Kids Train to be Santa's Elves
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids around the Northland strengthened their case to be on Santa's nice list this year. The children learned first hand on what it takes to be one of Santa's elves by doing…
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U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Skis with Northland Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- Northland skiers under the age of 18 got a once in a lifetime opportunity to ski with an Olympic athlete Saturday. Kikkan Randall, a 2018 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist in…
International Students Serve Up a Taste of UMD Cultures
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD International Club took people on a trip around the world with their annual International Taste of UMD event. About 15 countries had their cuisine represented, made by the students…
Duluth Heights Hockey Rink Opens, Community Center Still Closed
DULUTH, Minn.- The sound of metal skates on ice mean it's that time of year: hockey season is back again. And the Duluth Heights Community Center is the first to open their outdoor…
New Vietnam War Collection at Lake Superior College Library
DULUTH, Minn. - A new collection of Vietnam War era books were celebrated at the Lake Superior College library on Friday. The book "Battle Notes" by Lee Andresen uses the music of the Vietnam War…
Local Artist and Volunteers Create Felt Rug For Denfeld Library Branch
DULUTH, Minn. - A local artist partnered with the Duluth Fiber Guild and the Art Institute to make a felt rug, which will be donated to the Denfeld library branch. Volunteers spent the day…
Festival of Trees Arriving at the DECC This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Five thousand people are expected to fill the DECC this weekend for the annual Festival of Trees. The holiday craft fair is the Junior League of Duluth's biggest fundraiser…
Bentleyville Themed Beer Available from Bent Paddle
DULUTH, Minn. - A special beer inspired by the Bentleyville Tour of Lights is now available from Bent Paddle Brewing. The "Bentleyville Christmas Cookie Cream Ale" is on tap at the Bent Paddle taproom and at Grandma's restaurants. One dollar…
Applications Being Taken for Development of Affordable Housing
DULUTH, Minn.- Applications are being taken for the development of more affordable housing options in Duluth. The process is part of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s State of the City initiatives. The city and the…
Woodland Avenue Re-Opens
DULUTH, Minn.- Superior Street wasn't the only road re-opening in Duluth on Friday. A two year project to reconstruct portions of Woodland Avenue and Calvary Road has reached its halfway point. The roads…
Gov. Walz Talks Apprenticeships with Labor Leaders in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Some state leaders believe the "learn as you go" technique may be the best way to encourage young professionals to pursue trade careers, many represented at an apprenticeship summit in Duluth Friday. An…
The Thanksgiving Pizza Arrives in the Northland
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Make way for the Northland's newest Thanksgiving delicacy: The Thanksgiving pizza at Shamrock Bar in Superior started as a meal the cooks would throw together in the past with their holiday leftovers, but…
New Baby Primate Joins Lake Superior Zoo Family
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo welcomed a new member to their furry family this week. Weighing in at just under a pound, a baby Angolan Colobus monkey was born to 17-year-old Kero…
Duluth Celebrates The Reopening Of Superior Street
DULUTH, Minn. - Superior Street is reopen in downtown Duluth as Phase II of the reconstruction project has wrapped up for the year. Business owners, community members, and city officials crowded along Superior…
LSC Hosts Workshop For Adults Interested In Cybersecurity
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College hosted a Cybersecurity workshop for adults who may be looking for a new career or have an interest in the high demand field. Participants learned about the…
Minnesota Man Accused of Using Porsche as Battering Ram
LA CROSSE, Wis.-Prosecutors have accused a Minnesota man of using a Porsche as a battering ram to get his Nissan Altima out of an Onalaska impound lot. The La Crosse Tribune reports that Benjamin Gjere of Lanesboro was charged Thursday…
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate up for Fifth Straight Month
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for a fifth straight month and half a percentage point since a record low in May. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that unemployment in October was 3.3%. That is up from…
Doctor to Examine Competency of Man Accused in Acid Attack
MILWAUKEE-A 61-year-old man accused of throwing acid on a Latino man's face during a racist attack will undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether he can assist in his criminal defense. Clifton Blackwell's lawyer asked for the evaluation during a…
Duluth Man Charged With Synagogue Fire Sentenced to Prison
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth man charged with setting fire to the Adas Israel Synagogue has requested to execute his prison sentence. Matthew Amiot, 36, violated his probation for the second time last week and will now spend one year…
Midday Update 11-15-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 15, 2019.
Mont Du Lac Opens In Record Breaking Time
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The early snap of arctic air made the perfect recipe for snow making at Northland resorts, especially at Mont du Lac. The resort officially opened Thursday, the earliest on record.…
Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump, has been found guilty at his trial in federal court in Washington. Stone was convicted Friday. He was charged in a seven-count indictment that alleged he…
Watch Live: US Diplomat Arrives for Impeachment Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) 10:20 a.m. - Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch says she was told last April by a State Department official to return to the United States "on the next plane'' because of concerns "up the street'' -…
More Than 180 Vendors Set Up for Festival of Trees at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - The 2019 Junior League of Duluth (JLD) annual Festival of Trees at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) is happening Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17. This year’s…
Morning Update 11-15-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, November 15, 2019.
Wisconsin County Declares Itself Second Amendment Sanctuary
FLORENCE, Wis. (AP) - A county in rural northeastern Wisconsin has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary, a move commissioners say is designed to send a "keep your hands off our guns" message to politicians. The Journal Sentinel says the…
West Duluth Home Damaged in Fire
DULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews say a candle left burning in an unattended room too close to combustible materials was the cause of a West Duluth house fire Thursday night. According to reports, multiple crews responded to a call of…
UW-Superior Student Veterans Share Military-Civilian Transition Experience
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Student veterans at UW-Superior shared their experiences transitioning to life after the military. They led a "green zone training" at the university to teach faculty, staff and students some of the difficulties…
Spirit of the Lake Community School in New Building
DULUTH, Minn. - The Spirit of the Lake Community School has its own space for the first time ever after it moved in to a new building this fall. The school is…
Duluth Edison Charter Schools Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday night, the Native American culture was celebrated at Duluth Edison Charter Schools by more than 100 kids. The attendees got a chance to make dream catchers, bandolier bags, and…
