DULUTH, Minn. — A retired 148th Fighter Wing Member will be telling the story of the Cold War and how the Duluth’s Air Force Base was involved. Raymond Klosowski was born in Moose Lake and graduated from Duluth Central High School. He served for 33 years and originally joined as a fighter pilot. He was later promoted to Brigadier General…
DULUTH, Minn. — February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage people to focus on their cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association says only one in five adults get enough exercise to maintain good health. Planet Fitness weighed in on the conversation Tuesday. Bailey Romans from Planet Fitness joined FOX 21 live on the morning newscast to talk more…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was in Superior Monday afternoon taking what could be considered a “victory lap” around the state as he signed into law new election maps. Evers said, “I promised when I ran. But one of the most important ones, if not the most important one was to make sure that we had a process…
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until “total victory” against Hamas after the militants’ Oct. 7 attack on…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two new businesses are coming to the Shops at BlueStone near UMD in Duluth. The first shop coming to Woodland Avenue is Insomnia Cookies. This is spot is known for providing warm cookies at any hour with hopes to open in the spring. Crisp & Green will be located right next to Insomnia. This business offers a…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines. Democrats hailed the signing as a major political victory in the swing state where the Legislature has been firmly under Republican…
HIGHLAND, Wis. — There’s a debate between Minnesota and Kansas over who has the largest ball of twine, but across the bridge in Wisconsin, the heaviest ball of Twine just moved to its new home. Although the long-time creator of the world’s heaviest twine ball, James Frank Kotera, passed away over a year ago. The community that he was a…
A police vehicle with what appears to be bullet pockmarks on its windshield is parked near the scene where two police officers and a first responder were shot and killed Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Burnsville, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Two police officers and a first responder were shot and killed early Sunday and a third officer…
DULUTH, Minn.– Last-minute safety concerns called for a slight change in plans for this year’s Polar Plunge, but it didn’t affect the morale of the participants. “I would call this plan B where we ended up over here behind me but it was probably plan G,” said Jeremy O’Connor, Duluth Polar Plunge Committee Member. “So we just had a lot…
DULUTH, Minn.– The St. Louis County Depot partnered with the Grandma’s Marathon Young Athletes Foundation to bring the second annual “Let’s Move” to kids in the area. Let’s Move is a day dedicated to getting kids moving, and the event was completely free. All kids K-5th grade were welcome. The event had various activities from baseball, soccer, biking and plenty…
DULUTH, Minn. — Legacy Glassworks in downtown Duluth has rebranded to Legacy Cannabis and moved to Lincoln Park, and will now be hosting its grand opening Saturday. Legacy Cannabis has a full array of THC products, from edibles, to mints and chocolate bars. At Saturday’s opening, the shop will be launching a line of THC hard candy. The Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn. — 17 years ago the first Ikidarod Race was held at the North Shore Community School, which is an Environmental charter school. Second Grade teacher, Anne Lampiere came up with the idea for the race, which in most years is run on the trails. But, just like so many other events, a few changes were needed this year….
DULUTH, Minn. — 218 Days has returned this weekend and it’s all about highlighting what makes our area code a great place to live, work, and visit. Many local businesses are offering fun discounts and offerings hoping to draw the community in. Over at Bent Paddle Brewing Company there is live music all weekend, the Gumbo Guys making food, and…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s that time of the year, the Polar Plunge is back in Duluth for its 22nd year. The Duluth Police Department partners with Special Olympics Minnesota to host the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympic athletes. Over 650 people are signed up to take a chilly dip into the Superior Bay on Saturday. Each plunger raises a minimum…
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth. Judge Arthur Engoron issued his decision after a 2½-month trial that saw the Republican presidential front-runner bristling under oath…
DULUTH, Minn. — In honor of Black History Month, the Family Freedom Center will hold a Black History Month Brunch at the Washington Center on Saturday, Feb. 16. Family Freedom Center Director of Teen Engagement Pez Davila joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Friday to talk about the event and its purpose. The brunch will take place from 11 am…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence. A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s…
(AP) — Alexei Navalny, Russia’s top opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison on Friday, a statement from the Federal Penitentiary Service said. Navalny, who was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, felt unwell after a walk and collapsed, it said. The politician’s team had no immediate confirmation of his death. Navalny was moved in December…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at UMD had the opportunity to meet with over 90 employers on campus Thursday at the STEM-Fest Career Fair. Representatives from local, region, and national companies were on hand for students to connect with and learn which skills are needed as a potential job candidate. UMD hosts these career fairs for all departments to help students…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth-raised comedian Maria Bamford is headlining the Duluth Comedy Festival at the NorShor Theatre this weekend. She’s also holding a book signing at Zenith Bookstore. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked with Bamford about her upcoming visit. And, well, she was her usual authentic self, of course. “I am a mess Dan hanger. I will, I will guarantee…
DULUTH, Minn — This weekend at the Duluth Sport Show you can meet a viral dog who has been taking the Internet by storm — on only two legs! Dexter the Brittany Spaniel has over a million followers on TikTok. What makes Dexter such a good boy? The pup from Ouray, Colorado gained fans around the world with his unique…
FAYAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A death investigation is underway in Fayal Township near Eveleth after human remains were found in debris from a fire. The call came in around 2 p.m. Wednesday for a camper fire in the 4200 block of Clyde Road. When officers arrived, the camper was burned to the ground. The human remains were among the ashes….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth International Airport is set to receive a $10 million dollar federal grant to relocate the air traffic control tower. The current tower is one of the oldest in the country. It was commissioned in 1963 and while it has had updates since then, the tower does not meet current FAA guidelines. Duluth Airport Executive Director…
DULUTH, Minn. — Have you ever gone into an older school building, just about anywhere, and had that feeling of “I’ve been here before and I’ve got to get going, or I’ll be late for class? You may get that feeling of Déjà vu when you enter the Zenith DCHS building and that’s because it was the old Central High School….
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota system is continuing its process of searching for a new President. Laura Bloomberg is second of the three finalists visiting Duluth. UMD students, faculty, and staff were able to attend an on-campus forum, followed by a reception to learn more about her. Bloomberg is no stranger to Minnesota as she was born in…
NEW YORK (AP) — Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called its study published Thursday the largest to look at how Americans took the drugs that killed them. CDC officials decided to study the topic after seeing reports…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday. Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the 22 people injured in the shooting ranged between the ages of 8 and 47 years old, half of whom were under…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you are not alone. Seasonal illnesses are common this time of year, but the mild winter is also leading to an early start to the allergy season. This has some people in the northland unsure if their symptoms are that of a cold, the flu or allergy. St. Luke’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Chocolate Lab experts hosted their annual Valentine’s Day sale this week. Students in the Department of Chemical Engineering take a course on chocolate making. Part of the course is to travel to Trinidad to harvest cocoa and then bring back beans to eventually make it into chocolate. A lot of the principles in chocolate making relate…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — Emotions were high Tuesday night at a special Solon Springs School District board meeting over safety and security procedures within the district. The meeting was called after a “threat complaint” by a student on Monday, February 5th. According to the district and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation, they determined the threat was a misunderstanding. They say…
The unusually mild and snowless winter has created challenges and problems for those who are counting on a real winter, but it has not necessarily meant a break for those who live on the street. The warming centers operated by CHUM provide relief and safety for those who need it, but this winter they have still been seeing sixty to…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature is now in the third day of its new session, and Senator Grant Hauschild, (DFL) from Hermantown, has identified the issues his constituents believe are the most urgent. Following meetings with residents throughout the summer and fall, Hauschild says the need for EMS services, childcare availability, and housing in rural Minnesota stood out…
DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday was a day to honor indigenous women and relatives who have been murdered or are missing. It is part of the 9th Annual Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. The event starts with an opening ceremony at the Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth, transitions to a march downtown, and ends with…
DULUTH, MN – Newly elected Duluth City Councilor no longer wants the job. Three months in, Janet Kennedy has decided she will run for County Commissioner. Kennedy made the announcement standing on the St. Louis County Courthouse steps. Kennedy, in explaining her reason for changing her mind and wanting to switch jobs, said with her two major initiatives focused on…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — At least one person was killed Wednesday in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, police say. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference that one person is dead and up to 15 were injured. It’s not clear how many were injured by gunshots “I’m angry at what…
DULUTH, Minn. — With the general elections only nine months away, political activity is ramping up. That includes getting out the vote, but before that, getting out to precinct caucuses. The chair of the Minnesota DFL party was making the rounds in the northland Tuesday. Ken Martin was encouraging people to mark their calendars for caucuses on February 27th, and…
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu virus is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Friday showed a continued national drop in flu hospitalizations, but other indicators were up — including the number of states with high or very high…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you are still unsure of what to get that special someone for Valentine’s Day, candy and chocolate continue to be among the most popular gifts on the day of love. There are several places to shop locally for sweets, one of which is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park. Inside you will find plenty of…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – Emotions hit a breaking point Tuesday night at a special Solon Springs School District board meeting involving safety and security procedures within the district. Officials at the district said the meeting was about providing facts and dispelling rumors around what parents said was a gun threat by a student that wasn’t handled properly. The meeting started…
DULUTH, Minn. — Island Lake Inn is busy preparing for their annual Valentine’s Dinner that’s happening Wednesday night. The dinner is Surf and Turf style and includes an 8-ounce lobster, 12-ounce ribeye steak, garlic mashed potatoes, a salad, popover, and special dessert. That’s all for $65. The marketing director says the restaurant has a comfy cozy atmosphere perfect for couples…
GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn. — Gary New Duluth’s Development Alliance, which is the non-profit in charge of the GND Recreation Center received a matching grant challenge from a major contributor. The donor will match contributions dollar for dollar up to $25,000 and that money will not be tied to any project in particular. The president of the Alliance, Mark Boben,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States abroad. The vote came after a small group of Republicans opposed to the $60 billion for Ukraine held the Senate floor through…
DULUTH, Minn. — School was out at Lake Superior College today, but it wasn’t just a day for students to relax! Each semester, LSC’s Student Success Day is an opportunity for students to build community through networking and skill building. LSC President Patricia Rogers said the college is all about getting students ready for the next phase of their life,…
DULUTH, Minn. –The Duluth Police Department has a put out a photograph of a suspect in a weekend armed robbery. The person appears to be a man, and in one of the pictures it looks like the person is holding a large handgun. The armed robbery happened on Super Bowl Sunday, about 7 p.m. It happened at the Cenex Short…
DULUTH, Minn. — 5th grade students got the chance to try out something most of them have never done before, cross country ski! With not much snow it can be hard to find the perfect outdoor activity. But at Spirit Mountain there is snow and around 50 Myers-Wilkins Elementary School students were there Monday. Teaching the young students were UMD…
NORTHLAND — 218 Days returns for year two to northland communities this weekend, featuring live music along with art and local food. It runs Feb. 16-18. Director of Sales at Odyssey Resorts Sara Zeleznikar and Hakkon Nelson with Vikre Distillery joined FOX21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to talk about the event and its purpose. A collection of events and…
CABLE, Wis. – Officials with the 50th Annual American Birkebeiner announced Monday evening that the races will go on next week in one form or another. The Birkie won’t be taking its traditional path from Cable to Hayward and will instead take place on a 10 kilometer loop in Cable. Races that go beyond 10 kilometers will do loops. Organizers…
DULUTH, Minn. – When a Duluth 148th Fighter jet flew overhead Monday morning, it was offering a greeting of sorts to a young man below. Under the roar of the engines was the message, “We love you, Ray. Go get ’em!” The Duluth International Airport was the scene of a large, extended family gathering. They were there to send off…
DULUTH, Minn. — One Roof Community Housing is in the process of constructing two new affordable housing buildings for people who have experienced homelessness. The building, deemed Plover Place, will hold 12 individuals for each apartment. The affordable housing project has been in development since 2020. One Roof says the priority was to construct cost-effective and efficient buildings. Plover Place…
DULUTH, Minn. — The 25th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour raised a record-breaking $2 million, supporting people battling ALS. The snowmobiling portion was canceled because of the lack of snow this winter, and the three-day event became “The Games of the 25th.” Held at Skyline Social and Games and Curl Mesabi, people competed in indoor games, from duckpin bowling to…
