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American Red Cross Blood Drive at AMSOIL

DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross hosts a two-day blood drive event sponsored by Bentleyville and Bent Paddle Brewing. The blood drive welcomes donors to sign-up or walks into AMSOIL Arena to give blood today…

University of Minnesota Duluth Welcomes Students

DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students started welcome week festivities by moving back to campus. Lines of cars full of first-year students and parents were wrapped around the campus, waiting to be checked into…

Firefighters Continue Battling Greenwood Fire

ISABELLA, Minn. --  On Wednesday more than 400 firefighters on the ground were busy conducting several defensive operations with the help of air resources. One of the main goals is helping to reduce burnable…

Fire on Michigan's Remote Isle Royale 15 Percent Contained

ISLE ROYAL, Mich. (AP) - An official says a wildfire on Michigan’s remote Isle Royale has been about 15% percent contained and crews have saved some historic cabins from encroaching flames. The fire began Aug. 10, apparently sparked by a…

Wisconsin Man Charged in Parents’ Killing and Dismemberment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man accused of killing and dismembering his father has been charged with committing the same crimes against his mother. The new charges brought Wednesday against 23-year-old Chandler Halderson means he now faces two counts…

Midday Update 8-25-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!

Greenwood Fire Update: Fire Grows to Over 21,000 Acres

ISABELLA, Minn. - Officials say the Greenwood fire grew to 21,720 acres Wednesday with suppression operations expanding to the east and south. Wednesday's weather is expected to be favorable for firing operations with lights winds, lower temperatures, and relative humidity…

Morning Update 8-25-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!

Minnesota Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Line 3 Opponents

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline, letting stand a key decision by independent regulators to allow construction to proceed. The state’s highest court declined…

Gannucci's Liquidation Auction Wednesday

DULUTH, Minn.-The famous Gannucci’s Italian Market and Restaurant will be hosting a full business liquidation sale Wednesday. The auction includes everything from food to coolers, and even items from the old Jade Fountain which is…

Duluth School Dist. To Mask Up For Full In-Person Learning

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District confirmed its back-to-school plans Tuesday evening that include students learning in-person five days a week and students 2 and older wearing masks. The mask requirement also includes all school employees and guests. The…

Army Corps Begin Vessel Yard Pier Repairs

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Army Corps of Engineers began the repair of a portion of their Piers at the southern vessel yard Tuesday morning. Crews were mobilizing equipment to replace one of the…

City of Duluth Hosts Back to School Event

DULUTH, Minn. -- More than 500 people stopped by the DECC for a city-sponsored back-to-school event and community resource fair. The free event was all about getting community resources into the hands of…

Thompson Won’t Give Lawmakers Control of UW'S COVID Policies

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is pushing back against Republican lawmakers who claim campuses need their permission to implement COVID-19 policies. System schools implemented a range of protocols this month heading into the fall…

Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at Age 80

LONDON (AP) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. Publicist Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” The self-effacing and unshakeable drummer…

Midday Update 8-24-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Greenwood Fire Grows to Over 19,000 Acres Tuesday

ISABELLA, Minn.  - The Greenwood fire has grown to approximately 19,493 acres, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. As of Monday evening, the fire was zero percent contained and was expected to jump over Highway 1 causing new evacuation…

Morning Update 8-24-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

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