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A Century Old Theatre That's Trying to Make a Comeback

VIRGINIA, Minn. - A century old theater is making a come back. The arts play a significant role in any town, especially one like Virginia, Minnesota. "The theater opened…

Morning Update 4-9-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Anthony Peoples for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Knowing Your Neighbors: Reimagined by T. Underwood

DULUTH, Minn.- For some, it can be hard to make your house or apartment feel like home. The owner of Reimagined by T. Underwood says her philosophy can help with that.…

Martha's Daughter Restaurant Closes In Downtown Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A downtown Duluth restaurant that’s been open for only about a year has announced it is closing its doors for good and solely offering a “pop-up service.” Martha’s…

Kennedy Announces Run For Duluth City Council Dist. 5

DULUTH, Minn. - A life-long resident of West Duluth is running for the 5th District City Council seat currently held by Jay Fosle. Janet Kennedy made her announcement Monday at Beaner’s Central…

Chisholm Teachers Ratify New Contract

CHISHOLM, Minn.-Education Minnesota-Chisholm and the Chisholm School District have ratified teacher contracts for 2017-19 and 2019-21. The 2017-19 contract includes a one percent salary increase for both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The 2017-19 contract includes a one percent salary…

Spend Spring Break Playing Sports at Heritage Sports Center

DULUTH, Minn.- Spring Break has just begun for some area schools. Sometimes figuring out ways to entertain the family can be challenging. Duluth Parks and Recreation thinks they can help with…

Ski Season Successful, said Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn.- The end of season numbers have come in, and it appears it's been another successful one for Spirit Mountain. According to the resort's General Manager, they'll be…

First Street to be Evaluated for Two-Way Traffic

DULUTH, Minn.- As the city starts work on the reconstruction of Superior Street, they're also looking ahead to a possible redevelopment of First Street. On Monday night…

Phase Two of Superior Street Reconstruction Begins

DULUTH, Minn.- The barricades are up on Superior Street as construction season begins. While the ground was broken for the project on Monday, the real heavy work will start…

Wild State Cider Set to Welcome Customers for Soft Opening on April 16th

DULUTH, Minn.- Wild State Cider is taking pride in making cider as opening day quickly approaches. The cidery will offer four delicious flavors including a semi dry and fruit infused options.…

Duluth City Council Passes Motorized Scooter Regulations

DULUTH, Minn. - Due to the growing nationwide popularity of motorized scooters and E-bikes, the City of Duluth is taking proactive measures to regulate any potential new rental businesses in Duluth. Monday night, the City Council passed an ordinance 7-1…

Volunteer Returns Favor to Heart Surgery Patients in the Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Volunteer Week, which means its time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their time and energy to help others. One volunteer in Duluth is returning a…

City of Duluth to Implement New Lighting Policy

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is announcing a change to its street lighting policy regarding the “color temperature” of lighting – that is, what color the light source appears to the human eye. New residential streetlights installed within the Duluth…

Felicity Huffman to Plead Guilty in College Scam

SAN FRANCISCO-Actress Felicity Huffman has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating scandal. Court documents made public Monday show Huffman and 12 other prominent parents will plead guilty in the scheme. Huffman was accused of paying $15,000 to…

Midday Update 4-8-19

House Democratic Bill Hikes Corporate Taxes to Help Schools

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled a tax bill that includes $1.2 billion in higher taxes, mostly on corporate foreign profits, and they propose to spend about three-fourths of the new revenues on education. Leaders of the House Democratic…

Police Dog Stabbed During Encounter With Suspect in Green Bay

GREEN BAY, Wis.-A Green Bay police dog has been stabbed during an encounter with a suspect. Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun Sunday around 8 p.m. Police say they surrounded a house and the man…

Awaken Your Senses by Dining in the Dark

Community Raises Funds for Northland Law Enforcement

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders had their chance to 'Back the Blue' at the 2019 Police Fundraiser. The event is the only fundraiser put on by local non–profit Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 to…

Morning Update 4-8-19

St. Louis River Alliance Wants You to Get Involved

Flyers Backed By White Nationalist Group Pop Up In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - A white nationalist group has pushed its recruiting efforts into the city of Duluth. Flyers were taped up in and around Leif Erickson Park and the downtown area…

History of Duluth in Photographs at Glensheen Mansion

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth history is now on display in the form of newspaper photos at Glensheen Mansion. The exhibit is called Reporting Duluth. It's a partnership with the Duluth News…

Young Girl's Wish Granted at Lake Superior Zoo

DULUTH, Minn.- Sometimes, a trip to the zoo is all you need to have a good day. On Sunday, Lake Superior Zoo donated some space, and time with animals to help make…

Cloquet Police See Public's Help After Hockey Arena Burglarized

CLOQUET, Minn. -- Cloquet police are looking for two suspects who broke into the Northwoods Credit Union Hockey Arena. The burglary happened March 30. Two suspects stole items from a concession stand, according to police. It was not clear Sunday…

Evers Budget Restores Eminent Domain For Bike Trails

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal would restore local governments' power to seize private property for bike and recreational trails. Republican lawmakers added to the budget a prohibition on local government and state agencies using eminent domain…

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