Longtime Pine County Deputy Dies After Suffering Stroke
PINE CITY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A longtime deputy for the Pine County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday night after he suffered a stroke following surgery for a brain tumor. Deputy Ben Neel went…
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Minnesota High Court Allows Trump-Only GOP Primary Ballot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected a Republican candidate's attempt to join President Donald Trump on the state's primary election ballot. The Republican Party of Minnesota is listing only Trump on its ballot. That drew a lawsuit…
Northern Minnesota County Bans Refugee Resettlements
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — A northern Minnesota county on Tuesday night banned the resettlement of refugees within its boundaries, becoming the first in the state and the second in the nation to do so. By a 3-2 vote, the Beltrami…
Walz Proposes $276 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has proposed that the state borrow $276 million to invest in safe and affordable housing projects across Minnesota. He made the announcement Thursday at a new apartment…
US Officials: 'Highly Likely' Iran Downed Ukrainian Jetliner
WASHINGTON (AP)-Two U.S. officials say it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. President Donald Trump is suggesting he believes Iran was responsible. He is dismissing Iranian…
Midday Update 1-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty to Six Felony Burglaries
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man accused of burglarizing multiple businesses in the area in 2019 has pleaded guilty to six felony counts of burglary. According to court records, 25-year-old Kyle Michael Carl pleaded guilty to burglaries at the Woodland…
Legal Fight Over Estate of Man Deprived of Water in Jail
MILWAUKEE - A legal battle has developed over the division of the multimillion-dollar estate of a man who died after guards at the Milwaukee County Jail deprived him of water. Seven people have come forward as children of Terrill Thomas.…
The Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge Features Vita Excelenta
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly one month after opening date, Noble Pour Cocktail Lounge in the Lincoln Park Craft District joins FOX 21 Local News for this week's Cooking Connection. While there are no…
Explore Latest Trends in Wedding Planning Saturday at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - On Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., local brides and grooms to be are invited to stop by the DECC to take part in the 32nd…
Morning Update 1-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Bluestone Developer Talks About Vue Project, Why Developers Are Building Luxury Over Basic Housing
DULUTH, Minn. — In the next few years, Duluth will see more luxury housing than ever before popping up all over the area, from up on the hill to down by the lake. One of…
Officials Warn to Check Radon Gas Levels in Homes
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Radon kills up to 20,000 people every year in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Homeowners can't see or smell the cancer-causing radioactive gas, and the EPA estimates about one…
Meat Raffle Raises Money for Douglas County Historical Society
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A meat raffle in Superior raised money for the Douglas County Historical Society. The raffle was held at Birds Bar, a historic building that's been in South Superior for more than…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Happening January 24-26
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Ice Festival is expected to fill Barker's Island with hundreds of people having winter fun. New this year, the Souptown Showdown three-on-three hockey tournament will be played…
Great Outdoors: Outdoor Hockey Rinks
DULUTH, Minn.- FOX21 Photojournalist Marcus Asmus takes us to an outdoor hockey rink at Lower Chester, showing us what they have to offer.
The DTA Is Giving Free Rides To A Superior Warming Center
DULUTH, Minn. - With those cold temperatures rolling in the Duluth Transit Authority is helping to make it easier for the homeless community to have better access to local warming centers. The DTA…
Superior Snow Removal on Hammond a Relief for Local Businesses
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Public Works crews in Superior spent their Wednesday clearing large snow and ice banks along Hammond Avenue. Staff at Luke Chiropractic along the busy street said they haven't seen the tall…
Smoking Out Superior's 'SOUP-erior' Soup
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new event this month is putting a warm spin on Superior's nickname, "Soup Town." SOUP Superior First is a survey open all month long for people to get out and try different…
In Case of Iranian Cyber Attack, How to Keep Your Data Secure
DULUTH, Minn.- President Trump has said Iran appears to be standing down after their missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq, but experts say they could hit us with a different type of…
London Road Sidewalks Cause Concern; Property Owner Asking For City's Help
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been weeks since the last major snowfall, but snow continues to pack the sidewalks of many areas around Duluth.. London Road is one of the busiest for pedestrian traffic. Walkers have…
MPCA Celebrates Ten Years of "GreenStep Cities" Program
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday Duluth Mayor Emily Larson helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of a statewide program aimed at helping cities become more green. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is behind the…
CenturyLink to Pay Nearly $9M in Minnesota Overcharge Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says CenturyLink has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle allegations the company overbilled Minnesota customers. Ellison says the settlement requires CenturyLink to pay more than $844,000 in refunds…
Two Killed in Aitkin County Rollover Crash
LAKESIDE TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says two people are dead following a rollover crash in Lakeside Township Tuesday morning. Authorities received reports of a vehicle upside down and partially submerged in water just before 10:00 a.m.…
Lawmaker Task Force Urges $10M for Clean Water Initiatives
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan water pollution task force has released its recommendations to reduce contamination after a year's worth of work. The task force released 13 bills Wednesday that calls for creating a new water policy office, increasing…
Infant Death Related to Whooping Cough in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say the death of an infant has been linked to whooping cough. The Department of Health said Wednesday the baby died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric…
Midday Update 1-8-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Police: Level Three Predatory Offender Relocates to Hoyt Lakes
HOYT LAKES, Minn. - The East Range Police Department is notifying the public that a Level 3 Predatory Offender has relocated to the 400 Block of Andover Road in Hoyt Lakes. According to authorities, James Harvey Jennings, 34, has a…
Leaders Seek Amendment to Close Minnesota's Achievement Gap
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Two prominent leaders have proposed an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution aimed at closing the state's dismal academic achievement gap. The proposal comes from Alan Page, a former Minnesota Supreme Court justice, and Neel Kashkari, president of…
Trump to Address the Nation Amid Showdown With Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump plans to address the nation at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency now that Iran has launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases…
