The Duluth Fire Department Needs a New Ladder Truck
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department Is in need of a new aerial truck for station four, as the former truck was recently put out of service. First entering service in 1995, the former ladder…
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Wisconsin Governor Wants To Intervene in Redistricting Case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is asking a federal court to allow him to intervene in a lawsuit filed by fellow Democrats that seeks to have federal courts…
Gordy's Hi-Hat Closes for 2021 Season
CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy's Hi-Hat has closed for the 2021 season. Gordy's made the official announcement on its Facebook page Monday morning. This was the popular fast-food restaurant's 61st season. Gordy's will open again when the weather gets a little…
City Crews Responding to Two Water Main Breaks in Congdon Park, Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth's Congdon Park and Lakeside neighborhoods. The breaks were reported just before 11:30 a.m. Monday. The first break is located on the 3700…
Midday Update 9-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 13, 2021.
Taco Bell Wants Customers To Return Used Sauce Packets for Recycling
IRVINE, Calif. (Fox TV/Fox 9) - Taco Bell has an ambitious, potentially industry-altering idea, but they need help to pull it off. The restaurant chain is partnering with TerraCycle to launch a recycling program for its used sauce packets. Customers…
Duluth Oktoberfestival Returning to Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Grab your stein and dig out the lederhosen! Duluth Oktoberfestival makes a return to Bayfront Festival Park on Sept. 17, 18, and 19. This is the second time the event…
Judge Weighs Keeping Minneapolis Police Question on Ballot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A judge has promised to rule as soon as possible on whether to strike a revised version of a ballot question on the future of policing in Minneapolis in the wake of the death of George Floyd.…
Morning Update 9-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 13, 2021.
One Injured in 'Serious Crash' in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - A 54-year-old Loretto man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after the dirt bike he was driving crashed on the Sno-Way 1 Recreation Trail in rural Pine River. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded…
Duluth Police Department Honor Lives Lost on 9/11 at Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn.-- After the firefighters annual stair climb, fire officials gathered with the Duluth Police Department, along with Mayor Emily Larson and other community leadership at the DECC to hold a ceremony acknowledging those…
Local Firefighters Climb Height of Twin Towers on 9/11
DULUTH, Minn.-- At 8:46 AM in 2001, the first plane hit the North Tower, and firefighters climbed 94 flights to try and reach those who needed rescuing in the towers. On Saturday morning in…
Earth Rider Brewery Celebrates 4th Anniversary
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Earth Rider Brewery in Superior celebrated its 4th anniversary on Saturday with their annual Earth Rider Fest. Earth Riders outdoor space had a lineup full of artists performing on stage, joined by…
Mayor Paine Proposes 2022 Budget, No Tax Increase for Superior Citizens
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- Superior Mayor Jim Paine is touting his 2022 budget proposal as one that won't increase taxes or fees. He says it eliminates $3 million in debt, improves areas of public transit, invests…
Superior Fire, Police Remember Lives Lost, First Responders' Ultimate Sacrifice on 9/11
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, first responders in Superior gathered to honor the lives lost, and ensure future generations never forget the ultimate…
Local Street Artists Beautify Downtown Duluth Alley with Block-Long Mural
DULUTH, Minn.- Downtown Duluth just got a little more vibrant, as an alley around popular nightlife spots has been painted with a mural. The Duluth Street Art Initiative teamed up with upward of 80…
'On Golden Pond' Opens at Fitger's Historic Spirit of North Theatre
DULUTH, Minn.- The stage of the historic Spirit of the North Theater in the Fitger's Complex came alive again this weekend, as the play On Golden Pond opened there. The romantic, family fun…
Hundreds in Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- The Walk to End Alzheimer’s returned to the Twin Ports this weekend, raising awareness and money for research of a cure to end the disease affecting more than 6 million…
Greenwood Fire Now 67% Contained
ISABELLA, Minn. -- There was good news for the Greenwood Fire on Sunday as officials said the fire was 67 percent contained and was not expected to have any new growth. Cooler air in the 60s, lighter winds and an…
Vikings Lose Season-Opener At Bengals In Overtime, 27-24
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX9)Â -Â The Minnesota Vikings are 0-1 on the regular season after a 27-24 loss in overtime at Cincinnati on Sunday in a game filled with penalties, offensive line struggles, mistakes in the secondary and a costly fumble. The Vikings were…
Taliban: Women Can Study In Gender-Segregated Universities
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms will be gender-segregated and Islamic dress is compulsory, the Taliban government’s new higher education minister said Sunday. The announcement came as…
UPDATE: Duluth Police Ask for Public's Help in Gas Station Armed Robbery
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the person in this photo, in relation to the armed robbery Saturday night at the Speedway in the Morgan Park neighborhood. According to a spokesperson with…
NERCC Escapee Located, Arrested Near Hermantown Following Nearly 12-Hour Search
SAGINAW, Minn.- After a nearly 12-hour search, authorities located and arrested an escapee of the Northeast Regional Corrections Center early Saturday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's office, NERCC inmate Branden Russell King had fled on foot from…
US Marks 20 Years Since 9/11, in Shadow of Afghan War's End
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans are solemnly marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11, just weeks after the fraught end of the Afghanistan war that followed the terror attack. The commemoration at ground zero began with a tolling bell and a…
Barkers Island Beach Closes due to Presence of Blue-Green Algae Bloom
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior has closed the swimming beach at Barkers Island, due to the discovery of a blue-green algae bloom at the beach area. Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that can…
Friends of Duluth Public Library Host Book Sale
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Friends of the Duluth Public Library are holding a modified, outdoor version of their annual book sale this weekend on Michigan street, with rows and rows of great reads. The library…
Twin Ports Prepare for 9/11 Rememberance
DULUTH, Minn.-- Saturday marks the 20th anniversary commemoration of 9/11, and local law enforcement is coming together to honor the thousands who lost their lives. On the eve of the September 11th attacks, Duluth…
The DECC to Host Duluth Winter Village
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announced on Thursday, they will be taking over this year's Duluth Winter Village. This way, they will be able to showcase the use of their new event space,…
Pumpkin Picking is Finally Here
DULUTH, Minn.- Pumpkin picking at Farmer Doug's pumpkin patch begins today, and the festivities will continue through Sunday. The famous farm has a patch of more than 1,000 pumpkins for people to choose from. Visitors…
New Superior Museum Crawl Event
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A variety of museums in Superior kicked off their first-ever Superior Museum Crawl today, and the event will continue through Sunday. Eight museums and the Superior Public Library are participating in the museum…
