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Salvation Army Only Half Way to Goal

DULUTH, Minn. -- The two day snow storm did not help the Duluth Salvation Army's efforts to raise $215,000 in its kettle drive this year. With just eight days left in the campaign, the…

Minnesota Power Calls In Outside Resources; Power Outages To Last Through Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power held a press conference Friday afternoon to update the media and public on its continued efforts to restore power to thousands of customers on the 4th day since the…

UMD Professor Working with NASA

DULUTH, Minn.--There was a rocket lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Friday morning, it was carrying the first satellite dedicated to observing nearly all the water on the earth's…

Johnson's Bakery Continues with Wide Variety of Christmas Cookies

DULUTH, Minn. - Christmas Cookies are always a welcome treat as the holiday approaches and there is a local bakery that's been making cookies and much more since the 1940s. Johnson's Bakery has called…

City Of Duluth Friday Storm Update

DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth released the following storm update Friday afternoon on its Facebook page. A huge thank you to our plow operators for their continued great work in the face of the historic two-storm event in…

Coffee Conversation: The Gift of Local Publishing's / Zenith Bookstore

DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're looking for a special, local gift this Christmas.. Zenith Bookstore has a big case of pickings. Co-Owner, Bob Dobrow, joined FOX21 on the morning show to talk about the busy holiday season and local finds…

National Weather Service In Duluth Talks About Unique Snowstorm

DULUTH, Minn. -- The National Weather Service in Duluth shared insight on Thursday about the unique snowstorm system that has hit the Northland over two days this week. One meteorologist says Duluth has seen…

Salvation Army of Superior's Christmas Food Box Distribution Moved To Monday

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Salvation Army in Superior wants to get the word out that it's closed on Friday due to the weather, which means that the Christmas food box distribution will now be happening on Monday. They say it's…

Congressional Law Protecting Vulnerable People Who Wander Renewed in Senate and Awaits House Approval

Washington, D.C. -- A bill that helps protect vulnerable adults and children has been passed in the senate for renewal through 2027 and awaits house approval. For over 20 years, a program was…

Is the Traditional "Snow Day" a Thing of the Past?

NORTHLAND -- When it comes to winter storms, snow days are as old as schools themselves. However, with easy-access to e-learning, are traditional snow days a thing of the past? The…

Pointers For Snow Piling Up on Your Roof

DULUTH, Minn.--While Snow on the power lines may take them down, it's unlikely the snow that's fallen on your roof will cause major issues with the stability of your roof, but the experts do…

Power Outages Expected to Last Into Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- All Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power crews have been working since yesterday to get everyone's power restored. The Director of Grid Operations for Minnesota Power, Josh Goutermont says…

Duluth Chamber President Addresses DWI Charge

DULUTH, Minn. - The president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce pleaded not guilty this week to two gross misdemeanor charges connected to an alleged drunken-driving incident. According to a criminal complaint, in September Matthew Baumgartner, 39, was found…

Common Snow Blower Issue

DULUTH, Minn. - If you've been outside at all today, you've heard the roar of snow blowers. They have been out in force throughout the northland as the snow has been piling up. For…

Locals Were Out Enjoying the Best and the Worst of a Minnesota Blizzard

DULUTH, Minn.--It didn’t take long for Duluth to turn into a winter wonderland this morning. While many decided to hunker down inside during the heavy snowfall, there were a few out and about enjoying…

Minnesota Nurses Association to Ratify New 3 Year Contracts With Hospitals

MINNESOTA--Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) announced they have voted to ratify the tentative 3 year contract agreements with hospitals across the state. In a live press conference Wednesday afternoon, MNA President stated that nurses overwhelmingly voted to go…

CHUM Warming Center May Be Open Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. - The snow and wind have been tough on people who may not have a permanent place to stay. The CHUM Warming Center can help these people. The center is located on West Third Street in the…

Snow Days Vs. E-Learning From Home In The Northland

NORTHLAND -- Many schools in the Northland shut down due to the storm, but a few stayed open and operated from home. The majority of local schools called off school completely opting for a traditional snow day at home. This…

Duluth Fire Department Asks Public To 'Adopt A Hydrant'

DULUTH, Minn. -- With the winter blizzard covering the Twin Ports, the Duluth Fire Department is asking the public to "adopt a hydrant." Fires can happen in seconds and being able to see hydrants is crucial. The DFD says clearing…

Power Outages Come With Winter Storm

The high winds and wet, heavy snow are a bad one-two punch for powerlines and people. Some customers throughout the Northland are without power, and others are wincing every time their lights dim. As of 5:30 pm Wednesday, Minnesota Power…

Fed Set To Extend Inflation Fight With 7th Rate Hike Of 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — After four straight three-quarter-point interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve is set to announce a smaller half-point increase in its key rate Wednesday, a first step toward dialing back its efforts to combat inflation. At the same…

Sandy Hook Anniversary: Biden Cites ‘Societal Guilt’ On Guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. “should have societal guilt” for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Twenty…

US Storm Brings Tornadoes, Blizzard-Like Conditions; 2 Dead

DALLAS (AP) — A destructive storm marched across the United States, spawning tornadoes that touched down in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, where the deaths of a young boy and his mother were reported, and it delivered blizzard-like conditions…