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…
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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.…
Summer Hockey Camp Shows Kids New Techniques
DULUTH, MN - Hockey players gathered at the Duluth Heritage Center for the three day Control the Ice Clinic. In the camp, kids learn new techniques to find their edge control, balance and coordination.…
Anderson Furniture Closing its Doors
DULUTH, Minn. – After 109 years in business Anderson Furniture says they are closing their doors. The business, located in Lincoln Park, does not yet have a date set for when they will close, but says they are in the…
Suspect in Lakeside Home Invasion Charged With Felony Robbery
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say the suspect in a home invasion and robbery in Lakeside last week has now been formally charged. According to the criminal complaint, 32-year-old Brandon Edward Kall has been charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree aggravated robbery…
Agency Moves to Curb Chronic Wasting Among Minnesota's Deer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota wildlife officials are taking steps to curb a fatal brain disease among the state's wild deer. The Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday announced 2019 deer season regulations aimed at limiting the spread of…
Construction Zone Flagger Struck by Car, Sustains Serious Injuries
ASHLAND, Wis. – A 43-year-old woman suffered suspected serious injuries Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at a construction site. According to the Ashland Police Department, Vickie Williams, of Odanah, was working as a construction zone flagger at…
Midday Update 8-27-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Minimum age for Vaping
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers wants to set a minimum age for purchasing vaping products and raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine. The group led by Republican state Sen. Howard Marklein has…
"Twin Ports Tonight" Seeking LIVE Studio Audience
DULUTH, Minn. - Have you ever wanted to be a part of a live studio audience for a local television show? On Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28 you have the…
Morning Update 8-27-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Four Injured in Skyline Car Crash
DULUTH, Minn. – Four people were injured Monday night during a single vehicle crash in the Enger Park neighborhood. Authorities say the vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old male, left the road in the 1400 Block of West Skyline Boulevard…
Minnesota Says it Must Repay Feds $48M for Improper Payments
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it must repay the federal government an estimated $48 million that it paid to ineligible chemical dependency treatment providers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ordered the…
Knowing Your Neighbors: New London Road Store Sells a Little Bit of Everything
DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes you just need somewhere to put all the things you don't need anymore. Well "S&J's Everything" on London Road can help, giving new meaning to the phrase "one man's trash is…
Wells Fargo Presents Check, Volunteers to Habitat for Humanity
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Wells Fargo Stagecoach returned to the Twin Ports for the second year in a row to support Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity home-building in our region. A $20,000…
College Students Give Businesses a Big Boost
DULUTH, Minn. -Many colleges and universities in the Twin Ports have already welcomed thousands of students back to campus. Thanks to the return of thousands of students many businesses in the area are already…
Poe Lock Closes for Emergency Repairs
Emergency repairs forced the closure of the largest of the Soo Locks on Monday, causing some concern for the Duluth-Superior Port. The Poe Lock was closed for repairs for 12 hours. This cased…
Duluth Council Approves Shawn Krizaj As Fire Chief
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday night the Duluth City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Mayor Emily Larson's choice for the city's next Fire Chief, Shawn Krizaj. Krizaj has been with the Duluth Fire Department…
