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Ruth House in Superior Moves to a Bigger Space

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Winter is right around the corner. Soon warming centers in the Twin Ports will be packed with people seeking warm shelter from those very cold nights. But before that happens, the…

New Pho Restaurant Opens in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho–holic is now open in Duluth on Central Entrance. It features a signature dish of Pho, which is a Vietnamese soup. They also have a variety of…

DOJ: 11 Cases Worth Millions in Limbo due to Lame-Duck law

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Nearly a dozen lawsuits with potentially millions of dollars at stake are in limbo thanks to a dispute between Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republicans who passed a lame-duck law giving themselves the final say…

Gonvick Woman Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide

GONVICK, Minn. – A 47-year-old Gonvick woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after authorities say she backed over and killed her boyfriend with her vehicle after a night of drinking. Authorities say Beth Rose Windus has been charged…

Midday Update 8-28-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Duluth YMCA to "Light Up With Pride" Starting Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. - Tis' the season to celebrate the history of the LGBTAQI community in the Northland. The Duluth Area Family YMCA, in collaboration with the Duluth Superior PRIDE…

Great Minnesota Get-Together Teaches Sheep Shearing

DULUTH, Minn. - When you’re at the State Fair, you can’t forget about all the animal exhibits available. In this week’s Animal Answers, we’re taking you to the sheep barn to meet a…

Morning Update 8-28-19

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Number of Immunized Students Down Slightly

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The number of Wisconsin students who are fully immunized declined slightly in the last school year. New data from state health officials show 91.9 % of students met immunization requirements, a decrease of 0.4% from the…

Evers: Feds OK Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Storms

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin has received a federal disaster declaration for 17 counties and two tribes that sustained damage during severe storms in July. Evers made the request to President Donald Trump's administration last week.…

3rd Annual Grand Slam Fundraiser Moves to Heritage Center, Still Draws Crowds

DULUTH, Minn.- The Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center was packed for the Salvation Army's Third Annual Grand Slam Festival Fundraiser. It was supposed to be held Wade Stadium like it has been before, but…

Paddlers Show Just How Easy Dragon Boat Racing Really Is

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Paddlers hit the water on Lake Superior for the 18th annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. What does is take to get a two thousand pound boat to glide 500…

Viewer Photos From International Dog Day!

Enjoy this video of some of the photos we received from FOX21 viewers on International Dog Day!

Anderson Furniture To Close In Lincoln Park

DULUTH, Minn.- Another longtime furniture store in Lincoln Park has announced it's closing. Anderson Furniture will close its doors in the next couple of months after more than 100 years in business, according to…

Local Restaurants Host Fantasy Football Drafts

DULUTH, MN - Like the NFL, fantasy football managers conduct drafts for their players. If you want to do that in style, Buffalo Wild Wings has special packages available, including a big draft board and…

Wis. Rep. Milroy Considers Running for Duffy's Congressional Seat

On Monday, Congressman Sean Duffy, a Republican Wisconsin representative, shocked the political world as he announced he is resigning next month to prepare for the birth of his daughter who…

New UWS YellowJackets Get a Chance to Move In Early

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin– Superior kicked off day one of move– in days for the fall semester. About 100 new students arrived on campus early Tuesday as u–w–s move…

Dozens Sound Off on Husky Refinery Air Pollution Permits

SUPERIOR, Wis - Husky Energy has applied for several air pollution permits through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But some people in the community have remained concerned about what will happen when…

Proctor Businesses React to Construction

Proctor, MN - Construction in Proctor is continuing to buzz along. Stop light repairs and accessibility to county road eleven are taking up the bulk of the work. The construction, which started August 7th,…

Major Grant Will Help Fix Area Bridges

DULUTH, MN - Congressman Pete Stauber announced today that Saint Louis County will receive $10,252,000 from the Department of Transportation towards bridge repairs. There are more than six-hundred bridges in Saint Louis County.…

Summer Hockey Camp Shows Kids New Techniques

DULUTH, MN - Hockey players gathered at the Duluth Heritage Center for the three day Control the Ice Clinic. In the camp, kids learn new techniques to find their edge control, balance and coordination.…

Anderson Furniture Closing its Doors

DULUTH, Minn. – After 109 years in business Anderson Furniture says they are closing their doors. The business, located in Lincoln Park, does not yet have a date set for when they will close, but says they are in the…

Suspect in Lakeside Home Invasion Charged With Felony Robbery

DULUTH, Minn. – Authorities say the suspect in a home invasion and robbery in Lakeside last week has now been formally charged. According to the criminal complaint, 32-year-old Brandon Edward Kall has been charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree aggravated robbery…

Agency Moves to Curb Chronic Wasting Among Minnesota's Deer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota wildlife officials are taking steps to curb a fatal brain disease among the state's wild deer. The Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday announced 2019 deer season regulations aimed at limiting the spread of…

Construction Zone Flagger Struck by Car, Sustains Serious Injuries

ASHLAND, Wis. – A 43-year-old woman suffered suspected serious injuries Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at a construction site. According to the Ashland Police Department, Vickie Williams, of Odanah, was working as a construction zone flagger at…