Morning Update 2-24-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 24, 2020.
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'If the Dress Fits' Gives Away Prom Dresses in Barnum
BARNUM, Minn. - Prom dresses can be a huge expense for families, but the local non-profit 'If the Dress Fits' is here to help. The organization has given away close to a thousand…
Families Enjoy Warm Weekend at Jay Cooke State Park
CARLTON, Minn. - The sunshine and warmer air had families getting outside at places like Jay Cooke State Park to enjoy mother nature. From on top of the swinging bridge, visitors could see great…
Homecoming Celebration Held for Lumberjack Girls Hockey
CLOQUET, Minn. - Members of the Cloquet, Esko, and Carlton communities gathered at Northwoods Arena to honor and celebrate the Lumberjack girls hockey team a day after they were Class A runner-up.…
Illinois Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash in Iron County
TOWN OF MERCER, Wis. -- A 40-year-old man from Illinois died over the weekend after a snowmobile accident in the Town of Mercer. According to the Iron County Sheriff's Office, the man had gone off a trail and crashed into…
Person Rescued From House Fire in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. -- A 66-year-old man had to be rescued from a house fire in Ashland Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:35 p.m. in a home at 1618 4th St E. When firefighters arrived, they had to bring…
Old and New Snowmobiles Ride at Vintage Classic Snowmobile Party
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluthians were finding all kinds of ways to get outside, including on vintage snowmobiles at Blue Max Restaurant on Lavaque Road. The Vintage Classic Snowmobile Party was full of classic and new…
Warm Temps Bring Dogs out to Dog Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The weather Saturday was perfect for some pups and their people to hit the Jean Duluth Dog Park. The park was filled with furry four-legged friends frolicking in the sun, enjoying temperatures…
Warm and Sunny Weather Welcomes 2020 American Birkebeiner
HAYWARD, Wis. - Thousands of racers skied through Hayward on Saturday for the 2020 American Birkebeiner. The weather was what some racers were calling perfect nordic racing weather with temperatures around 40 and sunny…
Husky Energy: No Damage Found to Stack at Superior Refinery
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Husky Energy tells us no damage has been found to the stack seen swaying in the wind at the Superior Refinery. According to a Husky spokesperson, trained experts entered the site to safely conduct a closer…
Chester Bowl Ski Lift Back Open
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chester Bowl ski and snowboard chairlift is back open. Those hoping to take to the hill were able to shred the slopes once again after a two-day maintenance issue…
Carlton And Wrenshall School Districts Vote to Move Forward With Consolidating
NORTHLAND - The Carlton and Wrenshall School Boards recently passed resolutions to begin planning the consolidation of two schools. The proposed consolidation plan would mean South Terrace school in Carlton becomes pre-k through…
Museum Teaches History of Shipping
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today at Canal Park there was a unique opportunity to learn more about one of Duluth’s biggest industries. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center hosted a class teaching all about the ships…
Bent Paddle Brewing Prepares to Expand
DULUTH, Minn.-- Bent Paddle Brewing is gearing up to expand. The Duluth brewery is planning to double the size of their brewing building where a majority of their beer is produced. The extra space…
Superior Library Hosts Investors Meeting
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A building in superior that used to be filled with books is hoping to soon be filled with businesses. The old Superior public library is on the verge of something brand new…
Canal Park Brewing Brings Home The Gold And Bronze From Best Of Craft Beer Awards
DULUTH, Minn. - Canal Park Brewing in Duluth is toasting after getting some major recognition for their beer. The brewery recently took home the gold and bronze from the Best of Craft Beer Awards, which…
Residents Express Concern About Husky Energy's Flare Tower Scare
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Husky Energy in Superior was evacuated Thursday after a flare stack at the refinery was seen rocking back and forth. It created some concern that the stack would fall. A portion of…
Random Acts of Flowers by Engwall
DULUTH, Minn. - After having such a successful Valentine's Day, Engwall Florist and Gifts is donating flowers to different assisted living homes around the area. Locations include Beehive Homes, Mount Royal Pines and Keystone…
Speech Club Encourages and Equips Duluth Residents
DULUTH, Minn. - If you have a fear of talking in front of a group of people, you are not alone...but a group called Toastmasters is here to help. Clapping...handshakes..and time cards...It's a matter…
Throw-A-Thon Begins in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The 20th annual Throw-A-Thon kicked off at LSC today, which will serve as a benefit for the Second Harvest Food Bank. During the event students and Northland residents can make ceramic bowls that will…
Update: No Decision Made on Possible Garrison Keillor NorShor Performance
DULUTH, Minn. – As of Friday a decision has yet to be made on whether controversial former MPR host Garrison Keillor performs at the NorShor Theatre this spring. Keillor was fired from MPR in 2017 after allegations of sexually inappropriate…
Noah Hobbs Announces Run for St. Louis County Commissioner
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth City Councilor Noah Hobbs announced Friday afternoon that he will be running for St. Louis County Commissioner in District 3. Hobbs had been city council president since 2018 and filled the seat of “At Large…
Weinstein Jury Indicates it is Split on Most Serious Counts
NEW YORK (AP) - The jury deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial indicated Friday that it is deadlocked on the most serious charges. In a note sent to the judge during their lunch break, jurors posed a question asking if…
Ellison: Mille Lacs Band Still has 61K-Acre Reservation
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's attorney general contends the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation still exists. In a legal filing this week, Attorney General Keith Ellison backed the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's assertion that the band has 61,000 acres across…
Midday Update 2-21-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, February 21, 2020.
Update: City of Superior and Husky Energy Continue to Monitor Refinery
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Mayor Paine says the City of Superior and Husky Energy are continuing to monitor the refinery after crews were evacuated from the site Thursday afternoon due to structural integrity issues with a stack. “The City of Superior…
Nurse Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Harming Infants
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A nurse convicted of injuring nine infants at a Wisconsin hospital has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Christopher Kaphaem pleaded guilty in September to 19 felony counts, including child abuse, for injuries to the…
Minnesota Records Second Child Death of Flu Season
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has recorded its second child death of the flu season, according to state flu data released Thursday. As of last week, Minnesota had 58 flu-related deaths, including two child deaths, the state Department of…
Finnish 'Kalevala Day' Celebrated in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Rita Perttula Wiegel and Arlene Putikka Tucker stop by to talk the big Kalevala day celebration at the Kenwood Lutheran Church this Sunday.
"Sunscriptions" Filled on the SunSpot Bus
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot takes on the SUNSPOT BUS! If you are battling the winter blues, cabin fever, vitamin D deficiency and finding yourself not being very…
