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Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash in Northern Minnesota

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in northern Minnesota say a man is dead after a snowmobile crash. Becker County sheriff's authorities say the rollover was reported around 10:30 a.m. Saturday on a road near the Hubbard-Becker county line. The…

Erin Schouweiler Wins Mid-Distance Beargrease 120

FINALND, Minn. - Veteran musher Erin Schouweiler crossed the finish line shortly after 5:40 a.m. Monday morning. Shouweiler is the daughter-in-law of former Beargrease 120 champion Martha Schouweiler. Tofte resident Rita Wehseler finished second, while Duluth resident Steph Love came…

Beargrease Vets on Alert with Warm Temperatures

DULUTH, Minn.- All the dogs taking mushers along the Beargrease trail, which is softer than usual due to warmer weather, calls for a big team of trained veterinarians. 11 vets and 7 veterinary technicians…

Kobe Bryant, daughter perish in copter crash, 7 others dead

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a remote, steep hillside in Southern California on Sunday, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring…

County Commissioner Patrick Boyle Announces Run for Reelection

DULUTH, Minn.- County Commissioner Patrick Boyle announced his campaign for re-election to the St. Louis County Board Sunday. "It's been an honor to represent the citizens of eastern Duluth...I will be asking again for their vote this fall," Boyle said…

Fourth Annual Lake Superior Ice Festival Kicks Off

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The fourth annual Lake Superior Ice Festival kicked off in Superior and locals jumped into the festivities. The weather was quite warm in comparison to last year's event. Families enjoyed both…

Pattison State Park Celebrates 100 Years

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - Pattison State Park celebrated its 100th birthday in January, and Saturday they held their winter festival encouraging families to come out and enjoy the park. The day includd snowshoe racing,…

Music Listening Competition Hosted at UMD

DULUTH, Minn. - UMD is alive with the sound of music today as four local high school teams competed at a music listening contest. According to Nietzsche, "Without music, life would be a mistake."…

Wooden Shark Built for Fire Fest

DULUTH, Minn. - Not a great white but a great wood shark. Glensheen Mansion is hosting the first inaugural Fire Fest, the main attraction being a 24-foot wooden shark! Why a shark? Glensheen has a…

Portion of Lakewalk to Temporarily Close Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth Parks, Properties and Libraries Department announced that a part of the Lakewalk will be closed from January 27 through January 31 to install new lighting along the pathway. The city says Leif Erickson,…

Two Killed in Itasca County Fire

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.- A father and daughter were killed in a fire on Turtle Lake View Path in Bigfork yesterday morning. Authorities arrived on the scene after reports of an explosion at a residence at about 7:30 a.m. The victims…

Midday Update 1-24-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 24, 2020.

Chicago Woman Becomes 2nd US Case of New Virus From China

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China. Health officials say woman returned from a trip to China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but…

Beer, Food, Bonfires to Kick Off Beargrease Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is partnering with Glensheen Mansion and Canal Park Brewing Company for the annual Brewsheen by Beargrease. It's taking place Friday, January 24, with a…

Angora Township Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

ANGORA TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A home in Angora Township was heavily damaged in a fire early Friday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office. A St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputy on…

Morning Update 1-24-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 24, 2020.

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