Railroad Museum Celebrates National Train Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was National Train Day on Saturday and plenty of families celebrated all things choo-choo over at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth. The event honored the completion of the…
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UMD 2021 Graduates Make Most of Virtual Commencement
DULUTH, Minn.-- University of Minnesota graduates were sent off into the world Saturday celebrating their years of hard work. More than 2,300 students will be graduating this year from UMD. Like the year before,…
Twin Ports Gymnastics Speaks Out After Arrest of Superior Coach Charged with Sexual Assault
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Twin Ports Gymnastics are speaking out following the arrest of George Deppa Jr., a Superior gymnastics coach who was alleged to have sexually assaulted two teenagers he coached. In a written…
Gary New Duluth Rec Center Looking for Donations to Match Pledge
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area recently received a pledge to match up to ten thousand dollars in donations. The center, with operates through volunteer work and donations,…
Premier Mini Golf Course Coming to Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. -- A new mini golf course is coming to Proctor this summer. After a conditional use permit was approved, a mother and son team found the ideal spot on Boundary Avenue…
UMD Graduates Make Final Drive Through Campus in Commencement Parade
DULUTH, Minn.-- With graduation taking place tomorrow, some UMD seniors took one last chance to ride around campus. In addition to the virtual commencement, UMD's College of Liberal Arts had soon-to-be graduates drive through campus…
Cloquet Business Donates Over $8,000 to K9 Foundation through 5K Race
CLOQUET, Minn.-- Following the loss of Duluth Police Department's K9-Luna this winter, one Cloquet area business stepped in to show their support for the DPD. Friday night at the event, K9 Luna’s handler Officer Aaron…
Duluth Police Looking for Suspect in Stabbing
DULUTH, Minn.-- On May 5th at 6:03pm, Duluth Police were called to an address in the 500 block of West 4th Street on a report of a female who had been stabbed and another male who had a broken leg. …
Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors Ready to Operate for the Summer
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz yesterday announced the loosening of many restrictions beginning today including getting rid of mandatory closure times at bars and restaurants while eliminating outdoor dining limits. We caught…
New Movie Being Filmed Along the North Shore
TWO HARBORS, Minn.-- The North Shore is seeing some action this week as Saint Paul native, Maximilliam Selim, and his crew are filming and producing a new movie called "Abroad". The movie is…
UMD Commencement Goes Virtual
DULUTH, Minn.-This year’s commencement at UMD will be virtual again as the pandemic continues on. More than 2,300 students will be graduating this year from the college, all of whom finished up their year…
Animal Allies Offering Discount Adoption Fees
DULUTH, Minn. --Â Animal Allies Human Society is giving a little extra incentive to adopt this weekend. Because of an influx of dogs, the shelter is offering $50 off adoption fees for dogs and…
Brazil Variant Found in Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A fourth variant of the COVID-19 virus was found in Itasca County earlier this week. Itasca County health officials say the P.1 variant which originated in Brazil was identified through genetic sequencing. “Virus mutations are possible…
Minnesota Community Vaccination Sites Now Taking Walk-Ins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vaccine-eligible Minnesotans can walk in for a COVID-19 shot without an appointment at the state’s Community Vaccination Program locations effective immediately, the governor’s office announced Friday. “We want Minnesotans to pile in the car, walk…
Charges Imminent In Minnesota Bank Hostage Case
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Charges are expected to be filed against a man accused of holding five employees hostage during a standoff at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, bank that…
1 Year Old Dies in Remer Duplex Fire
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded early Friday morning to reports of a house fire in rural Remer. According to reports, deputies arrived at the scene around 1:46 a.m. in the area of Ghe…
Big Minnesota Lottery Winners Will Get to Keep Names Private
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Big winners in the Minnesota Lottery will be able to keep their names confidential under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz this week. The new law, which takes effect Sept. 1, makes the names…
Minnesota Legislature Faces Tough Budget Talks in Week Ahead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As the Minnesota Legislature enters the last full week of its 2021 session, lawmakers face tough negotiations for a balanced budget by next Monday’s mandatory adjournment date. And given the Legislature’s partisan split, the final package is…
Midday Update 5-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 7, 2021. Have a great day!
Derek Chauvin Indictment Details: Boy, 14, Held by Throat, Hit With Flashlight in 2017
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal civil rights charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking the child multiple times in the head with a…
US Job Growth Slows Sharply in Sign of Hiring Struggles
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens. With viral cases declining and states and…
World Accordion Day Brings Musicians from Across the Country to Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - Accordionists from all over the country are congregating in superior this weekend for World Accordion Day. The three day event held at the Harrington Arts Center on the 14-hundred block of…
Morning Update 5-7-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 7, 2021. Have a great day!
4 Ex-Cops Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in Floyd Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them…
Wisconsin Man Accused of Sex Crimes Pleads Not Guilty to 84 Charges
RACINE (AP) - A Wisconsin man accused of sex crimes ranging from assault to possession of child pornography has pleaded not guilty to 84 charges. Forty-six-year-old Shane Stanger, of Burlington, faces 10 counts of second-degree sexual assault with an unconscious…
St. Cloud Hostage Situation Ends with Man in Custody
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - Police in Minnesota say a man accused of holding five employees hostage at a bank has been captured after an hours-long standoff. St. Cloud police Chief Blair Anderson says the suspect, 35-year-old Ray Reco McNeary,…
Mayor Larson's Plan: $24 Million For Duluth's Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - A historic shift in support for Spirit Mountain's future was announced Thursday. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said a proposed $24 million capital investment plan will take the city-owned attraction to its…
CHUM Announces A New Food Delivery Program Called CHUM2GO
DULUTH, Minn.-- Churches United in Ministry announced a new food delivery program in Duluth on Thursday called CHUM2GO, an initiative that will be delivering pre-packed boxes of food to 120 households in Duluth a few…
UMD Student Talks About What It's Like To Take Finals Virtually
DULUTH, Minn.-- UMD students are wrapping up the 2020-2021 academic year with finals ending tomorrow. One student we spoke to says some of the finals online make it especially tough, but she's learned a…
DECC, Duluth Businesses Prepare for Higher Capacities and Loosed Restriction Following Walz Announcement
DULUTH, Minn.-- The latest news from Governor Walz lifting restriction means that bars and restaurants in the Northland could be getting back to normal soon. Here in Duluth, local establishments are ready to welcome in…
