Morning Update 7-21-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
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Shootings During Milwaukee NBA Finals Celebrations Wound 3
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Police say two shootings in downtown Milwaukee early Wednesday as crowds celebrated the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA championship in 50 years left three people wounded. The shootings both happened about 12:42 a.m. at two locations near Water…
Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points - and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again. Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks…
Great Outdoors Explores Gooseberry Falls
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Drought conditions are common throughout the upper Midwest right now and that's impacting some of the many tourist destinations up the North Shore, but Gooseberry Falls is still expecting a busy…
Head of the Lakes Fair Back in Town with New Additions
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior kicked off tonight debuting some new games and rides. The fair did go on last year, but attendance was lower than normal.…
Saint Luke's Hosting Hiring Event
DULUTH, Minn.-- The healthcare industry is having trouble finding new workers, especially after it was overwhelmed with demand from the pandemic. Saint Luke's is holding a hiring event Tuesday and Wednesday to encourage…
Gooseberry Falls Experiencing Lower Water Levels
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The lack of rain is impacting some of the most picturesque places on the North Shore. Right now, the West section of Gooseberry falls isn't quite "falling" the way it's…
Wildfires Near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST- The Delta Lake fire is active now in the boundary waters. It covers 62 acres and currently at 35 percent containment. Multiple entry points to the Superior National Forest are also closed,…
Waffle Bar Comes to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A Belgian waffle bar is opening next week in Superior. Superior Waffles on Tower Avenue is having a soft opening this Sunday, followed by a grand opening next Tuesday. Strawberry Cheesecake and raspberry…
Poor Air Quality May Cause Health Problems For Your Pets
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- Poor air quality has been an issue for a few weeks now in the Northland and smoke from fires doesn’t just present problems for people, but for your pets too. Air…
Duluth Police Investigating "Deceased Individual" Found Near the Rose Garden
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says officers responded to the Lakewalk in Lief Erickson Park just before 10:00 a.m. Tuesday on reports that a deceased individual was found near the train tracks by a North Shore Scenic…
Trump Inaugural Committee Head Accused of Being UAE Agent
NEW YORK (AP) - The chair of former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday in California on charges alleging that he and others conspired to influence Trump’s foreign…
Mesabi Metallics Acquires Land in Itasca County
NASHWAUK, Minn. - Mesabi Metallics announced Tuesday it has bought 3,200 acres of land from Butlertac Holdings LLC. According to a company press release, the acquired land interests include both mineral and surface leases as well as a combination of…
Midday Update 7-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Duluth Fire Department Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions due to a high risk of rip currents today. The warning is effective immediately and is in place until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. This warning means…
Pilot of Crop-Dusting Helicopter Killed in Minnesota Crash
ELGIN, Minn. - Sheriff’s officials say the pilot of a helicopter has died in a crash in southeastern Minnesota. Authorities say 40-year-old Corey James Adcock from Victoria County, Texas was crop dusting Monday…
Morning Update 7-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Joins US Senate Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has joined the crowded Democratic field for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. The 34-year-old Barnes is vying to become the first Black U.S. senator in…
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on 1st Passenger Flight
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) - Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with passengers. He’s the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.…
One Man Drowns in BWCA Water Emergency on Monday
BWCA, Minn. -- On Monday the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, St. Louis County Sheriffs Office and other organizations responded to a water emergency on the BWCA. It happened at 11:41 in the morning at Handberg's Marine on Crane Lake…
City of Duluth Promoting Water Safety Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- The City of Duluth is promoting water safety week to highlight the importance of being safe on or in the water. The week consists of a sand sculpture contest which encourages…
Dogs and Drinks Event Hosted by Northern Lakes Rescue
DULUTH, Minn.-- Northern Lakes Rescue have been doing pop events where they're bringing their dogs, like Yetti, out into the community to hopefully find their forever home. Northern Lakes Rescue is a foster…
Lake Superior College Offering Firefighting Course
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior College is offering a firefighting education course this fall that includes all of the requirements needed to become a full-time firefighter. 22 people are needed to fill the course,…
Construction Employment Opportunities on the Rise
DULUTH, Minn.-- Although certain construction projects were put on hold throughout the country, Duluth has continued on, in full-force, and is looking for more employees to help continue growing the city. From Vision…
Federal Infrastructure Potential Impacts on Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Leaders representing towns and cities across Minnesota, got together to talk about the federal infrastructure bill in Congress. Mayor Emily Larson spoke at the news conference, outlining the ways Duluth can benefit from…
North American Railcar Operators Association Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The North American Railcar Operators Association made a short stop in Duluth with their personal railcars today. Members from all over the nation began their railroad journey in Two Harbors and stopped by…
Fires Continue to Pose a Threat in the Northland
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- The combination of dry conditions, high temperatures and wind speeds is putting the Northland at a greater risk of more fires. Canadian wildfires continue to burn, causing smoke to move southeast into the Northland.…
Invasive Weed Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Leech Lake
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An invasive weed that can choke out native plants and fish habitat has been found in one of Minnesota’s largest and most popular walleye lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday confirmed the…
Minnesota Court Sends PolyMet Air Permit Case Back to Agency
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota has encountered a setback; the state Court of Appeals has ordered regulators to revisit a critical air emissions permit given to the project. The court ruled Monday that the…
St. Paul Man Found Dead of 'Homicidal Violence' in Lake Superior
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A St. Paul, Minnesota man's dismembered body was found in a tote and a bucket in Lake Superior over the weekend, according to charges filed last week. Dive teams working with investigators located…
