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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…

Report: Aaron Rodgers Wants out of Green Bay

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "disgruntled" and allegedly does not want to return to the team, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Schefter reports the team is "aware" of his feelings. After…

Judge Rules Against Wisconsin GOP in Redistricting Case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of lawsuits over redistricting. The lawsuit filed by attorney Lester Pines on behalf of four…

Gov. Walz Joins Bipartisan Leaders in Minnesota Legislature to Call for Action on Police Reform

ST, PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, Gov. Walz joined bipartisan leaders in the Minnesota Legislature to call for action among Minnesota Senate Republicans on police reform, following the passage of meaningful police reform legislation in the Minnesota House. “The accountability…