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…
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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…
Republican Candidate Wants 'New Voice' For MN House Dist. 3B
A Republican is stepping up with the hope to take longtime Minnesota Rep. Mary Murphy's DFL seat. Natalie Zeleznikar, a 30-year resident of Northeast Minnesota announced Wednesday she is entering the race for Minnesota House Dist. 3B. Zeleznikar is a…
Cause Of Superior Warehouse Fire Ruled 'Undetermined'
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior Fire Department has ended its investigation without a cause of a massive January warehouse fire that took down two historic buildings on the city's North End near the Blatnik Bridge. Camron Vollbrecht, battalion chief for…
Duluth Grill Back in Full Swing After Recent Renovation
DULUTH, MN - After undergoing a brief renovation at the end of January, Duluth Grill was able to get back up and running without a hitch despite various supply chain issues other establishments…
As COVID Cases Drop in Douglas County, Health Officials Adjust Messaging
SUPERIOR, Wis. - After seeing a surge in COVID cases in January, Douglas County say they have dropped to levels not seen since last summer. That is allowing health officials to…
Winter Weather Doesn't Slow Work at Marina
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The ice on area lakes, rivers, and streams have kept boats off the water the past several months. That doesn’t means companies that help keep boats in top shape have been…
Bike Shops Seeing Business Pick Up as Spring Weather Nears
DULUTH, Minn. - It won’t be long before spring weather makes roads and trails more bicycle friendly in the Northland. As a result, Ski Hut is seeing business pick up for their bike services. …
City of Duluth Lift Mask Requirements in City Facilities
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, the City of Duluth announced changes to its mask requirement policy within City facilities effective immediately. Due to the recent decline in local COVID infections along with new CDC guidance the city will now encourage…
Viking Mississippi Cruise Ship Touches Water for First Time
HOUMA, La. (AP) - A Swiss company's cruises along the length of the Mississippi River are a step closer to reality - its new 386-passenger ship has touched water for the first time. Viking River Cruises of Basel celebrated the…
Midday Update 3-9-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
Lawyer: Man Charged in Whitmer Plot Swayed by FBI Informant
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A lawyer for one of the men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 has told jurors he was…
