SUPERIOR, Wis. — A public meeting is set for Wed., Aug. 21, at the Superior Public Library to talk about construction plans for the Bong Bridge. The meeting takes place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The project includes concrete surface repairs and replacing light poles, some of which came down during accidents and storms. Click there for an overview…
UPDATE (August 16, 2:10 p.m.) — The Superior Police Department has identified the motorcyclist that was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday morning. The 33-year-old Superior resident is Brandon Richard Larsen. Authorities say the driver of the vehicle was a 16-year-old. Speed appears to be a factor in the crash. ORIGINAL POST: SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 33-year-old motorcyclist…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Police on the campus of U-W Superior held their first-ever active shooter training exercises. Officers are using the fine arts building for mock drills that will last till Thursday. Some of the training is focused on approaching and assessing an active shooter scene. The UWS Police Chief says it’s on him to make sure his team is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Did you know baby birds “graduate” into adulthood? Every August, young birds mature into their full-grown state as they prepare for migration. And in Superior, people celebrated the start of migration as birds make their way down south. The “Anyone Can Bird” event is a series of birding adventures where everyone is welcome. The event aims to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the…
Below are the results of the 2024 Wisconsin Primary Election. Results are coming from the Douglas County Wisconsin’s website. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman- 40,986 votes, 7.4% Eric Hovde- 476,857 votes, 86.3% Rejani Raveendran- 34,587 votes, 6.3% Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn- 32,920…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Superior School Board has approved an operating referendum question for the November ballot. This comes even after an elementary school was closed at the end of the last school year and more than 50 teachers, support staff and administration were laid off. The district says the loss of funding from the pandemic and declining enrollment are two…
Tuesday’s primary elections have some key seats up for grabs in Wisconsin, such as United States Senator and Wisconsin State Assembly District’s spots. United States Senator race: Republican Party: Charles Barman Eric Hovde Rejani Raveendran Democratic Party: Tammy Baldwin (Incumbent) United States Representative District 7: Republican Party: Tom Tiffany (Incumbent) Democratic Party: Kyle Kilbourn Elsa Duranceau …
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Don’t be alarmed by the larger than usual police presence that will surround the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Holden Fine & Applied Arts Center later this week. UWS Campus Police will undergo an active shooter training to ensure campus police know how to handle an active shooter threat. The training will happen Wednesday, August 14, and Thursday, August…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June citing a conflict of interest, but the court’s chief justice told The Associated Press she is pursuing other options. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler told AP via email on Thursday that she continues “to pursue other means in an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Broadcasters Association has declared this week as “Broadcasters Week of Kindness.” The goal is for local journalists to get out into their communities and volunteer. Earlier this week, FOX 21 Reporter Emily Halling visited Wired Whisker Cat Cafe in Duluth. And on Thursday, FOX 21’s Maria Vollom, Rusty Mehlberg and Dan Hanger headed out to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Senior Connections was cooking up brats and hotdogs Wednesday to support a cause that impacts many. Senior Connections hosted its annual Farmers Market Cookout in Superior. The money made from the cookout goes towards the Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Senior Connections have already surpassed its original fundraising goal for the walk. The team at the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Getting a start in college can be easier than ever for Wisconsin high school seniors. Applying for universities can be a difficult, and expensive task. A new program called Direct Admit Wisconsin is giving high school seniors the option to be directly enrolled in 10 University of Wisconsin schools. After opting in, the nominees will receive an…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sunday’s warm weather brought many out to Superior’s remodeled Woodstock Bay. In a Facebook post, Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine welcomed the community to check the former gravel and dirt boat landing on Friday. Woodstock Bay now provides walking trails, a pavilion, a restroom, a bike repair station, and a place to dock kayaks. Since reopening, plenty of…
HAYWARD, Wis. — This weekend saw the return Lumberjack World Championships, this year entering in their 64th official year. Lumberjack World Championships has been apart of the Hayward culture since the 1890’s, but wasn’t recognized world-wide until 1960. This year saw 97 different athlete compete head to head in 10 different events like log chopping, speed climbing, boom running, sawing,…
TWIN PORTS. — To commemorate the 145th anniversary of the inaugural train arrival in the Twin Ports, Zenith City Press will unveil “Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior” on August 1 at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. The book, written by Historian Tony Dierckins and Duluth/Superior Railroad Expert Jeff Lemke, covers railroad history in the region…
MASON, Wis. – Coming up Tuesday night on FOX 21 Local News at 9, a special report from Mason, Wisconsin, involving a recent wolf attack. You’ll hear from life-long residents of northern Wisconsin who say the wolf population is out of control, killing livestock and even and 11-year-old Labrador just feet from its house. “I know that wolves, they’re a…
Superior, WI- Boat motors ran early on Saturday for the 6th annual Vets on the Lake fishing event. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, The Douglas County Veterans Service Office, and the Western Lake Superior Trolling Association host this event. A total of 120 veterans, 60 from Minnesota and 60 from Wisconsin went out on Lake Superior for a day…
IRON RIVER, Wis. — Iron River celebrated their 60th annual Blueberry Festival on an early note this year. Thursday, the community gathered and watched as local preformed their best talent acts for all to see. On Friday, families got out to the park for a free movie night at Moon Lake Park. But Saturday, the crowds rolled in for usual…
BRULE, Wis. – Two people are dead after a vehicle strikes a tree north of Brule Saturday evening. The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash on County Highway H south of Koho Road just before 8:30 p.m. They determined the 2006 Mercury Milan was heading southbound toward Brule when it lost control and left…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Downtown Farmers Market is going strong as we hit the halfway point of summer. The market features produce such as eggs and veggies. There are also homemade baked goods, maple syrup and other seasonal items. All of the vendors are from the Douglas County Area, giving the market a local touch. And new this year…
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin/UGANDA, East Africa. — Father-son duo travel to Uganda for four weeks of cultural exchange through music and dance experiences. University of Wisconsin-Superior Student Seth Gudmunsen and his father Shawn Gudmunsen, who is the architect of the project and a teacher himself, joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast Monday to share more about the Pamoja Project. More information…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Volunteers and workers from the St. Louis River Alliance teamed up to remove debris from the Piping Plover habitat on Wisconsin Point. The sun was beating down on the sand along Wisconsin Point, but that didn’t deter the crew working to clear the Piping Plover Site. They chopped and burned logs and wooden debris that washed ashore,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It was an emotional day in court Wednesday as a Douglas County judge handed down his sentence against a former Superior police officer who killed a father and newborn son in a drunken hit-and-run in 2022. Judge George Glonik sentenced Gregory Swanson, 44, to 5 years in prison and 5 years supervision for each of the two…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man who was wielding two knives near the convention, Milwaukee’s police chief said Tuesday. Five members of the Columbus, Ohio, police department fired on the man, who had a knife in each hand, refused police commands and charged at an unarmed man before police fired,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice made a stop in Superior on Monday. The caravan is traveling around the country, starting in San Diego at the beginning of April. Members of the caravan want to celebrate local disability rights movements, educate communities of disability history, and — most of all — encourage people to vote. “A…
7/12/24 Update: Courtesy: Bella Bretting Courtesy: Bella Bretting TOWN OF BELL, Wis. – Two days after the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said there was not enough evidence to prosecute an animal neglect case involving more than 15 horses, FOX 21 has learned the Sheriff’s Office has sent their investigation over to the District Attorney’s Office for possible charges. On Wednesday,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Wisconsin businessman Eric Hovde visited Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats in Superior on his statewide RV tour. The stop was just one of 28 Hovde plans to make during his week-long campaign travels. Around thirty people came to Mama T’s. In a speech to his supporters, Hovde focused on the U.S.-Mexico Border, inflation, and the fentanyl crisis. He…
DULUTH, Minn. — Longtime meteorologist Karl Spring is re-joining the FOX 21’s weather team later this month. He’ll be filling in as needed for all newscasts. Karl Spring Karl is a native Minnesotan and a life-long Twins and Vikings fan. Besides his time forecasting for years in the Twin Ports, including at FOX 21 in 2008-2009, he has also worked…
TOWN OF SUPERIOR, Wis. – An Esko man was killed Monday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the Town of Superior. The crash was reported around 2:50 p.m. after a passing motorist came upon debris on the roadway and a vehicle off the road in the 4600 S block of Darrow Road. Ryan D.S.S. VanPuymbrouck, 34, was pronounced dead…
BARRONETT TOWNSHIP, Wis. – Residents in Washburn County also have their fare share of road closures for the replacement of culverts along Heart Lake Road near Barronett Township. Between July 10 & 11, expect full continuous closures west of Little Long Lake Road. Between July 15 & 18, expect full continuous closures for the replacement of box culverts at USH…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee can’t legally block conservation projects initiated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The decision marks a victory for Evers, whose relationship with Republican lawmakers has deteriorated since he took office in 2019, as well as environmentalists across the state. “I’ve spent years working against near-constant Republican…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s summertime. Which means parade season is in full swing. There’s plenty of reasons to gather. From our nation’s heroes to your everyday local business just starting out. Like the Adventure Acres in Superior. “So, we are opening a tourism farm in August. So, we have goats, and chickens and bunnies. And then like a corn pit…
Superior, Wisc — The Mont du Lac Resort is celebrating Independence Day with special events for its guests this weekend. It’s the 76th anniversary of Mont du Lac and the 16th year that It has been a four-season resort. Guests at the resort are enjoying the many activities…from music, swimming, and biking to a summer water park and a Bar…
SOUTH RANGE, WI. — With the Fourth of July near fireworks will soon be, if not already, in the air. It’s an American tradition symbolizing pride and patriotism. Independence Day is a time for celebration; sparking joy for friends, family and communities across the nation. “We’re celebrating our independence, we’re celebrating our freedoms and we’re celebrating with a bang and…
DULUTH, Minn.– There is a serious need for blood donors in the Northland. The Northland Chapter of the Red Cross tells us, only 3 percent of the nation donates blood. And more often than not, people donate one time and move on. “I would say this is in the top five where there feels like there’s really a sense…
ASHLAND, Wis. — A stray dog was rescued from a culvert in Ashland on Monday. The Chequamegon Humane Association posted photos of the rescue. According to the post, it took first responders multiple tries to rescue the stray dog as they kept being interrupted by other calls. But after a while, Ashland Firefighters were able to nudge the dog out….
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two people are dead after a head-on collision in the Town of Superior on Sunday, June 30. The crash happened at 8:36 a.m. on STH 35 between Hunter Road and Gustafson Road. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a northbound Mitsubishi Outlander crossed the center line of STH 35 and struck a southbound Toyota Camry. Both…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Things were getting groovy at Earth Rider Brewery in Superior on Sunday afternoon. Fans put on their best “Summer of Love” apparel for ‘Twin Ports Does The Monterey Pop Festival 1967.’ The concert was a tribute to the festival best known for performances by Jimi Hendrix and The Who. It also introduced Janis Joplin and Otis Redding…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — It’s that time of year again! The music continued in Superior; Porchfest started Thursday night. Local musicians Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners, Gina Lee, and Sidestreet Detour took to porches around the North End neighborhood. Breanna Marie and the Front Porch Sinners performed across the street from Phoenix Villa Apartments. Siggy’s Musical Garden Executive Director…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Mentor North held its 4th Annual Summer Fest Thursday evening at Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds in Superior. The evening of festivities was all the benefit youth mentoring in Superior and Duluth. There was plenty to do, with live music, food, and mega-sized lawn games. Proceeds from tickets and the silent auction went towards Mentor North. Right…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Two democrats vying for for Wisconsin Assembly Dist. 73 held a public forum in Superior this evening. This comes after Republican Representative Angie Sapik announced she would not seek re-election after the redistricting maps were approved. District 73 now covers the northern portion of Douglas and Bayfield counties. Wednesday evening, Candidates John Adams and Angela Stroud answered submitted…
DULUTH, Minn.- Before this year’s Grandma’s Marathon runners crossed the finish line, competitors in the wheelchair division earned their place in the spotlight. Luis Francisco Sanclemente of Colombia won the men’s wheelchair division, finishing with a personal best time of 1:22:07. It was 2:05 away from the course record, set by Aaron Pike in 2022. Sanclemente finished just 17 seconds…
DULUTH, Minn- A repeat champion and a newcomer-turned-record holder are this year’s winners in the 48th annual Grandma’s Marathon. Elisha Barno of Kenya has successfully defended his title in the men’s race, finishing at 2:10:54. This marks his 6th Grandma’s Marathon victory, which is more than anyone else in the race’s 48 years. His finishing time ranks third fastest among…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both of the fastest times for the men’s and women’s races in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon’s history were broken on Saturday. For the men, Tebello Ramakangoana of Lesotho finished in 1:00:17, breaking Meb Keflezighi’s 2013 record of 1:01:22 by over a minute. Tsegay Weldlibanos earned second place with a time of 1:02:04. In the women’s race, Annie…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sounds of music filled the streets in Superior, Friday, for Make Music Day. Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration, where local musicians showcase their talent during outdoor festivals. For the third year, the City of Superior partook in the musical celebration hosting around 30 performers over 16 venues. All styles, ages and experience levels of musicians…
BASS LAKE, Wis. — One is dead, two others critically injured, and one is behind bars after a the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a rollover crash in the Town of Bass Lake. The crash happened on Highline Road, just south of Williams Road. There officers found a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in the east ditch-line…
ASHLAND, Wis. — It kills more Wisconsinites a year than car crashes. Opioids, a powerful prescribed painkiller, has overwhelmed communities across the country. In 2023, Wisconsin saw just over 1,300 opioid-related deaths. To combat rising opioid death rates, the state of Wisconsin has announced grants being awarded to law enforcement agencies state-wide. “As Attorney General, my top priority is public…
NORTHLAND – Severe storms brought plenty of disasters in northern Minnesota Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports 1.5 to more than 7 inches of rain have fallen within just a few hours. Tornadic wind speeds brought reports of a waterspout spotted outside of Tofte at 5:19 p.m., a confirmed tornado outside of Cotton, and funnel clouds spotted over Moose…
NORTHLAND — Video from viewers from around the Northland shows manholes unable to hold all the rain water in Bovey. The streets were comparable to small riverways. A similar story comes out of McKinley, as the heavy rainfall sends water down the streets and around homes. Video from viewers in Hibbing shows parking lots flooded. With vehicle owners moving cars…
