Morning Update 7-22-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 22, 2019.
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Painting Intersections to Slow Drivers Down
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids armed with paint brushes are combatting reckless driving at busy intersections throughout Duluth. Zeitgeist's Creative Crosswalks program allows families and other community members to paint a Hillside intersection which has received…
Celebrating Lake Superior, Restored Barker's Island Beach
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At Barker's Island Sunday Lake Superior was given its own day for the important role it plays in the Northland. "It really is what draws people here and…
UMD Marshall Allworth Planetarium Remembers Apollo Landing
DULUTH, Minn.- To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing in Duluth, UMD's Marshall W. Allworth Planetarium hosted a free anniversary event. Participants could make their own stomp rocket, among…
Bayfront Gets Down to Reggae
DULUTH, Minn.- Bayfront Festival Park was grooving as crowds came out to get down at the 14th Annual Reggae and World Music Festival. The Park was alive with people shopping exotic items, enjoying authentic…
Watching the Planes Soar at Duluth Air and Aviation Expo
DULUTH, Minn.- The roars of jet engines could be heard for miles, but to see the source, you had to come down to Duluth International Airport. "I didn't really realize how big of a deal…
Tornado Passes Over House in Orr
ORR, Minn. -- The summer heat, humidity and approaching storm front fueled perfect conditions for tornadoes on Wednesday. It's a rare but possible scenario in the Northland and at 5:34 that evening, a…
Superior Police and Fire Departments Battle It Out for Guns 'N' Hoses Softball Game
SUPERIOR, Wis,. - The heroic men and women of the Superior Fire and Police departments, who sacrifice their lives everyday, get a chance to have some fun during this annual charity softball game.…
Midday Update 7-19-19
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot give an update on local news and weather making headlines Friday, July 19, 2019.
Reggae, World Music to be Jammin' on Stage Saturday in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, July 20, the 14th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music festival will attract folks from all across the globe. Show producer Janna Dreher and entertainer…
Public Safety
Painting Intersections to Slow Drivers Down
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids armed with paint brushes are combatting reckless driving at busy intersections throughout Duluth. Zeitgeist's Creative Crosswalks program allows families and other community members to paint a Hillside intersection which has received…
Celebrating Lake Superior, Restored Barker's Island Beach
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At Barker's Island Sunday Lake Superior was given its own day for the important role it plays in the Northland. "It really is what draws people here and…
Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches
TWIN PORTS BEACHES - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches until 9pm. High waves will develop as early as 10am, with the greatest heights this afternoon and evening. Winds are sustained at…
After Repairs Head of Lakes Fair Opens for Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior opened for the year, offering rides, a horse show, a beef auction, and more over the next five days.…
Officer Saves Two-Year-Old Girl From Runaway Car Dangling in Trees
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…
Volunteers Remove Harmful Wild Parsnip from West Waterfront Trail
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is asking for your help to rid the area of the invasive species Wild Parsnip. The plant emits a sap that can cause burns on human skin and pets. This…
Haze from Canadian Fires Moves Out with Wind and Rain
DULUTH, Minn.- Since last weekend, fires in Canada have been burning and sending smoke into the air, which the wind blew into the Northland creating a haze throughout the sky. Officials with…
Record High Lake Levels Good For Shipping, Bad for Shoreline
DULUTH, Minn.- Water levels on Lake Superior have been in an upward trend, breaking record averages for July, still months away from the Fall when they're expected to rise. As of Monday…
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunk Boating in Northland
MINNESOTA-Â Safety on the water will be a top priority this weekend. According to authorities, drunk boating is drunk driving. Law enforcement will be increasing patrols on Northland waters as part of their yearly…
Man Dies of Natural Causes in Lake Vermillion
ELY, Minn.- A man is pronounced dead Tuesday after trying to get back on his watercraft on Lake Vermillion, about 30 miles west of Ely. A resident saw 58-year-old Darrell Pfannenstein…
