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Duluth State Trooper Involved in Sandstone Crash

SANDSTONE, Minn. (FOX 9) - At least one person was injured in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol squad and a pickup truck on an Interstate 35 overpass in Sandstone late Friday morning. According to the State Patrol’s preliminary incident report,…

UPDATE: Charges Filed in Police Pursuit in Virginia

UPDATE: Charges have now been filed in a vehicle pursuit case that happened Wednesday afternoon in Virginia, as the suspect was also driving a vehicle police say was involved in a possible shooting incident earlier that day at Bois Forte.…

$200 Million Now Available to Help Loggers Hit Hard by Pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Minnesota U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar have announced $200 million is now available for logging and log hauling businesses that have been hurt by the pandemic. The funding was secured through the Loggers Relief Act, which Sen. Smith…

Midday Update 7-23-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 23, 2021. Have a great day!

Cleveland's Baseball Team Goes From Indians to Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP)-Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently…

Morning Update 7-23-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 23, 2021. Have a great day!

Suspect Arrested for Burglary of Duluth Essentia Pharmacy

DULUTH, Minn.-A 32-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of burglarizing Essentia's Third Street pharmacy in Duluth. Police accuse the suspect of being involved in a burglary that happened at 1:08 a.m., at a pharmacy inside Essentia Health’s Third…

AICHO's Indigenous Food, Art Market Saturday

DULUTH, Minn.-- An Indigenous Food and Arts Market is coming back to Duluth's Central Hillside community this Saturday. It's put on by the American Indian Community Housing Organization, known as AICHO. The market offers a…

28th Taste of Greece Preparations Underway

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Taste of Greece Festival makes its return to the Marshall School this Saturday and Sunday for its 28th year. This two-day, free festival, showcases Greek culture through music, dance, and delicious food,…

'Pizza and Pistons' Celebrated in Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-Earlier today classic cars and pizza were celebrated in Hermantown during a unique event. The annual “Pizza and Pistons” at Do North Pizza in Hermantown features dozens of classic cars along with specials…

Planter's Mr. Peanut Visits Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- A Planter's Nut Mobile made a stop in Duluth today. Mr. Peanut came to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum to take photos with fans. Families also accompanied Mr. Peanut for a train ride…

Gardening Season Is Surviving the Drought

DULUTH, Minn.- Although the Northland is in a drought, local gardens and garden suppliers are doing well this growing season. Business is picking up for Marshall Hardware in the garden supply department. The current dry…

Superior National Forest, BWCA Tightens Fire Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, the Superior National Forest announced campfires of any kind will no longer be allowed in the Forest or the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The newly tightened restrictions include a ban on fires even in…

Midday Update 7-22-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 22, 2021.

US Jobless Claims Rise to 419,000 From a Pandemic Low

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week from the lowest point of the pandemic, even as the job market appears to be rebounding on the strength of a reopened economy. Jobless claims increased to…

Meet the Maker Behind Superior Street Baking

DULUTH, Minn. - This week's Cooking Connection takes us inside the kitchen of Duluthian Jaimie Nere. She's the creator behind Superior Street Baking. Nere values quiet time when her little ones are sleeping.…

72% of Minnesota in Drought After Weeks of Hot, Dry Weather

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That's up from last week when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News reports…

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