'Best Christmas Ever' Fundraising Concert
DULUTH, Minn. - The bands, Laura Velvet and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples hosted a fundraising concert at Pier B called "A Laura Velvet Christmas." The event was put on to benefit "Best Christmas…
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148th Fighter Wing's Starbase Hosts Young People for STEM Event
DULUTH, Minn.--Young professionals gathered Thursday at the 148th Fighter Wing to talk about all things S.T.E.M. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a program titled Fuse aimed at connecting community members with local…
Blood Donations Needed To Help Traumatic Injury Patients, Cancer Patients, And More
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- It's a story that keeps re-occurring. The blood supply in the area is getting low. Volunteers are needed to take just a few minutes to donate a pint of blood. Each…
Superior Public Safety Officials Serve In a New Way
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Law enforcement officers and other first responders in Superior helped the community in a different way on Thursday. They served food at a local restaurant to raise money for charity. The event…
Minnesota DNR Provides Ice Safety and Preparation Tips for the Winter
MINNESOTA -- As the cold weather settles in, lakes are beginning to freeze, generating excitement about various winter activities. The Minnesota DNR wants everyone to get out enjoy what nature has to provide, but…
St. Luke's Lake View Medical Clinic MNA Nurses Withdraw Strike Notice
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at St. Luke's Lake View Medical Clinic in Two Harbors have withdrawn their strike notice for the time being as negotiations continue over a new contract. The nurses at Lake…
FDA Clears Updated COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Under Age 5
(AP) -- U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the…
Family Of American Prisoner Paul Whelan Backs Griner Deal
(AP) -- The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration “made the right decision” by agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but relatives are “devastated”…
WNBA Star Griner Freed In Swap For Russian Arms Dealer Bout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top…
Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Unions Clears Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decades-long battle for nationwide recognition of those unions that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden is expected…
Annual Veterans Memorial Dinner At St. Louis County Depot
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 17th annual Veterans Memorial dinner was held at St. Louis County Depot Wednesday evening. Tickets were $50 to raise money for the Historical Society at the Depot, and the event…
UPDATE: Worker Falls 50 Feet To Death At Fraser Shipyards, No Foul Play Suspected
UPDATE (December 8, 10:50 a.m.) -- The Superior Police Department says they do not suspect foul play regarding the employee who fell off a ship 50 feet to their death at Fraser Shipyards. During the investigation the police department found…
Super One And Miller-Dwan Foundation Partner To Raise Funds For Local Hospice House
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tuesday morning, a generous donation of over $50,000 was made to the Solvay Hospice House. Super One Foods and the Miller-Dwan Foundation have been partnering for 15 years to raise money for…
Wildcat Sanctuary Founder Praises Congress Passing Bill That Protects Big Cats From Private Ownership And Exploitation
SANDSTONE, Minn. -- The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone is celebrating after a bill protecting big cats has now passed Congress and will head to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. On…
UWS Media Class Receives Visit from Industry Expert
SUPERIOR, Wis. - "I'm not originally supposed to be a communications major but after this I've definitely gotten a lot more interest in this," UWS Student, Bill Krieg says. A Communications class at UW Superior,…
Lake Superior Art Glass Holiday Classes Going On Through December 31
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art Glass is celebrating the holiday season with its annual snowman and ornament-making classes. The classes are 30 minutes, and they are DIY style, where you'll get…
Duluth Pearl Harbor Remembrance
DULUTH, Minn. -- 81 years ago, December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the United States by bombing Pearl Harbor. This was the action that brought the United States into World War II. In Duluth…
Local Postmaster Shares Tips for Holiday Shipping
DULUTH, Minn.--With the holidays only a few weeks away, some people will wait until the last minute to send gifts but according to the Duluth Postmaster packages should be mailed the sooner the better. The…
How Duluth's Sister Cities Celebrate Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth has five sister cities throughout the world. During December you can check out five Christmas trees at the DECC that show each Sister City's country decorates and…
Unofficial Recount Results Complete For MN Dist. 3A, 3B
DULUTH, Minn. -- Ballot recounts for northern Minnesota's House districts 3A and 3B are complete, with unofficial results remaining the same -- give or take a vote or two, according to David Zoll, attorney for the DFL party. The official…
Juul Reaches Settlements Covering Thousands Of Lawsuits
(AP) -- Embattled vaping company Juul Labs has reached settlements covering thousands of lawsuits over its e-cigarettes, which in recent years became a scourge in schools and communities nationwide. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Juul said…
Justices Skeptical Of Elections Case That Could Alter Voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked in making rules for congressional and presidential elections. In nearly three hours of arguments, liberal and conservative justices appeared to…
Interracial Marriages To Get Added Protection Under New Law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One day in the 1970s, Paul Fleisher and his wife were walking through a department store parking lot when they noticed a group of people looking at them. Fleisher, who is white, and his wife, who…
US To Boost Natural Gas Exports To UK In Energy Partnership
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain under a new agreement calling for the two countries to work together to boost energy security and drive down prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President…
Food Desperately Needed at CHUM
DULUTH, Minn. -- Food is a basic necessity for everyone, and for those who are facing tough times, its getting even harder for them to get food. Fox 21 talked with CHUM about…
Coffee Conversation: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' in Virginia, MN
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Lyric Center for the Arts presents: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical,' debuting Thursday at the Minn. North College Mesabi Range Virginia Campus. Steve Solkela joined FOX21 on the morning show to chat about the upcoming performance. [field59_video…
Coffee Conversation: 'A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol' in Duluth, MN
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Boat Club and St. Luke's present Minnesota spoof, 'A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol.' Inspiration for the musical stems from Charles Dickens’ famous “A Christmas Carol." Boat Club Restaurant Owner, Jason Vincent joined FOX21 on the…
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
CLOQUET, Minn. -- It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the snow and the trees decorated. But it is also the time of year when the fire danger in your home…
Democratic Sen. Warnock Wins Georgia Runoff Against Walker
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle…
Duluth Chambers 'After Hours Holiday Party' Returns in Person
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, The Duluth Chamber held its annual "After Hours Holiday Party" at Greysolon Plaza. This is the first time the event was back in person since 2019. It's an end-of-the-year celebration for…
