Superior Man To Climb Mt. Rainier to Support Pediatric Cancer
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some people may run marathons or travel long distances to help bring awareness to a great cause. But a Superior man is taking it a step further by committing to climb Mt.…
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Duluth Firefighters Host Story Time
Duluth, Minn.-A local Duluth library had a packed house this morning during a unique story time with local firefighters. The Mount Royal Public Library hosted their annual firefighter story time allowing kids to interact with…
Dozens of New Jobs on Horizon as AAR Aviation Maintenance Signs 20 Year Lease
DULUTH, Minn.- AAR Corporation, an aircraft maintenance company in Duluth signed an agreement that could potentially make them an aviation industry leader in the region for the next 35 years The company celebrated its new lease…
An Inside Look At A World War II Bomber
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Air Show is happening this weekend, and we got to go three thousand feet above in a B-17 to see all around Duluth. "It was just awesome. Pretty…
'Zoo La Palooza' Aims to Raise $30,000 for Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday was the biggest fundraiser of the year at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. "Zoo La Palooza" brought families for a night of games, live music, food trucks, and raffles.…
New CBD Oil Store to Open in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - The Twin Ports' first specialty CBD store is getting ready to expand for a third time, this time in Ashland. Sutherland CBD opened its first location in Superior about a…
F-35's Jetting Into Town for the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The Blue Angels will not be the only impressive planes in the skies for the Airshow, a jet called the F-35 might steal some of the spotlight. The plane…
Blue Angels Soaring Into the Airshow
DULUTH, Minn. - The Navy Blue Angels arrived in town ahead of the upcoming Duluth Airshow. For 73 years, the Blue Angels have been taking to the skies to showcase precision and excellene…
Drawing Awareness For PAVSA
DULUTH, Minn.- In support of the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault mission, the group held its annual bar-b-q and cupcake sale today in downtown Duluth. The funds gathered through donations go…
First Hand Battlefield Trauma Training
DULUTH, Minn.- National Guard service members are in Duluth for training to ready them for what is out there on the battlefield. From burns, to assessing wounds, this event hosted at the College of…
Sandy Fun & Safety At The Beach
DULUTH, Minn.- A morning rain shower didn't stop hundreds of kids and families from coming out to Park Point Beach. Kids of all ages brought their shovels, pails, large and small buckets to the…
Authorities Help Stop Runaway School bus; no Kids on Board
GRANITE FALLS, Minn. (AP) - Authorities and a local firefighter helped stop a runaway school bus after the driver had an apparent medical emergency. There were no children on board and no one…
Minnesota Lawmakers Propose DHS Split After Resignations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers are considering reorganizing the state's Department of Human Services following a series of leadership resignations. Commissioner Tony Lourey abruptly announced his resignation, followed by chief of staff Stacie Weeks. Two veteran deputy commissioners,…
Portion of Lester River Road to be Closed for Culvert Replacement
DULUTH, Minn. – A portion of Lester River Road, from the Lester Park Golf Course to Strand Road, will be closed beginning Monday, July 22. The road will be closed for culvert replacement work. The closure is expected to last…
Duluth Air Show Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo happening on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Traffic on portions…
New Program Makes $75 Million Available for Local Roads
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is calling for a veto override after Gov. Tony Evers' administration said Milwaukee's street car could compete for $75 million in grant money. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald…
Midday Update 7-18-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 18, 2019.
Twin Metals Announces Use of 'Environmentally Friendly' Dry Stack Method for Proposed Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Twin Metals Minnesota announced Thursday morning that they plan to use the environmentally friendly dry stack method to store leftover rock for their proposed copper-nickel mine southeast of Ely. The company says this method will eliminate…
Epstein Denied Bail in sex Trafficking Case
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge has denied bail for jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges involving underage girls. The judge's decision Thursday comes after prosecutors argued Epstein should remain behind bars in New York City because…
Large Lakes Observatory Hosting Neighborhood "Block Party" Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - On Sunday, July 21, you're invited to a neighborhood celebration to help the Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) in Duluth celebrate 25 years of research and relationship in the region. The free event is happening from 4:00 p.m.…
Duluth Fire Fighters Rescue Kitten Trapped in Storm Drain
DULUTH, Minn. - A kitten trapped in a storm drain was rescued Wednesday night by a couple of helpful Duluth fire fighters. According to the Duluth Fire Department, they received a call for a public assists request after three young…
Tasty Bites with a Fresh Arctic Char
LUTSEN, Minn. - Entrees are sizzling off the menu this summer at The Strand Waterfront Dining and Wine Bar at Lutsen Resort up the North Shore. Executive Chef Chris Homyak has…
Morning Update 7-18-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 18, 2019.
National Guard Drone Crashes Near Volk Field
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin National Guard is trying to determine how a drone crashed near Volk Field. The Guard issued a news release Thursday saying a RQ-7 Shadow drone lost…
One Seriously Injured in ATV Crash in Longville
CASS COUNTY, Minn. – A Bayport man was injured on Tuesday after he lost control of his ATV and crashed into a ditch. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, officers received a report of a serious ATV crash in…
Complaints: CenturyLink Failed to Respond to Cable Marking
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State officials are investigating CenturyLink after receiving hundreds of complaints that the utility failed to respond to requests to locate and mark underground cables. Minnesota Public Radio News cites a state Office of Administrative Hearings…
Woman Who Fell 30 Feet At Gooseberry Falls State Park Has Died
DULUTH, Minn. – According to an update posted on CaringBridge, the woman who fell 30 feet at Gooseberry State Park on Saturday evening, Rebecca Nara, has died. A family friend shared a statement from Nara's family on the website: "She…
Superior Entry Lighthouse Up for Auction
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A lighthouse that has stood off the coast of Superior since 1913 is now up for sale. As part of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program, Superior Entry, and two…
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul to be Commissioned in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson and the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy, Jodi Greene were on hand Wednesday morning to announce the commissioning of littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul will happen…
Parade of Puppies Kicks Off Hermantown Summerfest
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Summerfest kicked off in Hermantown Wednesday, with a parade full of paws. The Summerfest Pet Parade continued its longstanding tradition outside Hermantown City Hall. "I think it's just a lot of silliness,…
