Vigil Held for Missing Northland Woman Sheila St. Clair
DULUTH, Minn.- It's been four years since 48-year-old Sheila St. Clair of Duluth went missing, and Duluth Police say the case is still open. Today the members of the indigenous community and…
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Annual Library Sale This Weekend in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The Superior Public Library is hosting its annual book sale fundraiser today and tomorrow. Throughout the year the public has been donating items for the sale including not only books. This year…
Ordean Building Sold for $1.2 Million, No Change for Tenants
DULUTH, Minn.- The Ordean Building on Superior Street in Downtown Duluth is changing owners. The Ordean Foundation has sold the building to local professional real estate company Titanium Partners LLC. Officials with the…
Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Jail in College Admissions Scandal
BOSTON, Mass.-"Desperate Housewives'' star Felicity Huffman says she takes full responsibility for her role in the college admissions scandal and deserves her punishment. A federal judge in Boston sentenced the actress on Friday to 14 days in prison, a $30,000…
Wisconsin Republicans Have no Plans to Cancel Primary
MADISON, Wis.-The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party says there are no plans to cancel the presidential primary in the state next year. Wisconsin GOP Chairman Andrew Hitt said Thursday that he has not received any pressure from the Republican…
Midday Update 9-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 13, 2019.
R. Kelly a No-Show in Court on Minnesota Solicitation Charge
MINNEAPOLIS-Singer R. Kelly was a no-show for an initial court appearance in a Minnesota case in which he is accused of offering a 17-year-old girl $200 to take off her clothes and dance in 2001. Kelly, who is jailed in…
Organizers, Athletes Prepare for 2019 North Shore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - It takes a village and year round dedication to make the North Shore Inline Marathon a success every year. Race Director Mike Ward stopped by FOX 21…
2019 Gitche Gumee Wedding Show Happening Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you a bride or groom-to-be? If so, the perfect is event is happening in Duluth Sunday, September 15. The Gitche Gumee Wedding Show is taking place from…
Interested in Finnish Culture? You Won't Want to Miss this Musical Performance
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m., the United Protestant Church in Duluth in partnership with the Finlandia Foundation Northland Chapter, are set to host a Finnish concert featuring…
Family: Eddie Money, 'Two Tickets to Paradise' Singer, Dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-The family of rock star Eddie Money says he died Friday at age 70. The husky-voiced, blue collar performer was known for such hits as "Two Tickets to Paradise'' and "Take Me Home Tonight.'' In 1987, he received a…
Morning Update 9-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, September 13, 2019.
St. Luke's Nurses Vote 'Overwhelmingly' To Allow Strike
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's nurses voted late on Thursday night to allow a strike after weeks of stalled negotiations. The nurses are concerned about staffing levels and they want both paid time off and…
Preparations Underway for Inline Skating Marathon
TWO HARBORS, MN - The 24th Annual Inline Skating Marathon will get underway this Satuday. To kick things off, there will be an expo on Friday at the DECC, along with "Skatefest" followed by the…
Catalyst Content Festival to Bring Hundreds of TV Executives, Creators to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - In October, the Catalyst Content Festival will bring a hundred TV executives and hundreds more producers from Hollywood to Downtown Duluth. At the festival, people will watch never-before-seen shows made all around…
Aunty's Child Care Opening Doors in Lakeside
DULUTH, Minn. - Aunty's Child Care is finally opening its doors after years of planning in Lakeside neighborhood in Duluth. They moved into what used to be the East Duluth Church of Christ.…
Remaining Safe On Powersport Vehicles
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some of the best athletes in motorsports and powersports were in Superior Thursday stressing the concerns of being safe on off-road vehicles. One out of every five all-terrain vehicles fatalities is under…
Essentia Health Treated Two Patients With Lung Issues Likely Caused By Vaping
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two people in the Northland have been treated for lung issues earlier this summer that may have been caused by vaping, according to Essentia Health, which treated the patients. Essentia Health was not able to share the…
Grandma's 44th Annual Oktoberfest Gets Underway
DULUTH, MN - Grandma's 44th annual Oktoberfest kicked off this afternoon with a ceremonial keg tapping and live music. Grandma's is also working with the Duluth Oktober Festival at Bayfront Park this weekend to give…
Two Harbors Wastewater Treatment Plant Seeking Upgrades
TWO HARBORS, MN - The wastewater treatment plant in Two Harbors is looking to get $20 million in upgrades. On Thursday morning, Two Harbors city leaders met with the senate and capitol…
WLSSD Seeks State Bonding Money to Fund Renewable Energy Project
DULUTH, Minn. - A renewable energy project at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) in Duluth could mean big savings for the organization and for customers. WLSSD officials met with Minnesota State Senators,…
Environmentalists, tribe challenge PolyMet wetlands permit
MINNEAPOLIS-Several environmental groups and a Native American tribe have gone to court to challenge a permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in Minnesota. The lawsuits filed in federal court Tuesday say the…
Convicted Sex Offender Moves to Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn.-A convicted sex offender has moved into Virginia. Police say Joseph Goerdt, 38, “engaged in sexual contact with known female children and a teen. Contact included penetration. Goerdt took advantage of a child’s disability and used force against another.…
Duluth Timber Industry Leader Passes Away
DULUTH, Minn.-A leader in the timber industry has passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. Wayne E. Brandt, 61, died in Duluth on Sept. 12 just ahead of his 62nd birthday. Brandt's career was a mix of politics and advocacy, beginning…
Event on the Iron Range to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
VIRGINIA, Minn. - On Saturday, September 14, you're invited to come together and help raise awareness for suicide prevention on the Iron Range. Event organizer Dano Zebro stopped by FOX…
Flavors of Fall Debut at Larsmont Cottages Ledge Rock Grille
LARSMONT, Minn. - In this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s Brett Scott is in the kitchen with Chef Richard Selz from Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages. Chef Richard is preparing Finnish Meatballs served…
Midday Update 9-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 12, 2019.
St. Luke's Nurses Hold Strike Vote Today
DULUTH, Minn.-After weeks of negotiations, St. Luke's nurses are voting on whether to strike today. Rick Fuentes, a representative from the Minnesota Nurses Association, told Fox 21 that nurses will be voting until 10 p.m. tonight. He said that if…
Minnesota and Wisconsin Not Among States Settling with Purdue Pharma
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the state is not among those that have reached a tentative settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over the opioids epidemic. The tentative deal between Purdue, thousands of local governments and more…
Morning Update 9-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 12, 2019.
