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Santa Claus Arrives At Miller Hill Mall

DULUTH, Minn. -- Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has officially arrived at the Miller Hill Mall. Families can now visit with Saint Nick as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa says…

Duluth Firefighters Tackle Downtown Garage Fire

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland firefighters have been busy lately responding to structure fires. In Duluth Thursday, firefighters tackled a garage fire on the 100 block of East Third Street. No injuries were reported. Damage is…

Duluth Firefighters Participate In Movember

DULUTH, Minn. -- All month-long Duluth firefighters have been raising awareness for men's health. It's called Movember, where throughout the month of November firefighters have been sporting different styles and sizes of mustaches. All to…

An Infectious Canine Respiratory Illness Spreads Throughout The Country

DULUTH, Min. --Dr. Scott Beeman, a veterinarian at Duluth Veterinary Hospital, has devoted his life to working with animals. He says it is important to remember that during this time of year any respiratory illness is common. However, he noted…

More Israeli Hostages Freed By Hamas As Truce In Gaza Lasts Another Day

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas began freeing Israeli hostages Thursday in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners to be released as part of a last-minute deal to extend their cease-fire in Gaza by another day. But any further renewal of the…

Ronald McDonald House Northland Provides Place To Stay For Families In Need

DULUTH, Minn. -- A non-profit in Duluth is making sure families that are suddenly displaced feel comfortable during the holidays. The Ronald McDonald House Northland provides a home away from home for people whose children…

Truckers For Tots Makes Big Delivery In Time For Christmas

DULUTH, Minn. -- Christmas came early at the Duluth Salvation Army as Truckers for Tots made a big delivery. For 15 years Mid-State Truck Service, a family-owned company has joined in on the…

'Essentia East Market' Healthcare Workers Want To Unionize

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia healthcare workers have announced their filing to join the Minnesota Nurses Association. The healthcare workers wanting to unionize include nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists. They're…

Chlorine Gas Issue Forces Proctor Hotel Evacuation

PROCTOR, Minn. -- A chlorine gas issue forced an evacuation of a hotel in Proctor Wednesday. The incident happened around 11 a.m. at the AmericInn at 185 Highway 2. The Proctor and Duluth fire…

Henry Kissinger, Secretary Of State Under Presidents Nixon And Ford, Dies At 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with…

Tenants Struggle To Find Housing After Superior Fire

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On Thanksgiving morning, a fire broke out at a building housing the Viking Lounge and eight apartments. By the time the Superior Fire Department was able to fully extinguish the flames,…

Hermantown Fire Evolves Past Volunteer Model

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The Hermantown Fire Department is expanding its efforts to better serve the community. Over the past year, the City has been making changes to the volunteer firefighting model. That…

Duluth Police Arrest Wanted Suspect On Multiple Warrants

UPDATE (November 29, 3:30 p.m.) -- The Duluth Police Department arrested a 37-year-old man without incident on Wednesday. The suspect was wanted on warrants from multiple jurisdictions. Police say he is a suspect on…

Superior Fire Department's Annual Toys for Tots Campaign Well Underway

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Christmas is coming early at the Superior Fire Department, and they are asking for the community's help. Their annual Toys for Tots campaign is well underway. With Christmas falling on…

Minnesota Duluth Mourns Death of Football Player Reed Ryan

DULUTH, Minn. -- University of Minnesota Duluth football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Essentia Health in Duluth at the age of 22. Ryan collapsed in the team's weight room back on November 21st.…

Coffee Conversation: DSA Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

TWIN PORTS -- Beginning on December 1, the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will have $800,000 available for scholarships across the Northland. Community Impact Specialist Amber Burns joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Wednesday to talk about scholarship opportunities and…

Construction Returns To Duluth Housing Project With 'Cash,' No Financing

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 learned Tuesday that construction crews are back on site of a delayed housing development (Urbane 218) in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. But the final piece of funding from LISC,…

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Plays Critical Role in Helping Feed Those in Need

DULUTH, Minn. --The nationwide Giving Tuesday event took place on Tuesday, one week after the Minnesota version, Give to the Max, fundraiser took place. Shaye Moris, the Executive Director of Second Harvest Northern…

Native American's Flag Design is a Finalist for New Minnesota Flag

CLOQUET, Minn. --The days are numbered for the current Minnesota state flag that’s been in place since 1957. The State Emblems Redesign Commission has narrowed the choice for a new state flag to six designs…

Rosalynn Carter Honored By Family, Friends, First Ladies And Presidents — Including Husband Jimmy

ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter was memorialized Tuesday as a matriarch who felt more comfortable among the impoverished and vulnerable than world leaders, as a rare gathering of all living U.S. first ladies and multiple presidents, including her 99-year-old husband…

Local Gas Impact In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Justonee Jones has kept an eye on his gas tank. Jones is a football coach at St. Scholastica and mostly drives back and forth to work. From this week to the…

Apricot Lane Relocates and Opens Larger Store

DULUTH, Minn. -- Apricot Lane Boutique is a franchise with dozens of stores around the country, but Duluth’s own Apricot Lane is one of a kind. “I hand pick, along with our team all…

Twin Ports Grad Sharing Naval Academy Experience

Rising global tension has put a spotlight on armed forces around the world. Some of those currently training to serve were among college students who were home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Kai Braaten grew up…

Minnesota Wild Replace Coach Dean Evason with John Hynes After Losing 14 of First 19 Games

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and replaced him with John Hynes on Monday after losing seven straight games and 14 of their first 19 to start to the NHL season. General manager Bill…

Cyber Monday Deals At Duluth Pack

DULUTH, Minn. -- Cyber Monday sales are happening everywhere but here in Duluth one local store is making sure you can score the perfect deal. Duluth Pack begins preparing as early as June for what they call the store's biggest…

Wisconsin BBB Provides Online Shopping Tips

WISCONSIN -- Cyber Monday has become one of the top shopping days of the year which can also come with risks according to the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau. The Wisconsin BBB is asking those to be wary of misleading advertisements…

Israel And Hamas Agree To Extend Truce For Two More Days, And To Free More Hostages And Prisoners

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war and further exchanges of militant-held…

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