(courtesy: Stearns County Sheriff’s Office) PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Officials are investigating a home explosion in Paynesville, Minnesota that – amazingly – left a man with only minor injuries. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, at about 8:43 a.m. Tuesday, Paynesville police received a report of an explosion at a home in the 500 block of Morningside Ave. When officers arrived, they…
(courtesy: Mesabi Daily News) VIRGINIA, Minn. – The St. Louis County Government Services Center building in Virginia has re-opened following an evacuation Wednesday morning due to a possible gas leak. In a recent press release officials said a transformer was damaged during the demolition of the Northland Office Building which caused a power outage in the downtown area as well…
POPLAR, Wisc. — A small Wisconsin town is now hosting local screams, “The Haunt”! In this week’s Great Outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us inside at Poplar Golf Course, to experience a new fear. Formally known as The Haunt at Wentworth, it’s moved just a few miles down the road. “We had the opportunity to move it here and…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources board has approved new regulations that change how the department measures bacterial contamination in water bodies. Currently the DNR measures the amount of fecal coliform in water bodies to determine the level of contamination. The new regulations require the department to measure the amount of e. coli in the water…
(AP PHOTO) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Turkey has informed the U.S. it will make “permanent” a five-day cease-fire in Syria. In response, he says he’s directing the lifting of economic sanctions on Turkey. Claiming success at the U.S.-brokered effort, Trump said Wednesday, “this was an outcome created by us.” The cease-fire required Kurdish forces formerly allied with…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Pack will be hosting its 6th annual Ladies Night in-store retail event at their Canal Park retail location on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The event is brought to the Northland region by Duluth Pack, local cidery, Wild State Cider and apparel partner, PrAna. “We are so proud for the sixth year in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northland’s only wildlife rehabilitation center is currently closed for rehab and triage services, meaning countless animals can no longer receive care at the facility located along West Arrowhead Road in Duluth. “It’s always been a dream of mine to do more with the environment and to work more with wildlife because I do believe that we…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather
(Bethany Baker/The Billings Gazette via AP) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence is making a pair of stops in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin to tout a pending trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. The Pence stops Wednesday in Marinette and Pleasant Prairie come after he traveled to Pennsylvania, another battleground state, on Monday. Pence was scheduled…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday on challenges by environmentalists and the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa to the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The groups want to overturn decisions by the Department of Natural Resources to grant the project a permit to mine, and a dam safety permit, and its…
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday’s storm brought high winds, which tore much of the Northland apart and ripped trees from their roots, which crashed onto houses, garages, and cars. The owner of Duluth Tree Service said he experienced call volumes like the peak of the season–at a time when they normally drop. He added that high winds aren’t the only thing that…
DULUTH, Minn.- Wind gusts weren’t as bad as they were yesterday in Duluth, but gusts did exceed forty miles per hour, which didn’t stop workers from putting up the lights on the Christmas tree down in Bayfield Park Tuesday. One of the workers we spoke with who has been doing this for 11 years, the bad weather doesn’t affect him….
DULUTH, Minn.- Life House in Duluth which provides homeless and street youth from ages 14-24 with support, housing, and a safe alternative opened it’s doors today to it’s new space called the Annex. The future education and employment program over at Life House on West First Street in downtown Duluth has a new home. After renovations to the former Cooper’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is assessing damage to the already torn-apart Lakewalk from previous storms and Brighton Beach, however the newly redesigned Lakewalk behind Fitger’s held up as designed. The city says Brighton Beach sustained the heaviest damages and was blocked off to the public as of Tuesday as the roadways need to be reinforced. “We will…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The storm affected more than just Duluth. Across the bridge in Superior, a section of Barker’s Island got flooded. Parking lots, sidewalks, and more were drowned in water, along with the big attraction, the SS Meteor. Quite a few people in the area told FOX 21 that the Meteor tried to float away Monday, as Barker’s Island dealt…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you feel you haven’t gotten the service you paid for from local business: Hicks Window and Door, you are asked to contact the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s office and Duluth Police are investigating the business, located on Martin Road in Duluth. According to authorities, several people reported paying thousands for window and other home…
DULUTH, Minn.- Twenty-five years ago this month, Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Company in West Duluth closed its doors. And last week, co-workers gathered to celebrate, and catch up with one another. Diamond Tool’s former office and factory employees gathered at Kom-On-Inn in West Duluth for a special anniversary. The local business at 4702 Grand Avenue began as Diamond Calk Horse…
DULUTH, Minn. – In the last three years major storms have come through the Twin Ports around this time. And now lake levels have become much of a problem. A professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lake Observatory says lake superior is about a foot deeper than its normal average. The professor says the increase in rain and…
DULUTH, Minn. – About 10,000 customer went without power at the height of Monday’s storm. Minnesota Power staff say they called in extra crews and they worked through the night to help restore the power. But Tuesday morning about 40 homes were still without power due to more than 10 power poles being broken. The communications specialist says during times…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians who are a hundred years old or older were celebrated at the Northland Senior Expo at the DECC. Five centenarians celebrated their birthdays together in the company of family and friends. Julien Berntson turned a hundred years old this month. He served in the army during World War Two and worked many years for the Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. – Park Point residents are concerned as flooding in and around their homes and businesses becomes more common. “It does seem to be happening like clockwork and that’s an alarming frequency,” said Rachel Mock, who lives on Park Point. There, hoses run from basements, draining the latest round of flooding from homes. “My sump pump runs continuously and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Canal Park isn’t the only area hit hard by yesterday’s storm. Spirit Lake Marina endured some flooding from the St. Louis River. This entire pier was flooded with water that rose from the St. Louis River. It’s a sight many say they have never seen before. Staff at spirit lake marina say some flooding is pretty common,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth business is under investigation by local law enforcement after receiving reports from customers who allege they paid the business for work that was never completed. According to the Duluth Police Department and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, they have received multiple reports from customers who say Hicks Window and Door was paid thousands of dollars…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Test results from the first year of a study indicate that ruffed grouse in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan can survive the West Nile virus. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday reported that samples from grouse shot by hunters last year found antibodies consistent with West Nile in about 13% of the birds sampled…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The National Guard is investigating allegations that Wisconsin commanders are trying to force a sergeant out of the service after he complained about sexual misconduct in his unit. Wisconsin Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jay Ellis’ complaint last year has triggered two federal investigations. Both probes are ongoing. Ellis has since alleged Guard officials have blocked…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Categories: Community, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized after a fall at his home in Plains, Georgia. A statement from The Carter Center says Jimmy suffered “a minor pelvic fracture” on Monday, but remains in good spirits and looks forward to recovering at home. Carter Center spokeswoman Deanne Congileo told The Associated Press that she had…
(photo: Minnesota DNR) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a huge muskie caught on Lake Vermilion is a new catch-and-release record. The DNR said Monday the 57 inch muskie weighed about 47 pounds and was caught by Corey Kitzmann in August. The prior muskellunge record was just shy of 57 pounds and was caught…
HIBBING, Minn.- On Monday Governor Tim Walz made a stop at the Hibbing Airtanker Base as part of his bonding tour, as the State of Minnesota has over $3 billion in available bonding capacity for 2020-2021. The Governor heard a bonding request form the Minnesota DNR’s Wildire Aviation Divison for $9.5 million to make repairs at the Hibbing Airtanker Base,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Another October storm has pummeled the Northland and brought heavy rains, winds, and downed trees. The city of Duluth held two emergency press conferences during the day. The evening press conference included updates from necessary agencies including Minnesota power. At the height of the storm about 9,000 customers were without power, but that number was close to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday’s storm brought waves that were a spectacle at times, and a hazard at others in Canal Park. But over on Park Point many were seeing water from the bay as a nuisance flooding their homes. “It’s just been a disaster for everybody who lives along the lake,” said Keith McLoughlin, who has lived on Park Point for…
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM’s food shelf is undergoing a more than 15,000 dollar transformation to become a Super Shelf Volunteers spent most of the day getting rid of the old to prepare for the new. They un-stocked and tore down shelves to make way for new ones to be built. A new meat cooler will also be brought in. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – A Judge for The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Duluth has approved a nearly $40million settlement against the Diocese of Duluth. The settlement is part of a resolution to sexual abuse claims against the diocese and 30 of its parishes. In the small courtroom, no seat went unfilled as survivors and their families waited to hear the approval…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has called for more street closures due to continued storms. According to the city, access has been closed to Park Point for non-residents. Duluth Police are checking identification before the Aerial Lift Bridge, but say residents are able to get home and leave Park Point if they choose. Additional street closures: 131st Avenue…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth has closed a portion of Canal Park Drive due to standing water. The city has also closed Buchanan and Morse Street for precautionary purposes. Brighton Beach has been closed to traffic and pedestrians and will remain closed until further notice. The city of Duluth is asking residents to stay away from the area around the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Heavy rains and strong winds have caused power outages for many Northlanders. According to the MN Power website over 11,000 customers are without power in the Duluth area as of 5:00 p.m. Minnesota Power says crews are out in full force working to restore power as soon as possible. As of 4 p.m., our crews are working…
DULUTH, Minn. – According to a recent Facebook post, the Duluth Superintendent has asked that KEY Zone be closed as early as possible due to inclement weather conditions. For the safety of KEY Zone families and staff, the Superintendent has asked that KEY Zone be closed at all locations as early as possible today. There have been trees taking out…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – A federal judge has approved a $40 million settlement between the Diocese of Duluth and dozens of people who say they were abused as children by priests. Judge Robert Kressel signed off on the settlement Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2015 and reached the settlement in May. The agreement also…
DULUTH, Minn. – A man escaped injury Monday afternoon after a tree and a power line crashed onto his truck. Strong winds across the Northland caused the power line and tree to fall near the Myers Wilkins Elementary school in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Officials on the scene said the man was in the truck when the pole fell but…
(photo: duluthharborcam.com) DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth says they are taking precautions as heavy rains and high winds are predicted to continue through the evening. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts are expected between 20 to 30 miles per hour, with the potential to reach as high as 50 miles per hour. A coastal flood advisory…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 21, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, midday update
DULUTH, Minn. – Bentleyville USA will flip on the lights for another year of holiday cheer Saturday, November 23. The need for volunteers is in high demand. Nathan Bentley, founder of Bentleyville USA, tells FOX 21 there are six weeks of work to be finished in a matter of four weeks. Volunteers are needed Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m….
CLOQUET, Minn. – The 28-year-old Minneapolis man arrested for shooting another man in the head during a funeral on the Fond du Lac reservation last week has been formally charged. According to court records, Shelby Gene Boswell, has been charged with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, fifth degree marijuana possession, felon convicted crime of violence firearm violation, first…
DULUTH, Minn. – For the 10th year, Eastridge Community Church in Duluth is proud to host their annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event. The fun is happening Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Church is located at 3727 West Arrowhead Road in Duluth. The event features trick-or-treating, games, food, and much more! Trunk-or-Treat is free and open to the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 21, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update
(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling the Republican-controlled Legislature into a special session to take up a pair of gun control measures that GOP leaders have been unwilling to debate. The move Evers announced Monday does not force Republicans to debate or vote on the bills. But it does give Democrats…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections almost doubled the overtime it paid prison staff in the past year because of a chronic staff shortage. The state’s DOC data shows it paid $12.3 million for more than 262,000 hours of overtime during fiscal year 2019. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that’s up from the year before…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources board is poised to move forward on extensive rewrites of Wisconsin’s water pollution regulations that could cost well-users, farmers and wastewater treatment plants millions of dollars. The department has proposed restricting manure in areas prone to pollution; establishing limits for polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking and surface water; and…
