Latest Project Through Rebuild Duluth Completed
DULUTH, Minn, - A new home in Duluth’s Irving Neighborhood is one of the latest completed projects part of Rebuild Duluth. The city set up the program in 2019, giving developers free lots if…
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Great Outdoors: Spring Weather Draws People to North Shore
-Minnesota North Shore With the spring weather returning to the Northland, some folks are eager to once again get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Shore. Rick Pelky, of Brainard, put…
Man Wanted In Brooklyn Subway Attack Arrested, Officials Say
NEW YORK (AP) — The man wanted in the shooting of 10 people on a subway in Brooklyn was arrested Wednesday afternoon, a day after the attack on a crowded rush-hour train. Frank R. James, 62, was taken into custody in…
CDC Extends Travel Mask Requirement To May 3 As COVID Rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said…
Esko Man Arrested After Victim Found Shot In Legs Along I-35
MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An Esko man is being held on preliminary charges of 2nd degree attempted murder and 2nd degree assault after a man was shot in the legs Sunday afternoon in Midway Township. According to the St. Louis…
Midday Update 4-13-22
Here’s your Midday Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Blizzard in North Dakota, Possible Tornado in SE Minnesota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A possible tornado tore up a small Minnesota town and a blizzard forced the closure of the North Dakota Capitol, schools and roads, as spring storms wreaked havoc across the…
Live Interview: UMD Theatre Starts Performing 'Pippin' April 14
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD Theatre is getting ready to hit the stage starting April 14 to perform in "Pippin" the musical. The character Pippin is said to be determined to be extraordinary. But will the…
Wind Overturns 9 Semi-Trucks on I-35 in Minnesota
(FOX 9) - As storms begin to roll through most of Minnesota, communities are embracing for the possibility of heavy rains, strong winds and potential snow totals. As a result, at 1:50 p.m. strong winds tipped over nine semis at mile marker 55…
Minnesota's First-Ever Mega Millions Winning Ticket Sold in Ramsey
(FOX 9) - Some lucky person is $106 million richer after a fortunate stop at a Ramsey, Minnesota, store. The winning ticket hit on all six numbers: 2, 8, 14, 20, and 31, plus the gold Mega Ball 17, for the April…
Morning Update 4-13-22
Here’s your Morning Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Type 2 Diabetes On The Rise Among Wisconsin Children
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - New data shows a sharp increase in Type 2among children in Wisconsin and doctors think COVID-19 could be a factor. Figures from UW Health Kids shows a nearly 200% increase in the number of cases over…
2 Illinois Men Get 14, 16 Years In Minnesota Mosque Bombing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two Illinois men who helped bomb a Minnesota mosque in 2017 have received prison sentences far below the 35-year mandatory minimum they faced, after victims and prosecutors asked for leniency. Thirty-three-year-old Michael McWhorter was…
North Country Ride Celebrates 40th Year Using Horseback Riding as Therapy for Challenges
ESKO, Minn.- It's been 40 years that North Country Ride in Esko has lent a helping hand -- or hoof -- to the special needs population with therapeutic horseback riding. In early May,…
UWS Exhibit Hopes To Educate, Create Empathy for Refugees Worldwide
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Twice a year over at UWS, students and professors put together an interactive exhibit where people can walk in the shoes of refugees escaping war-torn countries. At it's showing Tuesday, it…
One Year Anniversary of AMI Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The AMI Community Clinic at Northwoods Technical College in Superior was at the center of a celebration marking one year of it vaccinating residents against covid. The clinic was originally set…
15 People Recognized At St. Louis County's 911 Lifesaver Awards
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. -- Fifteen people were recognized at St. Louis County's 911 Lifesaver Awards ceremony on Tuesday morning. The honorees ranged from everyday people, to first responders and law enforcement, along with 911 dispatchers. Some of the stories…
Essentia Health's 'Child Life Specialists' Ready To Help Kids, Youth Cope
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to hospitals or doctors, they can be scary, especially for kids. But Essentia Health has a special way to help little ones feel more comfortable. They're called…
Portions of Superior Street Will Be Closed Starting Monday, April 18
DULUTH, Minn.--Portions of Superior Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for construction projects starting next Monday. The east side of the Fitger's parking ramp…
UPDATE: NYPD Locates Van Sought in Brooklyn Subway Shooting
New York City Police Department personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Five people were shot Tuesday morning at a subway station in…
'If The Dress Fits' Starts Appointments as Prom Season Approaches
CARLTON, Minn.-- Prom for high schoolers is just around the corner, and finding that perfect dress can not only be difficult but expensive too. One nonprofit out of Carlton, makes sure every girl…
Proctor High School Opens On-Campus Thrift Store
PROCTOR, Minn.-- Proctor high school students can now use their free time to donate or sift through a new thrift-store located on their every campus. Proctor students put it together earlier this…
Proctor High School Students Organize Career Fair
PROCTOR, Minn.-- It was career day for students at Proctor high school today, a great way for teens to learn about different paths as they are years or just months away from…
Lake Superior Zoo Taking Measures to Prevent Spread of Avian Flu
DULUTH, Minn. - As cases of a new strain of bird flu increase across the country, the Lake Superior Zoo is doing its part to keep its winged habitants safe. Lizzy Larson,…
Homegrown Preparing for In Person Return, Needs More Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Twin Ports’ largest music festival is getting ready to return in person. Homegrown begins May 1 and will feature around 200 musical acts over eight days across several dozen venues…
Wolf Fair & Art Exhibit at Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Erickson Library at Lake Superior College played host to a wolf fair Tuesday. Representatives from the International Wolf Center, the Wildlife Science Center, Timber Wolf Alliance, Wildwoods, and the…
COVID-19, Overdoses Pushed US To Highest Death Total Ever
NEW YORK (AP) — 2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history, and new data and research are offering more insights into how it got that bad. The main reason for the increase in deaths? COVID-19, said Robert Anderson, who…
Box Truck Explodes On Minnesota Highway
SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A collision from a car overshooting an onramp and into oncoming traffic caused a fiery accident that left several injured Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car…
Midday Update 4-12-22
Here's your Midday Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Essentia Health: What Is A Child Life Specialist?
DULUTH, Minn. - JoHanna Orman joined FOX 21's Dan Hanger during the 8 a.m. hour of the morning show to talk about Essentia Health's Child Life Specialists and what they do for kids…
