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…
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Shopping Safety Reminder for the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn.- With holiday shoppers comes holiday prowlers and easier access for thieves to steal goods out of people's cars. Officials with the Duluth police department say there's a stronger possibility for theft and…
Duluth Police Department Welcomes Their Newest K-9
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth police department has a new, furry member of the squad. Kallie is a black lab and the 4th addition to the department's k-9 unit. She's 17 months old, a new graduate from…
Governor to Hire Outside Experts to Study Troubled Agency
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov Tim Walz says his administration will hire outside experts to make recommendations on whether to restructure the state's troubled Department of Human Services. They're engaging the company Public Sector Consultants to determine the scope…
Report: Flu Season in Minnesota Kicking Off With Influenza B
MINNEAPOLIS - Flu season in Minnesota is off to an unusual start, with the B strain of influenza causing most of the lab-confirmed cases instead of the usual A strain. The Star Tribune reports that the Minnesota Department of Health…
Midday Update 12-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, December 13, 2019.
Butter Poached Lobster Crawls Onto A Local Menu
DULUTH, Minn - In this weeks Cooking Connection we are cooking up a butter poached lobster, laid on top of risotto and topped with smoked caviar and beach mushrooms. This dish…
Lemon Wolf Café Spicing Up Breakfast Menu with Homemade Huevos Rancheros
BEAVER BAY, Minn. - Located in Beaver Bay, Minnesota, across the street from the Mobile Gas Station along Highway 61 sits the Lemon Wolf Café. Lemon Wolf Café was taken over by new…
All Slopes Are Open At Lutsen Mountain
LUTSEN, Minn - In this weeks Active Adventures we are chatting with Lutsen Mountain as they officially open up all of their downhill runs on the mountains. Heading into the holiday season has…
The Grizzly Experience Showcased at Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show
DULUTH, Minn. - Kicking off Friday, December 13, the Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show will include entertainment and products for everyone. This year’s show takes place December 13 – 15. Show…
Handmade in the Northland: Minnesota Art on Tap
DULUTH, Minn. - During the week of December 9 – 13, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the…
Hidden Recording Devices Found in Student Rooms at Minnesota Hotel
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Wisconsin school district has put a staff member on leave after some students from Madison East High School found recording devices in their hotel rooms during a field trip to Minneapolis. A Madison school district spokesman…
Morning Update 12-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, December 13, 2019.
House Panel Approves 2 Trump Impeachment Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The charges now go to the full House for an expected vote next week. The…
Chester Bowl Hosts Pop-Up Shop for Merchandise
DULUTH, Minn. - Chester Bowl hosted its own pop-up shop for fans of the park on Thursday. Logoed cups, mugs, shirts, and even cozy pullovers were on sale. The director of Chester Bowl says…
Energy Leaders Discuss What Their Companies Mean to the Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Leaders from energy companies in Superior are talking about how important industrial development is in the Twin Ports. Representatives from Husky, Enbridge, Minnesota Power, and Superior Water Light and…
Kids Make Gingerbread Houses at Lester Park Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth kids spent the evening making gingerbread houses with their families and classmates at Lester Park Elementary. All the gingerbread and candy was provided by a parent known as "The Gingerbread Man."…
Holiday Hoopla at Myers Wilkins Elementary
DULUTH, Minn. - A Holiday Hoopla was held at Myers Wilkins Elementary School put on by the Duluth Community School Collaborative. The free event is all about giving kids and their families a…
Hartley Nature Center Receives A 20,000 Donation
DULUTH, Minn. - Hartley Nature Center's "Step Outside" campaign has received a $20,000 donation from a duluth business. The donation is part of Duluth's recycled furniture company Loll Designs, which is participating in a…
Winners Of GDC Holiday Window Contest Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - This year's winners of Greater Downtown Council's Annual Holiday Window and Lighting display have been announced. Last month more than 15 downtown Duluth businesses decorated their windows with creative holiday…
Groomers Put In Extra Time To Get Cross Country Trails Ready
DULUTH, Minn. - Cross country skiing is a popular activity for many in the northland, but to keep these trails groomed for skiiers can be like working a full time job. More than 40…
Duluth Council to Vote on Conversion Therapy Ban
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth city councilors are working to ban medical conversion therapy across the city. The supposed practice is said it change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity and is usually aimed at…
Arrowhead Ice & Fishing Show Returns to DECC for 7th Year
DULUTH, Minn.- The Arrowhead Ice and Fishing Show is back at the DECC for its seventh year. More than 150 vendors, entertainers and Winter sport professionals began settling in for the event…
Icy Roads Lead to Increased Business at Twin Ports Collision Shops
DULUTH, Minn.- The back and forth of snow, ice and frigid temperatures this week has done a number on some roads in the Twin Ports. Slick and slippery conditions are usually easy to manage when…
U of Minn Regents OK New Provost Contract of $500K-Plus
MINNEAPOLIS - Regents at the University of Minnesota has approved a salary of more than a half-million dollars for a new provost. The board voted 8-4 Thursday to approve Rachel Croson's contract as the university's next executive vice president and…
FCC Votes to Set Up 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Number
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Similar to 911 for…
Multiple Fire Crews Battle School Bus Fire Near Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. – According to the Northland FireWire, a school bus caught fire around 10:10 a.m. Thursday near Virginia. According to reports, the school bus caught fire in the southbound lane of Highway 53.…
Midday Update 12-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Minnesota Municipal Liquor Stores See Strong Profits From Sunday Sales
ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE, Minn. (FOX 9) - After the first full year of Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota, the results are in. Wednesday, the Minnesota State Auditor released its annual Municipal Liquor Store report for 2018. The combined net profit…
Recording Devices Found in Downtown Minneapolis Hotel Rooms
MINNEAPOLIS - Police are investigating after recording devices were found in guest rooms at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Police spokesman John Elder says it's not immediately known if the devices recorded any guests, but police are still…
