Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner, Lauren Gray
Meet Lauren Gray 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 to pursue…
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Duluth Lawmakers' Hard Work Helps Local Projects Make State Bonding Bill
DULUTH, Minn. - State lawmakers wrapped up a special legislative session by passing a state budget and a nearly billion dollar bonding bill. With the bill awaiting Governor Dayton's signature, local…
2 Men Die in Small Plane Crash in Sheboygan County
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Wis. (FOX 6 NOW) - Sheboygan County officials now say two men were killed in a plane crash near the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport on Friday…
Bike Race This Weekend in Cook County
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-The bike race Le Grand du Nord will kick off tomorrow at 8 a.m. in Grand Marais. The race is expected to feature more than 200 cyclists,…
Adventure Park Now Open at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain in Duluth is now back open for business as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. The Mountain’s Adventure Park opened gates Friday for the…
Chesney Auto Salvage Honored in Carhartt Video
DULUTH, Minn.-A Duluth auto salvage business started in 1965 is getting some national attention from one of the biggest clothing manufacturers in the world. Carhartt is honoring Chesney Auto Salvage with a…
UMD Scientists Invite Area Students to Visit Research Vessel
DULUTH, Minn. -- Docked right next to the Great Lakes Aquarium sits the Blue Heron in all her glory. Of all the tools at the disposal of researchers at UMD’s Large…
Former Councilor Garfield Pleads Not Guilty in Domestic Violence Incident
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Former Superior City Councilor Graham Garfield entered a not guilty plea today in connection with four charges, including one felony in relation to an alleged domestic violence incident with…
House Fire in Remer Township
REMER TWP, Minn. - A fire at 66th Avenue NE and Highway 200 claimed a single-story home just before 3:30 p.m. Friday. FOX 21 crews on scene confirmed with authorities that everyone…
Wisconsin Looking at Self-Insurance Model
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker's administration is still trying to coax Republican legislators to adopt a shift to a self-insurance model. Under self-insurance, the state pays for health insurance for 250,000 state workers…
Trump Budget Dismays Families Hit by Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump's budget proposal weakens insurance coverage for drug addiction treatment and cuts back funding for research and prevention programs. Some see that as a betrayal of those who trusted his campaign pledge to make…
Memorial Day Traffic Advisories
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has issued traffic advisories affecting the West Duluth and Gary New Duluth areas. Memorial Day Parade - start time 12:30 p.m. in West Duluth Parade units will line up on 59th Avenue West…
Strength in the Community Scholarship Winner, Josie Fobbe
Meet Josie Fobbe 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 to pursue…
Ariana Grande to Return to Manchester for a Benefit Concert
A man stands next to flowers for the victims of Monday's bombing at St. Ann's Square in central Manchester, England, Friday, May 26, 2017. British police investigating the Manchester Arena bombing arrested a ninth man while…
Two-Year Study Proposed for Copper-Nickel Mining in BWCA
ST. PAUL, Minn.-U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum says she has won assurances from the Trump administration that it will proceed with a two-year study on whether copper-nickel mining should be permitted on federal lands in the watershed that flows into the…
Finland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Murder
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - A Finland, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to Felony Murder in the shooting of a Bloomington man in December 2015. Sixty-two-year-old, Kirk Lee Bigby, pleaded guilty to the murder of…
Midday Update 5-26-17
An update on local news and weather.
Last Inmate Apprehended in Minneapolis
LINO LAKES, Minn. - The last offender has been apprehended following a inmate van theft in Lino Lakes. James Douglass Mitchell was found just before 4:30 p.m. in Minneapolis at the 35W and 8th Street SE bridge. Earlier…
Summer Lift Schedule Begins for Aerial Lift Bridge
DULUTH, Minn. - The Aerial Lift Bridge will commence its summer lift schedule beginning today, May 26. The bridge will lift on the hour and half hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week until the Tuesday…
Workout Group Provides Fitness & Support for Northland Mothers
DULUTH, Minn. - Moms around the country are encouraging each other to be healthy through a group fitness program. Fit4Mom is a nationwide program with a branch here in the Twin Ports.…
Morning Update 5-26-17
An update on local news and weather.
Minnesota Legislature passes $46B budget in special session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Legislature has finished passing a $46 billion budget in a special session. It took three extra days and some horse-trading to win crucial Democratic votes. But the Republican-controlled Legislature passed its final budget bills…
Baby Lemur Makes Debut At Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - There's a new addition at the Lake Superior Zoo. The zoo welcomed a brand new baby lemur to its exhibit on Thursday. The baby lemur…
Duluth Public School Dist. Celebrates Retirees' Careers
DULUTH, Minn. - Sixty employees of the Duluth Public Schools celebrated their retirements together on Thursday. From teachers to maintenance workers, to office staff, they all had the chance to honor…
Art and Science come together at the Duluth Art Institute
DULUTH, Minn. - Art and science came together at the Duluth Art Institute on Thursday. Artist Kimberlee Roth teamed up with scientist Tom Hollenhorts to discuss ocean…
New Book Highlights World War II Shipbuilding in the Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new book is out that highlights the importance of the Great Lakes shipyards during World War II. The book was written by Gerald…
Major Cuts At Northland College
Ashland, Wis. In a letter sent out to Northland College students and staff by the board of trustees will hit the pocket books of many. The school is making some big budget…
Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands will be driving to the cabin or favorite summer destination this Memorial Day weekend. With that, the United States Coast Guard is looking to make sure safety…
