Swimmers Walk the Line Over Harvey's Mausoleum
DULUTH, Minn.-- Everyone's looking for some new and exciting ways to stay cool during the summer in Duluth. A group of brave swimmers were walking that line in a pretty cool way just off…
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Superior Drive-By Shooting Suspect Posts $75,000 Bail
DULUTH, Minn. - The suspect in a drive-by shooting in Superior posted $75,000 bail one day after he was charged Monday in Doulgas County. Raeqwon Jay Hawkins, 24, of Superior is accused of shooting…
Flagship Brings Back Screen Printer
DULUTH, Minn. -- The popular clothing store 'Flagship' in canal park has brought back their screen printing machine. First opening back up on memorial day, the live printing process continues to gain popularity. With several…
Grand Rapids Business Owners Experiencing Positive Economic Rebound
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Small business owners on the Iron Range are continuing to witness more customers coming back through their doors as COVID-19 restrictions ease, and more people become vaccinated. Staff at Thousand…
Preparation for Head of the Lakes Fair Underway
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Preparations for the head of the lakes fair are gearing up over in Superior. While they did have a modified version of the fair last year for social distancing purposes, many fair-goers…
Downtown Virginia Rebuilding After Structure Fire, Cause Still Unknown
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The community of downtown Virginia is rebuilding after a fire destroyed multiple businesses there last Friday -- the cause still unknown. According to Virginia Fire officials, the fire stated above the…
DECC Ammonia Leak Highlights Building’s Aging Equipment
DULUTH, Minn.- The DECC's public spaces were clear of ammonia and safe to enter Wednesday, after a major leak overnight. DECC officials say it's the result of the convention center’s aging infrastructure that needs…
Historic St. Louis County Jail Could Become Apartments
DULUTH, Minn.- A Historic Downtown Duluth building that has been empty for decades and once housed some of the Northland's toughest criminals could soon serve a new purpose. The Historic St. Louis County Jailhouse…
National Blood Shortage Continues
DULUTH, Minn.- Due to a national shortage Northland blood donation centers are facing a lack of inventory for local hospitals. Not only did the pandemic cause a decrease in blood donations but schools and colleges…
Douglas County Vaccination Numbers are on the Rise
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Douglas County has only seen one reported case of COVID-19 in the past two weeks as vaccination rates rise. Around 54 percent of Douglas County residents have received as least one vaccine dose.…
Drought Conditions and Air Quality Worsens
DULUTH, Minn.- Wildfires and the lack of rain is causing drought and poor air quality here in the Northland. Normally, June is when Duluth gets most of its rainfall but this June was the third…
Line 3 Pipeline Opponents Appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tribal and environmental groups opposed to Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision affirming the approvals of the project. The state Commerce Department, which was part…
Big Top Chautauqua Announces Cancellation of Tanya Tucker Concert
BAYFIELD, Wis. - On Wednesday, Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield announced the cancelation of the July 17th show with Tanya Tucker. In a recent press release, officials with the Big Top said Tanya…
Audit Finds No Overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 Tests
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Office of the Legislative Auditor says it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct COVID-19 saliva testing. Instead, the auditor’s report says, managed care organizations. acting…
Canadian Wildfires Impact Air Quality in U.S.
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Burning wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in parts of the U.S., including Minnesota and North Dakota. The smoke is lingering closer to the ground, according to weather experts. “Sometimes it stays aloft, but…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in North Shore Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. – City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the North Shore Neighborhood. The break was reported around 12:35 p.m. Wednesday and is located on the 9500 block of Congdon Boulevard. City…
Midday Update 7-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Update: Harbor Drive Reopens Following DECC Ammonia Leak
DULUTH, Minn. - Harbor Drive has re-opened to vehicular traffic following an ammonia leak at the DECC that caused an evacuation of the building Tuesday night. According to city officials, the Minnesota Slip Bridge is also now re-opened to pedestrian…
Evers Directs $130 Million Toward Workforce Development
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers is directing $130 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help address the state’s worker shortage problem and assist unemployed people searching for…
Lake Superior Zoo Hosting First-Ever 'Backyard Bash'
DULUTH, Minn. - This summer the call of the wild is calling you to the Lake Superior Zoo. On Friday, July 30, the Zoo is celebrating summer with an inaugural fundraising event. The Backyard…
US Overdose Deaths Hit Record 93,000 in Pandemic Last Year
NEW YORK (AP) - Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government estimate released Wednesday eclipses the 72,000 drug overdose deaths in 2019 and amounts to a 29% increase. Experts…
Over 100 Minnesota Breweries, Cideries Prepare for All Pints North Brew Fest
DULUTH, Minn. - Good beer, beautiful sights, and fun sounds will return to Bayfront Festival Park on Saturday, July 31 for the annual All Pints North Brew Festival. After a cancellation in…
Morning Update 7-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
Penterman Wins Special Election for Wisconsin Assembly Seat
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican William Penterman is the apparent winner of a special election Tuesday to fill Wisconsin’s vacant 37th District Assembly seat. Unofficial results show Penterman received 3,742 votes. Democratic candidate Pete Adams received 3,063 votes and Independent…
City Crews Responding to 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 Wednesday morning and is located at 30th Avenue West andWest 1st Street. City officials say…
Condo Inspections Left to Property Owners in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some local building inspectors in Minnesota are fielding questions from residents worried about the safety of their condo buildings following the collapse of a tower in Surfside, Florida last month. In Minnesota, there is no state requirement…
GO: Honeyberry Picking
WRENSHALL, Minn. -- First planted in 2016, the first and only commercial honeyberry orchard in the united states is just a short drive from the twin ports in Wrenshall. "So if you can envision a…
'Let's Taco 'Bout a Job' Fair at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation center hosted "Let's Taco 'Bout a Job" Tuesday on Saint Louis Avenue of Park Point, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM, which is a job fair to…
'Raise Our Standards Tour' Held on Park Point with Community Resistance
DULUTH, Minn.-- Tuesday evening on Park Point, The Center of the American Experiment held an event at the Lafayette Park Community Center, after being denied at four Duluth locations in one month because…
Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation Of DECC, Curling Club
DULUTH, Minn. - An ammonia leak forced an evacuation Tuesday evening at the DECC, according to Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizay. The fire department got the call for help around 7 p.m. Tuesday for the leak at the Curling Club.…
