ASHLAND, Wis.-The victims in Monday's fatal Ashland house fire have been identified. The victims have been identified as Jordan Chowning age 36, Alyssa Chowning age 14, and Michelle Hathaway age 17. At 9:33 a.m. Monday, Ashland County dispatch received a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has resigned after it became apparent that the Republican-controlled state Senate was prepared to oust her. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday “in order to ensure…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A 56-year-old Solon Springs man was injured Friday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a vehicle in Hermantown. According to the Hermantown Police Department, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s coronavirus vaccination rates show there's a sharp contrast between urban and rural counties in the state. The vaccination rate is high in large, urban counties. More than 75% of people age 16 and older…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival has been canceled for 2021. The festival's Executive Committee made the decision to cancel the event this year because there was not enough time to successfully organize the event. "Each dragon…
DULUTH, Minn. - Driving on Highway 61 through Minnesota provides a rare opportunity for one to see virtually every type of landscape in the North Star State. Along the highway’s path are…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Foresters and landowners are concerned that a disease that kills oak trees is creeping farther north in Minnesota. The mighty oak is one of the most abundant trees in Minnesota. Oak wilt was been around…
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a 34-year-old Cass County man dead. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a report of a drive-by shooting around…
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Tuesday morning that it will be returning to pre-pandemic patient visitation in its hospitals and clinics effective immediately due to declining COVID-19 cases in the area. In 2020 Essentia limited visitors in its facilities…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Have a great day!
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - The discovery of four more victims in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condominium building has raised the death toll to 32. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah announced the new death count to family members…
TOKYO (AP) - The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks. Japan's Asahi newspaper cited multiple unidentified government sources when it said the opening…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Attorney Lynne…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Another group is thrilled to be back out in the community, Top Hat Carriage rides have returned to Canal Park with their three draft horses, Hope, Libby, and Benny and…
DULUTH, Minn.-- For the 7th summer baseball season, the Duluth Huskies and Salvation Army have partnered up for "Every Monday Matters". This is an opportunity for fans to donate toiletries or non-perishable food…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Art Institute at Lincoln Park began their sculpture and plaster camp on Monday, July 5th, where the young artists were able to let their imaginations run wild. This weeks art…
EVELETH, Minn. – The fireworks show in Eveleth got a little out of control Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Guy Spurlin, fireworks ignited dry grass of an old mine dump hill on…
DULUTH, Minn.- Events held at Bayfront Festival Park are some of the largest gatherings in the Northland. More specifically, this past weekend's lineup of events takes months of preparation. Country Jam, Hairball, and Fourth Fest…
DULUTH, Minn.- There's an air quality alert for Northeastern Minnesota at this hour. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the warning this morning due to wildfires along the Canadian border. The National Weather Service…
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Three people were found dead inside a home in Ashland on Monday after a 911 call came in reporting a house fire just after 9:30 a.m. The names of the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Six University of Wisconsin System schools are moving ahead with start dates on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah despite calls for change. UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior all have scheduled classes to begin…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With COVID-19 limits fading away, tourists are returning to Minnesota resorts, many of them from neighboring states. A lot of the workers are not coming back. The worker shortage has been building for more than a year,…
DULUTH, Minn.-- For those who didn't get enough of all the live concerts over at Bayfront Park this Fourth of July weekend, music enthusiasts were jamming out again Sunday night at Bayfront Festival Park. The…
CLOQUET, Minn.-- The Fourth of July is a time that brings people together. Last year in Cloquet, the city's Fourth of July parade was unable to go on due to COVID-19. It's back this year,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- History buffs got their own taste of Fourth of July fun meeting some American legends at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior. The museum hosted their "The General and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A little hot weather wasn't enough to stop the community from coming alive on Belknap Street as the Fourth of July Parade returned to Superior. "It's a hot day but thankfully the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another Superior 4th of July tradition revved its engines down Tower Avenue once again. The Fifth Annual Dennis Van Alstine Memorial Car and Motorcycle Show lined the street with hundreds of classic…
NEW YORK (AP) — Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76…
