Morning Update 2-26-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
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The Cathedral School in Superior Celebrates Mardi Gras
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Students at the Cathedral School in Superior celebrated Mardi Gras during their annual carnival. A few lucky kids had the fun job of smashing a pie in Superior Mayor Jim Paine's…
Minnesota Power Hosts 30th Annual Energy Design Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Energy-efficiency may be one of the fastest-growing and innovative industries. The 30th Annual Energy Design Conference hosted by Minnesota Power at the DECC highlighted the future of energy-efficiency. About 40 exhibitors…
Potential Duluth School Boundary Changes Put on Hold Until 2021-2022
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board is speaking about its decision to put the school boundary change on hold for the time being. After 2000 surveys and 650 community members weighed in…
A New Pizza Shop Opens in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A new artisan-style pizza shop has opened in downtown Duluth. Lulu's Pizza is now taking over the Old Pizza Man on West Superior Street which closed its doors last September. The…
High School Students Learn The Skills Needed To Work In Construction Trades
DULUTH, Minn. - Hundreds of Northland high schoolers got their hands dirty during the 5th Annual Construct Tomorrow student event. Construct Tomorrow is a program geared towards introducing high school students to the…
Superior Seeking New Broadband Internet Infrastructure
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The city of Superior has begun researching how they can lower internet costs for residents. City councilors and the Mayor of Superior have come together to prioritize a broadband network infrastructure using…
Great Lakes Aquarium Hosts Toddler Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn.-- Great Lakes Aquarium hosted Toddler Tuesday today. The weekly family event has been taking place at the aquarium since 2011. More than a dozen toddlers roamed the aquarium to learn all about…
LSC Awards Four Students with New Tool Boxes
DULUTH, Minn.-- At Lake Superior College’s downtown campus today, a handful of students received a gift that will help them through school and into the workforce. The LSC Foundation and the Arrowhead Manufacturers and…
Update on Mission Creek Restoration Project
DULUTH, Minn.-- Revised cost estimates are in for what started as a bridge construction project at Mission Creek and turned into a burial recovery project. New numbers show the restoration will cost the Minnesota…
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Two Underage Girls at Daycare
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 23-year-old Duluth man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two felony charges of first degree sexual assault of two underage girls. According criminal complaints, Daniel Bunnell sexually assaulted an 11-year-old who was staying at the 24-hour at-home…
Duluth Police Investigate Lincoln Park Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police arrested a 24-year-old Barnum man Tuesday afternoon after a shooting incident on the 2800 Block of West 1st Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 2:30…
Gordy's Hi-Hat Will Open For 60th Season Next Month
CLOQUET, Minn. - The first day of spring is fast approaching and so is opening day for Gordy’s Hi-Hat in Cloquet. The restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening for its 60th season on March 19.…
Downtown Alexandria Fire Destroys Four Buildings, 20 Residents Displaced
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A fire burning in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota has destroyed four buildings and displaced more than a dozen residents who lived in the apartments above. The fire started early…
Kaul Joins Multi-State Probe of Vaping Company Marketing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 38 other states in an investigation into electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc.'s marketing practices. Kaul announced he was joining the probe Tuesday. He said the investigation will focus…
Midday Update 2-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day!
3 Snowmobile Fatalities Raise Total Deaths This Season to 17 in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Authorities say three people died in snowmobile accidents last weekend, boosting the number of deaths to 17 for the season. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all three of the victims were from Illinois. The Journal…
Listen Up Ladies! 12th Annual Women's Expo Happening Saturday in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is gearing up to host the 12th annual Duluth Women’s Expo Saturday, February 29, 2020. The show will run one day only, from 9:00…
Minnesota Investigating Ex-Hockey Assistant Sex Allegations
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men's hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. The move comes after The Athletic reported on sexual abuse allegations against former assistant Thomas “Chico”…
Morning Update 2-25-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Have a great day!
Continuing Legal Education on Eviction Defense
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of private attorneys came together in Duluth for a class to learn more about eviction law. Thousands of tenants face eviction notices every year in the state of Minnesota…
City Reminds Northlanders Of Voting Rule Ahead Of Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - Early voting is currently underway in Minnesota. The City of Duluth wants to remind Northlanders of some of the rules involved in the primary election. This year will be a new…
CASDA Reacts to Harvey Weinstein Conviction
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Center Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) in Superior is speaking about local impacts of the Harvey Weinstein conviction. CASDA says the latest verdict does in-part feel…
Boreal House Opens for Business
DULUTH, Minn. - Boreal House is now open for Duluthians to enjoy. The bar features 16 craft beer taps and a full range of cocktails. The owners have big hopes for this new bar. "I…
Despite Pushback, Garrison Keillor To Perform At NorShor Theatre
DULUTH, Minn. - The NorShor Theatre has decided to allow controversial former MPR radio host Garrison Keillor to perform on stage at the theatre April 16. This comes after the NorShor Theatre pulled its announcement…
Working Group Offers Recommendations to Reduce Police Deadly Force Situations
DULUTH, Minn.- A working group in the Twin Cities organized by Attorney General Keith Ellison unveiled a report with recommendations on how to reduce deadly force encounters with law enforcement, and Officer-Involved-Shootings across the…
Council Unanimously Approves New Police Protective Gear Policy
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a new policy for the use of newly purchased protective gear by the Duluth Police Department. This effectively puts an end to public discussions on…
Essentia Purchases Old Sears Space in Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders will soon see another Essentia Health marquee replacing a storefront at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia has announced the official purchase of the old Sears Space. According to Essentia officials, plans on…
Turning First Street Into A Two-Way Is Looking Like More Of A Reality
DULUTH, Minn. - Another construction project could be added to the already busy agenda for this summer. Plans to convert First Street into a two- way is starting to become more of a reality.…
Old World Meats In Duluth Looking To Expand
DULUTH, Minn. - Old World Meats in Duluth is making plans to expand in a big way. The store is popular for its meat sticks which are sold in locations around the nation. The owner…
