New Tourism Campaign Titled "Love it Like We Do"
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new marketing campaign for Duluth tourism debuted ahead of the summer season, with the rollout hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, at the DECC earlier today. The new…
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Locally Owned Game Shop in Spirit Valley Neighborhood Closes It's Doors After 12 Years
DULUTH, Minn.--One of the only stores in Duluth where you can find a wide variety of games, was open for business for the last time today. Dungeon's end…
Biden Aims At ‘Ghost Gun’ Violence With New Federal Rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break past gun-control opposition to address firearm deaths. Speaking…
Midday Update 4-11-22
News and weather for this Monday, April 11 from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Minneapolis Schools Shift to Longer Days to Make Up for Teachers Strike
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As students in Minneapolis prepare for longer instructional days, one high school is asking for an exception. Starting Monday, 42 minutes will be added to the school day across the district. In addition, two weeks will be added…
Evers Vetoes More Than 40 Republican-Backed Bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed more than 40 Republican authored bills, while he signed a bipartisan measure that provides funding for the construction of…
Minnesota Plans To Pay Athletes For Academic Success
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota plans to start paying its athletes for doing well in the classroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced the move Friday. The NCAA currently allows schools to…
Minneapolis Mural Of Pop Icon Prince To Be Finished In June
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A downtown Minneapolis mural honoring pop superstar Prince will be unveiled in June. Officials with the Crown Our Prince project say the painting is scheduled to begin on May…
Pj's Rescue Sets up Pet and Sip at Tap on Tower
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- If you enjoy getting a drink on a Sunday, picture doing it with puppies. Pj's rescue set up an event called Pet and Sip, to try to connect their animals with "fur-ever"…
Troop 25 Boy Scouts Giving Back In Conservation Service Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sunday evening over in West Duluth, Scouts of Troop 25 got together to continue working on their conservation service projects. Last spring the scouts visited the Sax-Zim Bog, and this spring,…
Superior High School Student's Senior Project Raising Money for Firefighters
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A Superior High School senior took her senior project to new heights, highlighting the Superior Fire Department in a calendar that has raised money going towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Paige…
Spring is in the Air at Gooseberry Falls
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The water is flowing at Gooseberry and people were out and about taking in the warmth of spring while enjoying the sights and sounds of the crashing waterfalls. Fox 21's Mason…
Shrine Circus Wraps Up 100th Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The AAD Shrine Circus wrapped up Sunday, bringing its 100th year anniversary to a close. Sunday was the circus's third and final show at Amsoil Arena, bringing in a large crowd to…
Minnesota Twins Offering Tickets as Low as $4 if Bought Before Midnight Tuesday
MINNESOTA- As baseball season begins, the Minnesota Twins are offering fans extremely low prices on regular-season home games, for a limited time. Through midnight Tuesday, April 21, and while supplies last, Upper-Level tickets will be available for $4, and Lower-Level…
Annual Gear Up For Grandma's Preparing Marathon Runners, Helping Overseas
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- With just two months till the biggest race in Duluth, Grandma’s Marathon held 'Gear Up For Grandmas' here in Hermantown Saturday morning, to not only prepare, but educate racers…
Annual Arena Rummage Sale Kicks Off at Duluth Heritage Sports Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the weather gets closer to spring, some were getting their spring cleaning started, selling their old trinkets, at the annual Arena Rummage Sale. The owner of the annual Arena Rummage…
MESC Hillfest Tackles Slopes at Giants Ridge
BIWABIK, Minn.- While we enjoyed the taste of Spring here in the Twin Ports, over at Giants Ridge in Biwabik more than 200 snowmobilers tore up the snow in hillcross, hillclimb and hilldrag for the…
UWS Filled to Brim for Return of Gitchee Gumee Brewfest
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wessman Arena at UWS in Superior was filled to the brim with people looking to enjoy a good brew for a good cause. The 23rd annual Gitchee Gumme…
UMD Hosts Student Craft Sale
DULUTH, Minn.- A craft show and sale at UMD featured artwork and crafts made entirely by students. There were 30 student vendors in total, selling anything from ceramics to stickers. One of…
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Killed in Auto Accident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been killed in an auto accident near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Authorities say Haskins was hit by a dump truck while…
Minnesota Plans to Pay Athletes for Academic Success
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota plans to start paying its athletes for doing well in the classroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced the move…
Heritage Center Loading Up with Knick-Knacks, Antiques for Saturday Rummage Sale
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Heritage Sports Center loaded up Friday with all types of knick-knacks and special home goods for their sixth annual rummage sale Saturday morning. 85 booths were being set up Friday…
Skiers Soak Up Snow, Sun at Lutsen Mountains as Spring Approaches
LUTSEN, Minn.- With the recent precipitation walloping the North Shore, skiers were still soaking up the snow for a few days more up at Lutsen Mountains. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes us there.
UMD Engineering Students Raising Money to Return to Kenya with Water Distribution System
DULUTH, Minn.-UMD students in the engineers without borders group are on a mission to help provide clean water in Kenya, and on Friday they were looking for help from the community at hoops…
Baby Slow Lorises Receive Names at the Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, MN - The recently born twin baby pygmy slow lorises at the Lake Superior Zoo were officially named today. After voting opened a couple of weeks ago on social media, the community decided on…
New Taqueria Opening Soon in Canal Park
DULUTH, MN - Canal Park will soon be home to a new taqueria. Chachos, located on Canal Park Drive, will feature fast, in and out tacos along with a few other Mexican favorites. Co-owners Alex…
Food Truck Season Upon Us
DULUTH, Minn.-- Around this time of year, food trucks start making their rounds to different locations and giving the public some variety. We spoke with one business today who specializes in…
Get Downtown Week Approaching
DULUTH, Minn.-- Get Downtown week is nearing and some of the cities most popular restaurants, breweries and retailers are participating in this week long event. Typically called "Eat Downtown" Restaurant Week, the Duluth's Greater…
Will Smith Gets 10-year Oscars Ban Over Chris Rock Slap
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The motion picture academy has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy…
Midday Update 4-8-22
News and weather for this Friday, April 8th from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
