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Biden Says ‘We Have To Act’ After Texas School Shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lamenting a uniquely American tragedy, an anguished and angry President Joe Biden delivered an urgent call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman shot and killed at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school. Biden…
Vigil, Rally Planned For 2nd Anniversary Of Floyd Killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A candlelight vigil to honor George Floyd’s memory at the intersection where he died was among the remembrances scheduled for Wednesday’s second anniversary of the Black man’s killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Activists planned…
South Pier Inn Celebrates 20 Years of Business
DULUTH, Minn. - The South Pier Inn held an open house Tuesday to celebrate twenty years in business. The Sola family purchased the property in the late nineties after it had been run down and…
USS Minneapolis St. Paul Heads Home
DULUTH, Minn. - People gathered in Canal Park Tuesday afternoon to witness the USS Minneapolis St. Paul leaving the harbor. The naval ship was commissioned on Saturday, and the first to ever be in the…
Captain J's Mini Golf Ready to Open On Barkers Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many local businesses are getting ready to entertain the crowds, including Captain J's Miniature Golf Course over in Superior. After a long winter and spring, there’s…
50th Anniversary of Title IX Recognized At UMD
DULUTH, Minn. -- The UMD Athletic Department took the time on Tuesday to assemble a panel of former and current female athletes to continue the education and push the importance about title ix for…
New Mural in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth gained a little more color this past weekend as a new mural made its debut behind ASI Accounting downtown. Mana Bear Bolton, a freelance artist from Duluth was contacted by ASI…
SolFed Farm Receives Certified Naturally Grown Recognition
DULUTH, Minn. - Farming started as more of a passion project for SolFed Farm owner Liz Strohmayer. "We started with a few raised beds which quickly turned into a lot. It was ideally, it was…
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Hosts Grand Opening of LSS Bethany in Morgan Park
DULUTH, MN - After a nearly two year process, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota held a grand opening of its new facility in Morgan Park to better help children, youth, and families. The 3.3…
Supporters Gather at City Hall to Support Congresswoman Betty McCollum's Boundary Waters Protection and Pollution Prevention Act
DULUTH, MN - Supporters of the Boundary Waters Protection and Pollution Prevention Act gathered in front of Duluth City Hall this morning ahead of a congressional hearing on the bill. The proposed legislation was…
Tugboat That Was Sinking In Duluth Harbor Is Afloat Again
DULUTH, Minn. -- The tugboat named "Lake Superior" that partially sunk in the Duluth Harbor back in March is now floating once again. According to the Coast Guard, contractors are working on what's called "lightering…
Duluth Edison Charter School Students Hold Outdoor Concert
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, kids from the Duluth Edison Charter School celebrated the end of the school year with their outdoor concert. Students grades kindergarten through fourth and their families gathered at Leif…
Alpacas Go Through Shearing Process at Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a busy day at a local farm for alpaca shearing. It's the annual harvest day at the Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm in Duluth where they are harvesting alpaca fiber by…
Prepare for a Safe Boating Year During National Safe Boating Week
DULUTH, MN - This week is National Safe Boating Week and a good time to make sure your boat is ready before heading out on the water. While some necessary equipment may be different…
Texas School Shooting Kills 18 Children, 3 Adults
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead. The death toll also included three adults, according to state Sen. Roland Gutierrez,…
Unified Sports Track And Field Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- It's been a big day at Duluth East high school. The school hosted dozens of athletes for a unique track and field event. Students from Cook County, Cloquet, Proctor, and…
Duluth Zoo Funding Updates
DULUTH, Minn.-- With membership numbers up, The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing for the upcoming renewal of its accreditation from the Association of Zoo's and Aquariums. While also making long term plans…
Interchange Project Update
DULUTH, Minn.-- As summer approaches, works continues on the Twin Ports Interchange Construction Project. It's a total redesign for what was often called the "can of worms." Lots of ground work is…
Texas Governor: 15 Killed In School Shooting; Gunman Dead
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday, and the 18-year-old gunman was dead, Gov. Greg Abbott said Abbott said a local man opened fire at at Robb…
Biden To Sign Policing Order On Floyd Anniversary: AP Source
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, according to three people familiar with the matter. The order would require federal law enforcement to review and revise…
Police: Duluth Delivery Driver Robbed At Gunpoint, Vehicle Stolen
DULUTH, Minn. – A 33-year-old Duluth man is under arrest after a Door Dash driver was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening before police said he stole the victim’s vehicle. The armed robbery happened around 9:10 p.m. on the 1000 block…
Tuesday's Lunchtime Update
Join FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in Tuesday's lunchtime update!
Coffee Conversation: The Promethean -- Covering UWS For 102 Years
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The UW-Superior student-run newspaper, The Promethean, has been covering campus news now for 102 years. The paper's student editor, Drew Kerner, and his faculty advisor, Tom Hansen, stopped by the morning…
1st Test In Chase For Open Minnesota Seat In Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A slew of candidates hoping to win the Minnesota congressional seat vacated by the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn get their first test before voters on Tuesday. The winners of Republican and Democratic primaries will meet…
Council Votes For Recall Election Against Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is officially facing a recall election after a unanimous vote by the city council Monday night, except for one vote against, which was from…
The North Shore Estates Hosts Petting Zoo for Residents and Staff
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Estates held a petting zoo event Monday for residents and staff. Sheep, mini horses, mini cows, and alpacas were just a few of the animals included at the pop-up…
Some Park Point Residents Buried In Silt After Beach Nourishment Project
DULUTH, Minn. - Some homeowners on Park Point are getting buried in fine sand and silt, and some are even losing their yards to inches of the super fine particles. The problem…
Duluth Fire Department Training 12 New Hires, Most In History
DULUTH, Minn. -- Recently, fire departments have had difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. What used to be hundreds of applicants might now only be dozens. But over the next two weeks, the Duluth Fire Department…
Superior Roux Offering Variety of Flavors at Pop-Up Location
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Opening Superior Roux has been a long time coming for co-owners Paul Lukens and Jeremy Wilson. "We've both been in the culinary industry for about 30 years mixed together. We kind of…
