"The Haunt" at Poplar Golf Course
POPLAR, Wisc. --Â 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…
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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.…
Wildwoods in Duluth Temporarily Closed Due to DNR Permitting Issue
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland’s only wildlife rehabilitation center is currently closed for rehab and triage services, meaning countless animals can no longer receive care at the facility located along West Arrowhead Road…
Morning 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.
Pence Making 2 Wisconsin Stops to Tout Trade Deal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence is making a pair of stops in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin to tout a pending trade agreement with Mexico and…
Minnesota Court of Appeals Weighs Challenges to PolyMet Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday on challenges by environmentalists and the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa to the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The groups want to overturn decisions by…
Northland Tree Services Busy After Storms
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday's storm brought high winds, which tore much of the Northland apart and ripped trees from their roots, which crashed onto houses, garages, and cars. The owner of Duluth Tree Service said he…
Wind Gusts Don't Stop Bayfront Tree Workers
DULUTH, Minn.- Wind gusts weren't as bad as they were yesterday in Duluth, but gusts did exceed forty miles per hour, which didn't stop workers from putting up the lights on the Christmas tree…
Life House Celebrates New Expansion
DULUTH, Minn.- Life House in Duluth which provides homeless and street youth from ages 14-24 with support, housing, and a safe alternative opened it's doors today to it's new space called the Annex. The future…
Storm Damage Being Assessed in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is assessing damage to the already torn-apart Lakewalk from previous storms and Brighton Beach, however the newly redesigned Lakewalk behind Fitger's held up as designed. The…
Parking Lots, Sidewalks and More Flood on Barker's Island
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The storm affected more than just Duluth. Across the bridge in Superior, a section of Barker's Island got flooded. Parking lots, sidewalks, and more were drowned in water, along with the big…
Authorities Investigating Duluth Window and Door Business
DULUTH, Minn.- If you feel you haven't gotten the service you paid for from local business: Hicks Window and Door, you are asked to contact the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's office and…
Salvation Army Hosts 16th Annual Energy Expo
DULUTH, Minn.- The 16th annual energy saving awareness expo was held Tuesday afternoon at the Salvation Army. People in attendance were able to meet with local agencies to see how they could save on energy…
Local Non-Profits Receive Bike Fest Donations
DULUTH, Minn. - It's all thanks to Kraus–Anderson Construction. The organization has run the Duluth Bike Festival for the past six years in August. All the money raised from that event was presented Tuesday morning. Members…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Diamond Tool Reunion
DULUTH, Minn.- Twenty-five years ago this month, Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Company in West Duluth closed its doors. And last week, co-workers gathered to celebrate, and catch up with one another. Diamond Tool's former office…
Rising Lake Levels Causes Concern
DULUTH, Minn. - In the last three years major storms have come through the Twin Ports around this time. And now lake levels have become much of a problem. A professor at the University…
Storm Causes Power Outages Across the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - About 10,000 customer went without power at the height of Monday's storm. Minnesota Power staff say they called in extra crews and they worked through the night to help restore the…
Hundred-Year-Olds Celebrated in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians who are a hundred years old or older were celebrated at the Northland Senior Expo at the DECC. Five centenarians celebrated their birthdays together in the company of family and friends.…
Park Pointers Concerned as Flooding Strikes Again
DULUTH, Minn. - Park Point residents are concerned as flooding in and around their homes and businesses becomes more common. "It does seem to be happening like clockwork and that's an alarming frequency,"…
Spirit Lake Marina Feels the Impacts Of Monday's Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - Canal Park isn't the only area hit hard by yesterday's storm. Spirit Lake Marina endured some flooding from the St. Louis River. This entire pier was flooded with water…
Police: Duluth Window and Door Business Under Investigation
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth business is under investigation by local law enforcement after receiving reports from customers who allege they paid the business for work that was never completed. According to the Duluth Police Department and St. Louis County…
Study Finds Ruffed Grouse Can Survive West Nile Virus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Test results from the first year of a study indicate that ruffed grouse in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan can survive the West Nile virus. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday reported that samples…
National Guard Probing Whistleblower's Reprisal Allegations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The National Guard is investigating allegations that Wisconsin commanders are trying to force a sergeant out of the service after he complained about sexual misconduct in his unit. Wisconsin Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jay Ellis'…
Midday Update 10-22-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Morning Update 10-22-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Jimmy Carter Hospitalized After Fall at Georgia Home
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized after a fall at his home in Plains, Georgia. A statement from The Carter Center says Jimmy suffered "a minor pelvic fracture'' on Monday, but remains in good…
DNR: New Record For Catch-And-Release Muskie
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a huge muskie caught on Lake Vermilion is a new catch-and-release record. The DNR said Monday the 57 inch muskie weighed…
