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Local Fireworks Shop Faces Supply Shortage

SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- The combination of a nationwide shortage and high demand is keeping the fireworks supply low. A nationwide firework shortage may lead to a small selection of product for your 4th of July…

Port Town Trolleys Return to Duluth for the Summer

DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Port Town Trolley started running during the first week of June, and the city is happy to welcome back the iconic transportation to downtown and the water front, after not offering…

New Paddle Board Excursions with Zenith Adventure

DULUTH, Minn.-- Zenith Adventure, which operates out of Vista in Duluth, is introducing two new paddle board excursions that take place during sunrise and sunset. Paddle board rentals are open now, but beginning July…

TLC Raises Hourly Wage

DULUTH, Minn.- A local disability service provider in Duluth is raising their pay wages by 20 percent. TLC of Duluth announced their plan to increase the wages for direct care staff to $16 an hour.…

US Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans Its Own Review

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday. A new executive…

Midday Update 6-9-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!

Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Police Chokehold Restrictions

MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Senate is poised to vote on a bill banning police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves. The measure up for approval Wednesday is one in a series of police reform bills making…

Wildfire in Boundary Waters Continues to Grow

BWCAW-A wildfire in a portion of the Boundary Waters has now grown to 21 acres. The fire near Hassel Lake, which is 10 miles northeast of Tower, was between 10-12 acres yesterday. Fire officials say the increase in size is…

Justices to Decide if Charge Fits Minneapolis Police Killing

MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in the case of Mohamed Noor. He's the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of third-degree murder in the shooting death of an Australian woman who had called 911 to report…

Morning Update 6-9-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!

USPCA K9 Trials Wrap Up

ASHLAND, Wisc. -- The USPCA's Upper Midwest region along with the Ashland police department helped put on the event which helps patrol K9's get recertified. "We come down to trials and try to promote…

Duluth Prepares for New City Flag Raising

DULUTH, Minn.-- A long anticipated ceremony will happen later this month to officially raise the new flag that represents the city of Duluth. After selecting the final submission and waiting over a…

Canal Park Lake Walk set to Open Officially

DULUTH, Minn.-- After being under construction due to heavy damage from multiple storms, the city of Duluth is finally ready to cut the ribbon and welcome foot traffic back to the Lakewalk in…

15 Minneapolis Schools Switch to Online to Avoid Heat

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fifteen Minneapolis schools that aren’t fully air-conditioned are switching from in-person to online instruction to avoid a heatwave this week. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the schools will shift into online learning Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.…

Midday Update 6-8-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

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