Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 10, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota lawmakers are trying to get their hands around skyrocketing drug costs and the pharmaceutical industry that sets the prices. Bills are moving to tackle the problem, from anti-price gouging efforts to new reporting requirements for drug companies when prices spike. Minnesota Public Radio reports that nearly all those bills have been tucked into House and Senate budget…
DULUTH, Minn.-Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is making a return trip to Duluth this summer. He’s set to perform at the DECC Symphony Hall July 25. Tickets will go on sale May 17 at 10 a.m. They range in price from $65 to $150. For more information, visit this website. Categories: News, News – Latest News Tags: duluth, News
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 10, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. Authorities say 15-year-old D’zhae Tomaz Goodwin is 5’5”, 130 pounds with hazel eyes and a scar on his left eyebrow. The teen has pierced ears with diamond studs. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen in; however he usually…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Authorities in Minnesota say skeletal remains found in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are human. The remains were found in late April at a campsite belonging to a New Mexico man who planned to spend the winter in the woods. Jordan Grider of Moriarty, New Mexico, an experienced outdoorsman, gave his family the general location…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Bus Bike Walk initiative continued with a one day pop–up bike shop at Wade Bowl Park. The Zeitgeist Community partnered with mechanics from Ski Hut, The Bike Cave and Community Action Duluth to fix people’s bikes for free. The pop–up was a way to push people to make the small fixes on their bikes necessary to keep them…
DULUTH, Minn. – North Homes Children and Family Services is celebrating the grand opening of their new location after expanding its reach to offer quality mental health care for youth in the Northland. The Grand Rapids based nonprofit started its service in Duluth in 2011. The organization provides counseling and therapy sessions to youth. They also offer families help with…
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is warning people to follow posted trail signs. This comes after somebody drove their truck on a trail at Hawk Ridge creating a mess of damage that will be costly to fix. “There’s about 200 yards that were impacted with his tires that were sunken into the trail and so we are working…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Coffee Company will soon have a presence in Canal Park. They are expanding to have a location inside the Ripple Bar adjacent to Hoops Brewing, planning to open June 1st. Duluth Coffee will operate there from 6 a.m. until the Ripple Bar opens in the late afternoon. Owner Eric Faust said he’s excited to bring the world…
DULUTH, Minn.- Multiple school shootings have rocked the nation recently. In order to help stop those threats, UMD Engineering students have created groundbreaking technology to help law enforcement in situations like those. Eight colleges competed with UMD in the Air Force Research Lab Design Challenge. UMD Students won by creating a new Active Threat Emergency System, a victory despite the…
DULUTH, Minn.- You probably already received the bags in the mail. They’re for this Saturday, when Northlanders can help their fellow neighbors with the 27th Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. People are asked to leave bags with non-perishable, unexpired, unopened food by your mailboxes by 9 a.m. Saturday for letter carriers to collect for local food shelves….
DULUTH, Minn. – Kids with disabilities can often be bound by obstacles, but doors are opening to new opportunities thanks to the 2019 Arrowhead Youth Games. The annual day camp welcomes kids with disabilities from schools across the Northland to help them discover ways to keep an active lifestyle. Each year nearly 300 kids visit the University of Minnesota Duluth…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Wisconsin Tourism deputy secretary stopped in Superior to visit a few popular attractions First on the agenda, was Wisconsin point. The Superior Chamber of Commerce along with mayor Jim Paine accompanied the tourism department to show them the beauty and the new features of the visitor destination. The…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republicans have voted to reject Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposals to accept federal Medicaid expansion, legalize medical marijuana and increase the state minimum wage. The Legislature’s GOP-controlled budget committee on Thursday voted along party lines to kill those proposals and dozens of other Evers initiatives. The vote came on the first meeting day of the…
(AP Photo)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is urging voters to pressure Republican lawmakers not to kill his Medicaid expansion plan. The Republican-controlled budget committee was to vote Thursday on removing Medicaid expansion and a host of Evers’ other priorities from his two-year spending plan. The vote would kill those priorities for now, but they could be…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The FAA is investigating a private plane crash near the Moose Lake Airport that killed the pilot, who was believed to be the only person on board. Authorities tell us the single engine propeller plane was expected to take off from the Moose Lake Airport at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and land at the Crystal Airport…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Residents in a Superior apartment building will not be able to return to the effected apartment following reports of a structure fire at 1528 Ogden Avenue Thursday morning. According to the Superior Dire Department crews were called to the location around 5:17 a.m. where they discovered light smoke and smoldering insulation in the attic. Officials say the…
DULUTH, Minn. – A record breaking May snow storm has left over 2,000 people without power throughout the region. According to the Lake Country Power outage map, roughly 2,237 customers are still without power as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday. In a recent Twitter post the company said, “All available crews are assisting to help restore power for more than 2,000…
SHAWANO, Wis. (AP) – A man was arrested after authorities say he came to the police department to claim a methamphetamine-filled backpack he had left at a northeastern Wisconsin library. A staffer at Shawano County Library found the backpack Monday and turned it over to police. Prosecutors say there were three small bags of meth inside, along with a martial…
DULUTH, Minn. – Keller Williams Realty of Duluth is looking for your help to make Lester Park sparkle Thursday, May 9. The day is also known as RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate. The annual celebration happens on the second Thursday of May. RED Day serves as a way to make a difference in the lives of others and bettering…
CARLTON, Minn.-Authorities are searching for a small plane that went missing in eastern Minnesota. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the Mooney M20J single-engine plane filed a flight plan with the Federal Aviation Administration for a Wednesday trip from the Moose Lake Carlton County Airport to the Crystal Airport in the Twin Cities. The plane was scheduled to land in…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 9, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – A competitive dance team in Superior gets special honors, taking home an award recognizing them for showing passion for dance onstage and off. Sterling Silver Studio is lined with trophies, and team group pictures on the walls. One team highlights the new perspective the studio is giving to dance, it’s an all-abilities team. “We take a different…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary-New Duluth Dog Park is being renamed to honor fallen Duluth police K-9 Haas for his sacrifice. Haas was shot and killed during a domestic incident in January. The Gary-New Duluth Development Alliance is renaming the dog park to also show support for the Duluth Police Department. A plaque designed especially to recognize the fallen K-9 will…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a perfect Wednesday afternoon for being inside reading at the West Duluth Branch Library. Kids got a chance to practice their reading skills out loud to a very relaxed listener – a licensed therapy dog, named Moe. “Some are a little bit reluctant reading and often feel judged by human audiences and a dog is a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Public Golf Courses are now $2.4 million in debt. The city’s recommendations, which the Parks and Recreation Commission passed with a 6-2 vote on Wednesday, would scale back the 27 holes at Lester Park Golf Course to 18 to make way for housing. Plans would also improve the infrastructure at Enger Park Golf Course. Among the proposed…
DULUTH, Minn.- As snow is falling, the Charter boats in the Minnesota Slip are docked. The Charter fishing season in Duluth is already underway. The owner of Happy Hooker Charters, one of the longest running charters in the city, said they’re receiving bookings at double the pace of last year, no matter the nasty weather blanketing the Northland now. “So…
Duluth, Minn. – April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but that has not been the case as inches of heavy snow fell in the Northland on Wednesday. Take a look at the snow falling outside of Fitger’s on East Superior Street. Categories: News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced that 1,927 drivers in the state of Minnesota have been cited for using their phones behind-the-wheel during a three-week period in April. The DPS said the three-week timeframe was part of a statewide law enforcement campaign from April 8th to the 30th to crack down on distracted driving. Some of…
DULUTH, Minn. – Students from both Lake Superior College and local high schools got the chance to battle it out today during the 16th Annual Robot War Competition. A total of 15 teams competed one on one in a tournament style battle at LSC’s downtown center. All of which were fighting to be the last robot standing. Over the last…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Today, those in the music department at Wisconsin-Superior filled the Yellowjacket Union with a different kind of music. At the end of each semester, music students get together to play some jazz as students can listen to something different while they prepare for finals next week. Sawyer Jones, a student at UWS, says “I think its just a…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a cold and snowy forecast, but come this weekend, Minnesota fishermen will be hitting the waters as the 2019 season kicks off Saturday. As the opener approaches the rush is on to get fishing supplies. Some always wait until the last minute, but weather has also played a huge role in the shopping delay. Russ Francicso, Owner…
DULUTH, Minn. – Those suffering with chronic pain can face a difficult situations, especially when it comes to managing it. The Minnesota-based Juniper Network held a training session at the Mesabi building on West First Street in Duluth. They taught volunteers how to work with pain patients who face multiple issues including self empowerment and how to keep an active…
(courtesy: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. ) DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company will be hosting their annual Festiversary celebration on Saturday, May 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The block party-style celebration will feature live music on two stages, food, family activities, and of course plenty of beer. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate intelligence committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr., calling him in to answer questions about his 2017 testimony. That’s according to a person familiar with the subpoena who discussed it on condition of anonymity. The committee has renewed interest in talking to President Donald Trump’s eldest son after Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified earlier this…
WASHINGTON (AP) -The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress, escalating the legal battle with the Trump administration over access to special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. The committee voted 24-16 to hold Barr in contempt after the Justice Department rejected House Democrats’ demands for the full Mueller report and the underlying evidence….
(DNR) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Officials say seven deer tested positive for a fatal brain disease at a central Minnesota farm where a herd of whitetails was euthanized. But the Minnesota Board of Animal Health says officials found 13 decomposed deer at the Crow Wing County farm when they arrived to euthanize the captive herd last month. The Star…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department has released more details regarding the Superior Middle School being placed on lockdown Tuesday morning. According to police, the school was locked down after a knife fell out of a student’s clothing while playing in the gym. The child admitted to having the knife and also pointed out another knife in the gym….
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Assembly Republicans with prisons in their districts are complaining about Democratic Gov. Tony Evers decision to grant temporary raises at only six institutions. Nineteen Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to Evers on Wednesday saying the raises aren’t fair and compensation should be addressed through the state budget. Evers’ state budget calls for…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – A resident was reported missing from an adult foster care home in Canosia Township on Sunday. Julian Daniel Decoux was last seen outside the home Sunday afternoon according to staff members. A search was conducted by deputies and volunteers from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office aided by canines and aerial drones, but Decoux was…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – With the Minnesota fishing opener on Saturday, May 11 and more humans enjoying area lakes, it’s time to once again talk turtle conservation. It’s also important to remember we often share rural roads with these interesting reptiles. Melanie Michaels with the Lake Superior Zoo stopped by the FOX 21 Studios Wednesday to share a few reminders in this…
HIBBING, Minn. – All Hibbing area schools were placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday morning due to the arrest of a juvenile male that attends the Hibbing High School. Hibbing police say officers were dispatched to the 2600 Block of 6th Avenue East for a disturbance call. During their investigation, officers learned one of the parties involved in the incident…
LONDON (AP) — Tired but beaming, Meghan and Prince Harry showed the public their baby son’s face for the first time on Wednesday, and also revealed his name: Archie. The royal couple said their son, seventh in line to the British throne, is named Archibald Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. They have not chosen a grander title for the baby, who is not…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – A mistrial has been declared in the case of a Rochester man accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in a confrontation over a traffic accident. Twenty-six-year-old Alexander Weiss was on trial for second-degree murder in the death of Muhammed Rahim on Jan. 14, 2018. Weiss claimed self-defense, saying Rahim confronted him following the collision. The…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – It’s a busy week for the talented musical performers at UWS as they have two upcoming concerts this week. One of them is taking place across the bridge in Duluth. The UW-Superior Orchestra will close out its season performing Mozart’s Requiem along with showcasing the winners of the 2019 Orchestra Concerto Competition. The concert is taking place…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, weather
