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Deer River man Charged with Second Degree Murder
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A 28-year-old Deer River man, identified as Kevin Daniel Jackson, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son in Inger earlier this week. Authorities say they responded to a call…
Billionaire Conservative Donor David Koch Dies at age 79
WASHINGTON (AP) - Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79. Koch was a major donor to conservative causes and educational groups. His older brother, Charles Koch, said on Friday, “It is with a heavy heart that I now must…
Former Vikings Player Barry Bennett, Wife Found Dead in Minnesota
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in Minnesota are investigating the deaths of a former NFL lineman and his wife under what they call suspicious circumstances. The bodies of Barry Bennett, 63, and…
Fast and Furious Rides at the Minnesota State Fair
Fox 21's Andrew Kirov takes a ride on the skyscraper ride at the Minnesota State Fair- a view overlooking the Twin Cities moving 70 mph.
Bee-lieve it: Rare bee Spotted in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A rare bee not seen in Wisconsin in more than a century has turned up in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. U.S. Forest Service scientists found the bee in…
Some Call for Expanded Lifeguarding on Duluth's Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The ever-present danger of rip currents in Lake Superior has some people in Duluth calling for more to be done to improve public safety. Retired police officer Dennis Hoelscher tells Minnesota Public Radio News that lifeguard…
Train Collides With Car; Authorities Blame Driver, Believe Alcohol A Factor
DULUTH, Minn. - Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash involving a vehicle and a train with the North Shore Scenic Railroad. It happened around 7 p.m. on McQuade Road…
Refurbished Car Donated to Deserving Veteran
HERMANTOWN, Minn - Arrowhead Auto Body in Hermantown is giving back to those in need through the Recycled Rides Program by the National Auto Body Council. Today, they handed over the keys to a…
Tributefest Begins at Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Veterans and their families are getting in free to Tributefest this weekend at Bayfront Festival Park. The three-day festival raises money for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans in Duluth. Thursday's…
1,800 Backpacks and Supplies Given to Those in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - 1,800 backpacks and supplies were handed out by CHUM in Duluth at three different locations on Thursday for students who might not be able to otherwise afford supplies. Notebooks, folders,…
Gichi-Ode'Akiing Park Receives Bright Upgrade
DULUTH, Minn.- The stairs over at Gichi-Ode-Akiing park in downtown Duluth are getting a makeover as part of a community collaboration. People of all ages, and races packed the stairway at Gichi-Ode'Akiing Park…
Public Input On Transportation Plan
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The second and final open house meeting was Thursday afternoon for the public to pitch their input on the long range transportation plan. Sustainable Choices 2045, the newly released draft plan…
Far West Days This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn.-The ninth annual Far West Days kicks off tomorrow in Duluth. Multiple events will be held through Sunday in Gary New Duluth including music, crafters, food vendors, and a car show. Organizers…
Final Military Tribute Painting Unveiled at the Depot
DULUTH, Minn. - A series of military tribute paintings created by a Minnesota artist are now complete. The St. Louis County Historical Society unveiled the last of the five paintings honoring the men…
Duluth Police Makes Presence Known on UMD Campus
Duluth police were also on campus working with the UMD police department to help ensure everyone's safety. In the past, some rowdy behavior have interrupted previous move–in days at the college.…
Thousands of Students Move Into UMD Residence Halls
DULUTH, Minn.- Move in day is an exciting time as the parents are dropping their kids off and these new Bulldogs start their journey on campus On this busy day cars lined…
Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - The Minnesota State Fair kicked off on Thursday. Last year, more than two million people came to the state fair. "Everything's fresh and new and exciting so…
Duluth Man Charged In Drive-By Shooting in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man has been charged after a shooting incident in Lincoln Park that sent bullets into two separate homes early Tuesday morning. 20-year-old Jericho Alexander was formally charged with second-degree…
Police Search for Suspect in Deaths of Two in Todd County
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities are searching for a man in what they are calling the suspicious deaths of two people in Todd County. Sheriff Todd Och says his office received a call about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday from someone…
Two Tour Buses Crash Near Minnesota State Fair, 8 Injured
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were injured when two tour buses collided near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds just as the event was getting under way. Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank said one of the buses was heading to…
Midday Update 08-22-19
Join FOX 21's Viktoria Capek and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 22, 2019.
CHUM Holds Annual Backpack Drive in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – CHUM, along with the City of Duluth, is holding a backpack drive today from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. According to a city official, the backpack drive ended up with 1,800 backpacks this year which is 400…
Eau Claire man Accused of Threatening Workplace Shooting
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) - An Eau Claire man is charged with threatening to shoot up his workplace. A criminal complaint filed in Eau Claire County Circuit Court says 31-year-old Kevin Pinkham told a co-worker at Menards Distribution Center on…
Morning Update 8-22-19
Join FOX 21's Viktoria Capek and Meteorologist Joey Norton for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 22, 2019.
School Staff Member Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - A staff member at a Green Bay high school is accused of sexually assaulting a male student. Thirty-one-year-old Courtney Roznowski, a paraprofessional at Southwest High School, appeared in court…
Essentia Health, Minn. Nurses Assoc. Reach Tentative Agreement
DULUTH, Minn. -- One day after Essentia Health and St. Luke's nurses hit the streets of Duluth for an informational picket over failed contract negotiations that call for “safe” staffing levels, Essentia announced a tentative agreement late Wednesday with the…
Chief Buffalo Mural Project Kicks Off with Feast, Blessing
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gitchi'Ode Akiing park was packed for a feast and a blessing before works start Thursday on a series of murals honoring Anishinaabe leader, Chief Buffalo. The murals will pay homage…
