DULUTH, Minn. – The upcoming Garrison Keillor show at the NorShor Theatre has been canceled. According to Keillor’s booking agency, the April 16 show was canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The event has since been removed from Keillor’s website and the NorShor Theatre website. The former MPR radio host was originally scheduled to perform a show called Garrison Keillor: Stories,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, March 2, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
WRENSHALL, Minn. – Classroom success stems from a good healthy start to the day. March 2 – 6, thousands of schools around the nation will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Locally, Valerie Dahl, Food Service Director for Wrenshall Public Schools, is taking this time to share with the community what she and various staff members are doing to promote healthy…
(courtesy: Fox 9) ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – Federal investigators say the owner of a historic St. Cloud bar has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting fire to the business. A release issued Saturday by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives says 40-year-old Andrew Welsh, of St. Joseph, is being held in the Stearns County Jail on…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Cross-County Ski Club is gearing up to host its year-end celebration, the Tour Duluth Ski Fest on Saturday, March 7. The event features all-day/all-evening ski events around the city of Duluth. Schedule of Events: 9:00 a.m. – Lester-Amity Chalet open with doughnuts and coffee All day – Ski Duluth’s Trail System – The more the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, March 2, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
ORONO, Minn. – Officials say one person has died in a house fire in Orono, while two others escaped from the burning home. Firefighters say flames were shooting from the house when they arrived shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday. The two people who made it out told police a third person remained in the house. Long Lake Fire Chief James…
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has canceled a rally in her home state after protesters took over the stage shouting for her to drop out of the presidential race. Klobuchar was scheduled to speak Sunday at St. Louis Park High School ahead of Tuesday’s primary. But dozens of protesters took the stage chanting “black lives…
DULUTH, Minn. – With all the nice weather and race season right around the corner, the Duluth Running Company is starting to see business pick up. They are starting to see runners visiting the store wanting to make sure their shoes and apparel are ready for the upcoming season. They also recommend people start getting their nutrition on track for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Thousands of people packed the DECC this weekend for the annual Women’s Expo, and the fashion show was another hit. Former B105 radio personality Cathy Kates and FOX 21’s Dan Hanger emceed the show again this year featuring fashion designs from local retailers. FOX 21’s Alexandra Burnley and Brittney Merlot were some of the models hitting the…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – In Split Rock Lighthouse’s 110-year history, there have been more than thirty families who have lived on its grounds. Recently, Hayes Scriven took over from Lee Radzak who was the previous manager for more than 36 years. Scriven, his wife, and two kids moved to the grounds at the beginning of February to the grounds of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown Community Church was packed with meat lovers for their 6th annual Baconfest. Baconfest raises money for mission trips form the church. Every year they go to California and Ireland, partnering with local churches in those areas. Baconfest included a bacon-eating contest, and People’s Choice Award for their favorite bacon-centered dish, which there were many according to organizers….
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was the first day of Meteorological Spring, the three month period of March, April and May which meteorologists use to calculate seasonal statistics. It sure felt like Spring here in the Northland, as temperatures got as high as 42 degrees in Duluth. So people got outside in Canal Park enjoying the melting lake and sunshine, as we…
DULUTH, Minn.– Wildfires have devastated Australia this year, killing at least 25 people and nearly 500 million animals. The Lake Superior Zoo and a local artist are doing what they can to help. Today the zoo hosted leap into action bringing awareness to the wildfires and collecting donations for Zoo Victoria’s Wildlife Emergency Fund. The event centered around sharpie art…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today at the DECC, women of the Northland came together for the 12th annual Duluth Women’s Expo. The expo included everything from education to fashion to healthcare and more. This year there was no admission fee but there was a suggested donation of five dollars. The money from the donations goes directly to Safe Haven women’s shelter in…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 44th annual Grandma’s Marathon is getting closer. This morning, runners had a chance to prepare for the race. Today’s gear-up was sponsored by Essentia health. It started with about 70 runners taking part in a group run. This year, Grandma’s decided to host a watch party for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Those involved say that…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was Leap Day which of course only happens every four years, and quite a few babies were born on this extra day of February in Duluth. Four babies were born on Leap Day in Duluth, two at Essentia Health and two at St.Luke’s. Now begins the process of deciding when to celebrate the baby’s birthday on non-Leap…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Boy Scouts were out in the sunshine practicing their outdoor winter skills Saturday. The annual Beargrease Derby took place at the University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center. The mile long course is named after John Beargrease, with 10 stations named after spots on the real Beargrease trail. Kids go to each station to perform different outdoor tasks….
(FOX NEWS) Health officials in Washington confirmed Saturday that one person has died from coronavirus, marking the first disease-related death in the U.S. Seattle and King County Public Health officials issued a vague media advisory announcing the first COVID-19 death in the U.S., adding that there was an undisclosed number of new cases as well. News of the death comes…
DULUTH, Minn.– A new study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows just how much the Duluth International Airport contributes to the local economy. The study shows that the airport brings in over $760 million in annual economic activity. It also supports more than 6,000 jobs and provides advantages that help local businesses. Officials say the airport impacts a…
DULUTH, Minn.– More than 83,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide. Now growing concern in the United States as the World Health Organization raises the virus’ threat level to “very high”. Here in the Northland, hospitals are doing what they can to prepare for the disease if it reaches this area. As of right now, there are no confirmed…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth hosted its third annual Sustainability Education Summit. It’s an opportunity for professionals and students to share ideas. They also learn how the topic of sustainability could be incorporated into classes. UMD’s Sustainability Coordinator says it’s important to have these discussions to help give a better understanding of the topic, which often can…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A fourplex housing unit in Superior is now up for sale for one dollar, but city officials tell us there is one catch to buying the four-unit structure. The lucky buyer would have to move the structure from its current location. Right now the building sits on the site planned for the new Cobblestone Hotel on Ogden…
DULUTH, Minn. – Are you prepared for potential cyberhacks? Instructors at Lake Superior College are making sure students have the skills to prepare themselves. 25 6th through 12th grade participated in a workshop today…learning how to defend themselves on their computers. LSC hosted the event since 2007. “Making yourself stronger at your house will stop whatever you get from getting…
DULUTH, Minn. – Officials say students are still interested in study abroad programs even as the virus spreads. “It’s kind of a mixed bag, so students are still inquiring about study abroad programs. I’m sure that a lot of students are re-calibrating where their student abroad destinations might take them,” said Karl Markgraf, the Chief International Officer and Director International…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department came to the rescue of a deer that fell into Lester River Friday afternoon. The Department’s six engine crew responded to the call of a deer in distress in the river. Firefighters were able to rescue the deer by throwing a lasso around its neck and pulling it out of the water….
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth Police officer sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon. According to the Duluth Police Department, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. at the intersection at Lake Avenue and Superior Street. One of the vehicles involved in the crash was a Duluth Police Squad. The officer driving the squad car was taken to St….
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has approved a bill to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products. Lawmakers say the bill will stem a vaping epidemic among young people. The bill would place new restrictions on the marketing of e-cigarettes and ban flavors in tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. It also would place a new excise…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin appeals court has overturned a ruling that ordered the removal of up to 209,000 people from the state’s voter rolls. The court last month put the ruling, and the purge, on hold while it considered the case. The 4th District Court of Appeals’ ruling Friday overturned the decision of an Ozaukee County judge who…
DULUTH, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we head up the hill to Viverant with Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot. After Merlot’s recent back break in August left her unable to walk, she has been in physical therapy for months getting back on her feet. Physical therapists teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 28, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
UPDATE: CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews were able to restore power to all Cloquet, Carlton, and Perch Lake customers affected by a Friday morning power outage. A squirrel in the substation was found to be the cause of the outage. CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Power says crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers in the…
(FOX 9) – There remain no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health had sent one case to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing this week, but those test results came back negative for the COVID-19 virus. The new respiratory illness first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. There are…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Happening now through March 11, the Superior YMCA is looking to collect donations of new or gently used clothing for those in need in the Twin Ports. The Superior YMCA is hosting a drive called Clothing our Community. They are seeking clothing donations for the drive to then be distributed for free to anyone, regardless of economic…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 28, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
CLOQUET, Minn. – Multiple agencies responded to reports of a semi that had tipped over on Highway 2 Friday morning. According to a post on the Cloquet Area Fire District’s Facebook page, the accident happened around 6:00 a.m. Friday morning on Highway 2 at Highway 33. The semi had tipped over and spilled a load of lime on the highway….
DULUTH, Minn. — With a use-of-force policy now in place for Duluth’s newly purchased protective gear, officers are going through specialized training for those rare events when protesters can turn violent. And while full-blown riots are not a common occurrence in Duluth by any means, Chief Mike Tusken believes it’s his responsibility to be prepared for the worst to keep the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – this week about a dozen Superior residents tested out their cooking skills during a free, two-week culinary boot camp. The class focuses more on food safety, which is critical in many commercial kitchens. The group is learning basic skills like the proper way to use knives. Each day the culinary students also learn how to make different…
DULUTH, Minn. — There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Duluth right now, but if one were to hit tomorrow, accurate test kits that detect the virus haven’t been distributed to most hospitals in the United States yet. During a strong influenza season, it’s critical to have the kits to determine if a patient has coronavirus, or just the…
DULUTH, Minn.– The chili was flowing in west Duluth tonight. The 10th Annual Chili Cook Off at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. There were 12 different tasty versions of chili for people try and then vote for their favorite. Proceeds benefit the CHUM Food Shelf. Organizers say the cook off is a great way for people to come together to support…
DULUTH, Minn.– Well it’s that time of year again, Girl Scout cookie season is upon us and people all over the Northland are stocking up on the tasty snacks. But where do those cookies come from and how does it benefit girls in the Northland? Every year the Duluth area girl scouts look for a temporary home in the Twin…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – In January the City of superior put out a call for action to get the community to donate snacks to local elementary schools. The snack drive was geared to help bring awareness to the hundreds of kids who can very often go without food. The call for action for the snack drive evolved from a teacher seeing…
DULUTH, Minn. – High lake levels on Lake Ontario are pushing back the start of the international shipping season. The lake’s locks will now open in April rather than the end of March. In the Twin Ports, officials tell us the delay is not expected to have any short term impacts on the Duluth-Superior port. Although, potential high water levels…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hitting the slopes once again. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute hosted the 17th annual monoski and race camp. The event is the largest adapted learning how to ski event in the Midwest. Participants learn how to improve on their mono-ski skills and gain extra confidence to become independent at the sport. They also get to learn from Olympic…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some new apartments are coming to the Lincoln Park Craft District in Duluth. Deconstruction has already started on the $6 million project at an old furniture store. The Enger Lofts project is the third of three recent redevelopments of furniture stores in Lincoln Park. Deconstruction at the site on West Superior Street, which was most recently Furniture…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities on Thursday identified the man who gunned down five co-workers at one of the nation’s largest breweries before taking his own life a 51-year-old electrician who had worked at the Milwaukee Molson Coors complex for 15 years. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales identified the shooter as Anthony Ferrill during a news conference. He also identified the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin – Superior announced Thursday that they are suspending the Study Abroad Program in South Korea due to Coronavirus concerns. The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Maria Cuzzo, issued a statement saying: Upon reviewing the growing numbers of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in South Korea, the University of Wisconsin-Superior…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s projected surplus has grown to over $1.5 billion, state budget officials said Thursday. The new estimate from Minnesota Management and Budget is $181 million higher than the agency’s last budget forecast in November. And it means lawmakers will have more money available to spend, save or cut taxes. The agency attributed the larger surplus…
DULUTH, Minn. – The First Ship contest is back and ready to help usher in the 2020 shipping season. Visit Duluth has once again partnered with the Duluth Seaway Port Authority for the annual First Ship Contest where people can submit their guess of the exact date and time they think the first “saltie” of the season will pass under…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — In this week’s Cooking Connection Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot heads up the hill to Valentini’s newest location. Their kitchen manager has been there for years and shows us how to make an Italian Beef Brisket Sandwich! ABOUT: Authentic Italian food, memorable events, and exceptional service have defined Valentini’s for over 80 years. ADDRESS: 4960 Miller Trunk Hwy…
