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Midday Update 7-4-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Morning Update 7-4-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Fourth of July Festivities Kick Off in Cloquet

CLOQUET, Minn. - Towns around the Northland are gearing up for Independence Day and Wednesday, Cloquet was getting started as well. Burgers and brats were flipping for the Disabled American Veterans in…

Following The Fireworks Laws

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police want to remind the public of all of the rules when it comes to shooting off fireworks. Any firework that flies is considered illegal in the state of Minnesota.…

AAA Offers Free Rides To Impaired Drivers

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest holiday periods for drunk driving crashes, and now AAA is working to help curb that trend with a free…

Four Democratic Presidential Candidates Coming to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Four Democratic presidential candidates are planning to attend a town hall event on July 11 in Milwaukee. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former U.S. Housing Secretary Julian Castro and former Texas Rep. Beto O'…

New Apartment Complex Proposed for Endion Neighborhood

DULUTH, Minn. - A new apartment building is being proposed in the 2200 Block of South Street directly next to the Endi apartment complex on London Road. Launch Properties, based out of Minneapolis, says the four to six story apartment…

Evers Signs Wisconsin Budget With 78 Partial Vetoes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has made 78 partial vetoes to the state budget passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Evers signed the budget Wednesday, ignoring pleas from some liberals who wanted the new Democratic governor to reject…

Midday Update 7-3-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

One Dead Following Water Emergency on Lake Vermillion

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 58-year-old man from Saint Joseph was pronounced dead on Tuesday after being found unresponsive and face down in the water. Saint Louis County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a water emergency in the Greenwood Bay area…

Keeping Fido Calm During Fourth Festivities

DULUTH, Minn. - Anxiety medications are flying out the doors of local veterinary clinics and hospitals this week along with other treats, toys, and materials used to keep animals calm as humans prepare to blast…

2019 Northland Fourth of July Festivities

Minnesota: Aurora July 3: Quilt Show from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kids’ Carnival and Amazing Charles Balloon Sculpturist from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. First Annual Eino Koivisto & Terry Koivisto Vintage Car & Motorcycle Show on Main Street…

Morning Update 7-3-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Domestic Assault Suspect Dead After Police Standoff

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - A domestic assault suspect has been fatally shot following a standoff with police in a St. Paul suburb. The Star Tribune reports the man fled on foot after assaulting a woman in a car in Eagan…

Boaters Gearing Up for the Fourth

DULUTH, Minn. - Boaters around the Northland are heading to their marinas to get their respective boats ready for the Fourth of July. At Spirit Lake Marina and Duluth, many…

An Opportunity To Give

DULUTH, Minn.- Throughout the month of July, a portion of donations made to the Duluth Salvation Army will be matched through a grant from an organization called "Open Your Heart To The Hungry…

Camping Sites Beginning To Fill Up

DULUTH, Minn.- Campgrounds across the Northland are beginning to fill up as the Fourth of July is just days away. The Indian Point Campground is about half full right now. Campers who just pulled…

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