DULUTH, Minn. – The Natural Resources Research Institute is asking for your help after they lost one of their drones. The NRRI’s eBee drone was last in Hartley Park just south of the Nature Center last week. It was mapping out vegetation for the park and was coming down to land before it veered to the southeast. A NRRI official…
REMER, Minn. (AP) – A man has suffered serious injuries in a house explosion in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the 46-year-old man was doing service work on a propane furnace in Remer when the explosion occurred Thursday. The Hill City man was the only one in the residence at the time. He was taken by air…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers are proposing an expansion of background checks for gun sales in the state. Republicans who control the Legislature have said they are opposed to such efforts. But Evers and Democrats are pushing it in the wake of two mass shootings earlier this month, saying the public is behind the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 15, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police say an adult male was arrested early Thursday morning after receiving reports of shots fired around 2:49 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of Upham Road where they determined shots had been fired and arrested one adult male in the incident. Authorities say the male is pending formal charges from the St. Louis…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Falling is the leading cause of death from injury in individuals 65 and older. If a senior citizen falls once, their chances of falling again are doubled. Senior citizens are invited to the Superior YMCA to help change that. Dove Home Health Professionals hosted the first part of their three-part Fall Prevention series, called “The Truth About Falling.”…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa broke ground on their reservation for the construction of a new Cultural Language and Learning Center. Construction for the new building begins Monday, and developers are planning to spend the next 200 days constructing it, to complete the project by the spring of 2020. The building, called “Anishinaabetwaakamig,” or…
DULUTH, Minn.-Back to school shopping can be hard on the wallet, especially for families with multiple kids, or low income. On Wednesday a Back to School Resource Fair helped families in the Harbor Highlands and Hillside neighborhoods check things off their shopping lists. The fair also included resources for families from vendors in the community. Kids also got free bike…
DULUTH, MN – Members of the Duluth Community were honored for their contributions to the Duluth Library Foundation at the Olga Memorial Award Ceremony at the Depot. The city funds most of the library’s needs, but doesn’t fund some of their programs and other activities. Some of those include different children’s reading programs, and concerts on the plaza. Each was…
DULUTH, Minn. – A new flag for the city of Duluth was chosen as part of Imagine Duluth 2035. 195 flags were submitted over the one month long open submission time period. The flag committee then chose nine flags out of the submissions and allowed the community to vote, and out of that one flag was chosen. The new flag…
DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the Festival of Sail is here which means all the ships are headed out today. Northlanders were out watching these large ships head out onto Lake Superior Wednesday morning. One group who watched the ships sail out says they have never seen anything like this before. “It was actually incredibly cool. I don’t think that…
DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth campus has crossed big a milestone. The university will welcome a record number of Native American medical students for the upcoming school year. A total of twelve American Indian students are on the path to becoming physicians for tribal communities. Classes don’t actually begin until next week. But these students,…
DULUTH, Minn. – A one of a kind hotel experience focused on millennials is opening in Duluth tomorrow. The 101 room Tru by Hilton is located on Central Entrance. It’s the company’s latest brand with affordable prices at around 150 dollars a night. The rooms are smaller to meet that price point. There’s plenty of extras, too, including a 24–hour…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Downtown Proctor kicked off it’s week-long festival Wednesday dedicated to its railroad history. The Powerhouse Car Show kicked things off as vintage and classic cars from all eras and places around the Midwest filled the streets of downtown Proctor. A volunteer tells us that it is more than just a car show, that it’s a place to hangout…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth voter turnout was at about thirteen percent in Tuesday’s election. The City Clerk tells us that total is on par with the 2015 and 2017 municipal primaries, and that the city saw an increase in absentee voting this year. She recommends Duluthians pre-register before going to the polls. “If you want to save time when you…
DULUTH, Minn.- Come Wednesday, Northland kids will be able to spend the day with those whose job it is to protect them. The Duluth Police Department is holding its Kids, Cops, and Cars Event. Kids will get a first hand look at what daily life is like being a police officer here in Duluth on Wednesday. The department’s command post…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Keith Musolf has been elected to the St. Louis County Board. He defeated Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher in a special election to replace Congressman Pete Stauber. Musolf had 994 votes to Boucher’s 905. He tells us he’s excited and a little relieved for the campaign to be over so he can start serving the people…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth mayoral race has been narrowed to two candidates. Incumbent Mayor Emily Larson will face challenger Dave Nolle in the November general election. About two-thirds of Duluth voters chose Mayor Larson as their pick in Tuesday’s primary. She advances to the general election against Dave Nolle, who finished second in the primary with about twelve percent…
RINGLE, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin fugitive is in custody after a hunter discovered him hiding in a makeshift bunker in the woods. WSAW-TV reports that Thomas Nelson of Wausau noticed a bunker carved into an embankment on state land in the township of Ringle west of Wausau several months ago. He returned to the bunker on Friday to see…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Authorities say several Philadelphia police officers have been injured in an “active and ongoing” shooting situation in the city. Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted there was at least one suspect firing at police officers Wednesday afternoon. A police spokesman confirmed the shooting in the Nicetown section of the city but offered no other information. Temple University tweeted that…
MUNISING, Mich. (AP) — Kayakers on a tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in northern Michigan narrowly escaped injury when a large section of cliff collapsed near them into Lake Superior. WLUC-TV reports the kayakers were in an area where sandstone cliffs stand up to about 200 feet above the water. Van Ouellette-Ballas of Northern Waters Adventures, one of the…
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has selected a new flag. The city says after they asked the community to submit designs for a chance to create Duluth’s new flag they received a total of 195 submissions from 98 artists. Blane Tetreault was selected as the contest winner. A resolution to adopt his flag will be part of the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to three years in prison after he said he threw a “death party” for his wife and gave her methamphetamine that killed her. Fifty-nine-year-old Duane Johnson of Searles was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in June to criminal neglect. Sixty-nine-year-old Debra Johnson was found dead in their home in…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Republican lawmakers find themselves in an unusual position, advocating for a bill they’ve introduced that broadens birth control access. Anti-abortion groups that are typically their allies are firmly against the measure, which would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills. A public hearing on the bill was set for Wednesday in the Assembly Health Committee….
DULUTH, Minn. – In the mood for a fresh, juicy burger but not excited to fire up your own grill? Grill Wars 2019 will once again benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Some of the area’s most popular restaurants will be asking for…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pet supplies and services can be difficult to keep up with, and the cost can oftentimes detour animal owners from getting the necessities needed. On Tuesday, August 27, Animal Allies and Irving Community Club are teaming up to host a free collar, leash, and microchipping clinic. The event is taking place at the Evergreen Senior Center in…
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) – Police say a man found passed out behind the wheel at an Eau Claire gas station is facing his 12th drunken driving charge. WQOW-TV reports Keith Bondie appeared in Eau Claire County Circuit Court Tuesday where bond was set at $10,000 cash. The 60-year-old Elk Mound man was arrested Saturday at the Kwik Trip. First…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota health officials say three children have gotten sick from E. coli bacteria after swimming in a popular Minneapolis lake. Two beaches at Lake Nokomis have been closed until further notice because of high bacteria levels while the state Department of Health investigates. Minnesota Public Radio News reports Park Board Superintendent Al Bangoura says…
DULUTH, Minn.- Mayor Emily Larson, the incumbent in the 2019 Primary Election, will advance to the General Election with fellow candidate David Nolle in November. Larson rounded out Tuesday night with 5,225 votes, and Nolle with 992. You can see the full election results here. Larson and her campaign staff joined fellow DFL-ers at the Reef Bar above the Labor…
DULUTH, Minn. – 24-year-old Derek Medved is seeking an at-large seat on the Duluth City Council. Medved owns the Gary Milkhouse and Korner Stores convenience stores. While results came in during Tuesday’s primary election, Medved talked with Fox 21 about his campaign and what he hopes to bring to the City Council. Medved will take on incumbents Noah Hobbs and…
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Primary and Special Elections Mayor (Two Advance) Caleb Anderson -206 2.64% Corey Ford -160 2.05% Emily Larson (I) -5,225 66.87% Doris Queen Lavender -83 1.06% David Nolle -992 12.70% Jesse Peterson -193 2.47% Donald Raihala -220 2.82% John Socha -450 …
HAYWARD, Wisc. — Lumberjacks in the Northland are common and the competition between them is said to be strong. In this week’s Great Outdoors, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us to Lumberjack Bowl where all of the best gathered there to show us what they are made of. “It’s kind of in my blood, I’m a four generation competitor.” said…
DULTUH, Minn.- Another way to get school supplies without breaking your budget is shopping at thrift stores. Thrift stores like Savers up by Miller Hill Mall are seeing more families coming in and shopping for back to school clothes, some supplies, and athletic equipment. This Saturday will be a 99 Cent T-Shirt Sale for National Thrift Store Day. Staff said…
DULUTH, Minn.- Families who are members at Hartley Nature Center got a chance to send off monarch butterflies with something to help researchers. The Nature Center hosted a volunteer butterfly tagging event. Kids, parents and others gathered in the Center’s garden to learn about monarchs and milkweed. Then they tagged monarch butterflies before they migrate to Mexico where researchers can…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northland schools will soon be back in session and, to help kids get prepared, the Head of the Lakes United Way will “Stuff the Bus” full of school supplies for the Superior and Lake Superior (Two Harbors-North Shore) School Districts. Supplies most needed this year include pencils, makers, scissors, and earbuds. You can drop them off at…
DULUTH, Minn. – CBD products may soon be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The government agency is working to learn more about the safety of CBD and other cannabis products. The FDA is saying some CBD products are being marketed with unproven medical claims like they can cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. Craig Sutherland, from Sutherland CBD…
DULUTH, Minn. – We are than two months away until Halloween, but this year may not be the same for the Chester Park neighborhood. The Haunted Cemetery, which is one of the largest neighborhood Halloween displays in the area, may soon come to end. The creator, Tom Grier, has been putting on the display for more than 30 years and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lincoln Park’s revitalization is continuing as a new tattoo business is celebrating their grand opening. Stronghold Tattoo Studio opened their doors on Tuesday. They are celebrating in a big way with discounts happening throughout the week on a variety of tattoo designs including those focused on wolves, nature, and bees. The owner tells us this new tattoo studio…
DULUTH, Minn. – Primary day is here as multiple candidates are vying for the Duluth mayoral and city council seats. Polls across the city have been open since 7 a.m., but local election officials tell us they are dealing with very low voter turnout. One election official at a polling place on East Superior Street says it’s always been difficult…
DULUTH, Minn.- Some Northland kids are going on a unique adventure infused with music and musical traditions of many cultures. The Lake Superior Youth Chorus is hosting 30 students this week to help them discover their voices. The students are performing in African circle songs, songs from the Torres Strait Islands, an Israeli love song in Hebrew and they even…
DULUTH, MN- Welcome week will be looking a little different this year. With program reorganization, the duties of the week now are on the shoulders of four members of the student life division and other members of the kirby student center. This group has added more projects and activities allowing the freshmen to experience all Duluth has to offer. They…
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple primaries are being held today across Duluth along with a special election for a St. Louis County Board seat. Mayoral Primary (Two Advance) Nine candidates are vying for the seat of Duluth mayor including incumbent Emily Larson. Others running include Daniel Weatherly, an Army veteran, who says he wants to make the city government more transparent. Another military…
DULUTH, Minn- At The Festival of Sail, it’s not just the tall ships that make this event a big deal, but it’s also the street performers that help bring it alive. Each tall ship, fascinating in its own right, also has an incredible story behind it. And by wandering on board visitors can help paint a picture in their minds….
WRIGHT, Minn. – A unique farm has set up shop west of Prairie Lake in Wright, Minnesota. What makes this farm so special is that its business has traveled all over the Carlton County area. “I just fell in love with it. Love growing food for people. Love the community that we’ve built around growing them their food,” CSA Farmer,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The chair of a Minnesota Senate committee that oversees the Department of Human Services has told the agency’s acting head that she or her successor need to figure out how they’ll repay the federal government for $25 million in apparent overpayments to two tribes for substance abuse treatment. The overpayments were one of the main…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota health officials say severe lung damage has been reported among young people linked to vaping. Children’s Minnesota has reported finding four cases of lung injury in the Minneapolis area potentially related to vaping. The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday the cases are similar to recent cases reported in Wisconsin and Illinois , but…
