Goodbye, Grizzly’s. Hello, Boulder Tap House. The countdown is on for the newest member of the Twin Ports dining scene. Finishing touches and staff training continue as Wednesday's opening gets closer. On…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today was all about celebrating Finnish culture at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Duluth. Both Finnish Americans and non-Finns joined together for an early Kalevala Day celebration. The holiday is…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Library Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Olga Walker Awards on Sunday afternoon. The event honored three members of the Duluth community who have made significant contributions to the library system:…
There were some anxious moments at the Duluth airport Thursday, but it ended well. A private aircraft had an issue with its landing gear. Video from a person at the airport shows the…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mark Munger announced Friday that he is running for the Minnesota legislature. He is seeking the House 3B seat now held by Natalie Zeleznikar. Munger is a DFLer, Zeleznikar a Republican. Munger…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Alicia Kozlowski, the DFL representative for Minnesota's District 8B, has announced a run for reelection. Since first being elected in 2022, Kozlowski has been the Vice Chair of POCI Caucus, a bloc of black, brown, and indigenous…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Fish Heads, a husband and wife duo band, host virtual concerts every other Friday evening to help raise money for the food shelf. Band Members Mike and Kim Monson joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The newest senior living community had its opening celebration Thursday. The Pillars of Hermantown has 105 apartments for loved ones and family members who are getting older. It supports an active,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- This week marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Rotary Clubs in Ukraine and across the world have worked together to raise money to help with humanitarian aid. The Superior…
A new technology involving drones helped find the body of a missing Pine County man with dementia. The 86-year-old man was last seen near the Nemadji State Forest, which is a vast area…
Talk about preparing for a natural disaster can often be just that--talk. The Northland does not have hurricanes, but it does have its share of huge rainstorms, big wind events and tornadoes. People came together Thursday in hopes of being…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Hermantown Robotics students were down at the State Capitol this week speaking about computer science education in the schools. Minnesota has been ranked last in the nation for access…
