May Snow Falls on the Northland
Duluth, Minn. - April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but that has not been the case as inches of heavy snow fell in the Northland on Wednesday. Take a…
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Minnesota Drivers Caught Driving Distracted, Including Watching "Parks and Rec," Facetiming, and Texting
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced that 1,927 drivers in the state of Minnesota have been cited for using their phones behind-the-wheel during a three-week period in April. The DPS said the three-week timeframe was part…
Students Battle It Out At Lake Superior College's 16th Annual Robot War Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - Students from both Lake Superior College and local high schools got the chance to battle it out today during the 16th Annual Robot War Competition. A total of 15…
Jazz Lunch at University of Wisconsin-Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Today, those in the music department at Wisconsin-Superior filled the Yellowjacket Union with a different kind of music. At the end of each semester, music students get together to…
Minnesota Fishing Preview
DULUTH, Minn.- It's a cold and snowy forecast, but come this weekend, Minnesota fishermen will be hitting the waters as the 2019 season kicks off Saturday. As the opener approaches the…
Juniper Network Trains Volunteers to Work with Chronic Pain Patients
DULUTH, Minn. - Those suffering with chronic pain can face a difficult situations, especially when it comes to managing it. The Minnesota-based Juniper Network held a training session at the Mesabi…
Bent Paddle to Celebrate 6th Anniversary with Festiversary Celebration
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company will be hosting their annual Festiversary celebration on Saturday, May 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The block party-style celebration will feature…
Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate intelligence committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr., calling him in to answer questions about his 2017 testimony. That’s according to a person familiar with the subpoena who discussed it on condition of anonymity. The committee…
House Panel Votes to Hold AG Barr in Contempt
WASHINGTON (AP) -The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress, escalating the legal battle with the Trump administration over access to special counsel Robert Mueller's report. The committee voted 24-16 to hold…
Seven Deer Test Positive for CWD at Central Minnesota Deer Farm
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Officials say seven deer tested positive for a fatal brain disease at a central Minnesota farm where a herd of whitetails was euthanized. But the Minnesota Board of Animal Health says officials found 13 decomposed…
Police: Superior Middle School Student Brought Knives to School, Caused Lockdown
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Police Department has released more details regarding the Superior Middle School being placed on lockdown Tuesday morning. According to police, the school was locked down after a knife fell out of a student’s clothing while…
GOP Sends Evers Letter Complaining About Prison Raises
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Assembly Republicans with prisons in their districts are complaining about Democratic Gov. Tony Evers decision to grant temporary raises at only six institutions. Nineteen Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to Evers on Wednesday saying the raises…
Vulnerable Adult Missing From Canosia Township
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - A resident was reported missing from an adult foster care home in Canosia Township on Sunday. Julian Daniel Decoux was last seen outside the home Sunday afternoon according to staff members. A search was conducted…
Midday Update 5-8-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Animal Answers: It's Time to Talk Turtles
DULUTH, Minn. - With the Minnesota fishing opener on Saturday, May 11 and more humans enjoying area lakes, it's time to once again talk turtle conservation. It's also important to…
Hibbing High School Student Arrested
HIBBING, Minn. – All Hibbing area schools were placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday morning due to the arrest of a juvenile male that attends the Hibbing High School. Hibbing police say officers were dispatched to the 2600 Block of…
Meghan and Harry Name son Archie Harrison
LONDON (AP) — Tired but beaming, Meghan and Prince Harry showed the public their baby son’s face for the first time on Wednesday, and also revealed his name: Archie. The royal couple said their son, seventh in line to…
Mistrial Declared in Murder Trial of Rochester man
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A mistrial has been declared in the case of a Rochester man accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy in a confrontation over a traffic accident. Twenty-six-year-old Alexander Weiss was on trial for second-degree murder in…
UWS Chamber Orchestra to Host Upcoming Performances
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - It's a busy week for the talented musical performers at UWS as they have two upcoming concerts this week. One of them is taking place across the bridge in…
Morning Update 5-8-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Duluth Coffee Company to Open new Cafe Location
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Coffee Company is opening its second location within The Ripple Bar located inside Hoops Brewing Company. The new café will include a full espresso bar, brewed coffee and baked goods from Great Harvest Bread Company. In…
Meghan, Harry Present Royal Newborn to the Public
LONDON (AP) — Two tired but beaming parents and one blissfully sleeping baby posed for the cameras Wednesday as Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, helped satisfy a huge global…
Hermantown Suspect Wore Bullet-Proof Vest During Officer-Involved Shooting
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified two officers who used deadly force during an officer-involved shooting May 4 in Hermantown. Meanwhile, the investigation has revealed the suspect killed in the shooting – Timothy Russell Majchrzak, 37,…
Volunteers Pitch in To Clean Up Enger Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Parks and Recreation crews are pushing ahead to prepare the city parks for the summer season. With 129 parks and about 11,000 acres, Duluth…
Gitch Gear Devoted to Lakewalk Reconstruction
DULUTH, Minn. - Gitch Gear, a Lake Superior devoted retailer has launched a fundraiser called Lakewalk With Me. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of special t-shirts will go to…
Duluth Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse announced the upcoming season for the NorShor, Underground, and Family Theatres. At the NorShor this year will be Smokey Joe's Cafe, the Wizard of Oz, Steel…
Superior City Council Fails to Elect President Again; Mayor Paine Frustrated
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine is growing increasingly frustrated after a second city council meeting that failed to vote in a new council president. "Basically the council failed to…
EPA Announces Funding for Howard's Bay in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 14 million dollars in funding to clean up Howard's Bay in Superior. Contamination has built up in the sediment at the site…
Fighting Back on the Issues Veterans Face
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Douglas County non-profits gathered at the Bong Center in Superior today to host a forum on how to fight back against the many issues Veterans face. The event sponsored by…
Lake View Hospital Breaks Ground on Expansion
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- A major healthcare project is being celebrated in one Northland community tonight. A big campus expansion project costing fifteen million dollars. The project will allow for new…
