Richard I. Bong Museum Unveils New Solar Powered System
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Richard I. Bong Museum is celebrating a new way to power the history it has on display there. Half of the $10,000, 20-kilowatt solar array was funded by the…
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Rhubarb Fest Changes Locations for this Year's Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- The upcoming 20th Annual Rhubarb festival will be celebrating in a new location this year. Since the beginning of the rhubarb festival tradition, activities took place on the east end…
Coffee Conversation: Jason Young Leads Depot Foundation Forward
DULUTH, Minn. -- Jason Young, newly named Executive Director of the Depot Foundation, joined the Fox 21 morning newscast live in-studio to share exciting updates about the organization’s future. With a nonprofit background dating back to 2001 and fundraising experience…
Online Predator Sting by Illinois Group Leads to Charges Against Superior Man
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Charges allege an unnamed citizen group from Illinois reported the man to Superior Police, after catching him in an online predator sting. On Tuesday, 62-year-old Joey Edward Scott was…
Superior National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires
NORTHERN MINNESOTA -- The Superior National Forest is starting prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation. The prescribed fires may be close to areas open to the public for the next several days.…
Community Rallies to Help Volunteer Firefighter Fight Against Cancer Diagnosis
CROMWELL, Minn. -- The community of Cromwell is helping out one their volunteer firefighters' fight against cancer. Tim Smith of Cromwell, Minn., was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and has already underwent major…
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Announces the Approval of Cannabis Rules
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced Monday that the rules governing Minnesota's adult-use cannabis market have been formally adopted and are in effect following their approval by a judge,…
Diane Desotelle announces plans to run for City Council
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Mike Mayou stepping down as Duluth's District 2 Representative, former city employee Diane Desotelle is looking to step-up. She announced today that she is running for the…
St. Louis County Celebrates Achievements in Public Health
DULUTH, Minn -- Four individuals were recognized for their work in public health by St. Louis County today. Dr. Jan Baldwin, Christina Trok, Mel Alvar, and Nathan Kesti were each given a Public…
One Man Behind Bars After Making Threats of Violence to Ex-Wife & Kids
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- One suspect is in custody after making threatening statements to his ex-wife and kids in Superior. The Superior Police Department received a call on Monday, April 14, right after 8:30 p.m. from a woman worried about the…
Coffee Conversation: Denfeld High School Presents "Legally Blonde the Musical"
DULUTH, Minn. -- Theater students at Denfeld High School are preparing to take the stage for their final performance of the year: Legally Blonde the Musical. Cast members Reagan Kern and Jacob Waechter were on Fox 21’s morning newscast Tuesday…
DPD Asking for Public Assistance in Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying an individual who shoplifted from JC Penny last week. This event happened last Tuesday, April 8. The shoplifting suspect is described as a white female with…
Community Comes Together for Local Coach & Gymnasts Battling Breast Cancer
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- The community of Grand Rapids is coming together to build a community garden for a beloved gym coach battling terminal breast cancer. Andrea Hassel started the Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy…
Hoops Brewing Owner Celebrates 25 Years of Duluth Brewing
DULUTH, Minn. -- 25 years ago, Dave Hoops left California and returned to the northland where he was born. “I moved to Duluth, Christmas, '99 with my wife and newborn daughter,” Dave Hoops, Owner…
Wrenshall School District Closes 5th Grade Enrollment
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- Wrenshall Public School District closes enrollment for their 5th grade class for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The school district has seen a rise in student enrollment in recent years.…
CSS Students Showcase New Innovations in Trade Show
DULUTH, Minn. -- Students from the College of St. Scholastica held a trade show to showcase new inventions that students have been working on during the semester. Students from the college's new product…
St. Louis County Legacy Dump Damage Reversal Project in the Works
CANYON, Minn.-- Around 250 closed dump and landfill sites across St. louis County is being addressed with a proposed project. These sites are unlined and ultimately contaminating ground water. To try and solve this,…
Stolen Vehicle Located, Minutes After Police Appeal to Public for Info
DULUTH, Minn. - Minutes after appealing to the public for information, police say they recovered a stolen vehicle that originally fled from them Saturday night. In a press release Monday afternoon, Duluth Police asked…
Name of Chisholm Man Killed In Motorcyle Crash Released
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says Shawn Harold Hage of Chisholm died following a motorcycle crash on April 12, 2025. The accident was reported around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 5 near the intersection of Herman Road, which is about…
Jordon Johnson Announces Campaign for Duluth City Council Seat
DULUTH, Minn. -- A candidate has announced his run for Duluth city council at-large. Jordon Johnson, was born and raised in Duluth. He is the former executive director of Life House. In 2024 he…
Rhubarb Festival Moving To New Location
Chum’s 20th annual Rhubarb Festival is moving to a new location. After several years at First Lutheran Church and Holy Rosary School. it will be moving to at Asbury United Methodist Church. It's located at 6822 Grand Avenue near…
"Purple Up" Day Highlights Children of Military Families
Children of military families in Minnesota are being recognized this month for their sacrifices to our country. Organizations like Duluth's 148th Fighter Wing, the American Red Cross, and even the UMD Bulldogs took…
Coffee Conversation: Final Performance Nears for UMD Percussion
DULUTH, Minn. -- April is here, and that means the school year is coming to a close — but not before one final performance. That includes the talented musicians of the UMD Percussion Ensemble. Students from the University of Minnesota…
Chisholm Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident
CHERRY TOWNSHIP, Min. – A Chisholm man was killed Saturday afternoon after authorities said he lost control of his motorcycle in Cherry Township. The accident was reported around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 5 near the intersection of Herman Road, which…
Egg-Splosion Event Held in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Easter right around the corner, the 10th annual Egg-Splosion event was held in Lincoln Park. Northern Expressions Arts Collective hosted Egg-Splosion at the Harrison Community Center on Saturday. The Easter event…
Great Lakes Aquarium Celebrates Otters' Agate and Ore's Birthdays
DULUTH, Minn. -- This weekend, the Great Lakes Aquarium held a birthday celebration for two of its most popular animals. The two female otters, Agate and Ore, turned 12 years old this year. Each…
Investigation into Drive-By Shooting Report on FDL Reservation
FOND DU LAC RESERVATION, Minn. - Authorities are investigating after reports of a drive-by shooting Thursday night on the Fond Du Lac Reservation. Cloquet and Fond Du Lac Police were called to the…
True North Goodwill Saw Packed Grand Opening for New Hermantown Location
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- True North Goodwill held a packed grand opening for their new Hermantown location . It was packed grand opening today for new Hermantown flagship location after construction for the…
Wisconsin and Minnesota Spring Turkey Season Nears
MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN -- Spring turkey season is approaching fast, with both Wisconsin and Minnesota seasons starting on April 16. Historically, it would have been odd to see a turkey this far north in Minnesota…
National Weather Service & St. Louis County Work Closely Together
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- The National Weather Service (NWS) and St. Louis County work hand-in-hand together to give better response to severe weather events. The two agencies have a…
