Morning Update 5-6-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, May 6, 2019.
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Hermantown Suspect Killed In Police Shootout ID'd
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The suspect who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Hermantown Saturday has been identified as Timothy Russell Majchrzak, 37, of Hermantown, according to the Midwest Medical…
Millard LaJoy Dies at 106 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. - Millard LaJoy -- a man we have followed since he turned 100 -- has died at the age of 106. LaJoy, of Pike Lake, died peacefully Friday in his…
Homegrown 2019 Comes to an End
DULUTH, Minn.- Homegrown 2019 has finally come to an end after a long but rewarding 8 days. The local music festival held its final shows Sunday afternoon at Canal Park Brewing. This was…
'Dementia Friendly Duluth' Holds First Victory Chorus Performance
DULUTH, Minn.- A program three years in the making held its debut performance. Dementia Friendly Duluth was proud to showcase their 'Victory Chorus'- 40 person ensemble made up of singers with dementia, caretakers and…
Tacos and Arcade Games Come to Lincoln Park with Taco Arcada
DULUTH, Minn.- The expansion of the Lincoln Park Craft District is continuing with the grand opening of Taco Arcada, bringing a twist to your traditional taco restaurant. The owners of Duluth…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Bethel Lutheran Church
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Sunday was Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1892. Bethel Lutheran Church celebrated…
Suspect Dead After Officer Involved Shooting in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting Saturday in Hermantown. Accrording to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), two Hermantown police officers and a St. Louis County sheriff’s deputy shortly after 3 p.m. pursued…
Free Comic Book Day Attracts Comic Lovers Old and New
DULUTH, Minn.- Nerds of the Northland, rejoice--for Saturday was Free Comic Book Day. Comic book lovers crowded Rogue Robot Games and Comics in Downtown Duluth. Store owner Ryan Fleming said…
Swarms of Boats Out for Wisconsin Fishing Opener
LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis.- The season has begun to catch Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. At 986 acres, Lake Nebagamon is a place many anglers go to feel those…
Memorial Blood Centers Hold Community Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - Memorial Blood Centers held a community blood drive in the Fox 21 parking lot. Memorial aimed to collect forty to fifty units in the drive, and they said they…
CHUM Asks Community to "Walk a Mile" in the Shoes of the Homeless
DULUTH, Minn.- With a nationwide housing crisis, the homeless population continues to grow. CHUM homeless shelter wants people to experience first–hand what it would be like to walk a mile in…
New CBD Hemp Oil Store Opening in Duluth's Lakeside Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn.- A new CBD store is opening soon in Duluth. Sutherland CBD is making their way across the bridge to open a second location in the Lakeside neighborhood right next to Amity…
No Injuries in Fire at CCU College of Hair in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The cause of a fire at CCU College of Hair on West Superior Street is still unknown, according to Duluth Fire officials. No one was injured, as the building was unoccupied. Crews responded to a report of black…
Miniature Horses Delight at St. Scholastica
DULUTH, Minn. - Mini therapy horses were at the college of St. Scholastica on Friday for students who might be stressed out with the semester coming to an end. Two horses, Maggie…
Model Train Exhibit is on Track at the Duluth Depot
DULUTH, Minn. - A traveling model train exhibit is coming to the Duluth Depot this weekend. The HO scale model trains will be running on tracks lined with buildings and trees. For…
UWS Students Help Host Kids Carnival at the Boys and Girls Club
DULUTH, Minn. - Criminal justice students at UWS held a carnival day for children who are on the waiting list for the highly popular Mentor Duluth program. The program matches children in…
Wisconsin DNR Using Controlled Burns to Maintain Prairie Habitat
GORDON, Wis.- It's the beginning of burn season for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Pending the right weather conditions, the DNR has just a small window of time to reset some of…
Junk Hunt in Full Swing at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Vintage treasures are in full stock at the semi–annual Duluth Junk Hunt at the DECC. Nearly 150 vendors from around Minnesota are selling a variety of antique and repurposed…
Superior Promoting Boat Safety with "Kids Don't Float" Program
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A life vest can be beneficial in preventing boating related drownings and the city of superior's Kids Don't Float program is an attempt at saving lives. A ribbon…
Duluth Children's Museum Offers Free Admission for Community Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Families played at the Duluth Children's Museum for free during its Community Day. The event is part of an initiative with the city of Duluth, which is…
Future of Duluth Golf Courses
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is recommending nine holes of the Lester Park Golf Course be sold off following the 2019 season for a housing development that could…
Judge Rules Murder Suspect Cannot Have Mental Illness Defense
HIBBING, Minn. – A sixth district judge has ruled that a Grand Rapids man convicted of murder in the second-degree did not have mental illness or cognitive impairment to afford him a mental illness defense. Benjamin Lundquist was accused of…
Cloquet man Charged With Assaulting Infant, Pleads Guilty
CLOQUET, Minn. - A Cloquet father charged with assault on his three month old son has pleaded guilty. Orion Harrison Sinclair Verbist, 26, was charged with first-degree assault on December 20, 2018 following reports from St. Luke’s Hospital that a…
Chorizo Tacos for Cinco De Mayo
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this week’s Cooking Connection we are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, with Chorizo Tacos from Bucktales Cantina! ADDRESS: 6098 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880 CONTACT: (715) 394-4181, Facebook Page HOURS: Tues…
Minneapolis to pay $20M to Family of 911 Caller Slain by cop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The city of Minneapolis is paying $20 million to settle a lawsuit over a police officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime. Mayor Jacob…
Midday Update 5-3-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, May 3, 2019.
Worker Leave During Investigations Costs Taxpayers Millions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A TV station reveals that Minnesota and local governments have been shelling out millions of taxpayer dollars to public employees to stay away from their jobs while they're being investigated for allegations of misconduct, wrongdoing or crimes.…
Punch & Kick Your Way to Happiness & Health with Kickboxing in the Northland!
DULUTH, Minn. -- Life stressing you out? Does the cooler weather make you upset? Then it's time to PUNCH IT OUT at Duluth's 9 Round kickboxing program in this week's Active…
Duluth's Downtown Branch of YMCA to Close for Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. - The downtown branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA is set to temporarily close for one week, May 20 - 27. While workers will be upgrading the facility during the…
