UPDATE: Superior Sergeant Charged after Fatal Crash, Baby Passed Away
UPDATE (JULY 19, 4:30 p.m.) -- A GoFundMe page for the family was updated with news about the 2-month old baby. On Monday the family shared that the infant would be taken off…
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Hoover Dam Transformer Explodes; No One Hurt
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and electricity continued to flow from one of the nation’s largest…
Water Main Break On Congdon Boulevard
DULUTH, Minn. -- The City of Duluth operations crew are currently repairing a water main break in front of 9417 Congdon Boulevard. On Congdon Boulevard from the 9400 block to the 9700 block of Congdon Boulevard, water has been turned…
Rep. Ilhan Omar Arrested During Abortion Rights Protest Outside Supreme Court
WASHINGTON D.C. (FOX 9) - Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson. Omar's staff said she planned to partake in the protests about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it…
Spielberg Among Big Donors To Wisconsin Governor’s Campaign
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the most commercially successful director of all time, donated $20,000 to Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign, a tally released Tuesday showed. Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, were among 31…
Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness Talks Past Political Life, Role At Ordean Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. - Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth, stopped by the morning show Tuesday to reflect on his changes in public life over the past 25 years, the decision to leave, and the benefits in doing so. He also…
Jan. 6 Panel Chairman Has COVID, Prime-Time Hearing Still On
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee, has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday, according to a spokesman for the panel. Thompson, D-Miss., announced Tuesday that he…
Lake Superior Brewing to Re-Open at New Location
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior Brewing Company is in the process of putting in the finishing touches to it's new location in the East Lakeside Neighborhood. Owners Sarah and Seth Maxim purchased the…
House Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Retort To High Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans. The vote was 267-157,…
Former White House Aides To Testify At Next Jan. 6 Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s prime-time hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar…
One Paddle Board Shop Sees Business Soar When the Heat Goes Up
DULUTH, Minn.--One way to ease into the cold depths of Lake Superior is to get on a paddleboard. A board shop on Barker's Island sells stand-up paddle boards to individuals or groups. North Shore SUP has a full staff of…
President Biden Approves Federal Funding for Minnesota Flood Relief
DULUTH, Minn.--Federal money is coming in to help Minnesota recover from weather disasters, like the flooding up north. It was approved by President Biden. Before asking for assistance, Senator Klobuchar and Smith teamed up…
Arrowhead Road Closes Amidst Construction on Glenwood Roundabout
DULUTH, Minn. -- While work begins on the Glenwood roundabout, Arrowhead Road will also be closed to thru traffic for three weeks starting today. The City of Duluth expects major traffic impacts on West Arrowhead…
Glenwood Roundabout Project Undergoes Construction
DULUTH, Minn. -- After weeks of delays, the Glenwood Roundabout Project is now underway. Crews didn't have all the materials for the project, causing it to be put off. Now, the entire intersection of…
Lane, Ex-Cop Convicted In Floyd Killing, Set To Be Sentenced
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who is one of four ex-officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights is scheduled to be sentenced this week. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to sentence Thomas Lane…
Fauci Expects To Retire By End Of Biden’s Current Term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said Monday he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January 2025. Fauci, 81, was appointed director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
Buffalo Supermarket Shooter Arraigned On Federal Charges
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman charged with killing 10 Black people in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded not guilty Monday to federal hate crime charges that could be punishable by the death penalty. Payton…
Police Laud Actions Of Man Who Killed Indiana Mall Attacker
GREENWOOD, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say the person who shot five people at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall, killing three of them, before a shopper shot and killed him was a 20-year-old local man. Greenwood Police Chief James Ison said…
Cirrus Aircraft In Duluth Adding 50 More Job Opportunities With New Expansion
DULUTH, Minn. -- Cirrus Aircraft celebrated an expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday in Duluth. The expansion is part of the Paint and Finish Facility that added 16,000…
Monday Lunchtime Update
Here is Monday's Lunchtime Update from Fox 21's Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Bringing you your only local news and weather updates.
Warm Weather Brings Pups to Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.-- The recent burst of warm weather has plenty of people getting outside to enjoy the sun, but it also tossed a bone to local dog owners to bring their furry friends…
5th Annual Paddle for the People 4K Kicks Off
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- People of all ages were diving into the water early this morning for the 5th annual Paddle for the People 4k. Paddle for the People 4k is one of North Shore…
Lake Superior Days Comes Back to Barkers Island
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- "The public should come to Lake Superior Day because it's a chance to be, on purpose, loving where we live and where we visit," Luciana Ranelli, Lake Superior Reserve education coordinator,…
'Day Out With Thomas' Returns To Duluth Depot This August
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to the North Shore Scenic Railroad the first two weekends of August, and tickets are on sale now for the popular event. Click the…
Damning Report, New Footage Show Chaos Of Uvalde Response
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A damning report and hours of body camera footage further laid bare the chaotic response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, where hundreds of law enforcement officers massed but then waited to confront the…
Duluth Airshow Takes To The Blue Skies
DULUTH, Minn.-- Aviation lovers came out in the thousands to watch as planes took to the skies for Minnesota's largest airshow. A show that highlights the incredible skills of the U.S. Airforce. People…
The Guardian Angels of West Duluth Brings in Donations
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Guardian Angels of West Duluth organization held a Fill a Tent event over at Memorial Park. With a tent set up in the grass, they spent the day bringing in…
DSA Hosts First Ever Reskilling Festival
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Twin Ports Democratic Socialists of America chapter invited the public out for the first ever Community Reskilling Festival. Over at the Central Hillside Community Center, the DSA offered a variety…
Be Aware of Beach Advisories Along North Shore
DULUTH, Minn. - With hot weather expected the next several days, beaches in the Northland should be busy. There could be additional dangers than just the colder water temperatures along the North Shore. Earlier this…
More Campsites, Trails Reopen at Voyageur As Flood Waters Recede
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part…
