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Coffee Conversation: Super Rhubarb Festival 2024 Preview

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Super Rhubarb Festival will return to Duluth on Saturday, June 29, commemorating Chum's 50th Anniversary. CHUM Director of Communications and Marketing Bradley Zwagerman and Rhubarbara joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday ahead of the…

How to Avoid Dangers of Downed Power Lines

DULUTH, Minn. -- Now what can you do if you come across downed power lines? Experts say the first thing to always do is to assume they are energized. Whenever the power lines…

Littlefork River Flooding Downtown Cook

COOK, Minn. -- The downtown area of Cook is flooding from a rising creek, and it's only going to get worse, according to forecasters. Forecasters are predicting the swollen Littlefork River will continue to rise…

Update: Boy Hit By Falling Tree Rescued In BWCA

BOUNDARY WATERS, Minn.:  A boy who was struck by a falling tree in the BWCA Tuesday during severe weather has been rescued, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Rescue crews reached the 9-year-old around 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was…

Biwabik and Giant's Ridge Area Feel Storm's Wrath

Some areas of the Northland had stalled cars, washed out roads and flooded basements. It other places, the earth literally opened up. That was the case along a portion of the Mesabi Bike Trail near…

Flood Aftermath in the Iron Range

HIBBING, Minn. -- One day after a large storm brought severe rainfall to the Iron Range, parts of Hibbing are left with multiple roadways still flooded over. There were also many reports of basements…

Austin-Jarrow Prepares for Marathon Crowd

DULUTH, Minn. -- Businesses like Austin-Jarrow are getting ready for Duluth's biggest event. Before a race, a lot of prep goes into preventing things from happening. It is key to make sure it goes smoothly.…

Update: Missing Kayaker In Washburn County Found Alive

Update (6/18/24):  The 19-year-old kayaker who went missing on the Namekagon River Friday was found safe Tuesday afternoon by the Wisconsin DNR. Sheriff Dennis Stuart told FOX 21 Gunnur Hess, of Sarona, was located in St. Croix Falls, about 50…

Missing Duluth Man Found Dead in Pokegama River

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The body of a missing Duluth man was found in the Pokegama River in the Village of Superior Monday afternoon. 43-year-old Ryan Lahti was last seen fleeing into the woods on Cemetery Road in Douglas County after…

Lake Superior Zoo Kicks Off Pollinator Week

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating a special week. A week celebrating an important part of nature. Pollinators are responsible for keeping the ecosystem alive and thriving. The Lake Superior Zoo kicked off…

Minnesota Rural Health Conference Going on in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn -- Health professionals from across the state are at the DECC for the Minnesota Rural Health Conference. The workforce shortage is one of the main topics during the two-day conference. The issue is not limited to doctors and…

Carrying the Torch for Special Olympics

DULUTH, MINN -- The Special Olympics Minnesota Annual Torch Run across the state went through Duluth today. The Minnesota Special Olympic Games began last weekend and this weekend will be at Stillwater High School.…

Community Prepares for Grandma's Marathon

DULUTH, Minn.-- The biggest event in Duluth is right around the corner. Canal Park in downtown Duluth is gearing up for the biggest race in the Northland. They are wasting no time to…

Twin Ports Interchange I-35 Single Lane Closures 6/18-6/21

DULUTH, Minn. -- Heads up for drivers on I-35 this week; single lanes will be closed at times in both directions through the Twin Ports Interchange project area. Full list of expected closures and times listed below. 6/18 - Southbound…

YMCA Camp Cabin Burns Down Overnight

BABBITT, Minn. -- The Babbitt and Morse-Fall Lake Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at YMCA Camp Northern Lights early Sunday morning. According to the Northland FireWire, a fire was reported at around 7:10 a.m. Babbitt Fire Chief Tony…

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