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Flooding Washes Away Roads in Carlton County

CLEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Multiple roads are washed out and closed in Carlton County, including County Road 8, which also washed out during last year's flooding. Stony Brook rose feet in a…

Minnesota House to Open Mini-Session on Wednesday in Winona

WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Members of the Minnesota House will gather in Winona and other southeastern Minnesota communities Wednesday for a three-day mini-session. More than 100 lawmakers from both parties have registered. They'll participate in tours and informational field hearings…

Update: Suspicious Device Removed From Tower Avenue, Roads Reopened

UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, its has been determined the possible explosive device found near the new Fire Department Headquarters was inactive. The device was described as having no wires or firing mechanism inside. Authorities did say that…

Suspect Allegedly Cut Father With Knife After Trying to Steal Son's Toys

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- According to the Virginia Police Department, a father was allegedly cut on the finger by a man named Aaron Hendrickson who was trying to steal his son's toys. The incident happened on September 26th on First Avenue…

Synagogue Fire Suspect Arrested in Superior

DULUTH, Minn. – The homeless man charged with starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire last month was located and arrested Monday night in Superior. According to reports, a Superior police officer responded to a McDonalds on Tower Avenue where Amiot…

Minnesota Regulators Restart Line 3 Pipeline Review Process

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota utility regulators have unfrozen the approval process for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state. The Public Utilities…

Midday Update 10-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

LIVE: Mayor Paine: Credible Bomb Threat at New Superior Fire Hall

UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, a possible homemade explosive device was found on the sidewalk in the 3000 Block of Tower Avenue just north of the Superior Fire Department Headquarters around 9:13 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Superior Police…

Federal Judge Rejects Challenges to PolyMet Land Swap

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has rejected challenges by several environmental groups to a land swap needed for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen dismissed the four challenges late Monday. She ruled…

Iron Range Pasty Festival Coming to Mt. Iron Community Center

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Pasty lovers, rejoice! The First Annual Iron Range Pasty Festival is happening at the Mountain Iron Community Center on October 5 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. There will be…

Evers to Move Date of Wisconsin's Special Congressional Vote

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers plans to change the date of the special election for an open congressional state after being alerted by the U.S. Department of Justice that the dates he set last week violated federal…

Morning Update 10-1-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Essentia Health Purchases Five Downtown Duluth Properties

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health has purchased five downtown Duluth properties located near its downtown medical campus. According to a recent press release, Essentia purchased two duplexes, one triplex and two small apartment buildings in the 300 Block of East…

Duluth School Board Appoints new Member to At Large Seat

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School Board voted Monday night to appoint Dr. Kelly Durick Eder to the vacant At Large seat. The board says they interviewed 17 individuals for the seat in a four hour long public meeting. Dr.…

Police Arrest Mother in Wisconsin Counterfeit Vaping Case

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have arrested the mother of two Wisconsin brothers accused of illegally manufacturing vaping cartridges with THC oil. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Courtney Huffhines faces charges that include possessing and manufacturing THC, but…

Knowing Your Neighbors: The Benefits of Himalayan Salt Right in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn.- Kept in the back room of Epic Nutrition is a little piece of the Himalayas right here in the Northland. "It's a really cool different thing that's here in Cloquet," said…

Check Presented to Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge received a large donation from the founders of the Breezy Point 5K race to aid in their efforts to help people suffering from addiction in the Northland.…

"Christmas for the Homeless" Event needs Donations

Christmas is more than 60 days away. Organizers behind the "Christmas for the homeless" event are now looking for donations to help the less fortunate, who usually don't receive much around the holidays. A full…

Reconstruction Wrap-Up and Other Big Events to Happen in Duluth in October

DULUTH, Minn.- Among several construction projects just getting started in the Northland, phase two of Superior Street reconstruction is getting ready to enter what should be its final month. The project is supposed to…

Castle Danger Brewery Hits 'Growler Cap'

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Growler sales are coming to a halt for the rest of the year at Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors. It's all because of a Minnesota state law that says once…

Wisconsin Residents React to Overnight Flooding

FOXBORO, Wis. - Several roads across Douglas County had to be shut down because of high water. "Two or three that remain closed. That's for culvert related failure," Interim Emergency Management Director, Dave Sletten says.…

Businesses Evacuated After Gas Line Break in Duluth Heights Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn. -- Several businesses in and around the Burning Tree Plaza in Duluth were evacuated Monday evening after a gas line break, according to a city spokesperson. Haines Road was shut down, along with parts of Matterhorn Drive and…

Super One Customers Can Grab Groceries and Get a Flu Shot At Participating Store Locations

Essentia Health is partnering with super one foods to offer in–store flu shots at locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Customers visiting super one on Oakes Avenue in superior had their chance…

Scott Walker's son Decides Against run for Congress

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The 25-year-old son of former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has decided against a run for Congress. Matt Walker posted on Twitter Monday that he would not run to replace…

Former UMD Coach Shannon Miller Accepts Reduced Award

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller has accepted the reduced monetary award of $750,000 in emotional damages. Miller was awarded $3 million in emotional damages earlier this year but U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz cut that…