SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Great Northern Classic Rodeo is back for another three-day fun filled lineup of entertainment. The event takes place at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior. The 28th Annual Great Northern Classic Rodeo will begin Friday at 6:00 p.m. Friday night the rodeo will kick off with the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Event,” and…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 30, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Preliminary numbers show the freshmen class at the University of Minnesota could be the largest in decades. Vice Provost and Dean Robert McMaster says the 6,200 freshman students this year eclipses the 2017 class as the largest in 50 years. Although, the official enrollment number won’t be published until later this fall. McMaster tells KARE-TV the university…
RICE LAKE, Minn.- A Duluth electrical contractor, who works closely with oil and mining companies like Husky and Enbridge, has made a big expansion in the Northland. Wescom Inc. specializes in supplying energy structures like electrical circuits and solar panels to large corporations. The company celebrated the grand opening of its new office space right outside of Duluth in the old…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at the University of Minnesota-Duluth had the chance to check out a handful of the school’s clubs. Organizations ranging from Greek Life to more eccentric groups like Quidditch Club were represented at the college’s back to school activities fair. Some freshman said it was reassuring to see such a wide variety of clubs offered to them at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day Weekend in the Twin Ports celebrate the GLBTQAI2S individuals in the community with all types of activities for adults and families at Duluth-Superior Pride. Mayor Emily Larson started pride weekend off with the Mayor’s Reception down at the Depot in Duluth saying all are welcome. “Every single day we have community members who don’t feel…
DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day is the weekend which means school is almost in full swing. Thursday, Laura MacArthur Elementary School in West Duluth welcomed students for an open house. The school will be welcoming more than 350 kindergarten through fifth grade students. They got a chance to see their new rooms, get comfortable at their desks, and meet their…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – New college students are getting to know University of Wisconsin-Superior and they are learning about their campus. UWS is using this week to teach students about some of the Native American aspects the campus features such as the medicine wheel. The wheel was dedicated last year and has many meanings for community and the circle of life….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Rib and brisket lovers may need to find a new favorite place to chow down because Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hermantown appears closed. According to neighboring businesses, the chain location closed quickly and unexpectedly earlier this week. Fox 21 tried reaching out to the restaurant and found their number was disconnected. The Hermantown store is also no longer listed…
ASHLAND, Wis. – New Day Advocacy Center has been a safe haven for nearly 10,000 victims since opening 30 years ago. And with a more space they are hopeful to provide comfort for more victims. The brand new facility is a big step up from its current location. The soon to be former facility is a nearly 2,000 square foot…
DULUTH, Minn.- In the days before hurricane Dorian’s touchdown in Florid, the local red cross chapter in Duluth is preparing for the worst. A team of volunteers is getting their emergency response car ready just in case those impacted by the hurricane need help. There’s still no exact word on the predicted impact hurricane Dorian will have, but if the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Student math test scores continue to decline in Minnesota. During the most recent school year, the number of Minnesota students considered proficient in math dropped for the fourth consecutive year. Only 53.9 percent of students met or exceeded state standards for math proficiency in 2019. In 2016, nearly 60 percent of Minnesota students met or…
ASHLAND, Wis. – The 18-year veteran of the Ashland Police Department accused of stealing a vehicle in April has been charged with one count of Drive or Operate Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent-Abandon Vehicle. Authorities say Ty Juoni, 50, stole a vehicle from a residence in the 100 Block of 7th Avenue East in the early morning hours of April 28….
(photo: Twitter/GallatinNF) BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – An emergency crew has recovered the body of climber who died on Montana’s highest peak. The Billings Gazette reports a helicopter retrieved a man’s body from the south side of Granite Peak Tuesday. Authorities have not yet identified the 65-year-old victim from Minnesota. Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler says the man fell Saturday…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Justice Department has won its first conviction using results from testing thousands of unanalyzed sexual assault kits. The department announced Thursday that a Waupaca County jury convicted Leroy Whittenberger of three counts of second-degree sexual assault on Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint filed in April 2018, Whittenberger assaulted a teenage girl in New…
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (AP) Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he’s awaiting a recommendation from his legal team about when to call a special election for the congressional district being vacated by retiring Republican Rep. Sean Duffy. Evers said Thursday that he doesn’t know if he’ll have the special election correspond with the state’s presidential primary in April, when there’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pride events kick off Thursday, August 29 with the Mayor’s Reception at the Duluth Depot. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Superior Mayor Jim Paine, as well as officials from surrounding communities will welcome visitors and residents alike to the Depot for the opener of the Labor Day Weekend 2019 Pride Celebration. The Mayor’s reception is happening from 5:00…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – The Great Minnesota Get-Together continues through Labor Day in Falcon Heights. This year there are dozens of new foods available to try, but the staples keep customers and fairgoers coming back. FOX 21 Local News stopped by Fresh French Fries in this week’s Cooking Connection. FOX 21’s Andrew Kirov learns how staff keep up with demand…
DULUTH, Minn. – Fitger’s Brewhouse Brewery and Grille and The Duluth Experience are teaming up with Life House to collaborate on a special brew, the Legitimate Hustle Pale Ale, to help raise money for the new Legitimate Hustle Program. A project of Life House’s Futures Education and Employment Program, the Legitimate Hustle Program gives youth an opportunity to safely earn…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 29, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Two Republican legislators are working on a bill that would eliminate Wisconsin’s waiting period before divorcees can get married again. Under current state law, divorcees can’t get married to anyone in Wisconsin during the first six months after their divorce becomes final. Rep. Cindi Duchow and Sen. Alberta Darling’s bill would eliminate the waiting period. They…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 29, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime Duluth business owner, son of a former mayor, and longtime LGBTQ community supporter Rick Boo has died. No cause of death has been released at this time. Carmody Irish Pub and Brewery was packed Wednesday with people reminiscing about his life. “He’s touched a lot of lives in this town, and helped a lot of deadbeat musicians…
CLOQUET, Minn.- In Cloquet a few kids had happy feet as they learned to tap dance at camp. Shooting Stars Dance in Cloquet is hosting its last camp of the summer this week. Dance instructors said dancing is a great activity to get kids moving. “Bringing kids into dance at a young age is really good for them to meet…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO is hosting a forum that gives the indigenous community the tools to build the Indigenous economy. The first of the three part series Indigenous Economy, Indigenous Entrepreneurs was held Wednesday. A business owner shared his story and how native people in Duluth can start their own businesses that can help…
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a packed house at Wade Satadium for the final night of “Wednesday Night at the Races:. Kids got to run around the Wade Stadium turf for ribbons and high fives. Grandma’s Marathon hosts six of the races each summer for kids fourteen and under to have a chance to race. It is all to promote…
DULUTH, Minn. – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is going Hollywood, organizers from the marathon announced on Wednesday that the event is partnering with a Hollywood film studio all for a good cause. The film will be called “The Great Alaskan Race” and it focuses on the true story about the outbreak of a serious infection in Alaska in…
DULUTH, Minn. – The weather is sliding into fall temperatures which means school is right around the corner, and Wednesday Lincoln Park Middle School held its annual open house to help students get to know their surroundings and teachers. LPMS is expecting more than 700 students to come through the doors on the first day. Wednesday gave students and their…
What better way to make most of your lunch break than doing some Latin dancing. Today, Move Dance Grow served up some lessons for a midday dance session. Every Wednesday, folks can stop by to spice up their day with a little Latin flavor. Each week is different and people can learn techniques from popular dances like Salsa and Cha…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new boutique, better yet, a Brew–tique hotel will soon open in Canal Park. The historic Endion Station has been undergoing a big transformation to become the next vacation hot spot. The former pub, now known as “Endion Station Inn,” will have five uniquely decorated hotel rooms with king and queen size beds. Each room will be…
DULUTH, Minn.-Social workers from St. Louis County are now meeting with those in need at the Duluth Public Library. The services are offered from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday where they meet with the public on variety of topics including issues with substance abuse, financial benefits, child protective services, and even housing. Organizers from the program say it’s a good way…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Winter is right around the corner. Soon warming centers in the Twin Ports will be packed with people seeking warm shelter from those very cold nights. But before that happens, the Ruth House warming center in Superior is making some big changes. It is moving to a bigger location soon, which will help more people when the temperatures…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho–holic is now open in Duluth on Central Entrance. It features a signature dish of Pho, which is a Vietnamese soup. They also have a variety of other options giving Duluthians the opportunity to sample some of the culture and Vietnamese cuisine. Store owners had a soft opening for the restaurant yesterday, but that…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Nearly a dozen lawsuits with potentially millions of dollars at stake are in limbo thanks to a dispute between Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republicans who passed a lame-duck law giving themselves the final say over settlements. Kaul and Republican committee members can’t agree on how to discuss the cases. Kaul wants the committee to…
GONVICK, Minn. – A 47-year-old Gonvick woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after authorities say she backed over and killed her boyfriend with her vehicle after a night of drinking. Authorities say Beth Rose Windus has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide in the death of her boyfriend Jonathon Sundquist, 51, of Proctor. According to…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Tis’ the season to celebrate the history of the LGBTAQI community in the Northland. The Duluth Area Family YMCA, in collaboration with the Duluth Superior PRIDE committee is proud to host the inaugural Light Up With Pride event Thursday, August 29 at 9:00 p.m. at the Downtown branch of the YMCA. From 9:00 – 9:30 p.m., participants…
DULUTH, Minn. – When you’re at the State Fair, you can’t forget about all the animal exhibits available. In this week’s Animal Answers, we’re taking you to the sheep barn to meet a couple who walks us through the process of shearing sheep. “My parents fit sheep for a living and I’ve been showing sheep my whole life,” said sheep…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Anthony Peoples, Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The number of Wisconsin students who are fully immunized declined slightly in the last school year. New data from state health officials show 91.9 % of students met immunization requirements, a decrease of 0.4% from the previous school year. Wisconsin Public Radio News reports that for diseases like measles, the immunization rate needs to be closer…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin has received a federal disaster declaration for 17 counties and two tribes that sustained damage during severe storms in July. Evers made the request to President Donald Trump’s administration last week. The governor also had requested Marinette County be included, but Evers’ office says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center was packed for the Salvation Army’s Third Annual Grand Slam Festival Fundraiser. It was supposed to be held Wade Stadium like it has been before, but the rain changed those plans. The fundraiser raised money for the Salvation Army’s food program which organizers said served about 81,000 last year. It featured different…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Paddlers hit the water on Lake Superior for the 18th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. What does is take to get a two thousand pound boat to glide 500 meters in under three minutes? “It’s just like 20 of your friends in a boat paddling and having fun and team and sportsmanship,” paddler Mckenzie Macsarline said. A dragon…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another longtime furniture store in Lincoln Park has announced it’s closing. Anderson Furniture will close its doors in the next couple of months after more than 100 years in business, according to a store employee. There’s no word on how many employees will be affected. The Anderson Furniture store in Virginia will stay open. In terms of the…
DULUTH, MN – Like the NFL, fantasy football managers conduct drafts for their players. If you want to do that in style, Buffalo Wild Wings has special packages available, including a big draft board and all you can drink pepsi for your draft party. There’s even a special give away for you and your friends to see next years NFL…
On Monday, Congressman Sean Duffy, a Republican Wisconsin representative, shocked the political world as he announced he is resigning next month to prepare for the birth of his daughter who is suffering from heart complications. Just hours after Duffy’s announcement, Democratic State Rep. Nick Milroy of South Range announced he’s considering running for the soon-to-be-vacant 7th district seat. Just as…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin– Superior kicked off day one of move– in days for the fall semester. About 100 new students arrived on campus early Tuesday as u–w–s move in crews welcomed the students with open arms. They were also on hand to help students and their families get their things into the residence halls. Some students…
SUPERIOR, Wis – Husky Energy has applied for several air pollution permits through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But some people in the community have remained concerned about what will happen when Husky becomes fully operational again. The DNR has already completed a preliminary review of the permit applications, but the agency wants to hear the community input before…
Proctor, MN – Construction in Proctor is continuing to buzz along. Stop light repairs and accessibility to county road eleven are taking up the bulk of the work. The construction, which started August 7th, is on the main drag of town on highway two. One local business owner says, crossing the street and taking new delivers has been difficult. “The…
DULUTH, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber announced today that Saint Louis County will receive $10,252,000 from the Department of Transportation towards bridge repairs. There are more than six-hundred bridges in Saint Louis County. The grant would allow the public works team to accelerate their plan for bridge maintenance. An additional fifteen or more bridges with weight restrictions could be replaced….
