New Smoke Shop Opens in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new Smoke Shop opened up on Tower Avenue in Superior at the beginning of September. The new store is called Super Smoke Shop and it has one of the largest selections of goods in the Twin…
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First Annual 'Biz Bash' Encourages Networking and Fun
DULUTH, Minn. - A first-of-its-kind "Biz Bash," encouraging business owners to network and build a stronger business community, was held on Tuesday at the Clyde Iron Malting Building. More than 20 businesses from around…
City is Helping Business Owners and Developers Learn More About City Building Codes
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is inviting developers and business owners to join their new Coffee and Conversation series to learn more about building code requirements. The upcoming series is geared towards those…
Northeast Regional Corrections Center Seeks State Funding for Facility Improvements
SAGINAW, Minn - The Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw is seeking more funding from the state to help make improvements to their campus. Today they gave a special tour to several state…
UWS Celebrates Constitution Day with Trivia Game
SUPERIOR, Wis. - September 17th is Constitution Day, and annual holiday recognizing the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, students and staff celebrated with a Constitution trivia game. They were…
People Work to 'Unmask' Traumatic Brain Injuries in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - About 2.5 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year in the United States. On Tuesday, people made masks at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, depicting how they've been…
Elk Illegally Killed in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. - Authorities are on the lookout in Sawyer County after someone shot and killed an elk illegally there. Police say the elk was killed sometime between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00…
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Line 3 Pipeline Challenges
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to take up challenges by tribal and conservation groups to the environmental review of Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.…
State Health Officials Investigate State Fair E. coli Outbreak, 11 People Sick
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Health officials say at least 11 people got sick with E. coli infections after visiting the Minnesota State Fair this summer. The Minnesota Department of Health says six of the ill people were hospitalized, and…
Duluth, Cloquet Wendy’s Closes Its Doors
DULUTH, Minn. – The Wendy’s fast food restaurants located on London Road in Duluth and in Cloquet have permanently closed their doors. According to the Wendy’s manager at the London Road restaurant, a local Burger King franchisee has purchased both…
Midday Update 9-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
University Developing Faster Test for Fatal Deer Disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - With Minnesota's archery deer season underway, hunters in the state's hot zones for chronic wasting disease are figuring out where to drop off the heads of their deer for testing. The science for detecting the…
Violent Robbery Videos Go Viral Amid Police Shortage in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CNN) – Cameras caught a violent robbery committed in broad daylight in downtown Minneapolis. Authorities say it’s part of a pattern of increased crime in the city that many say…
UPDATE: Threat Evacuates Some University of St. Thomas Buildings
UPDATE: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The University of St. Thomas has given the all clear after several buildings were evacuated on its St. Paul campus following a bomb threat. The university tweeted the four buildings evacuated have been search…
Spicy or Mild? Head of the Lakes United Way Hosting Annual Chili Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn. - Head of the Lakes United Way is happy to be spilling the beans on the 28th annual Chili Cook-Off happening Thursday, September 19 from 5 - 7…
Morning Update 9-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
Lawyer: Ex-Wisconsin Nurse to Plead Guilty to Hurting Babies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A defense attorney says a former Wisconsin nurse is prepared to plead guilty to hurting infants in a Madison hospital's intensive care unit. Forty-three-year-old Christopher Kaphaem faces 19 felony child abuse counts involving nine infants. WKOW-TV…
Republican Fitzgerald Announces Run for Congress
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is running for Congress to succeed retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. Fitzgerald announced his bid Tuesday on WISN-AM. He is the first…
One Dead, One Arrested After Car Went Into Kettle River
WILLOW RIVER, Minn – A 47-year-old male from the Pine County area died after the car he was a passenger in went into Kettle River near Willow River on Monday. Authorities say they received reports of a vehicle in the…
Lake Superior Zoo Teaches Toddlers About Animals
DULUTH, Minn.- Each week, the Lake Superior Zoo hosts a group of toddlers to learn all about animals. During the program, the little ones are told stories and participate in activities like using a…
Service Center Provides One Stop Shop For Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. - "For the Vietnam veterans and those that lived through the draft, they answered the call," Virginia Veteran Service Officer, Tyler Behnke says. There are just under 18,000 veterans in St. Louis County…
New Superior Fire Chief Taking Over in October
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Battalion Chief Scott Gordon is a couple weeks away from taking over as fire chief of the Superior Fire Department. He is taking the reigns from current Chief Steve Panger who…
Getting Eclectic about Electric Vehicles at Duluth's First Show and Tell Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's first ever Electric Vehicle Show and Tell was held at the electric car charging lot near Endion Station. The event showcased a range of electric vehicles, including Teslas, Chevy Volts,…
St. Luke's Nurses Vote to Strike, Hospital Says Could Cause Reduced Services
DULUTH, Minn.- Nurses with St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth have voted to strike after months of failed negotiations with hospital administration. The strike is set for October 3rd, and in the meantime a…
Homeless Man Charged in Adas Israel Synagogue Fire
DULUTH, Minn.- A 36–year–old Duluth homeless man, is now charged with starting the fire that destroyed the historic Adas Israel Synagogue in downtown Duluth one week ago. The charges don't…
State Patrol: Driver Passes Out From Drug Use, Crosses Into Opposite Lane
ITASCA CO., Minn -- A 19 year-old man passed out while driving after using drugs on Monday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. He was driving north on Highway 38 in the Deer Lake Unorganized Territory. After the man…
New Trail Work Begins at Ely's Peak
DULUTH, Minn. - New trail work has begun at Ely's Peak near Gary New Duluth. It is all part of a volunteering project with employees at National Bank of Commerce. The bike trail is…
Grant Secured for New Breathing Apparatus at Superior Fire Department
SUPERIOR, Wis. - As current Superior Fire Department Chief Steve Panger is set to retire at the end of September, he was able to secure a FEMA grant for new breathing equipment. The…
UMD Students Get Opportunity To Meet With Future Employers
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been a big day fro UMD students looking to make some professional connections. They got the chance to meet with employers about possible internships and job opportunities. Everyone from freshmen…
New Way To Eliminate Drug Epidemic
DULUTH, Minn.- To cut back on the current drug epidemic in northeast Minnesota, the White House has announced that St. Louis County has been approved a part of the existing High Intensity Drug Trafficking…
