Second Evacuation in the Twin Ports in 26 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in 1992, several rail cars went off a bridge and in to the Nemadji river south of Superior. The chemicals from the event created a large, expanding cloud moving…
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Emergency Plan Keeps Adoptable Four-Legged Friends Safe
SUPERIOR, Wis.- We checked in on our four-legged friends at the Douglas County Humane Society after dealing with evacuating. The shelter shook on Thursday, after the explosion at the Husky refinery,…
EPA Officials Determine Air Quality Is Not A Threat After Husky Fire
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began monitoring the air quality after the explosion. The focus started with responder safety and then transitioned into monitoring the air throughout the…
City: Irvin Can Fit Through Slip Bridge; Seawall Construction Timeline Released
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth has released new details to FOX 21's Dan Hanger involving an updated construction timeline on the delayed seawall project in Canal Park, and also when…
U.S. Olympians Honored at White House Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the White House hosted a celebration for Team USA. Team Shuster was among more than 200 athletes that attended the celebration alongside President Donald Trump. President Trump told the members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic and…
UW-Superior Concert Will go on as Scheduled
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Tomorrow UW-Superior will be holding a concert featuring Canaan Smith, Maddie & Tae, and Chris Hawkey at Wessman Arena at 7 p.m. The concert will honor first responders, members of the American Red Cross and employees of…
A Look Inside the Northland's Newest Non-Profit
CARLTON, Minn.-A new non–profit is bringing cultural programs to the Northland. The Oldenburg House opened its doors to the community offering music and opportunities to get outdoors. The non–profit is run by the…
Paramedics Talk with FOX 21 During Husky Explosion Incident
SUPERIOR, Wis. - First responders have established a command center in Superior. Duluth and Hermantown Police, along with the St. Louis County and Douglas County Sheriff's Offices all on the scene to…
Minnesota GOP Leaders Look Ahead For State Convention
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota republican leaders call the upcoming elections in Nov. among the most critical election in recent history. Nearly 4,000 republicans from across the state are expected to attend the…
Spirit of the Lake Community School Students Go Back In History
DULUTH, Minn. - Sixth graders from Spirit of the Lake Community School in Duluth went back in history with a performance of Julius Caesar. Students studied Roman history and this year's lesson was…
15th Annual LSC Robot Wars
DULUTH, Minn. - Students came ready to battle it out at the 15th annual Lake Superior College Integrated Manufacturing Robot Wars earlier today. Six teams from LSC and seven from Mesabi East…
UMD Muslim Student Association Shares Culture Through Islamic Awareness Week
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students with the Muslim Student Association are sharing their culture with others for Islamic Awareness Week. The week is dedicated to having open conversations, so all students can…
Fridley Fire Victim Identified
FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) - Officials say the victim who died in a house fire in Fridley is a 24-year-old man. Authorities say DJ Wasserman was found in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was extinguished Tuesday night. Fridley fire officials…
Three Killed in Crash of Medical Helicopter
HAZELHURST, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say three people are dead after a medical helicopter crashed in northern Wisconsin. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office confirmed the three fatalities on Friday. Chief Deputy Dan Hess said the crash involved an Ascension Wisconsin…
Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update: 98 People Sick in 22 States
NEW YORK (AP) - The food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has spread to three more states. Health officials on Friday said they now have reports of 98 cases in 22 states, with the addition of Mississippi, Tennessee and…
Grandma's Marathon Confirms Race Course Reroute
DULUTH, Minn. - Runners participating in this year’s Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will notice a slight change of scenery along the race course. The race course has been modified through downtown Duluth due to the Superior…
Midday Update: 4-27-18
An update on local news and weather.
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Monday April 30 in honor of Spooner Volunteer Firefighter Philip Neubich. Neubich, 69, died Wednesday following a response for a reported gas leak in a residence. Neubich passed away…
Duluth Public Library Focuses on Health and Wellness
DULUTH, Minn. - Taking care of your health is something important no matter your age, and this weekend the Duluth Public Library is dedicating a day to wellness. The Duluth Public Library…
Local Musician Debuts First Novel
DULUTH, Minn. - A local musician is writing something new by venturing into the work of literature. Adam Herman has published Limbo, An Odd Novel. The book follows a man…
Fitness Group Focuses Workouts on Moms-to-be
DULUTH, Minn. - A Northland fitness group is focusing their health knowledge on local moms. Twin Ports Fit4Mom offers several different classes and for this week's Active Adventures franchise owner Lisa Filzen…
Britain's new Prince is Named Louis Arthur Charles
LONDON (AP) - The new prince has a name. Britain's royal palace says the infant son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been named Louis - pronounced LOO-ee - Arthur Charles. The palace said Friday that the baby's…
Coast Guard Lifts Safety Zone in Port of Duluth-Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - The United State Coast Guard has issued the following press release this morning: The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has lifted the previously established a safety zone in the Port of Duluth-Superior, Friday morning. The safety…
16 Patients Cared for at Essentia Health After Husky Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health Duluth announced this morning that their staff cared for a total of 16 patients Thursday in response to the Husky Refinery incident. One male patient, who suffered a blast injury, was admitted to St. Mary’s…
Kim Jong Un Steps Across Korean Border, Makes History
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — In a historic summit more striking for its extraordinary images than its substance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in set aside a year that saw them seemingly on the…
UPDATE: Evacuation Lifted for Superior Residents
UPDATE (10:30 a.m.): Superior Fire Department officials gave the all clear at 8:15 a.m. at the site. Crews are on the scene doing mop up at this time - it is still quite hot down there, according to the Superior Fire…
9 P.M. Update On Superior Oil Refinery Explosion; Gov. Walker Arrives
Here's the latest information from our 9 p.m. news on the Husky Energy oil refinery explosion and fire in Superior.
Precautions Announced in Western Neighborhoods of Duluth Due to Refinery Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County and the city of Duluth are issuing a shelter in place advisory for the western portion of the city of Duluth. While reports from Superior indicate the fire has been suppressed, this precautionary advisory is based…
