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DULUTH, Minn.– In Duluth there’s a mining factory producing a one-of-a-kind steel product, that’s in high demand across the country. The Gerdau Ball Grinding Factory is a global staple for the mining industry, where rods of steel are heated to 2-thousand degrees, and forged into balls. “We get our raw material, which you can see out in our yard. This…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 Chief Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg is predicting snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain to fall across our region Tuesday (Jan 17) evening into Wednesday (Jan 18) morning. These storms very likely will cause at least scattered power outages. Stay safe – Ways to be prepared for an outage: • Keep a “Lights Out” kit in an…
Screen grab of dashcam video from Feb 10, 2026 deputy involved shooting – After the PIT maneuver as deputies approach vehicle DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has released video from the body-worn cameras and squad video (dash cam) from the deadly deputy-involved shooting on February 10, 2026. The video shows the chase, crash, and exchange of…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet High School received some national recognition from Special Olympics North America. Cloquet High is now recognized as a Unified Champion School, one of only five in Minnesota. The unified school program brings students with and without disabilities together for classes, sports, and events. In celebration of the honor the school hosted a variety of events, including a…
HAYWARD, Wisc. — American Birkebeiner organizers have announced a few adjustments due to the weather. They have postponed Wednesday’s (2/18) Open Track to Thursday (2/19). Events that are scheduled to take place Thursday on Hayward’s Main Street, will now be held at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, Wisconsin. Event Director Kristy Maki says the Birkie trail is in great…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the unidentified man parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, got out and ran “several hundred yards” toward the building before…
Tyler Edmundson TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Tyler Edmundson, 22, of Virginia, Minnesota is accused of having sexual contact with a young teen that he met on Snapchat. Charging documents accuse Edmundson of driving to meet the girl and her friend in Lake County. In October 2025 Edmundson allegedly drove the three to Duluth and back. The friend was then dropped-off…
Minnesota State Capitol (Senate Media Services, Photo by A.J. Olmscheid) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats hope to rein in the power of federal immigration officers in Minnesota as the state’s legislative session gets underway Tuesday, while Republicans will focus on combatting fraud in taxpayer-funded programs that President Donald Trump cited to justify the recent immigration enforcement surge. While White House border czar Tom Homan said…
Jesse Jackson (CNN) CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer in Chicago, Jackson was called to meet with King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, shortly…
The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a missing man Monday afternoon. Authorities believe the body is that of Mark A. Rood. His body was found about 60 feet from a trail near Highway 11 and Tilson Bay. Authorities said the recent warm temperatures and rain help in the search efforts. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo is hosting multiple luminary night walks. The walks began over the weekend with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries lining the zoo’s walking paths, creating a magical winter experience for visitors. While warmer temps have caused many of those ice luminaries to melt, staff have replaced many of them with traditional paper bag luminaries to…
ASHLAND, Wis.– Wisconsin’s oldest operating library in Ashland is reaching the tail end of its recent renovation. The 138-year-old Vaughn Public Library hasn’t been renovated in 40 years. The 8-million-dollar project was made possible by a referendum that was passed several years ago, as well as several grants. The Library Director said, the 138-year-old building has a lot of catching…
CLOQUET, Minn.– Throughout the day on Presidents Day, around 100 people protested in Moose Lake and Cloquet. We the People Cloquet Area Indivisible held the protest to oppose the current administration. It mainly centered around themes of No Kings, ICE enforcement, and what they described as “injustice against democracy.” “Our democracy is being broken by a President of the United States…
Robert Duvall (CNN) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his…
DULUTH, Minn. — Police are investigating a shooting near the Duluth Transit Center Sunday night. According to officials, they responded to a report of a shooting in the area of South 3rd Avenue West and West Michigan Street. Once on scene, officers found a single shell casing and a man without any injuries who was uncooperative. Police say the victim…
A photo of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, is displayed at the shooting scene Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. ST. PAUL, Min. – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans released a statement February 16, 2026: The FBI formally notified the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on…
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here’s a rundown of what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026: Government offices Federal and state government offices are closed. Courts and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified a Duluth man and two deputies involved in a fatal use-of-force incident Feb. 10. The man is identified as Donald Felver III, 30, of Duluth. The BCA said Felver shot at deputies during a pursuit before deputies returned fire, killing Felver. The BCA’s crime scene investigators said they…
DULUTH, Minn. — Over the weekend, people gathered for the 11th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. The event began with an opening ceremony at the American Indian Community Housing Organization. Family members shared the names and stories of their loved ones. The program featured Indigenous drummers and singers, along with a Red Solidarity Shawl…
Courtesy: shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago. Shipwreck World, a group that works to locate shipwrecks around the globe, announced Friday that a team led by Illinois shipwreck…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many shoppers are scrambling for last-minute gifts, and one local shop is keeping up with the rush. Artistic Florals by Leslie in Superior is ready for the special day, offering everything from fresh flower arrangements and house plants to candy and stuffed animals. Shoppers can order roses wrapped or boxed,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you’re looking for a different type of activity this Valentine’s weekend, Escape the Bong is back for its eighth year. Mobile Escape Rooms have transformed the Bong Historical Center in Superior into four different escape rooms. From trying to get your stolen high school mascot back to trying to find your way out of a prohibition-era…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over the course of a month, 2nd and 3rd graders at North Shore Community school have been training their brains for all things sled dog. The students spent Friday outdoors to have one final test, on their very own “Ikidarod” “As you can as you did see, we did a sled dog race, and the kids were like,…
DULUTH, Minn.– Veterans felt all the love ahead of Valentine’s Day, because of an opportunity to connect with fellow former service members. The lovely gathering is part of an initiative to reduce social isolation among veterans. American Red Cross, and Minnesota Power partnered up to show their appreciation through gifts as well as conversation. The event was filled with laughs,…
HAYWARD, Wis. — A bomb threat that temporarily sent Hayward High School into a soft lockdown Friday was determined to be fake. According to school officials, a report came in that a student had a bomb in the school. Police were called, and the student was found, and it was determined that there was no threat. During this time, students…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Department of Health and Human Services report says a nursing assistant sexually abused a patient at Benedictine Health Center. It happened on October 22, 2025. The report says the nursing assistant exposed his genitals to the patient. The report said that upon learning of the incident, the Director of Nursing interviewed the nursing assistant. The nursing…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, following a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four others also pleaded not guilty in the case. Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse accompanied by his attorney, Joe Thompson. Roughly…
Courtesy: Associated Press (file) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday that his agency had opened a joint probe with the Justice Department after video evidence revealed “sworn testimony…
Don Lemon (CNN) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday, accused in a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Also scheduled for arraignment Friday is civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong. The prominent local activist was the subject…
United States’ Rich Ruohonen watches the men’s curling round robin session against Canada, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The stakes were low — and the time ripe — for a 54-year old personal injury lawyer and six-time winner of “Minnesota Attorney of the Year”…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council held a meeting regarding the future of the city’s skywalk system. After six months of analysis, consultants from MIG and Civilis identified accessibility challenges, declining foot traffic, high vacancy rates, and ongoing security concerns throughout the skywalk system. They emphasized that the skywalk is nearing or has surpassed its useful life. The consultants…
DULUTH, Minn. — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is getting ready for Valentine’s Day. The local shop says its most popular treats during the holiday are chocolate-covered strawberries and handcrafted truffles. There are options for people who aren’t big fans of chocolate, including salted caramel and assorted candy bags. The shop will also offer dipped dog bones for those celebrating Valentine’s…
ASHLAND, Wis.– Governor Evers visited Ashland Thursday to address what he is calling a cost-of-living problem across the state. The governor met with numerous community members to talk about how it is becoming a growing issue. Attendees expressed the need for increasing k-12 school funding, and prioritizing safe, clean, drinking water. This follows a legislative agenda letter, urging legislators to…
UPDATE: According to officials, cell service has been restored after a fiber-optic issue on Thursday. DULTUH, Minn. – St. Louis County has been made aware of a fiber optic issue causing sporadic impacts to cellular coverage in areas of the County. The Sheriff’s Office says identified areas include parts of Duluth, Hermantown, Hwy 53 corridor to Virginia and west to Hibbing….
DULUTH, Minn. — College students of all disciplines had the chance to see local employers today as UMD hosted its All-Majors Career fair. The fair is designed to get students interacting with potential employers. 47 local and regional employers attended the event, talking about their opportunities. It also serves as a way to find internships or entry jobs and just…
(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations. The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinds a 2009 government declaration known as the…
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych starts a men’s skeleton training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. MILAN (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back. That created an emotional and historic moment of Winter Games lore….
Screen shot of Turning Point USA bottle throwing incident on UMD Campus 1/29/2026 DULUTH, Minn. — Two people have been ticketed for an incident that happened at a Turning Point USA table in the University of Minnesota – Duluth Kirby Student Union. On January 29, 2026, UMD police reports say student Lars Morris called one of the people sitting at…
White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. “As a result of our…
DULUTH, Minn. – New details were released Wednesday involving two fatal shooting investigations in Duluth that unfolded Tuesday, just hours apart from each other. Investigators first believed the two shootings were not related. But after further investigating, St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay and Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa do believe they are connected, with the victim and suspect dead….
DULUTH, Minn. — Fuse Duluth partnered with the UMD Career Center to host the second annual “Ready for the Real World Series.” The free event was open to all college students across the Twin Ports, not just UMD students. Local employers, including AMSOIL, Cirrus Aircraft, and Maurices, hosted roundtable discussions focused on interview skills, personal branding, and negotiation strategies. Students…
DULUTH, Minn. — Families, love birds, and community members of all ages celebrating Valentine’s Day with a night of skating at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. As skaters made laps around the rink, songs about love played throughout the arena, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, skaters were treated to a special gift, a night of free skating. “I…
FILE – U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks through a Target store Jan. 11, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. NEW YORK (AP) — Activists planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States on Wednesday to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota. ICE…
DULUTH, Minn.– A two-day conference is underway, and it’s reflecting on how tourism has impacted the state. Over 500 tourism professionals are at the DECC to discuss how each county can shine. The focus is on marketing, AI and evolving the tourism industry. One representative said, getting together to network does wonders for smaller communities. “It’s exciting to welcome people…
DULUTH, Minn.–A devastating pipe burst at a local childcare center has sparked a bigger conversation surrounding childcare operations in the region. Providers, senators and commissioners met today to discuss potential emergency plans, to prevent closures. The conference comes after the pipe burst at lakeside early learning, which happened late January and resulted in a 6-day closure. Lakeside Early Learning staff…
DULUTH, Minn. — Nearly two weeks after an explosion at the Green Acres Townhomes killed two residents and affected others, 7 West TapHouse is serving up pints to help. The 7 West TapHouse on Maple Grove Rd is hosting a fundraiser to support residents impacted by the large blast. Proceeds of pint sales from Blacklist Brewing, Castle Danger Brewing and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lyric Opera of the North, or LOON, was chosen as Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert’s 2026 Artist in Residence. It was the first installment of the year-long residency, which includes an installation in the mayor’s reception room and monthly lunchtime concerts in the rotunda. The first singers of the year were LOON’S General Artistic Directors, Cal Metts and…
James Van Der Beek, (CNN) NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48. A statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page Wednesday said…
Target Drone During High Energy Laser Engagement (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin/DVIDS) WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share…
