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…
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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…
Winter Weather Safety Reminders
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the Northland experiencing another cold snap there are a few things to keep in mind. The seasonal snowfall brought in a wave of customers checking out equipment to handle the…
Outdoor Trails Ready for Winter Activities
DULUTH, Minn.-- Outdoor staff and enthusiasts alike are breathing a sigh of relief because ski trails are finally usable. The trails are finally up and running, because they were finally groomed Monday morning. Following the weekend snow, the trails are…
DFL Reps Sworn in Early, Threaten to Withhold Quorum
DFL Representatives are sworn in early, as they plan not to show up to…
Inmates Wanted For The 'Folsom Prison Experience' At The DECC Jan. 18
DULUTH, Minn. - If you like the music of Johnny Cash and want to feel what it's like to be behind bars, the “Folsom Prison Experience" is the place to be this Saturday at the…
24 Dead As Crews Try To Corral Los Angeles Wildfires Before Winds Return
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong…
Prince Estate Seeks To Block Netflix Documentary
An Oscar-winning filmmaker has made a nine-hour Netflix documentary on the late music legend Prince, but it may never be shown. Prince's estate is in a legal battle with Netflix blocking the film's release. The estate has reportedly demanded changes…
Bob Dylan Memorabilia Up For Auction
A treasure-trove of Bob Dylan memorabilia is going up for auction. Julien's Auctions says about 50 items and artifacts will be up for sale, including early handwritten drafts of Dylan's first number one hit "Mr. Tambourine Man.” The items are…
47th Annual Atmore Memorial Ski Race Draws in Skiers From Across the Nation
DULUTH, Minn. -- At Spirit Mountain, one of the biggest ski traditions continued this year as competitors from across the nation participated in the 47th Annual Atmore Memorial this weekend. The event is hosted by…
Friends of the Fitz Group Aims to Honor Edmund Fitzgerald's Last Port of Call in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- 2025 marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior, and a group in Superior, Wisconsin is hoping to place a historical marker to honor the ship. On New Year's…
Preparations Underway for Duluth Wedding Show
DULUTH, Minn. -- Preparations are underway for the 37th annual Duluth Wedding Show, taking place Saturday, Jan 11. at the DECC. For brides and grooms to be, the Duluth Wedding Show is a one stop…
Bent Paddle Brewing Participates in Dry January
DULUTH, Minn.-- While many people are ringing in the new year with a toast to 'Dry January,' Bent Paddle Brewing in Duluth is tapping into the trend, offering something for everyone. Bent Paddle Brewing has…
Smooth Sailing for Duluth Port Authority's 2024 Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- The 2024 shipping season was apparently smooth sailing for the Duluth Port Authority. Duluth Port Authority officials told FOX 21, Through the end of November, import and export tonnage was nearly 30 percent…
