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Massive Orio Cookies Available at Vikre Now

DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Cooking Connection we are making massive freshly made ORIO cookies! Not Oreo, but Orio! Check the sweet treat recipe out and how to make it yourself, in…

Missing Person: Wahbinmigisi "Pennie" Robertson, 31

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. – Family members reported Wahbinmigisi "Pennie" Robertson, 31, missing to the Fond du Lac Police Department on Tuesday, May 28. Robertson was last seen on Mahnomen Road on May 24. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office…

Fire Crews Respond to Fire at Motel 6 in Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire crews are on scene at the Motel 6 in Lincoln Park. The motel, located at 200 South 27th Avenue West, was evacuated and authorities say there were no reported injuries. Deputy Fire Marshall Jonathan…

DTA Driver Cited in Downtown bus Crash

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the Duluth Police Department, the driver of the DTA bus that hit a woman in Downtown Duluth earlier this month has been cited with “failure to yield to a pedestrian.” The crash happened around 12:48…

Morning Update 5-31-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 31, 2019.

Minneapolis Officer's Attorneys Seek no Prison for Shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed woman in 2017 plan to ask a sentencing judge for no prison time. If that's not granted, they're seeking less prison time than state…

Trump Promise of new Mexican Tariffs Brings Protests

WASHINGTON (AP) - It was a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal. President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do…

K9 Luna Graduates From St. Paul K9 Academy

DULUTH, Minn. – After 13 weeks of rigorous training, K9 Luna and her handler Officer Aaron Haller have graduated from the St. Paul K9 Academy. K9 Luna will be the first…

Walz Signs Education Budget Bill Passed in Special Session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $20 billion education funding bill approved by lawmakers in last week's special session. Walz signed the bill Thursday at Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul. The bill…

R. Kelly Charged With 11 new sex-Related Crimes in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. Cook County prosecutors charged the…

Two Injured in Cass County ATV Crash

CASS COUNTY, Minn. – Two people were injured after an ATV crash Wednesday night in Cass County, Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they were notified by the Deer River Essentia Health Emergency Room of two individuals being treated…

Victim Identified in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department has identified the victim of the fatal hit-and-run accident in West Duluth on Tuesday evening. Authorities say 30-year-old Peter James Seppanen of Esko was driving his motorcycle…

Suspect in Fatal Park Point Attack Pleads Guilty

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of burglarizing, robbing and killing 70-year-old Park Point Larry Watczak in January pleaded guilty Thursday morning to second-degree murder without intent. …

Midday Update 5-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Lake Place Park Renaming Ceremony to Take Place Friday

DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth is holding a naming ceremony tomorrow to rename Lake Place Park as Giche-ode’ Akiing. Giche-ode’ Akiing means A Grand Heart Place in Ojibwe. The Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the…

Food Allergy Walk to Raise Awareness in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - The national organization, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is hosting a local Hometown Heroes Walk in Duluth Saturday, June 1. The event aims to raise critical funds…

Morning Update 5-30-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Superior Residents Displaced After Porch Fire

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior fire crews responded to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon that left two residents displaced and caused significant damage to their trailer. According to the Superior Fire Department, crews responded to the fire around 3:50 p.m. at…

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