Navigating Insurance with Wildfires
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- After the possibility of suffering significant loss with fires it can be a daunting task to figure out next steps towards recovery. With every claim being handled differently, there are…
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Former Cloquet police officer found guilty of taking advantage of elderly person
SAINT PAUL & CLOQUET, Minn. - Former Cloquet Police Officer Laci Marie Silgjord was found guilty of one count of felony attempted theft by swindle. Silgjord exploited a now-deceased 78-year-old vulnerable adult. She gained…
Coffee Conversation: 30th annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 30th annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament returns to Duluth on May 30–31, 2025. David Kolquist, president of Never Surrender Inc., joined FOX 21 to discuss the event and its mission: supporting individuals and families affected…
Viral Runaway Sheep Named Brad Is Now a Dad
CARLTON, Minn. -- Last November, we brought you the story of Brad—the runaway sheep turned local celebrity. Now, we're back on the farm in Carlton with to check in on Brad's latest chapter. It’s been…
St. Louis County Wildfires Partially Contained, Still Trigger 'State of Local Emergency'
BRIMSON, Minn. - St. Louis County authorities say a state of local emergency declaration was a "procedural step" to access state disaster relief funding. More than 150 buildings have been destroyed,…
Lake Vermillion access point to receive "extensive upgrades"
Near TOWER, Minn. - The Minnesota DNR is announcing the Moccasin Point Public Water Access will be getting upgrades. The DNR is holding an open house to share and gather information about extensive…
Lake Superior College Celebrates Graduates
DULUTH, Minn. -- It was Lake Superior College's turn to celebrate its graduates on Monday. The commencement ceremony recognized the graduating students as they walked across the stage. Over 700 students from nearly 70 programs graduated from the college this…
Canvassing Board Approves of Organized Township 63-17
ORAGANIZED TOWNSHIP 63-17, Minn. -- A new township has been approved by the Canvassing Board in northern St. Louis County. Unorganized Township 63-17 has just became Organized…
New weekly bus service between Ely and Virginia
DULUTH, Minn. - Arrowhead Transit is launching a new weekly service connecting Ely to Virginia. The bus will have stops in Babbitt, Embarrass, and Tower. The service…
Some containment announced for all major fires in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - The Jenkins Creek Fire is now 6% contained with 199 people fighting the blaze. It was the last of the major fires to reach any…
Coffee Conversation: Duluth Playhouse to Debut "Home, I’m Darling" at NorShor Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Playhouse is set to open its latest production, Home, I’m Darling, this Friday, May 23, at the historic NorShor Theatre. Cast member Jess Hughes, who stars as Judy, and director Mary Fox appeared live on…
Community Meeting for those impacted by fires
DULUTH, Minn. - There will be a community meeting Monday May 19, 2025 for people impacted by the Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires. The meeting will be at 6pm in the…
One Injured in ATV Crash Near Orr
ELEPHANT LAKE, Minn. -- One person is hospitalized with injuries after an ATV crash near Orr on the evening of May 18th. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 8:27 p.m. on a trail southeast of…
Munger Shaw Fire: Crews Work to Keep Flames Extinguished
CANYON, Minn. - Crews watch over burnt lowlands to ensure hotspots from the Munger Shaw wildfire stay extinguished. According to St. Louis County data, the Munger Shaw wildfire is around 50%…
'Safe Bay Program' Begins at Vineyard Church
DULUTH, Minn.-- While the Damiano Center is under construction, one church in Duluth has stepped up to provide a temporary overnight housing solution for those who need it. However, nearby neighbors have voiced…
Minnesota State Leaders Survey Damage From Wildfires
BRIMSON, Minn. --Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith visited the Camp House fire zone to take in the carnage firsthand. The group first visited the Incident Command…
Local Animal Shelters Aiding Pet Owners During Wildfire
DULUTH, Minn. -- As wildfires across the Northland continue to grow, Animals Allies Humane Society in Duluth has been working directly with St. Louis County to assist in any needs that pet owners may…
Duluth City Councilor Azrin Awal Election Annoucement
DULUTH, Minn. - City Councilor Azrin Awal posted on social media, “Today, I announce that I will not be running for re-election this year. My heart is grateful for all the good…
Temporary Access Allowed in Wildfire Evacuation Zones
NORTHLAND, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is allowing property owners temporary access to the Jenkins Creek and Camp House wildfire evacuation zones today, May 16, until 8 PM. Property owners must check in with deputies at Hugo’s…
Coffee Conversation: Junk Food Film Festival Hits Zeitgeist Zinema This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Junk Food Film Festival is taking over the Zeitgeist Zinema in Duluth on May 16 and 17, serving up two days of bold, bizarre, and wildly fun films. Matthew Dressel joined the FOX 21 Morning Show…
Crews continue to battle Camp House & Jenkins Creek fires
BRIMSON, Minn. - The size of the Camp House and Jenkins Creek Fires, collectively known as the Brimson Complex Fire, have stayed about the same in the past…
Camp House and Jenkins Creek Wildfires Burn Slow, But Just Miles Apart
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team officials say the Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires have not grown as of Thursday, but remain just miles from one another.…
Walz Contrasts Minnesota's Bipartisan Budget Breakthrough With Washington's Deep Divisions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and leaders of the Minnesota Legislature announced a hard-fought budget deal Thursday, contrasting the bipartisan cooperation that produced the agreement with the deep divisions that have tied Washington in knots. The…
Cirrus' "Safe Return" Button Now On More Airplanes
DULUTH, Minn. - Cirrus Aircraft has announced their auto-land function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The "safe return" button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated. The aircraft…
American Red Cross Providing Assistance with Wildfires
DULUTH, Minn.-- With everything happening with the fires, it's no surprise many organizations are stepping up to help. Red Cross's Executive Director Dan Williams told FOX 21, they train once a year for…
Second Harvest Northland Shows Off New Headquarters
DULUTH, Minn. - Second Harvest Northland held a walk-through of its new facility at the Atlas Industrial Site in the western edge of Duluth. The facility has a 13,600 square-foot freezer and cooler addition to help provide fresher and more…
Dunkin' Donuts and Cops Raise Funds for Special Olympics
DULUTH, Minn -- Your morning coffee could contribute to a good cause! Dunkin' Donuts and local law enforcement agencies are partnering for #CopOnARooftop. Duluth Police will be at the Duluth Dunkin'…
Cirrus Announces SR Series G7+ Featuring Safe Return™
DULUTH, Minn. -- Cirrus Aircraft has announced their "auto-land" function is now coming to some of their propeller airplanes. The "safe return" button on the plane allows passengers to hit an emergency button if the pilot become incapacitated... The aircraft…
United Airlines to add new flight from Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - United Airlines will add a fourth daily flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning June 1 through July 30, 2025. The added flight comes ahead of the previously scheduled…
Munger Shaw Wildfire Begins To Slow Down
COTTON, Minn. -- The Munger Shaw wildfire, which has burned 1,600 acres, slowed down on Thursday. Lower humidity, reduced winds, and higher humidity have helped with slowing fire growth. according…
