Party in the Park Returns to Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The 4th annual Party in the Park was held in Two Harbors today, and drew in families and children of all ages to enjoy the nice day with some…
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Superior Accordion Museum Receives 350 Anique Accordions
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- The world of accordions museum in Superior recently welcomed some new members to its family. Located inside the Harrington Arts Center on Belknap Street in Superior, the non-profit recently received about…
Duluth Superior Film Fest Wraps Up Successful 2021 Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The short film, A Simple Mistake, was made by Chisholm residents Nathaniel Coward and Seraphia Gravelle during a nine-week course at the Minnesota Discovery Center. "We discussed how we would…
Officials Update Greenwood Fire Mapping, Plan Public Meeting For Monday
FINLAND, Minn. -- A public meeting is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. where officials will provide updates on the Greenwood Fire, as well as the fires burning in the Superior National Forest which have caused the Boundary Waters Canoe…
Radio Host Who Regretted Vaccine Skepticism Dies Of COVID
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 has died. He was 61. Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.…
BWCAW Closed for One Week Due to Multiple Wildfires, Limited Resources
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior National Forest closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Saturday, due to active and increasing fire activity, extreme drought, and limited resources. The closure will be in place for…
Duluth Art Institute Welcomes Community Back into Lincoln Park Location
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Art Institute held a grand re-opening of its Lincoln Park building Saturday with an in-person day of community art. All ages could stop by the institute to shop art supplies…
New Memorial Honors Lives Lost to Addiction, Mental Illness
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- A new memorial has been placed on the front lawn of the Ruth House in Superior, honoring and remembering those who have passed away battling addiction or mental health issues. A…
Art in Bayfront Park Returns
DULUTH, Minn.-- More than 100 art vendors set up their pieces for the 11th annual Art in Bayfront Park today after its cancellation last year. This two-day event features different unique pieces…
Flock to the Rock Returns to Ely's Peak
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Climbers Coalition held their annual flock to the rock climbing event at Ely's Peak today where close to 200 people of all ages came out to either climb…
Update: Greenwood Fire Nears 10K Acres, Containment Remains at 0%
SOUTH OF ISABELLA, Minn.- Crews continue battling the Greenwood Fire as it grew to 9,062 acres Saturday morning after minimal precipitation and high winds overnight, according to the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National…
Area Police Departments Raise Funds for Special Olympics
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department was out in full force today helping support the Special Olympics. The Coffee of Champions event at Dunkin Donuts is geared towards raising funds and awareness…
North Shore Handball Tournament is Back
DULUTH, Minn.- Champion four-wall handball competitors in the upper Midwest came to the YMCA in downtown Duluth for today and tomorrow's North Shore handball tournament. Eight players are competing in the tournament for the first-place…
Community Organizers Welcome Kids for Back-to-School Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Several community organizations, including AICHO and CHUM, are working together for next Tuesday's back-to-school event. School supplies, medical checkups, food, and other community resources are available to families and kids of all ages.…
Volunteer Fire Crews Help Greenwood Fire
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lakewood fire department is one of the many volunteer fire crews going out to help tackle the Greenwood fire. Several volunteer fire service crews from across the state have been going out…
Carlton County Fair Continues
BARNUM, Minn.-It’s fair season across the Northland as the fall approaches. Above check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story from the Carlton County Fair. For more on the fair, click here.
Hartley Nature Center Begins Building Expansion
DULUTH, Minn. -- One Duluth area park is receiving a big expansion. Hartley Nature Center broke ground Thursday morning on a $2.5 million expansion project. Much of the funding comes from the Greater Minnesota Regional…
UMD Hosts Environment Sustainability Day Camp
DULUTH, Minn. -- Area high school students went out to the UMD Land Lab today to learn about all things sustainable. Living skills and food systems were just some of the objectives students had. "As…
Boys & Girls Club Grill Wars Fundraiser Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Grill Wars fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland has been canceled due to staffing shortages. The event was originally scheduled to be held in August at Bayfront Festival Park but was…
U.S. Forest Service: More Evacuations Due to Greenwood Fire
FINLAND, Minn. - The Lake County Sheriff's Department is evacuating more residents due to the Greenwood Fire. According to the U.S. Forest Service Facebook page, the fire has jumped over to the…
Minor Injuries Reported in Accident Between Bus, Pedestrians in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say two pedestrians were involved in an accident with a DTA bus Friday afternoon in Lincoln Park resulting in "minor injuries." The accident happened in the area of West Michigan Street and 27th Avenue West…
The Latest: US Keeps Ban on Nonessential Crossings to Canada
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is extending a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s despite increasing pressure to lift the restriction. U.S. border communities dependent on shoppers from…
Midday Update 8-20-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli with your news and weather update.
Biden to Address Chaotic Kabul Evacuation, Flights ‘Paused’
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuations in Afghanistan. He's facing a torrent of criticism, including from some U.S. diplomats over the effort to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghans who helped the U.S.…
Walz Extends Minnesota's Welcome Mat to Afghan Refugees
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending a welcome mat for refugees from Afghanistan. In a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Walz, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan offered to work with the federal government…
Greenwood Wildfire Could Threaten Homes as Winds Shift
FINLAND, Minn. - U.S. Forest Service officials are warning home and cabin owners who fled a wildfire in northeastern Minnesota that the winds could shift this weekend, putting their properties in…
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host After Past Scrutinized
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week. Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, but his selection was seen as…
Morning Update 8-20-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli bring you the news and weather you need to start your day.
Active Adventures: Sliding Through Mont Du Lac's Outta Bounds Tubing Park
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week's Active Adventures, it's tubing to the extreme! Reaching speeds of 40 mph down the four different tube slides at Mont Du Lac Resort's Outta Bounds Tubing Park. The tube…
Embattled Minnesota Republican Party Leader Resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The embattled leader of the Minnesota Republican Party has been forced to resign following accusations that she ran an operation that was rife with verbal abuse, intimidation, and sexual misconduct.…
