Patrons Choose Christmas Buffet Over Cooking A Big Feast
DULUTH, Minn. - Instead of cooking a Christmas feast, some folks left it up to the chefs over at JJ Astor Restaurant in Duluth. The restaurant, known for its 360 view of the city,…
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Mini Mushers at the Secret Forest Playschool
DULUTH, Minn. -- Dog sledding was widely used by those traveling from village to village along the north shore and later by mail carriers. One legendary mail carrier in particular, John Beargrease, is still…
Two Harbors Man Celebrates Playing Santa Claus for 50 Years
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Many know him as Santa Claus, St. Nick, or good old Chris Cringle. It's a Christmas fact that Jerry Carlson DOESN'T have that same ring to it, but he's been…
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Celebrates Birth of Christ, Birth of Church
DULUTH, Minn.- Families across the Northland began their Christmases with the evening mass Tuesday night. But one at St. Paul's Episcopal Church marks a very special day in the church's history. The first…
Family or Bust: Northlanders Set Out on One of the Busiest Travel Days of the Year
DULUTH, Minn.- A record number of Americans are expected to head out of town this Holiday season, with Christmas Eve being one of the busiest travel days of the year. By car, by bus,…
VFW Offers Free Meals To Those In Need Or Without Family On Christmas Eve
DULUTH, Minn. - On Christmas Eve, most would be spending time with their families. But for those who are less fortunate or have no place to go for the holidays the VFW Post…
Secret Santa Donates $20,000 To The Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. - the Duluth Public Library Foundation got a special Christmas surprise. A secret Santa generously donated a check worth $20,000. Along with the check, the anonymous donor sent a letter requesting the…
CHUM Hosts Annual Vigil To Honor Lives Lost While Experiencing Homelessness
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM hosted its annual Christmas Eve vigil to honor the lives of those impacted by homelessness over the last year. Dozens gathered on the steps of the Duluth City hall for…
Duluth Police Respond to Report of Person with BB Gun at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - A 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody after an incident involving a BB pistol in the Miller Hill Mall. Duluth Police tell us they responded to the report of a person with a gun at the…
Midday Update 12-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Police: Harbor Highlands Drive Shooting Not a Random Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police believe a shooting that occurred Monday on the 100 Block of East Harbor Highlands Drive was not a random incident. Authorities say no one is at large, therefore there is no active threat to the…
Duluth's Best Bread Introduces Monthly Subscription Boxes
DULUTH, Minn. - Just in time for the holiday season, Duluth's Best Bread is launching monthly subscription boxes. "It's like Birchbox, but with croissants instead of makeup," said co-owner Michael Lillegard. Duluth's…
Morning Update 12-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Miller Hill Mall Welcomes Brand-Name Discount Store to Community
DULUTH, Minn.- Bargain hunters who love Black Friday shopping can get their fix year round at Miller Hill Mall's newest store. "Black Friday's" sells discount brand name items- If you like TJ-Maxx, Marshalls or…
Spirit Mountain Open for Extended Hours for Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is preparing for a busy week on the slopes. They will be open Christmas Even and starting December 26 will be open for expanded holiday hours through January 5.…
Dry Christmas Trees Pose Fire Danger
DULUTH, Minn. - With the holiday craziness it is important to keep an eye on any natural Christmas trees in the home. Natural trees can pose a hidden danger if they are not…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Rules for Additional Review of Natural Gas Plant
DULTUH, Minn. - A Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered state regulators to reconsider whether additional environmental review is necessary for the proposed Minnesota Power and Dairyland Cooperative natural gas plant. The Nemadji Trail Energy…
Stokke's Holiday Food Boxes Perfect Last Minute Gift
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - As many are looking for those last minute gifts this year Stokke's Meat Market in Hermantown might have just the right thing. Stokke's is selling holiday gift boxes with a…
Two Cloquet Ice Arenas Will Need $4 Million In Repairs
CLOQUET, Minn. - Both the Northwood's Credit Union Arena and the Pine Valley Ice Arena in Cloquet are in need of repairs. The city of Cloquet arranged an audit to determine what needs…
Making the Most Of Holiday Meals With Alternative Options
DULUTH, Minn. - As more folks are becoming vegan and vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions planning holiday meals can be tricky, but it is not impossible. Whole Foods Co-op in Hillside is helping…
Denfeld Bantam Hockey Players Spend Time with Seniors for Christmas
DULUTH, Minn.- Young Denfeld hockey players got a lesson in giving their time for Christmas early Monday morning. The Hunters Bantam A-team spent time with some of the elderly living at the Benedictine…
Last Minute Shipping Catches Up to Northland Postal Workers
DULUTH, Minn.- Postal shops around the Northland spent Monday wrapping up their busiest week of the year. The week before Christmas is always the most challenging for shipping locations like Pack and Mail Plus…
Old World Meats Experiences Highest Holiday Sales in Decades
DULUTH, Minn.- Meat shops could be found smoking out the Northland Monday, busy with last minute shoppers looking to cook a Christmas meal. Old World Meats in Duluth says this is the busiest they've…
Court of Appeals Strikes Down Minnesota's Revenge Porn Law
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's law against revenge porn has been declared unconstitutional. The Minnesota Court of Appeals struck down the statute Monday as it reversed the conviction of a man who circulated explicit photos of a former girlfriend. The court…
Eveleth Police Search For Missing Woman, 9-Month-Old Daughter
EVELETH, Minn. – The Eveleth Police Department along with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 27-year-old and her 9-month-old daughter. Authorities say Taylor Larell Toulhouse, 27, and her daughter Delphine…
Duluth Police Respond to Central Hillside Shooting
UPDATE: According to Duluth police, officers discovered two people with gunshot wounds when responding to reports of a shooting on the 100 Block of East Harbor Highlands Drive Monday afternoon. The individuals are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at…
Wisconsin City Mulls Dumping Old Ban on Throwing Snowballs
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - For decades, those who have participated in snowball fights in one Wisconsin city have risked getting in trouble with the law. But that may be about to change. A 1962 ban on throwing projectiles in Wausau…
Minnesota Temporarily Bans Movement of Farmed Deer Over CWD
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has temporarily banned the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer within the state to try to limit the spread of a fatal brain disease. The DNR issued the order in response…
Midday Update 12-23-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 23, 2019.
Minnesota Court Rules Against Planned Power Plant in Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered state regulators to reconsider whether an environmental review is necessary for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant that would be built by Minnesota and Wisconsin utilities. Minnesota Power and Dairyland…
