DULUTH, Minn.- Those who have lost their lives or been injured on the job, were honored today during a special ceremony in Duluth. The annual event held at the Duluth Labor Temple included community leaders, elected officials, and union members who talked about the need for safe work places so that families don’t have to deal with the suffering of…
CARLTON, Minn. – The Carlton School District is undergoing some budget reductions due to possible declining enrollment and the uncertainty of state funding. More than 25 third-grade students are projected to be enrolled for the 2019–2020 school year at South Terrace Elementary. The third graders will now exist under one class instead of two to reduce costs. The district…
CARLTON, Minn. – It may have been a damp day today, but as warm and dry temperatures start to spread across Minnesota the Department of Natural Resources is expanding a burn restriction for multiple counties around the Northland. The burn restriction now bans the burning of brush and yard waste for more than 40 Minnesota counties until further notice. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine will give his State of the City address tonight. It’s happening at the UWS Yellow Jacket Union at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Paine says he has spent the last few weeks meeting with city councilors and department heads in order to make priorities this year a collaborative. This will be Mayor Paine’s second State…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to sign a bill into law for the first time, enacting a proposal barring the term “mental retardation” from state agency rules and regulations. Even though the bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support, the Democratic Evers and Republicans who control the Legislature still bickered over the issue. That’s because Evers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards’ request for an omnibus hearing waiver was granted in court today and his new omnibus hearing has been rescheduled for next month. Edwards has been charged with two counts of driving while impaired in the third degree. According to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County Court, Edwards was pulled…
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The tradition of releasing balloons at weddings, birthdays and memorials may soon get deflated by lawmakers in more than half a dozen states. Environmental groups want to put the kibosh on the tradition that has the unintended consequence of hurting the environment and threatening wildlife. Helium-filled balloons can travel for hundreds of miles before returning to…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, April 29, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
(Cedric Hohnstadt via AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The jury that will deliberate the fate of a Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who had called 911 has been instructed to consider the case without the benefit of hindsight. Mohamed Noor is on trial for murder and manslaughter in the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a dual citizen…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tickets are currently on sale for the 62nd Duluth Lions Pancake Day fundraiser. The annual event is happening Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. inside Pioneer Hall at the DECC. 2019 Pancake Day Chair Pat Swenson said the Duluth Lions hope to serve 12,000 people and raise $ 70,000.00 this year to allow the organization to continue…
DULUTH, Minn. – Tutors are in high demand inside Duluth Public Schools. Duluth schools are currently looking for 29 literacy tutors and five math tutors for the 2019-2020 school year according to Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps. Minnesota is reported to have one of the largest achievement gaps in the nation, heightening the need for literacy and math tutors in schools throughout…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republicans open to a compromise with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Medicaid expansion are looking at ways to accept the federal funding without appearing to cave on the issue. Talks are ongoing even as Republican legislative leaders remain opposed to full expansion. Evers is also publicly refusing to bend from his full expansion proposal, despite…
DULUTH, Minn. – A juvenile male has been arrested in connection to the April 23 shooting incident that occurred at the 2100 block of West 3rd Street. Authorities say the 16-year-old male was arrested in the area of 27th Avenue West and Michigan Street on Sunday around 7:35 p.m. The male is waiting to be formally charged on robbery and…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left one person with non-life threatening injuries. The shooting happened Sunday around 5 p.m. on the 100 block of 10th Street South in Virginia. Three gun shots were heard in that area, according to authorities. Witnesses observed a newer white extended cab Dodge truck speeding away…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The body of a missing Superior man was recovered from the Middle River Sunday afternoon about a mile south from the mouth at Lake Superior. Anthony Puckett, Sr. was last seen Saturday April 20 at a residence near Highway 13 and the Middle River. He was reported as a missing person to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office late Monday…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, April 29, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center held its annual Spring Soiree and biggest fundraiser of the year at Clyde Iron Works Sunday. Those attending could bid in silent auctions or just donate money to the rehab center. It helps orphaned and injured animals. Volunteers shared some of their biggest success stories from the past year and loved getting to tell their…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival. From Sunday to Sunday local musicians will perform in venues all over the Twin Ports. For some young musicians, the Lake Superior Zoo is the perfect venue to get started. “8 days, 200 bands and 68… I should know this. 68– 58 venues,” Homegrown production coordinator Scott…
PROCTOR, Minn.- High School students who excelled in the performing arts were recognized in Proctor, and given some support for their futures. The Bluebird Foundation presented 11 area High School students with awards, and grants as high as $750. Students entered in categories like music, dance, theater, and entrepreneurship. “I think the arts and everything don’t really get highlighted at…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- With summer just a few months away, the Superior YMCA helped kids get a healthy head start. They hosted Healthy Kids Day on Sunday. Families could come and enjoy free swimming, bouncy houses, healthy snacks, and more to prepare for a fit summer. “To encourage families and kids to come out and be healthy and create healthy habits…
DULUTH, Minn.- For this year’s 2nd Annual Skyline Parkway Spring Cleanup, volunteers attacked the garbage down Skyline Parkway between Haines Road and Highland Street. The wind and rustling of leaves mixes with the rustling of plastic bags, and the deep crinkle of soda cans. “We’re just gonna keep doing the garbage cleanup,” said one young volunteer. A sea of neon…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- About 50 volunteers came together to cleanup the SS Meteor Whaleback Ship at Barker’s Island in Superior. Washing, painting the hull, and renovating the bedrooms gets the ship ready for tours starting May 18th. “It’s awesome to have this many people come out and work on this because it takes a great volunteer effort for this huge ship…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday, protestors rallied outside the Douglas County Courthouse in Superior, voicing their concerns about the Husky Energy Refinery Rebuild. Recently, Husky announced they will continue using the controversial chemical Hydrogen fluoride after rebuilding the refinery which exploded a year ago. Protestors said it’s time to do away with the chemical, and the refinery, as a whole. “No…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 30th year, runners and walkers took over the streets of Duluth to complete the Fitger’s 5K Run and Walk, benefitting the Young Athletes Foundation. The chilly race warms athletes up to run 26 miles at Grandma’s Marathon in June. The airhorn sends off the first wave of runners, who take-off like a stampede. Runners of all…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland welcomed home one of their own. Roger Reinert, a former Minnesota state senator and current navy officer returned from 11 months of combat in Afghanistan with a message for his civilian friends. “Roger Reinert is a great friend, fellow runner, fellow service member and somebody who I’ve grown to love over many years of friendship,” Audra Flanagan…
DULUTH, Minn.- For those who prefer to get around on two wheels, Duluth’s bike swap may be worth checking out. The 13th annual Continental Ski & Bike ‘Bike Swap’ started with more than 700 bikes for sale from the community. 600 hundred of them sold within the first few hours. 25% of sales go to United Way and Animal Allies…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings player and Duluth native C. J. Ham received an honor of a lifetime today at Denfield High School. With little prior knowledge, Ham was joined by his parents for the unveiling of a mural dedicated to his time with the Vikings and as a student of Denfeld High School. Posted above the schools trophy display,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today, we got a first look at how the CityView Flats apartments are coming along in downtown Duluth. While the expected date to open still is October of 2019 for the building consisting of more than one hundred units, the builders have experience some set backs due to multiple issues including the weather. Marshall Jackson, Managing Member CityView…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Longtime Engwall Florist and Gifts owner Rod Saline has announced that fifty percent of his business will be sold. Saline who is starting his forty-sixth year at the Hermantown business said its time to slow down, but he will still own the flower portion of the business while the gift side is being sold to Duluthian Betty Eklund,…
DULUTH, Minn.- And as one door opens, another door closes. The taxi service Yellow Cab recently announced they were shutting down after being open for nearly a century, but now it’s been saved by an existing cab company in Duluth, as they have bought it out. Cabs have taken a huge hit since ride sharing operations like Uber and Lift…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The husky explosion will go down in Northland history, especially for the many emergency responders who are now grateful for how things turned out. “That initial call we immediately knew it was something serious,” said Superior Fire Chief Steve Panger. Multiple police, fire and disaster response crews from both Minnesota and Wisconsin sprang into action moments after…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior residents and emergency responders remember the explosion and fire that shook Superior Apr. 26, 2019, as Husky energy makes plans to move forward. Nearly 30 thousand people were evacuated. Not even three miles down the road from the Husky refinery, University of Wisconsin Superior students Laura Beres and Jocelyn Hassing remeber the moment they were told to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Twenty five different shops and restaurants participated in this year’s first downtown arts walk featuring musicians and artists alike. One local artist whose pieces fill Duluth Fine Pianos was in attendance to enjoy the evening. “There are so many fabulously talented and diverse artists in Duluth and it’s really really wonderful that this collective has come together,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Community activists are using the anniversary to remember what they’ve learned since the Husky fire. Many of those present at Zion Lutheran Church in Superior are worried about the refinery’s continued use of Hydrogen Fluoride. They think the refinery’s use of the chemical is careless. “There are so many passionate people and so many people with both answers…
DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, the Disabled American Veterans conference took place at the downtown Duluth Holiday Inn. At nearly 100 years old, the DAV says they have a simple purpose, to fulfill the promises of men and women who served before, and take care of veterans. The DAV assists nearly 20,000 disabled veterans in Minnesota. At this year’s convention, a…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police department is asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for vandalism at Wade Bowl Park on Wednesday night. Authorities says all four sides of the warming shack at the park are covered in graffiti. Police also say it will possibly cost the city several hundred dollars to paint over and clean up…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Many of us will never forget the fear and nervousness as the evacuation zone continued to grow last year on April 26th Husky Refinery explosion. The National Weather Service in Duluth and Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot closely forecasted the winds strength and direction that quickly carried the thick, possibly toxic, heavy black smoke southward. Winds were…
DULUTH, Minn.-The final suspect in the 2017 murder of a UMD student was sentenced today. Twenty-eight–year–old Xavier Haywood was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison after being found guilty of aiding an offender in the murder of William Grahek. Prosecutors say three men entered Grahek’s home looking to steal cash and drugs. When the plan went wrong Grahek was…
BOUNDARY WATERS-U.S. Forestry Service Officers are reporting that human remains have been found near a campsite where a missing man from New Mexico was last camped. Police say that no foul play is suspected in the incident. On Oct. 22, 2018, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies received a call to check on a vehicle that was parked at the Sioux…
DULUTH, Minn. – A three car accident occurred at eighth avenue east and second street in Duluth. There were no injuries. The intersection is one that has seen accidents before according to residents who live at the corner. Residentsat the scene blame the accident on what they call a dangerous two-way stop. Categories: News, News – Latest News
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says the U.S. has decided to withdraw its support for a treaty regulating the multibillion-dollar global arms trade. Trump said Friday that he has decided to revoke the United States’ status as a signatory of the Arms Trade Treaty regulating international trade in conventional weapons, including small arms, battle tanks, combat…
PINE CITY, Minn. — If the long winter has had you feeling cooped up, grab your over under shotgun and head on over to Wings North; where pheasant hunting is still underway, even though it’s the off-season. In this weeks Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot learns how to pheasant hunt and also gets her shot at clay trap pigeon…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The public comment period is now open in Wisconsin on the proposal to move ahead with the Nemadji Trail Energy Center. The Nemadji Trail Energy Center is a natural gas–fired power plant that’s in the works in Superior. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved it in a 3–2 vote at the end of October, so the two organizations…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 26, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather
(courtesy: Office of Gov. Tim Walz)DULUTH, Minn. – The Star Tribune reports they obtained a letter of reprimand Thursday that Gov. Tim Walz sent to the commissioner of the IRRRB following controversy over the hiring of former state legislator Joe Radinovich. According to the tribune, the letter to Mark Phillips reads in part, “I expect you to model openness, transparency,…
HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing Police Department will be conducting a Community Level 3 Notification Meeting at the Hibbing Memorial Building to notify the public of the relocation of a Level 3 predatory offender. The meeting will take place on April 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater located on the lower level of the Hibbing Memorial Building. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Earth Day celebrations and cleanup events continue into the weekend as Duluth Parks and The Duluth Experience team up to host the annual Skyline Parkway Spring Cleanup. The cleanup is happening Sunday, April 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at Lake Superior Brewing before being deployed to various locations along Skyline…
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota National Guard says it’s received 90 reports of sexual assault in the past five years, including cases that ranged from inappropriate touching to rape. Guard leaders shared the information with more than 400 soldiers, airmen and civilians who gathered at the Arden Hills armory Thursday to discuss sexual assaults and providing a safe…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, April 26, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is reminding everybody to support downtown businesses during the reconstruction of East Superior Street. While there’s a lot going on within the street, the sidewalks are wide open to all businesses and there are even paths to cross over to the other side of the street. “It gets to be a little bit…
