Christmas Tree Sellers Talk Safety Tips
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're still in the market for a Christmas tree, Emmanuel Evergreens tree lot in West Duluth has you covered. The average life span of a Christmas tree in the home…
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Minnesota Restricts Movement of Farmed Deer to Curb Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State officials are asking deer farmers to not transport the animals to and from their properties for a month while investigators trace a new case of chronic wasting disease on a farm in western Minnesota. The…
2019 Wettest Year Recorded for Wisconsin, Midwest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin and the Midwest recorded their wettest year ever in 2019 since record-keeping began in 1895, climatologists said. More than 43 inches of rain and snow fell across nine states in the Midwest through November. That…
Hermantown Middle School, High School Released Early Due to Gas Leak
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - According to a post on the Hermantown Community Schools ISD 700 Facebook page, the High School and Middle School closed early Monday due to a gas leak. The gas leak…
Midday Update 12-16-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 16, 2019.
William Kelley Schools in Silver Bay Closed Due to Water Pipe Collapse
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Students at William Kelley Schools in Silver Bay will be out of school for the remainder of the week due to a water pipe collapse. School officials say classes were let out early last Thursday due…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Scrambling to Improve Cybersecurity
MINNEAPOLIS - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is scrambling to improve its cybersecurity after an internal whistle blower raised concerns that the state's largest health insurer has neglected thousands of important updates to its computer system. The company's top…
The Duluth Experience, DSSO Team Up for New Backstage Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Experience announcing a brand new partnership and experience Monday on FOX 21 Local News with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO). The Backstage Experience with the Duluth Superior…
Registration Open for Team Duluth Winter Break Ski, Snowboard Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - Since the 1960s, non-profit organization Team Duluth has been passionate about getting Northland youth outdoors and on the slopes, experiencing fun in the snow. Happening December 27…
Snowmobiler Killed in Collision With Pickup Truck
MONTGOMERY, Minn. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a snowmobiler has died in a collision with a pickup truck in Le Sueur County. Deputies say the crash happened in Montgomery Township Saturday afternoon. The victim is identified as 55-year-old Larry Gene…
Morning Update 12-16-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 16, 2019.
Open House Shows off New Early Childhood Development Center at YMCA Essentia Wellness Center
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Families got a first look at the new Early Childhood Development Center at the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown Sunday. The "Y" held an open house for the…
Bentleyville Voted Best Public Holiday Display in America by USA Today
DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville has been given the national honor of being the best public holiday lights display in the nation by USA Today. The honor is a readers choice award by USA…
College Athletes Hang Out with Local Kids at UWS Holiday Party
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As part of UWS Athletic Department's 4th Annual Week of Giving, kids could come and use the campus as their playground, as they spent the afternoon with college athletes. "Superior's obviously…
Noble Pour Craft Cocktail Bar Opens in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - A new craft cocktail bar called Noble Pour opened in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth on Sunday. Noble Pour is right next door to OMC Smokehouse, both are owned…
Union Representing St. Louis County Snow Plow Drivers Authorizes Potential Strike
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The Teamsters Local 320 union, which represents St. Louis County Public Works employees, voted in favor of authorizing a strike if contract negotiations fail with the county by the end of the year. The vote passed 112…
Snowmobiler Rescued After Getting Stuck in Swamp
ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Rescue crews helped a stranded snowmobiler on Saturday after he became stuck in a swamp. Around noon on Saturday, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, the Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department, and the Floodwood Ambulance responded to…
Swedes Celebrate 'Sankta Lucia' Day in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- In Sweden, the Holidays are ushered in by the ancient celebration of Sankta Lucia, or Luciadagen. "The Lucia legend is that we want to bring light to the world," said Jennifer Conboy,…
Hundreds of Santas Run Inaugural Wild Santa 5K
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 400 Santas ran through Duluth's neighborhood of Lincoln Park for the inaugural Wild Santa 5K put on by Wild State Cider. Runners got a Santa costume and beard with their…
West Duluth Businesses Get Holiday Boost with Winter West Market
DULUTH, Minn.- The business community in West Duluth got into the holiday spirit for the first day of the second annual Winter West Market. 11 businesses participated in this year's event. They offered…
Veterans Remembered at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. - Veterans were honored nationwide on Saturday for the National Wreaths Across America ceremony which placed a holiday wreath at all veterans graves in state or national veterans cemeteries. The Minnesota State…
Taco Arcada to Close Saturday After 7 Months in Business
DULUTH, Minn. - Taco Arcada will close Saturday after seven months in business. The restaurant and arcade in the Lincoln Park Craft District opened this May. Its closing was announced with this Facebook post: "We wish to THANK everyone for…
U of M President Asks System to Eliminate UMD's Sequestered Debt
DULUTH, Minn. – University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced on Friday that she has asked the System for funds to eliminate UMD’s sequestered debt over the next two years. Gabel wrote in…
Arrowhead Ice Fishing Show Kicks Off in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show started on Friday at the DECC. More than 150 vendors with every kind of fishing product a sportsman could need,…
Animal Allies Offering Discount Adoption Fees
DULUTH, Minn. - After receiving a grant from the A-S-P-C-A, Animal Allies is offering a discount in adoption fees. The event will run from Sunday the 15th to Sunday the 22nd. People can…
Habitat For Humanity Receives Big Donation
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Western Lake Superior Habitat For Humanity received a big grant this afternoon, which allowed them to purchase two new vehicles for daily operations. Both the Associated Bank and The Ordean…
Children Shop for their Families at Holly Jolly Santa Shop
DULUTH, Minn.- For the eighth year in a row, some children in Lincoln Park got a chance to pick out the perfect gifts for their whole family. The 8th annual Holly Jolly…
Snowmobile Shops Keeping Busy During All The Snow
DULUTH, Minn - The snow is creating good business for local snowmobile shops. Staff at R. J. Sport and Cycle say they have been so busy that they barely can keep up with the…
Yuletide Market Brings Customers to Local Makers
DULUTH, Minn.- Local artisans and makers got to sell their items in an unlikely space: Zen Eye Care on London Road hosted a Yuletide Market Friday. About 10 artists displayed everything from hats and…
Snow Clearing Is A Big Job On College Campuses
TWIN PORTS - College campuses in the Twin Ports are packed with snow. With a lot of ground to cover campus maintenance crews have been putting in extra time to stay on top…
