Morning Update 10-7-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 7, 2019.
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Bayfield Apple Festival the "Apple" of Town's Eye
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Drawing in more than 50,000 visitors every year, the Apple Festival is one of Bayfield's biggest events. And you can tell, by how many people pack the streets for the parade. Marching…
St. Louis River Alliance Hosts Fall Colors Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.- All aboard the train! It was a packed ride on the Lake-Superior Mississippi railroad Sunday for the St. Louis River Alliance Fall fundraiser. People had the chance to ride the tracks along…
Audiences Decline in the Twin Ports, Theatre Companies Beginning to Shut Down
DULUTH, Minn., SUPERIOR, Wis.- There's no shortage of opportunities for talented theater artists in the Twin Ports, but the audiences they're performing for may be dwindling. After 10 seasons, Wise Fool Theatre Company may be…
German Oktoberfest Takes Over Hoops Brewing
DULUTH, Minn.- Men dressed in Lederhosen's, women showed off their dirndls, and beerdrinkers from all over the Northland got a little taste of Germany in Duluth Saturday. Hoops Brewery hosted their annual Oktoberfest celebration…
New Fitness Studio Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Move and be moved. That's the goal for a Duluth fitness center that is just getting started in its new space downtown. Movo Studio is all about moving to make a difference…
Construction Resumes at Sky Harbor Airport
DULUTH, Minn- Construction is underway at Sky Harbor Airport in Park Point. It's the final phase of the runway relocation project which would help smooth out the new runway. Construction will continue for…
STEM Showcase Held on Iron Range
HIBBING, Minn.-On the Iron Range Friday about 2,000 students got a firsthand look at all the STEM fields have to offer. The students were all attending a special showcase dedicated to hands-on activities in STEM…
10-Year-Old Puts Together Winter Clothing Drive
DULUTH, Minn.- Cold weather is settling in here in the Northland, and snow has already fallen in some parts of the region. In honor of winter on the way, a Duluth clothing drive…
Superior Street Reopens Following Lester River Bridge Reconstruction Project
DULUTH, Minn. - The $2 million reconstruction project of Lester River bridge is now complete. Residents will no longer have to endure traffic detours after a portion of Superior Street…
Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch Hosts Annual Pumpkin Hunt
DULUTH, Minn - Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch in Duluth held its annual Pumpkin Hunt and dozens of kids showed up to take part in the fun. The pumpkin hunt is more than just…
Lester Park's Pedestrian Bridge Reopens
DULUTH, Minn. - After closing down for almost a year Lester Park's pedestrian bridge overlooking amity creek has finally reopened. Cracks in the support beam and other structural damage caused much concern…
Car Catches Fire on Blatnik Bridge, One Person Hospitalized
DULUTH, Minn.- Heavy smoke billowed from the top of the Blatnik Bridge Friday afternoon after a car caught fire. Cellphone video of the fire shows the car up in flames before Duluth firefighters responded to the scene. The fire was…
MnDOT: Mission Creek Burial Recovery Completed
DULUTH, Minn.-MnDOT has announced that burial recovery efforts at the historic Mission Creek cemetery located in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth have been completed. In May 2017, MnDOT uncovered burial remains in the historic cemetery while excavating to…
Update: Fourth Suspect Charged in Fatal West Duluth Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say they have charged a fourth suspect in connection to a shooting in West Duluth last month that left 33-year-old Timothy Jon Nelson dead. Investigators say they charged 27-year-old Taylor Fredrickson on Thursday with one count…
Trampled By Turtles to Sing National Anthem at Twins Playoff Game
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Trampled by Turtles will be singing the National Anthem at the Twins playoff game on Monday. The band made the announcement on their Twitter page Friday afternoon. We’re singing the National Anthem before the @Twins play the…
Duluth Man Charged in Duluth Cider Burglary
DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary at Duluth Cider in the Lincoln Park Business District has been charged. According to the Duluth Police, 25-year-old Kyle Carl was charged on Friday with third…
16 Charged in Meth Distribution Operation
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say 16 people have been charged in a methamphetamine distribution operation in central Wisconsin. The charges were announced Friday by U.S. Attorney Scott Blader in the Western District, the FBI, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul…
Hollywood Invasion Coming to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A festival years in the making will present it's Duluth debut on Wednesday, October 9. The Catalyst Content Festival, originally ITVFest, first began in Los Angeles in 2006. Flash forward…
Former UMD Coaches File Petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court
DULUTH, Minn. - Three former UMD Coaches have filed a petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Former University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women's basketball coach Annette Wiles are asking…
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin In a Sea of Gourds
DULUTH, Minn. - There's a sea of pumpkins, gourds and vegetable for sale on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Central Entrance in Duluth. In this week's Active Adventures, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot swings…
Morning Update 10-4-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 4, 2019.
United Healthcare Confirms Layoffs In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - United Healthcare in Duluth has laid off some of its workers, but the company would not confirm how many employees are affected. United Healthcare released the following statement Thursday: "UnitedHealthcare works every day to help make health…
Setup Underway for Bentleyville Tour of Lights
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers have been hard at work setting up tunnels and lights over at Bayfront Festival Park. Although there's still a long way to go, organizers are excited to bring new displays this…
Duluth Launches Snow Assistance Removal Pilot Program
DULUTH, Minn. - A new snow removal pilot program designed to help people who are seniors or have disabilities is being tried in Duluth this winter. Snow must be cleared from all sidewalks, wheelchair accessible…
Man Falls Into Superior Street Construction Zone
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth man had a bit of scare Wednesday night after falling off his wheelchair and into construction on Superior Street. It happened right outside of the Zeitgeist Arts Building. The man had…
Duluth Man Facing 4 Burglary Charges Arrested On Suspicion of 5th
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth police have made what they are calling a "significant" burglary arrest of a Duluth man already charged with four other burglaries from earlier this year. Kyle Carl, 25, was arrested…
UMD Hosts Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair
For more than 20 years the Head of the Lakes Career and Internship Fair has helped thousands of students in the Twin Ports explore a variety of jobs. The bi–annual…
Salvation Army Searching for Bell Ringers
DULUTH, Minn. -The Salvation Army is on the hunt for bell ringers to participate in their Red Kettle fundraiser. They began looking for volunteers at the beginning of the month. For the Salvation Army,…
University of Minnesota Duluth Stands Against Sexual Assault
DULUTH, Minn. - College women are three times more at risk of a sexual assault than all women. The University of Minnesota Duluth is hoping to shed light on this issue…
