Superior Diocese Message On Election Of Pope Leo XIV
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of…
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Diocese of Duluth Bishop Releases Statement on New Pope
DULUTH, Minn. - Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth released a statement after Cardinal Robert Prevost was…
New Pope Is An American
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict. Prevost, a 69-year-old member…
NEW POPE CHOSEN: White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a…
Participants Needed for Upcoming Memorial Day Parade
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the weather starting to feel like summer, soon enough parade season will be in full swing. And the Memorial Day parade will be here before you know it. In…
'Upper Lakes Food Show' Feeds Customers and Clients
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Upper Lakes Food Show is a chance for distributors to show off what they're known for. They do this through sampling, demonstrations, and even simple conversation. "This is a…
Mayor: Duluth's Local Government Aid Could Be Cut By $1.1M
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is concerned, but not surprised, more Local Government Aid (LGA) could be cut from the city. On Wednesday, Reinert said the Minnesota Legislature's Senate Committee on Taxes released its omnibus tax bill, which…
Douglas County Humane Society Takes In Malnourished Horse, Needs Donations
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A severely malnourished horse is in need of financial support to get back to good health. The Douglas County Humane Society is organizing the fundraiser for Sunny the horse. The staff members said Sunny is with a…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Collision With School Bus
COLERAINE, Minn. -- A motorcyclist was fighting for his life Wednesday after crashing with a school bus in Coleraine. The motorcyclist was identified as Damian Heinkel, 44, of Bovey. The accident was reported around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. The Minnesota State…
Charges: Superior Teen Threatened Grandmother, Shot At Deputies Over Denial Of Video Game Purchase
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A teenager from Superior who is accused of shooting at Douglas County deputies Tuesday was charged as an adult Wednesday for five felonies, including first-degree attempted intentional homicide. According to the criminal complaint, Carsen Peterson, 13, was…
Duluth Huskies Hand Out Hot Dogs to Healthcare Workers
Aspirus St. Lukes employees got a taste of the upcoming baseball season for lunch. The Duluth Huskies were handing out free hotdogs to healthcare workers as a thank you. Aspirus St. Lukes is one of the Huskies biggest sponsors, and…
Grandma's Marathon Apparel Discount Warehouse Sale
DULUTH, Minn. - Your chance to get Grandma’s Marathon apparel at a discounted price is on Friday, May 9, 2025. Grandma’s Marathon is holding its "Warehouse Apparel Sale". Grandma’s Marathon and Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) gear and apparel will be…
Rosie Loeffler-Kemp Seeks Re-Election to Duluth School Board
DULUTH, Minn. -- Rosie Loeffler-Kemp has announced her bid for re-election to the Duluth School Board in District 1. Highlighting over 30 years of community involvement and nonprofit leadership, she emphasized her commitment to strong public schools and collaborative leadership.…
Coffee Conversation: Gender Joy Art Show Returns to Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. — The 2nd Annual Gender Joy Art Show is on display at Zeitgeist from May 2–31, celebrating expression and identity through community art. YWCA Duluth Executive Director Morgan Beryl joined FOX 21’s morning newscast Wednesday to share details.…
Amber Sadowski Seeks Re-election to Duluth School Board
DULUTH, Minn. -- Amber Sadowski is running for a second term on the Duluth School Board At-Large, highlighting her leadership background and focus on youth development. With a background in teaching and 10 years in the nonprofit sector, Sadowski is…
City Council Approves Outside Investigation Into Internal Issues With Superior Police Dept.
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Urgent internal struggles within the Superior Police Department will officially be handled by an outside consultant for no more than $50,000 after the city council unanimously approved the measure at tonight's…
Sheriff: 'Tragic Outcome' Avoided After Boy Shoots At Douglas Co. Deputies
TOWN OF SUPERIOR, Wis. – A shooting investigation is underway in the Town of Superior after authorities said a teen shot at deputies multiple times during a standoff. The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the…
Grand Rapids Man Arrested At Work After Stabbing Incident
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- A Grand Rapids man was arrested at his work Sunday after investigators said he stabbed his friend in the hand. Seth Marshall Hanna, 23, was taken into custody at the…
Minnesota DNR Releases Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods…
Minnesota DNR Releases Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St.…
Duluth Fire Department Victorious In 2025 Battle of the Badges
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department claimed victory in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. It's a friendly competition between local first responders to save lives through blood donation. Led by Katie Sandstrom,…
National Bike to School Day!
DULUTH, Minn. - Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist…
Keri Heintzeman Takes Oath of Office
ST. PAUL - Keri Heintzeman was was sworn in May 6, 2025 as the newest member of the Minnesota Senate. She won a special election on April 29 to represent District 6 after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned. He district includes parts of…
New Destination for Duluth-Area Trash, Prices To Go Up
DULUTH, Minn. - Today the St. Louis County Commission voted to have local trash sent to the Virginia Landfill. They voted on a contract with WLSSD/Resource Renew. The Moccasin Mike landfill in Superior where Resource Renew currently sends its garbage…
Coffee Conversation: Helping Grads Gain Financial Confidence
DULUTH, Minn. -- As high schools, colleges, and universities across the Northland gear up for commencement, families are celebrating a major milestone: graduation. With the transition into post-college life on the horizon, financial readiness is top of mind for many.…
Minneapolis Shooting Suspect Previously Convicted of Stabbing Outside Iron Range Bar
MINNEAPOLIS - The man accused of shooting five people inside a car last week in Minneapolis, was previously convicted of stabbing a man outside of a bar on the Iron…
Brush Fires Force Temporary Closure of Highway 2 in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Multiple brush fires shut down a section of Highway 2 in Ashland Monday evening. As for 5:30 p.m. the Wisconsin Department of Transportation closed a section of Highway 2 in both…
Scholarships Awarded to 97 Northern Minnesota Math and Science Students
DULUTH, Minn. - The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota students. They students are all pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields…
Two People Without A Home Following Sunday Evening Duluth Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 700 block of W Third Street at 9:57 pm the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025. Crews say they discovered fire visible on the…
Gov. Evers Says He's Not Afraid After Trump Official Suggests Possible Arrest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about…
