Midday Update 10-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 24, 2019.
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Partial Proceeds of New Movie to Benefit John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - "We're trying to use the movie to help out others," said Brian Presley, actor, producer, and director of "The Great Alaskan Race." Presley is making a few stops…
Going Bananas For Acai Bowls
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection Fox 21's Brittney Merlot goes "bananas" for the Peanut Butter Acai Bowl at The Juice Pharm. Blending acai berries, a Brazilian "superfruit" with a variety…
Douglas County Historical Society Celebrates Ratification of Prohibition Amendment
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It was back on January 16, 1919 when the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending the increasingly unpopular nationwide prohibition of alcohol. On Friday, October 25, the Douglas County…
Former Duluth Dentist Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The former owner of a Duluth dental practice in Duluth has pleaded guilty to tax fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Gary Hedin failed to file required tax returns and pay employment taxes for the tax…
Former UMD Coach Files Lawsuits Against University of Minnesota Board of Regents
DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Cross Country Track and Field Head Coach, Joanna Warmington, filed two lawsuits against the University Of Minnesota Board Of Regents earlier this week claiming the University “violated Warmington’s due process” and defamed her character and…
Morning Update 10-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 24, 2019.
More Than 5,000 Cited for Using Cellphones While Driving
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State officials say more than 5,000 citations have been issued to drivers in Minnesota since a hands-free law took affect in August. The new law makes it illegal to use a cellphone while driving. Department…
Lights on Afterschool Rally Raises Awareness for Afternoon Programming
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of people gathered at Bayfront Festival Park under the lights of Bentleyville in Duluth to celebrate the importance of after school programs for children. Wednesday around the country thousands of others…
Community Conference Identifies Duluth Health Needs
DULUTH, Minn. - Organizations from across the region came together at Clyde Iron Works to discuss the biggest health challenges in Duluth. According to a community assessment, the biggest needs to address are mental health…
Essentia Health Offers Community Booth Flu Shot Clinics
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health and Super One Foods partnered up to offer in-store flu shot clinics. People 19 years and older could get the shot, with the clinic also having high dose shots available…
Edison Charter, North Star Academy Take a Stand Against Bullying
DULUTH, Minn.- National statistics show, 1 out of 4 teens is bullied, and 5.4 million students stay home on any given day because they are afraid of being bullied. This is why, two Duluth…
Beer Collaboration to Help Disabled Veterans
DULUTH, Minn.- You will soon be able to enjoy a new brew in Duluth, while helping disabled military veterans in the Northland. It's happening at Canal Park Brewery. The company has partnered with 'Lake Superior…
Howl-O-Ween Celebrated at Bent Paddle Benefiting Animal Allies
DULUTH, Minn. - Costumed dogs took over the Bent Paddle Porch for Doggie Paddle's Howl-O-Ween in support of Animal Allies. Pups big and small gathered on the patio to meet each other while their owners…
More Complaints Coming Forward Regarding Hicks Window and Door
DULUTH, Minn. - More customers are coming forward believing they have been a victim of fraud by Hicks Window and Door in Duluth. The St. Louis County Sheriff's office says they believe the total amount paid by customers who have…
The Soo Line Locomotive Sold Back To The Lake Superior Railroad Museum
DULUTH, Minn. -The Soo Line Locomotive is now once again owned by the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. More than a year ago the locomotive was sold to the City of Eau Claire for…
Carr's Hobbies Shop Will Soon Close It's Doors
DULUTH, Minn. - Carr's Hobbies shop in Lincoln Park is getting closer to the end of its days for being the go to spot to find memorabilia items and antiques. For 50 years…
Experts Talk About Water Health and Forest Connections
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Water health and forest ecosystems can go hand and hand. And today forest experts stopped by the Lake Superior Estuarine to learn about that connection. About a dozen participants learned how…
Halloween Costumes Flying off the Shelves at Local Stores
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland stores are busy with people shopping for their Halloween costumes. Staff at Ragstock in Downtown Duluth tell us October is their busiest month because of Halloween. This year, some of…
Union Gospel Mission Gives Winter Clothes to the Community
DULUTH, Minn. - With cold temperatures moving into the Northland, Union Gospel Mission is making sure Duluthians have proper winter clothes. On Wednesday, the organization held their first warm coat giveaway this season. Thousands…
Authorities Investigating Damage to South Ridge School, Believed to be Gunshot
NEW INDEPENDENCE TWP., Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating damage at South Ridge School when it was found that a window had been shot at. Deputies were dispatched to the school gymnasium just before…
PolyMet Opponents Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Mine Permits
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals is deciding whether to grant requests by opponents of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine to cancel two of its most important permits and order further proceedings. Ann Cohen, representing several…
Update: Missing Wisconsin Teen Located Safe, According to Mother
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – A missing teenager was located safe Wednesday, according to her mother, Susie Moss. Family members along with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office earlier asked for the public’s help in locating Alayna Moss, 16, who had been…
76-Year-Old Minnesota Man Survives Home Explosion
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Officials are investigating a home explosion in Paynesville, Minnesota that - amazingly - left a man with only minor injuries. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, at…
County Building Re-Opened in Virginia Following Reports of Potential Gas Leak
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The St. Louis County Government Services Center building in Virginia has re-opened following an evacuation Wednesday morning due to a possible gas leak. In a recent press release officials…
"The Haunt" at Poplar Golf Course
POPLAR, Wisc. -- A small Wisconsin town is now hosting local screams, "The Haunt"! In this week's Great Outdoors Fox 21's Brittney Merlot takes us inside at Poplar Golf Course, to experience…
Midday Update 10-23-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
DNR Board Approves E. Coli Water Regulations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources board has approved new regulations that change how the department measures bacterial contamination in water bodies. Currently the DNR measures the amount of fecal coliform in water bodies to determine…
Trump Says Turkey Calls Cease-Fire 'Permanent'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Turkey has informed the U.S. it will make "permanent'' a five-day cease-fire in Syria. In response, he says he's directing the lifting of economic sanctions on Turkey.…
Duluth Pack Hosting 6th Annual Ladies Night
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Pack will be hosting its 6th annual Ladies Night in-store retail event at their Canal Park retail location on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.…
