MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 about a possible assault have filed an appeal. Mohamed Noor was convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter in the July 2017 death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia. He was sentenced to more…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin calls the four minority congresswomen targeted by President Donald Trump’s controversial tweets “anti-American.” The 7th District congressman defended Trump on the House floor Tuesday where Democrats asked that Duffy’s words be stricken from the record, calling them “defamatory.” All three Democratic representatives from Wisconsin joined party members in voting for…
CLOQUET, Minn.– The hot and steamy day made for a busy one at “The Beach” at Pinehurst Park in Cloquet Tuesday. It’s one of the Northland’s most unique beaches with filtered chlorinated water and a sandy bottom just like a real beach. One first time beach go-er says he’s never seen anything like it. “It’s actually really fun. It gets…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Head of the Lakes Fair in Superior opened for the year, offering rides, a horse show, a beef auction, and more over the next five days. This comes with major repairs completed after Douglas County conducted an inspection, revealing issues like Asbestos. Now, they say those issues have been taken care of. “We’re looking forward to a…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – Kids and teens are taking part in a bluegrass camp this week at Big Top Chautauqua. The venue which is normally filled with people and acts was reserved for an intensive 3-day camp where campers got to try their hands at mandolins, fiddles, banjos, and singing among other things that are all elements of bluegrass music. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- City officials met with concerned citizens in Lester Park Tuesday to hear more feedback on the fate of Duluth’s Public Lester Park Golf Course. This comes after the council voted in may to potentially use part of the Lester and Enger park golf courses for multi family mixed income housing. The vote means the “Lake Nine” holes will…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Barker’s Island beach is back open after restoration work. The Wisconsin DNR found the beach had some of the worst bacteria numbers in the St. Louis River area. They raised the beach with a proper slope, and brought in coarse sand so it doesn’t hold as much bacteria. “We really like to see the community be…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior City Council passed a resolution supporting the rebuild of the Husky Refinery in the safest way possible. The resolution passed unanimously. Councilor Dan Olson, who introduced it, says it was time for the council to take action because the refinery is such a big part of the community. It brings hundreds of jobs and many…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – Big Top Chautauqua is in the midst of its 34th season under the tent featuring all different genres of music and dance. This summer, the big top looks a bit different as a protected space covering their tent was constructed to ensure years of music under the rare blue canvas. Organizers say that even though it looks…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After nearly a year the Hermantown Fire Department is finally settled into two new fire stations. Back in May of 2018, the department demolished the old stations and began rebuilding the new state of the art facilities. More space was needed after they out grew the previous buildings that once stood in the same locations. Hermantown Fire…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown is now the home for a new restaurant. The Social House restaurant opened its doors to the public today. It will be mainly known as a traditional breakfast spot. Guests can expect a twist on popular dishes like Eggs Benedict. They can even enjoy a few healthy food options as well. fun fact the Social House…
DULUTH, Minn.- The second week of Duluth Public Library’s Kaleidoscope Music and Storytelling Program for kids was also held Tuesday. Hundreds of kids and parents packed the stage area behind the main library, to learn more about the culture connected to the Congo in Africa. Those organizing the event say programs like this let kids have fun while learning at…
DULUTH, Minn.- A 33 year old woman is recovering after a suspected domestic assault in Lincoln Park. Police responded to a scene around six last night on the 500 block of 22nd Avenue West. They found the women with non-life threatening injuries. A 46 year old man was taken into custody. Police initially reported the incident as a stabbing, but…
CLOQUET, Minn.- On the anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic event, some Northland students spent the day getting some in-depth lessons about space. Justin Dinger is running a week long space camp in Cloquet. He received an email back in January about hosting a NASA funded event so area kids could do some first hand learning about space. Dinger, grew up…
GILBERT, Minn. – A woman and male child were injured in a single vehicle crash that happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in rural Gilbert. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred in the 6600 Block of Barker Road E. approximately half mile south of Heritage Trail E. in rural Gilbert….
(photo: Facebook/Pine County Sheriff’s Office) PINE COUNTY, Minn. – The Pine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen dump truck. According to the Minnesota BCA, Pine County Deputies were called to a Shafer Contracting construction site on reports of a vehicle prowl Monday evening. Authorities say an employee reported one of the dump trucks…
(T’xer Zhon Kha/The Post-Crescent via AP, Pool) BARRON, Wis. (AP) – A man who admitted to kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents has been moved to a facility outside of Wisconsin. Twenty-two-year-old Jake Patterson is serving life without parole for the October deaths of James and Denise Closs. State records say he was moved Monday, but they do not…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Head of the Lakes Fair kicks off tonight in Superior with the WISSOTA Stock Car Races starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Gondik Law Speedway. The fairgrounds, located at 4700 Tower Avenue, will feature rides, games, and plenty of food through Sunday, July 21. Gate Admission is: 18 – 64: $8.00 65+: $5.00 Military (ID Required):…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Prosecutors announced Tuesday that it had decided not to bring civil rights charges against New York City police officer Pantaleo in connection with Eric Garner’s 2014 death. Officers were attempting to arrest Garner on charges he sold loose, untaxed cigarettes outside a Staten Island convenience store. Garner refused to be handcuffed, and officers took him down….
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic lawmakers are planning to tout a new bill that would dramatically rework how Wisconsin draws its legislative district boundaries. Republicans redrew the lines in 2011 to consolidate supporters, helping them maintain control of both houses since then. Democratic voters filed a federal lawsuit in 2015 alleging the boundaries were unconstitutional but the U.S. Supreme Court…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 19, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, weather
BRUCE, Wisc. — A confirmed tornado touched down in Bruce, WI Monday night at 7:15. No damage has been reported yet, the NWS will be out there surveying the area Tuesday. As Severe Thunderstorms rolled across the Northland, many trees were knocked down in the strong winds that gusted up to 52mph. Several large poplar trees were uprooted in Marcell,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Union Pacific Railroad’s “Big Boy” No. 4014 steam engine will be on display all weekend at the Duluth Depot. The inaugural Festival of Steam is happening Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21. Rides won’t be available on “Big Boy,” but the engine will be steamed up and on display. For those looking to roll down the…
COLVIN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A 34-year-old Duluth man was rescued Monday night from the Whiteface Reservoir. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to reports of a water emergency around 10:15 p.m. Officials say a homeowner on North Cabin Circle heard a man yelling for help from the lake. The homeowner got in his boat and located…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that happened Monday night in Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance around 6:15 p.m. on the 500 Block of 22nd Avenue West. When officers arrived they located a 33-year-old female with significant injuries. Authorities say they…
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) – A suburban Minneapolis city council has voted to reinstate the Pledge of Allegiance at its meetings after its decision to drop it generated a firestorm of criticism. The St. Louis Park City Council voted unanimously Monday night to bring back the pledge as more than 100 people packed the meeting room to protest the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating a stabbing in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. A spokesperson alerted the media about the basics on the case at about 8:50 p.m. Monday. The stabbing happened on the 500 block of 22nd Avenue West. It appears to be a domestic incident, according to police. We’ll bring your more information as officials release…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Art Institute helped local teens find their creative side through mixed media art. The institute held a youth camp where teens were introduced to art such as clay sculptures and photography at the Depot. Institute staff said it’s important to get today’s youth to do something else with their hands other than type on their phones….
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy is on a mission to build a stronger bond with communities across the country. On day one of navy week in Duluth the Navy Band is connecting to the community through music. The City of Duluth received a special treat thanks to the U.S. Navy Band. Parked in the middle of the hustle and…
DULUTH, Minn.- Construction work is well underway this summer in the Northland, and Monday two new projects just started. Crews began work on one residential intersection in Duluth, and two parts of Maple Grove Road in Hermantown. At the intersection of 26th Avenue East and Jefferson Street in Duluth, crews will reconstruct pedestrian ramps to ADA standards and partially replace…
DULUTH, Minn. – Pier B is known for its fantastic views of Lake Superior and the Twin Ports, but inside the doors is Tugboat. He’s the resort dog who is 15 months old and full of love. “Who doesn’t want to get check in by big brown eyes and a wagging tail,” said his owner and the director of operations…
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth city councilors vote to move forward with a resolution asking that the Husky Refinery in Superior be reconstructed with the safety of the Twin Ports community in mind. This after mayor Emily Larson proposed to question to the Environmental Protection Agency with focus on their use of hydrogen fluoride at the refinery, saying she doesn’t believe communities have…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- People are doing anything they can to beat the heat and humidity this Summer in the Northland. Sales are up on fans, coolers and AC units at Ace Hardware in Superior. “We’ll it’s definitely starting to pick up. People are buying their air conditioners, getting their grills, fans, everything. We’ve got our coolers, YETI cooler line over there,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Small businesses in Superior may soon have the chance to get the money needed to help their companies grow. Through a Small Business Grant Program, local businesses could potentially apply for up to $50 thousand to help start, assist or grow their trade. The grant would come from the same economic development fund used to support large corporations in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Northlanders are doing their best to cope with the climbing temperatures in the best ways they could. One way people were out was by the old standby, ice cream, at Love Creamery in West Duluth. “We have always 12 flavors and many of them are constantly changing so there’s always something new here and we had a…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the extreme heat and humidity that is lasting through the week, Duluth Police and Fire have tips on how to beat the heat. Heat indexes in some Northland hometowns almost hit 100 degrees today, and that heat isn’t going away anytime soon. Expert advice includes checking on your neighbors, and paying special attention to elderly people over…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the opioid crisis continues in Minnesota, parents are now beginning to struggle with taking care of addicted kids, sometimes even giving them up to foster care and halfway homes. And Monday, a symposium was held in Duluth that worked to spread awareness for resources that are available for parents who’s children are struggling with addiction. But this…
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday, a unique training event was held at Animal Allies in Duluth, where community members and shelter workers learn all about the shelter dogs body language. The goal is to make these pets more adoptable by training them to work better in larger groups of dogs. Dogs of all sizes were able to get a feel for one…
DULUTH, Minn. – A few sailors coordinated with a local elementary school and Duluth Parks and Recreation to clean up Park Point Beach. The sailors picked up trash and debris along the road and the beach. A few students even pitched in on the clean up efforts. One sailor says volunteers events like this one keeps the sailors and the…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Two Republican senators are taking issue with President Donald Trump’s tweet that freshman Democratic congresswomen of color “go back” to where they came from. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who is up for re-election next year, said Trump’s tweet was “way over the line and he should take that down.” Republican Sen. Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania said of…
TOWNSHIP OF GORDON, Wis. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 66-year-old man from Bonduel, Wisconsin. Authorities say they received a call from a U.S. Forest Park Ranger around 9:30 a.m. Friday reporting a camper was unaccounted for at the East Twin Lake campground in the Township of Gordon. The camper,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Have you ever wanted to take a tour of the most beautiful, historic homes and gardens in Duluth? If so, you’re invited to attend the Duluth Women’s Club 52nd annual Tour of Homes and Gardens happening Wednesday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will include a luncheon and is open to the public….
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, July 15, 2019. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, brittney merlot, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, weather
BACKUS, Minn. – A 44-year-old male was transported via Life Link to a St. Cloud area hospital after being ejected from an ATV that crashed into several trees on Friday. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a serious ATV crash on the Ox Yoke Road NW in rural Backus around 7:43 p.m. Authorities…
DULUTH, Minn. – Navy Week is making its way back to Duluth and this year’s celebration features a lineup full of events with something for everyone. Sailors are arriving in the Twin Ports July 15 – 21 to take part in more than 75 events spread throughout Duluth and the surrounding communities. This outreach mission is to build and strengthen…
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. – According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, a woman was injured Saturday evening after falling from the lower falls at Gooseberry State Park. Lake County Dispatch says they received a report of a 20-year-old female that had fallen approximately 30 feet from the falls around 7:16 p.m. on Saturday. The female was flown by Life Link…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Tim Walz’s Human Services commissioner has resigned just six months after being appointed. The governor’s office announced Tony Lourey’s resignation on Monday without explanation. He leaves just days after two deputy commissioners announced their departures – also without explanation. Lourey says in a resignation letter that a new leader is necessary to carry out…
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he won’t run for office in 2022 after he accepted a full-time job running a national conservative youth organization. Walker tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a story published Monday that the job as president of the Young America’s Foundation will prevent him from running for his old job as…
