DULUTH, Minn. — Ice melt is great for breaking down slippery areas on roads and sidewalks, but it can be very toxic for other members of the family. Animal Allies is collecting K9 friendly ice melt for their sheltered dogs, and also telling people that normal ice melt can be bad for animals, leaving pets paws irritated which they can…
DULUTH, Minn. — With all the snow Duluth has seen in the past couple of days, fire officials are reminding people of the importance of clearing the snow around fire hydrants. As Duluth gets so much snow annually, city road maintenance crews plow and often push the snow to the sides, which covers fire hydrants. When responding to emergencies, fire…
DULTUH, Minn. – In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you inside Spoon’s Studio in Duluth. It’s a new recording spot for people of all talents, with a goal of bringing the community together through music. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes you there. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
HOLMEN, Wis. (AP) – Convenience store chain Kwik Trip is poised to open its 800th store this week. The La Crosse Tribune reports the chain is set to open the milestone store in Holmen at 5 a.m. on Thursday. The store will be about 9,000-square-feet and will feature a car wash and a grocery market with fresh food delivered daily….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, midday update, News, Rusty Mehlberg, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota has topped a million cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March of 2020. The state Department of Health confirmed 4,155 new cases, lifting the total number of infections to 1,000,361. The figures released Monday do not include cases from the holiday weekend, which are expected to be updated Tuesday. Minnesota’s case count includes…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Local News, morning update, News, Rusty Mehlberg, weather
DULUTH, Minn.-Many may be wondering why the city of Duluth has not yet issued its first snow emergency for this recent dumping of snow. According to the city’s public information officer Kate Van Daele, snow emergencies are only declared when there aren’t full plow crews, the type of snow is different, or any other reason that main open roads can’t…
The busy Christmas weekend is over and now businesses in Duluth are getting ready for New Year’s celebrations — and sales. Jason Vincent, owner of the Boat Club Restaurant and Bar, said the week ahead into the New Year eve is going to be a busy one, as his New Year’s Eve meal special is almost sold out. On top…
Nicholas Millard MARENISCO TOWNSHIP, MI. — A Spring Hills, Pennsylvania man is accused of shooting a man to death and wounding another at a cabin in Marenisco Township, Michigan on Christmas Eve. According to the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Millard, 30, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, among other charges. Authorities say Millard killed Thomas Fletcher, 49, of Marenisco…
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens woke up Monday to dig out of the almost one foot of snow that fell across the Twin Ports. But being the Northland, there were some enjoying it too. “Welcome to Duluth. Get a shovel. get a snowblower, you’re gonna be out here for quite a few hours that’s for sure,” said Tristan Genin. Genin’s mom decided to…
DULUTH, Minn.- It could be easy to hit the couch and cuddle your cat or dog close during weather like this, but vets at local animal hospitals say it’s important to get them walking even in the winter in a safe way. “It’s one more thing in the storm to do but pets are important and need to be taken…
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine. People with the virus can leave isolation after five days, down from 10 days. People exposed to the virus can also leave quarantine after five days. The Centers for Disease Control…
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville Tour of Lights announced Monday afternoon that its final day of the season was canceled because of the wicked snowstorm over the Northland. The following message was posted on Bentleyville’s Facebook page about Monday’s closure: “Sorry folks, but due to the strong winds and large amount of snow Bentleyville will NOT open for it’s finally night…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the help of social media and the community, one Morgan Park resident was able to learn more about the history of her house, while helping the previous residents reconnect with a lost loved one. “Tuesday night I was making dinner, the mail arrived as usual,” said Susan Nordin. After just moving to Morgan Park in October Nordin…
DULUTH, Minn.- While you can’t have Christmas without a decorated tree, there comes a time where they have to come down and head out of our living rooms. One local junk removal business is once again making it easier to turn your Tannenbaum into trash. Twin Ports Trailer Trash is doing free Christmas tree pickups for the 3rd year in…
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A winter storm system was building steam in South Dakota Sunday morning and has prompted weather alerts in eastern North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service says the storm was expected to move quickly from southwest to northeast and could dump up to a foot of snow in some areas of eastern North…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say one man died when a vehicle went through the ice on Lake Bemidji in northwestern Minnesota. Rescue personnel who responded to a call about 5:30 p.m. on Friday found that a woman was able to get out of the water on her own and was transported to a local hospital. A man was pulled…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol reported a pileup of about 50 vehicles Saturday afternoon along Interstate-94 between Alexandria and Fergus Falls, northwest of the Twin Cities. The Star Tribune reported no fatalities or life-threatening injuries resulted in the multi-vehicle crash, according to Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow. But I-94 eastbound at Exit 77 near Ashby was closed for more than an…
Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe, File JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of the country’s past racist policy of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. South Africans, world leaders and people around the globe mourned the death of the man viewed as the country’s moral…
DULUTH, Minn.- CHUM held their annual Christmas Eve vigil Friday on the steps of Duluth City Hall… marking a grim milestone in the city’s ongoing battle against homelessness. This vigil remembers persons who have experienced homelessness and have died this year. Homelessness and drug overdose are growing issues in Duluth, and organizers say the housing crisis has not helped. Over…
DULUTH, Minn.- The VFW in Lincoln Park gave away free meals today in spirit of Christmas. Anybody in, or outside the community was welcome to enjoy a hot meal of all the fix-ins: mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce and more. All of the food was donated from the community and from businesses like Kwik Trip, Perkins, and Super One. Because…
OMA, Wis.- A late-night domestic disturbance call for the Iron County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin resulted in a man in custody pending charges including Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon While Intoxicated. According to a press release from the sheriff, around 11:30 Thursday night deputies responded to a call for a domestic disturbance in the town of Oma…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth fire crews responded to a structure fire Thursday night in the vacant historic Esmond Building formerly known as the Seaway Hotel. According to a spokesperson with the Duluth Fire Department around 11 p.m. Thursday night firefighters responded to a report of flames and found a small fire in a vacant space on the second floor. The spokesperson…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s Ken Slama tours the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown and learns about the programs they offer in the upcoming year. Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Health, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Duluth Area Family YMCA, YMCA
A special Duluth native – a peregrine falcon — was spotted in Texas recently after being born at a power station in Duluth. Surge is one of three falcons that hatched at Minnesota Power’s Hibbard Energy Center in Duluth in May of 2014. He has been identified in Texas thanks to a post on a Texas bird enthusiast’s Facebook page…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s been eight years since 11 skydivers with Skydive Superior played with death after a mid-air collision of two planes over Superior. And once again, those skydivers continue to put that highly publicized moment to good use in the community. Miracle 11is a non-profit that donates money every year to local organizations. This year included $2,500 to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Maya Family Mexican Restaurant in Hermantown has been seeing an uptick in sales this holiday season. After being shut down last year during the holidays, the restaurant was unsure how business would be this go-around. With Bentleyville and the Miller Hill Mall bringing in groups of people to the area, the restaurant is pleased to see…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the second year in a row, Frost River has won the Lights On! holiday style contest. Lights On! is an ongoing event that takes place in the Lincoln Park Craft District as a fun way for businesses to express their holiday spirit through decoration. Frost River was named the winner based on their use of greenery,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The day before Christmas Eve is what many call the busiest travel day of the season, and Duluth International Airport has seen a steady stream of people through its doors, and out on its planes. Exact passenger numbers have not been released yet, but a spokesperson with DLH says flights have been running at and above 90 percent…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A judge has temporarily halted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for St. Paul city employees. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Ramsey County District Judge Robert Awsumb issued a temporary restraining order blocking the mandate on Thursday. The mandate was supposed to go into effect at the end of December. The order comes after St….
(Lakeland PBS-TV) — Two bodies were recovered around 1 p.m. Thursday from a house that started on fire in Liberty Township, which is 13 miles northwest of Bemidji. The evening update comes after authorities said two children were unaccounted for in that house fire. Authorities did not confirm if the bodies are that of the children. “The victims were transported to…
Courtesy: WI Dept. of Transportation OSSEO, Wis. (AP) – Authorities in western Wisconsin are trying to sort out multiple crashes along Interstate 94. The State Patrol said in a statement that freezing rain early Thursday left the interstate between Menomonie and Black River Falls icy. About 5:45 a.m. a semi-trailer apparently slid in the median near Hixton and caught fire…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Court officials are edging closer to dividing up pop superstar Prince’s estate. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday that November tax filings show the Internal Revenue Service and Comerica Bank & Trust, the estate administrator, have reached an agreement on the total value of Prince’s assets. The specific number hasn’t been disclosed but it could be more…
(Court TV, via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The jury found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Daunte Wright. The 12 jurors deliberated for around 26 hours before deciding to convict Potter of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter. The jury began deliberating around 12:45 p.m. CT on Monday after a…
(Merck & Co. via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. regulators have authorized a second pill against COVID-19, an antiviral drug from Merck that may help blunt the wave of infections driven by the omicron variant. The Food and Drug Administration granted the drug emergency use Thursday for adults with early COVID-19 who face the highest risks of hospitalization. It comes…
(Court TV, via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The jury at the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright was to return Thursday for a fourth day of deliberations as the Christmas holiday loomed. The jury weighing Kim Potter’s fate has been out 2 1/2 days, or about 23 hours, since getting…
DULUTH, Minn. – The longtime owner of Gannucci’s Italian Market in West Duluth is charged with sexually assaulting two children. William Kalligher, 61, is facing seven felonies, including one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. This comes after numerous allegations came to light this summer. Court documents say a 25-year-old man told police that Kalligher forced oral sex on him…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Salvation Army is the place to be this week for a lot of Christmas excitement. They’re distributing hundreds of toys and meal kits to families who need a little boost this holiday season. Each child who registered gets to go shopping at the Salvation Army to pick out three toys. Organizers say all the hard…
DULUTH, Minn. – In an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign to evaluate how inclusive 506 of the largest cities in America are, the City of Duluth has recorded its highest score since it became part of the survey in 2015. Each city receives a rating based on how inclusive its laws, policies, and services are to the…
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Parks and Rec has brought back “Sled Sheds” this winter. A free sledding opportunity, Sled Sheds can be utilized by anyone who wants to go out and have some fun in the snow. These sheds can be found at three locations, Lincoln Park, Leif Erickson Park, Portland Square, and a fourth shed location will be coming…
DULUTH, Minn. -Nine lucky winners were awarded $1,000 gift certificates to be used at auto care centers around the Twin Ports. NAPA Auto Parts in west Duluth hosted the certificate giveaway today in light of the holiday season. Recipients were nominated by their loved ones, and were selected by shop owners after being determined to be the most deserving of…
DULUTH, Minn. -The Steve O’Neil Apartments had a special visitor today. Santa Claus stopped by to visit with families in celebration of the holiday season. Children in attendance received gifts as well as cookies made from staff. Families were able to take pictures with Santa while enjoying Christmas classics from keyboardist Samuel Black. “A real festive day for the community…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the best Christmas light displays in the Twin Ports region earned special recognition Wednesday. Over 2,700 voters helped to determine the winners of the 7th annual Christmas Lighting Display, covering homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior, Hermantown, Cloquet and other nearby regions. For some, the event is a chance to continue a holiday tradition. Bill and…
DULUTH, Minn. – With only a few more shopping days left before Christmas, businesses across the Northland are seeing plenty of last minute shoppers. At Fitger’s Mall, business managers say they have been busy the past few days, continuing what has been a strong season. Denise Kaitala, a manager at Duluth Kitchen Co. and Market Gourmet, says she has done her…
DULUTH, Minn. – The deaths of seven family members inside a Moorhead home due to carbon monoxide poisoning has the Duluth Fire Department reminding people to do their part to prevent any similar events in the Northland. “We don’t want to see anyone getting sick or injured or potentially killed by carbon monoxide,” says Deputy Chief of Life Safety Jon…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The American Red Cross blood supply is at historically low levels and it continues to decline. Officials with the American Red Cross say if more donors don’t come out to give, hospitals may be forced to delay care to patients relying on blood transfusion. The Red Cross is announcing all who come to give through Jan. 2…
