Report Shows Lack of Homes and Apartments in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -Â The latest housing indicator report by the City of Duluth confirms the need for more apartments and homes. Their 2021 study found the average price for a home sold increased…
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UMD PAWS Hosts Therapy Animals on National Puppy Day
DULUTH, Minn. -Â March 23 is National Puppy Day, and it happened to coincide with the latest visit of therapy animals at UMD. The weather did not stop UMD PAWS from hosting seven dogs and…
Proposed Legislation Could Pay Part of UMD Tuition for Future Minnesota Students
DULUTH, Minn. -Â Minnesotans who graduate high school and attend UMD could have a sizable chunk of their tuition covered if a proposal in the state legislature become law. The Greater Minnesota Scholarship Program…
Gordy's Hi-Hat has Reopened for its 62nd Season
CLOQUET, MN - Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet is officially open and ready to serve up classic American cheeseburgers that haven’t changed since they first opened 62 years ago. Every…
Coast Guard Cutter Arrives in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - It's not the permanent ship, but the arrival of the Hollyhock means the start of ice cutting activities in the Duluth and Superior ports. This ship, along with the Neah Bay,…
Supreme Court Tosses Wisconsin Legislative Voting Maps
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out Wisconsin state legislative maps that were preferred by the state’s Democratic governor and selected by Wisconsin’s top court, making it unclear what the boundaries will be for the fall election.…
Madeleine Albright, 1st Female US Secretary Of State, Dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 84. President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity…
Midday Update March 23, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Morning Update March 23, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Visit Duluth's New President A Native Of Italy, Ready To Move Forward 'Like A Rocket'
DULUTH, Minn. - The newly configured Visit Duluth officially has a new president to lead its convention and visitor center operations. This comes as Twin Cities marketing firm Bellmont Partners now handles all marketing…
Duluth Sister Cities International Won't Drop Sister City Petrozavodsk, Russia Amid War
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Sister Cities is speaking out in support of Petrozavodsk, Russia, which is one of Duluth’s sister cities, as that country's leader continues to pummel Ukraine. In an email Tuesday to…
Great Outdoors: Preparing for Steelhead Trout Spring Season
BRULE, Wis. - With the Brule River starting to see some of its ice cover melt away, anticipation to fish for steelhead trout is growing. That itch will be met as the Wisconsin DNR…
Benders Shoes Reopens at New Location in Duluth
DULUTH, MN - Benders Shoes in Duluth has moved into a new, larger location and is now open to bringing its customers a wider selection of products. After being in its previous location for…
Birdwatching 101 at Duluth Folk School
DULUTH, Minn. - The birds are starting to come back and in preparation, the Duluth Folk School had its first Birdwatching 101 class of the season Tuesday, which is an annual class that couldn't happen…
Mark Anderson Memorial Concert Happening Sunday, March 27th
DULUTH, Minn. - The twin ports music scene is remembering the life of a well-respected musician with a memorial concert this Sunday. Mark Anderson, who died this month of pancreatic cancer, was a musician well…
UMD Grad Students Participates in Great Lakes Winter Research
DULUTH, MN - Student researchers and scientists at UMD and several other institutions recently gathered samples from across the Great Lakes to understand what is happening…
Wildwoods Preparing for Spring, Warning About Rabbit & Bird Diseases
DULUTH, Minn. -Â The arrival of spring weather means the emergence of baby animals in the wild. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation took their first assistance call of the season March 21, reuniting a baby squirrel with its…
Late Season Winter Storm No Issues for MnDOT
DULUTH, Minn. -Â Winter weather is not leaving the Northland yet, and road crews have been busy prepping for the wide range of precipitation that has fallen. MnDOT says this winter has seen few…
Wisconsin Dad Wants Cop Charged For Restraint Of Daughter
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin father is demanding that prosecutors charge an off-duty police officer who appears to have briefly pressed his knee into his 12-year-old daughter's neck similar to how Derek Chauvin restrained George Floyd. Surveillance video appears…
Dirty Snow, Warm Temps Aid Red River Valley Snowmelt
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The National Weather Services says any fears of an extended spring flooding season in the Red River Valley have been virtually eliminated thanks in large part to the area's soil-stained snow. The weather service said Monday…
Midday Update 3-22-22
Midday news and weather from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Minnesota DNR: Line 3 Work Harmed Groundwater More Than We Knew
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9/AP) - The damage to public groundwater resources in Minnesota from missteps during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline is more severe than previously known, state environmental…
Morning Update 3-22-22
Start your Tuesday, March 22nd off with news and weather from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Wisconsin Anglers Ready For Steelhead Trout Opener On Brule River
A late-season storm is on its way, but anglers are getting anxious for this weekend's steelhead trout opener in Wisconsin. The owner of Great Lakes Fly Shop, John Fehnel, says fly fishing this early in…
KYN: Detail and Dash, Not Your Ordinary Car Wash
SUPERIOR, Wis. - "It's been awesome, it's been really cool to see all the hard work pay off," Detail and Dash Owner, Zach Tharge says. It's that time of year for spring cleaning especially when…
Duluth's Second Harvest Food Bank 41% Toward Fundraising Goal During FoodShare Campaign
DULUTH, Minn. -- March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, a campaign through the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. From now until April 10th, donations made to food banks will be reported to the GMCC FoodShare…
Park Trails Shutting Down For Maintenance
DULUTH, Minn.- Spring is in the air, which means some trails will be closing soon for the season. The bi-annual spring thaw is a crucial time for hiking trails. The freezing and thawing of the…
First Free Cone Day in Two Years
DULUTH, Minn. - Free Cone day was back Monday at Dairy Queen, after it was called off the past two years due to COVID. It was Dairy Queen's way of kicking off spring and…
Babbitt Mayor Running As Republican For District 3 State Senate Seat
BABBITT, Minn. -- The mayor of Babbitt is launching her campaign for the District 3 Minnesota State Senate seat. Andrea Zupancich, who has served as Babbitt's mayor since 2014, is running as a Republican. She also held a seat on…
Duluth's Enger Tower Lit For World Down Syndrome Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Enger Tower is lit red Monday night for World Down Syndrome Day. This is the 10th anniversary of the day, which was created by the United Nations. There are roughly 4,200 Minnesotans with Down syndrome. The…
