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Downtown Duluth's 7 West Taphouse Becoming Blue Rock Grill

DULUTH, Minn. -- A couple of familiar names on the local food and beverage scene are going through a transition. The 7 West Taphouse on Duluth's Superior Street will soon be the Blue Rock…

Biden Sending Aides To Detroit To Address Autoworkers Strike, Says ‘Record Profits’ Should Be Shared

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday dispatched two of his top aides to Detroit to help resolve the strike by unionized autoworkers, expressing sympathy for the union by suggesting that the Big 3 automakers should share their “record profits.”…

Duluth's Arbor Day Shines Light On Public Orchards

DULUTH, Minn. -- It's apple picking season, or at least it is in sixteen different parks around Duluth. As part of Duluth's Arbor Day, the Duluth Parks and Recreational team is informing the public…

Duluth Central Exhibit Reception At The Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- After several historic items from Duluth's Central High School were auctioned off this past summer. Duluth Central Alumni Association was able to salvage many of the items from the auction for…

Planned Parenthood To Resume Offering Abortions Next Week In Wisconsin, Citing Court Ruling

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions. The resumption of abortions Monday at…

Coffee Conversation: Brain Injury Survivor Shares Story in Honor of 'Walk for Thought'

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance will host its annual Walk for Thought event on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Duluth and in the Twin Cities/New Brighton. Brain Injury Survivor and Walk for Thought Honoree Jon Wiggins shared his…

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Raising Awareness For Hunger Action Month

DULUTH, Minn. -- September is Hunger Action Month and one food bank in Duluth is raising awareness. Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank hosted a "behind the scenes" tour of their distribution center…

Hibbing Man Sentenced To 8.5 Years For Girlfriend's Death

A Hibbing man who admitted to killing his girlfriend in 2022 will spend the next 8.5 years in prison for the crime In August, Eric James Jarvis, 47, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of 43-year-old…

Camp Christopher is a Place for Healing and Hope

COTTON, Minn. -- It’s peaceful at Camp Christopher. You can hear the wind as it whips through the trees. Crickets chirping in the grass. The river bubbling through the property. It’s a place and…

Senator Tina Smith Talks Housing

DULUTH, Minn. -- Minnesota Senator Tina Smith held a hearing this week on the lack of housing nationwide and ways the housing situation could be improved. Smith is the Chair of the Subcommittee on…

Why No Vikings vs Eagles Over-The-Air Broadcast in the Northland?

Many excited Minnesota Vikings fans are making plans to watch Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. And, because FOX21 broadcasts so many football games all season, we are being asked if we are going to air the Vikings/Eagles game.…

Hunter Biden Indicted On Federal Firearms Charges In Long-Running Probe Weeks After Plea Deal Failed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest and weightiest step yet in a long-running investigation into the president’s son. Biden is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in October…

Love Gala to be Held Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. -- Being a foster parent can be difficult. Oftentimes, the caregivers need support, a break, or even just someone to talk with. That's where Duluth-based "New Hope for Families" steps in to…

Local Domestic Violence Shelter Asking For Winter Gear Donations

DULUTH, Minn. -- As the weather starts getting colder, a domestic violence survivor shelter in Duluth is asking for the community's help by donating. Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center serves 7 counties in…

New Partnership Announced To Fund DECC Arena's Ice Facility

DULUTH, Minn. -- A new partnership between the City of Duluth and the DECC has temporarily resolved an issue with making skating ice at the arena. The ice facility was closed down in March…

City Of Duluth Crews Repairing 3 Water Main Breaks In Spirit Valley Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn. -- City of Duluth crews are repairing 3 water main breaks in the Spirit Valley Neighborhood. The City says water has been turned off on North 56th Avenue West to North 59th Avenue West from Roosevelt Street to…

Coffee Conversation: Return of the 38th Annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest

DULUTH, Minn. -- The 38th Annual Chester Bowl Fall Fest is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 17. Chester Bowl Improvement Club Executive Director Dave…

One Dead After Car/Motorcycle Crash in Mahtowa Township

MAHTOWA TOWNSHIP -- One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash between a motorcycle and a car Wednesday night in Mahtowa Township. According to a press release, on Wednesday, September 13 at 9:10 PM, the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received…

Larson, Reinert Square Off In First Public Mayoral Debate Ahead Of Nov. Election

DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's mayoral candidates were side-by-side Wednesday for their first candidate forum ahead of the general election Nov. 7. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune are behind the…

Duluth School Board Candidates on the Issues

Wednesday, the public had a chance to hear from Duluth School Board candidates in their own forum. In the city-wide At-Large race, incumbent Alanna Oswald and challenger Stephanie Williams discussed their views. Both candidates said they support the school referendum…

Helping Teachers With Free Supplies

DULUTH, Minn. -- Teachers go above and beyond to ensure their students get the best education possible. In many cases, this means teachers spend their own money on supplies or additional teaching aids…

Southbound Lane On Garfield Avenue To Close Temporarily Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. -- The southbound lane on Garfield Avenue will temporarily close Thursday morning. MnDOT says the closure is needed for the deck pour of the overpassing bridge, passing over the current ramp that takes traffic to Superior and onto…

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney, Former Presidential Candidate And Governor, Won’t Seek Reelection In 2024

(AP) -- Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2024, creating a wide-open contest in a state that heavily favors Republicans and is expected to attract a crowded field. Romney, a former presidential…

Fudge For Troops Promotion At Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Throughout September

DULUTH, Minn. -- The gift of fudge will be sweet for our troops during the holidays, and you can help. It may be a little soon for some of us to think about…

Defense Department Awards $20.6 Million To Support Nickel Prospecting In Minnesota And Michigan

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded $20.6 million to developers of the proposed Talon nickel mine in Minnesota under a program to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The defense funds will support prospecting work in Michigan…

Coffee Conversation: Zeitgeist 'Spirit of the Times' Annual Fundraiser

DULUTH, Minn. -- Zeitgeist will hold its annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser on Superior Street in the form of a block-style party on Friday, September 15. Zeitgeist Executive Director Tony Cuneo joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk…

Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante Has Been Arrested In Pennsylvania, Officials Say

POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An escaped murderer was captured Wednesday after eluding hundreds of searchers for two weeks, bringing relief to anxious residents of southeastern Pennsylvania who endured sleepless nights as he hid in the woods, broke into suburban homes for food,…

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