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Hills Youth Services to Close July 2 in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The Hills Youth and Family Services in Duluth announced it will close July 2. In a letter the president and CEO cited costs, the "State's inaction on rate adjustments," and the COVID-19 pandemic. The group also announced the closure…
National Flag Day at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- More than 240 years ago, the United States officially adopted the symbol of freedom with the American flag, that's why June 14th is known as Flag Day. We stopped by the Richard…
Fire Danger Warnings in the Northland
CARLTON, Minn.-- Due to the lack of rain and low humidity levels, a high fire danger warning has been issued in much of the Northland, with burning restrictions in place. Portions of Saint…
LSC Summer Camps Kick Off for the Season
DULUTH, Minn.- From robotics to welding, summer camps are back up and running after a yearlong break caused by the pandemic. LSC camp leaders are excited to be back with three in-person camps being offered…
Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center Holds Job Fair
DULUTH, Minn.- The Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center is hosting a job fair this week. Similar to other businesses, the Health and Rehabilitation center is struggling to find employees. They are looking to…
Local Dance Studio Kicks Off Summer Camp Series
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A local dance studio in Superior hosted their first summer camp of the season. Sterling Silver dance studio kicked off their summer camp series with face masks and manicures. Sparkling Spa Summer…
Pinehurst Pool Opens With New Safety Guidelines
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Pinehurst Pool in Cloquet officially opened for the 2021 season Monday afternoon. The sand bottom pond in Cloquet is one of the few left in Minnesota. "We are good for any…
Minnesota Lawmakers Convene Special Session to Finish Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers have returned to unfinished business at the Capitol as they begin a special session to finalize a two-year budget and avert a potential government shutdown at the end of the month. Democratic House…
One Severely Injured in Cloquet Apartment Fire
CLOQUET, Minn. - One person was severely injured in a Sunday morning apartment fire in Cloquet according to the Cloquet Fire Department. Fire crews responded to the area of 810 Cloquet Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Upon arrival crews…
UK’s Johnson Delays Lockdown Easing for England by 4 Weeks
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant. In…
Former NFL Player, Poplar Native, Charged With Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
DULUTH, Minn. - Former NFL football player and Poplar native, Tom Burke, 44, has been arrested and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct of a 7-year-old girl. According to the criminal complaint, St. Louis County dispatch received a call from…
Midday Update 6-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 14, 2021. Have a great day!
What To Know Leading Up To 45th Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - It's an exciting week for many in the Northland -- the 45th Grandma's Marathon will take place Saturday, June 19. After going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event…
Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts Have Millions of Unsold Cookies
(AP) - The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies. The 109-year-old organization says the coronavirus shut down in-person sales at cookie booths. “This is…
One Seriously Injured in Cass County ATV Crash
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - Authorities say one person was seriously injured in a Saturday evening ATV crash in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a crash with injuries just after 6:00 p.m.…
Justice Official Resigning Amid Uproar Over Dems’ Subpoenas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s top national security official is resigning from his position after revelations that the department secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media. John Demers…
Minnesota Court Affirms Approval of Line 3 Oil Pipeline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed state regulators’ key approvals of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project, in a dispute that drew over 1,000 protesters to northern Minnesota last week. A three-judge panel…
Morning Update 6-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 14, 2021. Have a great day!
Police: Vehicle Plows Into Minnesota Protesters, Killing 1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman was killed and another person was injured after being struck by a car during a protest in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood where a Black man was fatally shot earlier this month during an arrest attempt, police said Monday.…
Duluth Goat Yoga Provides 'a little escape from reality' at New Location
DULUTH, Minn.- After starting last year as a pop up activity throughout the Northland, Duluth Goat Yoga is back with the grand opening of its new permanent outdoor studio this weekend. "It's yoga-optional,…
Trader's Village Continues at Douglas County Fairgrounds
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Douglas County Fairgrounds in Superior were packed with baubles and knick-knacks this weekend for its third monthly Trader’s Village market. More than 50 vendors brought their vintage, new, farmed, and handmade…
Sailors Take Advantage of Windy Wavy Lake Superior Sunday
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday's sunny windy weather was perfect for people to get out on the water and sail. The Aerial Lift Bridge's horn greeted all the boats coming back underneath her, after a windy…
1st Annual Joker Poker Run Raises Awareness for Iron Range Hit and Run Victim
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- Up on the Iron Range, Scotty Christensen was killed in a hit and run accident in October of 2016. As the family looks for answers nearly five years later, they found a way…
Man Hurt From Water Skiing Accident
REMER, Minn. -- A man was injured in a water skiing accident on Friday on Long Lake, in the Inguadona Township. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, the 24-year-old who was water skiing behind the boat lost control ,…
Rip Current Warning For Park Point Beaches Issued Until Monday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Fire Department issued a red flag warning on Sunday afternoon, alerting the public that it's too dangerous to swim at the Park Point beaches due to the risk of rip currents. The warning expires on…
City of Duluth Helping Recruit Women, People of Color for CDL Training
DULUTH, Minn.- Women and people of color in Duluth are being urged to apply for construction jobs requiring a commercial driver’s license as the nationwide hiring shortage hits that industry. With a grant from…
Bong Airport Holds First-Ever Community Open House
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- It was a busy day at the Bong Airport in Superior as all hangers have opened up at the airport to give the community a look into the sky. The first ever Bong…
New Ropes Course Opens in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-- For those who want an active course, High Ropes Minnesota opened to the public today in Cloquet. The 5-pole, 12 element course has two levels for climbers to navigate with guides along the…
New 'Slooper Slide' Opens at Mont du Lac
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The nice day was a perfect afternoon for Mont du Lac Resort's newest summer attraction to make a splash. The first kid went down Mont du Lac's new ‘Slooper Slide’ on Saturday A…
