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More People Eligible to Donate Blood

DULUTH, MINN. –More people are now eligible to donate blood thanks to recent decisions by the FDA and the Red Cross. In May the FDA issued a new policy that allows blood banks to change the risk-based questionnaire they use to maintain safeguards in the blood supply. The screening questions that had been in use included travel restrictions and restrictions…

Pine County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death Of 3-Year-Old

HINCKLEY, Minn. — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old in Hinckley. Authorities say just after 9 p.m. Tuesday deputies responded to a medical incident on the 500 block of 1st Street Southwest. When they arrived, they learned a young child died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. The Sheriff’s…

Reinert Takes Duluth Mayoral Primary Win Over Incumbent Larson

100 percent of precincts reporting DULUTH, Minn. — For the first time in Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s run for the city’s top job, she is facing her biggest challenger — Roger Reinert.   That was made clear Tuesday when results came in for the Primary Election. Reinert secured 63% of the vote Tuesday night with 8,223 votes.  Larson secured just under…

August 8 Primary Election Results

DULUTH, Minn. — The results below are from the Minnesota Secretary of States Office, with 100 percent of the precincts reporting. Mayor of Duluth (2 advance): Roger Reinert – 8,223 | 63% Emily Larson – 4,560 | 34.94% Jesse Peterson – .5% Robert Schieve – .5% Julie Mead – 1% Duluth City Council At Large (4 advance): Arik Forsman –…

$1.58 Billion Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Florida

LOS ANGELES (KTTV) – We apparently may have found the Mega Million lottery jackpot winner. According to the Mega Millions website someone from Florida purchased a ticket with all six matching numbers – good for the top prize of up to $1.58 billion. The top prize bumped up to nearly $1.6 billion after no one got the six matching numbers for last week’s drawing….

UMD Reveals New Champ the Bulldog Statue

DULUTH, Minn. — UMD is showing off its Bulldog pride with a new statue of its beloved mascot Champ. Tuesday the bronze statue was installed on the campus ahead of the upcoming fall semester. The statue displays school colors of maroon and gold and dawns a UMD shirt. The sculpture stands near a main walkway that new students pass on…

Registering to Vote in Minnesota

DULUTH, MINN. — I’m Pat Brink and I voted in Bismarck, North Dakota in 2022 and moved to Duluth the day after the mid-term elections were held. So I am not registered to vote here in Minnesota. But I found just how easy it is to become registered. First things first, you need to find which of the 34 precincts…

Hibbing Man Pleads Guilty In 2022 Murder Of His Girlfriend

HIBBING, Minn. — A Hibbing man has pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend in June 2022. The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office says 47-year-old Eric James Jarvis entered the plea to First Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of Kari Jo Petrich. Police arrested Jarvis after he called 911 early Tuesday morning, June 28. When police arrived, his girlfriend,…

Supreme Court Reinstates Regulation Of Ghost Guns, Firearms Without Serial Numbers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers. The court on Tuesday voted 5-4 to put on hold a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that invalidated the Biden administration’s regulation of ghost gun…

Super Hero Week Makes Well Child Exams Fun

DULUTH, Minn. — Calling all superheroes! It’s time to get your kids in for back-to-school examinations before class starts. The Lake Superior Community Health Center is hosting Super Hero Week to make appointments fun for the kids. Services include well child exams, immunity shots, and health, nutrition, and vision screenings. Kids will get to play games and even walk away…

Coffee Conversation: Twin Ports Fire Vs. Police Softball Charity Game

DULUTH, Minn. – The 14th Annual Northern Lights Badges & Ball Charity Softball Game is set to take place on Wed. August 9 at Wade Stadium in Duluth. The game features both Duluth and Superior Police & Fire Departments playing to raise funds for the Northern Lights Foundation, a charity organization that provides financial support to families with children who…

Gov. Walz Endorses Duluth Mayor Emily Larson For Reelection

DULUTH, Minn. —  The most power political figure in the state of Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz, is officially endorsing Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for re-election. Larson’s campaign provided the following statement to FOX 21 from Gov. Walz late Monday night: “Emily Larson is a workhorse who has dedicated her career to making Duluth a better place for everyone to live…

Former School Board Members Speak Out Against Steven Stupak After Felony Charges

SUPERIOR, Wis.– “We the undersigned have all read this letter and given permission to adhere to our names to be attached. We strongly urge you to move forward with filling the vacant seat and restore integrity to the Superior School Board,” said Rob Morehouse, representing 14 former school board members. Former school board members wrote a letter to the current…

Apricot Lane Boutique to Relocate in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Heads up shoppers, locally owned Apricot Lane Boutique in the Miller Hill Mall will be moving to a new location in Duluth. The clothing store announced the move via social media on Monday. Apricot Lane’s last day at the mall will be August 23, but the store may be closed sooner to prepare for the move. New…

The Mega Millions Jackpot Has Soared To $1.55 Billion. Here’s How Hard It Is To Win

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim. After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion. If someone wins it all on Tuesday, when the next Mega Millions drawing takes place, the prize would one of the largest in U.S. lottery history. But don’t plan on…

Tou Thao Sentenced To Over 4 Years For His Role In George Floyd’s Killing

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd’s murder was sentenced in court on Monday. Tou Thao was sentenced to 57 months (4.75 years) in prison with credit for 340 days served on Monday, just three months after he was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter of Floyd’s death. Judge Peter Cahill shared his frustration with…

Bloody Bash Raises Thousands for ALS

DULUTH, Minn. — For the 2nd year in a row Skyline Social and Games held their Bloody Bash in partnership with local nonprofit Never Surrender Inc. All in hopes to raise both awareness and money to help end the fight of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease Organizers say that this year’s turnout doubled from last…

Information Gathering Raises Awareness of Nuclear Powers

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s been 78 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.  The Twin Ports Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons held an information gathering in Canal Park about the use of nuclear weapons. Those who gathered spoke about the devastation nuclear weapons can create for humans, agriculture, and the environment. Signatures…

Esko Fun Days Wraps Up With a Celebration

ESKO, Minn. — It was fun in the sun in Esko Saturday as the week long ‘Esko Fun Days’ wrapped up with a big celebration. After a year of planning this annual event drew hundreds of people. Fun days kicked off Tuesday as neighbors gathered for National Night Out. All five days of fun wrapped up Saturday with a 5k…

Visitor From Canada Helps Save Two Swimmers

Tr-Color Flags Signify If Dangers Exist in the Water

DULUTH, MINN.– Friday evening, the Duluth Fire Department responded to the report of two swimmers in distress in the 800 block of South Lake Avenue. Duluth Fire sent a water rescue response of three fire companies to access the swimmers.  However, when they arrived they learned a visitor from Toronto has already assisted the two girls and they were all…

Duluth Police, Fire Unions Make Joint Endorsement for Reinert

DULUTH, Minn. — The police and fire unions in Duluth have decided to make a joint endorsement in the mayoral race. In a video released on Fri. August 4, the police union’s vice president, and the fire union’s president said their members were endorsing Roger Reinert.  FOX 21 first reported the unions’ independent and separate support two weeks ago. The…

Two Men Charged With Second-Degree Murder

  DULUTH, Minn. — Second-degree murder charges along with two other felony charges have been filed against the men who allegedly fired the shots that killed 19-year-old Paris Allen and injured another in Duluth on Wednesday. The two men are identified as 21-year-old Sanussi Bangoura and 25-year-old Brandon Williams-Gillard. They each face the same three charges: Aid & Abet Murder…

Recap Of Legal Recreational Marijuana’s First Week In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Recreational marijuana became legal on Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Minnesota. The legislation allows Minnesotans 21 and older to possess and use certain amounts of cannabis and cannabis products. Aug. 1 marked the following steps in Minnesota’s legalization rollout: Full decriminalization, which allows for legal adult-use cannabis possession, consumption, and home grow. Labelers and retailers may begin selling cannabis seed Minnesota…

Thomas The Tank Engine In Two Harbors This Year

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Thomas the Tank Engine is officially back on the tracks this summer for some fun. It is a 20-minute train ride with opportunities to see live magic shows, play some mini golf, bounce on inflatables, and even take an extra ride with Percy. This year Thomas is stationed in Two Harbors August 4 through the 6,…

10th Year Of Science On Deck At Pier B Resort

DULUTH, Minn. — An opportunity to learn about the smallest organisms in Lake Superior. Friday marks Science on Deck’s 10th year. Scientists have once again opened the Research Vessel Blue Heron to the public. They are working to understand the effects of climate change in freshwater large lakes. Since Minnesota is in a drought and temperatures are rising, they want…

Coffee Conversation: 9th Annual Operation K-9 Returns to Superior

SUPERIOR, WI. — On Thursday, August 10, Operation K-9 returns to Superior for its ninth year to raise funds for the Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation and shed light on the work these animals do with local law enforcement agencies. Board Member of the Northland K-9 Foundation Dana Kazel joined FOX21 live on the morning newscast Fri. August 4 to…

Noodles & Company, Boulder Tap House Coming To Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Demolition is underway in Superior to make way for the city’s first Noodles & Company restaurant. Crews were out Thursday continuing to remove what’s left of the former Huntington Bank building on the 1600 block of Belknap Street, which is between the Superior Public Library and Hardee’s. The city confirms Noodles & Company will open sometime in…

Lemonade Stand Fundraiser in Honor of Superior Officer’s Late Daughter

As of Thursday night, the girls have raised close to $1,400.

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Two young girls are fundraising the best way they know how, with lemonade. The lemonade stand is in honor of Superior Officer Nicholas Eastman’s daughter, Hailey, who died suddenly of an undiagnosed cardiac condition in January. His retired K-9 passed away just a day after. The girls behind the stand are Chloe and Kim — also known…

Midsummer Night of Mayhem This Saturday

PROCTOR, Minn. — Saturday is the night where the buses hit the race track in Proctor to create some mayhem. The Midsummer Night of Mayhem is back at Halvor Lines Speedway this weekend. They get into all kinds of fun during the event, from the popular bus races, backward racing and a lot more. The racers are gearing for Saturday…

Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges That He Tried To Overturn The 2020 Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being…