Funnel cloud passes over Hwy 53 in northern MN
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Video from Brandon Shofer (via FOX 21 in Duluth) shows a funnel cloud passing over Highway 53 just south of Cotton, Minn.

Duluth parents and providers search for childcare
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Three Duluth-area childcare centers announced they are closing, prompting parents and lawmakers to search for solutions. Some proposals include raising pay and offering new incentives for providers. Other believe childcare funding should be increased as a whole.

Duluth family's cat found in sewer after being missing for 2 months

A Duluth family is overjoyed after reuniting with their cat, Drifter, after he was found in a closed-off sewer nearly two months after the cat went missing. 

Missing Duluth cat found in sewer after 2 months
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A family's beloved cat was found in a blocked off sewer in Duluth after he was missing for nearly two months. The cat, named Drifter, was found safe, albeit a bit skinny, by his family on Thursday.

Driver crashes into Duluth elementary school gym, 2 occupants hospitalized

The Duluth Police Department said two people were brought to the hospital after an SUV crashed into an elementary school gymnasium Friday morning. No students or staff were injured in the crash.

U of M Duluth chemical explosion prompts evacuation, 1 person injured

A chemical explosion on the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) campus led to authorities ventilating a lab after one person was injured.

Minnesota wedding photographer charged
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A Minnesota wedding photographer has been charged after being accused of secretly recording clients. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

Bentleyville set to redo famous 128-foot light tree

Bentleyville Tour of Lights is going to redo the 128-foot LED tree to celebrate its 15th anniversary, and is looking for volunteers to help build it. 

Duluth tourism boat Vista Star strikes breakwater; 1 hospitalized, others injured

One passenger aboard the Vista Star, a tourism boat that embarks on sightseeing cruises along the Duluth waterfront, was taken to the hospital Saturday night after the vessel struck a breakwater. Several other people on board were assessed for minor injuries.

Duluth tourism boat crash leaves 1 hospitalized
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One person was taken to the hospital and others were assessed for minor injuries after the Duluth tourism boat, Vista Star, struck a breakwater Saturday night.

Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked

Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater.

MN weather: Storms cause flooding, damage along MN's North Shore

Storms battered northern Minnesota and areas along Minnesota's North Shore on Tuesday, leaving plenty of damage in their wake. 

Raging Gooseberry Falls after recent storms
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This video from Jayson Hansen shows raging Gooseberry Falls after recent storms on the North Shore of Lake Superior as of June 19, 2024. (This video is looped)

Storms cause flooding in Duluth
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Tuesday storms that caused damage across Northeastern Minnesota caused flooding in Duluth. This video was taken by John Keefover, who described the flow of water as "Class 5 rapids" outside of his apartment. In a Facebook post, Keefover said, "This same culvert that diverts water underground by Whole Foods backed up like this in September as well as back in 2012 during the major flooding." (This video is looped.)

Storms batter Minnesota's North Shore, cause flooding
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Storms Tuesday night caused damage in Duluth, Hibbing, Ely and along Minnesota's North Shore. Here's the latest.

St. Louis River levels rising near Duluth, MN
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The St. Louis River and other rivers in Northeastern Minnesota are high and are continuing to rise after severe storms Tuesday night that caused flash flooding on Minnesota's North Shore. Here's a look at the St. Louis River at Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth, Minnesota.

Taconite freighter takes on water in Lake Superior after underwater collision

A freighter carrying taconite was taking on water in Lake Superior near Grand Portage, Minn., after colliding with something underwater Saturday morning. 

17-year-old girl dies from injuries weeks after crash near Duluth

A 17-year-old girl died weeks after being critically injured in an off-road vehicle crash just north of Duluth earlier this month.