SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy says it will implement safety enhancements to the Superior refinery to offset emissions released in the 2018 explosion and fire. As reported by Wisconsin Public Radio, the proposed settlement was filed in federal court Friday and is an amendment to the Superior refinery’s consent decree. According to the settlement Husky Energy says it will: Add…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland is still months away from hot summer days, but it’s not stopping staff at Animal Allies from thinking summer camp. Registration is now open for camps. Staff tells FOX 21 Local News the camps fill up quickly, so it’s best to register your child sooner rather than later. The camps provide children with hands-on activities…
DULUTH, Minn. – March kicks off on Sunday, but little leprechauns have already invaded Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. The only proof staff has is their little green hats left behind. Staff at the mansion invite the public to look for the hats, with the possibility of seeing one of the elusive leprechauns. Glensheen’s Leprechaun Hat Hunt is happening now through…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The man who died in a small plane crash in Hennepin County was the co-owner of a Twin Cities gardening business. Wagners Greenhouses and Garden Center say 60-year-old Scott Wagner was flying his single-engine plane Saturday when it crashed in the Crow-Hassan Park Reserve and burst into flames. The Star Tribune reports an online flight plan shows…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at the Cathedral School in Superior celebrated Mardi Gras during their annual carnival. A few lucky kids had the fun job of smashing a pie in Superior Mayor Jim Paine’s face. They also got to play games like fishing for prizes and mini-golf. The annual Mardi Gras Carnival is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers. Organizers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Energy-efficiency may be one of the fastest-growing and innovative industries. The 30th Annual Energy Design Conference hosted by Minnesota Power at the DECC highlighted the future of energy-efficiency. About 40 exhibitors showcased the latest trends and information on renewable energy and best practices for sustainable design. Some of the newest electric vehicles on the market were available…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board is speaking about its decision to put the school boundary change on hold for the time being. After 2000 surveys and 650 community members weighed in on potential Duluth school boundary changes, the school board announced that those plans will be put on hold for the time being with how close it is…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new artisan-style pizza shop has opened in downtown Duluth. Lulu’s Pizza is now taking over the Old Pizza Man on West Superior Street which closed its doors last September. The new pizza shop specializes in making pies from scratch. The menu offers traditional kinds of pizza but also specialties like Banh Mi pizza, which is a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of Northland high schoolers got their hands dirty during the 5th Annual Construct Tomorrow student event. Construct Tomorrow is a program geared towards introducing high school students to the building and construction trades. Nearly 1,500 from more than 25 schools in the Northland are getting an experience to help them find their career pathway. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– Great Lakes Aquarium hosted Toddler Tuesday today. The weekly family event has been taking place at the aquarium since 2011. More than a dozen toddlers roamed the aquarium to learn all about wildlife through games and activities. This week’s theme was alligators and lizards and on occasion, guests can even touch the backs of small alligators. The aquarium…
DULUTH, Minn.– At Lake Superior College’s downtown campus today, a handful of students received a gift that will help them through school and into the workforce. The LSC Foundation and the Arrowhead Manufacturers and Fabricators Association awarded four machine tech students with new tool boxes. The tool boxes contain over $1,500 of equipment and tools that will help the students…
DULUTH, Minn.– Revised cost estimates are in for what started as a bridge construction project at Mission Creek and turned into a burial recovery project. New numbers show the restoration will cost the Minnesota Department of Transportation an estimated $17 million above the project costs original estimate. A situation in the Fond du Lac neighborhood in the far west part…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 23-year-old Duluth man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two felony charges of first degree sexual assault of two underage girls. According criminal complaints, Daniel Bunnell sexually assaulted an 11-year-old who was staying at the 24-hour at-home daycare that Bunnell’s mother was running. The victim told police he had sexually assaulted her more than once, and it…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police arrested a 24-year-old Barnum man Tuesday afternoon after a shooting incident on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses gave a description to officers of the suspect running into a nearby address. When officers surrounded that address, the suspect exited and was taken into…
CLOQUET, Minn. – The first day of spring is fast approaching and so is opening day for Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet. The restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening for its 60th season on March 19. Gordy’s is located at 415 Sunnyside Drive, Cloquet MN. They will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily….
(courtesy: Fox 9) ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (FOX 9) – A fire burning in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota has destroyed four buildings and displaced more than a dozen residents who lived in the apartments above. The fire started early Tuesday morning on the west side of the 500 block of Broadway Street, according to officials. Firefighters are demolishing the four affected buildings—RM Tattoo, Raapers…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 38 other states in an investigation into electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc.’s marketing practices. Kaul announced he was joining the probe Tuesday. He said the investigation will focus on whether JUUL targets youth, its claims about nicotine content and statements about the safety of its products. The National…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Authorities say three people died in snowmobile accidents last weekend, boosting the number of deaths to 17 for the season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all three of the victims were from Illinois. The Journal Sentinel reports that two of them died after striking trees and one person was killed after being struck by another…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is gearing up to host the 12th annual Duluth Women’s Expo Saturday, February 29, 2020. The show will run one day only, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thousands of women from throughout the region are set to attend the expo with more than 100 vendors, a fashion show, shopping, sampling, a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men’s hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. The move comes after The Athletic reported on sexual abuse allegations against former assistant Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas over many years, including the season Adrahtas spent with the Gophers in 1984-85. The website reported that several people…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn. – A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law. Thousands of tenants face eviction notices every year in the state of Minnesota and often times, they do not have a lawyer or understand what their rights are. Now local lawyers are working to fight back so their clients…
DULUTH, Minn. – Early voting is currently underway in Minnesota. The City of Duluth wants to remind Northlanders of some of the rules involved in the primary election. This year will be a new voting experience. It will be the first time since 1992 that Minnesota voters will participate in party primary election instead of a caucus. Voters must select…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Center Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) in Superior is speaking about local impacts of the Harvey Weinstein conviction. CASDA says the latest verdict does in-part feel like a win for advocates and victims, but also a loss for the other counts he was acquitted of. CASDA says that the conviction could give victims locally…
DULUTH, Minn. – Boreal House is now open for Duluthians to enjoy. The bar features 16 craft beer taps and a full range of cocktails. The owners have big hopes for this new bar. “I hope that we’re your neighborhood bar. I hope that we’re the staple for people for that we’re gonna go down to the BoHo, we love…
DULUTH, Minn. – The NorShor Theatre has decided to allow controversial former MPR radio host Garrison Keillor to perform on stage at the theatre April 16. This comes after the NorShor Theatre pulled its announcement about Keillor’s performance from its Facebook page and website last Thursday amid negative backlash on social media. The comments pointed to his past sexual misconduct…
DULUTH, Minn.- A working group in the Twin Cities organized by Attorney General Keith Ellison unveiled a report with recommendations on how to reduce deadly force encounters with law enforcement, and Officer-Involved-Shootings across the state. The Working Group on Police-Involved Deadly Force Encounters came up with 28 recommendations and 33 action steps. Those recommendations include training law enforcement in de-escalation…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a new policy for the use of newly purchased protective gear by the Duluth Police Department. This effectively puts an end to public discussions on the policy, which began back in 2017 when Police Chief Mike Tusken proposed purchasing the gear to replace outdated ones. Many councilors spoke on their reasons for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders will soon see another Essentia Health marquee replacing a storefront at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia has announced the official purchase of the old Sears Space. According to Essentia officials, plans on what to do with the former Sears space are still being discussed. This comes one year after Essentia purchased the old Younkers space in the mall,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another construction project could be added to the already busy agenda for this summer. Plans to convert First Street into a two- way is starting to become more of a reality. The City of Duluth has been working with a Twin Cities-based engineering company to do traffic studies on First Street. Currently First Street switches from a…
DULUTH, Minn. – Old World Meats in Duluth is making plans to expand in a big way. The store is popular for its meat sticks which are sold in locations around the nation. The owner now wants to take that business to the next level by building a new plant. Old World Meats has been selling the popular snack in…
PROCTOR, Minn. – As concerns about coronavirus keeps rising internationally, local school districts are staying busy combating more familiar sicknesses like the cold and the flu. At Bayview Elementary School in Proctor, school leaders are making sure students take the right steps…coughing in their elbows, putting on hand sanitizer and staying home when sick. “You know, right now we’re just…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards and a leading manufacturer of fire, patrol, and rescue craft, has been chosen to supply up to 119 patrol boats for the U.S. Navy. The five-year contract carries a maximum value of $56 million, and the first deliveries will begin in November 2020. The patrol boats will provide security for U.S. Navy…
CARLTON, Minn.-A Bayfield man who fatally shot his uncle and injured his cousin in Carlton County in 2018 has been sentenced. James Montano, 34, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder. He also received a 180-month sentence for attempted premeditated first-degree murder. In April of 2018, Montano shot and killed his Uncle Andrew Gokee,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein has been convicted at his New York City sexual assault trial. He was found guilty of criminal sex act for assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi at his apartment in 2006 and third-degree rape of a woman in 2013. The jury found him not guilty on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault that could…
DULUTH, Minn. – Since 2013, Construct Tomorrow has connected with almost 50,000 students from more than 100 high schools across Minnesota. The two-day event at the DECC Paulucci Hall looks to get students and other in the community excited to work in the trade industry. This year’s event is happening Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26. Construct Tomorrow promotes…
(courtesy: Fox 9) EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two people died in head-on crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. Police say it appears two SUVs collided head-on in the northbound lane of Johnny Cake Ridge Road near Sherwood Way around 5:40 a.m. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Neither vehicle had any passengers. Johnny Cake Ridge Road…
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) – NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died. She worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about black female aerospace workers. In a Monday morning tweet, the space agency said it celebrates her 101 years of life and her legacy of excellence and breaking down racial and social…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 24, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
BARNUM, Minn. – Prom dresses can be a huge expense for families, but the local non-profit ‘If the Dress Fits’ is here to help. The organization has given away close to a thousand dresses to local families over the last five years. This prom season, they’re taking the donated dresses on the road to small towns across the Northland. “I…
CARLTON, Minn. – The sunshine and warmer air had families getting outside at places like Jay Cooke State Park to enjoy mother nature. From on top of the swinging bridge, visitors could see great winter landscapes and the St. Louis River flowing over ice. Hikers told us they were excited to get outside for a long walk without having to…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Members of the Cloquet, Esko, and Carlton communities gathered at Northwoods Arena to honor and celebrate the Lumberjack girls hockey team a day after they were Class A runner-up. The girls took the ice one final time this season. This time it was not to play a game but stand with the hardware they won for being…
TOWN OF MERCER, Wis. — A 40-year-old man from Illinois died over the weekend after a snowmobile accident in the Town of Mercer. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, the man had gone off a trail and crashed into a tree. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. They were unable to revive…
ASHLAND, Wis. — A 66-year-old man had to be rescued from a house fire in Ashland Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:35 p.m. in a home at 1618 4th St E. When firefighters arrived, they had to bring a ladder to the second floor of the structure to rescue the man who was trapped there. The fire was…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluthians were finding all kinds of ways to get outside, including on vintage snowmobiles at Blue Max Restaurant on Lavaque Road. The Vintage Classic Snowmobile Party was full of classic and new snowmobiles tearing it up on the frozen lake. The Party featured from snowmobiles from as far back as the 1970s, giving their owners a chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The weather Saturday was perfect for some pups and their people to hit the Jean Duluth Dog Park. The park was filled with furry four-legged friends frolicking in the sun, enjoying temperatures that reached the low 40s. One dog, a Newfoundland puppy named Boris, was the biggest kid on the playground. He’s 130 lbs now, and will grow…
HAYWARD, Wis. – Thousands of racers skied through Hayward on Saturday for the 2020 American Birkebeiner. The weather was what some racers were calling perfect nordic racing weather with temperatures around 40 and sunny skies. Each year the spectacle draws racers and fans from all over the world to see America’s largest cross-country ski race and the third-largest in the…
