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The 'Fur-Beatles' Are Officially Back Together

CLOQUET, Minn. - Harrison, Paul, and Ringo. Those names are synonymous with three-quarters of arguably the most recognizable band in history. But something was missing for one passionate pet owner in…

College of St. Scholastica Planning To Return To In-Person Learning This Fall

DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica announced on Wednesday that it is planning for a more "normal semester" for fall 2021. The college says it is making plans to return to full in-person learning and has appointed a…

Walz: Minnesota Ranks First in the Nation in Vaccines Administered

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz announced today that Minnesota currently ranks number one in the country for the highest percentage of vaccine dosages administered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota has administered 88.55% of…

Jury Set for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd Death; Starts Monday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, more than two weeks after the process…

Morning Update 3-24-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021.

Low Interest Rates Continue To Fuel Home Sales in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s been another record for home sales in Wisconsin this past month. The latest figures from the Wisconsin Realtors Association found nearly 4,395 homes were sold in February, up 5.5 percent from the same month last year.…

Two Women Killed in Carlton County Crash

CLEAR CREEK, Minn. (AP) — Two women have died in a crash in northeastern Minnesota, according to the State Patrol. The two died Tuesday evening in a single-vehicle crash that shut down a portion of Highway 23 in Carlton County,…

Sweet Success: Brule River Farm Continues 30-Year Tradition of Maple Syrup Making

BRULE, Wis. - As the seasons change, the sap is running wild in the north woods. For the owners of Brule River Farm in Brule, Wisconsin, it’s a season they look forward to year-round.…

Canal Bark Recovering After Tough Pandemic Year

DULUTH, Minn.- As people are slowly starting to travel again, doggy daycare facilities like Canal Bark are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel after a quiet year. Before the…

'Tacos Tacos Tacos' Brings Mexican Flavor to Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- A slice of authentic Mexican cuisine opened up downtown in the old Coney Island space on East Superior Street. The joint is called Tacos Tacos Tacos. They serve a variety of…

First Photo to Close Doors After 28 Years in Business

DULUTH, Minn.- A longtime photo printing and photography store in Duluth is closing its doors after more than 28 years in business. The owner of First Photo on Central Entrance Road says it…

Duluth Man Arrested in Lincoln Park Home Invasion, Assault

DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth man was arrested on Saturday after breaking into a home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and assaulting the 92-year-old female resident. According to the criminal complaint, officers…

Mayou Running for Duluth City Council

DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth native and UMD grad has announced they are running for the second district city council seat after Joel Sipress announced he’s not running again. Mike Mayou is running for the…

City of Superior Considering Giving Land to Build Single Family Homes

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is considering giving away land to build several single-family homes with the goal of getting more people invested in the city. Throughout the Twin Ports and the nation,…

More People Can Get the Vaccine in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN - Across the state of Wisconsin, more people are now eligible for the vaccine. Previously eligible groups included law enforcement, health care workers, along with those 65 and older. Now Douglas County health…

Local Breeder Sees Career Best Litter

DULUTH, Minn. - The local kennel Wolfe Den Retrievers is celebrating its most recent litter of American pointing lab puppies. "Usually we expect to have eight to ten puppies per litter," Wolfe Den Retrievers…

Lt. Gov. Barnes Discusses Pandemic During Presentation with UWS

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The UWS Link Center, which works to build partnerships between the school and the community, hosted Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today during a virtual presentation focused on the defining moments of COVID. We…

Need for Disputed Pipeline Argued in Minnesota Appeals Court

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has heard arguments over Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 replacement project in northern Minnesota, which opponents are calling unnecessary due to an eventual decline in…

Booze-To-Go Approved by Wisconsin Senate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Booze-to-go will be easier to purchase in Wisconsin under a pair of bills passed Tuesday by the state Senate. One would allow bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks and glasses of wine to go with tamper-evident…

Midday Update 3-23-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021.

Jury Set for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd Death; Starts March 29

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for March 29. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, more than two weeks after the…

Boulder Supermarket Shooter ID’d as 21-Year-Old Man

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect in the killing of 10 people at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket. Supermarket employees told investigators that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa shot an elderly man…

Morning Update 3-23-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021.

Suspect Sought in Shooting at Madison Homeless Shelter

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A shooting at a Madison homeless shelter has left one man wounded by a shooter who is on the run, authorities said Tuesday. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, one officer fired his or her…

Colorado Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Latest Mass Tragedy

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police say 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Colorado supermarket, including a police officer. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said Monday night that a lone suspect is in custody and is…

9-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Survives Shark Attack in Miami

(FOX 9) - A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach. Nine-year-old Jay Weiskopf was rushed to the hospital where he received treatment for injuries to his right shoulder, including surgery. He…