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.
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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…
"Unconfirmed Report of Ricin'' Leads to Building Evacuation Near University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS-Fire crews are evacuating a residential building near the University of Minnesota because of a suspected hazardous materials incident. Authorities say the evacuation Tuesday in the Dinkytown area involves an "unconfirmed report of ricin,'' a deadly toxin. According to the…
Union Miners and Construction Workers Show Support for Mining Project Near Ely
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of building trades union workers voiced their support for the twin metals project during a Saint Louis County board meeting. those workers say the proposed copper nickel…
Rehabilitation Construction Resumes between Eight and Ninth Street
DULUTH, Minn. - A nearly $2 million construction project to improve intersections and the public right of way is now resuming between Eighth and Ninth Street near Woodland Avenue The federally…
Sale of Duluth Based Clothing Retailer Maurices is Finalized
DULUTH, Minn. - The sale of Longtime Duluth Based clothing retailer Maurice's is now complete. The buyer, OpCapita is an European investment firm. OpCapita will now hold majority equity of Maurice's. The controlling…
Authorities Say a Shooting at a Suburban Denver School Has Injured Two People
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.-Authorities say a shooting at a suburban Denver school has injured two people. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says deputies are trying to find the shooter or shooters, calling it an "active and unstable scene.'' The shooting occurred…
Hill City Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Ruled Competent for Trial
HILL CITY, Minn.-A Hill City man facing multiple charges including attempted second-degree murder, after an officer involved shooting and domestic assault incident in February in Itasca County, has been ruled competent to proceed in court after a mental health evaluation.…
Pence to Plug Trade Deal to Minnesota Farmers, Steelworkers
MINNEAPOLIS-White House officials say Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Minnesota to talk with farmers and steelworkers about the status of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Pence is scheduled to begin his day Thursday at R &…
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…
Living Well with Diabetes Workshop Offered in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Managing a serious health condition can not only take a physical toll, but a mental and emotional toll as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control 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.
Rep. Sean Duffy Says he and His Wife are Expecting Ninth Child
HAYWARD, Wis.-U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy has announced that he and his wife are expecting their ninth child. In a post late Monday on his official U.S. House website, Duffy wrote: "God isn't done with our family yet! Baby number nine…
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…
