Torch Run Makes Stop in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier in the week, the Flame of Hope Torch began its trip from Thunder Bay Canada to the Twin Cities, and today the torch was in Duluth starting its…
Latest Headlines
Hundreds Take Part in Day of Caring Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across Duluth today for the United Way's Day of Caring. Volunteers walked a three mile stretch along the Lakewalk on the North Shore…
Lake Superior College Hosts Crash Simulation
DULUTH, Minn.- They are not old enough to drive yet, but on Wednesday, 60 middle school aged campers saw the harsh reality of what could happen if they aren't paying attention on the…
Special Summit Promotes Bonding Between Generations
DULUTH, Minn. - A variety of age groups from around the Northland shared stories and ideas for projects used to help build inter-generational connections during a special summit in Duluth. The Age…
New Regents President to Focus on Internships, Counseling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - New University of Wisconsin System regents President Drew Petersen wants to focus on student internships and counseling. Petersen said in telephone interview that he wants to expand student internship opportunities, particularly in undergraduate research. He added…
Duluth Police: Teen's Death Ruled as Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, Ausineese Dufault’s manner of death has been listed as a suicide following lab results from the Midwest Medical Examiner and the investigation of the DPD Violent Crimes Unit. A preliminary report…
At Least One Dead After Semi Explodes on I-94 in Wisconsin
UPDATE: (AP) - A county coroner official says two people are dead after a semi crashed on an interstate in southeastern Wisconsin, exploding and setting fire to other vehicles. A WTMJ-TV photographer…
Encouraging Conversation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month
SUPERIOR, Wis. - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place annually on June 15, as the world recognizes Elder Abuse Month. It's an international observance, coming to be as a result of…
Midday Update 6-19-19
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot give a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Wisconsin Justices to Hand Down Lame-Duck Ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Supreme Court is ready to hand down a ruling in a lawsuit challenging Republican's lame-duck laws limiting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul's powers. The court plans to release its decision…
Minnesota Skating Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Student
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A figure skating coach has pleaded guilty in Hennepin County to sexually abusing a student. Forty-eight-year-old Thomas Incantalupo, of St. Louis Park, entered the plea to two counts of criminal sexual conduct Tuesday for abusing the girl…
"Carrie: the Musical" Takes Over The Underground Theater
DULUTH, Minn. - Rubber Chicken Theater is extending prom season this year! Their production of "Carrie: the Musical" will be staged June 20 - 22 and June 27 - 29 starting at…
Raptor Ridge Soars into Great Lakes Aquarium Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - As thousands of runners make their way into Canal Park Friday, others will flock to the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth for the opening of their new exhibit,…
Morning Update 6-19-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Great Lakes States, Provinces Team up on Invasive Species
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - The eight states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes region have agreed to cooperate on enforcing invasive species laws. They will share information and team up to investigate suspected violations, including possession and…
Leaked Email Raises new Questions About PolyMet Water Permit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A leaked email has raised new questions about how state and federal regulators handled a major permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The e-mail asks…
Deck Of Cards Picks Council Pres.; Mayor Paine Vetoes Censure Against Councilor Van Sickle
SUPERIOR, Wis. - It was a heated Superior City Council meeting Tuesday night that included a censure vote and a cutting of the cards to finally pick a council president after three failed votes…
Great Outdoors: Grandma's Runners Prepare for Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon runners will make their way down the North Shore this Saturday. Thousands will run 26.2 miles from Two Harbors to Canal Park in Duluth. Local shops are making sure…
Hillside Farmer's Market Reaches Families in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - The Hillside Farmer's Market is now open for the season with a focus on reaching families in need. The market at Fifth Avenue East and Third Street is a much…
City Officials Preparing for Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. - The 43rd annual Grandma's Marathon is on Saturday, and city officials are busy preparing for the day. Roads along the route will be closed starting Saturday at 4 a.m.…
Duluth Area High School Soccer Players Sent to Sweden
DULUTH, Minn.- As part of a 22-year-program with Duluth's sister city Vaxjo, Duluth-area high school soccer players headed to Sweden to play soccer, and be hosted by Swedish students. They'll spend 18…
Hanging Flower Baskets Go Up in Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- It's beginning to look like summer in Canal Park, as the hanging flower baskets have started going up, just in time for Grandma's Marathon. More than 100 baskets were delivered and hung…
Community Officers Clean Up Abandoned Homeless Camps
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police community officers coordinated with park rangers and other city staff to help clean up a few areas known to be abandoned homeless camps. Officers filled two dump trucks full…
Over $1B Worth of Cocaine Intercepted at Philadelphia Port
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — U.S. authorities seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine Tuesday from a ship at a Philadelphia port, calling it one of the largest drug busts in American history. The…
Enbridge Plan to Replace Line 3 Hits Another Obstacle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota has hit another obstacle. Earlier this month a court said the project's environmental impact statement failed to address the possibility of an…
Welty Joins Duluth School Board Race
DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth school board member, Harry Welty, officially entered the race for the Duluth School Board’s 2nd District seat on Tuesday. Welty previously spent twelve years on the Duluth School Board between 1996 and 2017. According to…
Extreme Paddle Board Adventurer Leaves Twin Ports for Arctic in Never Before Attempted Trip
DULUTH, Minn. -- Monday morning a local Duluth man paddled away on a rare adventure to the Arctic. Taking a never before attempted trip on a stand up paddle board, Jared…
Two off-Duty Officers Killed in Separate Wisconsin Incidents
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Two off-duty police officers have been killed in separate incidents in southeastern Wisconsin. Racine police say Officer John Hetland was fatally shot Monday about 9:40 p.m. when he tried to intervene in an armed robbery at Teezers…
Midday Update 6-18-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Minnesota State Fair Adds 31 new Food Items
ST. Paul, Minn (Fox 9) - Rejoice, Minnesota, the official list of the new foods coming to the State Fair has arrived! This year the Great Minnesota Get-Together has added 31 new culinary adventures to bring the total of…
