Poor Air Quality May Cause Health Problems For Your Pets
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- Poor air quality has been an issue for a few weeks now in the Northland and smoke from fires doesn’t just present problems for people, but for your pets too. Air…
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Duluth Police Investigating "Deceased Individual" Found Near the Rose Garden
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department says officers responded to the Lakewalk in Lief Erickson Park just before 10:00 a.m. Tuesday on reports that a deceased individual was found near the train tracks by a North Shore Scenic…
Trump Inaugural Committee Head Accused of Being UAE Agent
NEW YORK (AP) - The chair of former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday in California on charges alleging that he and others conspired to influence Trump’s foreign…
Mesabi Metallics Acquires Land in Itasca County
NASHWAUK, Minn. - Mesabi Metallics announced Tuesday it has bought 3,200 acres of land from Butlertac Holdings LLC. According to a company press release, the acquired land interests include both mineral and surface leases as well as a combination of…
Midday Update 7-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Duluth Fire Department Warns of Dangerous Swimming Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions due to a high risk of rip currents today. The warning is effective immediately and is in place until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. This warning means…
Pilot of Crop-Dusting Helicopter Killed in Minnesota Crash
ELGIN, Minn. - Sheriff’s officials say the pilot of a helicopter has died in a crash in southeastern Minnesota. Authorities say 40-year-old Corey James Adcock from Victoria County, Texas was crop dusting Monday…
Morning Update 7-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Joins US Senate Race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has joined the crowded Democratic field for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. The 34-year-old Barnes is vying to become the first Black U.S. senator in…
Blue Origin’s Bezos Reaches Space on 1st Passenger Flight
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) - Jeff Bezos has blasted into space on his rocket company’s first flight with passengers. He’s the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.…
One Man Drowns in BWCA Water Emergency on Monday
BWCA, Minn. -- On Monday the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, St. Louis County Sheriffs Office and other organizations responded to a water emergency on the BWCA. It happened at 11:41 in the morning at Handberg's Marine on Crane Lake…
City of Duluth Promoting Water Safety Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- The City of Duluth is promoting water safety week to highlight the importance of being safe on or in the water. The week consists of a sand sculpture contest which encourages…
Dogs and Drinks Event Hosted by Northern Lakes Rescue
DULUTH, Minn.-- Northern Lakes Rescue have been doing pop events where they're bringing their dogs, like Yetti, out into the community to hopefully find their forever home. Northern Lakes Rescue is a foster…
Lake Superior College Offering Firefighting Course
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior College is offering a firefighting education course this fall that includes all of the requirements needed to become a full-time firefighter. 22 people are needed to fill the course,…
Construction Employment Opportunities on the Rise
DULUTH, Minn.-- Although certain construction projects were put on hold throughout the country, Duluth has continued on, in full-force, and is looking for more employees to help continue growing the city. From Vision…
Federal Infrastructure Potential Impacts on Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- Leaders representing towns and cities across Minnesota, got together to talk about the federal infrastructure bill in Congress. Mayor Emily Larson spoke at the news conference, outlining the ways Duluth can benefit from…
North American Railcar Operators Association Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The North American Railcar Operators Association made a short stop in Duluth with their personal railcars today. Members from all over the nation began their railroad journey in Two Harbors and stopped by…
Fires Continue to Pose a Threat in the Northland
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- The combination of dry conditions, high temperatures and wind speeds is putting the Northland at a greater risk of more fires. Canadian wildfires continue to burn, causing smoke to move southeast into the Northland.…
Invasive Weed Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Leech Lake
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An invasive weed that can choke out native plants and fish habitat has been found in one of Minnesota’s largest and most popular walleye lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday confirmed the…
Minnesota Court Sends PolyMet Air Permit Case Back to Agency
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota has encountered a setback; the state Court of Appeals has ordered regulators to revisit a critical air emissions permit given to the project. The court ruled Monday that the…
St. Paul Man Found Dead of 'Homicidal Violence' in Lake Superior
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A St. Paul, Minnesota man's dismembered body was found in a tote and a bucket in Lake Superior over the weekend, according to charges filed last week. Dive teams working with investigators located…
Man Charged With Attempted Homicide After Stabbing Two People at Hayward Bar
HAYWARD, Wis. - Authorities in Hayward say a man was arrested and is facing charges of attempted homicide after he stabbed two people at a bar in Hayward. Police responded to a call of a stabbing around 2:08 a.m. Saturday…
Capitol Rioter Who Breached Senate Gets 8 Months for Felony
(AP) - A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag has received an eight-month prison term, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection. Prosecutors wanted Paul Allard Hodgkins to serve…
Canada to Let Vaccinated U.S. Citizens Into Canada on Aug. 9
TORONTO (AP/Fox 9) - Canada will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. 9, and those from the rest of the world on Sept. 7. Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a…
Midday Update 7-19-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 19, 2021.
Duluth Police Searching for Kwik Trip Robbery Suspect
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man they say is allegedly involved in a robbery with a weapon at a Kwik Trip store…
Essentia Health to Launch Courtesy Shuttle for Patients, Visitors as Phase 2 Construction Begins
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health is launching a courtesy shuttle for patients and visitors as the hospital enters Phase 2 of its Vision Northland project. Phase 2 of Second Street closures is set to begin on July 21 at which…
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Universal Masking in Schools for Everyone Older Than 2
(CNN) - The American Academy of Pediatrics released new Covid-19 guidance for schools on Monday that supports in-person learning and, among other things, recommends universal masking in schools for everyone over the age of 2. "The AAP believes that, at…
Sit Back and Relax: Concerts on the Pier Return to Glensheen Mansion
DULUTH, Minn. - After a COVID-19 prompted hiatus in 2020, Concerts on the Pier are back in full force this summer at Glensheen Mansion. The events take place every Wednesday in…
Senate President Pro Tem Says He Has Lou Gehrig's Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Longtime state Sen. David Tomassoni has informed his constituents that he has Lou Gehring’s disease, also known as ALS. The motor neuron disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that…
