Tettegouche State Park Busy with Summer Visitors
SILVER BAY, Minn. - With the warm summer weather this year, people have been heading up the shore to Tettegouche State Park. Tettegouche spans nearly 10 thousand acres on the North Shore and…
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North Shore Scenic Railroad Thinking Ahead To Fall and Christmas Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth has been open since July 1st. They are currently operating at 50% capacity and about 70% of those tickets have been selling. Railroad management…
Duluth Police Department Now Hiring New Police Officers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is looking to hire four new officers to join the force after recent retirements. The job openings include first-time officers and officers with some experience. The…
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Officially Shuts Down, Optimistic About 2021 Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Covid-19 is officially derailing the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad's Season. Organizers say, they simply can't operate safely during the pandemic in part because of a volunteer staff which are all…
Hermantown School Board Delays Learning Plan Vote
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- The Hermantown School Board was going to vote tonight on the learning plan for the upcoming school year but has now pushed that back after technical issues. The vote was delayed after difficulties…
Minnesota Sees Downward Trend of COVID-19 Cases
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- In Minnesota, COVID-19 cases are higher than in the spring but stable according to health experts. The state has around 280 people with COVID-19 in the hospital, which is the lowest…
DFL Leader Responds to President Trump’s Mankato Visit
MANKATO, Minn.-- The Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor party is responding to President Trump’s visit to the state today. One DFL senator has criticism on the president's policies toward farmers. Assistant Minnesota Senate Minority Leader…
3 People Jump off Burning Boat in Lake Minnetonka
LONG LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Three people are safe after jumping off a burning boat on Lake Minnetonka and swimming to shore. Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll says the boat caught on fire around 8:20 p.m. Sunday in…
Watch Live: Trump Counters Biden With Law and Order Message in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Declaring it’s “crunch time” for the upcoming election, President Donald Trump zeroed in on Midwest battleground states on Monday with a tough, law and order message to counterprogram former Vice President Joe Biden’s show at the Democrats’…
Midday Update 8-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 17, 2020.
Trump on the Road as Biden Prepares for Convention Show
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump was visiting Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday to launch a week of travel and political events aiming to blunt the customary polling “bounce” that a candidate gets during their convention week. The president trails in both public…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, August 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 65,716 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 6 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,712 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,266,561 tests have…
Pelosi Calls House Back Into Session to Vote on Postal Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from changing its operations or level of service. Her decision comes amid growing concerns…
Morning Update 8-17-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 17, 2020.
Weather Service Confirms at Least 6 Tornadoes in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Friday’s storms spawned at least six tornadoes in Minnesota. Survey crews determined the strongest tornado was an EF1 in McLeod County packing winds estimated at up to 95 mph (153…
School Supplies Given to the Community by Duluth Gospel Tabernacle
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, school supplies and free meals were handed out to the community down at Harrison Park in Duluth. The Duluth Gospel Tabernacle youth members do this every year. The…
Minnesota Power Working to Turn Lights Back on to All Customers After Friday's Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota power crews have been working around the clock since Friday night's storms to get the power back on to those who lost it. At the peak…
DECC Chef Brings Barbecue to Hillside with Pop-Up 'Howard's Q' to Stay Afloat Without Work
DULUTH, Minn.- A local cook is bringing barbecue to the East Hillside Neighborhood in Duluth while making the most of being out of work during the pandemic. Howard's Q is serving fresh…
Northland Fallen Soldier Honored with Memorial Garden at Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat
DAIRYLAND, Wis.- Local veterans, friends and family, and others in the small rural Wisconsin town of Dairyland gathered at the Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat and campground to pay a special tribute to one of…
Storm Damage in Duluth Not as Bad as Past Storms, City Officials Say
DULUTH, Minn.- Following a Friday night of turbulent storms, Duluth city officials said that the city had not taken much heavy damage, compared to nearby localities. On Friday the Duluth Fire Department responded…
Severe Storms Batter Superior with Downed Trees, Damaged Homes
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Many homeowners in Superior awoke Saturday morning to see their lawns and property battered with branches and trees due to Friday night's storms. "The storms we've had earlier this year haven't…
Line of Storms Brings Possible Tornado to Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. - It was a wild night across the Northland and the city of Carlton was one of the hardest hit. The National Weather Service is looking into a potential tornado near…
Porchfest Kicks Off in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Northland musicians played outside today at a unique event that even the pandemic couldn't stop. Strums, plucks and head bops. Handfuls of musicians gathered outside group homes on Saturday to play for…
National Weather Service Gives Weather Update
DULUTH, Minn. - The National Weather Service took stock of last night's damage. They say in Carlton, thunderstorms and a possible tornado hit the city last night. The city saw pockets of significant…
Someone Drove Through Turf At GND Rec Center Causing Damage
DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Recreational Center, which serves a safe space for the community in that neighborhood, was recently vandalized. Someone drove their car through the turf near the center causing some damage.…
Douglas County Dept. Of Public Health Face Challenges When Trying To Conduct Contact Tracing
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you receive a phone call from an unfamiliar number, health officials at the Douglas Department of Public Health as you may not want to ignore it. The phone call could…
A New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - In the midst of the global pandemic ice cream just might make life a little bit sweeter. A new ice cream shop in Lincoln Park helping to add that extra sugar…
Yard Sale Fundraiser for Montessori School of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - One local school is hosting a yard sale to help raise money for different items. The Montessori School of Duluth was given donations by families at the school for the sale.…
Palisade Head Attracting Climbers on Nice Days
BEAVER BAY, Minn. - Climbers were taking in the views and the nice weather at Palisade Head up the North Shore. Located just off Highway 61, the spot is popular for avid climbers. They…
MN Dept. of Public Safety Sending Extra DWI Enforcement for End of Summer
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- In 2019, 89 people lost their lives due to drunk-driving related crashes in Minnesota, that's the most since 2015. Now, state authorities are increasing enforcement efforts as the summer ends. The Minnesota…
