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…
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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…
Morning 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.
Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman, Breanna Ellison Announce Run for Minnesota House
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman and Duluth resident Breanna Ellison announced their run for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Both candidates are running for the seat currently held by District 7A Rep. Jennifer Schult, DFL.…
'Tacos Tacos Tacos' Lands New Location In Downtown Duluth For Better Mexican Vibe
DULUTH, Minn. - The owner behind Duluth's Tacos Tacos Tacos is preparing to reopen in a new location in downtown Duluth's Historic Arts and Theatre District as the business model begins to expand into…
KornerStore Owner, Former Duluth City Councilor Purchases 7 Northland Minit Marts
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved, who owns the KornerStore gas stations in the Northland, says gas prices have been changing by the hour. And it comes as he recently purchased…
Dist. 709 Supt. Talks Central H.S. Property Sale Falling Through
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday, we heard from the Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas after the sale of Central High School fell through. This past summer, a developer called Saturday Properties from St. Louis Park…
UWS Hosts International Women's Day Event
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS hosted an event on Tuesday to celebrate accomplishments made by women through social, economic, cultural, and political efforts. There were also tables set up for people to stop by and learn about…
Bent Paddle Celebrates International Women's Day
DULUTH, Minn.-Tuesday was international women's day, which recognizes the many achievements of women around the world, and some local businesses got in on the celebration. Breweries are one industry that can typically be male-dominated,…
Millions Of CARES Act Funding To Cover Duluth's Aging Seawall Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth has secured federal CARES Act funding to begin construction on the seawall later this year. For the $8 million project, $5 million from the federal CARES Act…
Harbor Rail Pub Ready to Serve the Two Harbors Community
TWO HARBORS, MN - Harbor Rail Pub has opened its doors in Two Harbors after the 1st Avenue building was purchased in June of 2020. After being the home…
Goat Hill Marketplace to Open Soon in Lincoln Park Craft District
DULUTH, MN - A new market is opening soon in the Lincoln Park Craft District on West Superior Street. Goat Hill Marketplace will offer kitchen gadgets, pantry essentials and home…
'Extreme Acute Shock' of Gas Price Spike Impacting Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is being felt by people in the Northland through higher gas prices. AAA says as of March 8, Superior has seen its average price for…
North Star Academy Shows Ukraine Support Through Anthem
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at North Star Academy showed their support for Ukraine this morning through a performance of the country’s national anthem. Members of the combined eighth grade band, choir,…
Salvation Army Helping Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine
DULUTH, Minn. - People who are looking for a way to contribute to help those in Ukraine directly can do so through the Salvation Army. The Duluth chapter says they are not doing…
Cloquet Police Identify Victim in 'Suspicious' Death
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet Police Department has identified the possible victim of a suspicious death. On Tuesday, authorities in Cloquet confirmed 33-year-old Amanda Cadotte as the victim found dead last Thursday. The Cloquet Police Department, Fond du Lac Police…
