Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is targeting businesses…
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CHUM urgently seeking gloves and hand warmers as extreme cold weather approaches
DULUTH, Minn.-- With this weekend projecting to be the coldest in the season so far, CHUM is hoping to help prevent frostbite in…
Bones found in Chisholm home were not human
CHISHOLM, Min. - The Chisholm Police Department says bones found in a home there on December 2., 2025 were not human. Chisholm Police Chief Jason Vukad release in a statement,…
FOX21 donation to help Northwoods Children's Services 'Winter Wishes' program
DULUTH, Minn. -- Northwood Children's Services receives $200 donation ahead of the Holidays As part of the kicking off the Arrowhead Ice Show, Fox21 participated in an Ice…
Scene cleared after explosive material was found at Duluth treatment facility
UPDATE: The scene has been cleared by officials after explosive material was discovered at a Duluth Treatment facility. Officials say the scene has now been cleared,…
FOX 21 morning crew takes 2nd place at ice bocce tournament
DULUTH, Minn. -- Maria Vollom, along with some of our other Fox 21 morning crew, participated in the media ice bocce tournament at the…
Soo locks ice mitigation study under way
HANOVER, N.H. -- The US Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a comprehensive ice-mitigation study at the Soo Locks facility. Hanover, New Hampshire. Ice has always been a challenge…
Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show brings excitement
DULUTH, Minn. -- Vendors are busy setting up for the weekend-long Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show over at the DECC. Each year, the show brings in thousands…
Wisconsin DHS to continue recommending Hepatitis B vaccine amid CDC reversal
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services have released a stated that they will continue to recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for children…
Wisconsin congressional candidate tours Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Wisconsin congressional candidate Paul Wassgren visited Superior as the Republican continues on a tour through Wisconsin's 7th district. The tour first hit Merrill, WI, on Dec. 10, before…
Governor Walz to announce new anti-fraud chief
DULUTH, Min. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce a new Director of Program Integrity for Minnesota on Friday, December 12, 2025. The director's goal is to address and prevent…
Wildcat Sanctuary rescues severely injured stray dog
SANDSTONE, Minn.-- The Wildcat Sanctuary, a rescue in Sandstone known for helping cats of all shapes and sizes has stepped in to rescue a different kind of furry friend. Staff at…
Lake Superior Zoo welcomes a pair of Canadian lynx brothers
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo was thrilled to announce two new big cats, after they arrived back in October. Canadian lynx brothers six-year-old Bjorn and seven-year-old Floki…
'12 Hours of Giving' Blood Drive coming to Canal Park
DULUTH, Min.- FOX21 is a proud sponsor of the Red Cross "12-Hours of Giving" blood drive. It's a…
Homeland Security Secretary testifies to House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN & AP) - Secretary of Homeland Security Kirsti Noem was…
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies…
Time Magazine 'Person of the Year' for 2025 revealed
(AP) - The “Architects of AI” were named Time's person of the year Thursday, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back. “For delivering the age of thinking machines, for…
The 12 scams of the holidays: Better Business Bureau
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin has released their top 12 scams of the holiday season. They say you can avoid most of them by taking a few simple…
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (AP) — Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the…
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in…
Coffee Conversation: Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel gives exclusive live interview
DULUTH, Minn. -- Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel joined FOX 21 live on the morning show today, ahead of her performances this weekend at the Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show. FOX…
American Legion Post 109 hosts annual lutefisk and Swedish meatball dinner
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors hosted its 21st annual Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Dinner, a tradition that…
St. Louis River Alliance hold 'River Appreciation' party
DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis River Alliance set up shop at Clyde Iron Works for a "River Appreciation" party. The party was free and open to the…
’12 Hours of Giving’ Blood Drive nearing Twin Ports debut
DULUTH, Minn. -- In continuing with Fox 21's partnership with the Red Cross' 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive, Fox 21 is taking the weeks leading…
Injured Pelican highlights the costs of cruelty
ANTIGO, Wis. -- A pelican that was recently rescued from Chequamegon Bay in Ashland is currently being treated for lead poisoning following a gunshot wound. SEE PREVIOUS: Resident pelican…
Norma Hoffbauer celebrates 100th birthday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Norma Hoffbauer turned 100 today. She celebrated this milestone surrounded by friends and family, with some guests traveling from as far away as Alaska. Cupcakes and drinks were…
Governor Walz sends letter to Kristi Noem after ICE actions in Minnesota
DULUTH, Min & MINNEAPOLIS — Federal agents have used pepper spray to disperse a…
Lake Superior Zoo shows off pygmy slow loris babies
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed two new pygmy slow loris babies, and they're growing fast! The little critters were born unexpectedly back on November 17th. And…
148th Fighter Wing honors TSgt Ryan Ewald with 13th annual toy drive
DULUTH, Minn.-- For thirteen years, the 148th Fighter Wing has honored Tech Sergeant Ryan Ewald through their annual toy drive. And this year's toy…
Duluth PD releases statement on officer under investigation -- again
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth Police Officer who was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing after shooting a man through an apartment door in 2020, is now cleared again of another alleged crime. This…
