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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,…

City Council Approves 'Armored Rescue Vehicle' For Duluth Police

DULUTH, Minn. -- After years of trying, the Duluth Police department has officially been given the OK to purchase its own Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) instead of continuing to borrow Superior's armored vehicle for…

Superior Man Gets 40-Year Sentence In Dismemberment Case

A Superior man has received the maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for murdering and dismembering his own friend. Jacob Johnson, 37, shot Ricky Balsimo Jr., 34, of St Paul multiple times while…

Video: Flash Flooding In Duluth Creates Muddy Mess Downtown

DULUTH, Minn. – Flash flooding Monday night in parts of Duluth sent piles of sand, dirt and other materials from nearby construction onto East Superior Street. Tuesday morning compared to…

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Has A Torn Left Achilles Tendon And Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

(AP) -- Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon and the 39-year-old New York Jets quarterback will miss the rest of the season, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday. An MRI revealed the four-time NFL MVP’s injury, confirming what the Jets…

Superior Street Reopen After Closing Due To Monday Night Flash Flood

UPDATE (September 12, 2:30 p.m.) -- Superior Street has reopened according to Downtown Duluth. The street was closed due to major erosion from a flash flood Monday night. ORIGINAL POST: DULUTH, Minn. -- Superior Street in Downtown Duluth is closed…

5 Former Officers Charged In Death Of Tyre Nichols Are Now Also Facing Federal Charges

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers were charged Tuesday with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts arising from the killing. Tadarrius…

Speaker McCarthy Directs A House Panel To Open An Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election. McCarthy said the House Oversight Committee’s investigation so far…

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