Former Home of Jayme Closs Going up for Sale
BARRON, Wis. (FOX 9) - According to Fox 9, it appears the former Barron, Wisconsin home of Jayme Closs and her parents will soon be up for sale. The address is currently listed…
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UW Regents set Hearing on Protest Punishment Policy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System regents have scheduled a public hearing on regulations enacting a policy that calls for suspending and expelling students who disrupt campus speeches and presentations. The regents adopted a policy in October…
Midday Update 7-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 12, 2019.
Wasabi Poke Bowl
DULUTH, Minn. -- Wasabi Restaurant in Duluth is still open, even with the construction on Superior Street; with great lunch specials on both their sushi and poke bowls. In this week's Cooking Connection…
Dirt Bikes Brraaap To The Holeshot
BROOKSTON, Minn. -- Just 35 miles west of Duluth lies Echo Valley MotoCross Track, that's where we are taking you for this week's Active Adventures. Get ready to tear through the dirt track and…
Cultural Food Frenzy Takes Over Bayfront Festival Park This Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - The 3rd annual Taste of Duluth is taking on a new look and sound for 2019. Performers are being featured on the main stage this year that are going…
Trump to Tout Trade, Economy in Formerly Blue Wisconsin
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will visit Wisconsin on Friday, one of two Midwest stops as he warms up his re-election engine. Wisconsin has emerged as a vital testing ground for the president's hopes to take credit for the…
Three Missing Tennessee Kids Found Safe in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Minn. (Fox 9) - According to officials in Tennessee, the three kids missing out of Maury County, Tennessee have been found safe in Minnesota. The three kids, Analia, Abigail, and Michale were located in Cass County, Minnesota with…
New Beekeeping Nonprofit Meets in Superior
DULUTH, Minn. – According to local Beekeepers, 60 percent of the honeybees up north died this past winter. In order to counteract the winter bee kill-off, the Head of the Lakes Beekeeping Association has started…
Morning Update 7-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, July 12, 2019.
Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns Amid Epstein Deal Scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down following criticism of his handling of a plea deal with a wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. Trump…
Two top Officials are Leaving Minnesota's Largest State Agency
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two of the top officials at Minnesota's largest state agency are leaving their jobs, and the department isn't saying why. Human Services Commissioner Tony Lourey announced Thursday that Deputy Commissioners Chuck Johnson and Claire Wilson…
Minnesotan Prepares for His First Hurricane in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - Graham Hakala is from the Iron Range. He also lived in Duluth for years. And now, he's preparing to experience his first hurricane after recently moving to New Orleans, Louisiana. "It's…
Fast Draw Competition Begins Tomorrow in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Tomorrow the annual 10th annual Wisconsin Cowboy Fast Draw Tournament begins at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds in Superior. The shooting competition draws gunslingers from across the country to participate in the shootout…
A Better Understanding Of Wild Rice
DULUTH, Minn.- Four students from around the country were at UMD pulling out water samplers to understand the sediment chemistry that wild rice grows in. Two weeks ago, the students put those samplers into…
St. Louis County Swears In Officers
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County swore in 14 new deputies and correction officers during a ceremony in front of their family and friends on Thursday. The event not only focused on those…
Farmer For A Day In Proctor
DULUTH, Minn.- The South Saint Louis County Fair has kicked off in Proctor, offering up multiple programs for kids including getting the chance to be a farmer for a day. Kids get…
Lake Superior College Takes Next Step For New Housing Project
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College has taken the next step in a big development plan to have student housing on their main campus. A land swap was approved Wednesday night which clears…
Mayor Larson: Continued Use of Hydrogen Fluoride at Husky Unacceptable
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson released a statement Thursday afternoon that she will be “asking the Duluth City Council to vote on a resolution that requests that the EPA review…
Pilot Dies in Plane Crashes at Airport in Western Minnesota
HAWLEY, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a pilot has died in an ultra-light plane crash at a municipal airport in western Minnesota. The plane crashed after noon Thursday at Hawley Municipal Airport. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the pilot…
UW Regents Approve Student fee, Room-and-Board Increases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System regents have voted to increase student fees and room-and-board costs for the upcoming school year. The regents approved the increases unanimously as part of the system's 2019-20 operational budget Thursday. Under…
Taxpayers Helped Fund ‘Tonight Show’ Broadcast in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota taxpayers helped foot the bill when Jimmy Fallon broadcast “The Tonight Show” from Minneapolis as part of last year’s Super Bowl festivities. Minnesota Public Radio News obtained information via public records request that shows…
Lottery Ticket Sold in Ramsey Worth $21 Million
RAMSEY, Minn. (AP) - Officials say a lottery ticket sold in Anoka County is worth more than $21 million. The Minnesota Lottery says the Lotto America ticket hit the jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. It was sold at a Holiday…
Minnesota Trooper Charged With Sexually Assaulting Girl
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state trooper is charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The Dakota County Attorney's Office has charged 36-year-old Shawn Barta with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving the girl who authorities say…
Heritage Days in Two Harbors Begins Thursday
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Two Harbors is also celebrating this week, as Heritage Days festivities begins tomorrow. The festival will offer fun for all ages including arts and crafts, stage entertainment, a street dance, and…
Strawberry Picking Kicks off for the Season
CARLTON, Minn. - Strawberry picking season is finally underway at Spectrum Farm Strawberries in Carlton. The season is starting about a week late this year due to inclement weather in the spring, and on…
Volunteers Remove Harmful Wild Parsnip from West Waterfront Trail
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is asking for your help to rid the area of the invasive species Wild Parsnip. The plant emits a sap that can cause burns on human skin and pets. This…
Car Show Brings Classic Rides, CHUM School Supplies
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Sidewalk Days has kicked off on West Superior Street as the annual Car Show rolled in not only to show off, but also get kids ready for school. Vintage,…
