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Midday Update 12-10-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Experience the Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Duluth's Historic NorShor Theatre

DULUTH, Minn. - Happening now through Sunday, December 22, The Wizard of Oz is set to captivate audiences as it takes center stage inside Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre. Christina Stroup who plays…

Handmade in the Northland: Wildlife Artist Alexa Carson

DULUTH, Minn. - During the week of December 9 – 13, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas…

Minnesota On Track to Meet Deadlines for Replacing MNLARS

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's legislative auditor says the state is on track to meet the project implementation deadlines for replacing the state's troubled driver and vehicle registration system known as MNLARS.…

Morning Update 12-10-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Duluth to Consider Banning Conversion Therapy

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Duluth is the latest city to consider banning conversion therapy aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation. City Council member Gary Anderson said at a meeting Monday night that he introduced the measure because of a…

Democrats Unveil Trump Impeachment Charges

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats have announced two articles of impeachment charging President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The charges announced Tuesday stem from Trump's pressure on Ukraine to announce investigations of his political rivals as…

Knowing Your Neighbors: In a New Light Gallery

WEBSTER, Wis. - Kids in mental health treatment are finding their strengths in a unique program in Northwestern Wisconsin. Northwest Passage is a residential treatment facility that helps about seventy-five kids at…

Glensheen New Home for Marcia Hales' 'Spirit of the Lights'

DULUTH, Minn.- Glensheen Mansion will officially house another Northland Holiday Tradition Tuesday--Marcia Hales' Spirit of the Lights display opens on the estate from 4 to 9 p.m. For more than 20 years the…

Duluth Council Approves $235 Thousand to Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn.- The fate of Spirit Mountain rested in the hands of the Duluth City Council, who voted to grant $235,000 to the resort, to make up for losses after a Thanksgiving blizzard…

UW-Superior Student Athletes Wrap Gifts For Families In Need

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin–Superior Athletic Department kicked off its "Week of Giving" by wrapping gifts for 15 families in need. Each sports team adopted a child and was given 30…

LSC Students Test Designs During Robot Competition

DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College manufacturing students put their self–designed robots to the test in a task competition. The competition demonstrated how the robots can handle mechanical challenges. Each robot had to…

Recent Ice Causing More Frequent Slip And Falls

SUPERIOR, Wis. - This time of year slip and falls can become a lot more frequent due to large amounts of ice. One chiropractic office in Superior has seen an increase in new…

Superior Fire Department Reminds People To Be Safe When Using Space Heaters

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Every winter as temperatures drop, people choose to use alternative heating sources to warm up their homes. One of those methods is the use of space heaters. But space heaters can…

Duluth Snow Brings Central Minnesotans Up the North Shore

DULUTH, Minn.- Many Minnesotans call themselves the toughest people when it comes to gearing up for brutal winters, cold weather and major snow fall. In fact, a handful of them are embracing it! "I feel…

More Snow Means More Sales at Local Hardware Stores

DULUTH, Minn.- The double layer of snow falling in the Twin Ports has people rushing through local hardware stores to buy new snow gear. Car and sidewalk scrapers were a big seller at Marshall Hardware Store…

Student Accused in Wisconsin Shooting 'Tired of Being Picked on''

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin teenager who was shot by a police officer after he allegedly pointed a pellet gun at another student's head says he was “tired of being picked on.” Eighteen-year-old Tyrone Smith was charged Monday with…

Court Rejects Minnesota's Renewal of US Steel Mine Permit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed a decision by state regulators to renew a wastewater permit for U.S. Steel's Minntac iron mine in northeastern Minnesota. The court sent the dispute back to the Minnesota Pollution Control…

Red Kettle Campaign Impacted by Recent Winter Wallop, Donations Encouraged

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Salvation Army is currently seeking donations for this year's Red Kettle Campaign. The annual campaign raises funds to help with many needs in our community, whether it…

Midday Update 12-9-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 9, 2019.

Handmade in the Northland: Burdock Ceramics

DULUTH, Minn. - During the week of December 9 - 13, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the Christmas…

No Major Impacts on Lake Superior Found From Line 3 Pipeline

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An updated environmental review released by a state agency Monday found no serious threat to Lake Superior if crude oil ever leaked from a new pipeline to replace Enbridge Energy’s aging Line 3 across northern Minnesota. State…

Closings and Delays for Monday, December 9th

CANCELLATIONS: Bayfield Schools Ironwood School District Mercer Schools South Shore School District (Includes All After School Activities) Watersmeet Township School District Northwoods School District 2-HOUR DELAY: Aitkin Public Schools delayed 2 hours, no 8 or 10 a.m. preschool or ECFE…