SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Prom is right around the corner. It’s a night that can be fun for high schoolers but can also be pretty expensive. Now one local business is making it easier for students to attend. Angie’s Closet in Superior has donated 30 formal dresses to Superior High School to help make prom more affordable for students. The store has…
NORTH SHORE, Minn. – The picturesque scene on the North Shore gains the attention of many people from all over during the winter. A visit to the area can offer loads of fun activities such as snowmobiling and cross country skiing. We may be over halfway into winter and there is plenty of time left for tourists to head up…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, and R-V Show is now open at the DECC. The show has been around for more than 50 years. There are all types of things to check out like live rainforest exhibit and unique deer-hunting domes that are even handicap accessible called Polydome Deer Blinds. “The show already it’s huge I walked…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – What started as just a floor hockey game Superior Police Officers did to keep in shape has blossomed into an opportunity for the officers to show kids that they are people too. More than 50 kids of all ages visited the Superior Douglas YMCA for the 5th annual Police and Kids Floor Hockey Game. The event has…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– For some kids, school breakfast and lunches are their best access to food but what about the weekends? One Superior organization has been answering that call for the last 10 years. It started out as a way to give families food over Christmas but it’s now been feeding children in the Northland for the last decade. The Backpack…
DULUTH, Minn. – A special grant means big money for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. The $10.5 million dollars in funding is one of the largest grants the port authority has ever received. The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is the one distributing the grant. It’s called the Post Infrastructure Development Program Grant and it will help with…
DULUTH, Minn.- Just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Lester Park neighborhood where a masked man reportedly asked a child to get into his vehicle. The child did not comply and ran away. The incident happened on the 5200 Block of East Avondale Street, just blocks from Lester Park Elementary School. Police are asking that you call 911…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has asked the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that rejected some of the most important permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The agency says the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ decision last month could affect future mining proposals, the state’s existing iron mines and a wide range of…
TOWN OF SUPERIOR, Wis.-No injuries are being reported in a car vs. train crash on Ellison Road in the Town of Superior this morning. The crash was reported to Douglas County 911 at 8:56 a.m. A 39-year-old Town of Superior woman was driving west on Ellison Road from STH 35 and collided with the engine of a northbound Burlington Northern…
MAKINEN, Minn.-A 25-year-old Makinen man has been charged with attempted murder after being accused of shooting at someone driving in their truck. It happened just after 5 a.m. Monday on Wilson Road in Eveleth, when a driver of a truck reported he had been shot at by another driver multiple times. The person who was being shot at says they…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time, the 2020 Duluth Polar Plunge will liven up Park Point (instead of the traditional Canal Park plunge spot) on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Participants will first enjoy a pre-check-in party at Grandma’s Sports Garden in Canal Park Friday, February 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A day-of check-in will take place at Grandma’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – A rainforest is an exotic place filled with birds, snakes, insects, and animals you might not think of living in this type of climate. The Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show kicks off Wednesday, February 12 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, giving the public a chance to experience the rainforest. The show runs through Sunday,…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
MANCHESTER, N.H.-Bernie Sanders has won New Hampshire’s presidential primary election, narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight. In his Tuesday night win, the 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist beat back a strong challenge from the 38-year-old former South Bend, Indiana, mayor. Sanders and Buttigieg represent different generations and…
SANDSTONE, Minn – Three orphaned cougar kittens are getting a second chance at life. The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone recently rescued those kittens. In their short lives, the four-month-old cubs have been on a journey. In January, two of them were found under the deck of a home in Washington state, while the third was captured a day later. It…
DULUTH, Minn.- London Road smelled a little more like Chinese food Tuesday as the popular Beijing restaurant finally opened after a fire shut it down in 2018. The place was pretty busy throughout the day. Beijing is known for its big portions at a reasonable price. Longtime customers were all smiles, anxious to try their favorite dishes. “Every two weeks…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland has gone through an unseasonably warm winter, eliminating the chance for much ice to form on the surface of Lake Superior. “I was excited for the ice build up and it’s just not coming yet,” Lindsey Ruhnke said. Lapping waves is a surprising sound to hear by the lake at the beginning of February. “I think…
DULUTH, Minn.- Four youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland competed to be named Youth of the Year Tuesday. The annual event highlights young people who exemplify the pillars of a healthy lifestyle, good character and citizenship, and academic success. It was established in 1947 to help more youth develop the skills they’ll use throughout life. “It’s…
TWIG, Minn. – Thousands of Minnesotans are hitting the ice this winter for fishing. Many anglers enjoy the traditional form of the sport, but a lot of people prefer spearing. Spearing is a niche sport. Only about 21,000 licenses were sold in Minnesota in 2018. It’s something avid spearers love, saying it’s more of a thrill than traditional angling. Jim…
DULUTH, Minn. – One day after the Duluth City Council signed off on the demolition of the condemned Kozy Building, the former owner has launched a last-ditch effort to save the building from destruction. The case is now being considered by a St. Louis County judge. Former building owner, Eric Ringsred, has to post a $50,000 bond to save the…
CLOQUET, Minn. – A new Essentia Health clinic planned for Cloquet has been delayed. The $4.5 million facility was expected to open this summer. Officials tell us that’s now been pushed back to the fourth quarter of this year. The new clinic will be a little smaller than originally planned, but it’s still expected to provide the same services to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– Student veterans received a helping hand today during a unique event at UWS. Green Zone Training provides information to give Superior students knowledge of student veterans and their transitions back into civilian life on and off campus. The university says the event can help students find ways to connect with veteran students making the jump to the classroom…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– The lot for the future Cobblestone Hotel in Superior has been getting reminded of its past. It’s now just an empty lot. It’s the future site of the Cobblestone Hotel in Superior but because of debris left over from previous buildings that have stayed there, construction on the hotel remains delayed. Additional testing and soil corrections were needed…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the hype of the new Yoda-based show on Disney Plus, it looks like a baby Yoda has made its way to Duluth. This snow sculpture is located in the middle of a yard near Denfeld High School on 4th street. The baby Yoda is far from little. It appears to be holding a cup of soup…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wildwoods has officially obtained a novice wildlife rehabilitation permit. This allows the organization to rehabilitate orphaned animals and birds on a limited basis, and transport animals they are unable to care for. Wildwoods has not been able to accept animals since mid-October. The organization typically brings in about 1,800 to 2,000 animals per year. A novice permit…
DULUTH, Minn. – LSC hosted its student success day earlier today. About 50 information tables were at the event, which were focused on a variety of themes including career exploration, transfer options and personal wellness. “Being our community’s college, we like to draw in people from the community as well so community partners, our faculty and staff all come together…
VIRGINIA, Minn. — A Sunday evening fire at a home in Virginia on 3rd Street North has been ruled as arson, according to a press release from the Virginia Fire Department. A fire that happened on the property weeks before on January 15th has also been ruled as arson. The first fire left minimal damage to the property, but the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses sharply cut the number of jobs they advertised in December for the second straight month, an unusual sign of weakness in an otherwise healthy job market. The number of available positions dropped 5.4% to 6.4 million, a historically solid number, the Labor Department said Tuesday. There are still more open jobs than there are unemployed people,…
UPDATE: The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting at least one bullet struck the victim’s vehicle, breaking out the rear window and striking the front windshield. Search warrants were then executed at the suspect’s residence and the firearm, a long gun, believed to be involved in the incident, was recovered. The suspect admitted to using meth within 24 hours…
DULUTH, Minn.-Three Duluth men have been arrested after woman died in October from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. On Oct. 22, a 41-year-old Duluth woman had been found unconscious in her residence on the 1100 block of North Central Avenue. Lifesaving efforts by first responders from the Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance Service were unsuccessful….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – This bitter winter weather doesn’t help local horse enthusiasts get out on the trails, but that’s not stopping the Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance from thinking about warmer months ahead. The Alliance is set to host the second annual Classic Horse Movie Night Fundraiser, raising money for horse trails and education efforts on Thursday, February 13 at…
DULUTH, Minn.-CHUM is activating the warming centers at Gloria Dei and The Harmony Club for Wednesday and Thursday due to expected cold temperatures. On Wednesday, the warming centers will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. On Thursday, the Harmony Club will open at 8 p.m., but Gloria Dei will open at 9 p.m. because of choir practice. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Passing a bonding bill is the top job when the 2020 session of the Minnesota Legislature convenes this week. And it will be an important test in Minnesota’s experiment with divided government of whether both parties can cooperate for a second year in a row. Minnesota has the only Legislature where Democrats controls one house and Republicans control…
MANCHESTER, N.H.-Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s plans to keep defying expectations heading into Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Though she’s spent the last year behind the front-runners, Klobuchar has enjoyed a burst of momentum in the last few days thanks to a strong debate performance and infusion of cash. At a rally at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester on…
PLAINFIELD, Wis.-School district officials in Waushara County say a kindergarten student was killed and her sibling was injured when they were struck by a vehicle just before boarding a bus. The Tri-County Area School District says the children were hit along Highway 73 southeast of Plainfield just after 7 a.m. Monday. WLUK-TV reports district administrator Anthony Marinack says the bus…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a $206,793 grant that’ll allow the Duluth Police Department to continue dedicating an officer specifically for mental health calls. The officer is part of the Department’s Mental Health Unit based out of the DTA substation downtown. He works with people based on referrals from other officers and community members. Since the grant was…
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is the closest its ever been to tearing down the condemned Kozy building on East First Street. DEDA owns the building, and the Council voted to approve DEDA’s decision to demolish the building that’s sat vacant for nearly a decade. The council voted unanimously, 8-0 with Councilor Russ absent, to demolish the structure. But…
Fond Du Lac Reservation — Herb Fineday has been sewing for over 30 years. “I learned from watching my mother and picking it up, just watching her,” said Fineday. Fineday is the owner of Round Lake Traditions, a clothing shop located in the Brookston Community on the Fond Du Lac Reservation that sells Ojibwe-themed apparel. “I specialize in applique designs…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a manslaughter conviction of a Hibbing man who left his baby nephew home alone before a fire broke out. Jesse Bonacci-Koski, 27, left the home for several hours to use drugs the day of the 11-month-old’s death. He’s serving an eight-year prison sentence for the crime. Attorneys for Bonacci-Koski argued…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new era for the College of St. Scholastica was made official today. Dr. Barbara McDonald was inaugurated as the 13th president in the school’s 108-year history. McDonald grew up in Lebanon where she and her family lived and worked in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She also has experience serving colleges around Minnesota. St….
DULUTH, Minn. — Toddlers got to take part in a unique educational event at The Depot earlier today. The Trains and Toddlers program allows pre-school age kids and their parents to enjoy all kinds of train themed stories and crafts. Admission into the museum is half off during the event and museum members get in for free. The museum staff…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city council could also vote tonight to approve nearly $150,000 to move forward with the demolition of the old Kozy building in downtown Duluth. The fate of the building has been involved in an ongoing legal battle between the city and the former owner Eric Ringsred along with a group called “Respect Starts Here.” A district…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 16-foot teddy bear made out of snow in Hermantown is stealing a few hearts The giant bear was created by a Hermantown couple along with the help of a few neighbors. It goes by the name Theodore. The creation of the heart hugging bear began on Christmas Eve and took nearly six weeks to finish. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Studies show one in three teens will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is centered around continuing the conversation of an issue that isn’t often discussed and directly impacts so many in the Northland. A study was…
IRON RANGE-According to the Northland FireWire, firefighters from more than half a dozen Iron Range fire departments were on the scene of a house fire in Virginia Sunday night. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Third Street North. The blaze was in a vacant house. No injuries were reported. A cause for the fire…
DULUTH, Minn.-Today the Duluth City Council is considering the acceptance of a two-year $200,000 grant which will continue the position of a Duluth Police Officer who follows up with people experiencing a mental health crisis. This police officer is part of the DPD’s mental health unit (MHU) located in the DTA substation in downtown Duluth. The MHU is a diversion…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 10, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update
