DULUTH, Minn.– With a challenging year behind us, the public is relieved to return to normal, but it has left a large portion of the community playing catch up with utility bills, which some put on hold. Comfort Systems in Duluth is reminding people to seek out the resources that are available to help before they start shutting off services…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Summer school programs are in full swing across the Northland. Currently, Proctor Public School’s leadership says their summer school attendance is high. After finishing up their June session they will also have a session in August. This year Proctor is offering more interactive classes to keep students engaged before the school year begins. “In the fall–in August when…
DULUTH, Minn.- As summertime travel begins to pick up, bus stations are seeing more people come in for their transportation needs. Jefferson Lines bus station in Downtown Duluth is now open at full capacity and they are finally adding more travel times to their schedule since COVID restrictions have loosened up. “Summer always brings out kind of a more wide…
DULUTH, Minn.- A common misconception about ticks is that they only appear in the spring and summer. In Minnesota there are 13 species of ticks with different life cycles but Wood, Deer, and Lone Star ticks pose the biggest threat of spreading sickness to people and pets. “Ticks are actually present year round and we advise tick protection for their…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon said it has canceled a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers. The Pentagon said in a statement that the JEDI Cloud contract, which has long been delayed, “no longer meets the requirements…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates. Provisions in the state budget lift a freeze on resident undergraduate tuition that has been in place since 2013. That would leave the Board of Regents free to raise tuition. Gov. Tony Evers must act on the…
ASHLAND, Wis.-The victims in Monday’s fatal Ashland house fire have been identified. The victims have been identified as Jordan Chowning age 36, Alyssa Chowning age 14, and Michelle Hathaway age 17. At 9:33 a.m. Monday, Ashland County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a house fire at 1318 Sixth St. W. Ashland Police Department and Ashland Fire Department responded and…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has resigned after it became apparent that the Republican-controlled state Senate was prepared to oust her. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday “in order to ensure a smooth and orderly transition” at the agency she had led since 2019. The governor accused Senate Republicans of using…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A 56-year-old Solon Springs man was injured Friday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a vehicle in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lavaque Road and Arrowhead Road. A preliminary investigation into the crash found that a 2000 Harley Davidson being driven by…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update, News, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rates show there’s a sharp contrast between urban and rural counties in the state. The vaccination rate is high in large, urban counties. More than 75% of people age 16 and older in Hennepin and Ramsey counties have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. It’s a different story in many…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. The festival’s Executive Committee made the decision to cancel the event this year because there was not enough time to successfully organize the event. “Each dragon boat team is made up of 20 people,” explains Charlie Johnson, President of Superior Rotary Club 40. “We typically begin…
DULUTH, Minn. – Driving on Highway 61 through Minnesota provides a rare opportunity for one to see virtually every type of landscape in the North Star State. Along the highway’s path are pastoral farms and towering bluffs, as well as the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. There are picturesque small towns and populous cities, yet stretches of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is creeping farther north in Minnesota. The mighty oak is one of the most abundant trees in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around for decades and has been confirmed in 40 Minnesota counties. But, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is now finding…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a 34-year-old Cass County man dead. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a drive-by shooting around 2:45 a.m. Monday. When authorities arrived at the scene they found a 34-year-old male had been struck by gunfire while…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health announced Tuesday morning that it will be returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics effective immediately due to declining COVID-19 cases in the area. In 2020 Essentia limited visitors in its facilities and has adjusted its patient visitation restrictions as needed throughout the pandemic. In May Essentia began relaxing its restrictions in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Red flags are flying along the beach to indicate dangerous swimming conditions. You are advised…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – The discovery of four more victims in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condominium building has raised the death toll to 32. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah announced the new death count to family members during a closed-door morning briefing Tuesday. A ramped-up rescue effort at the collapsed Florida condo building is facing new weather…
TOKYO (AP) – The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan’s Asahi newspaper cited multiple unidentified government sources when it said the opening ceremony may be limited to only VIP guests. The newspaper says other large venues are likely to have no spectators….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Attorney Lynne Torgerson announced on Sunday that she will run for attorney general in 2022, citing “destructive government lockdowns, lawsuits by (Ellison)…
DULUTH, Minn.– Another group is thrilled to be back out in the community, Top Hat Carriage rides have returned to Canal Park with their three draft horses, Hope, Libby, and Benny and they are giving rides to the public all summer. The carriage rides began in June when the Lakewalk re-opened, and the owner said how special the relationship is…
DULUTH, Minn.– For the 7th summer baseball season, the Duluth Huskies and Salvation Army have partnered up for “Every Monday Matters”. This is an opportunity for fans to donate toiletries or non-perishable food to the Duluth Salvation Army and in return receive a voucher for dollar hot dogs on these Monday night home games at Wade Stadium. The General Manager…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Art Institute at Lincoln Park began their sculpture and plaster camp on Monday, July 5th, where the young artists were able to let their imaginations run wild. This weeks art class teaches children about wildlife in North America, and hopes to inspire them to learn and appreciate different species through art and sculpting. “They’re going to…
Courtesy: Katy Haus EVELETH, Minn. – The fireworks show in Eveleth got a little out of control Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Guy Spurlin, fireworks ignited dry grass of an old mine dump hill on the south edge of town. The Eveleth Fire Department was already on scene ready to respond during the show. “Due to safety reasons, we…
DULUTH, Minn.- Events held at Bayfront Festival Park are some of the largest gatherings in the Northland. More specifically, this past weekend’s lineup of events takes months of preparation. Country Jam, Hairball, and Fourth Fest combined had attendance upwards of 20,000 people. This is the largest crowd they have had since being back for events. “There is a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s an air quality alert for Northeastern Minnesota at this hour. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the warning this morning due to wildfires along the Canadian border. The National Weather Service in Duluth recommends people with respiratory issues to try to avoid going outside as smoke from wildfires 100 miles North of the Canadian border are moving…
Courtesy: Ed Monroe ASHLAND, Wis. — Three people were found dead inside a home in Ashland on Monday after a 911 call came in reporting a house fire just after 9:30 a.m. The names of the victims will not be released until their families are notified. Three other people had escaped the burning home. One of the three who got…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change. UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior all have scheduled classes to begin Sept. 7 or Sept. 8, the Tuesday and Wednesday after Labor Day. Rosh Hashanah, which marks the start of the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With COVID-19 limits fading away, tourists are returning to Minnesota resorts, many of them from neighboring states. A lot of the workers are not coming back. The worker shortage has been building for more than a year, said Ben Wogsland, a spokesman for Hospitality Minnesota, the trade association for the state’s hotels, restaurants, resorts, and campgrounds. The…
DULUTH, Minn.– For those who didn’t get enough of all the live concerts over at Bayfront Park this Fourth of July weekend, music enthusiasts were jamming out again Sunday night at Bayfront Festival Park. The free event known as Fourth Fest capped off the Independence Day weekend festivities in Duluth. Gates opened at 4 this afternoon with a few bands…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The Fourth of July is a time that brings people together. Last year in Cloquet, the city’s Fourth of July parade was unable to go on due to COVID-19. It’s back this year, honoring healthcare workers who helped get us through the pandemic. Crowds packed the sidewalks along Cloquet Avenue for the return of the city’s Fourth of…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- History buffs got their own taste of Fourth of July fun meeting some American legends at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. The museum hosted their “The General and the President” event featuring General George S. Patton and 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Since the event started in 2018 the historical re-enactors…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A little hot weather wasn’t enough to stop the community from coming alive on Belknap Street as the Fourth of July Parade returned to Superior. “It’s a hot day but thankfully the wind sprung up kept folks comfortable,” Mayor Jim Paine said, “I think everybody needed a party, everybody wanted to come back together.” Upward of a hundred…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another Superior 4th of July tradition revved its engines down Tower Avenue once again. The Fifth Annual Dennis Van Alstine Memorial Car and Motorcycle Show lined the street with hundreds of classic cars, modified hot rods, and more. The car show is a memorial for Dennis Van Alstine who held car shows on Tower for 19 years before…
NEW YORK (AP) — Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76 franks and buns in 10 minutes. That’s one more than he did in setting the men’s record last year, when…
DULUTH, Minn.– One of Duluth’s most anticipated summer concerts returned to rock Bayfront Saturday night as Hairball made its smashing return to Duluth. Thousands packed Bayfront Park Saturday as Hairball made their way back to Duluth for their first appearance in town since 2019. The band’s shows and tours have been put on pause for most of last year with…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Small area artist’s craftsmen and vendors came together in Superior to showcase their products outside on Saturday. Earth Rider Brewing on Tower Avenue hosted a makers market in their outdoor space. Small pop-up shops sold their goods for customers to check it all out. While having a beer and listening to music next to the beer tent. One…
DULUTH, Minn.– Finishing touches being put on the explosives being used for the Duluth fireworks show being called one of the largest shows in the Midwest. “It’s be a good show. It’ll be exciting getting everyone back out and getting to see a show they haven’t seen in a couple years so it’ll be great to get that going again,”…
DULUTH, Minn.– With those high temperatures coming Sunday Duluth firefighters are giving some reminders to those trying to stay cool. The DFD says to stay hydrated and cut back on alcoholic and caffeinated drinks while outside. If you have neighbors who may not have access to air conditioning, make sure to check on them and don’t leave kids or pets…
Photo: Morris-Hall Fire Chief Ted Krueger ELY, Minn.- Minnesota Highway 169 was shut down for six and a half hours Saturday due to a fire involving a semi tanker truck pulling gas, according to the Northland FireWire. According to a post on the FireWire’s Facebook page, the incident was reported around 2:15 p.m. Morris-Fall Lake Fire Chief Ted Krueger told…
TOWER, Minn.- “Extremely dry conditions” have forced the City of Tower, Minnesota to cancel their fireworks display for Saturday evening. According to a post on the City’s Facebook Page, “this decision was made on the recommendation of the fireworks display operator, the Tower Fire Chief, and Tower City leadership.” According to Mayor Orlyn Kringstad, plans had been made to wet…
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth Workforce Development is finding a way to help out, to hopefully prevent more local businesses from having to close its doors due to labor shortages. Workforce Development put together a guide with strategies both current and long term, to suggest ways employers can recruit new employees, and find a way to fully-staff their businesses again. This comes…
DULUTH, Minn.– Due to a change in construction planning, Brighton Beach will remain open until further notice. This comes at the popular Duluth beach was first scheduled to close on July 6th until October to extend the Lakewalk, relocate the road away from the shoreline, and restore the shoreline to withstand storms from Lake Superior. The city of Duluth will…
DULUTH, Minn.– With an increased number of motor vehicle accidents every year around the Fourth of July, the Duluth Police Department is telling the community to always be aware when driving, to avoid any accidents. Extra officers will be patrolling the roads this weekend, foot traffic and vehicle traffic are expected to pick up especially around the waterfront this weekend,…
DULUTH, Minn.– It will be a very hot and dry weekend for the holiday but the Duluth Fire Department reminds the community that even though we have had some rain, there is still a high fire danger warning. With fireworks, campfires, and grills expected to be in use all weekend, there is still high potential that if you don’t extinguish…
DULUTH, Minn.– Country Jam made its return to the stage tonight in Bayfront Festival Park and after a year off from social gatherings and festivities, the event was a welcome change for the community. The Fourth of July festivities began Friday night in the park, and among the thousands of people who came to watch the show, one spectator in…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth is officially closed. The facility announced its closure in June because of an due to extraordinarily high fixed costs, the state’s inaction on rate adjustments and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now stepping in, Northwood Children Services will be taking on 40 children ages 10-18 along with ten…
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- As the 4th of July weekend approaches, campgrounds are seeing people come out to enjoy the outdoors and warm weather. Amnicon Falls State Park in Wisconsin is fully booked for the Independence Day weekend and through the rest of the summer. “People have been really enjoying themselves coming out to the park this summer,” said park manager…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th of July weekend is around the corner and preparations are in motion. From food to drinks, local businesses are experiencing big crowds. Vikre Distillery in Canal Park is kicking off their weekend with themed cocktails. They offer their classic cocktail kits for those wanting to take their unique beverages to-go. “For 4th of July this year…
