Midday Update 8-15-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 15, 2019.
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Local Mother Looks to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - At just 18 months old, little Lily was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer called hepatoblastoma. Hepatoblastoma affects about one in a million kids, and the disease usually…
Backpack Giveaway Happening Tonight in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Free backpacks, school supplies, food, and a concert will help light up the afternoon with smiles in West Duluth Thursday, August 15. Mike Letica, owner of Letica's Iron Mug in…
Natural Resources Research Institute Needs Help Finding Drone
DULUTH, Minn. - The Natural Resources Research Institute is asking for your help after they lost one of their drones. The NRRI's eBee drone was last in Hartley Park just south of the…
Man Seriously Burned in House Explosion in Cass County
REMER, Minn. (AP) - A man has suffered serious injuries in a house explosion in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the 46-year-old man was doing service work on a propane furnace in Remer when the explosion occurred…
Evers, Democrats Offer gun Background Check Bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers are proposing an expansion of background checks for gun sales in the state. Republicans who control the Legislature have said they are opposed to such efforts. But Evers and…
Morning Update 8-15-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 15, 2019.
Duluth Police: One Arrested in Shots Fired Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say an adult male was arrested early Thursday morning after receiving reports of shots fired around 2:49 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of Upham Road where they determined shots had been fired…
Helping Elderly Prevent Falls at Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Falling is the leading cause of death from injury in individuals 65 and older. If a senior citizen falls once, their chances of falling again are doubled. Senior citizens are invited to…
Fond Du Lac Breaks Ground for Cultural Language and Learning Center
DULUTH, Minn.- The Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa broke ground on their reservation for the construction of a new Cultural Language and Learning Center. Construction for the new building begins Monday,…
Families Get Back to School Help at Resource Fair
DULUTH, Minn.-Back to school shopping can be hard on the wallet, especially for families with multiple kids, or low income. On Wednesday a Back to School Resource Fair helped families in the…
Community Members Honored For Library Contributions
DULUTH, MN - Members of the Duluth Community were honored for their contributions to the Duluth Library Foundation at the Olga Memorial Award Ceremony at the Depot. The city funds most of the library's needs,…
New Duluth Flag Selected by Committee
DULUTH, Minn. - A new flag for the city of Duluth was chosen as part of Imagine Duluth 2035. 195 flags were submitted over the one month long open submission time period. The flag…
Ships Sail Away From Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The end of the Festival of Sail is here which means all the ships are headed out today. Northlanders were out watching these large ships head out onto Lake…
University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth Welcomes a Record Number Native American Students
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth campus has crossed big a milestone. The university will welcome a record number of Native American medical students for the upcoming school…
Tru by Hilton Opens on Thursday
DULUTH, Minn. - A one of a kind hotel experience focused on millennials is opening in Duluth tomorrow. The 101 room Tru by Hilton is located on Central Entrance. It's the company's…
Car Show Kicks Off Hog Head Festival
PROCTOR, Minn.- Downtown Proctor kicked off it's week-long festival Wednesday dedicated to its railroad history. The Powerhouse Car Show kicked things off as vintage and classic cars from all eras and places around…
Duluth Voter Turnout at 13 Percent in Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth voter turnout was at about thirteen percent in Tuesday's election. The City Clerk tells us that total is on par with the 2015 and 2017 municipal primaries, and that the…
Police Hosts Annual Kids, Cops, and Cars Event Thursday
DULUTH, Minn.- Come Wednesday, Northland kids will be able to spend the day with those whose job it is to protect them. The Duluth Police Department is holding its Kids, Cops,…
Musolf Elected to St. Louis County Board
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - Keith Musolf has been elected to the St. Louis County Board. He defeated Hermantown Mayor Wayne Boucher in a special election to replace Congressman Pete Stauber. Musolf had 994…
Larson, Nolle Face Off in Duluth Mayoral Race
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth mayoral race has been narrowed to two candidates. Incumbent Mayor Emily Larson will face challenger Dave Nolle in the November general election. About two-thirds of Duluth voters chose…
Hunter Finds Wisconsin Fugitive Hiding in Makeshift Bunker
RINGLE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin fugitive is in custody after a hunter discovered him hiding in a makeshift bunker in the woods. WSAW-TV reports that Thomas Nelson of Wausau noticed a bunker carved into an embankment on state…
Police: Active Gunman Shooting at Police Officers in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Authorities say several Philadelphia police officers have been injured in an "active and ongoing'' shooting situation in the city. Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted there was at least one suspect firing at police officers Wednesday afternoon. A police…
Kayakers Escape Injury as Cliff Collapses into Lake Superior
MUNISING, Mich. (AP) — Kayakers on a tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in northern Michigan narrowly escaped injury when a large section of cliff collapsed near them into Lake Superior. WLUC-TV reports…
Duluth Picks New City Flag
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth has selected a new flag. The city says after they asked the community to submit designs for a chance to create Duluth’s new flag they received a total of 195 submissions from 98…
Midday Update 8-14-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Minnesota man who Held “Death Party” for Wife Gets Three Years
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to three years in prison after he said he threw a “death party” for his wife and gave her methamphetamine that killed her. Fifty-nine-year-old Duane Johnson of Searles was…
GOP Bill Would Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican lawmakers find themselves in an unusual position, advocating for a bill they've introduced that broadens birth control access. Anti-abortion groups that are typically their allies are firmly against the measure, which would allow pharmacists…
Battle of the Burgers Tonight at Bayfront Festival Park
DULUTH, Minn. - In the mood for a fresh, juicy burger but not excited to fire up your own grill? Grill Wars 2019 will once again benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of…
Animal Allies, Irving Community Club to Host Free Event
DULUTH, Minn. - Pet supplies and services can be difficult to keep up with, and the cost can oftentimes detour animal owners from getting the necessities needed. On Tuesday, August…
