Triathlon Part of Summer Comeback for Island Lake Inn
DULUTH, Minn.- Many triathletes were hungry after putting in the work at the Brewhouse Triathlon Sunday, and packed the nearby Island Lake Inn bar to refuel. Staff at the small business say they…
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Hundreds Swim, Bike, Run Through 34th Brewhouse Triathlon at Island Lake
DULUTH Minn.- The weather was perfect Sunday for bikers, runners and swimmers to compete in the 34th Annual Fitgers' Brewhouse Triathlon at Island Lake. "You can feel the tension in the air and then…
The South St. Louis County Fair Comes to a Close
PROCTOR, Minn.- The South St. Louis County Fair is wrapping up Sunday, overcoming obstacles like severe weather and personal tragedy to bring a festive five days to the city of Proctor. The fair was able…
Duluth Resident Holds BBQ Benefitting Homeless
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth resident who overcame homelessness decided to give back to that population with a barbecue to raise money and donations Saturday. The event took place in the Central Hillside Park next…
Minnesota Trappers Convention Returns to Barnum for 62nd Year
BARNUM, Minn.- The 62nd Annual Minnesota Trappers Association Convention returned this weekend after a pandemic pause in 2020, continuing their work of "helping to perpetuate the nation's oldest industry - the fur trade...to…
Hillside Makers Market Grand Opening
DULUTH, Minn.-- On E 9th Street, the Hillside Makers Market set up for its grand opening, bringing local craftspeople together to showcase their products. The HMM is a pop-up market that is providing a…
Airport Auto Hosts Annual Swap Sale
DULUTH, Minn.-- In 1977, a local man purchased a Texaco gas station in Duluth, and after operating it for a couple of years, he decided to shift gears towards following his passion, which are…
Midday Update 7-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 30, 2021.
Treasure Hunt! Jay Cooke State Park Provides Geocaching Opportunities
CARLTON, Minn. - This week’s Active Adventures takes Meteorologist Ken Slama on a treasure hunt in Jay Cooke State Park. All 75 Minnesota State parks have a geocaching challenge through the fall…
Morning Update 7-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 30, 2021.
Public Safety
More Bears Are Stealing Food From Campers As Drought Impacts Berry Supply In Northern Minnesota
(FOX 9)Â -Â As drought conditions linger in Minnesota, Superior National Forest is warning campers to secure their food as reports of bears seeking out food from humans are on the rise. According to wildlife officials, the drought has led to a…
Duluth Police: Suspect Arrested Following Shooting, 'Short Standoff'
DULUTH, Minn.- One male suspect is in custody following an early morning shooting in Duluth's Spirit Valley neighborhood, and a standoff in Morgan Park Saturday, according to the Duluth Police Department. According to a spokesperson with the Department, around 2:30…
Duluth Fire Department Tells How to Prepare for Storms
DULUTH, Minn.-- Being aware of your surroundings and following weather warnings aren't the only ways to be prepared for powerful storms. The Duluth Fire Department also tells us that having the basic needs met…
Family's Newly Purchased Home Among Extensive Storm Damage In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Wind speeds during Monday night’s storms clocked in between 70 and 80 miles an hour in Grand Rapids, snapping trees and power poles and damaging homes – some where families…
Duluth Police Union Calls Lack Of Qualified Officer Candidates A 'Crisis'
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's police union is calling the struggle to hire qualified officers a "crisis" for the police department and the city. In a post on Local 807's Facebook page, the union said…
House Fire on Tower Ave in Superior Update
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Superior fire crews responded to a house fire on the 23 hundred block of Tower Ave around 3:31 Friday afternoon. The call came in from a passerby, who reported thick smoke…
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on Tower Ave in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Fire crews are responding to a structure fire on the 2300 Block of Tower Ave Friday, which produced heavy smoke. According to our FOX 21 reporter on the scene, no one was in the residence so there…
Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman Last Seen In Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The Two Harbors Police Department is asking the public for help finding a woman who has been missing since Sunday. 31-year-old Bettina "Tina" Rhea Rasmussen was last seen west of a Holiday gas station in the…
City of Duluth Promoting Water Safety Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- The City of Duluth is promoting water safety week to highlight the importance of being safe on or in the water. The week consists of a sand sculpture contest which encourages…
Biker Crashes on Trail in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Fire Department responded to a 54 year-old female that had fallen from her bike, on a steep trail in the 40th Avenue West and Skyline Parkway area. The patient was brought…
