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1 Dead, 2 With Life-Threatening Injuries In Highway 1 Crash Near Ely
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash near Ely that killed one woman and seriously injured two others. The accident happened around 4:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 1 (also known as Highway 169)…
Duluth's Bed Bath & Beyond To Close
DULUTH, Minn. - If you love Bed Bath & Beyond, you better get there soon because the store in Duluth on Miller Trunk Highway will be closing. Customers were emailed about the closure Thursday with a promotion for a store-wide…
Hermantown Boys Hockey Finding ways to Connect with Community Youth
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Even though it was a little cold, it didn’t stop the Hermantown boy’s hockey team from coming out to their outdoor rinks after their win Thursday afternoon to skate…
Police Departments Planning For a Busy New Year’s Eve
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Duluth and Superior police are taking extra precautions for Friday night's deep freeze, as people celebrate into the New Year. Police are expecting extra excitement with New Year’s Eve falling on…
Fans to Return to 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- The countdown is on for the upcoming John Beargrease sled dog marathon - this year with fans! For more than 40 years, excited dogs and their mushers have run up the North…
Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Homes, Force Evacuations
Flames explode as wildfires burned near a small shopping center Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, near Broomfield, Colo. Homes surrounding the Flatiron Crossing mall were being evacuated as wildfires raced through the grasslands as high winds raked…
3 Arrested, More Expected In Hayward-Area Burglaries, Thefts
HAYWARD, Wis. - Authorities have arrested three Hayward men after “multiple burglaries and thefts” in the Hayward area. The Sawyer Count Sheriff’s Office said the weeks-long investigation in conjunction with the LCO Police Department and Town of Hayward Police Department.…
Duluth Fire Department Experiences Historic One Day Number of Retirees
DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the year 2021 seeing the retirement of 12 personnel on the Duluth Fire Department – leaving with a combined 256 years of service under their belts. Many of…
Last Pieces of Last Place on Earth Up for Bid at Seller’s Auction Next Month
DULUTH, Minn.- Next month you could own an infamous part of Duluth history -- the old Last Place on Earth store. The controversial head shop was shut down after owner Jim Carlson was arrested…
Be Wary of Frostbite, Hypothermia while Ringing in New Year, Firefighters Say
DULUTH, Minn.- With temperatures dipping in and out of subzero the past few days, Duluth's firefighters are telling people to be extra careful in the cold to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite can set…
Wisconsin Tops 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - COVID-19 has now claimed the lives of more than 10,000 Wisconsin residents. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that state health officials counted 34 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death total since the pandemic began to 10,014.…
Juror: Kim Potter Made Mistake But Was Still Responsible
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A member of the jury that convicted Minnesota police officer Kim Potter of manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright says jurors felt she made an honest mistake…
Man Gets 100 Months In Prison For Damage In Minneapolis Protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced a St. Paul man to more than eight years in prison for burning, looting and damaging businesses during a 2020 protest against police brutality in Minneapolis. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz sentenced…
Michigan Urges Schools to Delay or Make Large Events Remote
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan’s health and education departments are urging schools to postpone or make virtual large gatherings, including sporting events if they are not “essential” - as COVID-19 cases spike across the state. The recommendation is intended to…
Midday Update 12-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.
Morning Update 12-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.
Big Snow A Welcomed Sight At 'Hi Banks Resort'
FREDENBERG, Minn. - With plenty of snow on the ground and cold air now settled in Hi Banks Resort is ready for winter business. The resort is on Fish Lake in Fredenberg Township.…
Snowshoe Enthusiasts Enjoy Fresh Powder at Jay Cooke State Park
CARLTON, Minn. - With a fresh snow depth of nearly a foot at Jay Cooke State Park, conditions are perfect for strapping on snowshoes and breaking a trail through the powder. That’s exactly what the…
Extra Patrols on Minnesota Roads Throughout New Year's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - While many make plans to go out and ring in the New Year with friends and family while having a few adult beverages, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety is reminding…
New Year, New Gym Memberships
DULUTH, Minn. -- Gyms are prepared for a surge in clients, knowing that the New Year resolutions have been made, and January first tends to be the days that those start. One gym in Duluth,…
City Issues 200 Tickets, Tows During First Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. -- This is the first year the city of Duluth has been able to declare snow emergencies, giving residents a place to move their cars to help with the snow plowing process…
Bentleyville Looking For More Volunteers To Help With Tear-Down
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Bentleyville Tour Of Lights in Duluth wrapped up its final night on Sunday, and now volunteers are helping put all those displays away. We caught up with one young man who…
Footwear That Will Help Prevent Slipping On Ice
DULUTH, Minn. -- With winter weather hitting the Northland, icy spots are all over the place, even ones you can't see. Tortoise And Hare in Duluth sells footwear that provides more traction on the bottom…
New Years by The Lake Returns To Greysolon
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of people have RSVP’d to Duluth’s hottest event on New Year’s Eve, the annual New Year’s By the Lake at the Greysolon Plaza. Lundeen Productions puts this…
Man Shot Through Living Room Window In Virginia; Suspect On The Run
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A suspect was on the run Wednesday evening after a shooting in Virginia that injured a man. According to the Virginia Police Department, someone shot multiple times through the victim’s living room window from outside at about…
Midday Update 12-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Have a great day!
Report: Few Minnesota Departments Adopt Body Camera Guidelines
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies have chosen not to implement guidelines mandating officers with a history of misconduct wear body cameras. The League of Minnesota Cities two years ago created a model policy requiring problem officers wear…
