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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…