The Haunted Shack Opens for 2020 Season
CARLTON, Minn.-- The pandemic isn't stopping a longtime Northland haunted house from creating screams this Halloween. This weekend, the Haunted Shack in Carlton opened for its 27th season with some…
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Pro-Trump Mining Rally Held in Virginia as Presidential Election Approaches
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- Minnesota has become a state both presidential candidates have spent a lot of time campaigning in ahead of November’s election. More specifically, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have been hoping…
Duluth Council to Vote Monday on Leaving Lakewalk's Missing Link Disconnected
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth City Council is expected to vote on whether to scrap plans to connect a missing link to the popular Lakewalk behind some shoreline properties. At their last meeting two weeks ago,…
Duluth Family's Dog, Wild Deer Become Unlikely Furry Friends
DULUTH, Minn.- One family's dog in Duluth is proving that man may not be dog's only best friend -- a deer has taken that spot. In a video recorded from the Miller house's window,…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Along Highway in Coleraine
COLERAINE, Minn. - A Bovey man is dead after being hit by a vehicle along Highway 169 at Bay Road in Coleraine Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened around 1 a.m. The victim, Michael Marok, 59,…
Historical Marker Unveiled at CJM Memorial
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial has stood as a sign of remembrance for lynchings in Duluth of three men in 1920. Saturday, community members came together dedicating a new part of…
Bentleyville Christmas Tree Installed in Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- It's apparently never too early to get into the Christmas spirit for Bayfront Park, as the Bentleyville Christmas Tree went up Saturday. Volunteers worked four hours to install the 128-foot tree in…
Earth Rider Brewery Brings German Culture to Superior with Annual Oktoberfest
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The sounds of polka filled Earth Rider Brewery in Superior for their annual Oktoberfest celebration Sunday. The whole-day event included music, stein-holding and hammer-striking competitions, and of course plenty of beer. Some changes to…
Duluth Police: Man Pulled Gun During Argument at Dunkin Donuts
DULUTH, Minn.- One man is in custody, according to the Duluth Police Department, after pulling a firearm on another man during an argument at a Dunkin Donuts. A spokesperson with the Department said…
The Second Presidential Debate Is Officially Off
WASHINGTON (AP) - The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially being scrapped. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday the October 15 faceoff is no longer happening. This decision comes one day…
Spirit Mountain Begins Selling Season Passes
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is gearing up for the skiing season. The ski hill has opened up eligibility to purchase season passes for the winter. After shutting down for the entire summer season…
Harbor House Adds Permanent Housing for Homeless
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Superior now has more options for permanent housing for the homeless. The Tabitha Apartments on Harris street in Superior recently announced they are opening up four rooms. Although residents still haven't moved…
Trump Supporters Protest Mayor Larson at City Hall
DULUTH, Minn.-- Last week, a group of Trump supporters drove down the street of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson's home after her remarks calling President Trump a 'white supremacist.' This time, they are voicing their frustrations…
Items Needed for Pet Supplies Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - Two local businesses are partnering to provide pet supplies to those who need them. Canal Bark along with Anytime Fitness in West Duluth are putting together a pet supplies drive…
One Person Is Dead In An Officer-involved Shooting On I-35 In Pine County
PINE COUNTY, Minn. - One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting that happened on I-35 in Pine County around 2 p.m. on Friday. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the shooting took place in the northbound lanes nearby…
COVID-19 Cases Spike In Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY - The Itasca County Health Department is reporting an uncontrolled level of COVID spread due to largely formal and informal gatherings that they deemed unsafe. Itasca County has almost doubled the amount…
College of St. Scholastica Implements New Protocols
DULUTH, Minn. - Colleges have been back in session for about a month and as the pandemic continues, one of them is changing some of its protocols after seeing an uptick in…
The Latest: Trump Plans to Hold in-Person Event on Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) - On Saturday, President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first in-person event since testing positive for the coronavirus. Two weeks after the Rose Garden event that is now considered a “superspreader,” Trump is planning to convene…
Nashwauk Man Sentenced to 105 Months for Criminal Vehicular Homicide
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A Nashwauk man charged with fatally hitting a two-year-old boy and injuring his teenaged aunt with his truck last August appeared in court for his sentencing Friday. 40-year-old Jake Michael Place was sentenced to 105 months…
Judge Lets Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd’s Death Live Out of State
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge cited safety concerns Friday as he issued new conditions of release for an ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd that would allow him to live in a neighboring state while…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, October 9
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 109,312 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 14 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,121 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,256,165 tests have…
Midday Update 10-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Have a great day!
Essentia Health Offering Saturday Mammography Clinics in October
DULUTH, Minn. - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While routine medical exams should be a part of your routine, medical experts at Essentia Health in Duluth are taking the month to…
Suspect, 16, Arrested After Ely Teen Rescued From Ravine With Stab Wounds
ELY, Minn. - The Ely Police Department says a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested after a 13-year-old male was found injured down a ravine Thursday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched to the area of 800 Miners Drive around…
Morning Update 10-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Have a great day!
Pence to Visit Waukesha as Wisconsin Coronavirus Cases Soar
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to make a campaign stop Tuesday at a manufacturing company in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha, the Trump campaign announced Thursday. Pence will speak at Weldall Manufacturing, which does large-scale fabrication…
University of Minnesota Alters Spring Break for 5 Campuses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is changing spring break plans at its five campuses because of the coronavirus. University leaders are moving the weeklong vacation from March to April for Twin Cities and Rochester students and spreading the…
Fire Truck Visits Duluth Family During Fire Prevention Month
DULUTH, Minn.-- October is Fire Safety Month to create more awareness to on fire prevention and emergencies. The Duluth Fire Department is doing something different this year to help young kids and families learn…
Taconite Dust Compensation For Superior Homeowners Scaled Back
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After decades of compensation for taconite dust in the air, many homeowners in Superior won’t be getting a yearly check from the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad to clean the dust…
Insure Duluth Offering Free Health Insurance Help
DULUTH, Minn.-- With open enrollment for MNsure coming up next month, one Duluth organization is helping to make sure people are insured. Especially while the pandemic goes on. Insure Duluth has always been stationed inside…
