SILVER BAY, Minn. - Oliver Kochendorfer is 7-years-old and going into 2nd grade in Silver Bay. He wanted to do a popcorn and lemonade stand to help out the firefighters that are working so hard to put out the wildfires…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 26, 2021.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Capitol Police officers who were attacked and beaten during the Capitol riot are suing former President Donald Trump, his allies, and members of far-right extremist groups. The suit accuses them of intentionally sending a violent mob…
UPDATE: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport Thursday, in the waning days of a massive airlift that has drawn thousands of people seeking to flee the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.…
ISABELLA, Minn. - The Greenwood wildfire has now grown to nearly 26,000 acres. Officials on Thursday updated the size of the fire to 25,991 acres and reported that 12 homes or…
DULUTH, Minn. - "We'll do our OWN State Fair," Duluth's Best Bread decided. This year's menu features cheese curd bread on a stick, classic white buckets overflowing with chocolate chip cookies, and lemonade -- in…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 26, 2021.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A judge has rejected a request by a gun owners group for a temporary injunction to require the Minnesota State Fair to allow permit holders to carry their pistols…
DULUTH, Minn. - An early morning kitchen fire at Spoon's Restaurant in West Duluth caused an estimated $75,000 in damage. According to the Duluth Fire Department, fire crews responded to the restaurant around 2:27 a.m. Thursday on reports of flames…
The Greenwood Fire’s devastating destruction became very real Wednesday evening as officials released how many structures were damaged or destroyed in the McDougal Lake area. According to the Superior National Forest Service, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has counted 12…
DULUTH, Minn.-- A local family favorite restaurant since the 70's closed its doors about a week ago here in Duluth, and Nordic Auctions went in today to sell the last parts of Ganucci's. West Duluth's'…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Animal Allies held a microchipping event at the Damiano Center on Fourth Street Wednesday afternoon where the public brought their cats and dogs to get chipped for free. The micro chip is about…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Harbor Highlands YMCA held their annual back to school fair this evening, preparing and supplying kids with the materials they might need before the year starts. There were multiple tables…
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Duluth public schools prepare for the 5-day, in-person instruction this academic year, Superintendent John Magas talks about why the mask requirements for students age 2 and older will be beneficial…
ELY, Minn. - the U.S. Forest Service is extending its closure of the BWCA through at least Friday, September 3rd. All permits and reservations have been canceled and refunded. According to the Forest Service,…
DULUTH, Minn. - Pets, and livestock are also living in the path of the Greenwood fire and others burning in Northeastern Minnesota. Now a group of local animal lovers and veterinarians is looking to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross hosts a two-day blood drive event sponsored by Bentleyville and Bent Paddle Brewing. The blood drive welcomes donors to sign-up or walks into AMSOIL Arena to give blood today…
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students started welcome week festivities by moving back to campus. Lines of cars full of first-year students and parents were wrapped around the campus, waiting to be checked into…
ISABELLA, Minn. -- On Wednesday more than 400 firefighters on the ground were busy conducting several defensive operations with the help of air resources. One of the main goals is helping to reduce burnable…
ISLE ROYAL, Mich. (AP) - An official says a wildfire on Michigan’s remote Isle Royale has been about 15% percent contained and crews have saved some historic cabins from encroaching flames. The fire began Aug. 10, apparently sparked by a…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man accused of killing and dismembering his father has been charged with committing the same crimes against his mother. The new charges brought Wednesday against 23-year-old Chandler Halderson means he now faces two counts…
(AP) -Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the airline’s top executive says is necessary because…
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!
ISABELLA, Minn. - Officials say the Greenwood fire grew to 21,720 acres Wednesday with suppression operations expanding to the east and south. Wednesday's weather is expected to be favorable for firing operations with lights winds, lower temperatures, and relative humidity…
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to taking take of lions, tigers, bears, reptiles, and more, the medical bills add up quickly. That's why the Lake Superior Zoo continues to ask for…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at the State Fair can walk away with a $100 Visa gift card. Gov. Tim Walz announced the State Fair edition of the state’s $100 reward program…
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline, letting stand a key decision by independent regulators to allow construction to proceed. The state’s highest court declined…
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it is closing the Superior National Forest lands along the upper portion of the Gunflint Trail due to ongoing fires and limited availability of firefighting resources. This closure includes all…
