YWCA GirlPower Visits FOX 21
FOX 21 got some special visitors from the YWCA GirlPower program! The girls got a chance to meet with some of our female staff and learn just what it's like to be…
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ATV Accident Northwest of Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. - The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies responded to a call of an Off-Highway Vehicle accident in the 17000 block of Nelson Dam Rd in Buzzle Township, approximately 15 miles northwest of Bemidji. Deputies and Bemidji…
Bent Paddle Brewing Company is Paddling it Foward
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Knowing Your Neighbor, photojournalist Graham Hakala, takes us to Bent Paddle, where they're on a mission to do more than serve up a refreshing brew.…
Trump, Walker Discuss Wisconsin Dairy Dispute
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker says he spoke with President Donald Trump about the nearly 40 Wisconsin dairy farmers desperately seeking help after being dropped by their milk buyer following a Canadian policy change. Walker told Trump on…
UMD Hosts Shark Tank Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students got the chance to show off their business skills in a Shark Tank style competition on Monday. Six presenters showed off their business ideas to their…
Free Lead Testing for Young Children
DULUTH, Minn.- From toys and jewelry to soil and dust, lead can be found everywhere. But it’s not a normal part of the human body, and too much lead exposure can cause…
Gypsy Moth Spraying Coming Back to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-An annual rite of spring in western and central Wisconsin counties is about to return. Starting next week, the distinctive sound of loud, low-flying airplanes spraying an insecticide to combat the invasive gypsy moth caterpillar will return. The spraying…
Wisconsin at High Risk of Wildfires After Dry Weather
GREEN BAY, Wis.-The Department of Natural Resources has deemed most of Wisconsin at a "high'' or "very high'' risk of wildfires following several days of sunny weather with no rain. According to reports, the department has also halted burning permits…
House Republicans Pass Abortion Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has passed legislation that would increase restrictions on abortions in Minnesota. The bills, passed on the strength of Republican votes, require abortion providers to obtain permits from the state's health department and…
Two Juveniles Confess to Playground Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-Two juveniles have confessed to starting the fire and vandalizing the playground at Bay View Elementary School in the early hours of April 15. Both juveniles have agreed to attend the Duluth Fire Department FIRST (fire intervention referral safety…
911 Restored in Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The 911 service in Douglas County is back to being fully operational. Fox 21 was told it was restored at about 5:30 a.m. today. There's no word yet on what caused the outage.
Council Approves Spirit Mountain Budget Amid Financial Woes
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve Spirit Mountain’s new budget for the upcoming season. This, as the attraction on the hill is coming off a…
New Spirit Pole Raised at UW-Superior to Honor Anishinaabe Culture
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - A ceremony was held at UW-Superior to honor the indigenous people who lived on the land the campus sits on. Each spring, a new spirit pole is decorated with…
Minnesota Couple Collaborates to Create Visual Memoir of Holocaust Survival
DULUTH, Minn. - After narrowly escaping Nazi German with his Jewish family more than 70 years ago, Fred Amram is sharing his story of survival and he's doing it with the help of…
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Superior Mayor Asks City Councilor to Resign After Domestic Violence Incident
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Mayor Jim Paine publicly demanded Councilor Graham Garfield to resign from his position on the Superior City council. Garfield is facing criminal charges after an alleged…
Man Extradited to Douglas County for Connection to New Years Homicide in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - On January 9, 2017, an arrest warrant for Jamar Maurice Smith was issued in Douglas County, according to Douglas County District Attorney, Mark Fruehauf. Smith is being charged with…
Traffic Detours and Closures Expected During Bridge Inspections
DULUTH, Minn.-The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close traffic lanes and detour traffic during bridge inspections this week in many parts of the Northland. The inspections are to keep bridges in good…
Missing Level 3 Sex Offender from Minnesota Found in California
MINNESOTA - Level III Predatory Offender, Michael James Costa was taken into custody in California over the weekend after he was no longer compliant with the conditions of his release, mid-April. Costa had been…
Council Looks to Pass Mini-Master Trail Plan
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth City Council is looking at approving the mini-master trail plan for the community. The goal of the plan is to figure out what trail system best fits the needs of Duluth. The Duluth Traverse is bike-optimized to…
911 Out in Parts of Douglas County and Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-911 service is currently out in parts of Superior and Douglas County. It’s affecting both landlines and cell phones in the area. If you can’t reach 911, call the number on your screen at 715-394-4432. If that doesn’t work, you…
Fraser Found of No Wrongdoing in Case Where Employee Died
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Fraser Shipyards has been fined $7,500 by the Occupational Safety Health Administration, while be found of no wrongdoing in connection with a February incident, where an employee was burned…
Device that Looked Like Military Mortar in Ashland Causes Scare
ASHLAND, Wis.– Authorities say a device found in the debris of a garage fire in Ashland that looked like a military mortar round turned out to be a harmless training round. Firefighters…
Wisconsin Dairy Farms Face Closure Due to Canadian Policies
MOSINEE, Wis. (AP) - A cheese factory in central Wisconsin is offering a lifeline to a handful of dairy farms threatened by Canada's milk pricing policies that may force other farms to close. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Mullins…
Dayton Looks to Move Preservation Agency Under His Administration
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton wants his administration to oversee the state's preservation agency instead of the Minnesota Historical Society. Dayton says the agency would be more efficient and accountable if it's moved to the executive branch.…
Researchers Find Unique U.S. Declaration of Independence Copy in England
LONDON (AP) — A unique copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence has been discovered in an unexpected place - England. The copy, similar to the one viewed by millions each year at the National Archives in Washington has been…
Bills to Fight Homelessness in Wisconsin Up for Vote
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Proposals designed to fight homelessness in Wisconsin are up for a vote before the Legislature's budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee was scheduled to vote on approving the measures Monday. The bills have won praise from…
First Battalion Aviation Unit Deploys to the Middle East
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Dozens of Wisconsin National Guard members from the First Battalion's 147th Aviation unit are being sent to the Middle East until January. Hundreds of friends and family members attended a special send-off ceremony at Madison College…
Michigan Street Utilities Upgrade Scheduled
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Public Works and Utilities is partnering with Minnesota Power to conduct utility work along Michigan Street, set to begin on Monday, May 1. The project will include replacing electrical ducts, gas infrastructure, and…
Oliver Bridge Construction Begins Today
DULUTH, Minn.-The Oliver Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project began today. This is the second year Canadian National Railroad has worked on the bridge, with the goal of making it stronger. The work will…
