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Sutherland CBD Expands Into Club Canna

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The owner of a CBD business with locations on both sides of the bridge is repurposing a vacant gas station on Tower Ave in Superior. Craig Sutherland of Sutherland CBD has purchased…

5th Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser for Camp Roundelay

DULUTH, Minn. -- A rummage sale in Duluth this weekend benefitting a youth camp for Girl Scouts hopes to keep the experience fun for generations to come. Camp Roundelay is a Girl Scout’s camp…

Prescribed Burns Set to Begin When Conditions Allow

DULUTH, Minn. - The ongoing cold weather is putting a damper on the start of the prescribed burn season in the Superior National Forest. Experts with the Superior National Forest were hoping to start with…

UPDATE: Gov. Walz Signs Bill on Unemployment Insurance, Bonus Checks for Frontline Workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature pushed through a bill to give bonuses to workers who were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund following…

WLSSD Holds Unwanted Medication Collection Event

DULUTH, Minn. - As many people continue getting into spring cleaning, WLSSD in Duluth helped residents with a safe place to dispose of any unwanted medications. Medicine cabinet clean out day provided a free…

JDRF Type I Diabetes Walk to Take Place Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday morning, dozens of people will gather at the Lakewalk to raise awareness about juvenile diabetes in the community. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is partnering with Essentia Health to…

Twin Ports Gymnast Set to Compete This Weekend at Westerns in His First Competition Season

SUPERIOR, Wis. - As a child, it was no surprise that Trenton Beron would grow up to be a gymnast. "I just like doing flips. With my cousin Sawyer. He lives in Colorado with…

Mayor Larson: New Lift Bridge, Enger Lighting Policy To Be Released Week Of May 1

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson told FOX 21's Dan Hanger on Friday that she’ll be releasing her updated lighting policy sometime next week after getting heavy scrutiny from…

Twin Ports Dermatology Talks Annual Skin Checks, Protection, Cancer Treatment

DULUTH, Minn. -- Melanoma Awareness Month starts May 1, and health experts are taking extra steps to inform people about their skin health. FOX 21's Dan Hanger talked to Heather Smith, owner…

Live Interview: Author Talks 'The Sower,' Independent Bookstore Day At Fitger's

DULUTH, Minn. -- FOX 21's Dan Hanger sat down with Rob Jung, author of "The Sower," during the 7 a.m. hour of the morning show to talk about his book signing at The…

Friday's Lunchtime Update

Here are some of your headlines on this Friday, as well as an update on the weather.

Update: Superior Police Give All Clear After Investigating Suspicious Devices

Update: Superior police have given the all clear involving the suspicious devices. The department posted on its Facebook last night saying, "The Marathon County Bomb Squad has determined the items found in the 1600 block of Baxter Ave. are not…

Pilgrim Lutheran Church Holds Bingo Fundraiser For Ukraine

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As the war in Ukraine tragically continues and displaces the lives of many people, a local church in Superior is doing what they can to help out. The Pilgrim Lutheran Church on…

9/11 War Exhibit at Depot this Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- A new exhibit is debuting at the depot tonight, to honor and remember the victims and the heroes of 911, along with those who served in the war that followed. The Saint…

Duluth Task Force Helping Address Safety Downtown

DULUTH, Minn. -- Downtown Duluth has so much to offer from the bar and restaurant scene, to live performances at different venues, and Mayor Larson has assembled a task force to continue developing downtown…

First Collaborative Student Job Fair Held in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown high school students got their chance to search for summer work Thursday in the hallways of their school. More than two dozen businesses and organizations took part in the…

Duluth Pack Unveils Legacy Pack, Commemorates 140th Year in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - The official item commemorating Duluth Pack’s 140th year in business is now for sale. The Legacy Pack was unveiled at their store today, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The…

UMD Host CEHSP Research and Scholarship Showcase

DULUTH, Minn. - From studying how a child might gaze at a humanoid robots to measuring a person's enjoyment of their first romantic kiss, several dozen UMD students got their chance to showcase their…

Drought Conditions End in Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - The persistent spring days of cold temperatures, scattered with rain and snow showers, may not be the most pleasant. However, they have helped to eliminate all drought conditions across the…

Minnesota Extends Temporary Ban On Poultry Events Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

(FOX 9) - Minnesota’s ban on poultry events has been extended until June 1 amid the outbreak of bird flu in the state. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health last month enacted a temporary ban on poultry exhibitions, including swaps, fairs, and other…

Live Interview: Nearly 15 Years Of Rubber Chicken Theater

DULUTH, Minn. -- Rubber Chicken Theater in Duluth has been around since 2008, and the team of talent behind the sketches, live reads and plays is showing no signs of slowing down. Click…

One-On-One: Duluth Pack CEO Talks 140 Years Of USA-Made Company

DULUTH, Minn. -- Homegrown Duluth Pack is the oldest canvas and leather bag/pack maker in the USA, and the company is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a limited edition Legacy Pack. FOX 21's Dan…

Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids

Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children. Kids under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for vaccination. Frustrated parents are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect…

WI Conservation Congress Respondents Support 350-Wolf Limit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A majority of respondents to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress' spring survey say they support limiting the state's wolf population to 350 animals. The congress is an influential group of sportspeople who advise the state Department of…

Lawmakers Reach Deal On Unemployment Insurance, 'Hero Pay'

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota legislative leaders have reached a deal to refill the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund and to pay bonuses to frontline workers. The tentative agreement includes $2.7 billion…

Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction For Killing George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murder in the killing of George Floyd has appealed his conviction, saying among other things that the jury was intimidated by ongoing sometimes violent protests and prejudiced by excessive…