A Twin Ports Resident Worked the Head of the Lakes Fair for 50 Years
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Head of the Lakes fair is a place where many memories are made. One man is continuing to help people keep making those memories. Many people say the fair…
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An Inside Look At A WWII Fighter Plane
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Air Show is taking off this weekend, and to help build up some hype, organizers let members of the media get an inside look at one of the planes…
Duluth Women's Club Home And Garden Tour
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Duluth Women's Club took some unique tours of the Northland today. Club members got to tour five homes and three gardens around the Northland including one over…
Earth Celebration Coming to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A celebration of clean water and connecting communities is being held this Sunday at Bayfront Festival Park. 'Honor The Earth's' "Water is Life Festival" kicks off at 2 p.m. and will…
Construction Continues On Woodland Avenue
DULUTH, Minn.- A two year project to reconstruct a mile of Woodland Avenue and Calvary Road in Duluth is underway. As construction continues there are some headaches but also a lot of…
Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) Opens Doors to Community
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) is right on Highway 53 in Hermantown. Recently, they opened their doors for community tours. Staff showed off all the work they've been doing, like treating…
Teen Recovering After Crash With Moose
DULUTH, Minn. - A 17-year-old Northland girl is recovering after her car crashed into a moose on July 7th. First responders have told her family it's a 'miracle' she and her boyfriend both…
Spooner Police Investigating Suspicious Death
SPOONER, Wis. – The Spooner Police Department says they are investigating the suspicious death of a 52-year-old male. Authorities say officers were dispatched to a residence around 11:12 a.m. on Tuesday for a medical call. Upon arrival they found a…
Crookston Diocese Reaches $5M Settlement With 15 Victims
CROOKSTON, Minn. (AP) - The Diocese of Crookston has reached a $5 million settlement with 15 people who were children when they were sexually abused by priests. As part of the settlement, the diocese agreed to make public the names…
Three Charged in Duluth Heroin Bust
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police say after executing a search warrant on Friday, three suspects were arrested on first-degree sale of heroin charges. According to reports, investigators along with the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, executed…
Two Juveniles Arrested After Fight at Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds, One Injured
SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to the Douglas County Fairgrounds Tuesday evening on reports of a fight. When officers arrived on scene they determined the fight involved a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old male.…
Two top Leaders at Human Services Rescind Resignations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two top leaders at the Minnesota Department of Human Services have rescinded their resignations after Commissioner Tony Lourey's abrupt departure. Deputy Commissioners Chuck Johnson and Claire Wilson announced their resignations last week. They didn't say…
Mayor Larson Announces Commissioning of USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul to be Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy Jodi J. Greene announced Wednesday morning that the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul will…
Midday Update 7-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
Twin Ports Paddle Festival to Kick off Paddlers, Rowers Week
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland Paddlers Alliance is excited to be hosting the second annual Twin Ports Paddling Festival Saturday, July 20 at the Park Point Recreation Area Boat Launch. The…
Specialty Brews to be Unveiled During Zoo La Palooza Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - The animals at the Lake Superior Zoo invite you to get wild with them Thursday, July 18 for the annual Zoo La Palooza fundraiser. The after-hours party at the…
Red Flag Warning At Twin Ports Beaches
TWIN PORTS BEACHES - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches until 9pm. High waves will develop as early as 10am, with the greatest heights this afternoon and evening. Winds are sustained at…
Five new Lawsuits Filed in Fatal School Explosion
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Five new lawsuits have been filed more than two years after a natural gas explosion caused part of a Minneapolis school to collapse, killing two people and injuring nine others.…
Fairlawn Mansion Offering Free Tours During Ice Cream Social
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The annual Fairlawn Ice Cream Social is happening Wednesday, July 17Â from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Staff with Superior Public Museums invite family and friends to Fairlawn…
Morning Update 7-17-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
Ex-Officer who Fatally Shot 911 Caller Appeals Convictions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 about a possible assault have filed an appeal. Mohamed Noor was convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter in the July…
Duffy Calls Four Minority Congresswomen 'Anti-American'
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin calls the four minority congresswomen targeted by President Donald Trump's controversial tweets “anti-American.'' The 7th District congressman defended Trump on the House floor Tuesday where Democrats asked that Duffy's words…
Staying Cool At 'The Beach' During The Heat
CLOQUET, Minn.--Â The hot and steamy day made for a busy one at "The Beach" at Pinehurst Park in Cloquet Tuesday. It's one of the Northland's most unique beaches with filtered chlorinated water and…
After Repairs Head of Lakes Fair Opens for Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior opened for the year, offering rides, a horse show, a beef auction, and more over the next five days.…
Bluegrass Camp Teaching Campers More Than Just Music
BAYFIELD, Wis. - Kids and teens are taking part in a bluegrass camp this week at Big Top Chautauqua. The venue which is normally filled with people and acts was reserved for an intensive 3-day…
Officials, Citizens Share Thoughts on Future of Lester Park Golf
DULUTH, Minn.- City officials met with concerned citizens in Lester Park Tuesday to hear more feedback on the fate of Duluth's Public Lester Park Golf Course. This comes after the council voted in…
Barker's Island Beach Reopened After Restoration Work
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Barker's Island beach is back open after restoration work. The Wisconsin DNR found the beach had some of the worst bacteria numbers in the St. Louis River area. They…
Superior City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Safe Rebuild of Husky Refinery
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior City Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuild of the Husky Refinery in the safest way possible. The resolution passed unanimously. Councilor Dan Olson, who introduced it, says it…
Big Top Chautauqua Hosting Many Genres of Music this Summer
BAYFIELD, Wis. - Big Top Chautauqua is in the midst of its 34th season under the tent featuring all different genres of music and dance. This summer, the big top looks a…
Hermantown Fire Department Settles into New Fire Stations
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - After nearly a year the Hermantown Fire Department is finally settled into two new fire stations. Back in May of 2018, the department demolished the old stations and began…
