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.
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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…
Thomas The Train Stops In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The North Shore Scenic Railroad is the only place in the Midwest where you will see not only Thomas the Tank, but also his good friend Percy as the Steam Tour…
MN Law Will Soon Ban E-Cigarette and Vape Usage in Public Places
DULUTH, Minn. - A new policy change in Minnesota will soon regulate electronic cigarettes and vapes more like traditional cigarettes. The change will place a ban on using of these products in most indoor…
Two Harbors Robotics Team Raises Money to Visit NASA Space Center
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Middle school robotics students are riding a high after winning a state–wide competition, and now they're preparing for a trip that's going to be out of this world- they're going…
Wussow's Concert Cafe Celebrates 20 Years in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Coffee and music lovers can celebrate a milestone anniversary in West Duluth this weekend. Wussow's Concert Café, formerly Beaner's Central, is partying for its 20th birthday. The owner invited bands that…
Teen Tries to get Back to Normal Life After Car Crash with Moose
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The 17–year–old survivor who was injured in a car crash with a moose speaks out and shares details about how she's adjusting to life at home since being released from the…
Hands-Free Law Effect On Bicyclists
DULUTH, Minn.- Distracted driving continues to take the lives of Minnesota's most vulnerable roadway users- people who walk and bike. And with the hands-free law going in effect next Thursday, both bikers…
Minnesota Ballet Shows Off Talents
DULUTH, Minn.- Thirty Minnesota School of Ballet students showed off their talents they learned from their summer classes in front of family and friends today outside of the main Duluth Public Library. From…
Brewers Come to Duluth For Minnesota Brewers Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - To Kick off All Pints North Fest weekend brewers from across Minnesota were at the DECC for the 8th Annual Minnesota Brewers Conference. Brewers had the chance to hear from…
Legion Act fills Eligibility dates, Allows all Veterans to join American Legion
Earlier this week, Congress passed a bipartisan bill called the "Legion" Act which would allow all veterans to join the American Legion. Before, vets who weren't involved in hostile conflicts like the cold war,…
Bruce Hagen, Former Superior Mayor, Dies at 73
SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to city officials, former Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen has died at the age of 73. Hagen served a total of five terms with the City of Superior. He first served…
Golfers Show Support for CASDA at "Socks For Survivors" Golf Scramble
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A few golfers squeezed in some tee time at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, while also supporting a good cause and rocking some of their wackiest socks. The Center Against Sexual…
Departed DOC Official Accused of Leaking Information
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota corrections official who resigned recently is accused of leaking private internal data as well as lobbying for her husband's nonprofit. Sarah Walker stepped down last week, just a few months after Gov. Tim…
