Duluth Denfeld Mock Distracted Driving Crash
DULUTH, Minn.- Recent statistics from the Office of Traffic Safety show distracted or inattentive driving is a contributing factor in one in five Minnesota traffic crashes, causing an average of 53…
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Aquatic Drop Off
DULUTH, Minn.- Many think that pets like turtles are easy to take care of but some of their owners might not realize what type of workload they are taking on. And…
Enger Park Golf Course Open for the Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Good news for the avid golfers Enger Park Golf Course is finally open for the season. Nine of the 18 holes are open for use. Some…
Rescuer Remembered 52 Years After Attempting to Save the Lives of Three Teenagers
DULUTH, Minn. - April 30th 1967, is a day the Northland won't forget, especially for those still heartbroken by the loss of a hero three teenagers and the hero who tried to…
Jurors Find Noor Guilty of Third-Degree Murder, Manslaughter
UPDATE: Jury finds Noor guilty on third-degree murder, guilty on second-degree manslaughter, but not guilty on second-degree murder charges. ___ MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.-Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a Minnesota police officer in the death of an unarmed woman…
More Events Coming to Northshore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-Multiple changes are coming to this fall’s annual inline marathon. It will now be known as the Northshore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest. Leaders from the event said they are adding even more races like the tunnel 10-K skate…
Judge Orders East School Threat Suspect to Undergo Mental Examination
DULUTH, Minn.-A mental examination has been ordered by a Duluth judge for a suspect accused of threatening to shoot up Duluth East High School earlier this month. The results of that examination will then determine the next steps in the…
Midday Update 4-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather headlines Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Wings North Off-Season Hunting & Trap Shooting
PINE CITY, Minn. -- Attention Hunters! Are you looking for a place to keep your shot sharp and your dogs well trained? In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors Fox 21's Brittney…
Isle Royale Moose Population Surges During Wolf Decline
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.-Moose are thriving at Isle Royale National Park, but many trees are paying a heavy price. A report released Tuesday estimates there are 2,060 moose at the wilderness park in northwestern Lake Superior. That's the highest number since…
Minnesota House Passes Transportation Bill With Gas Tax Hike
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota House has passed a Democratic-backed transportation budget bill that includes Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to increase the state's gasoline tax by 20 cents per gallon. The 74-58 vote fell along party lines Monday night. Democrats stressed…
Minnesota House Backs Gun Control Plans Over GOP Objections
ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota House has approved a pair of gun control proposals over Republican objections. One provision would expand criminal background check requirements for all gun transfers, while the other would allow authorities to temporarily take guns away from…
Water Treatment Plant in Carlton Making Headway
DULUTH, Minn. - A new water treatment plant in Carlton is making headway after the city broke ground in October to replace the previous one built in 1979, which is now…
Korean War Veteran Remembers Time as One of the 'Frozen Chosin'
ESKO, Minn. - The Korean War ended 66 years ago, but it's effects are far from forgotten, especially on Northland veterans. Bob Johnson is 88 years old. He enlisted…
Junk Hunters Rejoice! Duluth Junk Hunt Coming to the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - They says one person's junk is another person's treasure! More than 140 booths of vintage finds and re-purposed treasures will give junk hunters a thrill May 3 (10:00…
Morning Update 4-30-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Responsible Industry and Economic Growth Panel at Reef Bar
DULUTH, Minn.- Representatives from Enbridge and PolyMet were part of a Panel Discussion at the Reef in Duluth on Monday. The two companies, as well as Laborers Local 1091 and…
New Construction, Husky Updates Among Topics in Superior's State of the City
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In his second State of the City address, Superior Mayor Jim Paine is proud of the progress Superior has made. He said the city will be unrecognizable…
Dementia Friendly Duluth Launches Partnership with Public Library
DULUTH, Minn.- A local nonprofit is working to educate people about what it's like to live with dementia. Dementia Friendly Duluth is partnering with the Duluth Public Library to offer events on the…
Two Lakeside Neighborhood Liquor Stores to Open in Time for Summer
DULUTH, Minn.- Two new businesses are finally moving forward with plans to open after the city's long awaited approval. That's Stokke's Liquor Store and Lakeside Liquor, both of them opening in the…
UMD's GeoDome Offers New Look at Earth
DULUTH, Minn.- Imagine seeing the sky from the earth, and the earth from the sky at the same time. It's now possible with the UMD GeoDome. A wonderful gift from a former…
Those Injured or Killed on the Job Honored
DULUTH, Minn.- Those who have lost their lives or been injured on the job, were honored today during a special ceremony in Duluth. The annual event held at the Duluth Labor Temple…
Carlton School Dist. Faced With Budget Cuts
CARLTON, Minn. - The Carlton School District is undergoing some budget reductions due to possible declining enrollment and the uncertainty of state funding. More than 25 third-grade students are projected to…
Minnesota DNR Restricts the Burning of Brush and Yard Waste for Over 40 Counties
CARLTON, Minn. - It may have been a damp day today, but as warm and dry temperatures start to spread across Minnesota the Department of Natural Resources is expanding a burn restriction…
Mayor Paine to Deliver State of the City Address Tonight
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine will give his State of the City address tonight. It’s happening at the UWS Yellow Jacket Union at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Paine says he has spent the last few weeks meeting with city…
Evers to Sign First Bill as Wisconsin Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to sign a bill into law for the first time, enacting a proposal barring the term "mental retardation'' from state agency rules and regulations. Even though the bill passed with…
Former Fire Chief Hearing Rescheduled for Next Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards’ request for an omnibus hearing waiver was granted in court today and his new omnibus hearing has been rescheduled for next month. Edwards has been charged with two counts of driving…
More States aim to Knock air out of Festive Balloon Launches
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The tradition of releasing balloons at weddings, birthdays and memorials may soon get deflated by lawmakers in more than half a dozen states. Environmental groups want to put the kibosh on the tradition that has…
Midday Update 4-29-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at local news and weather making headlines Monday, April 29, 2019.
Jury Told to Avoid Hindsight in Officer Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The jury that will deliberate the fate of a Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who had called 911 has been instructed to consider the case…
