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Local Agencies Discuss Coast Guard's Maritime Security Plan

DULUTH, Minn. -- 37 organizations and agencies met in Duluth on Tuesday to go over what their roles would be in a mass disaster situation. This year's scenario went over the Coast Guard's…

Extreme Dry Conditions Following Greenwood Fire

DULUTH, Minn.- Fires in the Northland continue to pose a threat, bringing a risk of dry conditions to surrounding areas of the greenwood fire. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Greenwood fire continues to cover around…

Superior School Board Brings Back Masks

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior School Board has made multiple decisions about the upcoming school year, including which students need to wear masks. The school board determined that grades k-12 will be back full-time for in-person…

Authorities Attack Minnesota Wildfire From Air and Ground

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Authorities are fighting a northeastern Minnesota wildfire from the air and on the ground following the evacuation of about 75 residences in the Superior National Forest. The fire was first spotted Sunday near Greenwood Lake. It has…

Full Business Liquidation Auction Planned for Gannucci's

DULUTH, Minn. -West Duluth's Gannucci's Italian Market & Restaurant is holding a full business liquidation next week. According to a Facebook post by Nordic Auction, a full business liquidation auction will be held on Wednesday, August 25 at 301 North…

Bridge Disaster Diver Returns Medals in Line 3 Protest

MINNEAPOLIS - A former U.S. Navy diver who helped efforts to search for bodies in the treacherous waters of the Mississippi River after the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007 has returned his…

Superior School Board Votes to Require Masks for Elementary Students

SUPERIOR, Wis. - On Monday, the Superior School Board voted to require masks for elementary students for the upcoming school year. Additionally, all students and staff will be required to wear a mask while using Superior public transportation. During Monday…

Mark Pavelich Rememberance Golf Scramble

BIWABIK, Minn.-- Today at Giants Ridge Golf Course in Biwabik Minnesota, members of Minnesota college hockey teams, current and former NHL players, and teammates of the 1980 Olympic gold medal team came together in…

Fill the Boot Campaign Returns

DULUTH, Minn.-- With boots in hand, the Duluth Fire Department took the streets of the city today for the annual fill the boot campaign. The department is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy…

Morning Update 8-17-21

DULUTH, Minn.- FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson bring you the latest news and weather updates for your Tuesday.

US to Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters at 8 Months

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot. The goal is to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as…

Council Approves Outsourcing Duluth's $1.8M Tourism Marketing Contract

DULUTH, Minn. – The city council made a historic vote Monday evening to approve a new $1.8 million tourism marketing contract to a firm in Minneapolis – Bellmont Partners and its partner Lawrence & Schiller -- instead of Visit Duluth,…

Third Suspect Charged In St. Paul Man's Murder After Body Found At Bottom Of Lake

COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- A third person has been charged in connection to the murder of a St. Paul man whose body was found dismembered at the bottom of Lake Superior this summer.…

Superior Resident Charged in Death, Dismemberment of St. Paul Man

COOK COUNTY, Minn.-A third person has been charged in the murder and dismemberment of a St. Paul man whose remains were found in Lake Superior near Grand Portage in July. According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Jacob Colt Johnson,…

Duluth Airport Hosting Pre-check Pop-Up Event This Week

DULUTH, Minn.-This week, the Duluth Airport is inviting future passengers to enroll in the TSA pre-check screening program during a pop-up event. The program allows low-risk air travelers to go through a quicker screening process…

Lake County Search and Rescue Helps First Responders in Greenwood Fire

LAKE COUNTY- Among the many first responders at the Greenwood fire staging area was the Lake County Search and Rescue squad. The medically trained volunteers were preparing their station with medical supplies, food, and water…

Ex-Wisconsin Teacher to Pleads Guilty to Filming Students

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips in Wisconsin and Minnesota pleaded guilty in federal court Monday, under a plea deal with prosecutors. Thirty-nine-year-old David M. Kruchten faces…

Wildfire in Northeastern Minnesota Grows to 1,500 Acres

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A rapidly growing wildfire in northeastern Minnesota has expanded to at least 1,500 acres and prompted some evacuations. The fire was spotted around 3 p.m. Sunday near Greenwood Lake, about 15 miles southwest of Isabella, in the…

City Crews to Repair Water Main Break in Endion Neighborhood Tonight

DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews will repair a water main break in Duluth's Endion neighborhood later this evening. According to the city, the break was reported around 3:30 p.m. and is located on the 2300 block…

UPDATE: More Residential Evacuations as Greenwood Fire Spreads

UPDATE: LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - On Tuesday afternoon, the Red Cross announced they are opening the Finland Community Center as a Temporary Evacuation Point as of 4:00 p.m. in partnership with Lake County. This TEP…

Hwy 1 to Close Near Isabella Due to Greenwood Fire

DULUTH, Minn. - MnDOT and State Patrol in coordination with the US Forest Service will be closing Hwy 1 near Isabella due to the Greenwood Fire. The road will be closed on eastbound Hwy 1 at New Tomahawk Road to…

Body of Missing Roseville Man Recovered on Sand Lake

SAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities say they located and recovered the body of a Roseville man that had been missing since Thursday on Sand Lake. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Philip Poulose and a friend…

Midday Update 8-16-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 16, 2021. Have a great day!

Biden to Address Nation on Deadly Chaos in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is returning to the White House Monday to address the nation on the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan. This, as the planned withdrawal of American forces, turned deadly at Kabul’s airport Monday as thousands tried…

Minnesota Extends $100 Vaccine Incentives for Another Week

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota has extended its $100 reward program for people who get their COVID-19 vaccinations by another week. Any Minnesotan age 12 or older who gets their first shot through Sunday can claim a $100 Visa…

More Than 140 Artists, Makers Setting Up at Bayfront Park Aug. 21, 22

DULUTH, Minn. - Art in Bayfront Park is returning to Duluth for the 11th year on Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22. Art lovers will find quality work from local…

Repairs to Lift Bridge Sidewalks to Begin Today

DULUTH, Minn. - The sidewalks on the Aerial Lift Bridge will be under repair beginning today, August 16. The City of Duluth says contractors will be working to improve the sidewalks throughout the week. One side of the sidewalk will…

Floodwood Home Deemed a 'Total Loss' in Sunday Fire

FLOODWOOD, Minn. - A home in Floodwood was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out at the residence Sunday evening. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, authorities and fire crews responded to reports of a fire…

Morning Update 8-16-21