May Day Rally for Labor in Twin Ports
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The first of May is also May Day, a holiday traditionally used by groups to support workers' rights around the world. Labor groups, unions and local officials organized a rally in Superior to…
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Protests for Clean Water Following MN Supreme Court Decision on Mining
DULUTH, Minn.-- Another May Day demonstration in Duluth for clean water was held by local environmental groups downtown, which stopped traffic for a period of time. Dozens of protesters for clean water in Minnesota gathered…
Duluth Fire department Receives New EMS Equipment
DULUTH, Minn.-- Meanwhile the Duluth Fire Department is ready to roll out their newest ems equipment to help them on calls. DFD will have all new AEDs, along with new trauma and airway medical bags…
Overnight Camps to Return at Camp Miller this Summer
STURGEON LAKE, Minn.-- With summer getting closer, families can look forward to overnight stays at a local summer camp again. YMCA's Camp Miller is bringing back their overnight camps this summer after not being held…
UPDATE: Crews Still Battling Wildfire North of Virginia, Homes No Longer in Danger
UPDATE: The Northland FireWire reports that fire officials say the blaze has now burned 86 acres, but is close to being contained. _________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: According to the Northland FireWire, A fire official said the blaze burned about 56 acres so…
'Beer Tent' Returns to Earth Rider Brewing for Summer Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Beer and music once again coming from Earth Rider brewing in Superior on Friday as their ‘beer tent’ opened back up for the season. Live music, food vendors, and customers kicking back with…
City of Duluth Asking For Help in Testing Lead Pipes
DULUTH, Minn.-- With tougher regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency on the way the city of Duluth are asking for the public's help in collecting data on lead pipes throughout the city. The city is…
Duluth Junk Hunt Begins at the DECC, Amsoil Arena
DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Junk Hunt has begun at the DECC and Amsoil Arena and will continue on from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Some of the proceeds will go to the Duluth Harbor…
All Handmade Craft Show This Weekend in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn.-The All Handmade Craft Show began today and will continue on through this weekend in Cloquet. The event features two different locations to purchase everything from woodworking, to jewelry, and even pottery. Organizers…
North Star Academy Students Sample Local Maple Syrup
DULUTH, Minn. -- Students at the North Star Charter school got a chance to sample the maple syrup they started tapping almost one month ago. The trees yielded about 60 gallons of sap which was…
Poop Fairy Campaign Raises Awareness on Cleaning Up after Our Pets
DULUTH, Minn-The melting snow in our city parks and trails has exposed trail turds left behind over the winter. Unfortunately, the Poop Fairy has been reported missing so it is up to us to…
Police Arrest Minnesota Bar Owner Who Defied Virus Orders
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A business owner in southern Minnesota who missed a court date as she faces criminal charges for defying pandemic-related restrictions was arrested Thursday in Iowa. Lisa Hanson, who owns a wine and coffee bar in Albert Lea,…
Wisconsin State Capitol to Reopen After 13-Month Closure
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin State Capitol, closed to the public since late March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on Monday, Gov. Tony Evers’ administration announced Friday. It will be opened for limited hours, 8 a.m.…
Prosecutor in Daunte Wright’s Death Not Swayed By Critics
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As activists in Minnesota press for murder charges against the police officer who shot Daunte Wright, the prosecutor is sticking by the manslaughter charge he filed. Wright died April 11 when the 20-year-old Black motorist was shot…
City: Duluth Officer Charged in September Shooting No Longer on Payroll
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says the officer charged in a shooting last September that left a man with a bullet in his shoulder has not been paid since the beginning of the year. According to a city…
Midday Update 4-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 30, 2021.
Multiple Porta Potties Set on Fire in Enger Park Thursday Night
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department responded to reports of multiple porta-potties being set on fire Thursday night in Enger Park. According to reports, fire crews responded to the call just after 7:30 p.m. When crews arrived at Enger…
Morning Update 4-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, April 30, 2021.
Trial of Other Cops Charged in Floyd’s Death to Be Broadcast
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin’s murder trial was the first Minnesota criminal trial to be broadcast live on television. It won’t be the last. Some in the Minnesota legal system were apprehensive about allowing the live broadcast of Chauvin’s trial…
Duluth P.D Investigating Overnight Stabbing in Hillside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police continue to investigate a stabbing in the cities east hillside neighborhood. Officers responded to a call shortly before 10 p.m. at 820 east 4th street on reports of a male who had been stabbed and…
DECC to Bring on New Employees as Canal Park Preps for Summer
DULUTH, Minn.-- “We had one mission over really the last year and that was to make sure that the DECC survived the pandemic, which we have,” said DECC Interim Executive Director Roger Reinert. “Now we're…
Ecolibrium3 Honored for Community Service Amid Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- The non-profit Ecolibrium3, based in Lincoln Park, was awarded for their service to the community over the last year. The organization was selected for a Main Street America Award given to groups that…
DEDA Approves $54,500 to Secure Kozy Building
DULUTH, Minn.-- A series of break-ins at the condemned Kozy building in downtown Duluth has the city beefing up security around the property. DEDA, or the Duluth Economic Development Authority, which owns the Kozy building…
New Cars In Short Supply, While Used Car Trade-Ins At Highest Values Ever
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There's a shortage of new cars being made overseas, as there's a scarcity of microchips in the market that are used in vehicle computers. Not only has the demand for microchips…
Party Supply Rental Stores Getting Busy
DULUTH, Minn. One rental store in Duluth says they are expecting a big year for business as the pandemic slows down. Over at London Road Rental, which has the same owner as Party Express…
Special Report Preview: When Love Turns Deadly
A special report – When Love Turns Deadly – Sunday night on FOX 21 News at 9: “This wasn't an accident. This man knew who he was taking from us. He saw…
Suspect Formally Charged in Piedmont Standoff
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police say the man arrested in connection to last week's standoff in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood has been formally charged. According to court documents, 31-year-old Jesse Lee Fechner has been charged with felony receiving stolen property,…
Hayward Community Preparing for Fishing Opener
HAYWARD, Wisc. -- After five years, the muskie capitol of the world is set to host the annual Governors Fishing Opener this weekend in Hayward. "I would probably suggest maybe small mouth fishing if…
Superior Business Gets Ready for Wisconsin Fishing Opener
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Staff at Northwest Outlet in Superior are getting busier as the Wisconsin fishing opener is this weekend. Some of the more popular items that always sell well this time of year are tackle boxes…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Trend Up in Itasca County as Vaccine Rollout Continues
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Itasca County Public Health and area residents are reflecting on the gratitude of science after surpassing the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Department reports new cases of…
