Superior Fire Department Trains on Old Manning Motel
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- The Superior Fire Department had its turn to practice on the old Manning Motel today after the Superior and Douglas County SWAT teams used it yesterday. The crews…
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Hi-Hat Legend Gordy Dies at 93
CLOQUET, Minn.-- For over 60 years, Gordy's Hi-Hat restaurant has been home to good food and great family, but yesterday, they had to say goodbye to the man who started it all,…
Plans are in Motion for Twin Ports Interchange and Garfield Avenue Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- Congressman Stauber along with other community leaders went over the importance of the Twin Ports Interchange improvements on the I-535/Garfield ramp construction and Highway 53 bridge project. The interchange built in the 1960s…
It is World Chocolate Day and Local Chocolate Shops are Busy
DULUTH, Minn.- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park says its world chocolate day every day for them, and today was no different as customers flooded the shop. They are known for their famous fudge…
Emerald Ash Borer Beetles and the Removal of Ash Trees
DULUTH, Minn.- Normally, the city of Duluth’s window of opportunity to remove infested trees is in between the spring and late fall after the bug's flight season. The city has now received approval to remove…
Minnesota DNR: No Wolf Season Until 2022 at Soonest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday it won’t consider holding a wolf hunting or trapping season until 2022 at the earliest. The agency said in…
Minnesota Senate Goes Home Without Votes on Commissioners
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate adjourned its special session Wednesday without taking a planned vote on confirming two of Gov. Tim Walz’s commissioners after Democrats objected to how GOP lawmakers essentially forced out another cabinet member…
Midday Update 7-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter and Google
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter, and Google, as well as their CEOs. Trump said he was serving as lead plaintiff in the…
Animal Allies Prepares to Bring Back 'Walk for Animals' In-Person
DULUTH, Minn. - Fundraising is currently underway for this year's Animal Allies Walk for Animals. After going virtual in 2020, the event returns in person on Thursday, July 15 at Leif Erikson Park…
Sidewalk Days Festival Kicks Off in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - After a COVID-19 prompted hiatus in 2020, Downtown Duluth's annual Sidewalk Days Festival is back and better than ever before. This year the fun is taking place on July 7,…
Gordy Lundquist, Founder of Gordy's Hi-Hat, Dies at 93
CLOQUET, Minn. - Gordy Lundquist, the founder of Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, died on Tuesday according to a recent Facebook post by the Lundquist family. Gordy was 93 years old. The family says Gordy passed away at home with his…
Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Gunmen have assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in their home. The killing Wednesday is sure to inflict more chaos on the unstable Caribbean…
Morning Update 7-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Animals at Wisconsin Zoos to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Animals susceptible to respiratory disease are expected to be inoculated with the vaccine authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture by…
10 More Victims Found in Florida Condo Rubble; Death Toll 46
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The search for victims of the collapse of a Miami-area high-rise condominium has reached its 14th day, with the death toll at 46 and authorities sounding increasingly grim. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family…
Fond Du Lac Band Wants to Move Elk to Northeast Forest
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Once hunted to the brink of extinction, elk could be reintroduced to the forest in northeastern Minnesota. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has submitted a plan to the state Department of Natural…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder to Leave Twin Ports After 17 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- A ship tasked with breaking up Lake Superior's winter ice for more than a decade is leaving the twin ports for the first time. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder will leave…
Superior Police, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Use Old Motel For SWAT Training
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The old Manning Motel in Superior's Billings Park neighborhood turned into an explosive training ground for Superior and Douglas County SWAT teams. A loud boom shook the property, as Superior PD and Douglas…
Community Crisis Intervention, City Hall Ventilation Among Proposed COVID Relief Spending Discussed by Duluth Council
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council discussed accepting almost $60 million of federal funding for recovery from the pandemic and Mayor Emily Larson's recommendations for how to spend that money. Council unanimously tabled…
Canada's Border Closure Partly To Blame For Dragon Boat Festival's Cancellation
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's a no-go for this year's Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, and we've learned timing and the closure at the Canadian border are partly to blame. The popular festival on Barker's…
Wilderness Experience Teaching Kids About Pioneers Through Camp
DULUTH, Minn.-- Wilderness Experience in Duluth is a locally focused outdoor ministry, offering summer camp programs that teach kids about nature, the woods, and faith. Pioneers Camp for kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade…
Lake Superior Art Glass and Love Creamery Offering Special Glass Blowing Sessions
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior Art Glass and Love Creamery have partnered up for a special designer class this month. People of all ages are able to come to the glass blowing studio in…
Bent Paddle Flips City Street Into Year-Round Green Space
DULUTH, Minn.-- The dreary weather on Tuesday was actually perfect for Bent Paddle Brewing Company's new green space in development on what used to be a city street. It's located on…
July 26th Deadline Set for Overdue Utility Bills
DULUTH, Minn.-- With a challenging year behind us, the public is relieved to return to normal, but it has left a large portion of the community playing catch up with…
Summer School Update
PROCTOR, Minn.- Summer school programs are in full swing across the Northland. Currently, Proctor Public School’s leadership says their summer school attendance is high. After finishing up their June session they will also have a…
Business is Picking Up for Bus Stations
DULUTH, Minn.- As summertime travel begins to pick up, bus stations are seeing more people come in for their transportation needs. Jefferson Lines bus station in Downtown Duluth is now open at full capacity and…
Ticks Can Pose a Threat to You and Your Pets
DULUTH, Minn.- A common misconception about ticks is that they only appear in the spring and summer. In Minnesota there are 13 species of ticks with different life cycles but Wood, Deer, and Lone Star…
Pentagon Cancels Disputed JEDI Cloud Contract With Microsoft
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon said it has canceled a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers. The…
UW Budget Includes No Undergraduate Tuition Increases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin System leaders are set to approve a budget that includes no tuition increases for resident undergraduates. Provisions in the state budget lift a freeze on resident undergraduate tuition that has been in place…
