Morning Update 8-29-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 29, 2019.
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Remembering Duluth Business Owner, Community Advocate Rick Boo
DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime Duluth business owner, son of a former mayor, and longtime LGBTQ community supporter Rick Boo has died. No cause of death has been released at this time. Carmody Irish Pub…
Kids Tap Dance Summer Away at Shooting Stars Dance
CLOQUET, Minn.- In Cloquet a few kids had happy feet as they learned to tap dance at camp. Shooting Stars Dance in Cloquet is hosting its last camp of the summer this week.…
AICHO Workshop Helps Grow Indigenous Economy
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Indian Community Housing Organization or AICHO is hosting a forum that gives the indigenous community the tools to build the Indigenous economy. The first of the three part series Indigenous…
Finale of Wednesday Night at the Races
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a packed house at Wade Satadium for the final night of "Wednesday Night at the Races:. Kids got to run around the Wade Stadium turf for…
Beargrease Goes Hollywood in Movie for Good Cause
DULUTH, Minn. - The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is going Hollywood, organizers from the marathon announced on Wednesday that the event is partnering with a Hollywood film studio all for a good cause. The…
Students Getting Comfortable at the Lincoln Park Middle School Open House
DULUTH, Minn. - The weather is sliding into fall temperatures which means school is right around the corner, and Wednesday Lincoln Park Middle School held its annual open house to help students get…
Dancers Spice Up Their Lunch Break By Taking Latin Dance Lessons
What better way to make most of your lunch break than doing some Latin dancing. Today, Move Dance Grow served up some lessons for a midday dance session. Every Wednesday, folks can…
Endion Station Inn Opens Soon in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn. - A new boutique, better yet, a Brew–tique hotel will soon open in Canal Park. The historic Endion Station has been undergoing a big transformation to become the next vacation hot…
St. Louis County Social Workers Offer Programs Through Library
DULUTH, Minn.-Social workers from St. Louis County are now meeting with those in need at the Duluth Public Library. The services are offered from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday where they meet with the…
Ruth House in Superior Moves to a Bigger Space
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Winter is right around the corner. Soon warming centers in the Twin Ports will be packed with people seeking warm shelter from those very cold nights. But before that happens, the…
New Pho Restaurant Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho–holic is now open in Duluth on Central Entrance. It features a signature dish of Pho, which is a Vietnamese soup. They also have a variety of…
DOJ: 11 Cases Worth Millions in Limbo due to Lame-Duck law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Nearly a dozen lawsuits with potentially millions of dollars at stake are in limbo thanks to a dispute between Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republicans who passed a lame-duck law giving themselves the final say…
Gonvick Woman Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide
GONVICK, Minn. – A 47-year-old Gonvick woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after authorities say she backed over and killed her boyfriend with her vehicle after a night of drinking. Authorities say Beth Rose Windus has been charged…
Midday Update 8-28-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Duluth YMCA to "Light Up With Pride" Starting Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - Tis' the season to celebrate the history of the LGBTAQI community in the Northland. The Duluth Area Family YMCA, in collaboration with the Duluth Superior PRIDE…
Great Minnesota Get-Together Teaches Sheep Shearing
DULUTH, Minn. - When you’re at the State Fair, you can’t forget about all the animal exhibits available. In this week’s Animal Answers, we’re taking you to the sheep barn to meet a…
Morning Update 8-28-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Number of Immunized Students Down Slightly
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The number of Wisconsin students who are fully immunized declined slightly in the last school year. New data from state health officials show 91.9 % of students met immunization requirements, a decrease of 0.4% from the…
Evers: Feds OK Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Storms
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin has received a federal disaster declaration for 17 counties and two tribes that sustained damage during severe storms in July. Evers made the request to President Donald Trump's administration last week.…
3rd Annual Grand Slam Fundraiser Moves to Heritage Center, Still Draws Crowds
DULUTH, Minn.- The Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center was packed for the Salvation Army's Third Annual Grand Slam Festival Fundraiser. It was supposed to be held Wade Stadium like it has been before, but…
Paddlers Show Just How Easy Dragon Boat Racing Really Is
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Paddlers hit the water on Lake Superior for the 18th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. What does is take to get a two thousand pound boat to glide 500…
Viewer Photos From International Dog Day!
Enjoy this video of some of the photos we received from FOX21 viewers on International Dog Day!
Anderson Furniture To Close In Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Another longtime furniture store in Lincoln Park has announced it's closing. Anderson Furniture will close its doors in the next couple of months after more than 100 years in business, according to…
Local Restaurants Host Fantasy Football Drafts
DULUTH, MN - Like the NFL, fantasy football managers conduct drafts for their players. If you want to do that in style, Buffalo Wild Wings has special packages available, including a big draft board and…
Wis. Rep. Milroy Considers Running for Duffy's Congressional Seat
On Monday, Congressman Sean Duffy, a Republican Wisconsin representative, shocked the political world as he announced he is resigning next month to prepare for the birth of his daughter who…
New UWS YellowJackets Get a Chance to Move In Early
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin– Superior kicked off day one of move– in days for the fall semester. About 100 new students arrived on campus early Tuesday as u–w–s move…
Dozens Sound Off on Husky Refinery Air Pollution Permits
SUPERIOR, Wis - Husky Energy has applied for several air pollution permits through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But some people in the community have remained concerned about what will happen when…
Proctor Businesses React to Construction
Proctor, MN - Construction in Proctor is continuing to buzz along. Stop light repairs and accessibility to county road eleven are taking up the bulk of the work. The construction, which started August 7th,…
Major Grant Will Help Fix Area Bridges
DULUTH, MN - Congressman Pete Stauber announced today that Saint Louis County will receive $10,252,000 from the Department of Transportation towards bridge repairs. There are more than six-hundred bridges in Saint Louis County.…
