Morning Update 5-28-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
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Locals Clean Up Park Point for the Summer
DULUTH, Minn.- A small but mighty group of Duluthians spent part of the afternoon braving the winds and cleaning up Park Point Beach. This is the first clean up organized by the…
Veterans for Peace Honor Military for Memorial Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Veterans for Peace held their annual memorial day remembrance ceremony at Endion Station Monday. The Duluth–Superior chapter uses the ceremony to honor veterans and those who have fallen without glorifying war.…
Remembering the Fallen in Carlton
CARLTON, Minn.- Large, billowing American flags form a border around the graves of fallen soldiers on the top of the hill at Hillside Cemetery. The Carlton VFW Post 2962 led a…
99 Years Observing Memorial Day in Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn.- The American Legion 106 in Proctor held its 99th Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday. People started their observance at the Proctor Area Community Center before the Honor Guard…
Teen Suspect in April Shooting Found Dead in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- A 16-year-old boy charged in an April shooting incident was found dead early Monday morning in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Duluth police discovered Ausineese Aubin Dufault dead from a gunshot…
Proctor Museum Debuts Three New Exhibits
today the proctor historical society debuted three new exhibits at the proctor museum. One of the exhibits will honor the founding members of the historical society as this year marks 25 years…
Two Harbors Commemorates Memorial Day
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The American Legion Post 109 and Two Harbors High School hosted a memorial day service where hundreds of people gathered at the Lakeview Cemetery. the honor guard gave…
Superior Singers Getting People Happy for Their Summer Concert Series
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Well c'mon get happy. The "Superior Singers" is back for their 2019 summer concert series. Today people turned out to hear what the singers were working with this year.…
Fatal ATV Accident in Northern Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The Itasca County Sheriff's Office reports one man is dead after a crash on US Foresty Road 2182 located in rural northern Itasca County. The crash happened Saturday, May 25. When deputies responded, they found an…
Midday Update 5-27-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, May 27, 2019.
Adventure Park Season Begins at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're looking for adventurous plans on Memorial Day, the staff at Sprit Mountain have you covered. Although some patches of snow still cover the mountain, the…
Wisconsin Wineries Help Boost Tourism Fund
WISCONSIN (AP) - Wisconsin might be best known for its beer and cheese offerings, but the state is now dabbling in other areas of interest. A new report shows the states…
Morning Update 5-27-19
Authorities continue to investigate after a 16-year-old male was found dead after a shooting in the Duluth Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Teen Suspect in April Shooting Found Dead in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn.- A 16-year-old boy charged in an April shooting incident was found dead early Monday morning in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Duluth police discovered Ausineese Aubin Dufault dead from a gunshot wound inside a home while responding to a…
Blessing Bikes at Vineyard Church in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- During Motorcycle Awareness Month, hundreds of bikers from as far as Rochester came together at the Vineyard Church in Duluth, to hold the annual Blessing of the Bikes.…
Basking in the Sun at Brighton Beach
DULUTH, Minn.- It felt like summer on Sunday in Duluth, and many spots throughout the city were filled with people savoring the sun. Brighton Beach was packed with people enjoying the…
Make Music with Anything in the Battle of the Jug Bands
DULUTH, Minn.- Local musicians broke out their banjos, guitars, jugs and anything that made noise for the 23rd annual Battle of the Jug Bands competition. Amazing Grace Bakery in Canal Park was filled with…
Helicopter Tours Give Different View of the City
DULUTH, Minn.- Park Point's Sky Harbor Airport wants to take you above the lake in a helicopter. The airport is running a special deal this Memorial Day Weekend- helicopter rides over the Twin…
Segway Tours Through Duluth Come Back for Summer
DULUTH, Minn.- On a sunny day most people want to get outside and soak up Lake Superior. Duluth Glides thinks the best way to see it is to roll around it. Special for Memorial…
ATV Crash Kills Man in Iron County
Town of Pence, Wis. - A man is dead after a ATV crash early Sunday morning in Iron County, Wisconsin. The Iron County Sheriff's Office says the 911 call was received around 12:10 a.m. about an ATV accident at the…
Officer Dante S. Tini's Family Say Their Final Goodbyes
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Fallen veteran Dante Tini lost his life 77 years ago in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Virginia native's remains were recently brought back to Minnesota and Saturday, family said their…
Season for Adopting is Here at Animal Allies
DULUTH, Minn.- Animal Allies Humane Society is trying to get more loveable pets homes with some incentives. If you adopted one pet, you went home with a Swiffer Cleaning Product. According to…
A Workout Fit for the Troops at Aerial Athletics
DULUTH, Minn.- As many break out their grills and picnic tables this Memorial Day Weekend, fitness fanatics at Aerial Athletics honored Memorial Day in a different way: with an intense workout.…
Memorial Weekend BBQ at the Bong Veterans Historical Center
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Hundreds packed the Bong Historical Center parking lot for their Memorial Weekend Barbecue and Military Vehicle Show. According to organizers, before 11 a.m. 600 people had been through…
Duluth Projects Part of $48 Billion Budget Passed by Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Legislature passed a $48 billion state budget. It includes money for some big Duluth projects. According to Senator Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth), Duluth's half-percent sales tax increase for road repairs and about $97 million for…
Duluth Celebrates Bob Dylan's 78th Birthday
DULUTH, Minn. - May 24 is Duluth native Bob Dylan's birthday. To celebrate his 78th birthday this year Duluth Dylan Fest hosted a nine day schedule of events. On Thursday,…
Update: Patterson Gets Life in Jayme Closs Case
BARRON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man will spend the rest of his life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson was sentenced Friday in…
Great Lakes Academy Art Students Display Year's Worth of Work
DULUTH, Minn.- 9 months of hard work was celebrated Friday night at the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art. Students put their drawings, paintings and sculptures on display in the…
