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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…

Knowing Your Neighbor: Spirit Creek Farm

WRENSHALL, Minn. -- Two farms in Wrenshall Minnesota have been growing cabbage for a Wisconsin based sauerkraut company for over a decade, and after the previous owners decided to step away from the business, the…

Coffee Conversation: 10th Annual Light Duluth Teal Gala

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is holding its 10th annual Light Duluth Teal Gala on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Light Duluth Teal Gala Chair Kristine Greer joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to…

Flash Flood Impacts Parts of Duluth Monday Night

DULUTH, Minn. - A heavy downpour of rain over parts of Duluth late Monday evening led to flash flooding, impacting I-35 and other roadways in the Minnesota side of the Twin Ports. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood…

UWS Students Honor Lives Lost On 9/11 With Flag Memorial

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus are remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Every year the Young Americans for Freedom student organization hosts a flag memorial…

Benedictine Living Community Celebrates National Assisted Living Week

DULUTH, Minn. -- Benedictine Living Community in Duluth is celebrating those who live and work in assisted living with a week full of fun events. It is National Assisted Living Week and this…

The Northland Remembers Loss Of 9/11 By Climbing Stairs

While lowered flags were a very visible way to remember 9/11 across the country, Monday in the Northland there was also a quieter, but just as serious way to honor those who died. Inside the DECC in Duluth, several groups…

Starry Skies North Prepares for Week of Events

MINNESOTA -- Starry Skies North is on a mission to make sure everyone knows the importance of having a sky free of light pollution, in…

US Moves To Advance Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran And Release $6 Billion In Frozen Iranian Funds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without…

Cloquet's Jamie Langenbrunner to be Inducted Into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

EVELETH, Minn.- Cloquet's Jamie Langenbrunner has accomplished a lot in his hockey career. He's won the Stanley Cup twice, once with Dallas in 1999 and once with New Jersey in 2003. He's even skated for team USA, winning silver in…

US Approves Updated COVID Vaccines To Rev Up Protection This Fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer…

Memorial Blood Centers Encourages Donations On 9/11

MINNESOTA -- Memorial Blood Centers is encouraging the community to honor those who lost their lives on September 11 by donating blood. Memorial Blood Centers is calling Monday a day of service in remembrance of the tragedy 22 years ago.…

Bells Toll As The US Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, From Ground Zero To Alaska

NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe…

Pudge's Pub Reopens Under New Management

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A longtime staple of East Superior is celebrating their grand reopening with a few changes. Pudge’s is now under new ownership. For the last month they’ve been cleaning up the pub. New…

Monday Marks 22 Years Since 9/11 Attacks On America

On Monday, the United States and countries abroad will remember the tragic events of September 11th that killed almost 3,000 Americans 22 years ago. Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Flags at half-staff Monday in honor…

Officials: Wildfire In Carlton County Started By Human

A human-caused wildfire in Carlton County is now 98-percent contained, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. Crews were working hot spots Sunday. Heavy machinery and firefighters continued to mop up hot areas of the 82-acre fire in Barnum near…