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…
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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) - 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…
