Animal Allies Offering New "Working Cats" Program
ESKO, Minn. - If you frequent Widdes Feed and Farm Supply off County Road 61 in Esko, chances are you've met the two newest employees. They're friendly, love the occasional cuddle, but are…
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Morning Update 7-24-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Midwest Officials Gather in Wisconsin to Discuss CWD
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wildlife officials from around the Midwest are converging in Wisconsin to discuss chronic wasting disease. The two-day conference is set to begin Wednesday at Madison's Monona Terrace convention center. It's slated to conclude Thursday afternoon. The…
WATCH LIVE: 7:30 a.m., Mueller to Take Center Stage at Russia Probe Hearings
WASHINGTON (AP) - The former special counsel in the Trump-Russia probe, Robert Mueller, will finally face congressional interrogators on Wednesday, testifying in televised hearings. Democrats hope Mueller's testimony will weaken President Donald Trump's reelection prospects in ways that Mueller's book-length…
Police: 50-Plus Complaints Against Hermantown Lumber Co. Totaling $290K In Unfulfilled Work
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Press Release) - The Hermantown Police Department has received numerous calls from victims who have ordered products such as windows or lumber packages from the Hermantown Lumber Company, which was located at 3707 Lavaque Road, Hermantown, Minn. The…
Duluth Police Chief Says Violent Crime Is Not On The Rise
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken is talking crime statistics in the city, and how public perception - often times on social media - is far from reality. The chief says…
'Share the Shred' Gets Kids Outside and On Bikes
DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families got a free and friendly welcome into the sport of Mountain Biking at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. The summer "Share the Shred" series drew about 90-110…
Summer Readers Build-a-UFO at Superior Public Library
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Tuesday some young Space Explorers at Superior Public Library made their own versions of alien flying saucers. As part of the Library's "Universe of Stories" Summer reading program, kids constructed their…
Superior Intersection Painted Green Following Hit and Run
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The City of Superior has implemented safety changes at an intersection on Hammond Avenue after Police say an 11-year-old boy on his bicycle was struck by a driver, who then…
Worker Shortage Around The Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- There are some career paths in the Northland where the need for employees is at an all time high. With the need for nurses at an all time high, and large construction…
Kwik Trip Hosts Job Fair in Proctor
Proctor, MN - Kwik Trip hosted a job fair Tuesday afternoon at the Blackwoods in Proctor. It's in preparation for their new store opening on Boundary Avenue. That location is the first in Proctor…
Duluthians Meet Candidates Running for Mayor, City Council, School Board
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluthians met city candidates running for mayor, city council, and school board. Eighteen candidates, including four incumbents, attended the meet and greet at the Incline Station in Downtown Duluth.…
Two Dogs Rescued From Fire In Gilbert
Gilbert Police and Fire responded to a home that was on fire shortly after 2:30 this afternoon. The home was completely engulfed by the blaze when crews arrived. First responders rescued two dogs from the home, and both suffered from…
Women in Manufacturing Partners with American Red Cross to Give Back
The Women in Manufacturing networking group at USG Corporation in Cloquet is stepping up to lend a hand to those in need. This year during their annual forum the ladies teamed up with…
Need For Nurses At All Time High
DULUTH, Minn.- And the construction industry isn't the only workforce that is going through hiring stress. Over the last year, healthcare leaders say there are fewer people applying for jobs at both hospitals in…
The Struggle To Fill Construction Jobs
DULUTH, Minn.- Right now in the Northland, quite a few jobs are hard to fill. One of those industries where hiring is especially tough is construction. And with several major projects planned in the…
Roses In Full Bloom
DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth's most visible and popular parks is in full bloom right now. The Rose Garden in Leif Erikson Park was filled with Northlanders checking out and even getting a…
Two Arrested for Drug Sales in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, two individuals were arrested Thursday following a drug bust in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Authorities say a search warrant was obtained for a residence at 3101 West 3rd Street but due…
Two Dogs Rescued From Large House Fire in Gilbert
GILBERT, Minn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in rural Gilbert Tuesday afternoon. The Northland FireWire reports that fire crews were called to a home fully engulfed in flames on…
Man Accused of Stealing Duluth Officer's Taser Charged
DULUTH, Minn.-The suspect accused of taking a Duluth police officer’s taser Friday has been charged with four different counts including a felony (video found here). Bryan Hathaway, 32, has been charged with disarming a police officer (felony), along with the…
Trump Tweets he Will Win Minnesota in 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C.-In the early morning hours, President Donald Trump vowed to win Minnesota after sending out a Tweet at 5:51 a.m. The Tweet focused in on Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar calling her an anti-semite. In the Tweet, Trump said:…
Wisconsin Tribe Sues Enbridge to Force Pipeline Removal
MADISON, Wis.-A Native American tribe in Wisconsin is suing Enbridge Inc. in hopes of forcing the Canadian company to remove a key pipeline that runs through their reservation. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa filed the lawsuit Tuesday…
USDA Rule Could Affect 3.1M Food Stamp Recipients
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is proposing to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program, a change that could affect about 3.1 million people. The Agriculture Department says the rule would close "a loophole" that enables people…
St. Louis County Social Worker Charged With Sex Crimes No Longer Working for County
DULUTH, Minn. - A St. Louis County social worker facing felony charges of criminal sexual conduct is no longer employed with the county. According to a St. Louis County spokesperson, “Michael Bryant is no longer an employee of St. Louis…
Update: Never Before Attempted Stand Up Paddle Board To Arctic Ocean
DULUTH, Minn. -- Stand up paddle boarding is the new craze on calm and sunny days but what about in bad weather and through river rapids? In this week's Great Outdoors Fox 21's Brittney…
Senate Confirms Army Veteran Mark Esper Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist Mark Esper as secretary of defense. Esper's confirmation ends a stretch of seven months the Pentagon didn't have…
Fish Heads to Perform Thursday Evening in Gary New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Fish Heads and Friends, an evening of blues to bluegrass, will entertain crowds Thursday, July 25 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Gary New Duluth Pavilion.…
Midday Update 7-23-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
Preserving More Than 14,000 Acres of Forest Land Approved
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Legislature's budget committee has approved spending more than $4 million to purchase more than 14,000 acres of forest land in northern Wisconsin under the state's stewardship program. The land in Iron County would be preserved…
Brewers to Implement new bag Policy for 2020 at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Fox 6) - The Milwaukee Brewers announced a new bag policy that will be implemented with the first game of the 2020 season. According to the Brewers, fans will be allowed only single-compartment (i.e. tote) bags, purses, clutch…
