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Superior Middle School Placed on Lockdown Earlier Today

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Superior Middle School was put on a "lock hold" earlier today within the building. "The hold was initiated so that building staff could address a safety concern within the building," the district said in a letter sent to parents.…

Two Missing Duluth Children Found Safe

UPDATE: The Children Have Been Found Safe. _____________________________ DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating two missing children who police are saying are runaways. Alexander LaFave: 15-years-old, 5'2" 150lb white male with auburn hair and…

Midday Update 5-7-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Sale of Maurices Finalized to Private Equity Firm

DULUTH, Minn.-Maurices has announced that its sale to private equity firm OpCapita is complete, marking a new era in the Duluth-based women’s fashion retailer’s 88-year history. The headquarters of the company will remain in downtown Duluth. “This is an exciting…

Howards Bay Cleanup Project to Get $14 Million in Funding

SUPERIOR, Wis.-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $13.8 million cleanup of Howards Bay in Superior. It's part of the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC) on the lake. Work will be funded through a cost-sharing partnership with…

A Little Bit of Scandinavia in the Northland

CLOQUET, Minn. - Minnesota has the largest population of Scandinavian Americans in the United States. Put a little bit of Scandinavia in every home in america- that's the Bergquist motto since 1948.…

Morning Update 5-7-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

CCU College of Hair Fire still Under Investigation

DULUTH, Minn. - An investigation continues into the cause of a fire at the Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair on West Superior Street. Initial damage is estimated to cost $75,000. Authorities…

Historic Armory on Track to Lift Demolition Order

DULUTH, Minn.- Construction progress continues at the historic armory in Duluth. Crews are working on the last major project to be completed before the long–standing demolition order on the building can be lifted.…

Animal Allies Receives Donation

DULUTH, Minn.- And all our furry friends received a big boost today, as a large donation was given to Duluth's Animal Allies Humane Society. The group received a check for more…

Douglas County Tourism See's Dramatic Rise

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Tourism business sales in Douglas County topped nearly one hundred fifty million dollars in 2018. With visitor spending up almost ten percent compared to the previous year. That's according…

Ash Borer Update

HIGHLAND, Wisc.- Concern tonight after the discovery of a new Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Douglas County, this time in the town of Highland. The Highland infestation was found by a…

Midday Update 5-6-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local headlines Monday, May 6, 2019.

UW Tuition Revenue Grew $366.6m Over Decade

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new audit says tuition revenue at University of Wisconsin System schools grew $336.6 million over the last decade. The report from the Legislative Audit Bureau found tuition revenue grew from $933.4 million in fiscal year…

Wisconsin Tourism Industry Generates $21.6 Billion

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's tourism industry generated $21.6 billion last year. That's according to a new report from the state Department of Tourism. The report says visitor spending rose nearly 5 percent in 2018 to $13.3 billion. Tourism brought…

Two Additional Shows Confirmed for Minnesota State Fair

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Two additional evenings of entertainment were announced to play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer: Logic   7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 Tickets: $55 and $43 (general admission plaza-level standing room only, no chairs; and…

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