Midday Update 10-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
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Time Arc Theatre Presents "You'll Find it at Roth's"
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Time Arc Theatre is proud to present its latest production of, "You'll Find it at Roth's." The production will take center stage at the Empire Building (1208…
New Business Looks to be Twin Ports Only Pet Uber Service
DULUTH, Minn. - Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed in popularity with people over the past few years, but what about transportation for pets? Now one Northland resident has brainstormed an idea, and…
Wisconsin has Widest Achievement Gap on Nation's Report Card
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap between black and white students of any state based on results of a test known as the nation's report card. The National Assessment of Educational Progress test results released Wednesday…
Morning Update 10-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
Minnesota ACT Scores Tops in High Participating States
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota hangs on to its top spot for student scores on the ACT college entrance exam in states where nearly all high school seniors take the test. According to test results released Wednesday, Minnesota students had a…
Escaped Inmate Recaptured in Wadena
WADENA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have caught up with the inmate who escaped in central Minnesota while he was being taken to court. Police say 34-year-old Ryan Petro was apprehended in Wadena Tuesday afternoon. He had been on the run…
Great Outdoors: Learning Archery Indoors with Duluth Parks and Rec
DULUTH, Minn.- If you've ever wanted to play Robin Hood or Green Arrow, you can do so once a month, as Duluth Parks and Recreation now offers archery at $5 a person. The sound of…
Prep Work Begins for Taco Bell on London Road
DULUTH, Minn.- After sitting vacant for more than a year, the former BP Gas Station on London Road in Duluth is moving closer to becoming a Taco Bell. Bulldozers could be seen digging on…
Safe Haven Hosts Open House to Raise Awareness About Resources
DULUTH, Minn. - Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth held an open house to raise awareness about the resources they offer to help victims involved in domestic violence. One in four women…
Quilting for a Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn.- Since April, members of the Northern Lights Machine Quilters Guild brought a quilt block they never finished to their monthly meeting, and since then everyone has taken one home to work on. Fast…
Fall Market Brings Duluth Vendors Together
DULUTH, Minn.- People looking for small goodies and sweet treats can buy some from a handful of local vendors who have set up shop at the Holiday Center in Duluth. This is the second year…
Proposed Bag Fee Ordinance Will Now Exclude Paper Bags
DULUTH, Minn. - The proposed ordinance that would require business to charge customers five cents for single use bags will now exclude paper bags. The Duluth City Council voted on to amend the original ordinance. The exclusion was proposed by…
UMD Becomes 'Boo-MD' for Halloween
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD's Kirby Ballroom was crawling with little monsters, superheroes, and princesses as kids got to play dress up with college students who are kids at heart to celebrate Halloween. This is the…
Spirit Mountain Job Fair Drawing Snow Lovers for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is getting ready for the snowy season with a series of job fairs. The season typically begins in mid-November. They are looking for ski instructors and people who love…
How to Trick or Treat Safely from Duluth Police
DULUTH, Minn.- With Halloween just days away, the Duluth Police Department has some tips and tricks for being safe, while being scary. Officers are reminding families to have younger kids travel in a group…
Duluth International Airport Sees Large Passenger Increase
DULUTH, Minn.- Leadership at the Duluth International Airport say they've seen passenger numbers grow by 15% between July to September. The addition of American Airlines service to Chicago helped contribute to a 14% increase this…
Carlton County Attorney Says Officer Justified In Shooting Suspect
CARLTON CO., Minn. -- A sergeant with the Carlton County Sheriff's Office who shot a suspect while trying to arrest him has been justified in using deadly force, the Carlton County attorney said on Tuesday. Back on July 29th, Sgt.…
'Crush' the Snapping Turtle Teaches Lessons at the Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn. - Twice a week, Crush, the Great Lakes Aquarium's resident snapping turtle, gets fed to help teach humans about the turtle. The 50-pound common snapping turtle is at least 50 years old and…
Suspect in Fatal Downtown Duluth Shooting Found Guilty of Murder
DULUTH, Minn. – The suspect accused of shooting and killing a Duluth man outside of a downtown bar in 2018 has been found guilty of murder. On Tuesday afternoon, a jury of six men…
City Council Approves Zoning Changes To Make Building Tiny Homes Easier
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City leaders are hoping to expand the use of tiny homes to address the ongoing housing shortage. On Monday the Duluth city council approved a zoning change which will…
Superior Invests in New Snow Removal Equipment
SUPERIOR, Wis. - New snow plows have arrived in Superior just in time for winter. The city spent nearly a million dollars on the trucks and a new chemical compound used for…
Celebrate Your Furry Friends this National Cat Day
DULUTH, Minn.- October 29 is a special day to recognize so furry friends in the Northland– it's National Cat Day! Although it is a fun day to celebrate our pets, it's also a…
Early Voting Now Open in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Early voting is now open in Duluth for next week's municipal elections. Now through Monday, November 4th, voters have two places to cast their ballot early: At Duluth City Hall and…
Folks In West Duluth Wants Lights Turned Back on In Former Kmart Parking Lot
DULUTH, Minn. - The former West Duluth Kmart building has sat vacant for about a year. Now he building's surrounding parking lot is raising concerns for being too dark for people to…
Driver in Fatal West Duluth Hit-and-Run Pleads Guilty
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of fatally hitting and killing 30-year-old Peter Seppanen with his Jeep earlier this year pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. According to court records, 30-year-old Stanley Brown pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide…
Level 3 Predatory Offender Moving to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is releasing information to the public regarding a Level 3 predatory offender moving to Duluth. Authorities say Willie James Vaughn-Bey, 57, is moving to the vicinity of the 1700 Block of East Superior…
Burglary Suspect Arrested Again
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary after being released as he awaits trial for previous burglary arrests at multiple businesses in Lincoln Park. Police conducted a search warrant at 25-year-old…
Police Patrolling Schools After Inmate Escape
WADENA, Minn. (AP) - Extra police officers are patrolling a central Minnesota school district after a jail inmate escaped as he was being taken to court. The Wadena-Deer Creek Public School District says all doors to the schools have been…
Midday Update 10-29-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
