Mysterious Mural Found in Historic Duluth Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. -- As construction continues on Duluth’s historic NorShor Theatre, a mysterious work of art has been found. The nearly ten-foot-tall mural was found in the theatre’s attic, which is a…
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Workshop Continues Work "Toward Zero Deaths"
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota's Departments of Public Safety, Health and Transportation are working toward zero deaths on state highways. On Wednesday, officials from eight counties met at Northland Country Club to…
New Program Aimed at Helping Homeless
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting June 1st, St. Louis County residents who are homeless or about to become homeless will have a new resource through the United Way's 211 program. By texting 'homeless'…
Ex-Bemidji Principal Charged with Child Porn
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KMSP) - A former assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has been federally charged with producing and distributing child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. On Wednesday, 34-year-old Brandon Mark Bjerknes had his first appearance…
DNR Commissioner Says Minnesotans Spoke Up for the Outdoors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - The Department of Natural Resources got most of the money it requested from the Legislature, and its head credits an outcry by Minnesotans who hunt, fish, use state parks, and ride snowmobiles and ATVs. Commissioner Tom…
'Scaffold' Installation at Walker Art Center to be Dismantled, Burned at Ft. Snelling
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - The controversial "Scaffold" installation at the newly renovated Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will be dismantled, taken to Fort Snelling and ceremonially burned, officials at the Walker Art Center announced Wednesday. The sculpture partly depicts the mass-hanging of 38…
Legislation Being Sought in Wisconsin to Carry Conealed Weapons Without Permits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A National Rifle Association lobbyist is telling a legislative committee that guns were a great equalizer for "the blacks." Scott Meyer appeared before the Senate's judiciary committee during a public hearing on a GOP bill that…
U.S. Attorney Being Sought in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS–U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken say they are accepting applications for the top federal prosecutor's job in Minnesota. The two Democratic senators made the announcement Tuesday. Minnesota's former U.S. attorney, Andrew Luger, was appointed by President Barack…
Two Non-Profits in Duluth Receive Grants from St. Louis County Family Service Collaborative
DULUTH, Minn. - Two non-profit agencies in Duluth that serve children and families have been chosen to receive significant grants from the South St. Louis County Family Service Collaborative. The YWCA Duluth will receive $225,000 and the Lincoln Park Children…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Fracking Permit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld a Trempealeau County decision denying a permit to open a new sand mine for use in hydraulic fracking. The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against Iowa-based AllEnergy Corporation. It…
Minnesota Measles Outbreak May be Nearing Its End
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials are hoping the state's measles outbreak is nearing its end as the number of new cases plateau for the last 13 days. The Pioneer Press reports that the Minnesota Department of Health's daily…
Trail Technology to Take in the Great Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend the country will be celebrating nature as National Trials Day is Saturday, June 3. Rachel Agurkis, a Solutions Specialist for Verizon Wireless, joined the Fox 21…
Google Trends: Most Misspelled Word in Wisconsin is 'Wisconsin'
People in Wisconsin cannot spell the name of their own state, according to new data released by Google. In honor of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Google Trends collected data and mapped the top "how to spell" searches…
Judge Rules in Favor of Homemade Baked Goods Sales
DARLINGTON, Wis. (AP) -A Wisconsin judge has overturned a ban on selling homemade baked goods in the state. Lafayette County Judge Duane Jorgenson ruled Wednesday afternoon in favor of three women who'd challenged a state law they say made it…
Doritos Drops a New Flavor on Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - From about 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, it may have looked like there was a military exercise going on in Bayfront Park as helicopters and skydivers filled the sky. Instead, it was Doritos marketing team…
Walker Open to Tolling Interstates, with Conditions
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker says he's open to the idea of tolling Wisconsin interstates, but only if the revenue helps reduce the state's gas tax, which is nearly 31 cents a gallon. Walker made his comments Tuesday…
Morning Update 5-31-17
An update on local news and weather.
Pond Scientists on the Rise at Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Animal Answers we’re taking you on a field trip! For some, it may be a trip to the park, museum or movie theater. However, many groups…
Kallie Baldwin, Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner
Meet Kallie Baldwin, one of 12 winners of the FOX 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship. The Strength in the Community Scholarship was created to help students reach their goals…
Great Outdoors: Duluth Women Mountain Bike 101
DULUTH, Minn. - As the popularity of mountain biking continues to grow in Duluth, more and more women are starting to get involved with the sport. At Spirit Mountain, a full…
Vietnam Veterans Remembered on Northland Memorial’s 25th Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - A memorial service Tuesday evening honored Northland veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The annual ceremony recognizes the names of the 136 soldiers from the area who…
Ball Slasher Strikes at Superior High School
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Duluth man with prior convictions involving the slashing of exercise balls has been arrested once again, this time for an alleged incident at Superior High School. Christopher Neil…
Three People Rescued after Sailboat Capsizes in Duluth Harbor
DULUTH, Minn. - The crew of a Coast Guard Cutter Alder small boat rescued three people early Monday evening, after the crew witnessed a 15-foot sailboat capsize in the Duluth Harbor. Around 6 p.m., the crew was conducting line-handling drills…
State Legislators From Duluth Reflect on Recent Marathon Session
DULUTH, Minn. -- The podium was well-lit at “The Garage,” in the Kirby Student Center at University of Minnesota Duluth. Students have recently departed for the summer, and just last week…
Mayor Larson Happy With Bonding Bill
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Mayor Emily Larson was all smiles today as Duluth is likely to receive funding for a variety of projects including the steam plant in downtown Duluth. She told us today…
Many Anglers Trying to Set State Records This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota is seeing a surge in record fish submissions. The Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday it has received five applications for four species, including lake…
United Taconite Officially Reopens
FORBES, Minn. - Lawmakers and officials from Cliff's Natural Resources had reason to celebrate, as they cut the ribbon on the re-opened United Taconite facility. "We are truly celebrating here today the…
Governor Dayton Signs Budget Bills, Vetoes Minimum Wage and Paid Leave Preemption Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has announced his decisions on the budget bills passed during a 75-hour special session that ended just before Memorial Day weekend. The governor has signed the nine budget bills and the…
Veterans Memorial Hall Reopens
DULUTH, Minn.-Veterans Memorial Hall had its grand reopening today. The moment celebrated a major redesign at the facility which honors local veterans and their accomplishments. The exhibit now includes artifacts…
