Midday Update 8-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 12, 2019.
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Woodbury Father Charged in Death of his Baby son
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota prosecutors say a Woodbury father intentionally dropped his 5-month-old son headfirst on the floor because the baby was crying and fussy. Thirty-five-year-old Matthew Hoisser is charged with second-degree murder in the April death of his…
Lutheran Social Services Chief to Lead DHS
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has named the leader of Lutheran Social Services to take over the state's troubled Department of Human Services. Walz said Monday that Jodi Harpstead will replace Commissioner Tony Lourey starting next month.…
Morning Update 8-12-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, August 12, 2019.
Wisconsin Home Explodes, Killing man who was Likely Asleep
MANAWA, Wis. (AP) - Authorities in Wisconsin say a man was killed when his home exploded. Waupaca County Sheriff Tim Wilz tells news outlets that the man killed in the Sunday morning explosion was likely asleep. He had not…
Festival of Sail Sets Sail in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday in Duluth started with a "parade of ships" coming in through the Aerial Lift Bridge for the Festival of Sail. The three day event brings in some of the biggest, oldest and…
Kids and Families Learn and Play at the 11th Annual Bubble Festival
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a day for play at the Duluth Children's Museum for the 11th annual bubble festival. Kids and families had the chance to soak up some sun all while learning the science behind…
Bayfront Blues Festival Fans Get Glimpse of Ships From The Festival of Sail
DULUTH, Minn. - The Bayfront Blues Fest ended on a high note. Blue skies and warm temperatures made it the perfect day to get outside and enjoy live music. Many blues fans took…
Bayfront Blues Festival Keeps Fans Grooving
DULUTH, Minn. - Bayfront Blues Fest introduces fans to the who's who of Blues and the music keeps fans moving and grooving all weekend. For more than 30 years blues fans have…
1950's Style Pop Invades The Northland
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- If art isn't your thing, you'll also find a wide array of vendors at the art fair. Northern Soda Company out of Arden Hills is giving Northlanders the chance to…
Under The Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- More than 25 artists from all over Minnesota are participating in the Two Harbors Art Fair this weekend. Those showing art at the fair brought their own style of…
4-H Horse Show Takes Over Take Lake County Fair
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Lake County Fair brings out thousands of organizations to the region and Saturday was 4-H day. Boys and girls of the Northland took center stage with their horses. Riders…
Renegade Theater Company Production of "Fun Home" Breaks Down Barriers in Regional Premiere
DULUTH, Minn.- Renegade Theater Company in Duluth is breaking down barriers with a show unlike anything seen before in the Northland. It's the regional premiere of Fun Home. The Tony Award winning…
Japanese Students Visit The Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth and Isumi-City, Japan may be far away from one another geographically, but one local program has been finding ways to connect these two special cities for almost thirty years. Duluth…
Diverse Art Shown Off In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday, two Wisconsin artists premiered their creative art exhibits featuring a variety of paintings and sculptural works completed in the past. The work, intentionally diverse and colorful shows off their cultural…
Four New Superior Firefighters Sworn In
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It's something they have been waiting weeks for as four new firefighters were sworn in to the Superior Fire Department Friday. One of the newest firefighters sworn in has…
UMD Shows Off New Science Building
DULUTH, Minn.- The new Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building at UMD allows students more collaboration opportunities with interior and exterior glass to add transparency to the building. The building was…
CHUM Needs More Donations for Backpack School Supply Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - The first day of school is quickly approaching for many Northland students. To help kids in need get prepared for the school year CHUM hosts its annual backpack drive but…
Protestors Paddle the Nemadji River to Speak Out Against Enbridge Expansion Plans
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Enbridge has big plans to invest millions of dollars to upgrade pipelines running through the Northland. Plans the company call the safest way to move oil and serve the…
Denfeld High School Principal Placed on Leave as Subject of Allegations
DULUTH, Minn.-Fox 21 has confirmed that Denfeld Principal Tonya Sconiers has been placed on leave beginning June 18. In an email to Fox 21, Superintendent Bill Gronseth said "she was the subject of…
Anglers Pack Island Lake for Minnesota Bass Nation Tournament of Champions
DULUTH, Minn.- Anglers ended their tour of Island Lake as the Minnesota Bass Nation Tournament of Champions comes to a close. It's the last day of the tournament where about 160 anglers competed to…
Viking Ship Comes Back to Duluth for Festival of Sail
DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend's Festival of Sail is bringing an old Duluth resident out of storage. The Leif Erickson Viking Ship will be out on display in the parking lot behind Grandma's after being…
Festival of Sails Traffic and Marine Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department is issuing a traffic and marine advisory ahead of this weekend’s Festival of Sails event. The city says the event is expected to being the largest number of visitors to Duluth for the…
Ironwood Issues Precautionary Notice due to Elevated Manganese Levels in Water
IRONWOOD, Mich. - The City of Ironwood has issued a Precautionary Notice to residents of Ironwood and Hurley regarding elevated manganese levels in drinking water. According to officials, they are working with the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services…
Walmart Removes Images of Violence in Stores, but Will Still Sell Guns
(AP) - Walmart is removing from all of its stores signs, displays or videos that depict violence following a mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, store that killed 22 people. The retailer…
MN State Patrol Issued 500 Warning and Citations in First Week of Hands-Free law
(FOX 9) – Minnesota State Troopers handed out a total of 500 citations and warnings during the first week of Minnesota’s hands-free law. The law restricts drivers from using their phones while driving, except for one-touch activation systems. The new…
Radinovich Announces he will not run for Congress Again
DULUTH, Minn. – Democrat Joe Radinovich confirmed on Friday that he will not run for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District again. Radinovich lost the race for 8th Congressional District to Republican Pete Stauber in November 2018. Radinovich made the announcement on…
Throwing Axes & Tossing Back Ales Together
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures, Fox 21's Brittney Merlot takes us AXE THROWING, the perfect Northland sport. Currently Blacklist Artisan Ales in Duluth hosts the axe throwing on Thursday, Friday…
Midday Update 8-9-19
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 9, 2019.
Two Harbors Hosts 25th Annual Art Festival
DULUTH, Minn. - Artists and vendors are flocking to Two Harbors August 9 - 11 to take part in the 25th annual "Under the Spreading Walnut Tree" Art Festival. The festival…
