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.…
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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…
Knowing Your Neighbors: The Antique Company
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - There are few things quite like finding an antique that brings memories of a beloved family member flooding back, and one Northland antique store…
Ecolibrium3 Hosts a "Sun-Raiser" for Lincoln Park Solar Panels
DULUTH, Minn.- If you ever wanted to take a stab at weather forecasting, Ecolibrium3's newest "sun"–raiser might be your chance to predict the weather and help the Lincoln Park community. The fundraiser is…
Essentia Health Offers Free Skin Screenings for Melanoma Monday
DULUTH, Minn.- May is skin cancer awareness month and skin clinics across the country offered free screenings for 'Melanoma Monday' The Essentia Health Skin Clinic was busy for the event. The screenings are a…
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…
Contractors Remove 100 Year Old Pipes Under Superior Street Reconstruction Site
DULUTH, Minn. - Asbestos contractors were removing existing steam pipes, as part of phase two of the ongoing Superior Street reconstruction project. City officials tell us the asbestos contained pipes have been serving the downtown area for more than one…
Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Hermantown Identified
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in northern Minnesota was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that…
Mental Health Professional Address Teen Suicide and Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - Recent studies show in Minnesota suicide is now the second leading cause of death for 10–24 years old. The collaborative includes mental health professionals from thirty agencies across…
Minnesota boy Left in car for Hours, Dies; Father Charged
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A 4-year-old boy has died after authorities say his father left him in a hot sport utility vehicle for hours while he worked at an event in St. Paul. The father, 26-year-old Kristopher Taylor of…
Great Lakes Water Levels Surge, Some Record Highs Predicted
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Federal officials predict water levels will surge to record highs in some areas of the Great Lakes over the next six months. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report released Monday says the lakes have…
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…
Opening Soon: The Adventure Park on the North Shore
SILVER BAY, Minn. - The layout of the land is changing on the corner of Highway 61 and Outer Drive in Silver Bay. The Adventure Park…
A Healthy Baby boy for Prince Harry and Meghan
LONDON (AP) - A beaming Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan have a healthy baby boy. Harry says he's "incredibly proud" of his wife after she gave birth early Monday…
Purchase a Pack, Plant a Tree
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Pack has brought back its company-wide and month-long Arbor Day campaign called, "Buy A Pack, We Give Back." Due to the company's success with the philanthropic…
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.
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…
