ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s independent legislative auditor says he doesn’t have the resources to satisfy a request by lawmakers for a comprehensive study of the state’s COVID-19 response. Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles tells Minnesota Public Radio he’s ready…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. - Douglas County officials say a county Buildings & Grounds employee was killed Sunday in a "work-related accident." The accident happened Sunday morning at the County's Government Center, according to the Douglas County Administrator Ann Doucette. The incident…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection campaign reports that the Democratic incumbent raised $5 million through the first six months of the year and has more than $7 million cash on…
DULUTH, Minn. - Professional stand-up comedy returns to the Fitget's complex Friday, July 16. The event will take place on the third floor of the complex inside the Fitger's Comedy Lounge. Tickets…
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Scientists say wolf pups have been spotted again at Isle Royale National Park. And that's a hopeful sign for efforts to rebuild a gray wolf population that had nearly died out. Crews brought wolves from…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 12, 2021.
MIAMI (AP) - A vaccinated Miami-Dade county commissioner who helped other local officials in Surfside following the collapse of a condominium building has tested positive for COVID-19. Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz says he…
(AP) - Firefighters are working in extreme temperatures across the U.S. West and struggling to contain wildfires, the largest burning in California and Oregon, as another heatwave baked the region, straining power grids and forcing calls to conserve water. The…
BUYCK, Minn.- An early Sunday morning scare at Life of Riley Resort on Lake Vermillion -- fire ripping through a gazebo, and two other buildings, leaving charred ashes behind. “I tell ya dude, I…
DULUTH, Minn.- Zeitgeist Arts Café played host to some live brunch entertainment normally seen in places like the Twin Cities Sunday. Zeitgeist hosted its first ever drag brunch featuring performers from the Twin Ports'…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – A man is under arrest after a “shots fired” incident in the city of Virginia over the weekend. The shooting was reported around 4:20 p.m. Saturday on the 1200 block of 5th Avenue North. When officers arrives,…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- The annual festival and class reunion in Two Harbors came roaring back this weekend. "It's the largest festival in Two Harbors that is a city sanctioned event," Heritage Days Chairman,…
HIBBING, Minn. (FOX 9) - Chase, a police K9 from Hibbing, Minnesota is one of 16 Police K9s selected to compete in this season of A&E’s competition show "America’s Top Dog." Chase was selected out of…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Superior Fuel have added four 80,000 gallon propane tanks at their rail terminal site in West Duluth. The 2.5 million dollar project is expected to help heat more homes during the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Entertainment Convention Center's newly hired executive director, Dan Hartman, says he's ready to rebrand the venue inside and out to become truly the central hub of Duluth. Hartman say his…
DULUTH, Minn.- The skies above the Twin Ports getting getting choked by heavy smoke this weekend from wildfires in Canada making air quality poor. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the National Weather Service issued…
ELY, Minn. (AP) - Forest Service officials have temporarily banned campfires in the Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and closed some lakes and access points because of four wildfires…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota is planning to close all but one of its COVID-19 mass vaccination sites by Aug. 7. A statement from Gov. Tim Walz says the state will focus on the several hundred smaller vaccination sites around the…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.- A structure fire Sunday at a resort on Lake Vermillion destroyed two buildings, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Life of Riley…
DULUTH, Minn.- The debut of a new festival at Duluth's St. Louis County Depot *brewed* up excitement and big crowds today. It was the first ever "Bienvenue" Coffee Fest at the Depot. Hundreds of…
DULUTH, Minn.- People in Duluth's Central Hillside neighborhood could browse food art and other products from local diverse sources at the American Indian Community Housing Organization or "AICHO'S" Indigenous Food and Art market.…
SPOONER, Wisc. -- The main event kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night. The fast paced event brings in participants from all over the country. Coordinators have met weekly to prepare for the big…
SPOONER, Wisc. -- It is arguably one of the largest and longest traditions Spooner has to offer. "This is probably one of the biggest weekends of the year. From a seasonal community and county…
CLOQUET, Minn.- After an hours long standoff with police Saturday, an man who entered a home and threatened residents with a gun in Cloquet shot himself, according to the Cloquet Police Department. Officers responded to a home on Ridge Road…
DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth will be removing several trees on 4th street throughout the next several weeks. 18 cork trees in total will need to be removed. They were planted after…
DULUTH, Minn. - A local energy drink company is soaring to new heights after announcing they've partnered with nationally known Life Time athletic clubs. Boomerang Energy will soon be available for purchase in over…
DULUTH, Minn.- Due to dry conditions, fire activity, and limited resources, the Superior National Forest has prohibited campfires on Superior National Forest. Effective Friday, igniting, building, maintaining or using a campfire, including charcoal grills and barbecues, coal, and wood-burning stoves…
DULUTH, Minn.- A suspect in a June drive-by shooting incident in Superior was arrested by Duluth Police Officers Friday. The arrest happened in Duluth during traffic stop at 2 p.m. Superior Police…
EVELETH, Minn. -- Almost 20 years after the plane crash that killed Paul and Sheila Wellstone, their son David, and local volunteers came out to restore portions of the memorial and paid their respects.…
