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…
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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…
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…
