Red Cross Holds Blood Drive to Honor Veterans Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- A special Veterans Day blood drive was held at Amsoil Arena, drawing in a lot of people who are looking to give back on such an important day. In a normal…
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UMD ROTC Honoring Veterans Day with a 24 Hour Watch Vigil
DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD's Air Force ROTC participated in a 24 hour overnight watch to show their efforts in honoring veterans, the watch started in 1992. Two at a time, the cadets are stationed at…
Duluth Police Complete Investigation Into DTA Crash That Killed Pedestrian
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21 learned Thursday that the Duluth Police Department has completed its investigation involving a DTA driver who struck and killed a pedestrian at the Miller Hill Mall in September. A spokesperson for the department said the…
UWS Theatre Hosting All-Alumni Production of "The Octette Bridge Club"
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you’re interested in catching a live production, you’ll want to head to the UW-Superior Theatre Friday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The theatre is preparing to host the all-alumni production of…
Surfers Take On Lake Superior's Big Waves In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The waves were showing off on Lake Superior Thursday, which had a handful of winter surfing fans out on the water in Duluth. North Shore resident Gervis Ochoa said there’s nothing like…
Driver Involved In Crash That Killed 148th Fighter Wing Member Charged With Vehicular Homicide
PINE CO., Minn. -- The driver who crashed into a 148th Fighter Wing member in Hinckley back in May has been charged, just a few days shy of the six-month anniversary of the victim's death. Certain evidence testing from the…
New Aery Apartment Complex is Now Open Despite Supply Delays
DULUTH, Minn.- The Aery apartment complex in Hermantown opened up in October but is experiencing delays with construction due to supply chain shortages. The 147 unit complex belongs to P&R Properties and has been under…
Community Christmas Tree Delivered to Downtown Lake Superior Plaza
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Christmas tree was delivered today for the Lake Superior plaza in front of Minnesota Power on the corner of lake avenue and superior street. Allete and Minnesota power have…
Old World Meats Prepares for Thanksgiving Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn.- Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and local meat suppliers are getting ready for grocery shoppers. Old World Meats in Duluth is preparing for the holiday with fresh turkeys, unique stuffing recipes,…
Texas Roadhouse Honor Veterans with a Meal
DULUTH, Minn.- Due to the pandemic and supply chain issues, Texas Roadhouse off of Central Entrance is currently closed at lunchtime. Still, in honor of Veterans Day, the restaurant passed out vouchers offering a…
American Legion Post 71 Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. -- Today the American Legion, along with the volunteer organization women of today, hosted a veterans day ceremony in west Duluth. Dozens of veterans gathered at the American Legion Post 71 to…
Court Temporarily Delays Release of Trump’s Jan. 6 Records
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of White House records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, granting - for now - a request from former President Donald Trump. The…
Texas A&M Student Hurt at Astroworld Dies; Death Toll at 9
HOUSTON (AP) - A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died. Attorney James Lassiter says Bharti Shahani died Wednesday. Her family says Shahani was studying electronics systems engineering at Texas A&M University…
Leaders Stress Need for More Veterans Centers in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Four Minnesota political leaders have toured a veterans center in St. Paul while calling for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for those who have served in the military. Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sen.…
24 Students, 20 Staff Members Received Medical Treatment Following Spooner Middle School Evacuation
SPOONER, Wis. - The Spooner School District says a total of 44 people have received medical treatment following an evacuation of the Spooner Middle School Wednesday morning due to a strong epoxy-like odor in the building. According to school officials,…
Midday Update 11-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer's Raises More than $167K
DULUTH, Minn. - This year's Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer's raised more than $167,000 to fight the disease. Organizers report 450 people and nearly 100 teams took back in the event back in September. Funds raised help to provide…
St. Louis River Alliance Hosting Sustainability & Membership Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is celebrating another successful year of hard work with a sustainability drive happening now through Tuesday, Dec. 14. Throughout the rest of 2021, the organization…
Northland Thanksgiving Staple Returns at Burrito Union
DULUTH, Minn. - This week’s Cooking Connection takes Meteorologist Ken Slama to Burrito Union in Duluth where he gets an early taste of turkey with their Thanksgiving burrito. It comes with everything you would…
Portion of Lake Avenue to Close Today for Christmas Tree Installation
DULUTH, Minn. - A portion of Lake Avenue will be closed today to accommodate Minnesota Power installing their Christmas tree in Minnesota Power Plaza. The closure will affect traffic going southbound on Lake Avenue from Superior Street to I-35. Drivers…
Morning Update 11-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Duluth Orgs. Promote Rent, Utility Help For Those Behind On Payments During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. -- Leaders from multiple organizations and the city of Duluth got together at AICHO on Wednesday to promote resources that can help those who are facing evictions and utility shut-offs as we…
MnDOT Crews Ready for First Snowfall
DULUTH, Minn. -- Brace yourselves northlanders winter is coming. Snow is expected to fall tomorrow in parts of our region, and crews at MnDOT are ready for it. Since October 27th, crews had vehicles calibrated…
Douglas County Jail Deals With First Major COVID-19 Outbreak
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Jail is on the rebound after its first major COVID-19 outbreak affected more than two dozen inmates. Sheriff Tom Dalbec told FOX 21 Wednesday that 33 inmates have…
Fitger's Brewhouse to Release a New Beer
DULUTH, Minn.- Fitger's Brewhouse is releasing a new beer this Friday, bringing crisp and light flavors to tap. The new beer, "Fitger's Natural," is a German-American Lager, including the rich history of Fitger's into every…
Duluth Library Foundation Reaches $100,000 Goal Towards Educational Readiness Program
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Library Foundation has hit a major milestone a year earlier than expected involving its "Every Child Ready Duluth" program. Two philanthropists, Karen and Royal Alworth offered to match gifts and…
46th Anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald Remembered at Split Rock Lighthouse
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- It’s been 46 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald took off for Michigan but during its travels hit a storm and sank killing 29 sailors on board. Wednesday night, hundreds of…
Bong Historical Center Receives $10,000 For Disabled Veterans
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- On Wednesday the Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior has landed a big donation to help send disabled vets on summer trips to the boundary waters. Cenovus energy which owns…
Duluth International Airport Seeing Pilot Shortages
DULUTH, Minn. -- A nationwide pilot shortage is affecting the Duluth International Airport, causing the hub to reduce the number of flights to Chicago this month. United Airlines has cut its direct flights…
Local Bakeries are Getting Ready with Holiday Treats
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Not only is it National Vanilla Cupcake Day, but local bakeries are getting ready for the holiday season with fall and winter-themed treats. Twisted Pastries Coffeehouse in Superior has an assortment of cupcakes,…
