Local Fireworks Shop Faces Supply Shortage
SOUTH RANGE, Wis.- The combination of a nationwide shortage and high demand is keeping the fireworks supply low. A nationwide firework shortage may lead to a small selection of product for your 4th of July…
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Port Town Trolleys Return to Duluth for the Summer
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Duluth Port Town Trolley started running during the first week of June, and the city is happy to welcome back the iconic transportation to downtown and the water front, after not offering…
New Paddle Board Excursions with Zenith Adventure
DULUTH, Minn.-- Zenith Adventure, which operates out of Vista in Duluth, is introducing two new paddle board excursions that take place during sunrise and sunset. Paddle board rentals are open now, but beginning July…
Man Drowns In St. Louis River While Trying To Rescue 2 Children
DULUTH, Minn. - The body of a man who tried to save two children from drowning, which included one of his own, was found off Boy Scout Landing Wednesday evening on the St. Louis River, according to the St. Louis…
Lake Superior Zoo is Aiding Animals Through Thermal Imaging
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo has been granted a special piece of equipment that allows them to make diagnoses on their animals from a distance. Through a thermal imaging camera Lake Superior Zoo…
UPDATE: 2 dead, 2 Seriously Injured In Ambulance Crash With Dump Truck
UPDATE: According to a crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol two people have now been pronounced dead after the dump truck-ambulance crash. Paramedic Troy Edward Boettcher, 51, of Warba, and Joseph Michael…
TLC Raises Hourly Wage
DULUTH, Minn.- A local disability service provider in Duluth is raising their pay wages by 20 percent. TLC of Duluth announced their plan to increase the wages for direct care staff to $16 an hour.…
US Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans Its Own Review
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday. A new executive…
Midday Update 6-9-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Police Chokehold Restrictions
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Senate is poised to vote on a bill banning police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves. The measure up for approval Wednesday is one in a series of police reform bills making…
Wildfire in Boundary Waters Continues to Grow
BWCAW-A wildfire in a portion of the Boundary Waters has now grown to 21 acres. The fire near Hassel Lake, which is 10 miles northeast of Tower, was between 10-12 acres yesterday. Fire officials say the increase in size is…
Justices to Decide if Charge Fits Minneapolis Police Killing
MINNEAPOLIS-The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in the case of Mohamed Noor. He's the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of third-degree murder in the shooting death of an Australian woman who had called 911 to report…
Duluth Monarch Buddies Hosting Pollinator Marketplace
DULUTH, Minn. - With the recent heatwave, more butterflies and insects are returning to the Northland a little earlier than normal. On Saturday, June 12, Northland residents are welcome to stop by the…
March Trial Schedule Set for Three Ex-Officers in Floyd's Death
MINNEAPOLIS-A more detailed trial schedule for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been set for next March. Last month, a judge pushed the trial of Thomas Lane, J. Kueng…
Morning Update 6-9-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama deliver news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Have a great day!
Duluth Teen Hailed as Hero for Saving Family from House Fire
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth family is lucky to be alive after their house went up in flames, and fire officials are calling the family's 15-year-old daughter a hero in the fire fight. "You might've…
A Place for Fido's 'Yappy Hour' Brings Wagging Tails Back to Fitger's Complex
DULUTH, Minn.- With summer returning, so is A Place for Fido's weekly "Yappy Hour" event in the Fitger's courtyard. There's treats and goody bags for the dogs and "doggy drinks" from the Boat Club…
Maritime Visitor Center Back with Outdoor Information Desk in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park is sharing all the ship times and updates outside again as it prepares to open its doors next month. On Tuesday afternoon,…
Fundraiser In Honor Of Man Killed On Iron Range Raising Money For Scholarships, Reward Fund
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- The family of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run on the Iron Range is starting a poker run and chili feed fundraiser in his memory. Scotty Christensen died in…
USPCA K9 Trials Wrap Up
ASHLAND, Wisc. -- The USPCA's Upper Midwest region along with the Ashland police department helped put on the event which helps patrol K9's get recertified. "We come down to trials and try to promote…
Duluth City Leaders Submit $44.5 Million in Earmark Spending Requests
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is currently eligible to receive more federal funding under the Biden Administration. Five Congressional Directed Spending requests, or "earmarks," have been submitted to Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar…
Businesses along the North Shore are Ready for Summer Tourism
DULUTH, Minn.- This time last year tourism in the North Shore was limited, but now businesses are open and are expecting a busy summer. Coffee shops, campgrounds and restaurants along the North Shore are…
Duluth Prepares for New City Flag Raising
DULUTH, Minn.-- A long anticipated ceremony will happen later this month to officially raise the new flag that represents the city of Duluth. After selecting the final submission and waiting over a…
Canal Park Lake Walk set to Open Officially
DULUTH, Minn.-- After being under construction due to heavy damage from multiple storms, the city of Duluth is finally ready to cut the ribbon and welcome foot traffic back to the Lakewalk in…
The Latest: Ex-Pharmacist Gets 3 Years in Jail for Tampering
MILWAUKEE — A former pharmacist in Wisconsin who intentionally ruined more than 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been sentenced to three years in prison. Steven Brandenburg, of Grafton, was…
15 Minneapolis Schools Switch to Online to Avoid Heat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fifteen Minneapolis schools that aren’t fully air-conditioned are switching from in-person to online instruction to avoid a heatwave this week. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the schools will shift into online learning Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.…
Aaron Rodgers Not Present As Packers Open Mandatory Minicamp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers wasn’t with the Green Bay Packers for their first mandatory minicamp session. This marks the latest chapter in the standoff between the team and its MVP…
Midday Update 6-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Protesters Maintain Blockade at Minnesota Oil Pipeline Site
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — Protesters fighting Canadian-based Enbridge Energy’s push to replace an aging oil pipeline across northern Minnesota have maintained a blockade at a pump station as part…
