One Woman Dead After Aitkin County House Fire
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. -- One woman is dead after a house fire in Aitkin County took her life. The Aitkin County Sheriff's Office says Monday at 6:38 p.m. a report came in of a fire on the north side of…
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EPA Takes Charge Of Cleanup In Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Federal environmental regulators on Tuesday took charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill. The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern…
Biden In Poland Says US And Allies ‘Have Ukraine’s Back’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden, returning on Tuesday to the Polish castle where he spoke shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, said the war had hardened Western resolve to defend democracy around the globe. He warned…
Lake Superior Zoo Celebrates Community With Free Admission
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you like free, then the Lake Superior Zoo was the place to be on Monday. The Zoo opened its doors for a free community day. It's an annual event as…
Coffee Conversation: Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild to hold Inaugural Quilt Show
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild (LSMQG) invites the public to its first ever quilt show to be held throughout the month of March in the Lincoln Park Craft District. LSMQG Leadership Team Members, Heidi Foltz and…
Superior Fire Teaches CPR To Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. - "It's really the important age of when they start getting the motor skills and the intellectual ability to offer aid to someone more than just calling 911. At an early age we…
New Video: Plane Loses Wheel Taking Off From Fish Lake
FISH LAKE, Minn. - FOX 21 received new video Monday showing the moment a small plane lost one of its wheels taking off from Fish Lake. Jon Davis captured the video Saturday afternoon while…
Parents Speak Out About Maple School Dist. Cuts, 2nd-Grade Changes
MAPLE, Wis. -- Concerned parents spoke up Monday about cuts for the Maple School District next school year as it faces a nearly $600,000 deficit. The school board held a special meeting Monday evening…
"Robo Dweebs" From Two Harbors Win Award In State Competition
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Congrats are in order for a student robotics team from Two Harbors in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge state championship. The competition was held in St. Paul on February 12th. The team, which fondly calls themselves…
Fire Department Warns Of Sign That Gas Could Be Leaking Into A Home
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- The Hermantown Volunteer Fire Department is sharing this photo to remind homeowners that if your vent is discolored from overheating, it's a sign that there could be an issue with the gas in your house that could…
Politicians Confirm Cleveland-Cliffs Will Restart Operations In April
MINNESOTA -- Two politicians representing Minnesota confirmed on Monday that mining company Cleveland-Cliffs plans to re-open its idling facilities in Babbitt and Silver Bay this April. Senator Amy Klobuchar (DFL-MN) and State Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-03) sent press releases applauding…
3 Dead, More Than 200 Hurt As New Quake Hits Turkey, Syria
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More…
True North AmeriCorps Helping Children In Schools
DULUTH, Minn. -- These second graders at Marshall Forest School are back in class learning reading, writing, and arithmetic after two years being away from a school room. They are also having to learn or…
Presidents Day: A Look At Some Notable Presidential Speeches In US History
(Fox 9) -- Presidents Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. The day recognizes George Washington’s birthday, as well as honors the history of the American presidency and all of those…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Women's Expo to Return for 14th Year
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 14th annual Duluth Women's Expo will return to the DECC Pioneer Hall on Saturday (2/25) showcasing more than 100 vendors and a range of offerings. The Lundeen Group Vice President Kynze Lundeen joined the FOX21 morning…
Passerby Saves 2 People And Dog From Hibbing House Fire
HIBBING, Minn. -- A passerby saved the lives of 2 people and a dog after a Hibbing house fire occurred Sunday night. The Hibbing Fire Department says this happened just after 11 p.m. on 41st Street East, when a passerby…
Biden Declares ‘Kyiv Stands’ In Surprise Visit To Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called “a brutal and unjust…
Wooden Mosaics Class Taught at Bulldog Pizza and Grill
DULUTH, Minn. -- Maybe it’s time to brighten up your home with some art. over at bulldog pizza and grill, a wood mosaic class was being taught. This wood mosaic class was organized…
Spirit Mountain Preps for Upcoming Events
DULUTH, Minn. – It has been a warm weekend and people were outside enjoying the weather. Over at Spirit Mountain, people are still hitting the slopes making the best out of warm winter…
Abortion Among Major Issues At Stake In Wisconsin Court Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative tilt on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has given Republicans victories on voting restrictions, gerrymandered legislative districts and other high-stakes cases in recent years. Voters now have a chance to tip that balance toward the left, with implications for abortion rights and…
Duluth Sport Show is a Hit Once Again
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Sport Show has finished is third of four days back at the DECC and so just one day remains to sees all kinds of things to enjoy. It's…
Small Home Built Plane Forced To Land On Lake
Duluth, Minn. -- A Small home built aircraft had to make a landing on Big Lake near Cloquet this afternoon. The plane had lost part of its landing gear when it took off from Fish Lake in Fedenberg Township. The…
23rd Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
DULUTH, Minn.-- The temperature may be nice for February but the water is still freezing, but that's not stopping anyone from jumping in to support of a great cause. Many brave souls are…
23rd ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE
Duluth, Minn. -- Lake Superior played host to the 23rd Annual Polar Plunge in Duluth this afternoon. Some 600 people were scheduled to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics.…
AmeriCorps Members Help Local Students with SEL
Dultuh, Minn. -- The pandemic had, in the words of the Brookings Institute, a devastating impact on students. It not only affected academic levels, but with students not having interactions with other students…
UMD Police Chief Huls On Safety at the School
Duuth, Minn. -- The scene on the campus of Michigan State University, with hundreds of flashing lights, officers in SWAT gear running around, and an active shooter on the loose had UMD's Police…
Superior Family, Pets Escape Burning Home; Firefighters Credit Working Smoke Detectors
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- For the second time in a week, the Superior Fire Department is crediting working smoke detectors for allowing residents to safely exit burning structures. The latest fire happened around 7:47 p.m. Friday on the 800 block of…
Maple School Dist. Plans To Eliminate Teacher Positions Amid $575K Deficit
MAPLE, Wis. - More than a half-dozen teacher positions are planning to be eliminated within the Maple School District next school year because of an anticipated $575,000 deficit, according to Supt. Sara Croney. As of…
Duluth's Amazing Grace To Host 'Last Hurrah' After 27 Years In Business
Amazing Grace Cafe & Grocery, a staple in Canal Park for 27 years, will close the doors for good at the end of February. The decision to close, according to the owner Connor…
Ojibwe Winter Games Much More Than Games
Winter is what you make of it. And for Native Americans, it is an important time for their culture. That was on full display Friday in the cold and sunshine of February. It was…
