ASHLAND, Wis. -- It kills more Wisconsinites a year than car crashes. Opioids, a powerful prescribed painkiller, has overwhelmed communities across the country. In 2023, Wisconsin saw just over 1,300 opioid-related deaths. To combat…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Tony Loyd is an avid runner, and Grandma's Marathon is one race he annually takes part in. Last year, injury prevented him from competing. Now that he is healthy and uninjured, Tony is registered and ready for…
DULUTH, Minn. -- On Thursday, June 20, the 689-foot Michipicoten safely arrived back to the Twin Ports after spending nearly two weeks in Thunder Bay, Ontario for temporary repair. The vessel suffered a crack to its hull on June 8,…
ELY, Minn. - Click the video above to see an amazing view above the Kawishiwi Falls in Ely courtesy of Photographer Chris Ellerbroek.
COOK, Minn. – The small, close-knit city of Cook is dealing with a big problem. The swollen Littlefork River has sent feet of water into the low-lying downtown. Homes and businesses are surrounded by water. …
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new ice cream shop is catching the eyes of those in the Lakeside neighborhood. The Scoop on 47th has been open since June 9. Located in the former 8th Street…
HIBBING, Minn. -- After many basements in Hibbing were flooded from the most recent severe storm, the L&M Fleet Supply Store quickly sold out of water pumps. L&M said the pumps were completely sold out…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two male juveniles, a 14-year-old and 16-year-old, were arrested Wednesday, June 19 in the assault and robbery of a 75-year-old man in the DECC parking ramp. UPDATE (6/20): The juveniles are facing pending charges of Aid and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NORTHLAND – Severe storms brought plenty of disasters in northern Minnesota Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports 1.5 to more than 7 inches of rain have fallen within just a few hours. Tornadic wind speeds brought reports of a…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Juneteenth has only been a recognized federal holiday for the last three years, but the day has been celebrated here in Duluth for the last 50 years. With this year’s celebration…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chum is in urgent need of more rhubarb donations ahead of the Super Rhubarb Festival on Saturday, June 29. The annual festival raises funds for Chum to continue serving Duluth with food, shelter and other resources. This…
NORTHLAND -- Video from viewers from around the Northland shows manholes unable to hold all the rain water in Bovey. The streets were comparable to small riverways. A similar story…
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.…
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Grandmas Marathon taking place this weekend, organizers are keeping a close eye on potential weather threats. Race staff have been working with the National Weather Service to monitor rain events…
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…
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…
GRAND MARIAS, Minn. -- The Cook County Sheriff's Office has determined the source of the bomb threat from over the weekend that was directed at a Pride Event in Grand Marais. Officials said the threat came from an e-mail address located…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Power was restored Tuesday to more than 1,000 customers after a dump truck struck a power line on London Road, taking down a power pole with it. The accident happened at…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The final sprint is on to Grandma's Marathon. Here's what runners should know before race day. Essentia Health Athletic Trainer Christina Nistler, who has also ran 10 marathons, joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. -- A neighbor is being credited for their "quick response" in saving three people and a house from fire early Tuesday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, fire broke out at a house on West 6th street…
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…
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.…
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new location means new beginnings for this nonprofit historic preservation group. Nothern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps is an opportunity for young adults to get hands on learning experience. Through this nonprofit,…
