Duluth Zoo Funding Updates
DULUTH, Minn.-- With membership numbers up, The Lake Superior Zoo is preparing for the upcoming renewal of its accreditation from the Association of Zoo's and Aquariums. While also making long term plans…
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Interchange Project Update
DULUTH, Minn.-- As summer approaches, works continues on the Twin Ports Interchange Construction Project. It's a total redesign for what was often called the "can of worms." Lots of ground work is…
Texas Governor: 15 Killed In School Shooting; Gunman Dead
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday, and the 18-year-old gunman was dead, Gov. Greg Abbott said Abbott said a local man opened fire at at Robb…
Biden To Sign Policing Order On Floyd Anniversary: AP Source
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, according to three people familiar with the matter. The order would require federal law enforcement to review and revise…
Police: Duluth Delivery Driver Robbed At Gunpoint, Vehicle Stolen
DULUTH, Minn. – A 33-year-old Duluth man is under arrest after a Door Dash driver was robbed at gunpoint Monday evening before police said he stole the victim’s vehicle. The armed robbery happened around 9:10 p.m. on the 1000 block…
Tuesday's Lunchtime Update
Join FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in Tuesday's lunchtime update!
Coffee Conversation: The Promethean -- Covering UWS For 102 Years
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The UW-Superior student-run newspaper, The Promethean, has been covering campus news now for 102 years. The paper's student editor, Drew Kerner, and his faculty advisor, Tom Hansen, stopped by the morning…
1st Test In Chase For Open Minnesota Seat In Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A slew of candidates hoping to win the Minnesota congressional seat vacated by the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn get their first test before voters on Tuesday. The winners of Republican and Democratic primaries will meet…
Council Votes For Recall Election Against Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson is officially facing a recall election after a unanimous vote by the city council Monday night, except for one vote against, which was from…
The North Shore Estates Hosts Petting Zoo for Residents and Staff
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Estates held a petting zoo event Monday for residents and staff. Sheep, mini horses, mini cows, and alpacas were just a few of the animals included at the pop-up…
Some Park Point Residents Buried In Silt After Beach Nourishment Project
DULUTH, Minn. - Some homeowners on Park Point are getting buried in fine sand and silt, and some are even losing their yards to inches of the super fine particles. The problem…
Duluth Fire Department Training 12 New Hires, Most In History
DULUTH, Minn. -- Recently, fire departments have had difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. What used to be hundreds of applicants might now only be dozens. But over the next two weeks, the Duluth Fire Department…
Superior Roux Offering Variety of Flavors at Pop-Up Location
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Opening Superior Roux has been a long time coming for co-owners Paul Lukens and Jeremy Wilson. "We've both been in the culinary industry for about 30 years mixed together. We kind of…
Wall Street Ends Higher Following 7 Straight Weeks Of Losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed broadly higher Monday, an upbeat start to the week on Wall Street after seven weeks of declines that nearly ended the bull market that began in March 2020. The S&P 500 rose 1.9%, with…
Twin Ports Miracle League to Hold Second Annual Home Run Derby Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - We are just a few weeks away from the Twin Ports Miracle League season from getting started and they're kicking things off with one of their fundraisers. Miracle League, put on…
St.Lukes Free Hearing Aid Battery Giveaway Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- St.Lukes is recognizing 'better speech and hearing month' by giving away free hearing-aid batteries. Nearly 100 of the batteries are being handed out to anyone in the community at no cost, while…
DECC Hands Preparing To Welcome In Cruise Ships
DULUTH, Minn.-- With summer rolling around, the DECC is looking for volunteers to welcome in cruise ships. DECC Hands is a volunteer group for those wanting to greet, and welcome those coming off the vessels…
Downtown YMCA Shut Down For Renovations
DULUTH, Minn.--After nearly a decade of not being able to make renovations, the YMCA in Downtown Duluth will be temporarily shut down for renovations and cleaning. From this Wednesday, until next Monday, new flooring, refinishing's,…
Park Point Lifeguard Pay Increase: $19-$22
DULUTH, Minn.-- The city of Duluth is raising its minimum wage for lifeguards on park point, as the nation sees a serious shortage in applicants for the job. The city, in partnership with the Duluth…
Duluth Schools Supt. Talks Staff Mask Mandate, Graduations, Strategic Planning Process
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District began a new mask mandate Monday for faculty and staff inside all district buildings. Meanwhile, students, parents, and others are being encouraged to mask up. This comes…
Coffee Conversation: Michelle Lee Talks Getting Fired, KBJR-TV, Bodybuilding, Retirement
DULUTH, Minn. - Michelle Lee, 70, is best known for her decades at KDLH-TV and KBJR-TV before retiring about five years ago. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger recently went to Michelle’s home in Moose Lake to see what she is up…
Charges: Mom Fatally Shot 6-Year-Old Son, Hid His Body In Trunk Of Car
MOUND, Minn. (FOX 9) - The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine…
Duluth Requires Masks Again In All City Buildings
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth has announced they are now requiring masks in city facilities starting Monday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. Regardless of vaccination status masks are required for everyone. On May 20, the CDC determined St.…
UMD In Search Of Interim Chancellor After Unsuccessful Search
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Minnesota-Duluth is asking for nominations for interim chancellor to lead campus for a two-year term. A nationwide search for UMD's next chancellor was announced last November. After a long search process and getting down…
Biden: US Would Intervene With Military To Defend Taiwan
TOKYO (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, declaring the commitment to protect the island is “even stronger” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was one of the most forceful…
Monday's Lunchtime Update
Here is your lunchtime news and weather update from FOX 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama!
Pfizer Says 3 COVID Shots Protect Children Under 5
(AP) -- Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids…
78,000 Pounds Of Infant Formula Arrives In US
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to…
Black Bear Charges Into Wisconsin Home, Attacks Couple
MEDFORD, Wis. (FOX 9) - A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office says they were called at 11:11 p.m. for the attack at the home just west…
Walz Considers Special Session After Lawmakers Blow Deadline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said early Monday that he wants to call a short special session after the divided Minnesota Legislature blew a deadline for passing a package of tax cuts and new spending using the state’s massive…
