Hundreds Gather for First 'Going Bananas Run'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of people went "bananas" in Lincoln Park, on Saturday, for the first ever Going Bananas Run. The 5K was in partnership with Project Joy, a…
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Governor Walz appoints new judge covering north central Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Daniel Hawley as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Hawley's chambers will be in Aitkin in Aitkin County. Hawley is replacing the Honorable…
Weather helping Horse River Fire battle
DULUTH, Minn. & ELY, Minn. - The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) teams will start to dismantle a remote…
Parts of Jenkins Creek Fire could remain hot until summer
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSOM, Minn. - The National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) overseeing the Jenkins Creek Fire projected some parts of the fire could stay hot until summer. Their June 6, 2025 report said fire behavior has been dominated by…
Chris Adatte announces run for Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn. - Business Owner Chris Adatte has announced he's running for Duluth City Council. He's running for the seat for District Two. Adatte says one important…
Former Elroy Supper Club Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
BRITT, MN — An early morning fire broke out Friday at the former Elroy Supper Club, which had been converted into a residence. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, a passerby called 911 around 4:37 a.m. on June…
Duluth-native to fly in upcoming Duluth Air Show
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth-native will take to the sky in the up coming Duluth Air Show. Jon Melby has been flying in air shows for about…
Duluth City Council Allows Safe Bay to Resume Operations
DULUTH, Minn. - City councilors affirm a permit for the 'Safe Bay' lot at the Vineyard Church, allowing operations to continue. At a Special Meeting on Thursday, the Duluth City Council voted…
Human Development Center Joins National Give OUT Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The Human Development Center took part in Give OUT Day to support mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. The Human Development Center, among many other organizations, participated in Give OUT…
Former Boxing Coach Launches Summer Boot Camp
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new work-out program, Building Champions, is launching to box your body into shape this summer in Superior -- and you don't need to be a professional boxer. It's called…
Official: Missing Cliff Diver's Body Recovered Near Gilbert
6/6/25 UPDATE: The identity of the cliff diver near a Gilbert mine pit has been identified. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Axel John Jurva of Virginia, MN. Yesterday, Authorities recovered the body of a missing cliff diver. The…
Person missing in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police are attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken. Police say Storbakken was last seen on Monday, May 5 in the downtown Duluth area. He is described as being a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with…
Flowers Fill Downtown Duluth Planters
DULUTH, Minn. -- Downtown Duluth and Canal Park are a bit more colorful now. Volunteers were out planting flowers in the streetscape planters. This is part of Downtown Duluth's yearly beautification…
Superior High Dive Challenge Coming to Festival of Sail
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's a new event joining the Festival of Sail this year. The Superior High Dive Challenge will see 10 internationally ranked high divers competing…
First Lottery Held for Cannabis License Applicants in Minnesota
MINNESOTA.--The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management held its first cannabis license lottery on Thursday. The lottery determines which applicants can move forward in the states adult-use cannabis…
Coffee Conversation: Glensheen Mansion Announces Full Lineup of Summer Fun
DULUTH, Minn. -- Glensheen Mansion is gearing up for an exciting summer season, with free events, specialty tours, and scenic experiences on the shores of Lake Superior. Marketing Manager Mike Mayou joined FOX 21 to share what’s ahead, including the…
Minnesota Nurses Push for Safer Staffing as Contracts Near Expiration
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Nurses Association, the union representing around 15,000 nurses across the state are pushing to ensure safe staffing. This push comes as…
Duluth City Council at Large Candidate: Asher Estrin-Haire
DULUTH, Minn. - A local business owner is making another run for Duluth city council at large. Asher Estrin-Haire, the owner of Stitchcraf Quilt Factory in Lakeside, is making his second run…
Wildfire Arson Charges for Suspect in Eveleth Overlook Blaze
EVELETH, Minn. - A wildfire at the Leonidas Overlook in Eveleth was intentionally set, charges allege. ‘Wildfire arson’ charges were filed Wednesday against 59-year-old Daniel Dean Kruse, accused of starting a Jun. 3rd…
Hundreds of Wildfire Firefighter Students Learn the Ropes
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-- More than 400 students are attending the Wildfire Academy this year. It's located at Minnesota North College Itasca Campus. As for the drive to join this line of work, it's different…
First Tee Program at Enger Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn. -- Enger Golf Course has partnered with First Tee Minnesota to start some summer programming. First Tee Minnesota is a non-profit youth development organization. The goal…
Superior Middle Schoolers Test Science Class Knowledge Outdoors
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Earlier this week, 8th graders from Superior Middle School got to apply skills learned from science class down at the St Louis River. The kids rotated through five different stations…
Lake Superior Zoo unveils two new species
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo is unveiling three new animals. Koto and Mahaka are fossa brothers. Fossa are sleek and curious carnivores native to Madagascar. These animals…
MnDOT Begins Highway 37 Upgrades, Closes Fraser Road Access Through July 2
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a project to improve intersections along Highway 37, focusing on County Road 137/Spirit Lake Road and County Road 661/Fraser Road. The work includes widening the highway to add dedicated…
Garfield Avenue On-Ramp to I-535 Blatnik Bridge Closingfor Construction Access
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced that the Wisconsin-bound on-ramp from Garfield Avenue to the I-535 Blatnik Bridge will close beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11. The closure…
Crews Continue Fire Suppression Efforts on Jenkins Creek, Horse River Fires
A National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) team is overseeing operations on the Jenkins Creek and Horse River Fires in northern Minnesota, with public and firefighter safety remaining the top priority. The effort is being carried out under a full suppression…
Advocate Shares Personal Story of Loss During Gun Violence Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. - June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and one local woman is using her voice to highlight the impact gun violence has had on her family and community. LaVenda Vann spoke Tuesday…
"Sidewalk Days" Renamed "Downtown Duluth Days," Returns July 9–10 with Festivities
DULUTH, Minn. - The popular Sidewalk Days event in downtown Duluth is getting a fresh new name. This year, it will be called "Downtown Duluth Days."…
Viking Ship Anchors at New Duluth Seawall, Marking Major Waterfront Milestone
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday evening marked a milestone for Duluth’s waterfront as the Viking Great Lakes cruise ship departed the port after arriving early Tuesday morning,…
Coffee Conversation: LOON Celebrates 20 Seasons with "Die Fledermaus"
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lyric Opera of the North is raising the curtain on a milestone—its 20th anniversary season—with a new production of Die Fledermaus. Conductor Dirk Meyer and star baritone Lee Gregory joined Fox 21’s morning newscast Wednesday to…
