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…
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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…
Packers Preseason On FOX 21
You will be able to see all of the Green Bay Packers Preseason Games once again on FOX 21. The schedule was just officially released. The pre-season games are: 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Aug. 9 vs New York Jets Noon…
Rumors of a Federal Pardon for Derek Chauvin
MINNESOTA -- The five-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder is coming later this month on May 25th. And with that, there are concerns President Donald Trump might issue his convicted killer -- Derek Chauvin -- a pardon. Trump has not…
Stella Maris Academy Hosts Blue Mass For First Responders
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Blue Mass was held Wednesday in Duluth to honor first responders and provide a blessing of safety and well-being. The Blue Mass took place at Cathedral of Our Lady of…
Gov. Walz Calls in National Guard to Battle Wildfires
MINNESOTA -- Governor Walz called up the national guard to assist in battle the wildfire. That includes crews dropping water on hot spots from helicopters... One pilot says she's honored to be able to help out fellow Minnesotans. "It's very…
Burn area acreage reduced
DULUTH, Minn. - As of Thursday morning (5/1/2025), the burning area of the Brimson Complex wildfire (Camp House/Jenkins combined) has…
Hoyt Lakes Camper Witnesses Wildfire Operations
HOYT LAKES, Minn.-- Up in the Northeast part of Minnesota, residents are trying to live life as usual. And that is no exception for one of the visitors. Who came up for his…
Munger Shaw Wildfire Shuts Down Roads, Prompts Evacuations into Thursday
CANYON, Minn. - Thursday's weather forecast prompts evacuation requests for some residents near the Munger Shaw wildfire, sheriffs say. The Munger Shaw wildfire, burning roughly 45 minutes north of Duluth, showed only "minimal…
