The long wait for winter is beneficial for some wildlife, but potentially deadly for others. Ironically, the lack of snow actually makes life more challenging for some animals. An example of that is a snowshoe hare that was hiding under…
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Police said a sixth grader was killed and five other people were wounded by a 17-year-old suspect in the shooting Thursday at a small-town Iowa high school. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A heavy police presence happened Wednesday afternoon around a McDonald’s in Superior. The incident happened at the North 21st Street McDonald’s around 3:30 p.m. Officials said a police officer’s "Automated License Plate Reader" in his squad spotted…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday’s third anniversary of the Capitol riot by holding two campaign rallies in leadoff-voting Iowa in his bid to win back the White House. To mark the moment, President Joe Biden plans to visit a site near Valley Forge,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Warmer weather and rain in December are causing roaring water at Gooseberry Falls State Park. If it were a colder or more normal winter the falls would be frozen over and…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lundeen Productions will host the 36th annual Duluth Wedding Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) on Saturday, January 13. Organizer Kynze Lundeen joined FOX21 on the morning show Thursday to talk about this year's event.…
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- Beargrease officials announced Tuesday that the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon would not be taking place this year. The decision was based on the lack of snow and the likelihood that…
HAYWARD, Wis. – The 2024 American Birkebeiner is expected to attract 14,000 to as many as 15,000 skiers for the race’s 50th anniversary. Organizers say, the lack of snow isn’t going to ruin the fun.…
Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber endorsed Donald Trump for president Wednesday. The 8th district republican said Trump will, "finish what he started." Stauber announced his endorsement in concert with all three other Minnesota republican representatives. Stauber's statement said, "Donald Trump fought…
TWIN PORTS -- Twin Ports Trailer Trash is once again offering their free Christmas tree removals. This is their fifth annual holiday event. It is a free service where people can sign up to…
(AP) -- Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the…
LAKE OF THE WOODS, Minn. -- Another ice rescue has happened in the Northland -- this time on the Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Sheriff’s Office said around 50 anglers…
A big announcement was made Tuesday night involving the 40th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Officials told FOX 21 the race will not go on as planned because of a serious lack of snow.…
The Duluth School Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night by swearing in the three most recently elected members. The room was energetic and positive as family, friends and supporters…
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's been slightly less than a year since Roger Reinert announced that he was running for mayor. And on Tuesday, it was the culmination as he was sworn in as Duluth’s 40th…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Great Lakes Aquarium finished the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they've broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. The final attendance numbers show that in 2023 they had ten thousand more…
WILLOW RIVER, Minn. -- The Pine County Sheriff's Office has identified the driver of a truck that almost hit two kids exiting a school bus. FOX21 reported on the incident last week after a Facebook post by the Sheriff's Office.…
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration" is a locally produced documentary that will be premiering Saturday, January 6 at Zeitgeist Zinema at 2:00 pm. Producer and Director Gerri Williams joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Have you ever considered what a new year's malt would taste like? Celebrating the new year a diner looks to shake things up with a new malt. At Bridgeman's…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia health-St. Mary’s Medical Center welcomed a set of twins for the first born in 2024. Elle Ustipak and Jason Traver of Duluth welcomed Addison Evonne Traver at 11:22 a.m. Addison’s twin sister, Brinley Eve Traver, arrived…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The American Legion Post in West Duluth is typically closed on New Year's Day, but this afternoon they opened their doors to the public for some drinks and fun. Everyone was…
DULUTH, Minn. -- For the last 62 years now, the Blatnik Bridge helped the Twin Ports to stay connected. Most recently, both Minnesota and Wisconsin submitted their second application for federal funding to replace…
Upper Red Lake, Beltrami County, Minn. -- According to a press release from Beltrami County, vehicle access will be restricted on Upper Red Lake effective at sunset on December 30. The lake has seen continued incidents of fishermen being stranded…
DULUTH, Minn. -- After already being rescheduled once already, the 2nd Annual Portman Great Skate is being postponed again due to lack of ice. The Portman Great Skate, put on by the Portman Amateur…
DULUTH, Minn. -- For the kids who don't make it to midnight to welcome in the New Year, the Duluth Public Library hosted "Noon" Year's to celebrate early. Kids 2nd grade and younger joined…
BALKAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Saturday, December 30, St. Louis County Sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash around 6:00 a.m. in Balkan Township. The Sheriff's Office reports that one vehicle was traveling northbound on Hwy 5 and lost control…
Upper Red Lake, Beltrami County, MN – Over 100 fishermen were stranded and needed to be evacuated from an ice floe on the southeastern area of Upper Red Lake Friday evening that detached from the main shoreline. PRESS RELEASE: At…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The holidays are a time to travel and gather with family and friends, but with that also comes an increase in the spread of seasonal sickness. Recently, there's been a…
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don't know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior's outdoors gear store,…
