Wescom Unveils New Solar Division Off Jean Duluth Road
DULUTH, Minn.-- The sun was out today, shining on a new solar array that is debuting just outside of Duluth. Wescom held a ribbon cutting with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce to welcome in their…
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United Taconite Fairline Plant Suffers Roof Fire
FORBES, Minn. -- A fire broke out at the United Taconite Fairline plant in Forbes on Thursday afternoon. The call came in around 3:30 p.m. 58 firefighters from 12 departments rushed to the scene. According to the Virginia Fire Department,…
Superior Fire Department's Annual Drivers Training Course
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Fire Department is on their second day of their annual three day drivers training with rigs. Three days of training are spread out to ensure every crew member participates in the…
Fire Crews Battling Blaze at United Taconite Plant in Forbes
FORBES, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire crews have responded to a fire at the United Taconite Fairlane Plant in Forbes. Crews responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. In a Facebook post on the Northland FireWire…
Lakeside Home Damaged in Basement Fire, Cat Saved
DULUTH, Minn. - A Thursday afternoon fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage to a home in Lakeside. The Duluth Fire Department says fire crews responded to reports of a structure fire around 2:15 p.m. on the 4600 block…
Son Charged With Death of His Father; Mother Still Missing
MADISON, Wis. - The son of a Wisconsin couple who went missing last week has been formally accused of killing his father and dismembering his body. Twenty-three-year-old Chandler Halderson, who was living with his parents in Windsor, is charged in…
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Fraud
DULUTH, Minn. - The United States Attorney's Office says a Duluth man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to "mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection to a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme." According to reports, between the months of…
Midday Update 7-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Minnesota Gov. Walz to Ban Conversion Therapy, Bypassing Legislature
(FOX News) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will sign an executive order Thursday bypassing the state legislature and banning the controversial practice of "gay conversion therapy." Walz is expected to sign the order alongside Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on Thursday…
Wisconsin Renters Wary as Eviction Ban Nears End
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for…
Britney Spears’ New Attorney Says Father Must Step Aside
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney of Britney Spears' choosing has been appointed to represent the pop star in her conservatorship after a hearing in which the singer tearfully spoke about the case’s impact on her life. Los Angeles Superior…
Morning Update 7-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Child Tax Credit: First Payments Go out July 15
WASHINGTON (FOX 9) - Starting this week, millions of American families can expect to receive the first round of payments from the new expanded child tax credit that was signed into law in March after the passage of President Joe…
US Unemployment Claims Fall to 360,000, a New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession. Thursday’s report…
Johnson & Johnson Recalling Sunscreens Due to Benzene Traces
(AP) - Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. The affected products, packaged…
Visit Duluth, DECC Among Finalists For City's 2022 Destination Marketing Contract
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth's main tourism marketing arm since 1935, known as Visit Duluth, is a finalist for next year's one-year contract, as Mayor Emily Larson looks to possibly go a…
'Poke for a Pint' Held At Ursa Minor to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn.-- Organizations continue to look for new and creative ways to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. How about some free local beer? The 'Poke for a Pint' event at Ursa Minor…
Duluth Superintendent John Magas Speaks on Central High School Sale
DULUTH, Minn.-- Duluth Superintendent John Magas speaks on the sale of Central High School as the purchase takes the next step. The Duluth School Board approved the sale of central high school to saturday central…
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…
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…
