UW President Visits Site of Future One-Stop Business Site
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On his tour of the 13 UW schools system President Tommy Thompson stopped at UWS to visit the site of a future business center. The former post office on Tower…
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Pain at the Pump Impacting Moving Trucks
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A moving company in Superior is feeling the pain at the pump and other places as gas prices continue to rise nationwide. A1 movers in Superior travels almost a million…
Minnesota Twins Single-game 2022 Tickets Go on Sale March 17
MINNEAPOLIS - Less than 24 hours after Major League Baseball ended its lockout with the players’ association, the Minnesota Twins started revealing their ticket options for the 2022 regular season. The Twins announced Friday morning that single-game tickets for the…
Judge Sets October Trial for Man in Wisconsin Parade Deaths
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A judge set an October trial date Friday for a man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others by driving his SUV into…
US Slashes Russia Trade Status, Bans Alcohol and Seafood
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden announced Friday that along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. He said the U.S.…
City Crews Are Responding to a Water Main Break in Piedmont Heights
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Friday morning and is located in front of 2214 West 22nd Street. City officials say…
"Kirov By Night" Has One-Night-Only Performance To Mark Milestone Anniversary
SUPERIOR, Wis. --- Thursday marked a big milestone for a local host, comedian, and FOX21 alum. Andrew Kirov held a one-night performance for the 10-year anniversary of the show he used to host…
Movies in the Park Line-Up Announced
DULUTH, Minn.-Grab some popcorn! With summer on the way Movies in the Park is ready to kick off the season. Duluth's Greater Downtown Council officially announced its summer movie line-up that earned the most votes…
The Great Lakes Aquarium Hosts March Madness
DULUTH, Minn.-March Madness is just around the corner and the Great Lakes Aquarium is getting into the spirit of the competition. The aquarium has brackets set up, not for basketball, but for the animals. Animals…
Observing Women's History Month Through Books
DULUTH, Minn. - March is Women’s History Month, and one area bookstore is helping to spread the word about those who have been major female figures in the past. Zenith Bookstore has set…
Earth Rider Bock Fest is Back March 12th
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Earth Rider Brewery in Superior is celebrating the coming of spring with this year's Bock Fest. The big event is held at the cedar lounge and the earth rider festival field near the…
Councilor Hobbs: Reduce Speed Limits In Neighborhoods, Change Parking Requirements For Developers
DULUTH, Minn. - Newly appointed Duluth City Councilor Noah Hobbs is giving us an idea of what issues he'd like to tackle over the next two years of Derek Medved’s term. Medved recently resigned…
Musical Bingo Fundraiser At 'Spirit Room' Helps Support Musicians, Outreach Programs
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Live music was flowing Thursday evening at the Spirit Room in Superior for a fun Musical Bingo fundraiser. It's all to support Siggy's Musical Garden. The non-profit creates outreach programs that…
Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Jail In Fake Attack
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett maintained his innocence during his sentencing hearing Thursday after a judge sentenced the former “Empire” actor to 150 days in jail for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he orchestrated himself.…
City of Duluth Still Looking for Public Board, Commission Members
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is still looking for Duluthians to fill openings on their boards, commissions, and authorities. Over a dozen of them have one or multiple spots available…
E-Vehicle Owners Not Feeling Much Pain at Gas Pumps
DULUTH, Minn. - The rise in gas prices is not impacting people who have made the switch to one that only needs electricity to power it. Tim Melby of Cloquet says he’s able…
City of Duluth Promote Women in Construction Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week is Women in Construction Week, and the City of Duluth is highlighting their efforts to increase their numbers in these trades. Their Workforce Development office teams up with…
State Public Defenders Poised To Strike Over Pay, Staffing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - More than 700 workers involved in defending people who in most cases can’t afford to hire a private attorney have authorized what would be an unprecedented strike in Minnesota. The public defenders and staff, represented by Teamsters…
Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Jussie Smollett Conviction
CHICAGO (AP) - A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett for lying to Chicago police about a racist and homophobic attack he staged himself. Cook County Judge James Linn on Thursday upheld the…
Movies in the Park Announces 2022 Lineup
DULUTH, Minn. - Movies in the Park is returning to Leif Erikson Park this summer! The Greater Downtown Council announced the 2022 movies line-up Thursday morning with Sing 2 kicking off the season at sunset on July 8. The full…
Midday Update March 10, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Russian Attack on Hospital Stirs Outrage as Talks Stall
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) - A Russian airstrike on a Mariupol maternity hospital that killed three people is stirring outrage, with Ukrainian and Western officials branding it a war crime. As talks to reach…
Gov. Evers Approves Funds To Improve 900 Miles of Public Roads for 2022
MADISON, Wis. - On Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced over $300,000 in state funds to maintain and improve public roads across the state. The funds were made available through the County Forest Aids…
3M Joins Others in Suspending Russian Business Operations
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP) - 3M is joining the growing list of multinational companies that have suspended business operations in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The Maplewood-based company has a corporate office in Moscow and two production plants in the…
Man Who Received 1st Pig Heart Transplant Dies After 2 Months
(AP) - The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery…
Morning Update March 10, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Upcoming Spring Fishing Season Has 'Marine General' Gearing Up
DULUTH, Minn -- Marine General is gearing up for spring as ice fishing season winds down. As the weather is looking warmer and the ice is starting to melt, Owner Russ Francisco says he’s…
Former Esmund Building Leveled To Dirt, Ready For Housing, Retail Development
DULUTH, Minn. - The Esmond Building in Lincoln Park began getting demolished just under a month ago, and now there’s no sight of the structure – just dirt. The flattened lot now makes room…
SkyView Domecar Rehabilitation Project Underway
DULUTH, Minn.-The Northshore Scenic Railroad's newest train car is getting some major repairs. The SkyView Domecar was bought by the railroad last year and still needs a lot of work to make its first-class space…
'Superior Roux' Joins 'Venue in the Park'
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Venue in the Park, a new venture in Superior, is opening its doors for small businesses in the area. The building previously known as the Billings Park Café was purchased by the Sutherland…
