Morning Update 7-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
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Musician Shows Educators how to Involve "Play" in Their Teaching
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Public Library had a joyous afternoon filled with music and teaching educators fun new ways to help children learn and grow. The Joyous Way to Learn workshop involved singing and…
Fox 21 Goes to Summer Camp
Sam Ali and Alexandra Burnley stopped by UWS in Superior for the Little Yellow Jackets Summer Camp. The educational summer camp is wrapping up their eight week adventure. The kids were able to learn about…
Bar Raising Money for Struggling or Homeless Veterans
Oliver, Wis. - A local bar in Wisconsin is once again raising money for veterans in Need. This Saturday, El Dorado Bar and grill will be hosting a full day of festivities to benefit veterans.…
Kids Discover Their Voices at Singing Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - About 30 second through six grade kids discovered their voices during the Lake Superior Youth Chorus camp at First Lutheran Church today. This year's camp theme is inspired by the award winning…
Filling the Boots for Muscular Distrophy
DULUTH, Minn. - For 13 years now Duluth firefighters have been on busy street corners filling the boot once a summer in support of the Muscular Distrophy Association (MDA). Monday kicked off the…
Prep Work Begins For St. Louis County Fair
CHISHOLM, Minn.- Preparations have begun at the Northern St. Louis County Fair as it begins on Thursday in Chisholm. Tents are being set-up, while rides for all ages are arriving, organizers…
Slow Drivers Clogging Left Lane Could Face Fines
DULUTH, Minn. - Have you ever encountered a "slow poke" in the passing lane that just wouldn't get out of the way? Well you're in luck. You might get some relief from those…
Hibbing Community College Receives Upgrades
HIBBING, Minn.- Recently, Hibbing Community College completed an eleven million dollar project of much needed upgrades to buildings on campus. A project ten years in the making is finally completed to better…
Man Pleads Guilty to Threats of Violence at Duluth East High School
DULUTH, Minn. – A man accused of threatening to shoot up Duluth East High School earlier this year has pleaded guilty to one count of Threats of Violence and one count of Possession of a Machine Gun Conversion Kit. 35-year-old…
No Bond for man Accused in Wisconsin Brothers' Disappearance
BRAYMER, Mo. (AP) - A judge has denied bond for a man charged with tampering with a rental vehicle used by two missing Wisconsin brothers. Garland "Joey'' Nelson made his first court appearance via video Monday and was denied…
Superior Police: Two Squad Cars Involved in Crash, Severely Damaged
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Two Superior Police Department squad cars were severely damaged after crashing into each other while responding to a possible drug overdose on Sunday evening. According to the Superior Police Department, three officers in separate squad cars…
Midday Update 7-29-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 29, 2019.
Coffee Conversation: Preparations Underway for City on the Hill Music Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - Tickets are now on sale for the annual City on the Hill Music Festival. The event was created five years ago after organizers realized there wasn't…
Duluth Fire Department Local 101 Looks to 'Fill the Boot' for MDA
DULUTH, Minn. - It's time once again to help Duluth Fire Department Local 101 'Fill the Boot.' The annual fundraising campaign supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association, raising critical funds to help…
Worker Trapped in Sand When Minneapolis Trench Collapsed
UPDATE: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A worker has been freed after being trapped for three hours in a trench that collapsed at a construction site in downtown Minneapolis. Deputy Minneapolis Fire Chief Todd White…
Five Dead, Two Injured in Residential Shootings in Wisconsin
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) - Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say shootings at two homes have left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, and two others injured. Chippewa County sheriff's officials say deputies responded to a 911 call about a…
Morning Update 7-29-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 29, 2019.
Two Possible Tornadoes Leave Trails of Damage
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - At least two possible tornadoes caused damage in northern Washington County and McLeod County as severe weather swept across Minnesota. The National Weather Service says one tornado was reported near Scandia and another was spotted east of…
Three Killed in Garlic Festival Shooting, Including 6-Year-old
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy described by his grandmother as always kind and happy was one of three people killed and at least 15 others injured when a gunman heard to be “really angry” opened fire during the…
Car Show and Swap Meet Crosses Finish Line
DULUTH, Minn. - People from all over the country met in Grand Rapids this weekend for the annual Car Show and Swap Meet. The meet is the largest in northern Minnesota…
Local Artist Dedicates 30 Years to Sports, Now History
DULUTH, Minn.- If you've ever wondered what it looks like when sports and art collide, one Duluth man can show you a perfect example. The local took his two passions, hockey and drawing and…
Thomas the Train Wraps up First Weekend in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- A famous and friendly train is wrapping up his first weekend at the Duluth Depot. Thomas the Tank Engine has taken over the north shore scenic railroad. It's such…
Father Accidentally Runs Over, Kills Son On Wisconsin Farm
TOWN OF DANE, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say a man accidentally ran over and killed his 8-year-old son on a farm in south-central Wisconsin. Dane County sheriff's authorities say the accident happened late Friday in the Town of Dane. The…
8th Annual All Pints North Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - Beer and cider drinkers from around the region assembled at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth for All Pints North. The festival featured 120 breweries and cideries, games,and of course plenty…
Paddlemania on the St. Louis River
DULUTH, Minn. - Kayakers from the US and Canada rode the St. Louis River in Carlton for Paddlemania this weekend. Every year the Thomson Dam is opened wider releasing more water for maximum fun and…
Ely Brings in Crowd of 40,000 for 39th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival
ELY, Minn.- It's the biggest gathering of the year in Ely- the Blueberry Arts Festival. "We don't miss Blueberry Fest, and we don't miss blueberry pie," Catherine Farley said. Ely's premiere Summer event brings…
Man Dies After Being Submerged in St. Louis River in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A man is dead after being submerged in the St. Louis River near the CN Railway Ore Docks in West Duluth. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, at…
Update: Group of Girl Scouts Safe After Lighting Strike in BWCA
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - All nine people in a Girl Scouts party have been reported as awake, alert, and able to move without assistance. On Friday evening, severe weather went through the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area (BWCA) near Knife…
Update: Suspect in Custody After Shooting in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - 30-year-old Luke Mathias Erkkila was taken into custody by the Eveleth Police Department early Saturday morning without incident. He is being held at the St. Louis County Virginia Jail on First…
