Twin Ports Community Honors Four-Legged Soldier Lost Too Soon
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Man’s best friend can impact humans in a unique and lasting way. On Friday, Aug. 21, the residents in the Twin Ports community took time out of the day to…
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Former State Senator, Duluth City Councilor Named as DECC Interim Executive Director
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center board has formally nominated former state Senator and Duluth City Councilor Roger Reinert as the Interim Executive Director. The decision was made during a Wednesday morning virtual meeting about the DECC's status…
Morning Update 8-26-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
National Dog Day Celebrated In The Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - National Dog Day might be the perfect day to show your dog a little extra love. The honorary day pays homage to all breeds and encourages dog ownership. One place…
Tuesday Night Protests Turn Deadly in Wisconsin
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Two people were shot to death and another was wounded during the third night of protests in Kenosha over the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake, and authorities Wednesday hunted for a possible vigilante…
DEED Commissioner Steve Grove Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Small businesses in the Northland have been taking huge financial hits due to the global pandemic. The Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner visited Duluth on Wednesday to hear first-hand…
Mentors Needed To Help Support Students During The School Year
DULUTH, Minn.- A local non-profit is searching for mentors to help provide additional support to families as they navigate through the upcoming school year. Mentor North in Duluth is a one on one community based…
Northland School Districts Switch Plans To Safely Resume Academic Year
NORTHLAND - COVID-19 cases are continuing to spike across the northland. Now several schools in the region are making adjustments to plans originally put in place for the start of the academic year. Minnesota schools…
DECC Board Parts Ways With Executive Director, No. 2 Leader To Retire
DULUTH, Minn. - A major shake-up is underway at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center as the DECC’s board is parting ways with its executive director, and the No. 2 person under her has decided…
Firefighters Battle Hours-Long Fire at Historic Downtown Hibbing Building
HIBBING, Minn.- No one was injured fighting an inferno Tuesday that collapsed the roof of the Moose Event Center on Howard Street in Hibbing, according to fire officials. But what does hurt to…
Virtual Roundtable Held on Fuel Standards
DULUTH, Minn. - Local legislators met earlier today with advocates to discuss climate change's impact on Minnesota. Some of the top concerns addressed include how fuel standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks will…
World's Oldest Hockey Player Mark "Sertie" Sertich Passes Away
DULUTH, Minn. - Sad news to report as Duluth native and the World's Oldest Hockey Player Mark "Sertie" Sertich passed away on Monday morning. Just last month, friends and family surprised Sertich with a drive-by…
North Shore Adventure Park Gives Visitors a Thrilling Challenge
SILVER BAY, Minn. - North Shore Adventure Park is challenging people of all ages. "It's about climbing in the trees, it's about challenging yourself. "We have a little rascals playground for kids 3-6. It's…
Sea Grant Tests Beaches Along Lake Superior for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn.-- The beach has been a busy place in Duluth this summer as people look for outdoor activities during the pandemic. But can swimming in Lake Superior be at risk to transmit…
Coast Guard, Air National Guard Hold Emergency Water Rescue Training
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Coast Guard and some members of the 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard in Duluth got together for the opportunity to train for water rescue situations. Earlier today, coast…
Cook County Leaders Address Issues of Racial Inequity
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-- Leaders in Cook County are addressing the issue of racial inequities in the county and how they can do better. The Cook County Joint Powers Group met virtually Tuesday night to…
Watch Live: Republican National Convention Day Two
WASHINGTON (AP) — The people closest to President Donald Trump — his family — are starring on the second night of the Republican National Convention as the GOP works to reintroduce the president to American voters in the midst of…
CHUM Gives Away Backpacks
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM held its annual backpack giveaway today after raising $25,000 to hand out 1,400 backpacks to students in need. Staff from CHUM say the generosity from the Northland was overwhelming this…
Baby Delivered!: Duluth Fire Department Receives Unique Call
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department is being celebrated after they helped with the aftermath of the delivery of a healthy baby at someone's home on a very unique call. Now, the parents are…
Lawsuit Seeks Repeal of Wisconsin Governor’s Mask Mandate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A lawsuit has been filed by a conservative law firm that seeks overturn Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers. The lawsuit…
Minnesota Plans Sharp Boost in Coronavirus Testing Capacity
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota plans to more than double its coronavirus testing capacity by partnering with a national distributor of a rapid saliva test and establishing a new lab to process the results. The governor's office says the state is…
Red Flag Warning Issued Due to Dangerous Swimming Conditions on Park Point
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering…
Fire Crews Battle Blaze in Downtown Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire departments are continuing to battle a fire in downtown Hibbing. The fire broke out at the Moose Event Center around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The…
WHAT TO WATCH: Melania, Pompeo and Trump on Day 2 of GOP convention
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tuesday’s program at the Republican National Convention is likely to wade into familiar waters, with a lineup expected to speak on divisive issues like abortion and “cancel culture." What to watch at the convention Tuesday: TRUMP Trump…
Midday Update 8-25-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at news and weather making local headlines Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Tuesday, August 25
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 70,707 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Tuesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,779 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,394,986 tests have…
No Fans in Stadium for First 2 Vikings Games
(AP) - The Minnesota Vikings will play at least their first two home games without fans in attendance. With the current Minnesota Department of Health guidelines specifying an indoor venue capacity of 250 people, officials from the Vikings, the state,…
Morning Update 8-25-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at news and weather making local headlines Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Jacob Blake’s Dad Says Son Left Paralyzed by Police Shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The father of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot, apparently in the back, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, says his son was left paralyzed from the waist down. Blake’s father told the Chicago Sun-Times…
Early Morning Crash Leaves Passenger With Significant Injuries
DULUTH, Minn. - Just before 3:30 Tuesday morning, Duluth Police officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover on the 4200 block of London Road. A 2016 Honda Odyssey was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it lost control…
