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Lake Superior Day Returns This Weekend

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The annual Lake Superior Day on Barkers Island is back in action this coming weekend. It's held every third weekend in July. The event is geared toward educating the public on…

Douglas Co. Maintenance Employee Killed While Working In Government Center

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There were heavy hearts in Superior Monday after learning a Douglas County employee was killed while working in the Government Center over the weekend. The employee worked with the "Buildings and…

Ruth's Local Greens Makes a Nutritional Impact in the Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn.-- Two UMD students came together earlier this year to figure out how to bring a little more green to the Twin Ports in a local and sustainable way. Wanting to explore…

Spirit Mountain Offering Events Through the Summer

DULUTH, Minn.-- Back in May, Mayor Larson proposed a $24 million dollar plan to help bring Spirit Mountain back to its full potential. The $24 million dollar proposed plan would be funded 50%…

Fire at AmericInn Hotel Still Under Investigation

PROCTOR, Minn.-- An investigation is underway in Proctor after fire broke out this morning at a hotel in town. Crews responded to the AmericInn Hotel around 10:45 AM on Monday morning along US…

Employee Stabbed 'Multiple Times' In Babbitt, 2 Arrested

BABBITT, Minn. – Police in Babbitt have arrested two men after a woman was stabbed multiple times Saturday evening inside a local business. Police Chief Mike McGregor says the call for help came in around 7:45 p.m. Saturday. While officers…

First Concert for Recovery Held at the DECC

DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Northland Music and Recovery community is teaming up with the DECC and the Duluth Bethel to throw the Northland's first concert for recovery. The Duluth Bethel Treatment Center invites Northlanders…

Nail Salons are Back After a Hard Year

DULUTH, Minn.- Nail salons are among many businesses returning to normal after being forced to close during the pandemic. VP Nails and Hair off of Central Entrance is excited to see its clients return. The…

Duluth YMCA Participates in National Summer Learning Week

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Area Family YMCA participates in this week's National Summer Learning event. This week's programs dedicates to keeping kids engaged and healthy through STEM, reading and art programs. “And these full day summer…

Fire Breaks Out at Proctor AmericInn Hotel

PROCTOR, Minn. - Fire broke out Monday morning at the AmericInn Hotel in Proctor. Crews responded to the scene along US Highway 2 near Blackwoods around 10:45 a.m. Officials say the fire was limited to the exterior of the building.…

Death Valley Reaches 130 Degrees

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (Fox 9) - California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And true to form, the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three…

Wisconsin DNR Cancels Third Straight Sharp-Tailed Grouse Season

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources has canceled Wisconsin's sharp-tailed grouse season for the third year in a row to protect the population. The DNR announced the decision Monday, saying a population survey this spring coupled…

Minnesota DNR Expands Burning Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota DNR announced on Monday that it is activating additional burning restrictions effective Tuesday. The additional burning restrictions are for the eastern portion of Roseau County and all…

Minnesota COVID-19 Audit Sought by Lawmakers Looks Doubtful

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s independent legislative auditor says he doesn’t have the resources to satisfy a request by lawmakers for a comprehensive study of the state’s COVID-19 response. Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles tells Minnesota Public Radio he’s ready…

Midday Update 7-12-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 12, 2021.

Douglas County Employee Killed in "Work-Related Accident"

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Douglas County officials say a county Buildings & Grounds employee was killed Sunday in a "work-related accident." The accident happened Sunday morning at the County's Government Center, according to the Douglas County Administrator Ann Doucette. The incident…

Evers Reports Raising $5 Million Over First 6 Months of 2021

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign reports that the Democratic incumbent raised $5 million through the first six months of the year and has more than $7 million cash on…

Late Night Laughs Returning to Fitger's Complex

DULUTH, Minn. - Professional stand-up comedy returns to the Fitget's complex Friday, July 16. The event will take place on the third floor of the complex inside the Fitger's Comedy Lounge. Tickets…

Scientists: Pup Births Hopeful Sign for Isle Royale Wolves

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Scientists say wolf pups have been spotted again at Isle Royale National Park. And that's a hopeful sign for efforts to rebuild a gray wolf population that had nearly died out. Crews brought wolves from…

Morning Update 7-12-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 12, 2021.

Coronavirus Infects Vaccinated Leader at Florida Condo Site

MIAMI (AP) - A vaccinated Miami-Dade county commissioner who helped other local officials in Surfside following the collapse of a condominium building has tested positive for COVID-19. Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz says he…

California and Other Parts of the West Broil and Burn

(AP) - Firefighters are working in extreme temperatures across the U.S. West and struggling to contain wildfires, the largest burning in California and Oregon, as another heatwave baked the region, straining power grids and forcing calls to conserve water. The…