North Pack Run Club Meets Monthly for Fun Runs on Lakewalk
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Pack Run Club meets about once per month at Duluth Coffee Company for a run along the lakewalk. The group encourages anybody to run with them at their own…
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AICHO Awarded Grant for Indigenous Food Sovereignty Policy Initiative
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) has been awarded a big grant to help create an indigenous food network in the Lake Superior area. AICHO wants to help people have…
Fond du Lac Funeral Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The suspect accused of shooting a man on the Fond du Lac reservation in Carlton County in October pleaded not guilty to three felony charges in federal court on Thursday. 28 year-old Shelby Boswell of Minneapolis…
Hermantown School District Receives $1 Million To Make Improvements To Football Field
DULUTH, Minn. - The Hermantown School District's football field need some major improvements. Thanks to a one million dollar donation, the district can make those need upgrades. The money was donated by Centricity…
Plant-Based Lifestyle Popular For New Year's Resolutions
DULUTH, Minn. - The beginning of the year is when people are making resolutions they hope to stick with. One that has become popular in recent years is taking up a plant-based lifestyle. The…
Lake Superior Zoo Accepting Recycled Christmas Trees
DULUTH, Minn. - The holiday season is over, but the Lake Superior Zoo is hoping to continue the "gift of giving" a little while longer. The zoo is now accepting unwanted fresh Christmas…
Minnesota Reports 8th Flu Death of Season
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota has reported another flu death. The state Department of Health reports the eighth death due to influenza. The death is one more than the previous week. But no child deaths due to influenza have been…
New Minnesota Lottery Millionaires Come Forward
ROSEVILLE, Minn. - The Minnesota Lottery announced Thursday morning that the first $1 million lottery winner of 2020 has claimed his prize. Charles Wylie of Elko New Market said this was only his…
Hibbing Police Searching for Suspect in Vehicle Pursuit
HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing police say they are searching for a 36-year-old male suspect who fled from an officer Wednesday morning during a traffic stop. According to police, an officer attempted to make a traffic stop after observing a red…
Trump Plan to Curb Teen Vaping Exempts Some Flavors
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers. But the plan from the Trump administration includes major exceptions that benefit companies that make and sell e-cigarettes and adults who use the nicotine-emitting devices.…
Two Additional Suspects Charged in Virginia Assisted Living Armed Robbery
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Authorities say two additional suspects have been charged in the June 2019 armed robbery at an assisted living facility in Virginia. According to court documents, Virginia police responded to a 911 call shortly after 3:00 a.m.…
Midday Update 1-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Winter Entertainment at Cable Natural History Museum
CABLE, Wis. - Winter is a busy season for the educators at Cable Natural History Museum in Cable, Wisconsin. From education to entertainment, the center is hosting something for folks of…
U-Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in 21 states
PHOENIX (FOX 9) - U-Haul announced it will soon reject job applicants who use nicotine in 21 states. The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1 and be enacted in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware,…
Democrat Julián Castro Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former Obama housing secretary Julián Castro is ending his run for president. Castro's announcement Thursday comes after he failed to garner enough support or donations to make the recent Democratic presidential debates. The former San Antonio…
2 Minnesotans Win $1 Million Each in New Year’s Day Lottery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It was a lucky New Year’s Day for two Minnesota residents who each won $1 million in the state’s Millionaire Raffle. The Star Tribune reports Minnesota lottery players have been on a lucky streak lately. In all,…
Morning Update 1-2-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Ringing in the New Year Outdoors in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - With most people enjoying the day off of work, some spent the holiday outside. FOX 21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus caught up with outdoor enthusiasts at the Hartley Nature Center in Duluth.
Great Outdoors: New Year's Day at the Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus caught up with people hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing outside on New Year's Day 2020.
Wood Burning Stove May Have Caused Fire in Rice Lake
RICE LAKE, Minn. -- A wood burning stove may have caused a garage to go up in flames in Rice Lake on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. A driver passing through the area smelled smoke and…
St. Louis County Plow Drivers' Union Files Intent to Strike
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - The Teamsters Local 320 Union has filed an intent to strike. This comes after the labor agreement between St. Louis County and the union expired January 1st. About…
First Baby Of The Decade Delivered At St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. Oh baby, it's a boy! St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth welcomed not only it's first baby of the year but of the decade. Baby Barrett Jaakola entered the world at 6:03…
Local Junk Removal Company Offering Free Christmas Tree Pickup
DULUTH, Minn. - Some people may be just getting around to taking down their Christmas trees, but getting rid of it can be an inconvenience. Don't worry. A local junk removal company, has got…
Marcus Theater Stays Open For A Fun Start To The New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Most businesses are closed on New Year's Day, but the Marcus Theaters in Duluth stayed open. People had the chance to check out one of the latest movies now playing. New…
Greysolon Ballroom Hosts New Year's By The Lake Event
DULUTH, Minn. - With dozens of new years eve events going on across the twin ports, the second annual new years by the lake is one that is already underway. The night kicked off at…
Year in Review: July Through September
Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the Northland from July to September. Stories include the Rainbow Family Gathering in Bayfield County, the mayors of…
Existing Contract Ends for St. Louis County Public Works Employees, No Word on Bargaining Yet
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday is the final day of the existing contract the St. Louis County Public Works employees have with the county. According to St. Louis County Officials, they haven't received notice of…
Go Vegan this January with 'Veganuary'
DULUTH, Minn.- If eating healthier is one of your New Year's resolutions, a new initiative in Duluth wants to support you. Duluth Does Veganuary is part of an international movement to get more people to…
Eveleth-Gilbert Girls Hockey Get One-on-One Time with UMD Women's Hockey
DULUTH, Minn.- Some young female hockey players from Eveleth-Gilbert got to brush up on their skills with members of the UMD Women's Hockey Team, as a thank you from the Red Cross for their…
Duluth Public Library Welcomes The New Year Early
DULUTH, Minn. - Waiting until the clock strikes midnight to celebrate the new year is usually way past bedtime for most kiddos. The Duluth Public Library hosted its annual Noon Year's Eve to…
