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Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Cancelled

SUPERIOR, Wis. -  The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. The festival's Executive Committee made the decision to cancel the event this year because there was not enough time to successfully organize the event. "Each dragon…

Oak-Killing Disease Spreading North in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is creeping farther north in Minnesota. The mighty oak is one of the most abundant trees in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around…

Cass County Sheriff's Office Investigating Homicide

CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a 34-year-old Cass County man dead. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a report of a drive-by shooting around…

Essentia Health Returning to Pre-Pandemic Patient Visitation

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Tuesday morning that it will be returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics effective immediately due to declining COVID-19 cases in the area. In 2020 Essentia limited visitors in its facilities…

Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches

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…

Morning Update 7-6-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day!

4 More Victims Found in Rubble; Death Toll Rises to 32

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The discovery of four more victims in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condominium building has raised the death toll to 32. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah announced the new death count to family members…

As Tokyo Olympics Approach, Virus Worries Rise in Japan

TOKYO (AP) - The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan's Asahi newspaper cited multiple unidentified government sources when it said the opening…

Another Candidate Joins Minnesota AG Race to Unseat Ellison

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Attorney Lynne…

Top Hat Carriage Rides Return to Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- Another group is thrilled to be back out in the community, Top Hat Carriage rides have returned to Canal Park with their three draft horses, Hope, Libby, and Benny and…

Eveleth Fireworks Show Starts Hillside On Fire

EVELETH, Minn. – The fireworks show in Eveleth got a little out of control Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Guy Spurlin, fireworks ignited dry grass of an old mine dump hill on…

Bayfront has a Busy Weekend of Events

DULUTH, Minn.- Events held at Bayfront Festival Park are some of the largest gatherings in the Northland. More specifically, this past weekend's lineup of events takes months of preparation. Country Jam, Hairball, and Fourth Fest…

Air Quality Alert in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- There's an air quality alert for Northeastern Minnesota at this hour. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the warning this morning due to wildfires along the Canadian border. The National Weather Service…

UW Schools Keep Start Date on Jewish Holiday

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change. UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior all have scheduled classes to begin…

Tourists Returning to Minnesota Resorts but Workers Are Not

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With COVID-19 limits fading away, tourists are returning to Minnesota resorts, many of them from neighboring states. A lot of the workers are not coming back. The worker shortage has been building for more than a year,…

Fourth Fest Caps Off Fourth of July Weekend

DULUTH, Minn.-- For those who didn't get enough of all the live concerts over at Bayfront Park this Fourth of July weekend, music enthusiasts were jamming out again Sunday night at Bayfront Festival Park. The…

Hairball Returns to Rock Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn.-- One of Duluth’s most anticipated summer concerts returned to rock Bayfront Saturday night as Hairball made its smashing return to Duluth. Thousands packed Bayfront Park Saturday as Hairball made their way back to…

Maker's Market Held at Earth Rider Brewing

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Small area artist’s craftsmen and vendors came together in Superior to showcase their products outside on Saturday. Earth Rider Brewing on Tower Avenue hosted a makers market in their outdoor space. Small pop-up…

Preparations Wrapping Up For Fireworks Show

DULUTH, Minn.-- Finishing touches being put on the explosives being used for the Duluth fireworks show being called one of the largest shows in the Midwest. "It’s be a good show. It'll be exciting getting…

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