FOX 21 Local News At 9: Tuesday's Severe Weather Coverage
NORTHLAND -- Video from viewers from around the Northland shows manholes unable to hold all the rain water in Bovey. The streets were comparable to small riverways. A similar story…
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Austin-Jarrow Prepares for Marathon Crowd
DULUTH, Minn. -- Businesses like Austin-Jarrow are getting ready for Duluth's biggest event. Before a race, a lot of prep goes into preventing things from happening. It is key to make sure it goes smoothly.…
Grandma's Marathon Officials Monitoring Weather Threats
DULUTH, Minn. -- With Grandmas Marathon taking place this weekend, organizers are keeping a close eye on potential weather threats. Race staff have been working with the National Weather Service to monitor rain events…
Update: Missing Kayaker In Washburn County Found Alive
Update (6/18/24): The 19-year-old kayaker who went missing on the Namekagon River Friday was found safe Tuesday afternoon by the Wisconsin DNR. Sheriff Dennis Stuart told FOX 21 Gunnur Hess, of Sarona, was located in St. Croix Falls, about 50…
Missing Duluth Man Found Dead in Pokegama River
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The body of a missing Duluth man was found in the Pokegama River in the Village of Superior Monday afternoon. 43-year-old Ryan Lahti was last seen fleeing into the woods on Cemetery Road in Douglas County after…
Sheriff: Source of Grand Marais Pride Bomb Threat Came From Russia
GRAND MARIAS, Minn. -- The Cook County Sheriff's Office has determined the source of the bomb threat from over the weekend that was directed at a Pride Event in Grand Marais. Officials said the threat came from an e-mail address located…
Power Restored After Dump Truck Strikes Power Line On London Road
DULUTH, Minn. -- Power was restored Tuesday to more than 1,000 customers after a dump truck struck a power line on London Road, taking down a power pole with it. The accident happened at…
Coffee Conversation: What Runners Should Know Ahead of Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- The final sprint is on to Grandma's Marathon. Here's what runners should know before race day. Essentia Health Athletic Trainer Christina Nistler, who has also ran 10 marathons, joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Tuesday to…
Lake Superior Zoo Kicks Off Pollinator Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating a special week. A week celebrating an important part of nature. Pollinators are responsible for keeping the ecosystem alive and thriving. The Lake Superior Zoo kicked off…
Neighbor's "Quick Action" Saves Three and a House from Overnight Fire
DULUTH, Minn. -- A neighbor is being credited for their "quick response" in saving three people and a house from fire early Tuesday morning. According to the Duluth Fire Department, fire broke out at a house on West 6th street…
Minnesota Rural Health Conference Going on in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn -- Health professionals from across the state are at the DECC for the Minnesota Rural Health Conference. The workforce shortage is one of the main topics during the two-day conference. The issue is not limited to doctors and…
Carrying the Torch for Special Olympics
DULUTH, MINN -- The Special Olympics Minnesota Annual Torch Run across the state went through Duluth today. The Minnesota Special Olympic Games began last weekend and this weekend will be at Stillwater High School.…
Nothern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps Gets Some Upgrades
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new location means new beginnings for this nonprofit historic preservation group. Nothern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps is an opportunity for young adults to get hands on learning experience. Through this nonprofit,…
Community Prepares for Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-- The biggest event in Duluth is right around the corner. Canal Park in downtown Duluth is gearing up for the biggest race in the Northland. They are wasting no time to…
Twin Ports Interchange I-35 Single Lane Closures 6/18-6/21
DULUTH, Minn. -- Heads up for drivers on I-35 this week; single lanes will be closed at times in both directions through the Twin Ports Interchange project area. Full list of expected closures and times listed below. 6/18 - Southbound…
Coffee Conversation: Two One-Act Murder Mysteries at Time Arc Theatre
SUPERIOR, WI. -- Two one-act murder mysteries, Murder in Poplar and Heartbreak, will take the stage at Time Arc Theatre June 21 - June 30. Director of Murder in Poplar Kathleen Laakso and Director of Heartbreak Rob Larson joined FOX…
YMCA Camp Cabin Burns Down Overnight
BABBITT, Minn. -- The Babbitt and Morse-Fall Lake Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at YMCA Camp Northern Lights early Sunday morning. According to the Northland FireWire, a fire was reported at around 7:10 a.m. Babbitt Fire Chief Tony…
Bomb Threat to Grand Marais Pride Event Under Investigation
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. -- The Cook County Sheriff's Office began investigating a bomb threat Saturday morning directed at a Pride Event in Grand Marais. The threat was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The Sheriff's Office responded immediately, performing…
78 Countries at Swiss Conference Agree Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Must Be Basis of Any Peace
OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Nearly 80 countries called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in. The…
31st Taste of Greece Festival Celebrates Through Food, Dance, and Community
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluthians from eight months to 98 years old lined up at Marshall School for the 31st Annual Taste of Greece Festival over the weekend. The two-day festival started out in…
Duluthians Get Outside for First-Ever Lincoln Park Summerfest
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's been many years since there's been a summer event in the craft district. So, the Lincoln Park Business Group organized a block long summer filled festival. The fest had food trucks,…
Sky Harbor Airport Unveils New Terminal By Hosting Art Gallery
DULUTH, Minn. -- Sky Harbor Airport on Park Point has unveiled its new terminal, and to add a taste of home to the interior, one local artist is displaying her artwork in the new building. Artist Natalija Walbridge creates fabric…
Quilters Honor K9's With a Quilt of Honor.
DULUTH, Minn -- What began as an effort to recognize the K9 that lived next door when he retired after 11 years serving the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department in Florida, is…
Oceans Alive Exhibit Opens
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new exhibit made a splash Friday morning at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The Oceans Alive made its debut. The goal with this new exhibit is to represent how our oceans, climate, and local habitats are all connected.…
Park Point Rummage Sale 2024
DULUTH, Minn. -- The saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. However, this rummage sale spans four miles and benefits shoppers, sellers, and even musicians. For sales like these, you…
New Equipment Boosts Superior Fire Department's Water Rescue Capabilities
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A partnership between the Superior Fire Department and Cenovus Energy is making the water safer for everyone. The Superior Fire Department showed off its newest equipment: a jet ski, and a rescue board. These were purchased thanks…
Appreciating Duluth Firefighters and Police Officers
DULUTH, Minn. -- This morning, both Duluth police and fire department members were thanked for protectors appreciation day. This is the second year the Inn on Lake Superior has thanked our local protectors. Firefighters and police officers enjoyed a free…
Cenovus Energy Rolls Out 50 new scholarships for Engineering Students
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Swenson School of Engineering is rolling out 50 new scholarship opportunities for students. The announcement coming Thursday outside of UMD. A total of 50 engineering scholarships will be provided over the next five years. Dr. Wendy…
Young Girl Hosts Lemonade Stand, Raises Money for Childhood Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. -- One young girl is doing her part to give back to cause that she knows all to well. Last October Ella Davis was diagnosed with leukemia at 10 years old. She received a bone marrow transplant in…
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck in Ashland County
MARENGO, Wis. -- A 12-year-old bicyclist was life flighted after being struck by a vehicle near Marengo, about 20 miles south of Ashland. This happened Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., the Ashland County Dispatch Center received a call that a vehicle…
