Cork Trees to be Removed on 4th Street
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…
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Duluth Based Boomerang Energy to Partner with Life Time Athletic Clubs
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…
Burns Restricted in Superior National Forest
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 Police Arrest Suspect in Superior Drive-By Shooting
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…
Local Union Volunteers Help Restore Wellstone Memorial
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.…
Destructive Fire in Downtown Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- Fire crews in Virginia spent several hours battling a structure fire earlier today, which burned near several downtown businesses. The fire started around 10:30 this morning on the 300 block of…
Raminator Monster Truck Comes to Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Heritage Days Festival is back and so is a monster of an event happening in Two Harbors this weekend. Ram Truck's Raminator monster truck is making an appearance at Sonju, celebrating the…
Heritage Days Festival is Back
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Like many other events, the Heritage Days Festival in Two Harbors was cancelled last year, but it's back this year with more local vendors. The four-day event is filled with booths…
DECC Hosts First Ever Paraunity Convention
DULUTH, Minn. -- The first ever paraunity convention began at the DECC Friday morning. Fans of the paranormal can expect presentations on UFOS, demonology and anything supernatural. Organizers are expecting a big weekend at the convention with people coming to…
‘Heartbreaking’: Death Toll in Florida Condo Collapse Now 78
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The death toll in the Florida condominium collapse has risen to 78 after 14 additional victims were pulled out of the rubble. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the new number at a Friday news conference,…
Fire Crews Battle Blaze in Downtown Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Fire crews are battling a large fire that broke out in downtown Virginia Friday morning. According to a Fox 21 reporter on the scene, the fire is believed to have started around 11:00 a.m. on the…
Midday Update 7-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Local Nonprofit 'Wags & Kisses' Hosting Adoption Event at Kolar Chevrolet
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Wags & Kisses Rescue is a local nonprofit 501c3 organization providing in-home foster care, vetting, and training for dogs that are abandoned, surrendered or coming from hoarding situations with abuse involved.…
Hartley Nature Center Exemplifies the Beauty of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Active Adventures, we head up to Hartley Nature Center in the Woodland neighborhood. It is a beautiful park with miles of trails to explore nature and wildlife year-round.…
Vaccinated Teachers and Students Don’t Need Masks, CDC Says
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the new guidelines Friday.…
City of Duluth to Remove Potentially Invasive Cork Trees from Fourth Street
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Park Maintenance crews will be removing 18 male Amur Cork trees from 4th Street over the next few weeks. The city says the reason for the removal is due to the trees being…
Jam Packed Weekend of Events Offered at Silver Bay's 'Bay Days' Celebration
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Food, fun, fireworks, and live entertainment are just some of the activities on the agenda for this weekend's Bay Days celebration in Silver Bay. After a COVID-19 prompted cancellation…
Morning Update 7-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Report: Great Lakes Region Needs About $2B for Flood Repairs
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Cities and towns along Great Lakes shorelines will pay a heavy price for recent flooding. That's according to an organization representing the region's local governments. It says a survey of cities, villages, and other jurisdictions…
St. Louis, Carlton County 911 Lines Down Due to Power Outage
UPDATE: The 911 system for St Louis County is now operational and functioning properly. Most phones lines in Carlton County are now working. The cities of Kettle river and Wright are working on a limited capacity and will still need…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Denfeld Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Denfeld neighborhood. The break was reported shortly before 8:00 a.m. and is located on Carlton Street. City officials say the break is…
Beer Garden Returns to Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new summer tradition continued at the Great Lakes Aquarium Thursday night. The aquarium's beer garden is back for its second year. Partnering with Earth Rider Brewing and the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra,…
Superior Kids Meet SPD K9 Lacka in Meet and Greet
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- It's common to see people bringing their dogs to the park to play and see some new faces. And on Thursday the Superior Police Department brought one of their dogs to do just…
Marshall School Board Names New Head of School
DULUTH, Minn.- Marshall School Board of Trustees has voted unanimously naming a new head of school. Midwesterner Jamie Steckart has more than 26 years of experience in education while also designing schools. He says…
State Senators Tour Duluth Water Treatment Plant
DULUTH, Minn.-- State senators and city staff were taken on a tour at the Duluth Water Treatment Plant to see how public works staff operate and maintain the equipment used to…
Expert Talks about Rip Current Implications
DULUTH, Minn.-- Big waves are one of the first signs to look out for when determining dangerous swimming conditions because when there are bigger waves, rip currents are more likely to happen. One…
City Urges Public to be Aware of Swim Condition Warnings
DULUTH, Minn.-- Last year there were 25 water emergencies through the city of Duluth, and this year there are already 20. But with two of the most recent happening last week, the Duluth…
Financial Incentives to Bring TV and Film Productions into the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth city leaders are joining a big push to bring more TV and film productions to the Northland with financial incentives. The City Council passed a plan this week to look into ways…
Catalyst Content Festival Will Return in the Fall
DULUTH, Minn.- The pandemic postponed many events last year but the Catalyst Story Institute & Content Festival will make its return in the fall. The five-day event will run from September 29th through October 3rd…
Food Vendors are Back at Local Events
DULUTH, Minn.- With more festivals now happening including the Duluth Sidewalk Days. Business is picking up for them. Finn and Lok's Funnel Cake stand is now at Sidewalk Days Festival serving their foot long sausages,…
