Horse River Fire burning in Boundary Waters
BOUNDARY WATERS, Minn. - The House River Fire is burning about 10-acres in the Boundary Waters. It is burning just…
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Jenkins Creek Fire containment growing; Skibo residents can return home
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSON, Minn. - The Jenkins Creek Fire is now 47% contained. The containment lines released by the Eastern Area…
Coffee Conversation: Reba the Chicken Survives Wildfires in Northern MN
NORTHLAND – As wildfires tear through the Northland, destroying homes and displacing families, one unlikely survivor—a chicken named Reba—is offering a spark of hope amid the ashes. On the Fox 21 morning newscast Friday, May 23, Mikala Schliep, Reba’s owner,…
Veteran Resource Fair helps Vets Find Support
HIBBING, Minn. -- A Veteran Resource fair in Hibbing aimed to get Vets together and help them explore their options for support. Over 35 vendors were there, from mental and physical health, veterans'…
U.S. Steel Donates to 'Honor and Restore' project
HIBBING, Minn. -- At the Veterans Fair, U.S. Steel presented a 65-thousand-dollar donation towards the 'Honor and Restore' project. The project aims to make renovations and repairs at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.…
Duluth Police Responds to Stabbing in Downtown
3:18p.m. UPDATE: The suspect is currently lodged at St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of 2nd degree assault, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, and fleeting a police officer. Fox21 does not normally…
One fire close to containment; More evacuations lifting
DULUTH, Minn. & BRIMSON, Minn. - The Camp House Fire is quickly getting close to full containment. As of Thursday Morning…
Coffee Conversation: The Link Between Mental and Physical Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and staying active can play a powerful role in supporting a healthy mind. On Tuesday morning’s newscast, Rosa Gargiulo, a trainer at Planet Fitness, joined Fox 21 live to share more…
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Changes Name
DULUTH, Minn. -- A local charitable organization is changing its name to reflect just how expansive their reach is. Formerly known as the "Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation," the name change to "Boreal…
'Frosty Ridge Alpacas' Hosts Shearing Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- For 18 years, Frosty Ridge Alpacas has kept a large herd of alpacas. And with owning any animal, there's special things you need to do to take care of them. But with…
Panel Held to Address Concerns Over SNAP Cuts
DULUTH, Minn. -- There are serious concerns from local and state hunger advocates involving proposed federal cuts to the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" also known as SNAP, or food stamps. As part of President…
City and County Officials Address Downtown Duluth Safety Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. -- City and County officials met today to discuss the future of downtown Duluth, and what can be done to improve safety in the area. With summer right around the corner, a…
Bass Pro Shops Hold Grand Opening for Hermantown Location
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Lines stretching out the parking lot, for the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops newest location. Bass Pro Shops opened the doors of its newest location in Hermantown on…
Sexual assault case under investigation at Hibbing High School
HIBBING, Minn. -- Numerous juveniles at Hibbing High School were interviewed by Hibbing Police Officers in regards to a sexual assault case at the school. The police department and the school are…
College of Saint Scholastica President Set to Retire in 2026
DULUTH, Minn. -- College of Saint Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced on Wednesday her plans to retire next year. McDonald joined CSS in August of 2019 and took the role as the college's president…
Lake Superior College Selects New President
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior College announced their next president in a press release on Wednesday. Dr. Linda Kingston will take over as president on July 1, 2025, as current president Dr. Patricia Rogers…
EMS Appreciation BBQ at St. Lukes
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's EMS Appreciation Week! Aspirus St. Luke's celebrated by holding a picnic for EMS Professionals. Tig's Smok'n Pig BBQ was there feeding the EMS family. Paramedics, first responders, fire, medical…
Jenkins Creek Fire declared to be "Human Caused"
DULUTH, Minn. - The Eastern Area Incident Management Team on Wednesday (5/21/2025) morning declared the Jenkins Creek Fire was "Human Caused". Up until Wednesday the Jenkins Creek Fire cause was officially declared to be "Under Investigation". In an update the…
Containment increases for big fires; Some evacuations lifted
DULUTH, Minn. - The Camp House Fire burning near Brimson is now 73% contained. It has burned 12,071 acres. Firefighters navigate a severely burned area at the site of…
Gov. Evers Takes Tour Ahead of Pothole Filling
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Governor Evers is on his annual "Pothole Patrol" across Wisconsin. Evers' is looking to invest $100 million towards the Local Roads Improvement supplement program. Throughout the state THERE ARE plans for…
Filing Opens for Duluth City Council Race
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tuesday, May 20, was the first official day that Duluth City Council candidates can file for elections. Candidates have until June 8th to officially cast their bid into the race.…
Jury Found Michigan Man Guilty in Chantel Moose Murder
DULUTH, Minn. -- A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of killing a Duluth woman after bar close in downtown Duluth last year. And Tuesday night the victim's family has released a…
MN House Unanimously Passes Iron Range Miners Relief
HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. -- On Monday, members of the Minnesota House almost unanimously passed House File 3023, a piece of legislation co-authored by Rep. Pete Johnson (DFL-Duluth) to extend Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to impacted…
Local Emergency & Disaster Declared, St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.-- After over a week of battling the wildfires that has cost 30-thousand acres of land, Tuesday morning the St Louis County Board signed a declaration of local state emergency…
Coffee Conversation: Runaway Sheep Brad Stars in Maria Vollom’s New Book
DULUTH, Minn. — He ran, he roamed, and now he’s in a kid's book. The Great Sheep Escape: Brad's Big Adventure follows Brad, the runaway sheep who captured hearts across the Northland. Brad’s owner, Farmer Ryan Osvold, joined FOX 21…
Amazon Distribution Center Officially Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Despite beginning operations in late March, the Amazon Distribution Center officially opened its doors today. But in the meantime, Duluth has already seen an impact from this. "This site currently employs 80…
Governor Walz declares peacetime emergency from wildfires
DULUTH & ST. PAUL,…
David Clanaugh Announces Candidacy for Duluth City Council District 4
DULUTH, Minn. -- David Clanaugh Announced his candidacy for the district 4 seat of Duluth City Council. His goals are community driven, believing that district representatives need to really know the neighborhoods they…
Officials Gather to Better Understand Marsy's Law
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Stakeholders in the Wisconsin criminal justice system and victim service organizations got together to look at victim's experiences through the system. Marsy's Law for Wisconsin, Douglas County District Attorney's Office,…
Containment Continues Around Camp House Fire; Jenkins Creek Fire Stalls
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- In the last day containment around the Camp House fire grew from 40% to 59%. There are now four containment lines targeting the fire from all sides…
