Midday Update 6-28-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 28, 2019.
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Milwaukee man in Custody in Officer's Death
RACINE, Wis. (AP) - Sheriff's officials have identified the man suspected of fatally shooting a Racine police officer who tried to stop an armed robbery. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office said Friday a 26-year-old Milwaukee man is in its jail…
Rox 'N Soul Perform LIVE on FOX 21 Local News
DULUTH, Minn. - Rox 'N Soul is made up of vocals by Roxann Berglund and guitar performances by Briand Morrison. The duo reside in Grand Portage, but travel all across the region…
Beat The Heat In Whitewater Rapids On The St. Louis River
SCANLON, Minn. -- In this week's Active Adventures we are beating the heat and gearing up to cool down in whitewater rapids along the St. Louis River with Minnesota Whitewater Rafting. Check…
Morning Update 6-28-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 28, 2019.
Car Crashes Into Downtown Biwabik Building Injuring two
BIWABIK, Minn. – The Gilbert Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol are investigating a crash that left two people injured Thursday night. According to the Northland Fire Wire, a building in downtown Biwabik was heavily damaged when a car…
Learn How To Make Your Own Waffle Cones
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection we are learning how to make waffle cones at home with Love Creamery! Waffle Cones 1 Cup granulated sugar 4 large egg whites 1…
Storms Snap Trees, Down Power Lines in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Powerful thunderstorms that moved through Wisconsin snapped trees, downed power lines and sent attendees at summer festivals scrambling for cover. Thousands of people were still without power in southern Wisconsin on Friday, after storms swept across the…
2 Dead, 1 Injured in Medical Helicopter Crash in Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) - Two people are dead and a third injured after a medical helicopter crash at the Brainerd airport. North Memorial Health says no patients were on board when the crash happened about 1 a.m. Friday. A nurse…
City Officials From Across The State Attend the League of Minnesota Cities Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 600 state and city officials are in Duluth this week for the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Every year the conference provides a chance for officials to learn new…
Alzheimer's Association Promote Healthier Aging
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Aging is a normal part of life. And as the population is growing older the Alzheimer's Association is helping people find ways for healthier aging. The association offered a free class…
Cloquet Fire Receives Grant For Much-Needed New Equipment
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet Area Fire Department has recently received a grant for nearly $400,000 to upgrade their 35-year-old air packs. Improved tracking capabilities, air monitoring, along with Bluetooth capability are some of the…
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe Continues Expansion Efforts
DULUTH, Minn- "At Sara's Table Chester Creek Café" is expanding. The popular Duluth restaurant is getting too big for its britches and the owner says it's time to make a change. The customer…
Monitoring the Bacterial Safety of Lake Superior Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. - Temperatures are finally rising and health officials are reminding swimmesr to be cautious of water-borne illnesses. The Minnesota Department of Health monitors 39 beaches on Park Point and up the North…
Duluth Considers Making First Street a Two-Way from Mesaba to 24th Avenue East
DULUTH, Minn. - Big changes could be coming to one of the busiest streets in Downtown Duluth. The city is considering a plan that wold make First Street a two-way street from Mesaba Avenue…
Bert-A-Palooza Celebrates at Bayfront Festival Park this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - Saturday celebrates the annual Bert-A-Palooza, a local birthday party for a man who likes to party and make a difference along the way. What started as a gathering of his family…
'Great Duluth Race' Brings 100 People on Scavenger Hunt
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Duluth Race brought out a hundred people for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Twenty businesses put together teams to compete in the first event of its kind hosted by…
Pop-Up Food Market Introduces Indigenous Foods to the Area
DULUTH, Minn.- Community members could get a taste of some of the region's indigenous foods at an Ojibwe pop–up market at the old 4th Street Deli. June's food market highlighted 'Journey Indigenous Food Gardens,' a youth…
Lake Superior College Looks into Other Options For a Campus Child Care Provider
DULUTH, Minn. - Finding appropriate child care can be a huge obstacle for many in the Northland. But Lake Superior College is exploring options to continue providing the best possible childcare on campus…
Haunted Trail Looking To Rebuild
SAGINAW, Minn.- After a harsh winter, a Saginaw Haunted Trail is asking for the public's help to rebuild. The money donated from the community will go towards repairing the roof of the shed…
Cloquet Offering Incentives For New Brewery Or Cidery
CLOQUET, Minn.- One Northland community would like to add a brewery or cidery to their town, and that city is offering financial incentives for someone to make that happen. Small towns across…
$10,000 Reward Offered for Information about Ashland gun Burglary
ASHLAND, Wis. - A $10,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information related to a pawn shop burglary in Ashland that occurred in July 2018. According to a recent new release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms…
The Sunset Bar & Grill has new Owners
DULUTH, Minn. – The Sunset Bar & Grill has some new owners. According to a recent announcement, Jessica and Erik Lietz of Lietz Properties purchased the bar and grill with the hope of a grand opening in spring 2020. After…
High Court Ruling Likely Ends Wisconsin Redistricting Case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that federal courts have no place in policing political district boundaries means a challenge to Republican-drawn legislative boundaries in Wisconsin is likely over. Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in Madison…
Fraser Shipyards Inc. Settles Another OSHA Penalty
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Fraser Shipyards Inc. has settled yet another OSHA penalty due to an employee being injured after they were struck by falling steel plates. According to the citation and notification of penalty, the violations took place in February…
Prosecutors: Father Angered Over Cake Kills 5-Year-Old son
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Prosecutors say a Milwaukee father is accused of fatally punching his 5-year-old son because the boy ate some of the cheesecake he had gotten for Father's Day. Travis Stackhouse is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the…
49th Annual Park Point Art Fair Happening Saturday, Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Summer on Park Point means a selection of over 100 vendors to enjoy this weekend at the 49th annual Park Point Art Fair. The festival and parking are…
Midday Update 6-27-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 27, 2019.
High court OKs no Warrant Blood Draws in Drunken Driver Case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says law enforcement officers can generally draw blood without a warrant from an unconscious person suspected of driving drunk or while on drugs. The high court issued its ruling Thursday in a case involving…
PolyMet: Glencore Majority Shareholder Following Rights Offering
ST. PAUL, Minn. - PolyMet announced today that preliminary results from a recent rights offering Glencore will now own approximately 72 percent of PolyMet common shares. Last March Polymet had secured a 12 month payment extension and lowered interest rates…
