MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic lawmakers are planning to tout a new bill that would dramatically rework how Wisconsin draws its legislative district boundaries. Republicans redrew the lines in 2011 to consolidate supporters, helping them maintain control of both houses since then. Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in 2015 alleging the boundaries were unconstitutional but the U.S. Supreme Court…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 19, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
BRUCE, Wisc. — A confirmed tornado touched down in Bruce, WI Monday night at 7:15. No damage has been reported yet, the NWS will be out there surveying the area Tuesday. As Severe Thunderstorms rolled across the Northland, many trees were knocked down in the strong winds that gusted up to 52mph. Several large poplar trees were uprooted in Marcell,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Union Pacific Railroad’s “Big Boy” No. 4014 steam engine will be on display all weekend at the Duluth Depot. The inaugural Festival of Steam is happening Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21. Rides won’t be available on “Big Boy,” but the engine will be steamed up and on display. For those looking to roll down the…
COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 34-year-old Duluth man was rescued Monday night from the Whiteface Reservoir. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to reports of a water emergency around 10:15 p.m. Officials say a homeowner on North Cabin Circle heard a man yelling for help from the lake. The homeowner got in his boat and located…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that happened Monday night in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance around 6:15 p.m. on the 500 Block of 22nd Avenue West. When officers arrived they located a 33-year-old female with significant injuries. Authorities say they…
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) – A suburban Minneapolis city council has voted to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance at its meetings after its decision to drop it generated a firestorm of criticism. The St. Louis Park City Council voted unanimously Monday night to bring back the pledge as more than 100 people packed the meeting room to protest the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating a stabbing in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. A spokesperson alerted the media about the basics on the case at about 8:50 p.m. Monday. The stabbing happened on the 500 block of 22nd Avenue West. It appears to be a domestic incident, according to police. We’ll bring your more information as officials release…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Art Institute helped local teens find their creative side through mixed media art. The institute held a youth camp where teens were introduced to art such as clay sculptures and photography at the Depot. Institute staff said it’s important to get today’s youth to do something else with their hands other than type on their phones….
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy is on a mission to build a stronger bond with communities across the country. On day one of navy week in Duluth the Navy Band is connecting to the community through music. The City of Duluth received a special treat thanks to the U.S. Navy Band. Parked in the middle of the hustle and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Construction work is well underway this summer in the Northland, and Monday two new projects just started. Crews began work on one residential intersection in Duluth, and two parts of Maple Grove Road in Hermantown. At the intersection of 26th Avenue East and Jefferson Street in Duluth, crews will reconstruct pedestrian ramps to ADA standards and partially replace…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pier B is known for its fantastic views of Lake Superior and the Twin Ports, but inside the doors is Tugboat. He’s the resort dog who is 15 months old and full of love. “Who doesn’t want to get check in by big brown eyes and a wagging tail,” said his owner and the director of operations…
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth city councilors vote to move forward with a resolution asking that the Husky Refinery in Superior be reconstructed with the safety of the Twin Ports community in mind. This after mayor Emily Larson proposed to question to the Environmental Protection Agency with focus on their use of hydrogen fluoride at the refinery, saying she doesn’t believe communities have…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- People are doing anything they can to beat the heat and humidity this Summer in the Northland. Sales are up on fans, coolers and AC units at Ace Hardware in Superior. “We’ll it’s definitely starting to pick up. People are buying their air conditioners, getting their grills, fans, everything. We’ve got our coolers, YETI cooler line over there,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Small businesses in Superior may soon have the chance to get the money needed to help their companies grow. Through a Small Business Grant Program, local businesses could potentially apply for up to $50 thousand to help start, assist or grow their trade. The grant would come from the same economic development fund used to support large corporations in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are doing their best to cope with the climbing temperatures in the best ways they could. One way people were out was by the old standby, ice cream, at Love Creamery in West Duluth. “We have always 12 flavors and many of them are constantly changing so there’s always something new here and we had a…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the extreme heat and humidity that is lasting through the week, Duluth Police and Fire have tips on how to beat the heat. Heat indexes in some Northland hometowns almost hit 100 degrees today, and that heat isn’t going away anytime soon. Expert advice includes checking on your neighbors, and paying special attention to elderly people over…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the opioid crisis continues in Minnesota, parents are now beginning to struggle with taking care of addicted kids, sometimes even giving them up to foster care and halfway homes. And Monday, a symposium was held in Duluth that worked to spread awareness for resources that are available for parents who’s children are struggling with addiction. But this…
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday, a unique training event was held at Animal Allies in Duluth, where community members and shelter workers learn all about the shelter dogs body language. The goal is to make these pets more adoptable by training them to work better in larger groups of dogs. Dogs of all sizes were able to get a feel for one…
DULUTH, Minn. – A few sailors coordinated with a local elementary school and Duluth Parks and Recreation to clean up Park Point Beach. The sailors picked up trash and debris along the road and the beach. A few students even pitched in on the clean up efforts. One sailor says volunteers events like this one keeps the sailors and the…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Two Republican senators are taking issue with President Donald Trump’s tweet that freshman Democratic congresswomen of color “go back” to where they came from. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who is up for re-election next year, said Trump’s tweet was “way over the line and he should take that down.” Republican Sen. Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania said of…
TOWNSHIP OF GORDON, Wis. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 66-year-old man from Bonduel, Wisconsin. Authorities say they received a call from a U.S. Forest Park Ranger around 9:30 a.m. Friday reporting a camper was unaccounted for at the East Twin Lake campground in the Township of Gordon. The camper,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Have you ever wanted to take a tour of the most beautiful, historic homes and gardens in Duluth? If so, you’re invited to attend the Duluth Women’s Club 52nd annual Tour of Homes and Gardens happening Wednesday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will include a luncheon and is open to the public….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 15, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather
BACKUS, Minn. – A 44-year-old male was transported via Life Link to a St. Cloud area hospital after being ejected from an ATV that crashed into several trees on Friday. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a serious ATV crash on the Ox Yoke Road NW in rural Backus around 7:43 p.m. Authorities…
DULUTH, Minn. – Navy Week is making its way back to Duluth and this year’s celebration features a lineup full of events with something for everyone. Sailors are arriving in the Twin Ports July 15 – 21 to take part in more than 75 events spread throughout Duluth and the surrounding communities. This outreach mission is to build and strengthen…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, a woman was injured Saturday evening after falling from the lower falls at Gooseberry State Park. Lake County Dispatch says they received a report of a 20-year-old female that had fallen approximately 30 feet from the falls around 7:16 p.m. on Saturday. The female was flown by Life Link…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz’s Human Services commissioner has resigned just six months after being appointed. The governor’s office announced Tony Lourey’s resignation on Monday without explanation. He leaves just days after two deputy commissioners announced their departures – also without explanation. Lourey says in a resignation letter that a new leader is necessary to carry out…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 15, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he won’t run for office in 2022 after he accepted a full-time job running a national conservative youth organization. Walker tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a story published Monday that the job as president of the Young America’s Foundation will prevent him from running for his old job as…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Hot and humid weather that triggered severe thunderstorms in Minnesota is sticking around for now. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Twin Cities metro Monday when the combination of dew points, humidity and temperature exceeds 90 degrees. Storms that rolled across Minnesota Sunday night caused flash flooding in Brainerd, where a sinkhole opened…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Sunday Meet on the Street took over West Superior Street in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood. The event brought out local businesses, community members, and local authorities to eat some food, play some games, and celebrate all the neighborhood has to offer. “We’ve had so much growth in the craft district itself that people have sort of had…
DULUTH, Minn.- A runaway van took a two-year-old girl for a wild ride that could have ended tragically, were it not for the actions of a Duluth Police Officer who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Megan Newman was taking her daughters out of the car in the parking lot of Munger Terrace Apartments after…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to get inside the head of a police officer and see what they do on patrol, you can now do that through Twitter. It’s through something called a virtual ride along. It’s meant to simulate a real ride along with an officer in their car, and the Duluth Police Department has jumped on board. Officers…
DULUTH, Minn.- Baseball players read books to little kids at Duluth’s Wade Stadium for the 4th annual Books and Baseball event. Children and parents were invited to story time with the Huskies baseball team before their afternoon game. The event was put on by the Duluth Public Library who says kids love the event because they get to hear their favorite…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Two Harbors was bustling Saturday for the third day of the four-day long Heritage Days in Two Harbors. The event featured live music, food, a car show at Danny’s Auto on Third Avenue, and a parade throughout the town. Heritage Days also featured unique vendors from across Minnesota. Dale Lessard is one of them. He fashions sculptures…
SPOONER, Wis.- Saturday was the final day of the 66th annual Spooner Rodeo in Wisconsin. It’s the longest running pro–rodeo event in the world, bringing in thousands for horseback riding and country music. The Spooner Rodeo ropes in roughly 30 thousand people a year to a city that normally holds 3 thousand. “There are cowboys and cowgirls and rodeo fans…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday the Greek culture showed off their customs and delicious food at Marshall School. According to organizers this year brought a record number of attendees to enjoy traditional Greek Gyros and Loukoumades, dances, and above all, hospitality. “They can just expect a really welcoming environment, great food, great pastries, lot of entertainment,” said George Patronas, co-chair for…
DULUTH, Minn.- There’s only one place and one time of year where you can take a trip around the world without leaving Duluth: when Taste of Duluth comes to Bayfront Festival Park. The sounds, sights, smells and above all tastes embraces people into each of the different cultures represented at this year’s Taste of Duluth. “Well y’know we’ve got Italian…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A bicyclist was struck and killed by a tour bus in Hermantown Friday night. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Jacob Joseph Sabin of Hermantown. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash around 11:25 p.m. They tell us a tour bus was traveling south on Highway 53 in Hermantown when it struck a bicyclist that…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, Northland elementary students began their quest to build a robot to conquer the Duluth East Daredevils course. And Friday, in front of their family members, they got to show off all their hard work. In groups of two and three, they built a robot that would follow a line, go over a bridge, and even through…
DULUTH, Minn. – Peace United Church of Christ on 11th Avenue East in Duluth hosted a vigil calling for changes to U.S. immigration policies. It’s one of hundreds of “Lights for Liberty” gatherings happening nationwide. Organizers are collecting signatures on petitions asking lawmakers to say “no” to what they call “abuses taking place” at the southern border. “The more people…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Rowing Club is celebrating the completion of their new $1.5 million rowing center on Park Point. The two new buildings have storage space for fifty to seventy boats and locker rooms and showers for men and women. Rowing Club members hope the new facility welcomes in a new generation of rowers. “In many sports, if…
DULUTH, Minn.- All aboard a very special steam train riding down the North Shore scenic railroad this weekend. After a year getting fixed up in the shop, steam engine ‘332,’ formerly known as engine ’28,’ is back on the track, making trips from Duluth to Two Harbors and back. Railroad officials say riding a steam train down the scenic route…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s a cowboy competition and shootout down at the Head of the Lake Fairgrounds in Superior this weekend. Roughly 60 shooters from around the nation made it out for the 10th Annual Fast Draw Tournament. Tom “Laripin” Swanson is a gunslinger from Arizona. He’s been competing in the Wisconsin gunfight for 5 years and fell in love with fast…
DULUTH, Minn. – Glensheen Mansion dug up a diving bell, an unusual find that has been hiding under water and stones in their boathouse for decades. Glensheen has always known it was lurking under the stones but this week was the first time they have seen it in all its glory. For now, there are many secrets left surrounding the…
DULUTH, Minn. – City councilors Arik Forsman and Noah Hobbs will introduce a resolution on Monday asking city planners to conduct a study. The goal of the study is to closely examine permitting and zoning regulations in neighborhoods in need of development to figure out better ways to encourage new businesses. This is all part of what are called transformational…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Roseville Trucking Company Lakeville Motors Express closed their doors out of the blue Thursday leaving hundreds without a job including those working at the Hermantown site. The company website yesterday also posted on their website that said “effective immediately, LME will no longer be accepting any pickups”. No word yet on how many people lost their jobs…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Wisconsin Point restoration project is a $1.4 million dollar plan. But recently, the project has faced delays because public vandalism. Over the Fourth of July weekend, damage from fireworks caused this large hold in the middle of the bran new boardwalk near the beach. Around five boards and runners were damaged from the misuse of fireworks but…
