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…
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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) - 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…
Northlanders Help Hurricane Ida Survivors
DULUTH, Minn.- Help from the Northland is on the way to Hurricane Ida survivors. Two Northern Minnesota Red Cross volunteers headed out to Louisiana with a Northern Minnesota Emergency Response Vehicle earlier today to help…
New Apartments Proposed on West Arrowhead Road
DULUTH, Minn. -- New market-rate apartments could soon be coming to West Arrowhead Road Duluth. The Duluth City Council will consider the development agreement Monday. There they will vote on permits and zoning…
Once Upon A Child Hosts Halloween Clothing Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's not too early to think about Halloween season. One local clothing store near the Miller Hill Mall is getting in on the Halloween costume hunt early. Each…
'Light the Night' Campaign Geared Towards Spreading Ovarian Cancer Awareness
DULUTH, Minn. -- September is ovarian cancer awareness month and beginning Friday night through Saturday. Multiple Duluth landmarks will be lit teal to help spread awareness about the disease It's part of the…
Barker's Island Swimming Beach Closed Due to Algae Bloom
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior announced Friday afternoon that the Barker's Island swimming beach is closed due to an algae bloom that was found at the beach area. The beach will remain closed for swimming and is no…
Update: Duluth Man Dies After Being Hit by DTA Bus at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - A 64-year-old Duluth man has died from his injuries after being struck by a DTA bus Friday morning. According to the Duluth Police Department, authorities responded to reports of…
Update: Woman Who Admitted to Slender Man Attack To Be Freed Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin woman who admitted to helping stab a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man will be freed Monday from a mental health institution.…
Echo Valley Motocross Park Attracting Riders of All Ages
BROOKSTON, Minn. - In this week’s Active Adventures, we are in Brookston, Minnesota to check out a motocross event at Echo Valley Motocross Park. Participants of all ages came out to compete in…
Midday Update 9-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 10, 2021.
Judge To Hold Hearing on Releasing Woman in Slender Man Case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A judge is set to review a release plan for a Wisconsin woman who has spent four years in a mental health facility after she admitted to…
Twin Ports 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' Happening Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - Residents of the Twin Ports are encouraged to join the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, Sept. 11 along the Lakewalk in Duluth. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. at…
Duluth Fire Department Responding to Pedestrian Stuck Under DTA Bus
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department is responding to reports of a pedestrian who was hit by a DTA bus outside of Dick's Sporting Goods at the Miller Hill Mall. According to a tweet on the Duluth Fire Department…
Morning Update 9-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 10, 2021.
Minnesota Defers OK for Permit Linked to ND Power Plant Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Regulators told a Minnesota-based utility that they need more information before signing off on a permit transfer necessary for the sale of a financially troubled coal-fired power plant in North Dakota. Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission voted 4-1…
Vue at Bluestone Celebrates 'Grand Opening'
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Bluestone property has continued to expand, and become a more vibrant and sought-after area to live over the past years. Today, Bluestone, which opened back in late July, held the official grand…
Multi-Housing Conference Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Landlords and housing managers are looking to improve living experiences for Northlanders. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association hosted a housing industry conference at the Holiday Inn and Suites in downtown Duluth, where…
Judy Garland Museum Seeing Strong Visitation in 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave small, non-profit organizations scrambling to pay the bills from month to month. Staff at the Judy Garland Museum are thankful for visitors, and the…
