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Keeping Fido Calm Ahead of Fireworks This Independence Day

Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Animals Stress-Free as Bright, Loud Booms and Bangs Illuminate the Sky this Weekend

June 30, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 4th of July is always a fun, festive time. However, for pets, it’s quite the opposite. Local veterinarians are urging pet owners and residents to be mindful of their furry friends ahead of the holiday weekend. “Stress can actually decrease their immune system,” said Brianna Piechowski, shelter veterinarian at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth. Independence…

Charges Expected Thursday for Trump’s Company, Top Executive

June 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP) – Donald Trump’s company and his longtime finance chief are expected to be charged Thursday with tax-related crimes stemming from a New York investigation into the former president’s business dealings. That’s according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The charges against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer,…

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Selects Next President

June 30, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Matthew Baumgartner has been selected to serve as their next president. Baumgartner will be taking the seat of long-time president David Ross who is retiring on July 31. “Thanks to the leadership and legacy of David Ross, the Duluth Area Chamber, and Duluth’s business community,…

Morning Update 6-30-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Wednesday, June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, weather

Minnesota Legislature Prepares to Finish off Work on Budget

June 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes Wednesday to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget after working into the early hours to pass a bill that ends Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers effective Thursday. The emergency powers language was added early Wednesday to a state government and elections budget bill shortly after the…

Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Modest Police Accountability Bill

June 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Steve Karnowski) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Senate has joined the state House in approving a modest set of police accountability measures as part of a broader public safety budget bill. The Senate approved it 45-21 early Wednesday following a 75-59 vote Tuesday night in the Minnesota House. The approval comes on the heels of last week’s sentencing of…

One Injured in Early Morning Hwy 61 Crash

Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

June 30, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning the Duluth police department responded to a crash on Highway 61 near Congdon boulevard. The 31-year-old driver from Shakopee was driving southbound at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with railroad lights and a guardrail. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a local hospital….

Cover Band ‘Hairball’ Ready To Rock Bayfront Park July 3

Bassist Brian "HBK" Hollenbeck visited Duluth growing up and has a son who just graduated from UMD.

June 29, 2021

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 4th of July weekend staple at Bayfront Park in Duluth is coming back this Saturday bigger than ever. We’re talking about one of the — if not the — most popular cover rock bands in the country known as Hairball. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked with bassist Brian “HBK” Hollenbeck Tuesday from his home in the…

Newly Opened ‘The Garden,’ Greysolon Ballroom Getting Busy with Post-Pandemic Events

It's the summer of comebacks for event venues with private events like weddings getting planned and booked again across the Northland.

June 29, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the summer of comebacks for event venues with private events like weddings getting planned and booked again across the Northland. New venues like Canal Park’s The Garden, and historic ones like Greysolon Ballroom are jumping back into planning. “It almost feels surreal to be back,” said Brian Daugherty, President of Grandma’s Restaurant Company. “To tell you the…

Final Phase Of Superior Street Reconstruction Begins

Some of businesses owners say while it's another few months of construction cones and rumbling machines, they're excited for the finished product.

June 29, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The final portion of the Superior Street reconstruction project has broken ground. Work has started on Superior between 3rd and 4th Avenues East. The 3rd Avenue East intersection will remain open and sidewalks will be open to access businesses within the work-zone. Some of those businesses owners, like managers at the Sheraton Hotel, which has just finished their…

Rose Garden Park Maintenance Talks about Community Feedback

June 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– The nearly five acres of the Rose Garden in Leif Erikson park, which features thousands of flowers, is now in full bloom. We caught up with the city’s maintenance team earlier today that’s working on maintaining the park’s beauty, who says it takes a lot of time and effort. “I feel the public really appreciates the garden, I…

Mont du Lac Offering Fourth of July Celebration

June 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.– With a weekend full of festivities at Mont du Lac, staff is eager to start setting up for the four day stretch of events leading up to the Fourth of July. Thursday through Sunday Mont du Lac will be featuring different live music, a luau at their beach bar, and of course a fireworks show over the hill…

City of Duluth Reveals COVID Relief Fund Recommendations

June 29, 2021

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn.– Mayor Emily Larson and members of the City Administration announced their recommendations today on how the city should spend the $58 million dollars it received from the American Rescue Plan. The City of Duluth has now received half of the $58 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan, and today Mayor Larson proposed a way to invest that…

Nitro Circus Athlete Raising Money for Veterans

The action sports athlete and veteran says, even though he will be putting on a lot of miles, its worth it so veterans can get the help they need.

June 29, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — A member of the Nitro Circus made a stop in Duluth today as he makes his way to the East Coast. Tyler Pynnonen, a Grand Rapids resident, caught up with Fox 21 to talk about his journey riding a Honda Trail 70 motorcycle starting from North Dakota to Maryland to raise money for wounded veterans for the…

Ticks Can Present Problems for Pets in All Climates

June 29, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Fleas and ticks can be a dog’s worst enemy and with summer finally here local veterinarians are sounding the alarm on how to prevent ticks. Minnesota is a home to three types of ticks that can present problems for both humans and animals. Some ticks carry diseases that can be fatal to your four-legged family members. Lone star…

Superior Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Job Push Campaign

June 29, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Chamber of Commerce is promoting a “Lots of Love. Lots of Living.” campaign to spread awareness of the many jobs available in the area. Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the job push campaign after two months of planning. This includes launching a new website, allowing people to search and apply for jobs…

University of Minnesota Leaders Agree to 1.5% Tuition Hike

June 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Tuesday agreed to raise tuition for the first time in two years, over objections from some students who believe it’s wrong to charge more after the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joan Gabel’s $4 billion budget for the next fiscal year includes about $50 million in spending reductions and internal reallocations….

Gophers Football Stadium Renamed as Huntington Bank Stadium

June 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

(University of Minnesota) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Tuesday voted in favor of renaming the Gopher’s football stadium to Huntington Bank Stadium. The change is effective immediately. The stadium had been known as TCF Bank Stadium since it opened in 2009, but Huntington completed its merger with TCF earlier this month. Minnesota’s first game…

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Biden Selling Big Infrastructure Deal

June 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

LA CROSSE, Wisc. (AP) – President Joe Biden is in Wisconsin, looking to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package. He hopes the trip will boost the bipartisan agreement that is held together in large part by the promise of millions of new jobs. White House officials issued an internal memo that highlights how the…

Body of Grand Rapids Man That Fell out of Boat Found Four Days Later

June 29, 2021

Site Staff,

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The body of a Grand Rapids man that fell out of his boat on Thursday on Little Splithand Lake has been located. Authorities in Itasca County say the body of Dustin Kurt Bonham was located around 8:30 p.m. Monday. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office says the Itasca County Dive and Search and Rescue Teams recovered his…

Midday Update 6-29-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Court: Former Drug Smuggler Can Practice Law in Wisconsin

June 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Supreme Court says a former drug smuggler can practice law in Wisconsin. The court on Tuesday ordered the state bar to admit Abby Padlock. A board of examiners had refused to allow Padlock to practice law because she failed to note details of a 2015 arrest on her University of Wisconsin Law School application….

Gordon Good Neighbor Days Returns After 2020 Cancellation

Event Brings Over 8,000 People to the Community of Gordon, Wisconsin

June 29, 2021

Brett Scott,

GORDON, Wis. – The town of Gordon, Wisconsin is made up of nearly 600 people, but this weekend thousands will arrive to help kick off the summer season. The 60th annual Gordon Good Neighbor Days runs from Friday, July 2 – Sunday, July 4. The event is returning after a COVID-19 prompted hiatus in 2020. Board members work year-round the…

2 Line 3 Oil Pipeline Workers Fired After Sex Sting Arrests

June 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – Enbridge Energy officials say two of its employees who were working on the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota were fired after they were arrested in a sex sting. The two men were among six men arrested after responding to an ad on a sex advertisement website, The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the…

Morning Update 6-29-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Tuesday, June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather

Minnesota State Fair Unveils 26 New Fair Foods for 2021

June 29, 2021

Jadie Jones,

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota State Fair released its list of new fair foods that will be available at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together. There will be 26 new foods and four new food vendors at the fair this year, according to organizers. The Minnesota State Fair is back on this year after it was canceled last…

Yellow Bird Fine Art Expands into Downtown Duluth

Yellow Bird Fine Art's Flagship Store is Located in Grand Marais

June 28, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for a unique gift, or a creative piece to display on the walls inside your home, there’s a new shop that’s now open in downtown Duluth. “We only carry original artwork,” said Quay Flom, co-owner of Yellow Bird Fine Art. Word of mouth, and a creative canvas is helping Yellow Bird Fine Art expand…

Stawberry Picking Season Underway

Now in their fourth year, the farm has continued to expand now at over six acres.

June 28, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

CARLTON, Minn. — Spectrum Farms in Carlton is currently in its peak strawberry season. Now in their fourth year, the farm has continued to expand now at over six acres. “When I first started doing this I had trouble making the rows straight. Now I can make the rows straight so they can look good too. Every year is different….

Twin Ports 4th of July Events Back with a Bang This Year

Both Duluth and Superior are anticipating big crowds this year, and both cities claim to have the best fireworks show in the upper Midwest.

June 28, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, SUPERIOR- After a busy and event-filled Airshow weekend, anticipation is building in the Twin Ports for the return of Fourth of July festivities for a post-pandemic summer. “We’re excited about the sights, the sounds, the smells, the sights, the fireworks going off in the background,” said Jeff Stark, Director of Bayfront Festival Park. The Twin Ports is ready to…

Northland Railroad History On Display In Lake Superior Railroad Museum Gallery Car

"Railroading Through the Seasons" is a new exhibit done by nationally recognized local railroad photographer Dave Schauer.

June 28, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Railroad Museum at The St. Louis County Depot is reopening its gallery car with new glimpses into the region’s railroading history. “Railroading Through the Seasons” is a new exhibit done by nationally recognized local railroad photographer Dave Schauer. The exhibit is being shown in the gallery car which has been renovated throughout the pandemic. It…

Duluth Fire Aims to Promote Firework Safety with Chalk It Up Campaign

Officials say every year nearly 100 injuries statewide happen from fireworks, 40% of which happen to kids.

June 28, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department is back with a Fourth Of July effort to give families in Duluth a safe and quiet way to experience fireworks this weekend. For the Chalk It Up campaign, people are encouraged to draw fireworks with chalk and send a picture of it to the fire department for a chance to win prizes. Officials…

Burlington Station Preparing for 4th of July Weekend Festivities

June 28, 2021

Natalie Noury,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Businesses that just opened along the North Shore are excited to welcome both locals and tourists this summer. Burlington Station in Two Harbors tells us they’re looking forward to the busy upcoming 4th of July weekend. The gift and sweets shop will be getting in the holiday spirit with a barbecue on Friday and some outdoor games…

Parks up North Shore Expecting Crowds for Holiday Weekend

June 28, 2021

Natalie Noury,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– The future looks bright as businesses and parks up the North Shore are anticipating a busy 4th of July weekend. Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse are two highly visited areas up the shore, it’s an exciting time with big crowds expected to come through this weekend. “Visitation is still up, as it was similar to last…

Summer Vacation Plans May Be Stopped By Increasing Travel Costs

June 28, 2021

Lauren Akabori,

DULUTH, Minn.- Summertime is here and people are making vacation plans, but the increased cost of traveling may get in the way. As COVID restrictions continue to loosen, gas and hotel prices are increasing. The latest figures show Minnesota gas prices up by more than one dollar per gallon in the past year, making this more expensive as we get…

Wisconsin Birth Certificates to Have Gender-Neutral Options

June 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says that the state’s birth forms should include gender-neutral options for identifying the parents of a child. Evers and the state Department of Health Services announced Monday that starting July 1, forms that are used to generate birth certificates will include “parent-parent” and “parent giving birth” options in addition to the current…

Charges: Woodbury Man Stabbed Wife to Death While Children Were Upstairs Watching TV

June 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

WOODBURY, Minn. (FOX 9) – A Woodbury, Minnesota man is charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in the basement of their home last Friday while their children were upstairs watching TV. He was arrested the following day on a Greyhound bus in Wisconsin wearing blood-splattered clothes. McKinley Phillips, 39, was charged Monday with one count of…

Crews Spend 5th Day Atop Shaky Pile of Collapsed Concrete

June 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Rescuers searching for a fifth day for survivors of a Florida condo building collapse used bucket brigades and heavy machinery as they worked atop a precarious mound of pulverized concrete, twisted steel, and the remnants of dozens of households. Authorities said Monday it is still a search-and-rescue operation, but no one has been found alive since…

Judge Dismisses Gov’t Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook

June 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general, dealing a significant blow to attempts by regulators to rein in tech giants. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Monday that the lawsuits were “legally insufficient” and didn’t provide enough evidence to prove that…

Midday Update 6-28-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 28, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather

Walz Says He’ll Give up COVID-19 Emergency Powers by Aug. 1

June 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz says he will relinquish the special powers that he has been using to manage the COVID-19 pandemic by Aug. 1, ending a peacetime state of emergency that has been in effect since March 2020. He says about three dozen states are still under a state of emergency. Walz told reporters Friday that…

Bong Center Hosting Two Famous, Historic Figures on Independence Day

Make Your Fourth Memorable with the General and President

June 28, 2021

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Col. Theodore Roosevelt (Rough Rider) and General George S. Patton will be making a stop by the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior on Sunday, July 4. Programs will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Center’s 4th of July events have been a hit with visitors since 2018. Visitors will meet these…

“Railroading Through the Seasons” Exhibit Opens at North Shore Scenic Railroad

A Free Grand Opening Event is Happening Monday, June 28

June 28, 2021

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – The North Shore Scenic Railroad invites the public to a special grand opening of their new exhibit, “Railroading Through the Seasons.” It’s taking place Monday, June 28 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Admission will be free to the Museum. “Railroading Through the Seasons” is a juried exhibit featuring some of the finest train pictures from the…

Respiratory Clinic Closes at St. Luke’s Miller Creek Clinic Due to Decline in COVID-19 Cases

June 28, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s has closed the Respiratory Clinic at its Miller Creek Clinic location due to a decline in COVID-19 cases in the community. The hospital announced on Monday that the Miller Creek Urgent Care will remain open six days a week to continue treating urgent medical conditions, including COVID-19. “The close of St. Luke’s Respiratory Clinic is…

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp, CDC Says

June 28, 2021

KQDS Staff,

(FOX TV) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened multiple people is linked to frozen cooked shrimp. The shrimp, made by Avanti Frozen Foods, has since been recalled nationwide. As of June 25, the CDC said six adults from Nevada and Arizona have been infected with the particular strain of Salmonella…

Morning Update 6-28-21

Local News and Weather Making Headlines Monday, June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021

Brett Scott,

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 28, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather

Supreme Court Won’t Revive School’s Transgender Bathroom Ban

June 28, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Virginia school board’s appeal to reinstate its transgender bathroom ban. Over two dissenting votes, the justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional. The case involved former high school student Gavin Grimm, who filed a federal lawsuit after he was told he could not use the…

Four People Rescued From Water at Voyageurs National Park

June 28, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says four people were rescued from the water Sunday night after their boat capsized on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Voyageur National Park Service, MN DNR, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, International Falls Ambulance, and Kabetogama Fire/First Responders responded to the lake just…

New Mexican Restaurant Coming to Canal Park

June 28, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– A new authentic Mexican place is coming to Canal Park but in the meantime, the owner is still serving his food to the area. Chachos Taqueria along Canal Park Drive has been doing a pop-up for the last two weekends to try and build some excitement for their food until their permanent spot near Caribou Coffee. They were…

New System Tracks Antibiotics Trends at Ecumen Lakeshore

June 28, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

DULUTH, Minn.– An assisted living facility in Duluth is upgrading its prescription-tracking technology for its residents. Ecumen Lakeshore is rolling out a new software program called ABX Tracker. That program will record data involving antibiotics and infection control with a goal of reducing the chances of giving a resident antibiotics that might not be as effective as other drugs. “Antibiotics…

3rd Annual Carlton County Pet Microchipping Day Helps Keep Pet Owners Close to their Animals

June 28, 2021

CJ Baumgartner,

CLOQUET, Minn.– It was all about micro-chipping in Cloquet Sunday. More than 150 cats and dogs were microchipped for free to all Carlton County residents. This is the third year of the clinic put on by Northern Lakes rescue. The ultimate goal is to reunite animals with their owners faster by scanning the chip when someone finds a lost animal….