Lake County Looking Implement Lodging Tax
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Lake County wants to implement a lodging tax across that entire region that would largely pay for more tourism advertising. Right now only Two Harbors and Silver Bay have the…
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Senator Tina Smith Visits Two Harbors To Talk Jobs And Economic Development
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Creating new jobs and boosting economic development is often a challenge for small communities. Senator Tina smith was among those discussing solutions in Two Harbors. She sat down with…
Volunteers Hit the Ground Running with DECC Thanksgiving Preps
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Thanksgiving preps were already in full swing at the DECC early Monday morning. Hundreds of volunteers came in for a week of peeling potatoes, baking bread and cooking more than 200 turkeys to…
MnDOT Announces Major Delays Due to Costs of Upcoming "Can of Worms" Project
DULUTH, Minn.-Â MnDOT says they're struggling to get funding for unforeseen costs adding up in the upcoming Twin Ports Interchange, or "Can of Worms," reconstruction project, and it's causing parts of the project…
Wisconsin Sees Uptick in Fatal Police Shootings in 2019
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin is ending the year with more fatal police shootings than last year. Data collected by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association shows police shot and killed 16 people this year. There were 13 fatal police shootings…
Two Men Charged With Felonies After Duluth Fentanyl Drug Bust
DULUTH, Minn. – Two men have been formally charged following their arrests in connection to the largest suspected fentanyl bust in Minnesota in 2019. According to court documents, Raymond Bowser, 35, has been…
Midday Update 11-25-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 25, 2019.
Duluth Art Institute Hosting Annual HoliDAI Market
DULUTH, Minn. - Shoppers are invited to take part in Small Business Saturday special events on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the St. Louis County Depot. Christina Woods,…
Landline to Offer Special Black Friday Mall of America Route
DULUTH, Minn. – The transportation company Landline is offering a special one-day route for Duluthians looking to shop Black Friday deals at the Mall of America this holiday season. According to a recent press release, Landline will depart from the…
Middle Schools Student Held, Accused of Making Bomb Threat
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) - An International Falls Middle School student is in custody after he was accused of making a bomb threat. The Koochiching County Attorney's Office is reviewing the case and deciding whether to issue a juvenile delinquency…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed in East Hillside Crash
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, a female pedestrian was struck and killed while walking down the center line on 6th Avenue East in the area of 9th Street on Monday…
Black Friday Shopping? Don't Forget These Four Helpful Tips
DULUTH, Minn. - Black Friday is known for its door-busting deals and bargain-hunting shoppers. Local Financial Professional Barry Bigelow from Great Waters Financial stopped by FOX 21 Local News from 7 -…
Morning Update 11-25-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, November 25, 2019.
Home Destroyed by Fire in Greenwood Township
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A house in Greenwood Township is a total loss after it went up in flames Sunday. The fire broke out around 3:00 p.m. at a home on…
Winter Snowstorm Could Impact Holiday Travel
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Forecasters say a winter snowstorm could muddle Thanksgiving travel plans in southern Minnesota. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected to begin falling Tuesday afternoon followed by strong winds on Wednesday. Minnesota Department of Transportation spokesman…
Four People Injured During Opening Weekend of Wisconsin's Deer Hunt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Four people are recovering after they were shot during the opening weekend of Wisconsin's gun deer hunt. The Department of Natural Resources says it needs more information about a man who was shot in Washburn County…
Christmas Tree Market Opens at Duluth Farmer's Market
DULUTH, Minn. - The Christmas Tree Market opened on Sunday at the Duluth Farmer's Market for the holiday season. The warm weather brought out plenty of people looking for just the right…
Bentleyville Seeing High Numbers with Warm Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - The nice weather was a welcome change for the thousands of people who attended Bentleyville on opening night Saturday. By Sunday afternoon the gift shop was full…
The Duluth Bethel's Longtime Chaplain Bonnie Pugleasa Retires
DULUTH, Minn. - For 15 years Bonnie Pugleasa has been the chaplain at The Duluth Bethel helping people who are struggling with addiction or have a criminal record. This November she made the…
Holiday Pop-Up Gives the Gift of Essential Oils
DULUTH, Minn.- A Holiday Pop-up at Clyde Iron Works is focused on making some holiday gifts out of essential oils. The group mixed natural scents like lemon, frankinscense and rose with a base of…
Hundreds of Bowlers of All Abilities Fill Special Olympics State Tournament
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of bowlers of all abilities gathered at the Incline Station in Downtown Duluth for Special Olympic's Minnesota's State Tournament. Duluth was one of nine cities hosting a state tournament Sunday,…
Man Who Died After Falling Through Ice Identified as Ryan Hill
SCANLON, Minn. - The 34-year-old man who died after falling through the ice in the St. Louis River early Saturday morning has been identified as Ryan William Hill from Cloquet. According to Hill's obituary,…
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Fire at Home in Greenwood Township
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in the Greenwood Township on Sunday afternoon. The house was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene at 3 p.m., and is now deemed a total…
Man Dies After Falling Through Ice on St. Louis River
SCANLON, Minn. - A 34-year-old man is dead after falling through the ice in the St. Louis River early Saturday morning. According to the Cloquet Police Department, officers responded to a call at a…
Festival of the Season Brings Holiday Shoppers to Duluth Farmer's Market
DULUTH, Minn. - A thousand holiday shoppers made their way to the annual Festival of the Season at the Duluth Farmer's Market. Twenty-two local crafters and artisans sold their unique products ranging…
Dancers Gather to Compete, Honor Fallen Breakdancer
DULUTH, Minn.- Tapping feet and grooving bodies filled the Encounter on First Street for the 9th Annual Willie Kruger Dance Competition, held in honor of the local breakdancing pioneer. Dancers came from around the…
Native American Heritage Day Celebrated at The Depot
DULUTH, Minn. - November is Native American Heritage Month and the St. Louis County Historical Society partnered with many Native organizations for the third annual day celebrating Native heritage at The Depot.…
Wisconsin Hunters Take to the Woods for Deer Opener
POPLAR, Wis.- Hunters across Wisconsin took to the millions of acres of public hunting lands for the firearm deer hunting opener. "It's one of the best states in the nation for both quality of…
Bentleyville 2019 Officially Opens for the Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The Bentleyville Tour of Lights is officially open this holiday season. Down at Bayfront Festival Park thousands of people lined up outside the gates eagerly awaiting Santa and Mrs. Claus parachuting…
Christmas City of the North Parade Decks the Halls of Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn.- The crowds outside of Sir Ben's were full of holiday cheer as Superior Street turned into a Winter Wonderland for the 61st Annual Christmas City of the North Parade. Thumping marching bands, colorful…
