Wild Winter Wonderland at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Zoo turned into a winter wonderland Saturday for its animal residents, and human visitors to enjoy. . Staff say the zoo is not only a summer or spring destination.…
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Freezing 5k Doesn’t Stop Northland Runners From Giving Their All
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's what skiers would call a blue bird day, but we're not here at Spirit Mountain right now for skiers, we're here for a different kind of athlete who's come out and…
Access Again an Issue at Federal Trial in Floyd's Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A closed hearing in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing was canceled Friday after prosecutors and the media objected. It's the second time in just days that access…
Omicron Wave Leaves US Food Banks Scrambling for Volunteers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Food banks are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from group activities. Individual volunteers are shying away from their usual shifts, and companies and schools that regularly supply large groups…
Duluth Councilor Derek Medved Steps Down Early in Term, Council to Begin Interviewing Candidates to Fill Seat
DULUTH, Minn.- At-Large Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved has decided he will be leaving his term two years early to focus on his growing business. “It's great to see a young entrepreneur continue to…
Learn Snowkiting Basics with UMD Rec Sports Outdoor Program
DULUTH, Minn.- Thrill-seekers looking for another way to get the adrenaline pumping this winter can learn to catch the steady winds that blow over frozen lakes on a snowkite. UMD'S rec sports outdoor program offered…
Mushers Make Final Preparations for Beargrease
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- With under 10 days to go till the 42nd annual Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, teams are wrapping up preparations to hit the 300-mile stretch. The Wallin family has…
Demand for Meat Loaf Records Expected to Increase
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Rock icon Meat Loaf passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Worldwide, Bat Out of Hell, Meat Loaf's debut album from 1977 currently sits at the number 4 spot for most records…
University of Wisconsin Superior Hits New Enrollment Record
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin Superior saw a record number of students enroll for this spring semester. According to University officials, after an sharp increase in total enrollment last fall the positive trend is continued…
FBI: Laundrie Admitted Killing Gabby Petito in Notebook
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The boyfriend of slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito admitted killing her in a notebook discovered near his body in a Florida swamp, the FBI announced Friday. It was the first time authorities squarely pinned the…
GOP Investigator No Longer Wants to Jail Wisconsin Mayors
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican-hired investigator looking into Wisconsin’s 2020 election is no longer seeking to jail the mayors of Green Bay and Madison for allegedly not complying with a subpoena he issued last year. A judge on Friday…
Rittenhouse Seeks Return of Gun Used During Kenosha Protest
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, has filed papers in court to recover property seized by police after his arrest, including…
Midday Update 1-21-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 21, 2022.
Florida Man Charged After 4 Found Dead at Canada-US Border
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - A Florida man has been charged with human smuggling after the bodies of four people, including a baby and a teen, were found in Canada near…
Morning Update 1-21-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 21, 2022.
Louie Anderson Dead at 68
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68. Anderson died at…
Enbridge Says It Has Fixed Pierced Aquifer Near Oil Pipeline
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge Energy said it has stopped the flow of spilled artesian groundwater that began a year ago when workers installing the Line 3 oil pipeline in northwestern Minnesota punctured…
Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' Rock Superstar, Dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) - Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” and “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” has died…
Derek Medved Leaving Duluth City Council In February
DULUTH, Minn. – At-Large Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved has decided he will be leaving his term two years early to focus on his growing business,…
Some Food Shelves Looking Bare After 'Season Of Giving'
DULUTH, Minn. - Some food shelves are becoming a little emptier again now that the season of giving is over. That's the case at Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission, which supports people experiencing homelessness, addiction…
New Coffee Shop to Hold Grand Opening in Lincoln Park
Duluth, MN -A new coffee shop is holding a grand opening tomorrow in the Lincoln Park Craft District. In addition to showcasing the local coffee, tea, and hot chocolate talent in what they…
Duluth 'Law Enforcement Accountability Network' Marks One Year, Calls For More Feedback
DULUTH, Minn. - A data-driven police accountability group in Duluth is calling on more people from all communities to share experiences they've had with police -- good or bad -- as the group recognizes…
'Tis The Season for Frequent Water Main Breaks
DULUTH, Minn. - Another below zero-day in the Northland brings about more water main breaks. Around the noon hour Thursday, Duluth utility crews worked to fix a break on the 100 block of Farley…
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Offers Outdoor Equipment Rentals
DULUTH, Minn. - - If you are looking to have some outdoor fun this winter but don’t want to invest in expensive equipment, UMD offers rentals for skiing, snowshoeing, fat bikes, and even winter…
Input Wanted: Duluth Police Department Releases Community Survey
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking residents to take its first independently released community survey. The nine-question survey looks to gauge how the community feels when it comes to safety, security,…
Sen. Smith Promotes Bipartisan Idea To Keep Public Health And Social Service Workers Incentivized To Stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tina Smith is teaming up with another Democrat and two Republicans to push legislation that would encourage more people to stay in the public health industry. The lawmakers say that more…
Duluth Grill Closed For Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Last Monday, The Duluth Grill closed up to begin renovations on the building. Including some new flooring and taking time to do some deep cleaning. Coming up on the 21st year…
Taxaide Volunteers Helping Community File Taxes This Year
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Tax season is among us, and if you have trouble figuring out how to file each year, a service in Superior is signing people up to do it for them. The Superior Public Library held a sign…
Lake Superior Zoo Continues Optimal Care through Sub-Zero Temps
DULUTH, Minn. -- On a day like today where it might not even hit zero, we have to take extra precautions to keep ourselves protected, but the Lake Superior zoo also takes extra steps…
Free Winter Clothing Articles at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
DULUTH, Minn.-If you or anyone you know is in need of winter clothing items during these cold days, you can head over to St. Paul's Episcopal church on East Superior street. There, a clothesline stocked…
