Tribute to Buddy Holly Concert Fundraise for Duluth Armory
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you enjoy 50s music and dancing, the sounds of Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley, Clyde Iron Works was the place to as “A Tribute To The Music Of Buddy Holly…
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Beargrease Volunteers Brave The Cold To Help Dogs And Mushers
DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon can’t happen without the help of volunteers. Every year, it’s the volunteers that help mushers get their dogs ready for the races. Volunteers help with road…
Beargrease Kicks Off At Billy's Bar During Deep Freeze
DULUTH, Minn. -- Even with temperatures below freezing, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon attracted hundreds of people to spectate the 39th run. However, the cold icy conditions makes this year’s race ideal for…
Mom And Two Daughters Escape Lincoln Park House Fire, One Dog Found Deceased
DULUTH, Minn. --- A mother and her two daughters escaped a fire that broke out in their home early Sunday morning that claimed the life of their dog, according to the Duluth Fire Department. The DFD was called out to…
Snow Leads To Massive Pileup In Wisconsin, Dozens Injured
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated…
Duluth Candy Company Gearing Up for Valentine's Day
Duluth, Minn. -- Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and if you're in the business of selling favorite gifts, like candy, the hard work is on. That's the case at…
Senator Jen McEwen Reacts to Passage of Abortion Bill
Duluth, Minn. -- Jen McEwen the DFL Senator from Duluth was the author of the bill. After the bill passed in the Senate, she said this, "Today (Saturday), the Minnesota Senate demonstrated that we will not simply put our faith…
Port of Duluth-Superior Shipping Season Report
Duluth, Minn.-- The Port of Duluth- Superior had a very good January, the best since 20-10 -with slightly more than a million and a third short tons went out of the port. However, the…
Duluth Mayor and Police Chief React to Memphis Police Beating Death
Duluth, Minn. - -Duluth's Mayor and Police Chief posted statements on Social media Saturday regarding the release of the video which showed Tyre Nichols being beaten to death at the hands of…
Abortion Bill Passes Minnesota Senate
Duluth, Minn. -- After 15 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed the Protect Reproduction Options bill, known as the PRO bill. It wasn't until about 3 AM Saturday morning that the Senate voted. The…
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…
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.…
