DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public School District is facing a 4-million-dollar budget cut. Superintendent John Magas told FOX 21, it’s happening due to unfunded mandates the rising cost of health insurance, and special education “cross subsidy”. Magas said, 85-percent of the budget goes toward salaries and benefits. And that when it comes to deciding what to cut, he said, the…
DULUTH, Minn.– A large group of outdoor enthusiasts are meeting to discuss research and projects with conservation. The Minnesota chapters of American foresters, fisheries, and wildlife societies are joining forces for their largest meeting of the year. This year’s event has a focus on research, and efforts with conservation. One of the attendees said, advocating for the future is powerful….
MAPLE, Wis. — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly made a stop at Northwestern High School on Wednesday. Underly met with faculty and students in honor of Career and Technical Education Month. The visit started with a presentation from manufacturing and construction students. During a tour of the shop classes, students showcased their projects and discussed their future career aspirations….
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth street maintenance crews will be removing snow from right-of-ways in the downtown business district on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026. Snow removal operations will generally occur from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM. Some people call the clearing process “the snow train.” No parking signs will be posted in the area ahead of…
Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year. Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she’s convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Online court records didn’t list an attorney for her…
FILE – Pipeline used to carry crude oil sits at the Superior, Wis., terminal of Enbridge Energy, June 29, 2018. DULUTH, Minn. & MADISON, Wis. — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an aging oil pipeline around a tribal reservation in northern Wisconsin after seven years of legal wrangling, moving ahead despite two new lawsuits that still…
Vice President JD Vance arrives before President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota…
Ace Hardware on East Superior Street in Duluth DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police arrested a man Wednesday who they said robbed the Ace Hardware on East Superior Street. The call for help came in around 11 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a man who shoplifted at the Ace Hardware on 1301 E. Superior Street and brandished a knife at…
Vice President JD Vance (AP) – Vance will deliver remarks “celebrating the Trump administration’s accomplishments” following Trump’s nationally televised address Tuesday night. The vice president’s office said he’ll do so at a to-be-named machining facility in Plover, Wisconsin. Plover is near Stevens Point. High-level administration officials typically fan out across the country after the speech to promote the president’s message and…
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire first on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the boat was roughly 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of Cayo…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on ICE raid in Minneapolis DULUTH, Minn. – The federal lawsuit from the Duluth School District, along with the Fridley School District and a teacher’s union, is slated to have a hearing on April 8, 2026. That will be the first hearing in this case. It is scheduled for 9:30 AM before Judge Laura M….
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth School District has provided its bus and vehicle drivers with a list of protocols should they have interactions with ICE or other federal law enforcement. The protocol obtained by FOX21 shows step-by-step instructions for drivers during both morning routes and evening routes, as well as what to do if the bus gets pulled over, boxed…
FILE – Documents that were included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files are photographed Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University amid a campus review of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday. Summers, who has been on leave since November and…
FILE – Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches his team prepare before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. SAN FRANCISCO – Matt Barrows, who covers the San Francisco 49ers for The Athletic, says Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is returning to the 49ers. Barrows posted on X, “49ers are welcoming…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address that night. Trump also announced that the women’s hockey team, which also defeated Canada to win gold, will “soon” visit the White House. The women’s team had declined…
State of the Union Address (CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven’t benefited from Trump’s policies. He took the high road to honor the gold…
SUPERIOR, WIS. — A fast-moving fire at the Superior and Sage Hotel on Hammond Avenue caused around $1 million in damage. “I threw my boots on, or threw some clothes on, and ran downstairs, got out as soon as possible, and whole building in the middle over there just on fire,” said Cole Boid, guest at the Superior and Sage…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Middle School is excited to bring back their “Passport to the World” event, but they are also looking for volunteers to make it possible. The free event is aimed at teaching students, and even community members about a variety of cultures. This is done through food demonstrations, clothing, and even music. It’s been a hit in the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Inspired middle school writers had the opportunity to meet and network with numerous local authors. For the second year, by popular demand, Superior Middle School has honored this tradition. 100 kids got the chance to hear from the keynote speaker, a fantasy novel author, as well as a playwright, journalist, and even a high school author. The goal…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Ahead of President Trump’s state of the union address tonight, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, and former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes is touring the state addressing Trump and Tom tiffany’s “Washington Way” agenda. Barnes is focusing on President Trump’s tariffs that he said is raising prices on healthcare, childcare, housing and groceries. The conference was joined by Superior…
KEY PENINSULA, Wash. (AP) — A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday, authorities said. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said deputies initially responded to reports made at around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday that a 32-year-old man was violating a no-contact order. They obtained a copy of…
Duluth’s Lift Bridge DULUTH, Minn. – The 43rd Annual First Ship Contest is open for guesses. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority and Visit Duluth are partnering for the First Ship Contest. The person who correctly guesses when the season’s first “saltie” sails into the seaport could win a Duluth prize package. A “saltie” means an oceangoing vessel to complete a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth-based Olympic medal-winning curling duo has returned. On Monday, a crowd of cheering fans met Olympians Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse as they got off their flight at the Duluth International Airport Family and friends brought noise makers and created signs of celebration. “We’re just so happy to be home now and be able to sleep…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday. “What he’s done in his career, we owe that to him just to allow him some clarity going into free agency,” Cunningham said at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Cousins played…
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Duluth’s premier brewers celebrated its final pours on Monday before permanently closing Hoops Brewing in Canal Park opened in 2017 and was known for its German-inspired beers and deep community roots. Owner Dave Hoops announced the closure in a video posted to Facebook earlier this month. SEE PREVIOUS: Hoops Brewing set to close after nearly…
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has a lot to talk about tonight. He’s returning to Congress to deliver a State of the Union address at a consequential moment in his…
Robert Carradine (CNN) Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades. His brother told Deadline that Carradine died by suicide. “We want people to know it, and there is…
Duluth City Council Meeting Gallery (2/23/26) DULUTH, Minn. — Monday’s Duluth City Council meeting continued discussions around civility in the chambers and respecting each other’s views. This was the first council meeting since some in the audience chose to jeer and speak over councilors two weeks ago. Some councilors took that meeting as a boiling point on issues of…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — An overnight fire at a hotel in Superior has left $1 million in damages. According to officials, fire crews responded at 11:04 p.m. Monday night to reports of a fire at the Superior and Sage Hotel. The Superior and Sage Hotel The Hotel, which has been under renovation over the past few months since rebranding from The…
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Final autopsy results are revealing what contributed to a double-fatal, wrong-way crash in Douglas County that killed well-known Northland entertainer Todd Eckart. Authorities conclude alcohol was in the system of the wrong-way driver. The crash happened during the afternoon hours of Oct. 22, 2025, near Highway 53 and Kent Road in Hawthorne. Eckart, 61, of Duluth,…
Adrien Marie Gunderson VIRGINIA, Minn. – A Forbes, Minnesota woman has plead guilty to shooting at the Hells Angels Clubhouse in Eveleth. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says Adrien Marie Gunderson, 40, pleaded guilty to Felony Drive by Shooting Toward Occupied Building. The plea agreement means she will likely be sentenced to at least 50-months in prison. Gunderson admitted…
Robert Allan Hannu DULUTH, Minn. – Robert Allan Hannu, 60, of Hoyt Lakes has pled guilty in two criminal cases against him. Hannu pled guilty to four counts of sexual contact with a minor between 13 and 15-years-old. Hannu met the teen on social media. The victim says they told Hannu about their depression and anxiety. Hannu allegedly told the victim…
DULUTH, Minn. — Head of the Lakes United Way is a week away from hosting its 5th annual online experience auction. The auction offers over 80 items, including hotel stays, sports memorabilia and family activities. The auction is a large fundraiser for United Way, and raises money to support programs and various events. Many local businesses support the annual event…
DULUTH, Minn. — Twin Ports soccer teams, Superior City FC and Duluth FC will now be operated under the same management company. Northland Sports Management will run operations for both clubs. The recently announced management agreement means both clubs will share the same professional leadership but will be independent from each other. The agreement is not a merger, and…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.– The community has pitched in over $17,000 worth of prizes for the Lake Superior YMCA’s “Chuck a Puck” event. And pretty soon, the fundraiser will cater back to the community. On Monday, March 2nd, puck purchasers can try their luck at this event, to earn some prizes. From restaurant gift cards, tickets to events and plenty of…
DULUTH, Minn.– Chili lovers of the Northland should prepare for an event they’re sure to love. On Thursday, at Our Savior’s Lutheran church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. community members will get to sample and judge 14 different types of chilies. This is a tradition CHUM has been doing for 14 years now. The goal is to raise $1,000,…
Ice Fishing State Boundary Map DULUTH, Minn. — Recent warm weather has deteriorated many public water accesses in the central and southern parts of Minnesota and prompted thin-ice warnings for some bodies of water. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind anglers to start planning for bringing them off the ice in advance of approaching removal deadlines. “It’s…
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Pete Stauber has invited Conservative YouTube creator Nick Shirley as one of his guests at President Trump’s State of the Union address tomorrow. In a viral video last year, Shirley made claims that Somali-run day cares were committing fraud by inflating enrollment numbers to get more money from the state. However, some of his claims have…
DULUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people dug out their swimsuits for the annual Duluth Polar Plunge. The sun was out for the event Sunday, but the water remained freezing at the end of Park Point for the big plunge into the bay. Everybody who took the frigid dip raised money for Special Olympics Minnesota. Some people have done it year…
UPDATE: The man involved in a scuffle with Duluth police over the weekend will not be charged with assaulting a police officer. Upon further investigation, the 22-year-old suspect did not intentionally stab the officer, as first reported by the Duluth Police Department Sunday. The suspect had a knife on him, which accidentally stabbed the officer while the suspect was resisting…
Peter Mandelson (CNN) LONDON (AP) — British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. London’s Metropolitan Police force said “officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office” at an address in north London. He has been taken…
John Magas DULUTH, Minn. – In a letter to parents, Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas said budget changes will be coming. He wrote in the February 22, 2026, letter “some necessary budget reductions and realignment” will be happening. Magas wrote that he will be discussing these issues in greater detail later in the week. Magas wrote, “When it comes down…
FILE – Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner’s attorney, Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene, entered…
Jessie Diggins, of the United States, competes in the cross country skiing women’s 50km mass start classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. TESERO, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins crossed the line Sunday as she has done so often over 15 years on the world stage — with the tank entirely empty. Collapsed on the snow…
United States’ Lindsey Vonn concentrates ahead of an alpine ski, women’s downhill official training, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. VAIL, Colo. (AP) — American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram…
EAGAN, Minn. – Former Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker passed away on February 22, 2026. In 2006, Whitaker joined the Vikings. He appeared in 27 games for the Vikings in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. He recorded 31 tackles, a pass defended and a fumble recovery over those seasons. RELATED: Vikings Wide Receive Rondale Moore passes away His family issued…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. Oseguera Cervantes died after his capture. Also killed were a prison guard, an agent from the state prosecutor’s office and a woman…
DULUTH, Minn. — Smooth jazz and the aroma of soul food brought life to the University of Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. The college’s Black Student Association hosted the annual Soul Food Night, transforming the evening into a celebration of African American Culture. This year’s event was Harlem-themed. People enjoyed an open speech, poetry, a jazz band, and dancing. Soul…
HERMANTWON, Minn. — People across the Northland gathered at the AAD Shrine Event Center for the 3rd annual Frozen Force artist showcase. It originally started as a small gathering in the front yard of Stephen Kaarbo. He’s the president of the Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance. This year, the showcase featured more than 20 local and national artists offering original…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Northern Lights Girls Basketball Team held its grocery bagging fundraiser at Super One. Since 1996, the organization’s main focus has been ensuring that every player can compete and improve regardless of financial circumstances. To make this possible, the program hosts fundraisers to help cover fees for families who need assistance, keeping basketball accessible to all. “We’ve…
