Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, Headlines, midday update, News, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers wants to set a minimum age for purchasing vaping products and raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine. The group led by Republican state Sen. Howard Marklein has introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of vaping products to anyone under 21. The bill also would move…
DULUTH, Minn. – Have you ever wanted to be a part of a live studio audience for a local television show? On Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28 you have the chance to do so in Duluth. Season Two of Twin Ports Tonight hosted by Andrew Kirov will air in October on WDSE-WRPT throughout the Northland region. Twin Ports…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Four people were injured Monday night during a single vehicle crash in the Enger Park neighborhood. Authorities say the vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old male, left the road in the 1400 Block of West Skyline Boulevard around 9:38 p.m. The driver and three adult passengers suffered minor injuries. Police say the driver was not impaired, but was…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it must repay the federal government an estimated $48 million that it paid to ineligible chemical dependency treatment providers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ordered the state in May to cease the payments to as many as 100 inpatient providers classified as “institutions for mental diseases.”…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes you just need somewhere to put all the things you don’t need anymore. Well “S&J’s Everything” on London Road can help, giving new meaning to the phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” “Our niche is if we don’t have it we can get it. If we can’t get it, you don’t need it,” said co-owner Scott…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Wells Fargo Stagecoach returned to the Twin Ports for the second year in a row to support Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity home-building in our region. A $20,000 check was presented by Wells Fargo to the Habitat for Humanity at their new center in Superior. The bank is also donating time to the cause, as about…
DULUTH, Minn. -Many colleges and universities in the Twin Ports have already welcomed thousands of students back to campus. Thanks to the return of thousands of students many businesses in the area are already feeling the impacts. Many students at University of Minnesota Dulut have already been on campus for a few days now. “I love school so it’s a…
Emergency repairs forced the closure of the largest of the Soo Locks on Monday, causing some concern for the Duluth-Superior Port. The Poe Lock was closed for repairs for 12 hours. This cased delays in port shipping, including two thousand-footers waiting to get through at Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. According to Jayson Hron of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, this…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday night the Duluth City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Mayor Emily Larson’s choice for the city’s next Fire Chief, Shawn Krizaj. Krizaj has been with the Duluth Fire Department for almost 22 years, starting as a firefighter and working his way up to Deputy Chief. Most recently he became Acting Chief in April, when Dennis Edwards…
WISCONSIN,- Republican Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin’s 7th District has abruptly announced he’s resigning from office. Duffy said he needs to spend more time with his family as the baby he and his wife are expecting in Late October is having heart complications. 47-year-old Duffy, a former cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” landed the 7th district seat…
One man was rescued from the St. Louis River in Duluth on Monday afternoon after falling out of his canoe, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. The man fell out of the canoe near the Spirit Lake Marina at about 2:30 p.m. He swam to Clough Island before emergency personnel got the call to rescue him about an…
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College also welcomed students back for their first day of classes. Free treats were offered to help students meet others on campus. LSC staff were also on hand to help students find their way to class. “You can tell there is some excitement but a little bit of nervousness, but at the same time you…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new flight service to Denver could be added to the Duluth Airport’s schedule in the future. Airport officials have applied for a grant through the department of transportation to help fund the western hub. The grant is worth $750,000. An additional 250,000 will come from local businesses that would benefit from the Denver flight. The total…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin in Congress, is resigning next month. Duffy posted on his Facebook page Monday that he is resigning on Sept. 23 to spend more time with his family. Duffy says that he recently learned that his ninth child due in October has a heart condition and “will need…
DULUTH, Minn.-All this week local kids can participate in Fun Days at the Duluth YMCA where they can take part in swimming lessons, gym games, along with numerous outdoor activities. Staff from the program say it’s a really good option for parents as summer camps wind down leaving parents in a bind for childcare. “This morning I was in the…
DULUTH, Minn.-Earlier today the newest St. Louis County Commissioner was sworn into office. Keith Musolf defeated Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher earlier this month to fill the vacant seat left by Pete Stauber, who was elected to Congress. Musolf said he’s excited to be able help those he represents, especially when it comes to issues such as childcare and the budget….
PILLAGER, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in northern Minnesota say a freight train struck and killed a man over the weekend. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was notified Saturday morning that the train hit a person who was walking on the tracks west of Pillager. Deputies and first responders arrived and found a 36-year-old man dead at the scene. The train…
DULUTH, Minn. – Multiple crews responded to a water emergency near the Spirit Lake Marina and Campground on the St. Louis River Monday afternoon. According to a city spokesperson, rescue efforts began around 2:30 p.m. Authorities say a man and woman were canoeing near the marina when the male fell out of the canoe. The male was found safely on…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A top leader at Minnesota’s largest state agency has resigned for a second time, just weeks after she rescinded her original resignation. Deputy Commissioner Claire Wilson’s last day at the Department of Human Services will be Friday. As first reported by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Acting Commissioner Pam Wheelock made the announcement in an email to…
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) – A shipping lock that enables cargo vessels to move between Lake Huron and Lake Superior has closed temporarily for repairs. Beverly McCready of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was closed around 8 a.m. EDT Monday and is expected to reopen at 6:30 p.m. She…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s ordered state agencies to be prepared to legalize recreational marijuana next year if the Legislature approves a bill. But Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he’ll block the bill in the Republican-controlled chamber. Walz tells Minnesota Public Radio News that he’s relying on supporters to continue pushing for legalization….
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CHICAGO (AP) – Health officials say the number of severe breathing illnesses reported in people who vape has grown to nearly 200 in 22 states. Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the new figures Friday and confirmed that an adult in Illinois is being counted as the first death in the investigation. An Illinois official said…
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Join FOX 21’s Viktoria Capek and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 26, 2019. Categories: News, News – Latest News
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A man who pushed for Minnesota’s hands-free driving law says he wants to take his fight to Wisconsin. Thomas Goetz lost his pregnant daughter to an alleged distracted driver in February 2016 near Stillwater. Goetz spent the next three years lobbying Minnesota lawmakers to make it illegal for drivers to use a cellphone or other…
DULUTH, Minn.- The new Vineyard Church in the Congdon Park neighborhood threw a barbecue to get to know its East End neighbors better. The church has been in the community for a little over a year after merging with the Duluth Congregational Church. So on Sunday they hosted a barbecue with a bouncy house, facepainting and other activities to meet…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating an attempted robbery that left a man seriously injured. Police say the 26-year-old victim fell into the creek near the 500 block of Lincoln Park Drive while running away from the suspects. Investigators believe the suspects are known to the victim. No arrests had been made Sunday. The victim’s injuries are not life…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police have made an arrest in a home invasion, robbery and auto theft. The suspect is a 32-year-old man from Duluth who was in jail Sunday held on preliminary charges of burglary, kidnapping, robbery and auto theft. His name will be released when formal charges are filed. The crime happened Aug. 22 around 10 p.m. on…
ESKO, Minn.- If you think tractors are sexy, then you’ll fit right in at the Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor Show in Esko. “You’re not gonna be able to take your 25 ton steam engine and drive it down Superior Street for a car show, y’know,” said Ryan Hansen, President of Lakehead Harvest. For 58 years the show has…
DULUTH, Minn.- The local American Legion chapter celebrated their group expanding at the Shriner Center in Duluth this afternoon. About a dozen new post officers were sworn into different positions. Friends and family were were invited to share in the celebration with music and food as well as learn what the American Legion does for the community, including how they help…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the second day of the Far West Days celebration in Gary New Duluth. The event has been bringing out the community around Commonwealth Avenue for nine years to bounce in bouncy houses, pet some alpaca llamas, and shop from about 25 local vendors. “I think it’s having a sense of community, everybody coming together,” said Mary…
DULUTH, Minn.- As many college students across the country are celebrating the start of a new school year, these 28 College of St. Scholastica students are celebrating the end of their educational journey. After two years the 28 white-coated students are done being students as they transition to become the first physician assistants out of the College of St. Scholastica….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Paddles up, paddles out, paddles in the water; Racers from around the world took it to Lake Superior Saturday for the 18th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival on Barker’s Island. Dragon-boating is different from other paddling sports like canoeing because it takes a team effort to get a two thousand pound boat moving. “The real way to do…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a party on Saturday afternoon for neighbors and community members living near Jefferson Street in Duluth. A double celebration for the annual Jefferson Street Block Party and the thirty year anniversary for the Loaves & Fishes nonprofit. People came out and enjoyed food on the grill, listened to music and got to know their neighbors with games…
DULUTH, Minn.- The roar of about 40 bike engines out of the Black Bear Casino parking lot as the 3rd Annual Syd’s Angels Bikers Against Bullies Rally took off on their 128 mile ride. The bikers ride to raise awareness of bullying in the Northland. “You look at bikers, wearing leather, get the long beards, look intimidating,” said Commander Jason…
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Authorities announced Saturday they have arrested the man wanted for the double murder of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Friday, police said it was believed Dylan Bennett had fled the state and country to Cancun, Mexico after the murders. His parents, retired NFL player Barry Bennett, 63, and his wife Carol Bennett, 66, were found dead…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday the Carlton County Historical Society unveiled a new handmade sign outside of their building in Cloquet. The historical society only recently moved into their new location. Friday the new sign was placed out front celebrating the natural beauty of the county. A few members were on hand to meet the creator of the sign. “In Carlton…
DULUTH, Minn. – The class of 2023 is getting settled at University of Minnesota-Duluth and Friday at Malosky Stadium more than 2000 freshmen gathered together for the first time. The transition to college can be difficult so the school is doing what they can to help. Speakers gave their words of wisdom to the young freshmen who might be nervous….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The 2019 Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at Barker’s Island in Superior with opening ceremonies, music, and fireworks. This year’s event welcomes 60 boats and over 1,200 paddlers. The first night of the festival includes teams practicing and honing their skills because some teams have never paddled together. “We are trying to help out the homeless this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth’s NorShor Theater is on a national search to find an artistic director. The newly added position is part of the expansion plans at the Duluth Playhouse. Now, Executive director Christine Seitz also plays the role of NorShor Artistic Director. But as the Playhouse continues to grow, the organization felt it was time to divide the roles….
ESKO, Minn. – The Lakehead Harvest Show Reunion brings turn of the century tractors and hundreds of people together in Esko. Fox 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there. Categories: Features, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday, veterans from around the area came to Bayfront Festival Park to learn about local organizations that are able to help them. The annual “Stand Down for Veterans” event serves as a way to let veterans know about the services available to them for issues like VA benefits, housing support, and healthcare. Organizers say often times veterans aren’t…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.-The big slide at the Minnesota State Fair is turning 50 years old. It first opened in 1969, and the family who built the slide has 42 others across the country. Management says, it’s fun for the entire family. “It’s definitely a ride everybody can enjoy,” said Izzy Barona, manager of the slide. “From an 80-year-old grandmother to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety have been traveling around the state on a listening tour to get community input. The DPS is conducting these listening sessions to answer the question of what type of men and women should be hired to increase the level of trust in law enforcement On this tour The DPS has…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Drivers may have noticed something missing from the National Weather Service site in Hermantown. Crews spent most of the day removing the large white dome to replace the radar’s pedestal with a newly refurbished one. The pedestal is what helps move the radar in multiple directions to get weather coverage of about 200 miles. The National Weather…
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says products coming from China that were slated to be hit with a 10% tariff on Sept. 1 will now face a 15% tariff. Trump also says goods and products currently being taxed at 25% will be taxed at 30% starting Oct. 1. Trump’s comments come after China said it…
