Explore MN conference reflects on statewide tourism impact
DULUTH, Minn.-- A two-day conference is underway, and it's reflecting on how tourism has impacted the state. Over 500 tourism professionals are at the DECC to discuss how…
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Lakeside Early Learning advocates for emergency childcare plans
DULUTH, Minn.--A devastating pipe burst at a local childcare center has sparked a bigger conversation surrounding childcare operations in the region. Providers, senators and commissioners met today to…
7 West TapHouse hosts fundraiser for victims of Hermantown house explosion
DULUTH, Minn. -- Nearly two weeks after an explosion at the Green Acres Townhomes killed two residents and affected others, 7 West TapHouse is serving…
Lyric Opera of the North kicks off rotunda series
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lyric Opera of the North, or LOON, was chosen as Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert's 2026 Artist in Residence. It was the first installment of…
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and…
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for…
Man accused of breaking into apartment through window and sexually assaulting resident
DULUTH, Minn. - A man is accused of breaking into an apartment through a window and later sexually assaulting a person inside. Court documents accuse Shawn Jacob Neveaux and another unknown male of…
Police release name of victim in fatal Piedmont Avenue shooting
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting. According to officials, the victim was 33-year-old Darius Handy of Duluth. The fatal shooting occurred in the 400 block of Piedmont…
Trump administration official says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport. The…
Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at…
Fatal officer-involved shooting temporarily closes portion of Grand Avenue
UPDATE: A portion of Grand Avenue is closed on Wednesday morning following an officer-involved shooting that left one dead. According to officials, the closure…
Duluth police investigate fatal shooting
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 400 block of Piedmont Avenue. When officers arrived, they located one male deceased from apparent gunshot wounds, according to a news release. "This remains an active and ongoing…
Safety, decorum concerns hit breaking point for some Duluth city councilors
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned there are growing safety concerns among Duluth city councilors that involve online threats, personal attacks and continued disorder…
Many Rivers Montessori Middle Schoolers host Empty Bowl Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. -- Students at Many Rivers Montessori Middle School held their annual "Empty Bowl" fundraiser. Throughout the school year, the students created handmade bowls for their…
Lawyer: DoorDash driver tased has had 'profound negative mental and emotional effect'
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A federal judge has ruled when a Superior Police officer tased a DoorDash driver about two years ago it was a…
Hundreds gather at Duluth Curling Club to support Cory Thiesse and Kory Dropkin
DULUTH, Minn.-- Two Duluthians made history Tuesday morning, by becoming the first USA duo to take home a medal in mixed doubles…
Duluth political expert speaks on the weight of modern-day endorsements
DULUTH, Minn. -- With caucuses around Duluth now complete, all eyes are turning towards the next steps in political campaigns across the state, but in an…
Ukrainian skeleton athlete banned from wearing helmet honoring those killed in war
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is allowed to wear…
Minneapolis man accused of cyberstalking, threatening ICE supporter amid crackdown in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday after federal prosecutors said he made online threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and against a person who supported ICE during the federal crackdown…
Health Care Providers share struggles with Rep. Zeleznikar
DULUTH, Minn. -- Representative Natalie Zeleznikar visited Duluth to meet with local health care providers about challenges they…
2026 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tourism professionals became the tourists today at the DECC. Visit Duluth got to host the 2026 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference. The conference is a learning…
Matt Fraser to hold live psychic reading at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Matt Fraser, the man billed as "America’s Top Psychic Medium", will be performing at The DECC Symphony Hall on Friday, March 13, 2026. Fraser is a New York Times best-selling author…
Applications open for Alworth Transfer Pathway Scholarship
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Marshall H. & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund is now seeking applicants for their Transfer Pathway Scholarship. The scholarship awards $12,000 to current college sophomores completing an associate's degree and transferring to earn a bachelor's degree in…
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie's porch
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie more than a week ago released the first surveillance images Tuesday, showing a masked person on her porch the night she went missing. Authorities searching…
Trump's immigration chiefs testify in Congress following protester deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — The heads of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda are testifying in Congress Tuesday and faced questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities.…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Harry Welty
DULUTH, Minn. -- Harry Welty has lived in Duluth for over 50 years, spending time on the school board, but he's better known for his snow sculptures outside his house. Welty's…
Duluth City Council discusses two ICE-related resolutions
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Council discussed two ICE-related resolutions. One resolution sought to clarify the communication and enforcement relationship between Duluth and the federal government regarding civil…
