Update: Man Cooking in Walmart lot Sets van on Fire, Killing Girl
FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in Minnesota say a 70-year-old man camping in a Walmart parking lot put a hot cook stove in his van, causing it to catch fire and spread to…
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DNR Declines to Reconsider dam Permits for PolyMet Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied requests to reconsider the tailings dam permits that it issued for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The DNR said Wednesday that opponents did not raise any new…
Pet Sitter Caught on Video Slamming Puppy to the Ground
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (FOX 9) – A woman pet sitting a puppy in Victorville was caught forcefully throwing the pet to the ground inside its owner’s home. The incident happened…
Walgreens to Shut 200 US Stores as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan
NEW YORK (AP) - Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs. The company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday the closings are part of its previously announced plan to…
Two Arrested After Duluth Drug Bust
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say two people were arrested after investigators seized methamphetamine during a search warrant on July 24. Investigators with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted the search warrant on the 200…
One Arrested in Duluth After Fleeing Police
DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force say a 35-year-old male has been arrested on multiple charges and a felony domestic assault warrant. According to authorities, investigators conducted an Attempt to Pick Up for Erik Mark…
Midday Update 8-7-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
DNR Investigating Western Wisconsin Frac Sand Mine Spill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating a spill at a Jackson County frac sand mine. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the spill occurred Saturday at the 670-acre Wisconsin…
Two Energetic Performances Opening This Week at The Duluth Playhouse
DULUTH, Minn. - Two new performances are set to take center stage this week at The Duluth Playhouse's Family Theatre. Xanadu Jr. is a lighthearted spoof of the 1980 movie, Xanadu, which…
See a Movie, Donate a Dollar Today at Marcus Duluth Cinema
DULUTH, Minn. - Since The Lion King was released 25 years ago, we have lost half of Africa's lions. Officials estimate only 20,000 remain. Disney and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums…
Morning Update 8-7-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
Bloomington man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Wife
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - A Bloomington man is charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says prosecutors are seeking bail of…
Closs Family Home Torn Down
BARRON, Wis. (AP) - The house where Jayme Closs was kidnapped and her parents were fatally shot has been torn down in northwestern Wisconsin. The bank that owns the house near Barron had it demolished Tuesday after consulting with…
SWL&P Plans To Launch Solar Garden in Superior
Superior, WI - Superior Water Light and Power is looking to go green by adding a solar garden in Superior. The project is similar to solar gardens in Duluth and Wrenshall, but it's…
First Resonders Treated to BBQ
DULUTH, Minn. - The Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center honored first responders on Tuesday with a barbecue. The facility served up hot dogs and burgers and invited Duluth's police, fire, ems, and all…
New Apartment Complex Opens In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- P&R Properties cut the ribbon on their third apartment complex in Superior today, and during that ceremony we could see what those in the Northland will get if they move into…
Busy Weekend Ahead For City of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth will be extremely busy come the weekend as the Blues Festival and Festival of Sail invade the waterfront. And with the Festival of Sail coming, it means the Vista Fleet…
National Night Out Around The Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Thousands around the Northland gathered for a night of celebration and enjoying the community with those who protect them on a daily basis. It was a party in the Northland as…
Two Theaters, One Stone: Historic Auditoriums Brought Back to Life in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- It's not your average movie theater, it has a lot of history! The West Theater is one of two historic theaters making a comeback in the Northland. "I said I would…
Port of Duluth Kiwanis Honored at Duluth Library
DULUTH, Minn. - The Port of Duluth Kiwanis was honored for their 40 years of dedication to the popular Kaleidoscope program at the Duluth library. Kiwanis leaders were presented with a plaque shortly before…
Crews Finishing Fairlawn Mansion Roof Makeover
SUPERIOR, WI - Crews began replacing the roof of the mansion in Mid-June. They are now putting the finishing touches on the tower, along with doing other maintenance. It's been 30 years since major…
Girls Soaring to New Heights at Air and Space Camp
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week the University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting an air and space camp for girls. High school girls from around the Midwest are getting an in depth look into the vast…
Cleveland-Cliffs Celebrates $100 Million North Shore Mining Expansion Project
SILVER BAY, Minn - A $100 million expansion project for North Shore Mining is officially complete. This major investment is intended to help support Cleveland Cliffs goal to create large scale production of…
Duluth Home a ‘Total Loss’ After Early Morning Fire
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - A three story home in Duluth was deemed a total loss after an early morning fire on Tuesday. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire at…
Battle Continues Over Polymet Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has issued a stay for the PolyMet wastewater permit. The ruling involves a pollution discharge elimination system at the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. Several environment groups pushed for the…
Update: Victim Identified in Fatal Lakeview Township ATV Accident
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. – The victim of the fatal Carlton County ATV accident earlier this week has been identified. Authorities say 36-year-old Elie Yang, of Brooklyn Center, was the victim who passed away from his injuries sustained in an ATV…
Perkins & Marie Callender’s Files for Bankruptcy, Again
MEMPHIS, TN - Perkins & Marie Callender’s Holding LLC announced on Monday that they have filed for bankruptcy and plan to sell most of its Perkins assets and some of its Foxtail bakery assets. The Chapter 11 filing is the…
Girls Burned When van Catches Fire Outside Minnesota Walmart
FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) - Two young sisters were burned, one critically, when a van caught fire in a Walmart parking lot in a northern Minneapolis suburb. Authorities say the girls were alone in the van Tuesday morning for 45…
Midday Update 08-06-19
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 06, 2019.
