Morning Update 11-29-17
An update on local news and weather.
Latest Headlines
'Today' Show Host Matt Lauer Fired Over Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
NEW YORK-Matt Lauer's former "Today" show colleagues were emotional on-air while dealing with the aftermath of his firing by NBC for what it termed "inappropriate sexual behavior." Co-host Savannah Guthrie fought back tears while calling Lauer "my friend and my…
Storytime at Local Book Store Aimed at Getting Kids More Interested in Reading
DULUTH, Minn.-With kids spending less time holding books and more time on their electronic devices, one local business is stepping up trying to curb that trend. The Zenith…
Twin Ports Mayors Unite For AIDS Proclamation
SUPERIOR, Wis., - Dec. 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day. Twin Ports Mayors Emily Larson and Jim Paine held a dual proclamation to show how they're working together to place…
The Hacienda Bar And Grill For Sale
VILLAGE OF SUPERIOR, Wis. - The popular Hacienda Bar and Grill in the Village of Superior is up for sale. But longtime owner Sandy Rivord tells FOX 21 she’s…
Moose Lake Cooperative to Close After 97 Years
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - After much thought, the Board of Directors tell FOX 21 with a diminishing source of revenue, an unprofitable fertilizer season and mounting debt, it’s time to…
KD's Family Restaurant to Open New Location in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is getting ready to welcome in a new family friendly restaurant that's nothing new to the people of Solon Springs. It's called…
Duluthians Weigh In on How City Should Spend Federal Funds
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians gave their input as to how the city should spend $2.8 million in federal funding to help low and moderate income people. The Community Development Committee got…
Bentleyville Numbers Up, Donations Down
DULUTH, Minn. - High winds toppled over some displays in Bentlyville, but the warmer temperatures coming along with them have kept the place hoppin'! According to officials, 7,000 more people have come…
UWS Explores How Plastic Microbeads Impact Lake Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Microplastics have had a significant impact on the waters in the Northland for many years. The tiny beads get washed down our drains after we brush our teeth using certain…
August Church Fire Cause Undetermined
DULUTH, Minn.-A cause for a fire that ripped through an abandoned church on the 900 block of Third Street in Duluth in August, is still up in the air for the…
Giving Tuesday Lets You Give Back to Local Non-Profits
DULUTH. Minn. - Now that the hoopla from Black Friday and Cyber Monday has eased off, now is the time to be in the giving spirit. Giving Tuesday happens after the American shopping holidays and it's…
City of Duluth Offering Free Downtown Parking
DULUTH, Minn. - Going downtown and searching for a parking spot can be a hassle and sometimes expensive. The City of Duluth wants to make it convenient for you. During the holiday season…
Steven Avery Denied New Trial, Again
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in a case featured on the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" has once again been denied a new trial. Steven Avery's request was rejected Tuesday by Sheboygan County…
Wisconsin DNR Sold 10 Hunting Licenses to Infants
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources sold 10 hunting licenses to infants after Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill that eliminated the state's minimum hunting age. Walker signed a Republican bill on Nov. 13 doing away…
Woman Charged in Pregnant Fargo Woman's Death to Change Plea
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A woman charged in the death of a pregnant North Dakota woman intends to change her not-guilty plea. Thirty-eight-year-old Brook Crews filed a change-of-plea notice Monday…
North Korea Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile into Japanese Waters
(FOX NEWS) - North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) around 1:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the first such launch from the…
Ore Shipments Way Up in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Ore Exports have shot way up in the third quarter of 2017 in Minnesota. According to the Department of Employment and Economic Development, they are up 770 percent which is equivalent to $135 million. The main reason for…
Top Dems Pull Out of Trump Meeting After His Twitter Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ top Democratic leaders abruptly pulled out of a planned meeting Tuesday with President Donald Trump after he attacked them on Twitter, casting doubt on the prospects for a quick agreement to…
Arby's to Buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4B
NEW YORK (AP) - Arby's said Tuesday that it is buying Buffalo Wild Wings for about $2.4 billion, making it the latest casual restaurant chain to be taken private. Buffalo Wild Wings, which serves chicken wings in a sports bar-like…
Assembly Leaders Refuse to Release Harassment Complaints
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Assembly leaders say complaints about sexual harassment or misconduct by legislators or their staffers shouldn't be released to the public. Republican Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Minority Leader Gordon Hintz said during a news conference Tuesday…
Thousands Expected for Duluth Winter Village
DULUTH, Minn. - Last year, thousands of eager Northlanders descended upon Glensheen mansion to check out local businesses selling their goods in a new winter village. That experience is back this…
Hunters Take Slightly Fewer Deer During 9-Day Season
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Hunters killed slightly fewer deer during this year's nine-day gun season than last year. The state Department of Natural Resources released preliminary figures Tuesday that show hunters killed 195,738 deer this year, down 0.8 percent from…
Holiday Traditions Continue at Fairlawn Mansion
DULUTH, Minn. - Families around the world are taking part in holiday traditions and Superior Public Museums hopes some people in the Twin Ports participate in theirs. Fairlawn mansion is hosting several…
Duluth Businesses Are All In For Cyber Monday
DULUTH, Minn.- It's another day to shop until you drop, or in this case click your pick. That's because it's Cyber Monday. Duluth retailers tell us it's one of their busiest days…
Morning Update 11-28-17
An update on local news and weather.
Giving Tuesday Looks to Impact Hundreds of Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. - There will be a lot of giving going on in the Twin Ports Tuesday. That's because it's tradition for millions of people to follow Black Friday and Cyber Monday…
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Hacienda
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Hacienda, on South Tower Avenue in the Village of Superior, is a place that’s been around for many years. “There’s been a lot of generations that…
