West Duluth Smoke Shop Burglarized Wednesday Night
DULUTH, Minn.-- A business owner in west Duluth is asking for the public's help after his smoke shop was broken into last night. Owner Mike Wazwaz says security cameras caught a group of people…
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The NorShor Theatre is Open at Full Capacity
DULUTH, Minn.- The NorShor Theatre is open at full capacity and has a lineup of productions for the summer. The theatre will continue to offer socially distanced seating on the balconies for now. Tonight…
Former Teacher Publishes Book About Shipwrecks in Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.- A retired Hayward teacher and children's author Kathy Groth released a book about shipwrecks in Lake Superior. Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Superior focuses on teaching kids and adults about the different wrecks through…
The Glensheen Mansion Features New Obscura Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn.- A new exhibit opens Friday at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, focusing on some of the more obscure pieces the Congdon family collected during their travels around the world. The Obscura exhibit has been…
Local Dog Survives Falling Off Superior Hiking Trail Ledge
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-- Minnesota native Julian Stanke and his girlfriend, Amanda, went for a hike on the Superior Hiking Trail in Cook County on Sunday afternoon. When they stopped to…
Truckers to Get Extra Incentives at Local Company
DULUTH, Minn. -- Truck drivers around the area are experiencing a shortage. Because of the pandemic, there has been a bigger need for shipping and less people joining the industry. To combat this, local…
Lawsuit Alleges Minneapolis Withholds Police Misconduct Data
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group that advocates for government transparency has sued the city of Minneapolis, alleging it uses a loophole known as coaching to circumvent public data laws and keep hundreds of police misconduct records private. Complaints against police…
Movies in the Park Returning to Leif Erikson Park, 2021 Lineup Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - Movies in the Park is returning to Leif Erikson Park next month. The Greater Downtown Council announced the 2021 movies line-up on Thursday with The Land Before Time kicking off the season at sunset on July 9.…
Minnesota Reports 238 New COVID-19 Cases, 10 Deaths Thursday
(FOX 9) - Minnesota health officials reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen daily case counts under 300 for four of the last seven days. The 238 newly reported cases were out of…
More Felony Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Former Superior Gymnastics Coach
DULUTH, Minn. - More sexual assault charges have been filed against former Superior gymnastics coach George Deppa, 47, who is already accused of sexually assaulting three teens he previously coached. The newest complaint charges Deppa with two counts of felony…
Midday Update 6-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 3, 2021.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain Steady at Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. - Over 46 percent of the eligible population in Minnesota is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In Wisconsin, over 44 percent of the eligible population is fully vaccinated. While the numbers continue…
Biden Announces International COVID-19 Vaccine Sharing Plan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is unveiling President Joe Biden's plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of excess doses through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program. The…
26-Year-Old Lioness Shanti Deva Dies at Wildcat Sanctuary
SANDSTONE, Minn. - The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone announced Thursday morning that its 26-year-old lioness matriarch named Shanti Deva has passed away. Shanti Deva came to the sanctuary in 2006 when she was…
'Summer Sipper' Guide with Duluth's Hoops Brewing
DULUTH, Minn. - The official start to summer kicks off on June 20 this year, but already with the heatwave on the way this weekend, many will be soaking up the summer sun…
Morning Update 6-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 3, 2021.
GND Rec Center Continues to Receive Donations
DULUTH, Minn-- The Gary New Duluth Rec Center continues to receive donations as they gain more progress in building their new facilities. Minnesota power recently donated $25,000 while another anonymous donor made a $10,000…
Crews Removing Barriers, Memorials at George Floyd Square
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Crews are removing concrete barriers as well as artwork, flowers, and other memorial items from a Minneapolis intersection that has become a sprawling memorial to George Floyd. City crews began…
State Seeks 30 Years for Chauvin; Defense Wants Time Served
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already…
AICHO Helps Kids Plant Garden at Duluth Library
DULUTH, Minn.-- As summer approaches, a Duluth organization is teaching kids how to garden. The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO was at the Duluth Library this afternoon to plant a small garden with…
Proctor Car Show Returns for First Time in Two Years
PROCTOR, Minn.-- For the first time in two years, a classic car show returned to Proctor Wednesday afternoon. Car enthusiasts met up at the Powerhouse Bar in Proctor to show off their classic rides.…
April Tourism Tax Revenue Up 200% From 2020
DULUTH, Minn.-- Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped in Duluth Wednesday to let everybody know Duluth is back in business. "The hotels are open, restaurants are open, and it's really important that people that not just…
Renovations at Wrenshall Public Schools Moving Forward with Completion Set for Early Fall
WRENSHALL, Minn. - You can feel it in the air – school is almost out for the summer. It’s been a year of new adventures, hard learning curves, and trying moments, but the staff at…
Vandalism Found at Bay View Elementary School
PROCTOR, Minn.-- This past weekend, Bay View Elementary School in Proctor discovered vandalism to its playground, after students worked so hard, planting and improving their yard for spring. According to the superintendent, John Engelking, it…
Volunteers Needed for Annual Flower Planting in Downtown Duluth
BY LAUREN AKABORI, Fox 21 Reporter DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers are still needed to help plant flowers in downtown Duluth as a part of the Clean and Safe Team’s 18th annual “Dig in for the Downtown Waterfront.”…
Donors Needed for Blood Drive on Thursday at AMSOIL Arena
BY LAUREN AKABORI, Fox 21 Reporter DULUTH, Minn.-As the pandemic continues the need for blood donations across the country is growing. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at AMSOIL Arena through…
Inline Marathon Celebrating 25 Year Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Inline Marathon announced its in-person return this summer, after holding the race virtually last year. They expect over 2,000 applicants, and announced a couple of new additions for the festival…
Superior Shelter Offering Adoption Kits for Cats
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and the Douglas County Humane Society is doing something special for all of their shelter cats. With an influx of cats waiting to be put…
Local Elections New Front in Wisconsin Redistricting Battle
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — County board and local aldermanic districts in Wisconsin would remain the same next year under a bill moving quickly through the Republican-controlled Legislature. The measure introduced on Tuesday and heard by an Assembly committee on Wednesday…
Pizza Ranch Announces Mid-June Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, Pizza Ranch announced on their Facebook page they will be opening their doors later this month. The restaurant, which will be located at the former Lucky's 13 Pub space at the Miller Hill Mall, wrote…
