Lake Superior Ice Festival Embraces the Cold
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Yes, it was cold out today, but that didn't stop families from enjoying all the fun at the Lake Superior Ice Festival. The hay shuttle chauffeured people around the grounds of…
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Cutest Puppy Contest held at Fitgers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Walking through a hallway of Duluth's most adorable puppies may sound like a dream, but it came true once again as 40 puppies, from the ages of 4 to 9 months,…
Police Chief Thankful For Community's Support After Deaths Of Superior Officer's Daughter, Retired K-9
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It has been a painful and challenging time over the past couple of weeks for the Superior Police Department with the unexpected losses of Sgt. Nick Eastman's teenage daughter and his retired…
New Billy's Bar Owner Excited, Ready For Beargrease Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Excitement is building for Sunday's John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon. And that's especially true for the new owner of Billy's Bar. Billy's is the starting line for Beargrease. It's the prime spot…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off this evening in preparations for the main events tomorrow. It's the 7th annual year for this event at Barkers Island. Tonight, there were yard games set…
Ice Cross Racing at Mont Du Lac Resort
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- This weekend, the U.S Ice Cross Association is hosting its annual races at Mont Du Lac Resort in Superior. Competitors race down a ice covered track, filled with, jumps, turns, and other obstacles.…
EMTs Meet in Duluth
Duluth, Minn. -- Emergency Medical personnel, fire fighters and law enforcement professionals are meeting in Duluth. Attendees come from throughout the state and Wisconsin to learn more about new and different ways to deal…
Minnesota Senate Debates More Protection For Abortion Rights
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate began debate Friday on a bill to write broad protections for abortion rights into state statutes, which would make it difficult for future courts to roll back. Democratic legislative leaders have fast-tracked the…
Video Shows Struggle For Hammer During Pelosi Attack
(AP) -- Video released publicly Friday shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fighting with his assailant for control of a hammer moments before he was struck in the head during a brutal attack in the couple’s…
Bayfield Up For Two USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
BAYFIELD, Wis. -- Bayfield is receiving some special recognition as it is up for two USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. These awards are highlighting the town in the categories, "Best Coastal Small Town" and "Best Midwestern Small Town." Bayfield…
Northland Happenings, Weekend of January 27, 2023
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Northland, Fox 21’s Maria Vollom has the rundown for you.
Lincoln Park Winter Farmers Market
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lincoln Park Farmers market usually runs during the summer, but on Thursday vendors had a chance to take part in a Winter Market. It was held at the Harrison Community…
Coffee Conversation: Todd Eckart Previews Buddy Holly Benefit Concert
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local talent to gather and hold 'A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly and the Late 50s' benefit concert for the Duluth Armory on Sunday. Musician Todd Eckart joined FOX21 on the morning show to play…
Incorrect Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries Leads to Garbage Truck Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday, a load of trash caught fire in one of Hartel's Disposal trucks due to improper disposal of rechargeable batteries. The truck was in route to WLSSD's transfer station when the…
Stauber Talks About U.S. Connection To Congo Child Labor For Mining After Order To Protect BWCAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08) said on Thursday that the Biden administration's decision to section off 350-square miles of the Superior National Forest from mining projects for 20 years means…
Fun Outside As Preparations Are Underway For Lake Superior Ice Festival
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival begins Friday afternoon in Superior. The event takes place all over Barkers Island. Preparations for the two-day festival were underway Thursday afternoon. Crews were clearing…
Damiano Center Hosts Community Event For Those In Need
DULUTH, Minn. -- Every October and January a community event is held as a one-stop-shop service for Northland members in need. Thursday, the Damiano Center hosted the Donna Howard Community Connect that involved local organizations…
Duluth School District Working to Prevent Future Route Cancellations
DULUTH, Minn -- Wednesday morning, the Duluth School District was forced to cancel bus routes on the west side of the district due to a staffing shortage. When bus drivers call out, the district…
Superintendent Says Cherry School's Noxious Smell Likely Fixed After Propane Leak
CHERRY, Minn. -- After complaints of a noxious odor at the Cherry School, the superintendent says the issue is now hopefully fixed. Dr. Reggie Engebritson, the superintendent of St. Louis County Schools, said on Wednesday that the district "found a…
DA: 5 Memphis Cops ‘All Responsible’ For Tyre Nichols’ Death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.…
Abortion Front And Center In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race launched Thursday. The winner…
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty To Leaving Newborn To Die
RED WING, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman admitted in a guilty plea Wednesday that she left her newborn baby boy to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003. Jennifer Matter, 50, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder…
Minnesota Boundary Waters: US Moves To Protect Area From Planned Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order closing over 350 square…
St. Luke's Volunteer Receives State Award
DULUTH, Minn. -- One community member now holds a commendable state award for more than 25 years spent volunteering at St. Luke's. Wednesday, Linda Tezak was granted the "Presidents Award" from Minnesota Association…
Volunteer Opportunities At CHUM In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you are looking for ways to get involved in your community, you just might find that it's even more rewarding than you expected. Case in point are some of the…
Gooseberry Falls Park in the Winter
Duluth, Minn. -- It’s been a very snowy winter, and now the deep cold is moving in. This could mean that Cabin Fever is at your doorstep and it’s time to begin to fight…
Miner's Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Donation To Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army is walking away with over $90,000, nearly double what they usually receive, thanks to a new campaign by Miner's Incorporated. At select Northland Super Ones, the Register Campaign…
St Louis River Alliance Hosts Winter Fun Event
GARY-NEW DULUTH, Minn.-- In Gary New Duluth, a special Winter Fun event was held at the local YMCA by the St. Louis River Alliance. From hot chocolate, to a bonfire, and even snowshoeing, there were…
DPD Looking for Applicants for Citizen Police Academy
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is looking for more applicants to join their upcoming Citizen Police Academy. It's a 12-week program that the DPD puts on every year as a way for community…
Superior High School Hosts Career Fair
SUPERIOR, Wisc-- Students at Superior High School got a chance to explore options for future careers. The 2 hour long career fair was open for all grades, 9 to 12. With booths from Lake…
