Minnesota State Fair Losing 150-200 Vendors This Year
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair is back this year, but not all of its vendors. Fair organizers say it’s typical for some vendors to choose…
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Oak Grove Man Drowns in Leech Lake
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - A 65-year-old Oak Grove man drowned in Leech Lake Thursday afternoon after a witness reported seeing the man struggling in the water near a pontoon. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the witness called authorities…
Native American Advocate Group Holds Backpack Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids and families got a chance to check out a backpack giveaway in Duluth Thursday. The American Indian Movement of the Twin Ports was behind the event. More than two dozen…
Feasibility Study Underway For Possible Convention Center In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The city of Superior is looking into whether the city should be home to the area's next convention center. A feasibility study is underway right now by a company out of…
Itasca County K-12 Schools 'Strongly Recommending' Masks this Year
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Many K thru 12 schools in Itasca County are now strongly recommending students mask up for the school year, as the County deals with the highest level of community transmission of any…
Sled Dog Racing Community Helps Evacuate Almost 250 Dogs From Path Of Greenwood Fire
ISABELLA, Minn. -- As the Greenwood Fire grows to 4,750 acres, members of the sled dog racing community rushed to help others who love the sport evacuate their sled dogs this week. Dr. Jen…
No Planned Water Restrictions for Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Severe drought conditions throughout Minnesota have led to water restrictions for several Minnesota cities. The city of Duluth, however, does not have any planned water restrictions. Lake Superior is the primary water source…
Greenwood Fire Update
LAKE COUNTY- As of Thursday afternoon, the Greenwood fire has reached 4700 acres, causing nearby residents to pack their belongings and evacuate the area. Residents in McDougal Lake, Sand Lake, the Highway 2…
Kids, Cops, and Cars is Back for the Community
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department is back with their annual Kids, Cops, and Cars event at Bayfront Festival Park. The Thursday afternoon event was free to kids and families, showcasing various first responder vehicles…
Itasca County Fair Begins
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Itasca County Fair has begun in Grand Rapids. Above, check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich's story on the event. For more on the festivities, click here.
Highway 53 Bridge Dedicated to Late State Rep. Tom Rukavina
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- "He often urged people to buy American-made products. In fact, he would tell you even his underwear was made in the U.S.A by union workers. If you didn't believe…
Line 3 Protesters Prevent Lift Bridge From Functioning for Short Time Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says officers responded to the Aerial Lift Bridge Thursday afternoon due to protesters on the bridge that were preventing the bridge from functioning. Authorities were pulled…
UPDATE: Police Probing Report of Explosive in Truck Near Capitol, Suspect Surrenders
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the Capitol surrendered to law enforcement after an hours-long standoff Thursday that prompted a massive police response and the evacuations of government buildings…
Proctor Middle School Teacher Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct of Former Student
PROCTOR, Minn. - A Proctor Middle School teacher has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly sexually abused a former student multiple times over the course of a year. On Thursday, 51-year-old Todd Robert Clark was charged…
Midday Update 8-19-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli with your afternoon news and weather updates.
Wisconsin's COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases More Than Double
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The number of fully vaccinated people in Wisconsin who tested positive for COVID-19 and were hospitalized more than doubled from February to July. But Wisconsin Department of Health Services data released Thursday shows the more contagious…
City Crews Responding to a Water Main Break in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The break was reported around 11:20 a.m. Thursday and is located on the 3000 block of Devonshire Street. City…
Northeastern Minnesota Wildfire Grows to 6 1/4 Square Miles
ISABELLA, Minn. — A wildfire in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota that crews have been fighting since the weekend has grown to 6 1/4 square miles, but U.S. Forest Service officials said Thursday morning that it grew little…
Cooking Connection: Cheese Curds, In Bread, On a Stick at Duluth's Best Bread!
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week's Cooking Connection, we take you to Duluth's Best Bread as they are back with their State Fair event. After the Minnesota State Fair was canceled last year, Duluth's Best…
Morning Update 8-19-21
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli bring you the news and weather you need to start your day.
Four New Wolves Found on Isle Royale on Lake Superior
HOUGHTON, Mich. (FOX 9) - In late April and May, researchers in Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior captured five wolves and attached GPS radio collars to them—the first time they have been able to do so during the…
State Imposes Water Restrictions as Drought Worsens
MINNEAPOLIS - The drought in Minnesota continues to get worse, exposing rocks, riverbeds, and islands in the St. Croix and Minnesota river drying up entire channels in the mighty Mississippi. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has imposed water restrictions…
Workers Hold Rally Against Potential Vaccine Mandates
HIBBING, Minn.-- Hundreds of people gathered in Bennett Park in Hibbing on Wednesday to hold a rally asking for a choice when it comes to vaccinations in the workplace. Cleveland Cliffs Inc.…
Annual Hoghead Festival Continues in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. -- The 46th annual Hoghead Festival is underway in Proctor. One of the bigger events of the festival is the classic car show where they are expecting almost 400 classic cars. Organizers are…
Duluth School Superintendent Given More Power Over District Regulations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth School Superintendent John Magas will continue to have executive power over the Duluth School Board during the 2021-2022 school year when it comes to the safety of students related to Covid-19.…
American Red Cross Helps Greenwood Fire Shelters
LAKE COUNTY- The American Red Cross is staffing the Greenwood Fire temporary evacuation point, located at the Finland Community Center. The site is set up to help residents who are evacuating near the greenwood fire.…
Greenwood Fire Update: Evacuations and Road Closures
LAKE COUNTY- The Greenwood fire is actively growing, and multiple fire crews across the nation are building fire lines to stop the spread. Now reaching more than 3,200 acres, firefighters are trying to stop…
Firefighters on Scene of New Fire Detected Near Britt
BRITT, Minn. - A new fire was detected near Britt Wednesday afternoon and was estimated to be nearly 25 acres in size. The fire, named the Moose Lake fire, is located in the Lake Leander area, according to the U.S.…
Minnesota Issues Plan to Treat Water Marred by 3M Chemicals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota pollution control and natural resources officials have released a $700 million plan to improve the drinking water for 14 Twin Cities communities whose groundwater was contaminated due to decades-long chemical disposal by 3M Co. The long-term…
Source: Biden to Require Vaccines for Nursing Home Staff
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding. Biden will announce the move Wednesday afternoon in a White…
