The Northland Remembers America's Ace of Aces Richard I. Bong
SUPERIOR, Wis. - What started as a plane and a dream has now turned into a haven for Northland veterans. From Poplar, Wis. farm boy to America's icon, U.S.…
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Morning Update 5-14-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Searches Off Northern Michigan Don't Turn up Missing Plane
FRANKFORT, Mich.-Authorities say searches haven't turned up signs of a small plane that went missing while flying over Lake Michigan. The Benzie County sheriff's office says the plane dropped off radar on Sunday night off of northern Michigan, about 4…
Exotic Animals in Minnesota Homes
MINNESOTA - Owning exotic animals is a bigger problem than most people think. Whether its bears, monkeys, snakes, or tigers, it's becoming more common across the country and right here in the…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Potluck Vintage and Modern Kitchenware
DULUTH, Minn. - Many people have a pot or kitchen instrument that has been passed down for generations, and one business owner is mixing the old and new in his kitchen…
Duluth Fire Department Launches a New Watercraft
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has launched a new tool for water rescues. The personal watercraft similar looking to a jet ski allows fire rescue crews…
Duluth City Councilors Vote 7-0 to Downsize Lester Park Golf Course
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth city councilors voted 7-0 in favor of a plan to downsize the financially struggling Lester Park golf course on Monday. Councilors Em Westerlund and Jay Fosle were…
One Killed in House Explosion
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Superior police confirmed on Monday that one person was killed in Sunday morning's house explosion and subsequent fire in Superior. Police have not identified the victim yet as…
Northland Sixth Graders Go On a River Quest for Learning
DULUTH, Minn.- More than 1,500 sixth graders from throughout the region are learning about the Duluth waterfront and water safety all this week, during the 27th Annual Saint Louis River Quest Program.…
Red Cross Holds Mass Casualty Incident Training at Duluth International Airport
DULUTH, Minn.- It's training they hope is never actually used. With summer right around the corner, concerts, festivals and other large crowded events carry the potential for an accident or active…
A and Dubs is Open for its 69th Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The wait is finally over. The iconic A and Dubs in West Duluth is officially open for business for its 69 year. A and Dubs is the…
"Get Downtown Week" to Encourage Patrons to Visit Downtown During Superior Street Reconstruction
Shopping, dining, and entertainment are some of the things that brings the vibrancy to downtown Duluth. Now you have a chance to indulge Starting today, The Duluth Greater Downtown Council's annual…
A Labor Agreement Implemented for Essentia's Vision Northland Project
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction for Essentia Health's historic $800 million Vision Northland project is set to start later this year. A project labor agreement is the framework for collaboration between Essentia,…
Multiple Elections Happening in the Northland Tomorrow
Multiple school referendums and a primary for a county board seat are happening in the Northland tomorrow. The primary will feature six candidates vying for the District 5 St. Louis County commissioner seat which represents Hermantown, Proctor, and Rice Lake.…
Felicity Huffman Pleads Guilty in College Scheme
BOSTON (AP) - Felicity Huffman has pleaded guilty to participating in the college admissions cheating scheme. The 56-year-old actress entered the plea Monday to a charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Huffman stood with…
Update: One Dead Following Superior Home Explosion
SUPERIOR, Wis. – According to the Superior Police Department one person was found deceased inside a small home following an explosion in Superior’s Billings Park neighborhood Sunday. The explosion was reported around 10:50 a.m. Sunday on 22nd Street near Corning…
Man Injured by Explosives, More Found at Residence
EMILY, Minn. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a residence in the Emily area after a man suffered an explosives-related hand injury. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident about 5 p.m. Sunday. The man had suffered what…
Fresh Mex Beef Barbacoa Tacos
LINCOLN PARK, Minn. -- In this weeks Cooking Connection we met up with Conner Maki, the head chef at Corktown Deli and now Taco Arcada! We are cooking up fresh tacos,…
More People Dying in Wisconsin, but Elderly Living Longer
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - More people are dying in Wisconsin, but the state's growing elderly population is living longer. Those are two findings of the annual death report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The latest report released Monday…
Itasca Co. Sheriff's Office: Alcohol a Contributing Factor in Fatal ATV Accident
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - A 21-year-old Cohasset man was arrested for Criminal Vehicle Homicide following an ATV crash that resulted in a fatality early Saturday morning. According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to a report of an…
Midday Update 5-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, May 13, 2019.
Authorities ask for Public’s Help Locating Missing man in Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Benjamin John Panchyshyn, 42, was last seen leaving his residence on North Sugar Lake Trail Saturday around 6:00 p.m. Panchyshyn…
Walz, Legislative Leaders Fail to Reach Budget Deal Again
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Budget negotiations between Gov. Tim Walz and state House and Senate leaders have broken off again amid an ongoing clash over taxes. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the failure to reach a deal Sunday evening…
Duluth Musician Alan Sparhawk to Headline Music Resource Center Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth vocalist and guitarist Alan Sparhawk is set to headline a benefit concert for the Music Resource Center Friday, May 17 at Sacred Heart Music Center located at…
Coffee Conversation: Children's Charity Gala to Support Local Families
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northern Lights Foundation is proud to present the 2019 Children's Charity Gala on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. The event is happening at the Harborside…
Morning Update 5-13-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, May 13, 2019.
Update: Victim Pinned Between Garbage Truck and Dumpster Identified
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Steven Allen Stoks of Hoyt Lakes. BIWABIK, Minn. – According to the Gilbert Police Department, a male victim was pronounced dead Monday morning after being pinned between a garbage truck and a large…
Northlanders Melting for Smelt in Duluth's Canal Park
DULUTH, Minn.- Mothers weren't the only ones celebrated on Sunday. Canal Park was a sea of silver and blue, gathered to celebrate one thing. Smelt. The 8th Annual "Run Smelt,…
UWS Looks to Add New 'Critical Civic Engagement' Major
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A year and a half after suspending 25 academic programs, UW-Superior may add a new major. The university recently got a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities…
Weather This Weekend Perfect for Mother's Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Mothers were out enjoying the nice weather on their special day. The Rose Garden in Duluth was full of mothers with their kids enjoying the sun, and each other's…
