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.
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Letter Details District's Reasons For Firing Former Duluth Denfeld Principal
DULUTH, Minn. - Through a data request with the Duluth School District at a cost of 75 cents to obtain, FOX 21 was given the termination letter Wednesday of now-former Denfeld High School Principal…
Direct Support Professionals Honored in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, workers who provide services to people with disabilities are being recognized across the country, including in Duluth. There is not a shortage of direct support professionals, and that deficit is…
New Government Service Center Opens in Virginia
VIRGINIA, MN - Employees at the Northland Office Building in Virginia, Minnesota were in need of a big change. "The old building was basically a recreation hall converted to an office building, converted to a…
Gloria Dei Sympathizing with Adas Israel Congregation
DULUTH, Minn. - In the wake of the Adas Israel Congregation's fire members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is being reminded of when their place of worship was destroyed by fire three and…
Relief Coming To Duluth Roads
DULUTH, Minn.- With the half percent sales tax taking effect next month, the city announced their first part of the sales tax project Wednesday. The city says the sales tax will…
St. Louis County Deputies Justified In Fatal Shooting in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A legal decision has been made about a fatal officer-involved shooting in Hermantown that happened back in May. The St. Louis County Attorney's Office has ruled the two deputies involved were…
Coastal Clean-up Month Kicks off in the Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. - Coastal Clean-up month kicked off Wednesday in the Twin Ports. Students from Lake Superior Elementary School in Superior picked up trash on Rice's Point, right under the Blatnik Bridge. Last September,…
Duluth Firefighters Honor 9/11 First Responders
DULUTH, Minn. - As part of honoring the sacrifices made back on September 11, 2001, Duluth firefighters climbed 110 stories on stair-climbers. That's equal to the height of the World Trade Center, which…
Adas Israel Congregation Synagogue Will Be Demolished, Possibility Of Rebuilding Uncertain
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Adas Israel Congregation synagogue will be demolished after the investigation into the fire is complete, and the answer to the question of if it will be rebuilt is still up the air, according to a member…
St. Louis County Deputies Ruled Justified in Hermantown Shooting Death of Suspect
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office has ruled that the two officers involved in killing a suspect in Hermantown in May, were justified. “Their actions [were] taken in self-defense of both themselves and others,” said St. Louis County Attorney…
Trump to Propose Ban on Flavorings Used in E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping. State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have…
Fire Damages Hibbing Home
HIBBING, Minn.-The Hibbing Fire Department responded at 7:56 a.m. to a report of a building fire on the 300 block 41st Street East. Fire crews arrived on scene to a one-story single-family home with smoke coming from the rear of…
Midday Update 9-11-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Fire Officials: No Swimming Advised on Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks are not advised to be swimming at Park Point Beaches today. The Duluth Fire Department has issued a red flag warning Wednesday, September 11 due to the high risk of rip currents. The warning is effective through…
Experience "Cirque Italia" This Weekend at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders will have the chance to visit Italy September 12 - 15, but you won't have to travel to do so! In it's newest production, Cirque Italia is bringing the…
Utility Truck Overturns in Barnes; Occupants Left With Minor Injuries
BARNES, Wis.-A utility truck overturned in Barnes yesterday, leaving its occupants with minor injuries. It all happened at about 3 p.m. when the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of the truck being overturned on the Outlet Bay…
Donations Impacting Decisions at Animal Allies Humane Society
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the years, FOX 21 has reported on countless fundraising efforts by Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth. In this week's Animal Answers, donors get a first hand look at…
Morning Update 9-11-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Nurses Ratify Agreement For Three-Year Contract With Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Nurses Association has accepted the terms of a new three-year contract with Essentia Health, according to a press release from the group. The previous contract expired on June 30th, and Essentia Health nurses have been…
Great Outdoors: Gondik Law Speedway
FOX21 photojournalist Marcus Asmus takes us to the Gondik Law Speedway.
St. Luke's Nurses Prepared to Strike After Failed Negotiations
DULUTH, Minn.- Nurses at Saint Luke's in Duluth are one step closer to a possible strike after negotiations stalled between the hospital and its union on Monday. It's happening as nurses at Essentia…
Spare Change? Drop It Off At Life House To Help Homeless Youth
DULUTH, MN- Life House is putting on it's 4th annual "Clean Out Your Couch for Life House" Fundraiser throughout the week. You can donate as easily as driving up and dropping off your change. In…
UW-Superior Teams To Raise Money For Mental Health Awareness
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Tuesday, which is National Suicide Prevention Day, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds in the world. Athletes at UW-Superior are trying to help raise awareness about the problem.…
Authorities Still Not Ruling Out Crime in Adas Israel Fire, Investigation Continues
DULUTH, Minn.- Police Chief Mike Tusken has ordered nearly two dozen officers and detectives with the Duluth Police Department to find out if anybody started the fire at the Adas Israel Synagogue, a…
Raising Fund For Abuse Education
DULUTH, Minn.- September is "I Stand With Kids Month" which recognizes the grave problem of child abuse in society, and rallies a call to action to prevent it. Which is why, The First Witness…
Local Employers Seek Out UWS Students to Fill Job Openings
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It's been about a week since students have been back on campus. and many local employers are jumping at the opportunity to reach out to students to fill job openings. Students…
Police Find New Evidence After Fire Rips Through Duluth Synagogue
DULUTH, Minn. – New details are emerging for the fire that ripped through the Adas Israel Synagogue in the early morning hours Monday. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken says new evidence has been uncovered in the case, but did not…
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Repair Homes for Older Adults
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Habitat for Humanity is repairing six houses in the Two Harbors area. It's part of the organization's Age in Place program, which helps older adults stay in their homes.…
Powersports Safety Event Coming Thursday to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Hundreds of people die in ATV related accidents every year, and most of them were not wearing helmets. This week, a powersports safety event in Superior will teach people how to…
