Edna G. the Tugboat Celebrates 125 Years
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It is the 125th anniversary of the historic tugboat, Edna G., and people are here in two harbors to join in on the celebration. Returning for the first time in 25 years,…
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Tornado Watch Issued for East-Central Minnesota, Northwest Wisconsin
DULUTH, Minn.- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 4 p.m. Saturday for much of east-central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. According to a post on their Facebook page, large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are…
U.S. Drone Kills Member of Group Blamed in Kabul Bombing
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States military struck back at the Islamic State in Afghanistan on Saturday, acting on President Joe Biden's vow to hit the extremists in retaliation for a suicide bombing claimed by IS that killed as many…
Hundreds of Kids Get Free Backpacks, School Supplies to Start the Year
DULUTH, Minn.- As more kids get ready to head back to school, Mike Letica teamed up with Neighborhood Youth Services to give away hundreds of backpacks and school supplies Friday for families who may…
Boys and Girls Club Youth Test Out Firefighting Skills
DULUTH, Minn.- Some local youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland got to see first-hand what it takes to be a firefighter at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center today. For the…
National Weather Service Helps Amid Wildfire Season
DULUTH, Minn. --Â The Greenwood fire continues to spread, and smoke from the wildfire affects air quality in surrounding areas. The National Weather Service continues playing a massive role in monitoring wildfire smoke…
St. Scholastica to Require COVID Vaccine for Students
DULUTH, Minn.-The College of St. Scholastica will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students taking part in in-person curricular and co-curricular activities. The requirement is connected with the Duluth, Health Science Center, and St. Cloud campuses. College leadership had previously said…
Lakehead Harvest Returns to Esko
ESKO, Minn. --Â Lakehead Harvest is back with its 60th annual harvest show in Esko this weekend, showing people the history behind growing crops and harvesting. The three-day event runs through Sunday night and has…
Duluth Public Schools Push for Academic Recovery Programs Amid State Test Results
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Public Schools is looking to help students academically recover after recent statewide assessment results revealed declining students meeting grade-level standards. The 2021 results show students who took the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments…
North Shore Businesses Going Strong Despite Air Quality Concerns
SILVER BAY, Minn. -- Resorts and campgrounds up the North Shore are continuing to feel the effects of the Greenwood fire. "The majority of our guests come up here to go hiking and…
Superior National Forest to Close Camping Outside of Developed Campgrounds
DULUTH, Minn. - As wildfires continue to rage and much of the Northland remains in severe drought, the U.S. Forest Service says it is closing camping on Superior National Forest lands outside of developed campgrounds, effective immediately. Officials say day…
Line 3 Protesters Removed From Minnesota Capitol Lawn
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota troopers on Friday removed some demonstrators protesting Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 replacement pipeline project on the lawn of the state Capitol. Videos posted on social media…
Minnesota State Fair First-Day Attendance Down by Half
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) - First-day attendance at the Minnesota State Fair was down by roughly half as the fair returned after missing last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. With simmering concern over the delta variant, and fair officials…
Suspected Human Bones Discovered by Utility Crew in Beltrami County
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. - Utility crews in Beltrami County unearthed what is believed to be human bones on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Department, the 911 center received a call from the workers around 12:40 p.m. to…
12-State Human Trafficking Operation Nets Rescues 47 Victims
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says a 12-state law enforcement operation rescued 47 victims of human trafficking and led to the arrest of more than 100 people. Schmitt said most of the arrests were made…
Midday Update 8-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 27, 2021. Have a great day!
Greenwood Fire Remains at Nearly 26,000 Acres, Zero Percent Containment
ISABELLA, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service says cooler temps and higher humidity helped to slow the growth of the Greenwood fire on Thursday. Fire crews took advantage of the weather…
Sea Kayaking with UMD's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's Arman Rahman straps on a life jacket and gives sea kayaking a try with UMD's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. Click here to register…
Albert Lea Quarantines Nearly 300 Students for COVID-19 in First Week of School
ALBERT LEA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Nearly 300 Albert Lea students have been quarantined for exposure to COVID-19 after the first week of school, prompting changes to the school district's face mask requirements. Albert Lea Area Schools Superintendent Mike Funk…
Morning Update 8-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 27, 2021. Have a great day!
Supreme Court Allows Evictions to Resume During Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly 3.5 million people in the…
Gov. Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of the Attack in Kabul
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota to remember, mourn, and honor theUnited States service members and other victims that…
Mayor Paine Looks To Change How Superior's Tourism Tax Dollars Are Allocated
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After Duluth had its own battle with changing the way tourism tax dollars are allocated for marketing purposes, Superior Mayor Jim Paine is proposing his own changes when it comes to…
Greenwood Fire Won't Be 'Extinguished' Until Snow Falls
NEAR ISABELLA, Minn.,- For those who thought the incoming rain would help fight the Greenwood wildfire, officials Thursday said it’ll be snow that likely provides the moisture needed to bring the almost 26,000-acre fire…
Minnesota Elks Give 200 Backpacks with School Supplies to Kids in Need
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of kids in need got to start their school year worry-free, with free backpacks full of school supplies. The Minnesota Elks gave out 200 backpacks full of whatever their supply lists…
Tribute Fest Kicks Off Return to Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- A weekend of live music from Johnny Cash to Metallica is back in the Northland as Tribute Fest kicked off today at Bayfront Park. The event is two years in the making…
Babbitt Community Giving Back To Men and Women Battling Greenwood Fire
BABBITT, Minn. -- As the Greenwood Fire rages on, community members and organizations in the town of Babbitt are doing their part to help the men and women on the front lines. "A…
Duluth Cider Expands Market
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park opened in the fall of 2018 and more recently won an award for having the best cider in Minnesota. They are now distributing products to every county in the…
Second Structure Fire Ignites at Spoons Bar & Grill
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has responded to a second report of fire coming from Lincoln Park's Spoons Bar & Grill Thursday morning. According to the fire department, crews responded to the restaurant for a second time…
Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 12 Us Troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Two suicide bombers and gunmen have targeted crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.…
