All Aboard! The Great Pumpkin Train Returns MEA Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth is thrilled to be bringing back the annual Pumpkin Train Express Oct. 21 - 24. Each passenger will have the chance to pick…
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Two Juvenile Girls Injured in Cass County ATV Crash
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - Two juvenile girls were injured Saturday afternoon in an ATV crash in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of an ATV crash on the Bull Moose Trail, in…
Morning Update 10-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 18, 2021.
Duluth Police Department Announces Catalytic Converter Initiative
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department on Monday announced a new initiative to limit the number of catalytic converter thefts in the area. Between September 1 and October 13 of this year, authorities say they took roughly 12 reports…
Ret. Gen. Colin Powell Dies of COVID-19 Complications
WASHIINGTON (AP) - Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. Powell was the first…
October Angel of Hope Vigil Provides Extra Light for Parents Grieving Loss of Child
DULUTH, Minn.- Not every event which restarts after the pandemic is a joyous festival or celebration. Yet, somber as it was, an Angel of Hope Vigil Sunday was one welcomed by parents grieving…
PJ's Rescue Holds Fundraiser For Puppy Undergoing Leg Amputation Surgery
DULUTH, Minn. -- PJ's Rescue went to Duluth Tap Exchange Sunday, hosting an adoption event for their animals, and a Halloween costume contest that is helping raise money for Juniper, as she is about to…
Denfeld Soccer Teams Host Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Denfeld boys and girls soccer teams hosted their annual spaghetti dinner Sunday at Mr. D's, and got the opportunity to connect with fans and families over some great Italian food.…
Identities Released In Double-Murder Suicide In Culver Township
CULVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The names of those involved in a double-murder suicide in Culver Township early Saturday morning were released Sunday evening by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect is identified as Cody Pirila, 31, of Brookston.…
Enbridge Fails To Meet Aquifer Cleanup Deadline in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Enbridge has failed to meet a deadline set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for cleaning up a site where an aquifer ruptured during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline. The DNR had given the…
Some Capitol Riot Defendants Forgo Lawyers
At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without…
'Boo at the Zoo' Trick or Treat is a Success
DULUTH, Minn. --Â Record breaking crowds came through the gates Saturday for the first day of Lake Superior Zoo's, 'Boo at the Zoo'. With capacity limited to 1,100 last year because of the pandemic, the…
UMD Homecoming Tailgate Rounds up Crowds
DULUTH, Minn. -- Crowds started setting up on the UMD campus around 9 am Friday morning to help kick off the homecoming game. After missing it last year because of a canceled season, the celebrations…
'Paint 'Til You Faint' at Pottery Burn Celebrates National Paint Your Own Pottery Day
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Pottery Burn Studio in Superior celebrated National Paint Your Own Pottery Day with a marathon event Saturday. From 11 a.m. until midnight the 7th annual Paint 'Til You Faint…
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office: Suspect Confesses to Double Homicide in Culver Twp., Shoots Himself After Chase
CULVER TWP, Minn.- Authorities with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office are investigating a double homicide, to which the suspect confessed to during a pursuit before shooting himself in the vehicle. According to officials, St. Louis County 911 received a…
Duluth Firefighters Take Part in Aerial Arbor Training
DULUTH, Minn. -- Members of the Duluth Fire Department went to Portland Square Park on Friday to practice a new kind of Arial training-- in trees. An arborist instructor team is teaching firefighters how…
Bulldog Country Fair Kicks Off Homecoming Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD’s kicking off homecoming weekend at the Kirby Student Center with the Bulldog Country Fair. The fair begins a weekend full of activities leading up to the homecoming football game. With…
Lake Superior Stormwater Chalkfest Finale
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today the city of Duluth’s first Lake Superior Stormwater Chalkfest initiative came to a close. 16 different groups, and over 300 students took part in this movement to draw attention to how…
Food Banks Gearing Up for Holiday Season
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- Food banks in the Northland are getting ready for the holiday season. Throughout the pandemic, area food banks have had the tough task of helping more families out. Even…
North Shore Scenic Railroad Impacted by Supply Chain Issues
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad is inching closer to its final week of operation for the 2021 season. For the remainder of this season, all Monday excursions have been suspended due…
Duluth Public Library Adds New Toys to Checkout Collection
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library is expanding its "Toy for Check Out" collection at its primary location. The library has allowed children to check out toys for a while now, but they could purchase…
'The Forge' Set to Give Innovators, Entrepreneurs Space to Excel
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Itasca Economic Development Corporation has received over one million dollars in grants to turn one of their multi-use buildings they have owned since 2005 into what they are calling…
City of Duluth Celebrates Emergency Nurses Week
DULUTH, Minn.- It is Emergency Nurses Week, and the City of Duluth is honoring its nurses in multiple ways. Other first responders and city officials show their appreciation of Duluth nurses with cards, an appreciation…
Duluth Retailers are Now Charging for Bags
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting today, retail stores in Duluth will begin charging shoppers five cents for each plastic bag needed for their purchase. To improve the city's environmental waste, the Duluth City Council passed the ordinance…
Walz to Deploy National Guard to Help Ease COVID-19 Surge
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says he'll use the Minnesota National Guard to help alleviate staffing shortages at care facilities that are struggling with the surge in COVID-19 cases. The governor announced plans Friday at North Memorial Health…
Midday Update 10-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 15, 2021. Have a great day!
Intersection Closure to Impact Essentia Health's Downtown Campus
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health says an intersection closure near the downtown Duluth campus will be impacting traffic for the next several weeks. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 19, the intersection of Second Street and Sixth Avenue East in Duluth will close.…
Biden to Discuss Proposed Plan, Lowering Cost of Child Care for American Families
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to highlight his plan to lower the cost of child care for most American families as he makes the case for his stalled social spending bill during a visit to Connecticut. Biden will…
Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Lays Out Possible Defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former suburban Minneapolis police officer who has said she meant to use a taser instead of a handgun when she shot and killed Daunte Wright in April is laying out her potential defenses. Former Brooklyn Center…
Morning Update 10-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 15, 2021. Have a great day!
