New Hermantown Fire Chief Announced
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Zach Graves has been hired as Fire Chief. He served for over 20 years in the International Guard as Chief. He has been with the Hermantown Fire Department for 12…
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Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander To Retire
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander, who has been with the police department since 1998, is preparing to retire from the department. Alexander was just 26 when he joined the department as a…
DECC Board Releases Detailed Statement: 'We Need A New Model, We Will Get Through This'
DULUTH, Minn. – The board of directors at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center released an extensive public statement Monday on the DECC’s website explaining the entertainment venue’s financial situation, the responsibilities of the board…
Time of Reflection and Inspiration on Indigenous Peoples' Day
Duluth commemorated Indigenous Peoples' Day as a holiday Monday. The cold winds were swirling around City Hall, but they did not lessen the resolve of those in attendance. The group gathered with music and the…
Bentleyville Tree is Up!
It's a sure sign that the holiday season--and Bentleyville--are nearly here! The Christmas tree at Bentleyville's "Tour of Lights" went up Saturday morning. One hundred twenty-eight feet to the top, and for all the Northland to see in the months…
Powerball Jackpot Grows To $1.55 Billion For Monday; Cash Option Worth $679.8 Million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion for Monday night’s drawing after no one matched the game’s six numbers for the giant prize Saturday. The $1.55 billion prize is for a sole…
What Is Indigenous Peoples Day? A Day Of Celebration, Protest And Reclaiming History
(AP) -- From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S. come two years after President Joe Biden…
What To Know As Israel Declares War, Bombards Gaza Strip After Unprecedented Hamas Attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government promised Monday to hunt down Hamas fighters and to punish the Gaza Strip following a surprise weekend attack killed more than 700 people in Israel, including at least 260 at a crowded music festival that became…
Sen. Klobuchar Calls Hamas' Attack On Israel 'Unconscionable'
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is condemning Hamas’ attack on Israel, as the death toll rose into the hundreds Sunday. “This was a planned, coordinated attack by Hamas, which is a terrorist organization, which is affiliated…
'Democratic Socialists Of America' Backs Palestine Amid Gaza-Israel Conflict; Duluth DSA-Endorsed Candidates Respond
DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has endorsed three Duluth city council candidates for the upcoming November election, is calling for support to “take to the streets to join…
City Of Duluth's Largest Employee Union Passes On Mayoral Endorsement
DULUTH, Minn. – AFSCME Council 5, the city of Duluth's largest bargaining unit representing employees like plow drivers, librarians and utility workers, has chosen not to endorse any mayoral candidate for the upcoming November election.…
DECC Board 'Charged With Fiduciary Oversight And Governance'; Board Members Chosen By Mayor, Governor
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's been a lot of attention on the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center over the past couple weeks involving financial troubles and job eliminations, like 28-year employee Jeff Stark. DECC Exec. Dir. Dan…
Bayfield's Apple Festival Wraps Up on a Wet Note
BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Bayfield's Apple Festival wrapping up this weekend on a wet note, still thousands of people poured in for the grand parade. "Yeah it's pretty rainy, and cold. Very cold," said festival…
ATV Passenger Killed By Tree Branch To The Chest
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A woman was killed over the weekend after being struck by a tree branch while riding on a side-by-side ATV. The accident happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday on an ATV trail located south of Hibbing,…
Essentia St. Mary's Boosts Security
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia St. Mary's announced Friday that it is implementing visitor badges beginning next Tuesday When entering the new facility on Second Street, you will need to stop at…
North Star Story Summit Taking Place In Duluth This Week
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Super Bowl for film makers and story lovers is here in Duluth this week. The North Star Story Summit is a 6-day event with 4 festivals taking place.…
Blue Rock Grill In Downtown Duluth Preparing For Grand Opening October 9th
DULUTH, Minn. -- Staff are preparing for the grand opening of Blue Rock Grill in downtown Duluth. The new restaurant took over the old 7 West Taphouse which focused more on beer. Blue Rock…
Superior Fire Department Making Changes for Future Needs
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The Superior Fire Department is looking forward to upcoming changes that will help prepare the department and its facilities for the future. Fox 21’s Pat Brink has the story. The…
Fall Brings Out Sport Card Collectors
Fall is in the air. That means football, and this fall--even the Twins! That is good news for people who are into collecting or selling sports cards. At the Miller Hill Mall Friday, it was "game on!" As in Game…
Auto Workers Stop Expanding Strikes Against Detroit Three After GM Makes Battery Plant Concession
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Friday it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants. Union President Shawn Fain told workers in a video…
Fatal Car Crash on Martin Road Near Duluth
RICE LAKE, Minn. -- Authorities say a passenger in a van was killed Friday morning when the vehicle made a U-turn on Martin Road in Rice Lake. The fatal victim has been identified as 78-year-old Paul Larson of Duluth. The…
61st Annual Bayfield Apple Festival Begins Friday
BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Friday is the day for apple lovers to gather as the Bayfield Apple Festival begins. The fun fall event marks 61 years of everything apple with apple peeling, pie, and dessert contests, plenty of live music, a…
Bailey Builds Now Open in New West Duluth Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you are a fan of wood mosaic art, Bailey Builds is now open at their new location in West Duluth. The Baileys purchased the former funeral home back in…
Coffee Conversation: Chum's Golden Gala Commemorating 50th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum will host a Golden Gala on Tuesday, October 17 at the DECC commemorating 50 years of assisting those experiencing homelessness. Chum Director of Communications and Marketing Bradley Zwagerman joined FOX21 live on the morning newscast to…
Coffee Conversation: North of Nashville Fall Festival
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- North of Nashville is coming to the Silver Bay Reunion Hall on Friday, October 13 for a Country Music Fall Festival. Musician Bo Allen joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the event…
City To Break Ground On DECC Seawall-Waterfront Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn. -- The summer season has past and so has another delay in a major seawall-waterfront reconstruction project behind the DECC. But, FOX 21 confirmed Thursday that construction is officially getting underway later this…
DECC Exec. Dir. Addresses Job Cuts At Struggling Entertainment Venue
DULUTH, Minn.-- DECC Exec. Dir. Dan Hartman found himself in the spotlight Thursday after news broke Wednesday night that he was cutting DECC expenses in the hundreds of thousands, including layoffs and eliminating positions. "So,…
Solar Speaks to Superior Residents
Superior's first community solar garden has more than utilities and construction crews eager to see it get started. Wednesday, Superior Water Light and Power unveiled the facility that will generate enough electricity to power 115 homes, and many residents were…
28-Year DECC Employee Among Positions Eliminated Amid Financial Struggles
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned that multiple job eliminations have begun at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), just one week since Executive Director Dan Hartman asked and received a $1 million…
UMD Faculty Union Rallies Amid Contract Negotiations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Job security, research restrictions and increased teacher workload among concerns voiced Thursday (Oct 5) at a rally held by University of Minnesota Duluth union faculty members. This as contract negotiations continue with UMD administration. …
