Knowing Your Neighbor: SRX Off-Road Ranch
POPLAR, Wis. -- In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbor segment, we take you to SRX Off-Road Ranch. We meet racers Hannah Johnston, Teegan Metz, Collin Sweeney, and Tucker Olsen, as well as race director Chris…
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Damiano Center In Need Of Winter Clothing Donations As Weather Cools Down
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local organization that offers free meals, clothing, and other programs to people in need are asking for the community's help. The Damiano Center in Duluth is seeking winter clothes ahead…
Glensheen Mansion Experiences Heavy Rain Flow In Creek And River
DULUTH, Minn. -- With all the rain this weekend there were many areas in Duluth affected, one spot was at Glensheen. The Glensheen mansion is surrounded by 3 bodies of water, Tischer Creek, Bent Brook…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Cider's 5th Annual Big Bad Apple Bash
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Cider is cheers-ing to five years of cider making with its Annual Big Bad Apple Bash of Saturday, September 30. Duluth Cider Owner Jake Scott joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the…
Coffee Conversation: 'Ready North' Helps Homeowners/Renters Prepare in Case of Disaster
DULUTH, Minn. --With the recent rain and flooding in Duluth and surrounding areas, the Ready North network is reminding renters and homeowners to be prepared in case of disaster. Members Karen Sunderman and Dan Williams joined FOX21 on the morning…
Grandma's Miller Hill Restaurant Mops Up After Weekend Flooding
DULUTH, Minn. – The staff at Grandma's Restaurant up by the Miller Hill Mall spent the day mopping up Monday after flood waters moved inside Sunday. Water surrounds the restaurant along…
Sawyer County Deputy Arrested, Accused Of Domestic Abuse
A Sawyer County Sheriff’s Deputy is under arrest and accused of domestic abuse, according to Sheriff Doug Mrotek. Mrotek issued a news release Monday that said his office learned of the allegations against Schick on…
City of Duluth Responds to Flash Flooding
DULUTH, Minn. -- One day after heavy rainfall caused flooding and washed out roads in and around Duluth, officials lined up for a press event, saying the damage couldn't have been much worse. Duluth saw…
Lahaina Residents Begin Returning To Sites Of Homes Destroyed By Deadly Wildfire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaii town was destroyed by wildfire nearly seven weeks ago. The prospect of returning has stirred strong emotions in residents who fled in…
Trump Argues First Amendment Protects Him From ‘Insurrection’ Cases Aimed At Keeping Him Off Ballot
DENVER (AP) — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used “insurrection” clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech. The lawyers…
Search Planned For Missing Bemidji Teen Who Disappeared Two Years Ago
BEMIDJI, Minn. (FOX 9) - Indigenous groups and law enforcement are working together to conduct a large-scale search for evidence in the disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird. Kingbird went missing back in Oct. 2021, when she was seen leaving a party and then leaving…
Sign-Up For More Free COVID Tests Begins Today. Here’s How To Order
(FOX 9) -- At-home COVID-19 tests are once again available to be shipped for free to households across America. Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, you can order up to four free tests per household. The tests can be ordered in the same…
Police: Duluth East Football Coach 'Displayed Signs Of Impairment', Placed On Leave
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth East High School’s longtime head football coach, Joe Hietala, has been placed on administrative leave due to what the district calls "alleged violations of our polices and ethics." The district said…
Exec. Dir.: DECC's $1M Loan Request From City Among Multiple Operational Challenges
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth City Council will decide whether to loan the DECC a $1 million line of credit. This comes as the DECC’s executive director, Dan Hartman, said the entertainment venue's current business…
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding, Washed-Out Roads
DULUTH, Minn. -- Inches of rain fell across portions of Duluth Saturday night into Sunday. Roads were flooded up by the Miller Hill Mall, and St. Louis County reported multiple washed-out roads. Click the video…
Dogs Make Big Splashes at Petlandia
DULUTH, Minn. -- All kinds of dogs were making a splash at the Petlandia Pet Expo this weekend, and many got encouragement from the crowd. Petlandia was an animal lovers dream and the big…
Dinosaurs Take Over Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. -- Jurassic Empire is one of the worlds largest traveling dinosaur exhibits, and they made the stop in Proctor this weekend. Families took a step back millions of years and got to…
Heavy Rainfall Leads To Washed-Out Roads In St. Louis County
This weekend's heavy rainfall has led to flooding in several areas of southern St. Louis County, especially at the intersection of Maple Grove Road and Mall Drive in Duluth, which has remained closed Sunday. Several other lesser traveled county roads…
City of Duluth: Flooded Roads Continue As Creeks, Streams, Sewers Overflow
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth continues to feel the effects of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours that has caused creeks, streams and some sanitary sewers to overflow. The information below is a news release from the…
Raising Awareness to Help Women in India Who Have been Trafficked
DULUTH, Minn. --It was a gray day with thick clouds and the howling wind sending a bit of rain onto the people walking and running in the 5K to raise awareness and money for Aruna. Aruna is a non-profit group…
Bentley Bars Return in Holiday Gas Stations Bigger and Better
NORTHLAND -- Bentley Bars are back in Holiday Gas Stations around the Northland. Each bar bought helps keep Bentleyville going. However, this year the price has risen to $2…
Volunteers Needed For Bentleyville's 20th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. -- Bentleyville Tour of Lights is looking for more volunteers as they get things started. It takes hundreds of people to set up one of the biggest light shows in the United States, which brings in thousands of…
Jurassic Empire Bringing Dinosaur Fun to Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. -- If you’re looking for some fun this weekend you can stop by the Proctor Fairgrounds and take a step back in time -- that is millions of years. Jurassic Empire is bringing…
Two Harbors Fall Art Fair Returns for 7th Year
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The Two Harbors fall art fair returns this weekend for its 7th year and it’s packed with talented artists. Over 30 artists are showing off and selling their fine art. From…
Viewing Fall Colors in Duluth from a Bird's-Eye Point of View
DULUTH, Minn. -- You may have noticed the leaves already starting to change, painting the northland landscape in vibrant colors. While there are many ways to view the hues, FOX21 had the chance to do so from the sky with…
Local Advocacy Center Raises Awareness About Child Abuse Through Art
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local organization is raising awareness about child abuse in the region through the beauty of art. First Witness Child Advocacy Center was developed 30 years ago in Duluth with…
Twin Ports Dermatology Provides Tips To Protect Skin During Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. -- One local dermatology clinic tells us what we can do to protect our skin as cold weather is approaching. The barrier of our skin can get really dry and dehydrated…
DockDogs Ready to Make a Splash at Petlandia This Weekend at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's something about dogs, docks, and big bodies of water that make for the best entertainment for us humans. The Petlandia Pet Expo at the DECC will take all three things and make quite the splash this…
Auto Workers Are Expanding Their Strike To 38 Locations In 20 States, Targeting Stellantis And GM
(AP) -- The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states. Ford was spared additional strikes because the company has met some of the…
Hermantown Fire Department Adding Two Full Time Paid Firefighter Positions For The First Time
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- For the first time in history, the Hermantown Fire Department will be staffed with two full time paid firefighters. The fire fighters will also serve in leadership roles as Fire Chief…
