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CDC Extends Travel Mask Requirement To May 3 As COVID Rises

April 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was extending the order, which was set to expire on April 18, until May 3 to allow more time…

Esko Man Arrested After Victim Found Shot In Legs Along I-35

April 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

MIDWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An Esko man is being held on preliminary charges of 2nd degree attempted murder and 2nd degree assault after a man was shot in the legs Sunday afternoon in Midway Township. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the 39-year-old victim from Wrenshall was seen Sunday afternoon around 1:20 p.m. limping on the shoulder of…

Midday Update 4-13-22

April 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Here’s your Midday Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Blizzard in North Dakota, Possible Tornado in SE Minnesota

April 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A possible tornado tore up a small Minnesota town and a blizzard forced the closure of the North Dakota Capitol, schools and roads, as spring storms wreaked havoc across the Upper Midwest. The National Weather Service said the unconfirmed tornado took the roofs off houses, destroyed grain bins, snapped power lines and lifted a…

Live Interview: UMD Theatre Starts Performing ‘Pippin’ April 14

April 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Theatre is getting ready to hit the stage starting April 14 to perform in “Pippin” the musical. The character Pippin is said to be determined to be extraordinary. But will the price be too high? The 1970s musical is all about Pippin exploring what makes a meaningful life. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked to the show’s…

Wind Overturns 9 Semi-Trucks on I-35 in Minnesota

April 13, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – As storms begin to roll through most of Minnesota, communities are embracing for the possibility of heavy rains, strong winds and potential snow totals. As a result, at 1:50 p.m. strong winds tipped over nine semis at mile marker 55 south of Faribault on northbound I-35, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. No injuries were reported. Heavy delays are expected…

Minnesota’s First-Ever Mega Millions Winning Ticket Sold in Ramsey

April 13, 2022

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Some lucky person is $106 million richer after a fortunate stop at a Ramsey, Minnesota, store. The winning ticket hit on all six numbers: 2, 8, 14, 20, and 31, plus the gold Mega Ball 17, for the April 12 drawing. This is the first time a Mega Millions jackpot has been won in Minnesota since the state joined…

Morning Update 4-13-22

April 13, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Here’s your Morning Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News

Type 2 Diabetes On The Rise Among Wisconsin Children

April 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – New data shows a sharp increase in Type 2among children in Wisconsin and doctors think COVID-19 could be a factor. Figures from UW Health Kids shows a nearly 200% increase in the number of cases over the last several years. In 2018, 5.8% percent of pediatric patients with new onset diabetes at Madison’s American Family Children’s…

2 Illinois Men Get 14, 16 Years In Minnesota Mosque Bombing

April 13, 2022

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Two Illinois men who helped bomb a Minnesota mosque in 2017 have received prison sentences far below the 35-year mandatory minimum they faced, after victims and prosecutors asked for leniency. Thirty-three-year-old Michael McWhorter was sentenced Tuesday to just under 16 years in prison and 26-year-old Joe Morris got about 14 years. Both testified in…

North Country Ride Celebrates 40th Year Using Horseback Riding as Therapy for Challenges

On May 7th North Country Ride is holding a Derby Gala at the Buffalo House Junction in Duluth.

April 13, 2022

Arman Rahman,

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been 40 years that North Country Ride in Esko has lent a helping hand — or hoof — to the special needs population with therapeutic horseback riding. In early May, they’re celebrating with a Derby Gala. “Well sometimes we do like little games and races, those are my favorite,” said 7.5-year-old Barrett Chenevert, standing next to his…

UWS Exhibit Hopes To Educate, Create Empathy for Refugees Worldwide

The exhibit became even more poignant with the millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion.

April 12, 2022

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Twice a year over at UWS, students and professors put together an interactive exhibit where people can walk in the shoes of refugees escaping war-torn countries. At it’s showing Tuesday, it became more poignant for many, with the millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion and bombardment of their country. The exhibit, called “From Afghanistan to Germany,” is a…

One Year Anniversary of AMI Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic

April 12, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The AMI Community Clinic at Northwoods Technical College in Superior was at the center of a celebration marking one year of it vaccinating residents against covid. The clinic was originally set up at Wessman arena at UWS on April 13th last year, then later moved to the Technical College. Wisconsin chose AMI as one of the clinics…

15 People Recognized At St. Louis County’s 911 Lifesaver Awards

April 12, 2022

Alexandra Burnley,

ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — Fifteen people were recognized at St. Louis County’s 911 Lifesaver Awards ceremony on Tuesday morning. The honorees ranged from everyday people, to first responders and law enforcement, along with 911 dispatchers. Some of the stories include four men working for a power company who noticed a car was overturned in a ditch filled with water…

Essentia Health’s ‘Child Life Specialists’ Ready To Help Kids, Youth Cope

April 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – When it comes to hospitals or doctors, they can be scary, especially for kids. But Essentia Health has a special way to help little ones feel more comfortable. They’re called Child Life Specialists, which provide support to infants, children, youth, and families facing all types of medical situations. The certified specialists also provide coping skills. “We have…

Superior Street Construction Will Result In Partial Closures Starting Next Week

Portions of Superior Street Will Be Closed Starting Monday, April 18

Superior Street near the Fitger's building will be closed to install a Minnesota Power duct bank, and reconstruct the intersection of 4th Avenue East Beginning Monday

April 12, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–Portions of Superior Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for construction projects starting next Monday. The east side of the Fitger’s parking ramp will shut down for two weeks to install a new Minnesota Power duct bank. After that installation, the street on the west side of Fitger’s parking ramp will close so crews can work on reconstructing…

UPDATE: NYPD Locates Van Sought in Brooklyn Subway Shooting

April 12, 2022

The Associated Press,

New York City Police Department personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Five people were shot Tuesday morning at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, law enforcement sources said. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) NEW YORK (AP) – New York City police have found an unoccupied U-Haul van…

‘If The Dress Fits’ Starts Appointments as Prom Season Approaches

So far this season the organization has given away around 100-dresses for free.

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr,

CARLTON, Minn.– Prom for high schoolers is just around the corner, and finding that perfect dress can not only be difficult but expensive too. One nonprofit out of Carlton, makes sure every girl gets to feel beautiful on prom night. The organization called, “If the Dress Fits”, was started by a mother and daughter duo a few years ago to…

Proctor High School Opens On-Campus Thrift Store

Students renovated an old classroom to create a space for the thrift store.

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.– Proctor high school students can now use their free time to donate or sift through a new thrift-store located on their every campus. Proctor students put it together earlier this year, it’s filled with clothes, shoes and hygiene products. Students in a business class at Proctor came up with the idea to help their fellow classmates who might…

Proctor High School Students Organize Career Fair

April 12, 2022

Cam Derr

PROCTOR, Minn.– It was career day for students at Proctor high school today, a great way for teens to learn about different paths as they are years or just months away from graduation. Students from a sociology class organized this career fair, as a part of a project called, ‘Change High School Culture.’ The halls were lined with booths from…

Lake Superior Zoo Taking Measures to Prevent Spread of Avian Flu

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – As cases of a new strain of bird flu increase across the country, the Lake Superior Zoo is doing its part to keep its winged habitants safe. Lizzy Larson, Assistant Director of Animal Management, says she and their veterinarians on staff are monitoring where current cases are and how close they may come to this part of the…

Homegrown Preparing for In Person Return, Needs More Volunteers

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports’ largest music festival is getting ready to return in person. Homegrown begins May 1 and will feature around 200 musical acts over eight days across several dozen venues in Duluth and Superior. Executive Director Melissa LaTour says bands and performers responded well to their call for acts, which also connects to the excitement across the…

Wolf Fair & Art Exhibit at Lake Superior College

April 12, 2022

Rusty Mehlberg,

DULUTH, Minn. – Erickson Library at Lake Superior College played host to a wolf fair Tuesday. Representatives from the International Wolf Center, the Wildlife Science Center, Timber Wolf Alliance, Wildwoods, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission provided information on the role wolves play in the Northland’s ecosystem. “We have a passion for wolves,” says Kath Rolfe, one of…

COVID-19, Overdoses Pushed US To Highest Death Total Ever

April 12, 2022

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — 2021 was the deadliest year in U.S. history, and new data and research are offering more insights into how it got that bad. The main reason for the increase in deaths? COVID-19, said Robert Anderson, who oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s work on death statistics. The agency this month quietly updated its provisional…

Box Truck Explodes On Minnesota Highway

April 12, 2022

Site Staff,

SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) – A collision from a car overshooting an onramp and into oncoming traffic caused a fiery accident that left several injured Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and box truck, just before 2:30 p.m. Minnesota Department of Transportation video shows the car overshooting the onramp to Highway…

Midday Update 4-12-22

April 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Here’s your Midday Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Essentia Health: What Is A Child Life Specialist?

April 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – JoHanna Orman joined FOX 21’s Dan Hanger during the 8 a.m. hour of the morning show to talk about Essentia Health’s Child Life Specialists and what they do for kids and youth facing uneasy doctor visits, treatments and procedures. For more on the specialists, click here. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Education, Health, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Morning Update 4-12-22

April 12, 2022

Dan Hanger,

Here’s your Morning Update from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Wisconsin Gets First Public Hearing

April 12, 2022

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Republican-authored bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin will be getting its first public hearing next week, achieving one goal of backers even though the measure will not pass this year. The Legislature has adjourned and won’t be back until 2023. But the April 20 Senate committee hearing on the medical marijuana bill will give…

Plea Deal Rejected By 3 Ex-Officers In George Floyd’s Death

April 12, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors have revealed that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but say the defendants rejected them. Judge Peter Cahill held a Monday evening hearing mostly to consider whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial set for…

Zeitgeist Excited To Launch ‘North By North International Film Festival’

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the first film festival at Zeitgeist Arts Center in Duluth later this month. The North by North International Film Festival will feature 80 films by up-and-coming filmmakers in the Northland and around the region. The festival’s director, Matthew Koshmrl, said it’s all about giving a larger platform of support for filmmakers trying to…

Duluth Council Unanimously Supports State Surplus Money for 148th Fighter Wing in First In-Person Meeting in 2 Years

Monday night and going forward, meetings will be hybrid with the public able to view and give feedback through WebEx like before.

April 11, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After two years of virtual meetings Duluth’s City Council returned to City Hall in person, where they unanimously showed support for using extra state funds to maintain and upgrade the 148th Fighter Wing. “I never anticipated it was going to be 2 years,” Council President Arik Forsman said. “I remember we had our last meeting where COVID was…

KYN: Benders Shoes New Location in Duluth

April 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “Ever since we came to Duluth we’ve had really good customer interaction. They’ve been really happy with the service we provide and the products we bring,” Benders Shoes Owner, Craig Bender says. Benders Shoes has made the jump to a new location on Maple Grove Road in Duluth. The new space is much larger than its previous…

Duluth Ukulele Community Strum Jam Session

April 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Ukulele Community Strum group got together tonight for a jam session, as they do every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The group formed five years ago, and plays at Ecumen Lakeshore for residents and the general public. Playing popular songs from artists such as The Beetles, Beach Boys, and the Zombies, the group…

Duluth Woman Flies To Poland-Ukraine Border With Medical Supplies For Refugees

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluthian born and raised in Ukraine left the Duluth International Airport Monday for the border of Poland and Ukraine with all types of medical supplies as Russian forces continue their deadly war there. Bogdana Krivogorsky spoke to FOX 21’s Dan Hanger before hopping on a plane overseas. “Think about it. One day everything is gone and…

Duluth Fire Dept: Sunday Grass Fire a Reminder Brush Burns Easier in Spring

Crews knocked that 1 acre fire down within a couple of hours.

April 11, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A brush fire Sunday out in Gary New Duluth is a reminder, firefighters say, that we’re entering one of the seasons where grass and wildland fires are common. According to firefighters out at Station 10 in Gary, sparks from railway tracks off Becks Road, which is near Grand Avenue, likely started a brush fire that burned for about…

The Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day Event is Back May 5th

April 11, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Lions Club’s annual Pancake Day is back for it’s 63rd year. Last held 2019, pancake day is one of the lions club’s biggest fundraisers raising money for programs that assist in vision and hearing impairment, diabetes, and programs for kids. During the last go round, a few years ago, they went through about 25 hundred…

St. Lukes Looking for COVID-19 Study Participants

Questions about the study can be directed to RECOVERStudy@slduluth.com

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– St. Lukes has partnered with the CDC and five other research sites for a study that will look into how COVID-19 moves through populations of people. St. Lukes is welcoming new participants to enroll so it can collect more data for the “Recover” Study. The researched began back in August of 2020 and focuses on people who are…

CHUM to Give Away Three-Hundred Easter Hams

CHUM gave away all of today's inventory, minutes after opening.

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– A juicy ham is typically a staple in the dinner table during Easter Sunday, and this week, the CHUM food shelf is handing them out to anyone who wants to take one home for the upcoming holiday. The non-profit handed out 48 hams this morning at its West Duluth location. According to CHUM’s distributive services director, Scott Van…

New Tourism Campaign Titled “Love it Like We Do”

The campaigns new brand image soft launched at the end of April.

April 11, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.– A new marketing campaign for Duluth tourism debuted ahead of the summer season, with the rollout hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, at the DECC earlier today. The new campaign is a partnership between the Duluth City Government, Visit Duluth, The DECC, the Twin-cities based public relations firm Bellmont Partners and its South Dakota-based partner, Lawrence…

Dungeon's End Spirit Valley Neighborhood Game Store Closing

Locally Owned Game Shop in Spirit Valley Neighborhood Closes It’s Doors After 12 Years

April 11, 2022

Sophie Varner,

DULUTH, Minn.–One of the only stores in Duluth where you can find a wide variety of games, was open for business for the last time today. Dungeon’s end over on Central Avenue has called the Spirit Valley neighborhood home for the past 12 years. Offering a place to shop for board games, fantasy card games, puzzles and more. The owner…

Biden Aims At ‘Ghost Gun’ Violence With New Federal Rule

April 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break past gun-control opposition to address firearm deaths. Speaking at the White House, Biden highlighted the Justice Department’s work to finalize new regulations to crack down on ghost guns,…

Midday Update 4-11-22

April 11, 2022

Dan Hanger,

News and weather for this Monday, April 11 from FOX 21’s Dan Hanger and Meteorologist Ken Slama. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Minneapolis Schools Shift to Longer Days to Make Up for Teachers Strike

Starting Monday, 42 minutes will be added to the school day across the district. In addition, two weeks will be added to the school year.

April 11, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – As students in Minneapolis prepare for longer instructional days, one high school is asking for an exception. Starting Monday, 42 minutes will be added to the school day across the district. In addition, two weeks will be added to the school year. The plan is part of a return to work agreement reached by Minneapolis Public Schools and representatives for…

Evers Vetoes More Than 40 Republican-Backed Bills

April 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

(Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed more than 40 Republican authored bills, while he signed a bipartisan measure that provides funding for the construction of a new juvenile prison in Milwaukee. The vetoes spanned a wide expanse of bills passed in this election year, measures that Republicans knew were…

Minnesota Plans To Pay Athletes For Academic Success

April 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The University of Minnesota plans to start paying its athletes for doing well in the classroom. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced the move Friday. The NCAA currently allows schools to give academic bonuses of up to $5,980 annually to athletes as per a federal judge’s mandate two years ago. The…

Minneapolis Mural Of Pop Icon Prince To Be Finished In June

April 11, 2022

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A downtown Minneapolis mural honoring pop superstar Prince will be unveiled in June. Officials with the Crown Our Prince project say the painting is scheduled to begin on May 16 on a parking ramp near near First Avenue and 8th Street. The artwork will be carried out by 33-year-old Hiero Veiga, a Black…

Pj’s Rescue Sets up Pet and Sip at Tap on Tower

Pj's is a foster-based rescue, which means they don't have an official shelter where people can come see these dogs.

April 10, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — If you enjoy getting a drink on a Sunday, picture doing it with puppies. Pj’s rescue set up an event called Pet and Sip, to try to connect their animals with “fur-ever” homes. Pj’s is a foster-based rescue, which means they don’t have an official shelter where people can come see these dogs. Holding an event at…

Troop 25 Boy Scouts Giving Back In Conservation Service Project

April 10, 2022

Natalie Noury,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday evening over in West Duluth, Scouts of Troop 25 got together to continue working on their conservation service projects. Last spring the scouts visited the Sax-Zim Bog, and this spring, they’re building ways to give back and help preserve it. They’re building bird houses for the blue bird and kestrel population to provide a place for…

Superior High School Student’s Senior Project Raising Money for Firefighters

Paige Hansen, an aspiring photographer, decided for the community service part of her senior project, to visit her local fire department, and find a way to repay them for what they do every day.

April 10, 2022

Natalie Noury,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A Superior High School senior took her senior project to new heights, highlighting the Superior Fire Department in a calendar that has raised money going towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Paige Hansen, an aspiring photographer, decided for the community service part of her senior project, to visit her local fire department, and find a way to…