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Woman Injured After Hit and Run in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A woman was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, after a hit and run at the intersection of 12th avenue east and 2nd street. At around 11:30 am…

Aurora Townhome Arson Suspect Charged; ‘I Lit It Up'

AURORA, Minn. - A woman faces multiple charges after officers allege she "calmly" admitted to igniting the blaze that spread through her townhome. Authorities say they've charged 35-year-old Stephanie Dawn Beddo with 1st-degree…

Preview: Jimmy Carter's Impact on the Boundary Waters

ELY, Minn.-- Following the death of former president Jimmy Carter, he left behind quite the legacy for the Boundary Waters. After his recent death back in December, Friends of the Boundary…

Charge: Duluth Man Stabbed Stepfather In The Back

DULUTH, Minn. -- A Duluth man accused of stabbing his stepfather in West Duluth Jan. 24 is facing a serious charged for the crime. Nolan Shane-Peanuts Leeson, 25, of Duluth is charged with…

16 Teams Look to Sweep Competition in 2025 USA Curling National Championship

DULUTH, Minn. -- The USA Curling hosted a national championship in Duluth, it's first time hosting in 17 years. 16 teams looked to compete head-to-head in the 2025 USA Curling National Championship. Eight men…

Second Harvest Northland Reports Increased Food Distribution in 2024

DULUTH, Minn. -- In just the last year, Second Harvest Northland has reported an increase in their food distribution programs, serving up an additional 370,000 meals. Second Harvest Northland services 15 counties in…

Pop-up Art Show to Be Held at City Hall on Tuesday

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local artist duo held a pop-up show in the Duluth City Hall Rotunda. The pair of artists created a vibrant interactive art installation, spreading color and joy to the…

'Catastrophic Failure' Of Pipe Causes Significant Water Damage At Keewatin Elementary

KEEWATIN, Minn. -- A "catastrophic failure" of a pipe Sunday morning caused significant water damage at Keewatin Elementary, forcing the school to be closed through at least Tuesday, Jan. 28, according to…

City of Superior Honing in on Infrastructure Improvements for 2025

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The year 2024 had a huge focus on incorporating nature back into the City of Superior. They revitalized Woodstock Bay and planted trees in the neighborhoods. "2024 was a very…

Fairlawn Mansion's History Going Strong In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Fairlawn Mansion offering half-price tours Sunday in honor of the Lake Superior Ice Festival weekend. The storied structure was built in the early 1890s by then-Mayor Martin Pattison. The tour gives a…

Northland Newsmakers: Northwood United Methodist Church Pastor Brian Cornell

In this week's Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21's Lucretia Free sits down with Pastor Brian Cornell of Northwood United Methodist Church.

49 Days Later, Essentia Deer River Workers End Strike with Essentia Health

DULUTH, Minn. -- A 49-day strike ended Sunday between Essentia Health and 70 employees at its Deer River Hospital. On Sunday evening, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents the Deer…

MN High Court Sides With DFL In Struggle With Republicans Over Control Of State House

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together. The justices…

Frozen Fun at the Annual Lake Superior Ice Festival

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Despite the wind and snow Saturday morning, people showed out for the annual Lake Superior Ice Festival. The festival was filled with outdoor activities, from games, ice skating and ices races.…

Northerly School for Music Opens in Lakeside Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn. -- A local music school held a grand opening Saturday for its new location in the Lakeside neighborhood. Northerly School for Music has opened in the Lakeside area, after moving from its…

Free Air Life Co. Reopens in New Lincoln Park Location

DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular Duluth clothing store has reopened in a new location after a two-year hiatus. Free Air Life Co. held its grand opening for its new location on Saturday. The…

Two Injured, One in Custody After Stabbing in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- On the evening of Friday, Jan. 24, Duluth Police responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4800 block of W 5th St. around 5:45 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located two people with non-life-threating…

New Permanent Housing Facility Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- A new permanent housing facility has been completed in Duluth, providing housing to single adults who have experienced homelessness. Plover Place is owned and operated by the Duluth Salvation Army. One Roof…

'Heart Berry' Small Business Store Steals Hearts On and Offline

CLOQUET, Minn.-- 'Heart Berry' is a woman and native owned store, and they back in 2023. The store was by inspired a strong desire to teach and share art with the Cloquet community. "I…

City of Superior Emphasizes Nature in 2024

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This past year, the city of Superior has been sprucing up the area by reworking and reimagining the landscape to be more in touch with nature. Superior reintroduced the new and improved…

Animal Allies Water Break Update

DULUTH, Minn.-- After what was initially thought to be just a burst pipe situation at Animal Allies, turned out to be so much worse. The shelter posted on their Facebook page last Friday, showing the damage resulting from the flood.…

Lake Superior Zoo Experiences Main Water Break

DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior Zoo experienced two broken pipes on Wednesday night. This resulted in flooding from the ceiling in several areas of the main building. No animals or staff were injured from the flooding. Staff ran several large…

Lake Superior Ice Festival Looks to Have a Chill 10th Year

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- With the weather in the 20s this weekend the Lake Superior Ice Festival is all set for their 10th year. Festivities started Friday night with the festivals annual Guns N' Hoses Kubb Showdown. New this year is…

Legislators Reintroduce Act to Support Families of Fallen Firefighters

Two Midwestern legislators hope to reintroduce and pass an act that would expand benefit access for the families of firefighters and first responders. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act looks to give federal support to current and former first responder families…

Coffee Conversation: Dr. Swiston Highlights Glaucoma Awareness Month

DULUTH, Minn. -- January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Nearly 4 million Americans are affected by glaucoma, but shockingly, half of them don't even know they have it. Dr. Cole Swiston, an ophthalmologist at Essentia Health, has devoted his career to glaucoma…

Essentia Health and University of Minnesota Looks to Form Non-Profit Health Care Organization

MINNESOTA -- Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota are looking to build a more sustainable future together with $1 billion dollars investment over the several years. Both organizations' leaders have proposed the formation of a new non-profit health care…