TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The American Legion Post 109 and Two Harbors High School hosted a memorial day service where hundreds of people gathered at the Lakeview Cemetery. the honor guard gave traditional military honors to commemorate honor soldiers. A Vietnam vet also shared his story with the community. The legion president says it’s important to pay tribute even if…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Well c’mon get happy. The “Superior Singers” is back for their 2019 summer concert series. Today people turned out to hear what the singers were working with this year. The singers performed a collection of feel good songs from the 1970’s. Every year the group opens their series at the Bong Center. The “Superior Singers” have been…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office reports one man is dead after a crash on US Foresty Road 2182 located in rural northern Itasca County. The crash happened Saturday, May 25. When deputies responded, they found an ATV off the roadway. Jason Lee Schultz, 32, was found deceased as a result of injuries from the crash. Schultz…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 27, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re looking for adventurous plans on Memorial Day, the staff at Sprit Mountain have you covered. Although some patches of snow still cover the mountain, the Adventure Park at Spirit Mountain opened for the summer season Saturday, May 25. Activities currently available for customers include the Alpine Coaster, zip line, jumping pillow and mini golf. The…
WISCONSIN (AP) – Wisconsin might be best known for its beer and cheese offerings, but the state is now dabbling in other areas of interest. A new report shows the states wineries are dragging tourists from across the Upper Midwest. A recent Michigan State University study estimated 1.78 million visits were made to Wisconsin’s winery tasting rooms in 2015, bringing…
Authorities continue to investigate after a 16-year-old male was found dead after a shooting in the Duluth Lincoln Park neighborhood. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, crime, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn.- A 16-year-old boy charged in an April shooting incident was found dead early Monday morning in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Duluth police discovered Ausineese Aubin Dufault dead from a gunshot wound inside a home while responding to a report of a gunshot in the 2100 block of West Third Street around 2:47 a.m. At last report from police…
DULUTH, Minn.- During Motorcycle Awareness Month, hundreds of bikers from as far as Rochester came together at the Vineyard Church in Duluth, to hold the annual Blessing of the Bikes. The music blares, as young and old scarf down baked beans and barbecue. At first glance it’s a typical Memorial Day Weekend Barbecue outside Vineyard church. “It’s something that I…
DULUTH, Minn.- It felt like summer on Sunday in Duluth, and many spots throughout the city were filled with people savoring the sun. Brighton Beach was packed with people enjoying the weather in a variety of different ways. It was the perfect day for some vacationing in the Northland as they splashed around in the waters of Lake Superior. “We…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Local musicians broke out their banjos, guitars, jugs and anything that made noise for the 23rd annual Battle of the Jug Bands competition. Amazing Grace Bakery in Canal Park was filled with people who love making music. Bands were judged on how creative their instruments were. Some artists used jugs and washboards, others has their own talents to show…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Park Point’s Sky Harbor Airport wants to take you above the lake in a helicopter. The airport is running a special deal this Memorial Day Weekend- helicopter rides over the Twin Ports for 20 dollars. The staff is trying to see if people are actually interested in doing helicopter tours this Summer and figured this was a good way…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â On a sunny day most people want to get outside and soak up Lake Superior. Duluth Glides thinks the best way to see it is to roll around it. Special for Memorial Day Weekend, Duluth Glides busted out their segway tours for the Summer season. The owners are facing a few challenges finding courses to ride with all the…
Town of Pence, Wis. – A man is dead after a ATV crash early Sunday morning in Iron County, Wisconsin. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office says the 911 call was received around 12:10 a.m. about an ATV accident at the intersection of Spring Camp Road and Whiteside Street in the Town of Pence. When authorities arrived, they found a single…
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Â Fallen veteran Dante Tini lost his life 77 years ago in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Virginia native’s remains were recently brought back to Minnesota and Saturday, family said their final goodbyes to Tini. “Dante did not join the military because of the war. He was already in the navy when the war came to him,” celebrant Rev….
DULUTH, Minn.- Animal Allies Humane Society is trying to get more loveable pets homes with some incentives. If you adopted one pet, you went home with a Swiffer Cleaning Product. According to the staff at the Humane Society said spring and summer is a great time for adopting. “There are many more litters of kittens and more puppies come through…
DULUTH, Minn.- As many break out their grills and picnic tables this Memorial Day Weekend, fitness fanatics at Aerial Athletics honored Memorial Day in a different way: with an intense workout. The dripping sweat and the grunts of intensity feel more like a boot camp than a Memorial Day event. “Do something that’s maybe a little more important than an…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Hundreds packed the Bong Historical Center parking lot for their Memorial Weekend Barbecue and Military Vehicle Show. According to organizers, before 11 a.m. 600 people had been through the museum. At the free event they could climb the rock wall, bounce in bouncy houses, and explore military vehicles with veterans. “They sacrificed so we can do this kinda…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature passed a $48 billion state budget. It includes money for some big Duluth projects. According to Senator Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth), Duluth’s half-percent sales tax increase for road repairs and about $97 million for the Essentia Health and St. Luke’s Medical District expansion are included in the tax bill. The legislature also approved a…
DULUTH, Minn. – May 24 is Duluth native Bob Dylan’s birthday. To celebrate his 78th birthday this year Duluth Dylan Fest hosted a nine day schedule of events. On Thursday, fans from around the world gathered at the central hillside house he once lived to listen to Dylan’s music played by Greg Tiburzi and to eat cake. “It’s been really…
BARRON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin man will spend the rest of his life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson was sentenced Friday in Barron County. He pleaded guilty in March to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping. He admitted to abducting Jayme in October and killing her…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â 9 months of hard work was celebrated Friday night at the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art. Students put their drawings, paintings and sculptures on display in the academy’s 3rd annual open house. The gallery is also where students created their works of art which reflects one of their main studies- replicating in art what they see with their…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Dante S. Tini was 19 when he was killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thanks to recent DNA testing, the Virginia, Minnesota native’s remains were identified and have now returned home. In 2012, officer Dante S. Tini’s family was asked to give DNA to help locate the missing Navyman’s remains. Nearly 6 years later they got a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gnesen Convenience Store on Rice Lake Road is more than just your every day local gas station. There’s also an authentic Filipino food-to-go. The menu includes pork, chicken, egg rolls, stir fried noodles and white rice. You can get all that for ten bucks. “I don’t want to get big to be honest. I don’t want a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Doctors are expecting this to be a particularly bad allergy season with all kinds of trees blooming in a short period of time. Today, we got a behind the scenes look at how pollen levels are calculated here in Duluth. On the roof of Essentia Health, there is a small spinning device that has a grease stick attached…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Today, students spent the day learning water safety skills. This month, 600 Superior Elementary school kids will take part in the free program, most of who have never gotten water safety training before. Warm weather is on its way and soon families will be out on Lake Superior beach. The YMCA in Superior is doing their part to…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — A new adventure park opened up today and is offering fun from new heights. It’s called The Adventure Park on the North Shore and they officially opened to the public Friday afternoon. They offer six courses that are a mix of challenging ropes climbing and adrenaline packed zip lining, all mixed into one location. “Small little…
NORTHLAND – Many travelers are getting ready for one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year while others are remembering loved ones.” Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives. Instead of traveling like most people do during this busy weekend, others are memorializing those fallen soldiers. A Korean War Veteran and…
UPDATE: Patterson gets life sentence for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killing her parents. BARRON, Wis. (AP) – Members of Jayme Closs’ family are asking a Wisconsin judge to sentence the man who kidnapped her and killed her parents to the maximum amount of time in prison. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson pleaded guilty in March to two counts of intentional homicide and…
SILVER BAY, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are taking you on an exclusive look inside the new Adventure Park on the North Shore that is opening Friday May 24 at 3pm to the public! Scared of heights, so is Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot! Watch her climb and fly her way through the challenging course at 40 feet…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday that it plans to send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, officials said. Members of Congress were notified a day after a White House meeting to discuss Pentagon proposals to bolster the U.S. force presence in the Middle East. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Memorial Day weekend means it’s time to honor those we’ve lost, while also enjoying a barbecue and some time in the sun. Mary Cherne, Clinical Dietitian at St. Luke’s, stopped by FOX 21 Local News Friday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend to chat about healthier food choices to enjoy at your backyard feast. Cherne suggests choosing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued traffic advisories affecting the West Duluth and Gary New Duluth areas: Memorial Day Parade: start time 12:30 p.m. Monday on Grand Avenue in West Duluth Parade units will line up on 59th Avenue West between Raleigh Street and Grand Avenue beginning at 10:30 a.m. Parade Route: Starting at 59th Ave W…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 24, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called lawmakers back for a special session to complete a $48 billion state budget for the next two years. The Democratic governor told them to convene at 10 a.m. Friday in hopes of adjourning before 7 a.m. Saturday. But suspending the normal procedural rules to let that happen requires some…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The family of a 5-year-old boy who survived after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota says he will undergo further medical procedures. The Woodbury family posted Thursday evening on a GoFundMe page that the procedures are “non-life threatening complications” related to the fall. The boy, named Landen, plunged 40 feet…
CLOQUET, Minn. – There’s still no official word on why Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer remains off the job or when he will return. Chief Palmer began his “voluntary paid leave” on April 16. City Administrator Aaron Reeves told FOX 21 this week that the leave “… can’t go on forever but I also can’t provide a set time frame…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been nearly two months since Duluth’s now-former fire chief, Dennis Edwards, was arrested and eventually charged with DWI. But there’s still no comment from Mayor Emily Larson who hand-selected Edwards for that position. FOX 21 has repeatedly asked Mayor Larson for any type of response, including this Thursday and Wednesday, but her spokesperson, Kate Van Daele,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some may have big plans to bust out the barbecue for the holiday weekend and take advantage of the Memorial Day sales in preparation it. Family–owned business Greenfield Meats and More in Superior says customers have been buying brats and steaks all week, getting everything together for a big camping weekend if the weather holds out. “Everybody likes the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many theatre camps and performance opportunities for kids are happening this summer at the Duluth Playhouse. The Playhouse hosted an open house, showing off its new rehearsal spaces at the NorShor Theatre. Staff tell us they get thirty to sixty kids every week for camp and even more for their junior and teen intensive programs. “We’re learning…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â The Spirit Room is remembering bars and taverns of the past this week to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society. The event is called Tavern Throwback. Customers can see old pictures and shirts from over 130 bars that once stood on the streets of the city of Superior. Employees say the throwback cocktail menu is a hit…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health’s new $800 million health care facility in Downtown Duluth is closer to breaking ground this fall with demolition beginning as early as September. During the construction of the 340-foot-tall facility, both East First Street and Fourth Avenue East will be closed for nearly two years. New Renderings show details of what’s being called the “Vision…
ASHLAND, Wis. – Neighbors in Ashland are reacting to the shooting. one resident Robin Weaver tells us she and her daughter saw officers hiding behind trees with guns drawn while yelling commands toward the home at times. She says she couldn’t believe what she was witnessing. “I was scared. I was petrified. No one would’ve thought this would go on…
ASHLAND, Wis. – New details have been released involving an officer–involved shooting in Ashland that happened yesterday. Investigators tell us the person shot and killed by police was wanted on a federal warrant. Authorities have not said what type of federal warrant the man was wanted on. Ashland police chief Jim Gregoire says shots were fired by law enforcement other…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, on the Park Point Beach, students were collecting some new water safety data. The U-W Madison students used a drone to gather information and learn how rip currents affect the beach. They’re also researching how those in the water can prevent getting caught in a dangerous current. One student tells us, drones give them a more advanced…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, the Duluth International Airport is celebrating adding American Airlines nonstop flights from Duluth to Chicago. The new partnership between the Duluth Airport and American Airlines is adding two more daily flights between the mid western cities. American Airlines representatives say it’s a great opportunity to expand the company’s reach in the Midwest. “We are starting with this…
DULUTH, Minn.- A start date has now been set for a major Duluth construction project. Work on Park Point Road just south of the Lift Bridge will begin on May 29th. Starting later this month, 13th street to the Lift Bridge will be filled with construction cones. The city will take three inches of black top off the roads to…
DULUTH, Minn. – A 73-year-old female was struck by a car just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to the Duluth Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the 2800 Block of Piedmont Avenue where they found the pedestrian with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The 21-year-old male driver was cited for inattentive driving. Authorities say the female pedestrian was conscious…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Minnesota academic official is the new chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The UW System Board of Regents announced Thursday that they have given the job to Dwight Watson, provost and vice president of Academic and Student Affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University. He replaces former Chancellor Beverly Kopper, who resigned in December after her…
