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Superior Street Snow Removal to Begin Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will begin accumulated snow removal from Superior Street on Thursday in the downtown area. The city says staff will start on Superior Street from 6th Avenue West and work their way East beginning…
No Injuries in Single Vehicle Rollover on London Road
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say they responded to a single vehicle roll-over around 12:29 p.m. Tuesday on London Road. Authorities responded to the scene in the 2900 block of London Road where an eastbound Chevrolet van had driven up…
Shakopee Schools Report 400 Student Absences Due to Flu-Related Illnesses
Shakopee, Minn. (FOX 9) - Shakopee Public Schools says around 400 student absences due to flu-related illnesses have been reported in the last week. The district put out a notice to families saying more than 300 West Middle School absences…
Midday Update 12-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Wisconsin Governor: No Tax Credits for New Foxconn Plant
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' top aide is warning Foxconn Technology Group that it won't collect any state incentives for its scaled-down factory in Wisconsin if it doesn't renegotiate the deal. Foxconn had originally promised to build…
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Offers Smart Salting Tips
DULUTH, Minn. - With the winter months upon us, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is reminding business and homeowners of smart salting and deicing tips. Officials with MPCA say over 60 percent…
Morning Update 12-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Hermantown General Store Sells Winning Million Dollar Lottery Ticket
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Someone who purchased a Gopher 5 lottery ticket in Hermantown is over a million dollars richer Tuesday morning. According to the Minnesota Lottery Communications, a ticket purchased at the Hermantown General Store at 5105 Morris Thomas Road…
One Dead in Early Morning Hibbing House Fire
HIBBING, Minn. – One person is dead following an early Tuesday morning house fire in Hibbing. According to the Hibbing Police and Fire Departments, fire crews responded to reports of a structure fire at 1834 25th Street around 12:17…
Local Holiday Toy Drive In Need of More Donations
DULUTH, Minn.- The organizer of a local holiday toy drive is asking for more donations, as they've been lower this year while the demand has been higher. Mike Letica, owner of the Iron…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Free Air Life Connecting Northlanders with the Outdoors
DULUTH, Minn.- A new clothing store on 20th Avenue West in the Lincoln Park Craft District is bringing a taste of Western outdoors style to Lincoln Park. Free Air Life moved to…
Rally Calls for Council Support to Pass Ban on Conversion Therapy
DULUTH, Minn.- Activists, city leaders, and other members of the LGBTQ Community gathered on the ground floor of City Hall for a rally asking the City Council to vote yes on a ban…
City of Duluth Proclaims Day in Local War Hero's Honor
DULUTH, Minn.- U.S. Navy Commander David Wheat has done a lot in his life, and on Monday Duluth, the city he's called home all his life, recognized all he's done for our country.…
Holidays Can Pose Extra Dangers for Pets
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The holidays are time to decorate and feast, but one vet warns against feeding dogs too much off the dinner table. A veterinarian recommends limiting table scraps, especially foods that…
Family Forum Inc. Announces Early Head Start Program
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Family Forum Inc. announced on Monday they would be starting an early Head Start program at their center. The program has spots for eight children ranging from 6 weeks to…
Teamsters Local 320 Representing St. Louis County Plow Drivers Authorizes Strike
DULUTH, Minn. - The Teamsters Local 320 union representing St. Louis County Public Works employees has authorized a potential strike if a new contract with the county is not agreed to by the end of…
Free Parking Announced for Downtown Duluth Business District Through December
DULUTH, Minn. - Certain portions of the downtown business district will have free parking until the end of December. The Greater Downtown Council and the city of Duluth worked together to allow the free…
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…
Minnesota Restricts Movement of Farmed Deer to Curb Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State officials are asking deer farmers to not transport the animals to and from their properties for a month while investigators trace a new case of chronic wasting disease on a farm in western Minnesota. The…
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…
Hermantown Middle School, High School Released Early Due to Gas Leak
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - According to a post on the Hermantown Community Schools ISD 700 Facebook page, the High School and Middle School closed early Monday due to a gas leak. The gas leak…
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.
William Kelley Schools in Silver Bay Closed Due to Water Pipe Collapse
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Students at William Kelley Schools in Silver Bay will be out of school for the remainder of the week due to a water pipe collapse. School officials say classes were let out early last Thursday due…
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…
The Duluth Experience, DSSO Team Up for New Backstage Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Experience announcing a brand new partnership and experience Monday on FOX 21 Local News with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO). The Backstage Experience with the Duluth Superior…
Registration Open for Team Duluth Winter Break Ski, Snowboard Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - Since the 1960s, non-profit organization Team Duluth has been passionate about getting Northland youth outdoors and on the slopes, experiencing fun in the snow. Happening December 27…
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.
