Coat Drive Helps Families in Need
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Last month the Salvation Army of Superior and several sponsors collected nearly one thousand coats for families in the Northland. Those people in need finally got their chance to pick…
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State Officials Praise Duluth for Dedication to Housing Projects
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan got an up close and personal look at how some of Duluth's housing projects are helping those who were previously homeless in the area. Flanagan started her…
Walz Seeks Agriculture Disaster Declaration for NW Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to declare a disaster for 12 counties of northwestern Minnesota where farmers are having a difficult harvest season. In his request Thursday, the governor…
A Portion Of Phase II of Superior Street Reconstruction Delayed Until Spring
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the City of Duluth, a portion of Superior Street’s Phase II reconstruction project will be delayed until next spring. In a recent press release the city says Phase II will be completed on November 15…
Deep Fried Catfish in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — Eat downtown week is here! In this week’s Cooking Connection we are featuring a Deep Fried Catfish dinner special offered at Lyric. Complimented with sides of cauliflower rice and roasted…
Evers Promotes Deputy After Senate Fires Agriculture Leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers has promoted the deputy agriculture secretary after the Wisconsin Senate fired the head of the agency earlier this week. Evers' spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff on Thursday said that…
Midday Update 11-7-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 7, 2019.
HealthPartners to Close All Retail Pharmacies in 2020, Eliminating 300 Employees
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - HealthPartners announced it is closing all of its Minnesota and western Wisconsin retail pharmacies in 2020. The Bloomington-based business said it will shutter 30 retail pharmacies located within HealthPartners, Park Nicollet, Central Minnesota and Stillwater Medical Group…
Yarn Harbor Searching for Volunteers, Winter Apparel Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening now through Saturday, November 16, Northlanders are encouraged to donate hats, mittens, scarves, and other warm winter items to Yarn Harbor in Duluth. The store is located at 4629 East Superior…
Man Dies After Crashing Into Light Pole on Mesaba Avenue
DULUTH, Minn. – A 24-year-old male died early Thursday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a light pole. Authorities say the crash happened around 4:38 a.m. Thursday on Mesaba Avenue at West 5th Street. Preliminary investigations indicate…
Assembly Weighs Expanding Birth Control Access for 18 and Up
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Assembly is expected to pass a bill opposed by anti-abortion groups that would broaden birth control access. The bill up for vote Thursday would allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptive patches and birth control…
Morning Update 11-7-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Early Morning Fire Displaces Duluth Family
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth Family waking up dealing with $75,000 in damage to their home after an early morning fire. Fire crews responded around 2:30 a.m. this morning to the home located at 1401 East 10th Street in Duluth.…
Area High School Girls Participate In Sonia Kovalesky Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Area high school girls gathered at UWS for the third annual Sonia Kovalesky Day. Kovalesky was a Russian Mathematician who made a number of contributions to the subject. Roughly thirty girls from…
Glensheen Gets Ready For Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. - Glensheen Mansion is closed this week to deck the halls with Christmas decorations. This year's tour will feature the spirit of the lights display that once lived on the lawn of Marcia…
UMD Graphic Design Students Learn To Be More Inclusive
DULUTH, Minn. - A UMD graphic design class partnered with the Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss to learn how to be more inclusive when designing. Lifehouse staff stopped by the classroom to present to students…
Red Kettle Kick-Off Begins
DULUTH, Minn.- Folks got a sneak peak at Bentleyville USA before their official opening. It was also the Salvation Army's Red Kettle season kickoff and toy and food giveaway. People of all ages…
Randorf Reacts To 3rd District City Council Victory
DULUTH, Minn. - Last night Roz Randorf also claimed victory over the 3rd District City Council Seat. The newcomer overtook Threesa O'Hallora-Johnson by a ten percent margin in the race. Randorf says her team also…
Janet Kennedy Becomes First African American Council Member
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday night, history was made as Janet Kennedy became the first African American to be elected to the Duluth City Council. The third time was the charm for Kennedy as she had…
Voter Turnout at 34 Percent
DULUTH, Minn.- Meanwhile, the Duluth City Clerk tells us voter turnout was pretty much the same as four years ago - at about 34%. Turnout in 2015 for the mayoral election was about 33%.…
A STEM Program At The 148th Fighter Wing Expands
DULUTH, Minn. - The 148th Fighter Wing celebrated the groundbreaking of a new expansion project. Starbase Minnesota, which is a non–profit youth program that educates students about science, technology, engineering and math, will…
Humane Society of Burnett County Opens New Shelter
WEBSTER, Wis. - The Humane Society of Burnett County in Webster recently opened a brand new shelter building. Staff tell us the new facility allows them to provide better care to…
Ambulance Crew Injured in Central Entrance Crash
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to a crash involving an ambulance Wednesday morning near the intersection of Central Entrance and Blackman Avenue. Authorities say the ambulance was traveling up Central Entrance with lights and…
UPDATE: Another Warrant Issued for Duluth Man Who Started Synagogue Fire
Update: DULUTH, Minn. – According to authorities, Matthew Amiot, 36, was located and arrested Tuesday night. Police say Amiot was arrested around 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday and was admitted to a local hospital. It is unknown at this time why…
Midday Update 11-6-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Wisconsin Assembly to Attempt First Overrides in 11 Years
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Assembly plans to attempt the first veto overrides in 11 years, targeting three partial budget vetoes by Gov. Tony Evers. The Republican-controlled Assembly plans to vote on the veto overrides on Thursday. Republicans don't…
Special Report: Professionals Helping Prepare For, Study Different Aspects of Grief
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s a topic many shy away from, talking about what happens after we lose a loved one, and are left to live in the physical world without…
St. Luke's Holiday Sale Raising Funds for Volunteer Service Guild
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Luke’s Volunteer Service Guild’s Annual Holiday Sale, Bake Sale and Raffle is happening Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8 in the St. Luke’s Hospital Gift…
Duluth Police Officer on Administrative Leave for Alleged Impaired Driving
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth Police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for impaired driving last month. Authorities say off-duty officer Daryl Diver, 48, was stopped by Duluth Police on October 28 around 10:00 p.m.…
Northland General Election Results
Below are the up to date results to the key races in Tuesday's Northland General Elections Duluth Mayor Emily Larson (I) - 13,340 63.3% David Nolle - 7,509 35.8% Duluth Council Member at Large (Elect 2) Arik Forsman (I) -…
