Recently Retired Ship Captain Recalls Time Out on the Great Lakes
DULUTH, MN - With the new shipping season now getting back underway, we caught up with a recently retired captain who spent nearly 45 years out on the Great Lakes. …
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits Coast Guard Cutter SPAR
DULUTH, Minn. - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar celebrated the arrival of the new Coast Guard Ice Cutter in one of a few stops in Northern Minnesota. Klobuchar boarded and toured the new U.S. Coast Guard…
St. Luke's Volunteers Recognized During Volunteer Appreciation Week
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers are getting recognized at St. Luke's as volunteer appreciation week comes to a close. One of those acknowledged, Carole Newkumet, has been volunteering in the surgical waiting area of St. Luke's…
Three Shot in Washington, D.C., Police Search for Suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) - Police and federal agents swarmed into a northwest Washington neighborhood on Friday after at least three people were shot in a flurry of gunfire. City officials warned people to stay inside because of an “active threat” as…
Barry Family Vigil Being Held Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Family and friends of the Barry family will remember their loved ones with a vigil this weekend. This vigil is being held Sunday at 8 o'clock for anyone who wants to come…
Duluth Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Shooting Unarmed Man Through Apartment Door in 2020
DULUTH, Minn.- A St. Louis County jury found Duluth Police Officer Tyler Leibfried not guilty of second-degree assault and intentional discharge of a firearm Friday, regarding an incident in September 2020 when he shot unarmed Jared Fyle through the closed…
Live Interview: WLSSD Talks Recycling, Reducing, Reusing On Earth Day
DULUTH, Minn. - AJ Axtell, environmental program coordinator at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), stopped by the 8 a.m. hour of FOX 21's morning show to talk about ways to be…
Duluth Police Confirm Bodies Found In East Hillside Home Were Result Of Murder-Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police confirmed on Thursday that the five bodies found in an East Hillside home on Wednesday were the result of a murder-suicide committed by Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, age 29. The victims are Sean Christopher Barry, age…
Verified GoFundMe Created For Funeral Expenses Of Duluth Murder-Suicide Victims
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you would like to support the loved ones of the family that was killed in a murder-suicide in Duluth on Wednesday, a GoFundMe has started where you can donate. FOX21 has confirmed that this GoFundMe is…
ISD 709 Releases Statement After Two Former Students Killed In Murder-Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Public Schools superintendent, John Magas, released a statement following the deaths of two young girls who were killed in a murder-suicide on Wednesday. 12-year-old Shiway Barry and 9-year-old Sadie Barry were two of the four…
City Leaders, Neighbors React to Murder-Suicide in East Hillside
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's a very somber feeling on East 12th Street the day following the incident that has now been confirmed a murder suicide. Duluth police Chief Mike Tusken spoke…
Kirby Commencements Continue at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - Some UMD students planning to graduate next month are taking advantage of a program this week that gives them a more personal send off. The Kirby Commencement allows students to get…
Duluth Public Schools Begins New Strategic Plan Process
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District is ready to begin the process to create a new comprehensive strategic plan. Superintendent John Magas says they hired TeamWorks International to assist them. The…
Visit Duluth Opens New Visitor Center in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth is ready to open their new visitor center in Canal Park. The move from West Superior Street to Lake Avenue next to Flagship will continue to offer brochures,…
Family Confirms Facebook Confession Made By 1 of 5 Found Dead In Duluth Home
DULUTH, Minn. – An immediate family member of the five people found dead in a Duluth home Wednesday has confirmed to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger that the suspect in the crime, who was one…
Lake Superior Zoo's Longtime African Lion Dies
DULUTH, Minn.--The Lake Superior Zoo announced Thursday the passing of their male African lion, Leo. The lion was 14 1/2 years old, and called the zoo home for 13 years. He is survived by his two sisters, Lily and Malkia.…
Police: Five People Found Dead In Duluth Home
DULUTH, Minn. -- Five people and a dog were found dead inside a home on the 700-block of East 12th Street on Wednesday, according to the Duluth Police Department. What started off as a…
Suspect Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Chisholm
CHISHOLM, Minn. -- The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in the city of Chisholm. The shooting happened Wednesday morning after 7 a.m. on the 200 block of Central Avenue…
Bike Swap Returns to Continental Ski & Bike This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Those in need of a bike but may not want to purchase a new one can use an event this weekend in Duluth to hopefully find what they need. Continental Ski and…
Duluth Police Department Using 3D Cameras to Scan Accident, Crime Scenes
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is highlighting equipment that is helping them document accident and crime scenes better. Last year they purchased three cameras that can scan an area of…
The Rambler Food Truck Begins New Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Another sign of spring in the Northland as The Rambler food truck had its first stop of their season Wednesday outside Cirrus. Event Coordinator Kesley Auran says they are one…
Bomb Threat Identical To Esko One Causes Evacuation Of Cloquet Middle And High Schools
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Cloquet middle school and high school were evacuated on Wednesday after a bomb threat was called into the high school over the phone, and both buildings have now been given the all-clear by police. Cloquet police…
American Red Cross Provides Relief for Victims of Bayfield Area Fire
BAYFIELD, Wisc.--Disaster volunteers from the American Red Cross are stepping up to help those who lost everything, including the roof over their heads, after…
74 Apartments of Lincoln Park Flats Complete, Pre-Leased Ahead of June 1st Opening
DULUTH, Minn.- This summer West Superior Street will see more housing overlooking the lake, as the 4-story Lincoln Park Flats is all booked up ahead of its June 1st opening, about a year…
Superior Council Unanimously Approves Tourism Contract with Duluth-Based Swim Creative
SUPERIOR, Wis,- Superior City Councilors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a tourism contract worth $250,000 to a marketing agency based out of Duluth called "Swim Creative." Superior Mayor Jim Paine says the choice…
Grandma's Marathon Weekend Live Entertainment Returning To Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma's Marathon is set to be even more of a party again this year, as live music will be returning to Bayfront Park on race weekend. Last year there was live music…
Duluth Parks and Rec Holds Youth Soccer Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - Through the Duluth Parks and Recreation, one UMD soccer player is helping give back to the youth soccer community. "I was asked by my boss to put on a soccer camp…
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota puts on Family Night
DULUTH, Minn. - The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota put on an event tonight for families impacted by epilepsy. Held at the Duluth Children's Museum, the event was a way for families that deal with the…
DTA Lifts Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - The DTA announced Tuesday that it is lifting its mask mandate for riders after a federal judge ended it for all public transit Monday. Before the ruling by the judge, the CDC…
