Northland Newsmakers: Rabbi Mendy Ross, Chabad Of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Northland Newsmakers, FOX 21's Lucretia Free sits down with Rabbi Mendy Ross of Chabad of Duluth.
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Police: Man Accused of Starting Fire At Wis. Congressman's Office Motivated By TikTok Ban
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of setting fire to a strip mall in Wisconsin where a congressman’s office is located told authorities he was motivated by the…
Missing Snowmobiler Found Dead In Chequamegon Bay
ASHLAND, Wis. - A missing snowmobiler was found dead in the open waters of the Chequamegon Bay Sunday morning. The discovery came after a nine-hour search effort by the U.S. Coast Guard, Wisconsin DNR and the Ashland Fire Department, among…
Skiers and Snowboarders Brave the Cold
DULUTH, Minn. -- With frigid cold temperatures upon us, skiers and snowboarders are taking extra precautions on the slopes. Although Saturday was the warmest of a four day long cold stretch, those at Spirit…
Minnesota Political Round-Up
DULUTH, Minn. - As the sun sets on week one of the 2025 Minnesota Legislature, a partisan conflict is leading the House further into uncharted waters. Friday afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court released…
Superior Police Find Shooting Victim at Hospital
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Superior Police say a man is in custody for shooting that left another man with non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the 3800 block of Tower Avenue around 10:00 pm Thursday…
Extreme Temps: Ruth House Warming Center Offers Place to Stay
SUPERIOR, Wis. --With a severe cold spell hitting the Twin Ports in the upcoming days, Superior’s only warming center is seeing an increase in visitors. The Ruth House warming center is open every night that…
'Pho'licious' Opens in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- The local restaurant, Taste of Saigon in Canal Park, now has a new name and a new taste. Under new ownership, 'Pho-licious' is serving up authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The co-owner, who is also…
Important Tips for Braving Dangerous Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.-- The winter season is feeling a bit more seasonal this year, because some freezing cold temperatures are on the horizon. The Northland is bracing for a cold stretch, lasting through next Wednesday.…
Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech…
Duluth Figure Skating Club hosts skating competition at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- For 45 years, the DECC has hosted the 2nd largest skating competition in the country. Now, this weekend, 600 skaters from all across the country will be hitting the ice…
DECC wrapping up plans on "Portside Park"
DULUTH, Minn. -- The DECC in Duluth has begun wrapping up a project they're calling "Portside Park." The site will act as a venue that will hold 4-thousand guests. Stemming from the success…
Aspirus St. Luke's holds ribbon cutting for new expansion
DULUTH, Minn. -- Aspirus St. Luke's held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 16, to celebrate their new 83 thousand square foot cardiac and intensive care units. The…
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Special Election Lawsuit
STATE CAPITOL - The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide whether Governor Tim Walz acted in accordance with state statute when he called for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 40B.…
Funding Secured to Better Railroad Crossings in Northern Minnesota
NORTHERN MINNESOTA -- Significant funding will look to improve safety concerns around Northern Minnesota railroad crossing. On Monday, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Tina Smith announced that they were able to secure $1.8 million…
Terese Tomanek Elected Unanimously as Duluth City Council President
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth City Councilor Terese Tomanek was unanimously selected as the new Duluth City Council president by her fellow councilors Monday, January 13. Councilor Tomanek takes over the role from Councilor Roz…
‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. The team announced Uecker died…
Local Unions back Strikers from Deer River Essentia Facility
DULUTH, Minn. -- Union workers from Essentia's facility in Deer River, picketed in Duluth on Wednesday. The workers are apart of the Service Employees International Union, but were joined today by local…
Coffee Conversation: LOON Gears Up for "The Radio Hour" in 20th Anniversary Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) is kicking off another exciting chapter in its 20th Anniversary Season with the upcoming production of The Radio Hour. The performance will feature a talented cast, including Chorus Director Michael Fuchs…
Family's Dogs Die In Duluth House Fire
DULUTH, Minn. – Three dogs were killed early Wednesday after a house caught on fire in Duluth. The call for help came in around 4:15 a.m. at a single-family home in the 600 block of Spear Avenue. Everybody was able…
UMD Unveils New Kirby Rafters
DULUTH, Minn.-- UMD's Kirby Rafters has received a makeover right on time for the start of their spring semester. The Kirby Rafters is an event center at University Minnesota Duluth that has lived many…
Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Reapproved as a Critical Access Hospital
UPDATE: As of Tuesday evening Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital's status as a Critical Access Hospital was restored and will continue to care for patients as they have in the last two decades. ORIGINAL: ELY, Minn.…
Tickets On Sale: Musical Bingo Fundraiser Feb. 6
SUPERIOR, Wis. – If you like Bingo and supporting local musicians, there’s a perfect fundraiser happening soon. The event is called Musical Bingo. It’s happening Thursday, Feb. 6 at Barkers Island in Superior. The…
'Another Door' Shelter For Young People Opening In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new shelter for young adults in Duluth is receiving its final touches, and they're eager to begin helping the community. The site is located at Peace Church and is operated by Lutheran…
Extreme Cold Forces Mobile Pantries To Postpone
DULUTH, Minn.-- Due to the extreme cold, staff at Second Harvest Northland had to make a tough decision to reschedule some programs. The Marble and Marcell mobile pantries with Second Harvest Northland will…
Lake Superior College and College of Saint Scholastica Students Come Back for Spring Semester
DULUTH, Minn. -- It was a chilly return to the books for many college students at both Lake Superior College (LSC) and College of Saint Scholastica (CSS). Students at Lake…
Coffee Conversation: Time Arc Theatre Presents 'Sentimental Journey: 1945 Musical Revue'
SUPERIOR, WI. -- Time Arc Theatre is set to present a special musical event, Sentimental Journey: 1945 Musical Revue, on Sunday, January 19th at 2:00 PM. Cheri Tesarek, the show's director, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday ahead…
Hillside Stabbing Suspect Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - A man faces 2nd Degree Assault charges, for a seemingly unprovoked stabbing in a Hillside neighborhood apartment last week, according to court documents. 24-year-old Lewis Barney Jr. is charged with…
Ad Wars Begin In Closely Watched Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Madison, Wis., Jan. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court…
Man Charged for 778 grams of Cocaine, was out on Bond in Separate Drug Case
DULUTH, Minn. - A man who was out on bond for allegedly possessing 730 grams of cocaine back in June, was arrested again last Tuesday for another substantial drug charge. The Lake Superior…
