Midday Update 1-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 10, 2020.
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Superior Shores Resort Sold for $15 Million
TWO HARBORS, Minn. (AP) - A large resort on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior has been sold for $15 million. The sale of Superior Shores Resort near Two Harbors to North Shore Resort Company continues a trend of major…
Minnesota Flu Deaths Double to 16 so Far This Season
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The number of flu deaths in Minnesota this season has double, health officials said Thursday. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s weekly influenza report, as of last week, 16 people have died of flu…
Climbing Cliffs in Snowshoes
TOFTE, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Bluefin Bay Resorts on Lake Superior takes Fox 21's Brittney Merlot on a snowshoe hike up the Superior Hiking Trail Section 13, climbing cliffs…
US Announces New Sanctions on Iran After Missile Strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Friday announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran following this week's missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on U.S. bases in Iraq. Secretary of State…
Tips for Making Your Goals Stick in 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - Many people set resolutions in the New Year, but how many truly follow through? It can be difficult to even think about making a drastic change in your life…
Woman Killed in Maple Grove House Fire
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (AP) - Police say a homeowner has died in a house fire in Maple Grove. Authorities say flames were shooting out of the house when firefighters arrived about 7 p.m. Thursday. Officials say the fire was too…
Morning Update 1-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 10, 2020.
Gov. Walz Proposes Additional Affordable Housing Funding
DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz wants to borrow $276 billion to invest in safe and affordable housing across Minnesota. It is all part of his "Jobs and Projects Plan" totaling around $2 billion.…
Search for New Duluth Superintendent Begins Community Input Phase
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School Board is looking for community input as it works to hire the new superintendent later this year. The school board is preaching transparency with the hiring of the superintendent as…
New Clothing Line Promotes Inclusion and Diversity in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – A new start-up clothing line in Duluth is hoping to promote diversity in the community. “Rainbow Rain” is an LGBTQ+ apparel line selling custom shirts. The shirt designs are basic in…
Winter Tourism in Full Swing Along North Shore
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Winter tourism is in full swing along the North Shore. Snowmobile and cross country ski trails are in great condition according to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. They tell…
Two Harbors Vigil Honors Sex Trafficking Victims
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - There are more than 20 million victims of human trafficking worldwide, and the average age of a trafficking victim is only thirteen. January is human trafficking prevention month. According to…
Proposed Solar Garden Could Power Over 100 Homes
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Solar energy could soon be powering a large portion of homes in Superior. Superior Water, Light & Power submitted a proposal to the Public Service Commission last week for a community solar…
Superior Fire Department Sees Youngest Force in Years
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Fire Department started the new year with a new building and new blood, as this is the youngest the Department has been in years. According to Fire Chief Scott Gordon,…
Whooping Cough Death Puts Minnesota Doctors, Parents on Alert
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Health Officials are on alert after whooping cough took the life of an infant in November, the first case in many years. The last pediatric death related to whooping cough in…
Sidewalk On West First Street Blocked Off Due To Falling Building Bricks
DULUTH, Minn. - A portion of a sidewalk on West First Street remains closed in Duluth after dozens of bricks collapsed from the upper level of a building. The pile of bricks is believed…
Magic Show Teaches Elementary Students About Bullying
DULUTH, Minn. - While most kids were learning typical school subjects, these Piedmont Elementary School students were learning a lesson of a life with the help of a little magic. Nearly 100 students…
Dog Dies From Ingesting Meth Hidden in Fast Food Bag
CHISAGO COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A curious dog looking for crumbs died not long after ingesting meth that was hidden in a fast-food bag. The Chisago County Sheriff's…
House Approves Measure to Restrain Trump’s Actions on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reigniting a constitutional debate over war powers, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. The war powers resolution is…
Longtime Pine County Deputy Dies After Suffering Stroke
PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A longtime deputy for the Pine County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday night after he suffered a stroke following surgery for a brain tumor. Deputy Ben Neel went…
Minnesota High Court Allows Trump-Only GOP Primary Ballot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected a Republican candidate's attempt to join President Donald Trump on the state's primary election ballot. The Republican Party of Minnesota is listing only Trump on its ballot. That drew a lawsuit…
Northern Minnesota County Bans Refugee Resettlements
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — A northern Minnesota county on Tuesday night banned the resettlement of refugees within its boundaries, becoming the first in the state and the second in the nation to do so. By a 3-2 vote, the Beltrami…
Walz Proposes $276 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has proposed that the state borrow $276 million to invest in safe and affordable housing projects across Minnesota. He made the announcement Thursday at a new apartment…
US Officials: 'Highly Likely' Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner
WASHINGTON (AP)-Two U.S. officials say it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. President Donald Trump is suggesting he believes Iran was responsible. He is dismissing Iranian…
Midday Update 1-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Six Felony Burglaries
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of burglarizing multiple businesses in the area in 2019 has pleaded guilty to six felony counts of burglary. According to court records, 25-year-old Kyle Michael Carl pleaded guilty to burglaries at the Woodland…
Legal Fight Over Estate of Man Deprived of Water in Jail
MILWAUKEE - A legal battle has developed over the division of the multimillion-dollar estate of a man who died after guards at the Milwaukee County Jail deprived him of water. Seven people have come forward as children of Terrill Thomas.…
The Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge Features Vita Excelenta
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly one month after opening date, Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge in the Lincoln Park Craft District joins FOX 21 Local News for this week's Cooking Connection. While there are no…
Explore Latest Trends in Wedding Planning Saturday at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., local brides and grooms to be are invited to stop by the DECC to take part in the 32nd…
