ELY, Minn. – Ely Public Schools will be going through their own $20 million expansion. It will include a new structure that connects their schools, along with a renovation of the existing buildings including building a new gym, cafeteria, media center, and classrooms. “Really exciting for our community and it’s something that again we really needed for a number of…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department received a big donation today of tools that will help them when responding to emergencies. $2,500 worth of equipment was donated to the fire department and officials say they are grateful for the support. The tools will be going out to all of the stations throughout the city, specifically being used on fire…
MINNEAPOLIS-Next Monday the trial will begin for the officer who had his knee on George Floyd’s neck before he died. Right now multiple law enforcement agencies are coming together to prepare for any unrest that might follow during the case and after the verdict of Derek Chauvin. Leaders from the group say they are ready for many types of scenarios….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state-run COVID-19 vaccine registry touted as a one-stop-shop for people seeking vaccinations in Wisconsin is set to launch by the end of the day. The registry announced last month is going live Monday, just as teachers, child care workers, and others in a group of about 700,000 become eligible for the vaccine. The Wisconsin Department…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A preliminary study shows that deer throughout Minnesota have been exposed to a certain class of insecticides, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday. The DNR said further analysis is required to determine if the presence of neonicotinoid pesticides is high enough to adversely affect deer health. Additional study results should be completed this spring. Neonicotinoids…
DULUTH, Minn. – A home in Piedmont Heights was damaged in a Monday morning fire, according to the Duluth Fire Department. Fire crews responded to reports of a couch on fire in a home located at 2228 West 22nd Street around 11:47 a.m. When crews arrived at the scene they found a small fire in the living room of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main located at 427 North 16th Avenue East. The city says it is not known at this time how long it will take to fix the break. Crews ask drivers to be conscious of their work and avoid the work zone if possible. Crews are working to…
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DULUTH, Minn. – After a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 33rd annual Duluth Wedding Show, in compliance with all current safety guidelines, will return to the DECC Sunday, March 14. “We have been working with the DECC and after reviewing the latest State of Minnesota guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic we will be able to present…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has departed from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance by not prioritizing individuals with chronic health conditions as it rolls out the coronavirus vaccines in the state. The state committee that set Wisconsin’s vaccine priority failed to follow CDC advice that says people age 16 to 64 with underlying medical conditions should be…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Mar. 1, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update
courtesy: British Antarctic Survey) (FOX TV) – A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, recently broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey. Researchers said the iceberg measured 1270 km² and broke away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in a news release. Scientists had been anticipating the crack over the past decade and don’t believe the…
PARIS (AP) — Across Africa and Southeast Asia, governments and aid groups, as well as the World Health Organization, are increasingly calling on pharmaceutical companies to share their coronavirus vaccine know-how and technology more broadly. They say it’s the only way to meet a huge global shortfall in a pandemic that already has claimed over 2.5 million lives. The Associated…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- An investigation is underway after an apartment building in downtown Virginia went up in flames Sunday morning. All tenants inside the apartment at the time of the fire got out alive without injuries. The cause of that fire is still under investigation by the state fire marshal. “We ask anybody that has any info to come forward, that…
DULUTH, Minn. – Professional snowmobile stunt rider Levi LaVallee shut down one of Duluth’s steepest streets Sunday to film some of his skills. Police closed down sections of Lake Avenue for LaVallee to set up ramps for some jumps. LaVallee is in Duluth all week to film with Red Bull as part of a video release to the world on…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Saturday, the Duluth Police Department, along with the rest of the Northland said they’re final goodbye to K-9 Luna in a special way. Luna was honored in a police procession Saturday that started in Duluth and ended at Fur Ever Loved Pet Cremation Services in Scanlon where a memorial service was held for the K-9. “Everything that…
DULUTH, Minn.– Sunday is the last day that ice shanties can be out on northern Minnesota lakes. According to the Minnesota DNR, houses need to be off before midnight Sunday night. While ice fishing season is winding down, one local bait shop says it’s still been busy at their store. They say the cold snap from a couple weeks ago…
Courtesy: Northland FireWire VIRGINIA, Minn. – An apartment went up in flames in downtown Virginia Sunday morning. Fire officials tell FOX 21 nine residents were inside at the time of the fire. All got out uninjured, including one of the tenants who needed to be rescued by firefighters. Two cats were also safely rescued. The fire was reported around 10…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – State data shows over half of Wisconsin residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the state is on track to begin vaccinating teachers, child care workers and other eligible groups Monday. Some of the newly eligible groups include public transit workers, utility workers and food supply chain…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Barbed wire and concrete barriers surround the courthouse where the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is due to soon go on trial. It’s a sign of the deep uneasiness hanging over the city where violence erupted after the Black man’s death and protests reverberated around the world. Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov, Tim…
NORTH GERMANY TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) – Authorities are investigating a police shooting that left two people dead and a deputy injured in Wadena County, Minnesota. According to the sheriff’s office, at about 8:48 p.m. Saturday, deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense near the intersection of 205th Avenue and 280th Street in North Germany Township. The vehicle eventually stopped near…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The man who held Duluth Police and St. Louis County Sheriff’s crews in a 20-hour standoff from Thursday night to Friday evening was fatally shot, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man as David Joseph Wayne Conwell, 37, of Duluth. According to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,…
DULUTH, Minn.–On Friday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was shot and killed in the line of duty in a 20-hour standoff between police and a suspect. And now as the dust settles, Duluth citizens and the police department are honoring their fallen K-9. It was a quiet and somber feeling late Saturday morning as a funeral procession was held for the…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts have anxiously awaited a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations. The virus has already killed more than 510,000 people in the U.S. and…
DULUTH, Minn.– This coming week, some areas around Duluth will be the location for some action packed snowmobile videos. The city of Duluth and professional snowmobiler Levi LaVallee partnered up for a project to film LaVallee doing winter stunts around the Duluth area. It will be similar to a project he did around St. Paul in 2016. Mayor Emily Larson…
DULUTH, Minn.– After holding Duluth police in a standoff since Thursday night, the suspect who shot and killed police K-9 Luna is dead tonight, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Law enforcement officials were still on scene hours after the incident ended at the 2300 block of West 4th Street in Duluth, where a standoff lasted over 20…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Louis County Public Health along with Essentia and Healthy Alliances for All reached out to the West Duluth neighborhood today and offered a vaccine clinic, specifically targeting minority communities. Up to 50 people were expected to attend today and management say they wanted to make sure the vaccine was available to all kinds of people. “Black…
DULUTH, Minn. – In order to bring awareness to new art to the Duluth community, the Lake Superior Art Glass has a new resident artist glass blower. Dante Germain has been doing glass blowing for the past seven years and says being able to come to the studio and experience with his work is a great opportunity. “By being able…
DULUTH, Minn.– Over in the Hillside community today, some Black-owned businesses got a chance to showcase their products. The Northland Black Business Showcase featured over 20 shops and establishments across the Twin Ports. The event was hosted by Neighborhood Youth Services and took place at the Washington Center Gym where area Black business owners were able showcase their skills to…
DULUTH, Minn.-The standoff that lasted about 20 hours between Duluth police and an armed suspect who killed police K9 Luna, has ended with the suspect deceased. “The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is on the scene of an officer involved shooting in Duluth. The subject of a standoff that began on Thursday at approximately 8:30 p.m., is deceased,” the Minnesota…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced a $300 million federal program that provides funding to Wisconsin residents hit hard by the pandemic pay rent and utilities. So far, the Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency has helped 600 since the pandemic started. Leadership from this group says this new funding should help the community a great deal. “They’ve lost…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson that’s expected to provide an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The panel of Food and Drug Administration experts ruled on Friday that J&J’s vaccine protected against COVID-19 and should be made available for adults. The FDA is expected to quickly follow the recommendation…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will now be waiving a fee that’s been in place for years. It’s part of an effort to help promote affordable housing in the area. The Duluth City Council has changed an ordinance to help encourage people to invest in condemned properties and turn them into rentals. The city has been charging a $1,500…
UPDATE: Our reporter on the scene says multiple officers entered the home and gunshots were fired. Police have not confirmed if the standoff is over. We’ll update you as more information becomes available. __________________________________________________________________________ 24th Avenue West between 3rd Street and 5th Street is closed to traffic until further notice. Our reporter on the scene says at 11:45 a.m. the police…
DETROIT (AP) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling more than 430,000 light truck tires in the U.S. because they can develop sidewall bulges that could lead to tire failure. The recall covers certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer, Hercules, Back Country, Multi-Mile, Wild Country, and Big O tires in several sizes. The company says in documents posted Friday…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s budget outlook has swung from a nearly $1.3 billion deficit to a $1.6 billion surplus, state economists announced Friday, an improvement that sets up debates for the rest of the legislative session over taxes and spending. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz called for raising taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans and large companies as part of the $52 billion…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Power crews are working to restore power to roughly 1,000 customers Friday afternoon. The outage was reported around 11:30 a.m. and is affecting customers throughout the Duluth, Hermantown, and Cloquet area. So far, power has been restored to customers in the west Duluth and Proctor areas. You can click here to view the current power outage…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main located in the East Hillside neighborhood. The break was reported at 11:12 a.m. and is located at North 13th Avenue East and East 6th Street. Water has been shut off on 13th Avenue East between East 6th and East 7th Street. It is not known how…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a picture and date of birth to fox21morningcrew@kqdsfox21.tv for a chance to see your little one on the big screen. Click here for more information. Categories: Community, News,…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The case of a 15-year-old boy charged with shooting and wounding eight people at a suburban Milwaukee mall last year will remain in juvenile court. The Milwaukee teen in a petition for juvenile delinquency faces eight felony counts of first-degree reckless injury and one misdemeanor count of possessing a firearm while under 18 in connection with the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines this Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News
(Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of an Australian woman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to take his case. Mohamed Noor is seeking to have his conviction in the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond overturned after a Court of Appeals panel upheld…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire Crews responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the East Hillside neighborhood. The fire was reported around 5:00 a.m. at 522 North 7th Avenue East. When crews arrived at the scene they found fire coming from the windows in the rear corner of the home. Fire crews searched the home and found no…
MINNESOTA- A working group looking at ways to reduce deadly force encounters between police and citizens in Minnesota says many of their recommendations are being implemented — but there is still work to be done. The group was organized last year by Attorney General Keith Ellison and Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, before the killing of George Floyd under the…
CABLE , Wis.- The 47th American Birkebeiner Ski Race, the largest cross-country ski race in North America and third largest in the world, began in a completely new way Wednesday. Skiers for each race started in waves over five days in Cable, Wisconsin. Participants who come from across the globe can still take part virtually if they couldn’t make it…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who said the action was authorized by President Joe Biden. Kirby said the U.S. attacks destroyed multiple facilities…
ST. PAUL, Minn.– One year ago on February 25, the first Minnesotan was officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Now fast forward to Thursday and Governor Tim Walz is putting out the framework for every Minnesotan to get the vaccine within months. “This has never been attempted in this country. To vaccinate this number of people at this rate of speed, it’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the second year in a row, Festiversary will be canceled at Bent Paddle due to the pandemic. The celebration usually takes place in May around the anniversary of the brewery where they celebrate with plenty of music and of course, beer. Organizers are hopeful next year’s event will go off without a hitch. “It’s just such…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some mental health service centers in the Northland have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic began. Over at North Shore Mental Health Services in Duluth, therapists say 75% of their current clientele are new and have never been to therapy in the past. One therapist we spoke to says the pandemic is a big factor,…
