Great Outdoors: Outdoor Hockey Rinks
DULUTH, Minn.- FOX21 Photojournalist Marcus Asmus takes us to an outdoor hockey rink at Lower Chester, showing us what they have to offer.
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The DTA Is Giving Free Rides To A Superior Warming Center
DULUTH, Minn. - With those cold temperatures rolling in the Duluth Transit Authority is helping to make it easier for the homeless community to have better access to local warming centers. The DTA…
Superior Snow Removal on Hammond a Relief for Local Businesses
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Public Works crews in Superior spent their Wednesday clearing large snow and ice banks along Hammond Avenue. Staff at Luke Chiropractic along the busy street said they haven't seen the tall…
Smoking Out Superior's 'SOUP-erior' Soup
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new event this month is putting a warm spin on Superior's nickname, "Soup Town." SOUP Superior First is a survey open all month long for people to get out and try different…
In Case of Iranian Cyber Attack, How to Keep Your Data Secure
DULUTH, Minn.- President Trump has said Iran appears to be standing down after their missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq, but experts say they could hit us with a different type of…
London Road Sidewalks Cause Concern; Property Owner Asking For City's Help
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been weeks since the last major snowfall, but snow continues to pack the sidewalks of many areas around Duluth.. London Road is one of the busiest for pedestrian traffic. Walkers have…
MPCA Celebrates Ten Years of "GreenStep Cities" Program
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday Duluth Mayor Emily Larson helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of a statewide program aimed at helping cities become more green. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is behind the…
CenturyLink to Pay Nearly $9M in Minnesota Overcharge Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says CenturyLink has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle allegations the company overbilled Minnesota customers. Ellison says the settlement requires CenturyLink to pay more than $844,000 in refunds…
Two Killed in Aitkin County Rollover Crash
LAKESIDE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says two people are dead following a rollover crash in Lakeside Township Tuesday morning. Authorities received reports of a vehicle upside down and partially submerged in water just before 10:00 a.m.…
Lawmaker Task Force Urges $10M for Clean Water Initiatives
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan water pollution task force has released its recommendations to reduce contamination after a year's worth of work. The task force released 13 bills Wednesday that calls for creating a new water policy office, increasing…
Infant Death Related to Whooping Cough in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say the death of an infant has been linked to whooping cough. The Department of Health said Wednesday the baby died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric…
Midday Update 1-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Police: Level Three Predatory Offender Relocates to Hoyt Lakes
HOYT LAKES, Minn. - The East Range Police Department is notifying the public that a Level 3 Predatory Offender has relocated to the 400 Block of Andover Road in Hoyt Lakes. According to authorities, James Harvey Jennings, 34, has a…
Leaders Seek Amendment to Close Minnesota's Achievement Gap
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Two prominent leaders have proposed an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution aimed at closing the state's dismal academic achievement gap. The proposal comes from Alan Page, a former Minnesota Supreme Court justice, and Neel Kashkari, president of…
Trump to Address the Nation Amid Showdown With Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump plans to address the nation at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency now that Iran has launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases…
A Place for Fido to Begin Delivery Service in Duluth, Superior
DULUTH, Minn. - After eight years of operation, a Duluth pet supply business located in the Fitger's complex is expanding. A Place for Fido will officially kick off delivery service on Friday, January…
Morning Update 1-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Wisconsin Taxes Consumed Smaller Percentage of Income Again in 2019
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report shows that state and local taxes ate up a smaller percentage of Wisconsin residents' income for the eighth straight year. The Wisconsin Policy Forum released data Wednesday that shows residents paid 10.3% of…
Drunken Driver Who Killed 2 In Duluth In 2012 Charged With DWI -- Again; Victims’ Family Speaks Out
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth family is outraged after learning the man who killed their teenage son and his grandmother in a drunken-driving crash in 2012 has been charged for driving while impaired…
Superior City Council Votes to Hold Advisory Referendum on Part-Time Mayor, City Administrator Change
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior City Council voted to hold an advisory referendum for the voters to weigh in on whether the city should move to a part-time mayor and city administrator from…
Northland's Largest Baby Shower Helps Mothers with Donations
DULUTH, Minn.- All throughout the month of January, Life 97.3 Radio and St. Luke's Hospital are partnering to throw what they call the "Northland's Largest Baby Shower." All month long they will be accepting…
Leader of Duluth And Superior Area Community Foundation Retires
DULUTH, Minn. - The longtime leader of the Duluth and Superior area Community Foundation will be retiring after 30 years. Holly Sampson is known her role in helping non-profit organizations to better the communities…
St. Louis County Board Postpones Vote To Allow Refugees to Settle Within County Lines
DULUTH, Minn. - In September President Trump imposed an executive order requiring state and county governments in America to provide written consent to allow the resettlement of refugees in their areas. St. Louis County…
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Two U.S. Bases in Iraq
UPDATE: Pentagon: 'More than a dozen' ballistic missiles fired from Iran at two U.S. bases in Iraq. ______________ TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops…
Minnesota Fire Deaths on the Rise, Mostly Smoking-Related
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, 42 people died in fires statewide in 2019, a 14% increase from 2018, preliminary numbers say. The leading cause of these fires is smoking,…
Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing in Subzero Temps
DULUTH, Minn.- As temperatures are expected to drop below zero Tuesday night, pipes in your home are more likely to freeze, causing serious problems with your plumbing. Plumbers at ASP Plumbing say if you…
City to Begin Downtown Snow Removal Wednesday Morning
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth said in a recent press release that the Street Maintenance Team will begin removing snow in parts of downtown on Wednesday. City staff will begin snow removal on First Street from 12th Avenue…
Accountant Charged With Stealing $235,000 From Duluth Chamber
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking legal action against their former accountant who is accused of allegedly stealing more than $235,000 from the organization. Court records show Jesse David Frye, 39, was charged with felony…
St. Louis County Board Refugee Resettlement Vote Delayed Until Spring
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has decided to table their decision on a resolution that would provide consent for refugees to stay in the county. The board voted Tuesday 4-3 to push back their decision until May…
Midday Update 1-7-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
