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Fairlawn Mansion Ready For Holiday Season

SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Fairlawn Mansion is all geared up for the holiday season. Volunteers have been hard at work since the beginning of December decking out the historic mansion with holiday decorations. Whether it's…

Christmas Tree Sellers Talk Safety Tips

DULUTH, Minn. - If you're still in the market for a Christmas tree, Emmanuel Evergreens tree lot in West Duluth has you covered. The average life span of a Christmas tree in the home…

2019 Wettest Year Recorded for Wisconsin, Midwest

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin and the Midwest recorded their wettest year ever in 2019 since record-keeping began in 1895, climatologists said. More than 43 inches of rain and snow fell across nine states in the Midwest through November. That…

Midday Update 12-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 16, 2019.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Scrambling to Improve Cybersecurity

MINNEAPOLIS - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is scrambling to improve its cybersecurity after an internal whistle blower raised concerns that the state's largest health insurer has neglected thousands of important updates to its computer system. The company's top…

Snowmobiler Killed in Collision With Pickup Truck

MONTGOMERY, Minn. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say a snowmobiler has died in a collision with a pickup truck in Le Sueur County. Deputies say the crash happened in Montgomery Township Saturday afternoon. The victim is identified as 55-year-old Larry Gene…

Morning Update 12-16-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 16, 2019.

Snowmobiler Rescued After Getting Stuck in Swamp

ARROWHEAD TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- Rescue crews helped a stranded snowmobiler on Saturday after he became stuck in a swamp. Around noon on Saturday, the St. Louis County Rescue Squad, the Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department, and the Floodwood Ambulance responded to…

Swedes Celebrate 'Sankta Lucia' Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- In Sweden, the Holidays are ushered in by the ancient celebration of Sankta Lucia, or Luciadagen. "The Lucia legend is that we want to bring light to the world," said Jennifer Conboy,…

Hundreds of Santas Run Inaugural Wild Santa 5K

DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 400 Santas ran through Duluth's neighborhood of Lincoln Park for the inaugural Wild Santa 5K put on by Wild State Cider. Runners got a Santa costume and beard with their…

Veterans Remembered at Wreaths Across America Ceremony

DULUTH, Minn. - Veterans were honored nationwide on Saturday for the National Wreaths Across America ceremony which placed a holiday wreath at all veterans graves in state or national veterans cemeteries. The Minnesota State…

Taco Arcada to Close Saturday After 7 Months in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - Taco Arcada will close Saturday after seven months in business. The restaurant and arcade in the Lincoln Park Craft District opened this May. Its closing was announced with this Facebook post: "We wish to THANK everyone for…

Animal Allies Offering Discount Adoption Fees

DULUTH, Minn. - After receiving a grant from the A-S-P-C-A, Animal Allies is offering a discount in adoption fees. The event will run from Sunday the 15th to Sunday the 22nd. People can…

Habitat For Humanity Receives Big Donation

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Western Lake Superior Habitat For Humanity received a big grant this afternoon, which allowed them to purchase two new vehicles for daily operations. Both the Associated Bank and The Ordean…

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