SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior partnered with the local American Red Cross Chapter Thursday to learn life-saving tools. They called it Red Cross Day and students were invited to learn hands-only CPR, which only takes 15 minutes to learn. Executive Director for the Northern Minnesota American Red Cross Dan Williams says people are drastically more likely to survive…
CLOQUET, Minn. — If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly a drone Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is ready to help. The summer course is called Geography 1060: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Students will get hands on experience flying a drone and receive training for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam during the 8-week course starting…
DULUTH, Minn. — A homeless encampment across the street from Bayfront Park has grown into a public health hazard, and a CHUM official confirms MnDOT will be cleaning the property sometime next week. There are two growing sections along Railroad Street with about five tents and other items across from Playfront Park next to I35. The second section that’s most…
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has gathered new details involving city wide budget cuts in Duluth worth $383,000. City administration says the cuts involve this year’s status-quo budget. The Duluth Police Department, which has the largest portion of the city’s budget, is being asked to cut $98,402. The Duluth Fire Department holds the city’s second-largest portion of the yearly budget….
Wildfire season has begun in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin National Guard Black Hawks have been deployed to multiple large wildfires in the southern part of the state. Juneau and Monroe counties are being affected. The Jake Pine Fire is affecting more than 80 acres, as of Thursday. Residents have been evacuated there. The fire is contained. The second fire is near…
DOUGLAS, Co. — The Nemadji River was showing off Thursday at just over 25 feet deep, but it was holding steady from rising. The Nemadji River has risen 16 feet within the past week. The river along County Road C just outside of South Range was surrounding a detached garage Thursday. Meanwhile, the St. Louis River is swelling in Scanlon….
DULUTH, Minn. — Rising flood waters Thursday evening shut down the busy intersection of Maple Grove Road and Mall Drive, along with portions of multiple roads in the area. The water seen on Mall Drive around 7 p.m. was roughly a foot high. There are retention ponds in the area, which have clearly not been able to handle the fast-melting…
Minn. – We all know the water is really starting to flow across the Northland. And it’s actually roaring in some areas. Thursday, we kick off a new weekly segment on Fox 21 called “Fox Along the North Shore; Waterfalls and More.” Each Thursday we’ll take you up the shore, and let you see and feel the incredible power and…
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth says they are delaying the seasonal reopening to vehicular access on sections of Skyline Parkway due to snow melting conditions. Portions of Skyline Parkway close annually in the winter. The portions of roads that will remain closed include: Skyline Parkway from 0.4 miles east of Glenwood Street to Maxwell Road Seven Bridges Road…
DULUTH, Minn. — The spring thaw has caused trail conditions to be vulnerable to damage if walked or ridden on during this time. Because of that the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation has announced they are closing all natural surface trails for the time being. Trails closed include the Duluth Traverse, Superior Hiking Trail, and other dirt trails in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who has emerged as a main person of interest in the disclosure of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war was taken into custody Thursday by federal agents, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because it hadn’t been publicly announced. Investigators believe that the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Excessive water runoff from rapidly melting snow is putting pressure on the City of Duluth’s sanitary sewer system. The city is reminding residents to make sure discharges from sump pumps and drains are directed away from a home’s foundation. This will help avoid possible sewer overflows and pollution of watersheds. Public Works is monitoring the situation. If…
DULUTH, Minn. — The man accused of randomly attacking another man with a bat just blocks from Downtown Duluth has been charged. The criminal complaint says 20-year-old Chase Covington stopped a person walking in the area of 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street. He’s accused of demanding money and then striking the victim multiple times in the leg with a…
CARLTON, Minn. — After two years in the making, Lake Superior Community Health Center has completed its practice expansion in Carlton. Thanks to the partnership with the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation they believe they will be able to serve up to seven thousand individuals in the coming year. Their clinic has brand new tools and rooms that offer an…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile stopped by Lake Superior College Wednesday. Almost 30 students and faculty signed up to give blood, as blood donations are urgently needed. The Bloodmobile stops by many businesses and schools going all the way up to International Falls, down to Hinkley, and some spots in Wisconsin. The driver of the bus says…
DULUTH, Minn. — Two teens were rescued after getting swept down Lester River in Duluth when swimming Wednesday afternoon. The Duluth Fire Department was called out at 1:34 p.m. to find 13 and 14-year-olds who got swept away due to fast-running water. The boys were able to get to a rock island on their own where crews used ropes, ladders,…
A group of Duluth business owners is welcoming new members as it works to help the area prosper. Members of the West Duluth Business Club gather the second Wednesday of every month at Mr. D’s. Wednesday was no exception. There is usually a guest speaker, and this month it was Amber Burns with the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. One…
DULUTH, MNN. — Four public agencies from St Louis County held a news conference on Wednesday to talk about the spring snow melt and spring flooding. The agencies explained what they have planned and already done to prepare for any flooding that may occur. The warm weather over the past couple of days has greatly reduced the snowpack in the…
WINONA, Minn. (FOX 9) – Madeline Jane Kingsbury, 26, went missing on March 31 and has not had any contact with friends or family since. The father of her children is believed to have been the last person to see her. Here’s what we know about her disappearance so far and the timeline of the investigation. March 31: The day Maddi went…
Current Wisconsin Fire Situation – Wisconsin DNR WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions. “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a top priority. Although northern Wisconsin still has considerable snow cover, the danger is extreme across much of the state today,” said Gov….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin. Baldwin, 60, said in a statement that she intends to continue fighting for the working class and families struggling with inflation, as well as opposing Wisconsin’s abortion ban. No…
IRON RIVER, WI. — The Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library in Iron River is looking to expand and preserve a piece of historical land. The library hopes to make it into a green space for the community to enjoy, while also working with the Western Bayfield County Historical Society to save its deep-rooted history. Adjacent to the library sits a…
COOK, Minn. — In this week’s Connecting Principles segment, Principal Kelly Engman of North Woods School joined FOX21 on the morning newscast to talk about all things happening right now on school grounds. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The search continues Wednesday morning for a teenager who fell from a rock ledge at Taylors Falls into the St. Croix River. According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out to Taylors Falls shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday for the incident. Deputies say the 18-year-old Wisconsin man was in Interstate State Park on…
CLOQUET, Minn. — After fire ripped through Berquist Imports in Cloquet in February, it’s neighboring business Erbert & Gerbert’s is now reopen. The owner of the sandwich shop tells Fox 21 suffered extensive smoke and inventory damage from the nearby fire worth $40,000, but everything is back now. Meanwhile Berquist’s remains heavily damaged. A new post on its website says…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Benedictine Living Community was promoting exercise Tuesday through a “Pump it for Parkinson’s” event. NuStep and the National Institute for Fitness and Sport are behind the program. They’re trying to get senior communities across the country reach a total of 1 million steps in. Benedictine had a goal of 30,000 steps and ended up doubling it….
DULUTH, Minn.- Baseball season is finally coming around in the Northland and one local high school team has welcome a new player to their roster, one that says she’s proud to play like a girl. Anna Hron, a sophomore at Duluth Marshall, has always had a passion for baseball but felt softball was the only route for her. Now, Anna…
DULUTH, Minn. – With Spring in the air MnDOT is getting ready for more construction projects to get underway in Northeast Minnesota in 2023. They include roads and bridges, with six carryover projects that include work on I-35, I-535, and the Highway 53 interchange as well as bridge work on the Silver Creek Bridge. 16 new projects will kick off…
TWO HARBORS, Wis. — The people of Two Harbors headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for their next mayor. This comes after now-former embattled mayor Chris Swanson was recalled by more than 1,000 votes last august. The unofficial results Tuesday evening from the Clerk’s Office showed Lew Conner as the city’s next mayor. Conner is a retired educator who…
PROCTOR, Minn. — The city of Proctor is asking citizens and businesses to immediately reduce water usage, according to a news release just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. This is not a boil notice. “At approximately 4:20 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2023 City of Proctor wastewater staff notified city administration the city sanitary sewer lines and manholes are full because of…
DULUTH, Minn. — With warm weather comes race season as the Fitger’s 5-K is right around the corner, and this year it brings a new sustainable plan. This years race lands on April 22nd which happens to be Earth Day, so in honor of the green day Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth plans on making the race zero-waste. In partnership with a company…
DULUTH, Minn. — Tuesday St. Luke’s hospital held their annual ceremony honoring the life saving gift of organ donation and the families of donors. The hospital raised a “Donate Life” flag and held a moment of silence for those who have given the gift of life through organ donation. Recipients also recognized the gift of their donors at the ceremony….
DULUTH, MINN. — Generally, a water main break causes pooling of water in the street and perhaps in adjoining yards. But in this case, the water main broke on a slight hill, and that allowed it to flow on Paul Zwak’s property and into his garages and home. Paul and his wife and two of their children spent much of…
INT’L FALLS, Minn. — Following a summer of massive flooding on the outskirts of International Falls, the Voyageur National Park maintenance team has been recognized for their contributions to protect and preserve park grounds and beyond. The park, located just outside of International Falls overcame a range of challenges amidst a record-setting flood. This leading the Midwest Regional Office of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota should hire more Native American faculty, offer students additional financial support and give back land to atone for its historic mistreatment of the state’s tribes, a report conducted through a collaboration with the school concluded Tuesday. The report said that the university’s founding board of regents “committed genocide and ethnic cleansing of Indigenous…
DULUTH, Minn. — Traffic through the I-35 Twin Ports Interchange Project will be changing on Wednesday. Drivers will see two-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound side of I-35 between Wednesday and Friday. This will allow for girders to go up and deck forming to unfold over the southbound lanes of I-35. The southbound off-ramp to 27th Avenue West will also…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man was arrested after allegedly stealing a trailer from a business and fleeing from police officers. The Duluth Police Department says they helped assist the Proctor Police Department on Monday around 4:50 p.m. to find a stolen trailer. Authorities say the trailer and suspected vehicle were located on Highway 2 and West Skyline Parkway. They…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor — while livestreaming the attack on Instagram, authorities said. Police arrived as shots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and killed the shooter in an exchange of gunfire, Louisville Metro…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency. The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to the virus…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — A longtime business in Grand Marais was destroyed by fire Monday — almost three years to the day after fire destroyed three business nearby. Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza went up in flames around 11:30 a.m., according to WTIP North Shore Community Radio. There were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public Library continues to review safety within its downtown branch after a rise in violence and disturbances since the pandemic. Guidepost Solutions recently completed the assessment, which included getting input from library staff. It found more than 90% of staff have experienced a unsafe situation at the library. The assessment also studied the crime around…
DULUTH, Minn. — Composer Wendy Durrwachter has officially announced that she is running for Duluth City Council for District One. Durrwachter is a single mother of two who says she supported her family mostly as a restaurant server before pursuing her passion of composing. Her two kids graduated from Duluth’s public school system and she says she wants to work…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DECC announced Monday their plans to bring Jurassic Park back to the big screen in a big way. The film will be put on at the DECC’s Symphony Hall with a live performance by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO). To do this, the film will have all of the music stripped out and have its…
DULUTH, Minn. — Starting Monday night work will be done on overhead signs on Highway 53 in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says this is part of the Highway 53 sign replacement project. Work will happen on overhead signs from Piedmont Avenue, then going north towards Midway Road. Drivers can expect to see some short-term lane closures in those…
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (FOX 9) – Wisconsin authorities on Monday identified the Cameron and Chetek police officers who were killed during a traffic stop on Saturday, as well as the suspect involved in the shooting. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday identified the two officers as Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach, 32, and Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel, 23. Breidenbach had five…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Lions Club announced the date of their annual pancake breakfast. This year the breakfast will be held at the DECC on May 4th from 6 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Lions Club says the goal is to serve 10,000 people and raise $100,000. These events serve as a large fundraiser to give back to the…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department arrested a man after he attempted to rob someone using a bat Sunday night. Duluth Police say it happened around 10:50 p.m. at 2nd Avenue East and 1st Street. According to a press release, the victim said they were walking when a 20-year-old came up to them demanding money and hit them in…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooting Monday at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people and wounded at least eight others, police said. The suspected lone shooter was also dead. Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey told reporters officers who arrived on the scene “encountered active gunshots still being fired inside the location at that…
NEW YORK (AP) — Legally, the most important words former President Donald Trump said after he was charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney last week were “not guilty.” But, politically, the most significant may be “election interference.” Trump’s repetition of those words, which have been taken up by other top Republicans, show how he is trying to turn his…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Firefighters Local 101 is speaking out against budget cuts they say are being ordered by Mayor Emily Larson. Union V.P. Pete Johnson said the cuts will “have a negative impact on our firefighters’ safety and their ability to provide the level of service that the citizens of Duluth deserve.” The department is being asked to cut…
