Duluth Public Library Remembers Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Read Across America Day occurs each year on March 2, which also happens to be Dr. Seuss's birthday. The Duluth Public Library said many schools in the area have…
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Governor Tony Evers Signs Three Mental Health Related Bills into Law
ASHLAND, Wis. - Governor Tony Evers was at Ashland High School singing three bills regarding student mental health on Monday. Gov. Evers said that an estimated 21 percent…
CHUM Food Shelf Getting Major Makeover Thanks to Leadership Duluth, Other Community Members
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting this weekend, the CHUM Food Shelf on First Avenue West is getting a makeover, thanks to some help from Leadership Duluth and other businesses in the community. "We're really excited to…
DTA Launches New Free Downtown Bus Line
The Duluth Transit Authority has launched it's new free bus route servicing downtown. The new circulator, known as the "DuLooper" will run every 15 minutes... It will travel from 10th Avenue East to 6th Avenue…
UMD Students Speak On The Importance Of Hitting The Polls For The Primary
DULUTH, Minn. - About half the voting population is represented by young voters, including college students. With the 2020 presidential election inching closer, the local primary elections are an opportunity for students to begin exercising…
Deep-Winter Donation Drive Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn. - As the spring thaw nears, the need for those winter clothing continues with these chilly temperatures. And now the deep-winter donation drive has kicked off! The drive helps Life House and CHUM…
Student Comes Back from South Korea
DULUTH, Minn. - Sofia Mayo is a current pre-med junior at UMD. She was expected to study at Korea University in Seoul for her spring semester, but her plans were cut short because…
Husky Refinery in Superior Estimates New Rebuild Costs at $750 Million
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A new report from Husky Energy shows that the cost of the company rebuilding parts of the Superior refinery that were damaged in the April 2018 explosion has almost doubled. The original estimated cost for renovations rang…
Milwaukee Man Arrested After Seven Overdoses Reported in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth police are reporting over the past 72 hours, local law enforcement agencies have responded to at least seven opioid related overdoses. This morning investigators from the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force arrested a 27-year-old man…
Duluth Police Officer Pleads Guilty to DWI
DULUTH, Minn.-A Duluth police officer has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Authorities say off-duty officer Daryl Diver, 49, was stopped by Duluth Police on October 28th around 10:00 p.m. for ‘driving conduct consistent with signs of impairment.’ He's now…
Moose Lake Seeks New Police Chief
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-The city of Moose Lake is searching for a new police chief. The interim city administrator Katie Bloom told Fox 21 that former Chief Bryce Bogenholm was officially separated from his employment Jan. 6. Bloom added he left…
Amy Klobuchar Ends Presidential Bid, Now Endorsing Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse Joe Biden. The Minnesota senator announced the decision Monday, calling it quits after a bid that broke briefly into the top tier with a…
Garrison Keillor NorShor Theatre Show Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. – The upcoming Garrison Keillor show at the NorShor Theatre has been canceled. According to Keillor’s booking agency, the April 16 show was canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The event has since been removed from Keillor’s website and…
Midday Update 3-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, March 2, 2020.
National School Breakfast Week Begins Today
WRENSHALL, Minn. - Classroom success stems from a good healthy start to the day. March 2 - 6, thousands of schools around the nation will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Locally, Valerie…
Owner of Iconic St. Cloud Bar Arrested on Suspicion of Arson
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - Federal investigators say the owner of a historic St. Cloud bar has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting fire to the business. A release issued Saturday by…
Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Hosting Year-End Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Cross-County Ski Club is gearing up to host its year-end celebration, the Tour Duluth Ski Fest on Saturday, March 7. The event features all-day/all-evening ski events around…
Morning Update 3-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, March 2, 2020.
One Person Killed, 2 Escape Orono House Fire
ORONO, Minn. - Officials say one person has died in a house fire in Orono, while two others escaped from the burning home. Firefighters say flames were shooting from the house when they arrived shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday. The…
Klobuchar Cancels Minnesota Rally
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has canceled a rally in her home state after protesters took over the stage shouting for her to drop out of the presidential race. Klobuchar was scheduled to speak Sunday…
Spring Running Preparations Underway at Duluth Running Company
DULUTH, Minn. - With all the nice weather and race season right around the corner, the Duluth Running Company is starting to see business pick up. They are starting to see runners…
Models Hit the Runway at Women's Expo Fashion Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of people packed the DECC this weekend for the annual Women's Expo, and the fashion show was another hit. Former B105 radio personality Cathy Kates and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger…
Split Rock's New Live-In Manager and Family Enjoying the View from their New Home
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - In Split Rock Lighthouse's 110-year history, there have been more than thirty families who have lived on its grounds. Recently, Hayes Scriven took over from Lee Radzak who…
Bringing Home the Bacon at Baconfest
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown Community Church was packed with meat lovers for their 6th annual Baconfest. Baconfest raises money for mission trips form the church. Every year they go to California and Ireland, partnering with…
Northlanders Enjoy Warm First Day of Meteorological Spring Outside
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was the first day of Meteorological Spring, the three month period of March, April and May which meteorologists use to calculate seasonal statistics. It sure felt like Spring here in the…
Glik's to Open in Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. – The Miller Hill Mall announced Sunday that Glik’s will be opening there in April. The boutique store will be designed for women only with fashion, footwear and accessories. Glik's will be located between Center Court and Caribou…
Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Event for Australian Wildfire Relief
DULUTH, Minn.-- Wildfires have devastated Australia this year, killing at least 25 people and nearly 500 million animals. The Lake Superior Zoo and a local artist are doing what they can to help.…
12th Annual Women's Expo Held at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today at the DECC, women of the Northland came together for the 12th annual Duluth Women's Expo. The expo included everything from education to fashion to healthcare and more. This year there…
Racers Gear Up For Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-- The 44th annual Grandma's Marathon is getting closer. This morning, runners had a chance to prepare for the race. Today's gear-up was sponsored by Essentia health. It started with about 70…
Four Babies Leap Out into World on Leap Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was Leap Day which of course only happens every four years, and quite a few babies were born on this extra day of February in Duluth. Four babies were born…
