Community Day at the Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - Over the last few years, about two thousand people show up during the free community day at the aquarium. Today was no different. Patrons young and old came to the event to…
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Northlander Receives Award for Commitment to Emergency Management
DULUTH, Minn. - One Northlander also received an award today for their commitment to emergency management during the October storm. Cheryl Skafte received the outstanding community partner award for her work helping document those needing…
How to Prepare for an Upcoming Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - When bad storms hit the Northland, it takes a team effort to help the area recover. That's why planning ahead is so important. Today, emergency managers and responders from both the state…
Trump Ousts Top Defense Official Who Certified Ukraine Aid
WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump has ousted the Pentagon's top policy official who had certified last year that Ukraine had made enough anti-corruption progress to justify releasing congressionally authorized aid. The Trump administration's delay in releasing that aid was central to the…
Minnesota Task Force Takes Aim at Prescription Drug Prices
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has unveiled a task force report that makes 14 separate recommendations for lowering prescription drug prices. They range from new legislation to stronger enforcement action. Ellison said at a news conference Wednesday that…
Midday Update 2-19-20
Join FOX 21's Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Fire at Minnesota Recycling Plant Possibly Affecting Air Quality
BECKER, Minn. - Officials are monitoring the air quality in a small Minnesota community where a fire at a metal recycling plant has burned for more than 24 hours. Firefighters in the…
No Injuries Reported in I-35 Logging Truck Spill
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a semi-truck with the Claw Trucking Group delayed traffic Tuesday evening after the truck spilled its load of logs onto the southbound Hwy 53 ramp. The truck was exiting the ramp onto I-35 south when…
Morning Update 2-19-20
Join FOX 21's Andrew Kirov and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Park Officials Remind Pet Owners to "Pick Up Poop"
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s warm, squishy, and it stinks. We’re talking poop. Chances are you’re guilty once or twice of watching your pet poo, and walking away in a public place.…
Milwaukee Man Charged With Lighting Girlfriend on Fire
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Milwaukee man is charged with trying to kill his girlfriend by dousing her with gasoline while she slept and lighting her on fire. Bond for 28-year-old Javante Jefferson was set at $500,000 during a court appearance…
Mayor Larson to hold State of the City Address at West Theater
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mayor Emily Larson announced Tuesday that she’ll be holding her State of the City Address March 30 at the West Theater in West Duluth. This will be Larson's fifth address. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The program…
Duluth Fire Department Releases Annual Run Report
DULUTH, Minn.-- It was a busier 2019 for Duluth firefighters. Nearly 550 more calls were recorded from the previous year along with almost 30 more total fires. The number of calls to the Duluth…
Kids Study Medicine for a Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- A group of kids were invited to learn more about health and the human body at UMD. The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) took six Indigenous youth to the medical school…
Library Uses Marshmallows to Teach S.T.E.M.
DULUTH, Minn.-- Everyone learns differently but what about learning with marshmallows? Kids at the Mt. Royal Library created devices to throw, catapult, and launch marshmallows. It's all about teaching kids about science and technology. And…
Wisconsin Spring Primary Election Results
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Spring Primary Election **98% of Precincts Reporting** Representatives in Congress District 7 (Democrat) - One Advances Tricia Zunker - 35,562 votes | 89% Lawrence Dale -…
It's National Drink Wine Day!
DULUTH, Minn - Here's a reminder to grab yourself a glass of your favorite wine today. It's National Drink Wine Day. It's not to be confused with National Wine Day which is celebrated in May.…
UMD Students Challenge Others To Detox From Devices
DULUTH, Minn - On average people spend between eight to 10 hours a day on their phones. With technology consuming so much of our day to day lives, it may be hard to let…
MnDot hosts Coffee and Conversations
PROCTOR, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation likes to share details on road projects and construction over coffee with the public. MnDOT had one of its coffee and conversation sessions today in Proctor. The…
Wisconsin Primary Kicks Off!
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Poll workers say they've seen a good turnout for primary election day so far. On the ballot tonight are races for City Council, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the primary for…
President Trump goes on Clemency Spree, and the List is Long
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has gone on a clemency blitz, commuting what he called a “ridiculous” 14-year prison sentence for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and pardoning former New York Police Department commissioner Bernie Kerik, among a long…
Boy Scouts Seek Bankruptcy, Urge Victims to Step Forward
(Associated Press) --The Boy Scouts of America urged victims to come forward Tuesday as the historic, 110-year-old organization filed for bankruptcy protection in the first step toward creating a huge compensation fund for potentially thousands of men who were molested…
Midday Update 2-18-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on Bill Targeting Drug Prices
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Assembly is slated to vote on a bipartisan bill designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The measure that's up for a vote Tuesday is part of a growing call nationwide to do…
HealthPartners Union Workers Reach Tentative Contract Deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The union representing 1,800 HealthPartners workers in Minnesota says it has reached a tentative labor agreement and averted a strike that was scheduled to begin Wednesday. The Service Employees International Union says the agreement was reached early…
Polls Open for Wisconsin Spring Primary Election
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Polls are now open for the Wisconsin spring primary election. Two Republican candidates and two Democratic candidates are running to replace former Congressman Sean Duffy’s seat in District 7. The Democratic candidates are Lawrence Dale and…
Morning Update 2-18-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Suspect Sought in Fatal Bemidji Shooting
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Authorities in northern Minnesota are searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting. Beltrami County sheriff's dispatchers got a call about a man who had been shot outside a residence Monday night. Police officers and sheriff's deputies…
Rookie League Practices with CSS Men's Basketball
DULUTH, Minn.-- Kids from a local youth basketball organization spent some time with college athletes in the gym tonight for a unique opportunity. The Rookie Basketball Association brought over a dozen kids to St.…
Duluth Heights Receives New Rink
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the day off, parks and outdoor rinks were filled with kids. Thanks to the Minnesota Wild and others, one outdoor rink in Duluth is getting an upgrade. The Duluth Heights…
