Midday Update April 4th, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday April 4th, 2022.
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Morning Update April 4th, 2022
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday April 4th, 2022.
Alcohol Likely A Factor In Carlton County SUV Rollover With Five People Inside
CARLTON CO., Minn. -- An SUV rolled over on Saturday night with five adults inside in the Twin Lakes Township, according to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office. It happened just after 10 p.m. Investigators say the man who was driving…
SUPerior Paddle Academy Enjoys Last Days Of Colder Excursions Before Summer Tours Start
DULUTH, Minn. -- Even though our spring weather is still feeling more like winter, that didn’t stop some paddleboarders from enjoying time on Lake Superior around Duluth on Sunday. The owner of SUPerior Paddle…
How Some Minnesotans Support A Ukranian Nonprofit Helping Orphans
MINNESOTA/UKRAINE -- A nonprofit ministry in Ukraine has had its world turned upside-down after Russia invaded the country, but it is still receiving a lot of support through the turmoil, including from its…
Home and Builders Show Wraps Up at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - It was a good weekend to get down to the DECC, whether your interests include home renovations and projects, or seeing a world-class artist carve the lift bridge out of sand. FOX…
FOP 9 Hosts Fundraiser for Local Police
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The Lake Superior Lodge 9 Fraternal Order of Police held a fundraiser today to support officers in the Northland. Held at the AAD Shrine Event Center in Hermantown, it was the…
Duluth Police: Man Jumps From Lake Ave Guardrail Over I-35 Into Ditch, Survives
DULUTH, Minn. -- A man experiencing a mental health crisis jumped off the guard rail area on the Lake Avenue ramp on Sunday morning, according to Duluth Police. Police say they were called out to the area after reports that…
California Mass Shooting: 6 dead, 12 Injured In Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Six people were killed and 12 injured early Sunday in Sacramento when shots were fired into crowds as bars and nightclubs emptied for the night in the second mass shooting in five weeks in California’s capital…
Northland Horse Fair Back in the Saddle at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- If you've never seen a horse in a shopping mall, Saturday was the day at Miller Hill Mall. Beyond the Barn, a western boutique store hosted its 16th annual Northland Horse Fair…
Sip a Beer, Take a Dip in Lake Superior to Wrap Up Fitger's Bock Fest
DULUTH, Minn.- Fitgers Bock Fest's 3-day celebration continued this weekend, with some really chilled-out activities. People checked out the live outdoor music, food tents, and specialty Bock Beer, which is beer caramelized with…
Howard's Que Thriving In All-American Club
DULUTH, Minn.- One of Duluth's newer barbecue places is thriving in its new indoor space. Howard's Que started off as a pop-up outside the Shanty Bottle Shop in Hillside. Now, owner, Howard Ross is…
Boy Scouts Earn Their Merit Badges
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Hundreds of local scouts today earned their merit badges for everything from community work to personal skills. 140 scouts came to Superior Middle School to further their scout education by learning new…
Douglas County Fish and Game League Sports Show is Back
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Fish and Game League Sports Show is back at Wessman Arena for its 116th year. The event has all things fishing and hunting, with dozens of local vendors attending,…
Spirit Mountain Hosts Cor PowerSports While Wrapping Up Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Snowmobilers took to the slopes of spirit mountain for day one of the Cor Powersports snowmobile races and skiers and snowboarders got a little bonus bit of winter fun before the activities…
GB Schneider's Closing and Mexico Lindo Moving In
DULUTH, Minn.-- A local restaurant is sadly closing after twelve years of serving the West Duluth community. While a Canal Park favorite plans to move in. GB Schneider and Company, a staple here…
Superior Police Chief Releases Dash Cam Video of Squad Car v.s. Pedestrian Incident as DOJ Hands Investigation to District Attorney
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a Wisconsin Department of Justice review, Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander says the officer who allegedly ran over a person in his squad car in February will likely not receive…
Douglas County, Superior Officials Join CASDA to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SUPERIOR, WI - April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Superior and Douglas County officials are joining with the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse to encourage the community to…
Superior Mayor Invites Community to Discuss Historic Structure Preservation
SUPERIOR, WI - January’s massive warehouse fire in Superior was the most recent example of flames destroying historic buildings in the city. Now Mayor Jim Paine’s administration is dedicating money for the preservation of…
Updawg Food Truck Gets New Kitchen Space inside Average Joe’s in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two young businessmen started a food truck in Duluth last year putting unique spins on the classic hot dog. Now their wiener business found its own bun inside an existing Superior business --…
Frost River Unveils New Solid Brass Thimble as April Fools Product
DULUTH, Minn.- A local outdoor gear store in Duluth's Lincoln Park is now getting into the outdoor sewing business with their new brass product. Frost River unveiled their new solid brass thimble. Staff says…
New Therapy at Yoga Studio Helps People Chill-Out in Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.-- A local yoga and fitness studio in Downtown Duluth is offering a new advanced form of yoga to really help you "Chill-out." Evolve Yoga and Fitness Downtown is adding cold water…
UMD Reports on the University's Contribution to the Local Economy
DULUTH, Minn.--A new report shows UMD contributed almost $600 million into the…
Ecumen Lakeshore Facility Seeking Volunteers
If you're looking to help out in the community, Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living facility is looking for more volunteers. The facility on London Road in the Lakeside neighborhood,…
Lake Superior Zoo Needs Help Naming New Pygmy Slow Loris Babies
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Zoo is asking the public for some ideas to name their Twin Pygmy Slow Loris Babies. The first-ever pair of lorises were born last month at the zoo. The lorises have been listed as endangered…
Midday Update 4-1-22
News and weather update from FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama.
Cloquet Public Library Hosted STEM Toy Petting Zoo
Yesterday, March31, 2022, the Cloquet Public Library hosted a unique event titled "STEM Toy Petting Zoo". Instead of animals, the library offered enriching STEM themed toys for kids…
Jury Hearing Closing Arguments in Gov. Whitmer Kidnap Trial
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Jurors are hearing closing arguments in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A prosecutor says the men were “filled with rage” against government and Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions…
Active Adventures: Take a Dip into Lake Superior, Warm Up with Some Bock Beer at Fitger's Bock Fest
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week's Active Adventures, Tami Tanski Sherman of Fitger's Brewhouse stops in to talk about all the fun activities for the return of Bock Fest to Fitger's this weekend!…
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to Offer Drone Classes
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) is offering a drone class this summer for those who are interested in working toward getting certified. The course starts in June…
