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Massive Firework Shot over Colorado Breaks World Record

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A massive firework launched over a Colorado ski resort town has set a record for the world’s largest aerial firework. The 2,800-pound (1,270-kilogram) shell flew 2,200 feet (671 meters) above the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival…

Klobuchar Pushes to Keep Defying Expectations in Campaign

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s plans to keep defying expectations heading into Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Though she’s spent the last year behind the front-runners, Klobuchar has enjoyed a burst of momentum in the last…

Soul and Soul Food Served to Hundreds at UMD

DULUTH, Minn.- Great smells, great company, and of course great tastes packed the Kirby Ballroom for the Black Student Association's annual Soul Food dinner. "It signifies black people and unity, honestly," Black Student…

Celebrating Winter and Community at Carlton Winterfest

CARLTON, Minn.- The weather was just right in Carlton for the annual Winterfest. Families enjoyed face painting, animals from Lake Superior Zoo's Zoomobile, and a chili cookoff. Meanwhile outside they enjoyed "Mini Hook and…

Winter Bike Week Put the Pedal to the Metal

DULUTH, Minn. - It is 2020 Winter Bike Week and to celebrate Continental Ski and Bike held a free group ride at Lester Park in Duluth. Experienced and inexperienced bikers gathered to ride…

Winter Frolic Attracts Hundreds to Two Harbors

TWO HARBORS, Minn. -  The annual Two Harbors Winter Frolic wrapped up on Saturday. Hundreds of people came out to the many events over the three-day festival. Some events included a bags tournament, pop…

CHUM Warming Shelters to Activate Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. - Sunday night, CHUM homeless shelter in Duluth is activating its warming shelters at Gloria Dei Church in Central Hillside, and the Harmony Club in West Duluth. The warming shelters will be open from 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.…

At Least 20 Killed in Thailand Mass Shooting

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) - A Cabinet minister in Thailand says at least 20 people have been killed and 31 injured in a mass shooting. The gunman, described by police as a soldier…

City of Duluth Launches New MuniciPals Podcast

DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is distributing information in a new way with a monthly podcast. The "MuniciPals" podcast started out as a joke according to officials, but has now turned into a…

Hundreds Gather to Love their Local Artists

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Public Library was packed with hundreds of community members Friday night, who came out to celebrate and love their local artists. The Library hosted the 10th Annual Love…

Guided Walk: Park Point Natural Area

DULUTH, Minn. - A Lake Superior Maritime Ranger led a guided walk teaching people about the Park Point Natural Area. Animals such as red fox, cottontail bunnies, grey squirrels, and even white-tail deer have…

UMD Police Investigate Residence Hall Break-Ins

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Police Department is investigating reports of someone opening or attempting to open doors of occupied rooms in the residence halls. UMD police say the incidents took place over the last several weeks. The department is…

Midday Update 2-7-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 7, 2020.

HealthPartners Union Voted in Favor of Strike

MINNEAPOLIS - Nurses, physician assistants and other caregivers in the union representing 1,800 HealthPartners workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike if a contract agreement cannot be reached before Feb. 19. Service Employees International Union represents 1,800 members at HealthPartners in…

New Superintendent Selected for Hermantown School District

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown Community Schools have selected a new superintendent. The Hermantown Community Schools Board of Education voted this week to hire Wayne Whitwam, a principal from Centerville Elementary School, as the district’s new superintendent. “After careful consideration and…

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