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…
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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…
Multiple Agencies Respond to Lake Superior Water Rescue
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a water emergency Monday morning after a small motor boat capsized in Lake Superior. According to reports, Marine 19 and Marine 1 were dispatched to the Minnesota side of the Wisconsin…
Third Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. – A third person has been formally charged in connection to last week’s fatal West Duluth shooting. Amber Rose Louise Forrest, 29, has been charged with one count of Aiding An Offender as an accomplice after the fact.…
CVS Stops Sale of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant
(AP) - CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and the store generic version after warnings by U.S. health regulators. CVS is the latest retailer to pull the heartburn tablets from store shelves. Earlier this month, the U.S.…
Midday Update 9-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 30, 2019.
Influenza Confirmed in Minnesota, St. Luke's Advises Early Flu Shot
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 80,000 Americans died, and almost one million were hospitalized due to influenza during the 2017 - 2018 flu season.…
Road Closures: Flash Flooding
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wisc. - Douglas County Highway Department has CLOSED County HWY W between HWY B & C where it crosses the Nemadji River due to high water over the road. The Township of Summit is also reporting to Emergency…
Wis. Rep. Milroy Announces He Will not Run For Congress
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. - Democratic State Rep. Nick Milroy announced Monday morning that he will not run for the now vacant 7th District seat. Milroy posted on his Facebook page Monday that running for Congress is not the right choice…
Update: One Dead in Lake Superior Water Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. – One person is dead and two others are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized into the frigid waters of Lake Superior at the end of Park Point during…
Boy, 9, Takes Wrong Turn on 5K Race, Wins 10K Race Instead
SARTELL, Minn. (AP) - It took 9-year-old Kade Lovell longer than expected to finish his 5K race, but only because he was busy accidentally winning a separate 10K race. Lovell's mother became worried when he didn't cross the finish line…
Craft, Vendor Expo Coming to Miners Memorial Building in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. – Art, entertainment, food and fun is coming to the Miners Memorial Building Saturday and Sunday, October 5 - 6. Saturday hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours: 10:00…
Morning Update 9-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, September 30, 2019.
Husky Gets Approval to Start Superior Refinery Rebuild
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Husky Energy says it's been given approval to rebuild its oil refinery in Superior after an explosion and a series of fires last year. Husky says it will start the $400 million plan immediately with the goal…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning for dangerous swimming conditions effective immediately. The warning for Park Point beaches will continue until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. The department says the warning is for dangerous wind…
Man With 18 DUIs Gets Prison Time for Serious Injury Crash
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) - A 60-year-old Minnesota man with 18 drunken-driving convictions will serve 20 months in prison for causing a crash that seriously injured two people in 2017. Marshall A. Knoll pleaded guilty to first-degree driving while impaired in…
Lake Superior Disc Golf Community Holds Final Tournament
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Lake Superior Disc Golf Community held their final tournament of the season Sunday. They tossed around the discs at the Superior National Forest. About 30–50 people came out to the…
Castle Danger Brewery To Hold 'Growler Hiatus Hurrah' Before Reaching MN 'Growler Cap'
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Growler sales are about to come to an end for the rest of the year at Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors and may even result in cutting back positions. It's all because of a Minnesota…
Kids in Need Get Free Haircuts, Just in Time for Picture Day
DULTUH, Minn.- Back to school can be both a stressful and expensive time. Gathering school supplies, shopping for new clothes, and getting that fresh new haircut for Picture Day. So the organization A+…
Hundreds Walk to Help Grant Wishes
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of people gathered at UMD's Bagley Nature Center for a walk and run benefitting the Make-A-Wish foundation, to grant wishes for kids suffering from critical illnesses. Over $10,000 was raised…
Part of West First Street to be Changed to Two-Way Traffic
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting Monday a portion of West First Street in Duluth will begin to be changed to two-way traffic. The eight blocks between 22nd Avenue West and 30th Avenue West will be…
Railroad Street to Close in Preparation for Can of Worms Project
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting Monday, a big portion of Railroad Street will be closed for the next two weeks to replace train crossings. The closure is between 5th Avenue West by the DECC, and…
New National Dance Rule Allows Same-Sex and Gender Neutral Couples Participate in Competitions
DULUTH, Minn.- People in the dance community are celebrating a big victory this week. As of September 23, the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) changed a long–standing rule that will now allow same–sex…
Gordy's Hi-Hat Closes Doors on its 59th Season
CLOQUET, Minn.-We know a Northland Winter is on the way because Gordy's Hi–Hat in wrapped up their 59th season Sunday. The classic diner–style burger joint was packed with customers since 10 a–m and stayed…
Northlanders Protest Enbridge Line 3 in Gichi-ode' Akiing Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The battle over Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project continues. Concerned Northlanders organized a rally and protested along the shore of Lake Superior Saturday to make their voices heard. Hundreds…
Young Dancers Learn from World-Class Professionals
DULUTH, Minn.- Dancers in the Twin Ports learned from professional instructors at the DECC's "Celebration Dance" Fall convention. More than 300 dancers could attend modern dance workshops to learn routines from world–class professionals any of…
Lester River Rendezvous Hosts Thousands for Fun of All Ages
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth Autumn tradition filled Lester Park for a day filled with fun for all ages to attend. The 21st annual Lester River Rendezvous celebrates the lifestyles and folkways of the voyageurs in…
International Falls Man Remembers his Brother on a Tragic Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn.- September 28 is a tough anniversary for one Northland resident, but instead of letting it get him down, he's sharing his story in hopes of helping others in the Twin Ports. Dan Saker…
Fill-a-Truck Food Drive
DULUTH, Minn.- As winter draws near, local organizations stress the need to feed nearly a 100,000 people in Duluth every year. Union Gospel Mission of Duluth is filling trucks full of…
Fall Carnival at Stella Maris Academy
DULUTH, Minn. - The fall season was celebrated with a carnival at Stella Maris Academy in Duluth. Kids dunked their teachers and the priest in a dunk tank, enjoyed festival food, and a bounce…
