Union Members React To Second Day Of Strike
DULUTH, Minn. - It's day two of the Teamsters Local 320 plow strike. Dozens of members lined the entrance of the Saint Louis County Public Works Building since early Thursday morning. The union wants wage…
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Stella Maris Academy Receives Large Donation
DULUTH, Minn. - Stella Maris in Duluth received a big donation recently. On Thursday, the academy announced it had received a $250,000 donation. A large percentage of their funds come from the parish and…
BoomTown Restaurant to Open This Spring in Rice Lake
DULUTH, Minn. – The former Sunset Bar & Grill will be home to a new restaurant this spring. New owners Jessica and Erik Lietz say they plan to open a Boomtown bar and restaurant at 4483 Martin Road in the…
Chief Justice Arrives at Capitol for Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Chief justice of the United States has arrived at the U.S. Senate to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He will be swearing in the senators with an oath to ensure "impartial justice'' as jurors…
The Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge Features Karin's Cup
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly one month after opening date, Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge in the Lincoln Park Craft District joins FOX 21 Local News for this week’s Cooking Connection. While there…
Women In Construction Bond At Networking Event
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of women who work in the construction industry came together for a networking event at Clyde Iron Works in Lincoln Park. The women had the opportunity to participate…
Midday Update 1-16-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Learn to Say, “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad!”
DULUTH, Minn. - If you’ve ever seen a train go by and wonder what it would be like to sit up in the cab, hand on the throttle, or be a conductor welcoming…
Parents Sue After Bemidji Students Sexually Exploited
BEMIDJI, Minn. - The parents of two students are suing the Bemidji school district, alleging it was negligent in allowing a former assistant principal to sexually exploit their children. Brandon Bjerknes, who was arrested in 2017, is serving a federal…
Former Beargrease Champ Returning to 2020 Race
DULUTH, Minn. - Four-time John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon champion Nathan Schroeder will be returning to the race this year. The announcement was made Thursday morning on the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Facebook page. Schroeder won his 4th Beargrease…
New Viking Cruise Ship Heading to Lake Superior in 2022
DULUTH, Minn. - Viking Cruises announced Thursday that it will begin sailing a new ship to the Great Lakes starting in 2022 as part of its Viking Expeditions. The Viking Octanis is scheduled to debut in January 2022 and…
Morning Update 1-16-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 16, 2020.
PolyMet Will Appeal Permit Ruling to Minnesota Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - PolyMet Mining Inc. will ask the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that canceled three permits needed for its proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. PolyMet President and CEO Jon Cherry says Monday's decision…
Curlers as Old as 92 Play in Curl Mesabi Senior Curling League
EVELETH, Minn.- On Mondays and Wednesdays at the Curl Mesabi Curling Club, the curlers taking over the ice are more experienced in the game, and in life. Curl Mesabi's Senior Curling League is made up…
New Child Care Planned for Superior Street in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The challenge to find child care in Duluth is easing up just a bit with a new facility opening in the heart of downtown called Mesabi Preschool Academy. They will…
Soo Locks Close for Season Halting Twin Ports Shipping
DULUTH, Minn. - The Soo Locks closed for the season on Wednesday marking the official end to the year's shipping season in the Twin Ports. This year was another busy year for the shipping…
Duluth's Third Warming Shelter to Open in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday night will be the first night open for Duluth's third warming shelter. It is opening in the current Harmony Club which is a daily drop-in center located in the former…
City of Duluth Hires Full-Time Sustainability Officer
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson has announced the hiring of Duluth's first-ever full-time sustainability officer. Mindy Granley will start serving the city next month. She spent the last twelve years as the sustainability…
Essentia Health Opens Partial Hospitalization Mental Health Program in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Essentia Health has opened a new Partial Hospitalization Program at its Superior hospital for adults with mental health concerns. Eight patients can go through three-week program at once. They are at…
Union Plow Drivers Go On Strike; St. Louis County Responds
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - Dozens of union plow drivers posted up outside of more than ten public works locations hoping to get the attention of St. Louis County officials. "It's heartbreaking because we know…
Fatal Eveleth House Fire Victim Identified, Neighborhood Mourns
EVELETH, Minn.- The identity of a 77-year-old woman who died in a house fire in Eveleth Tuesday morning has been released. Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire on North Court, after…
Truck Damages Building, Residents Displaced
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - It was a scary scene yesterday evening in Superior after a truck crashed into a residential building on East Second Street. The Superior Fire Department responded to the scene shortly before…
Maple School District Receives Financial Boost
MAPLE, Wisc. - The Maple School district received a big financial boost today. Lake Effect Dance Studio and American Family Insurance combined to donate $4,000 to both Northwestern Elementary School and Iron River Elementary…
New Business Plans Aims To Help Childcare Providers
DULUTH, Minn. - Childcare providers have more support coming their way. A new business plan has now been introduced by the city of Duluth which provides loans and grants to childcare providers. Each…
McCollum Proposes Permanent Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Copper-nickel mining would be permanently banned upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness under a bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum. The Minnesota Democrat said at a news conference in Washington that the bill would…
House Sending Trump Impeachment to Senate, Trial to Follow
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has voted to send two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate. Delivery is set for a dramatic late-afternoon procession across the U.S. Capitol for only the third such trial in American…
Authorities Identify Victim in Eveleth House Fire
EVELETH, Minn. – Authorities have released the name of the victim who died in a house fire in Eveleth on Tuesday. The Eveleth Police Department identified the victim as 77-year-old Bonnie Mae Phinney.…
Soo Locks Closed for Maintenance Until Spring
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - The U-S Army Corps of Engineers says the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan are now closed to navigation until March 25th. The Corps uses this downtime for critical maintenance of the lock structures.…
Midday Update 1-15-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Governor Includes Shoreline Projects in Duluth in Latest Bonding Proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the final bonding packages Wednesday morning in their Local Jobs and Project Plan which includes funds for Duluth’s shoreline projects. The Local jobs and Project Plan includes…
