Midday Update 10-2-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
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Local Author Releases New Book, "Urban Legends from Space"
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth author Bob King is the creator of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. His latest publication is Urban Legends from Space:…
Hayward Business a Total Loss After Tuesday Fire
HAYWARD, Wis. – A business in Hayward was deemed a total loss after a fire broke out around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. According to officials, multiple fire departments responded to the blaze at Hidden Bay Graphics on Highway B.…
UMD Student Toxicology Report: Alcohol, Marijuana and Ritalin ‘Significant Conditions’
DULUTH, Minn. - Toxicology results for UMD student Jacob Lavoie were released by Anoka County officials on Tuesday. The results indicate the cause of death as drowning and alcohol, marijuana and Ritalin as “significant conditions.” Lavoie’s body was pulled from…
Wisconsin Lawmakers to Vote on Suicide Prevention Funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A suicide prevention hotline could receive a boost in funding from the Legislature's budget committee under a vote scheduled to take place after a bitter partisan fight. The Republican-controlled budget panel was expected to approve the…
Bernie Sanders has Heart Procedure, Cancels Campaign Events
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is canceling events and appearances “until further notice.” The campaign says the 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort…
All Natural, Eco-Friendly Grooming Service Opens in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Dogs, cats, rabbits, and even birds. It sounds like a handful, but for one business owner in Superior, it's her clientele. Some could say there are new doggies in…
Morning Update 10-2-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 2, 2019.
Walz Willing to Consider Paying College Athletes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says he's willing to look at legislation that would allow college athletes in Minnesota to hire agents and make money off endorsements,…
BizPac Wins Battle With DTA Over Bus Ads
DULUTH, Minn. - A lawsuit has been avoided between a pro-business political action group in Duluth known as BizPac and the Duluth Transit Authority over banner ads on the city buses. Three BizPac…
Enjoy The Multi-Color Vibrant Views Of Fall
CARLTON, Minn. -- In this week’s Great Outdoors, Fox 21’s Meteorologist Brittney Merlot takes on a hike through the fall foliage of Jay Cooke State Park. “The colors seem to be peaking a little faster…
Superior Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The City of Superior is now recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse and other members of the community gathered at the government center…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Used to Instantly Calculate Road Damage Estimates
CLOQUET, Minn. - Damage estimates on roads from events like floods are now calculated instantly for Carlton County with the help of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It's all part of a collector app that gives…
Best of Area Orchestra Members Show Off With Honors Concert
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Thorpe Langley Auditorium at UW-Superior showcased the talented high school string students. Those students got to rehearse for one day, before hitting the stage as one to perform in front…
Area Businesses Impacted by Superior Bomb Scare
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Police said the area surrounding the possible improvised explosive device on Tower Avenue was fairly easy to control because it was a business district. Nearby businesses were still disrupted this…
Bent Paddle Approaching 'Growler Cap'
DULUTH, Minn.- As Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors hits the cap on growler sales for this year, bent paddle is also approaching the cap, mandated by the state. It's all because of…
Bomb Squads Investigate a Possible Explosive Device Outside Superior Fire Department Headquarters
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Marathon County Bomb Squad and Superior Police are still investigating a tube that was deemed a possible explosive device, found near the new fire department headquarters in…
St. Mary's Hospital in Superior Reacts to Bomb Threat at Fire Department Headquarters
SUPERIOR, Wis. -St. Mary's hospital sits next door to the Superior Fire Fepartment. Hospital leadership was worried about the hospital's proximity to the suspicious device, but authorities assured…
Duluth School Board Appoints Newest Member
DULUTH, Minn. - Dr. Kelly Eder, an assistant professor at St. Scholastica, was selected over 16 other candidates. The seat was vacated by Josh Gorham back in early September after he expressed…
Flooding Washes Away Roads in Carlton County
CLEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Multiple roads are washed out and closed in Carlton County, including County Road 8, which also washed out during last year's flooding. Stony Brook rose feet in a…
Minnesota House to Open Mini-Session on Wednesday in Winona
WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Members of the Minnesota House will gather in Winona and other southeastern Minnesota communities Wednesday for a three-day mini-session. More than 100 lawmakers from both parties have registered. They'll participate in tours and informational field hearings…
Update: Suspicious Device Removed From Tower Avenue, Roads Reopened
UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, its has been determined the possible explosive device found near the new Fire Department Headquarters was inactive. The device was described as having no wires or firing mechanism inside. Authorities did say that…
Suspect Allegedly Cut Father With Knife After Trying to Steal Son's Toys
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- According to the Virginia Police Department, a father was allegedly cut on the finger by a man named Aaron Hendrickson who was trying to steal his son's toys. The incident happened on September 26th on First Avenue…
Synagogue Fire Suspect Arrested in Superior
DULUTH, Minn. – The homeless man charged with starting the Adas Israel Synagogue fire last month was located and arrested Monday night in Superior. According to reports, a Superior police officer responded to a McDonalds on Tower Avenue where Amiot…
Minnesota Regulators Restart Line 3 Pipeline Review Process
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota utility regulators have unfrozen the approval process for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state. The Public Utilities…
Midday Update 10-1-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
LIVE: Mayor Paine: Credible Bomb Threat at New Superior Fire Hall
UPDATE: According to the Superior Police Department, a possible homemade explosive device was found on the sidewalk in the 3000 Block of Tower Avenue just north of the Superior Fire Department Headquarters around 9:13 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Superior Police…
Federal Judge Rejects Challenges to PolyMet Land Swap
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has rejected challenges by several environmental groups to a land swap needed for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen dismissed the four challenges late Monday. She ruled…
Iron Range Pasty Festival Coming to Mt. Iron Community Center
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Pasty lovers, rejoice! The First Annual Iron Range Pasty Festival is happening at the Mountain Iron Community Center on October 5 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. There will be…
Evers to Move Date of Wisconsin's Special Congressional Vote
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers plans to change the date of the special election for an open congressional state after being alerted by the U.S. Department of Justice that the dates he set last week violated federal…
