SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the financial impacts of the pandemic, there has been a decrease in donations this Christmas but not in Superior. The Superior Fire Department, along with the Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots are getting ready for their annual toy drive. Thanks to donations from around the community, they will be able to provide toys for nearly 600…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Veterans who are in need of food in the Twin Ports will have the chance to get a unique kind of meal. The Bong Veterans Center in Superior will be giving away over 1,300 read-to eat meal kits to veterans. A veteran’s museum in Texas got in touch with the Bong Center and local businesses helped get the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– This year hasn’t looked like much of a winter wonderland so far, but the Mont Du Lac resort in Superior is now open for its regular season hours. The resort has been open the last few weekends while the snow guns are busy keeping the hills covered so Mont Du Lac could open fully. Those at the resort…
DULUTH, Minn. – A roll out for a coronavirus vaccine is expected before the end of the year. Beyond the issue of who gets the vaccine first, there is another obstacle many health professionals say still needs to be addressed. The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a brighter light on health disparities for people of color. A recent study shows about…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the governor’s shutdown of bars and restaurants, some local establishments are being a bit more creative with the products they sell. Ursa Minor in Lincoln Park has begun selling make your own pizza kits and Duluth Best Bread’s pretzels to-go. Owners say it’s all about innovation and being flexible during these unique times. “Everyone’s been forced…
DULUTH, Minn. – With kids doing distance learning and adults working from home, there has been an increase in the number of repairs being done at tech shops throughout the area. As more and more people either work or learn from home, local electronic repair shops have been busier than usual, fixing up Northlanders’ devices. Over at Box Tronics in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Distance learning is becoming the norm for students but that doesn’t mean they have to be bored during these times. Duluth Flower Farm now has different homeschool kits for students of all ages. Kids can come to the store and buy their own homemade crafts, which range from winter decorated pots to wreath kits. “I just think…
ESKO, Minn. – A familiar restaurant has moved into the building previously occupied by Eskomo Pizza Pies in Esko. Mike’s Cafe and Pizzeria, which spent nearly four decades in western Duluth as Mike’s Western Cafe, opened up in early November. With the owner growing up in the town, he says that despite the pandemic, the community response has been uplifting…
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services. It marks the second U.S. offensive against a Big Tech…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature on Monday in order to provide COVID-19 relief in the state. Additionally, Gov. Walz says he intends to extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency by another 30 days. “Minnesota’s small businesses and workers are bearing a large burden of the…
BIWABIK, Minn. – Giant’s Ridge is officially open despite the pandemic to help Northlanders get outside to enjoy some beautiful scenery while getting some exercise. Fred Seymour, the general manager at Giant’s Ridge, says that with COVID, it has been difficult adjusting to the different precautions, but visitors are likewise being flexible as well. While skiers enjoy all Giant’s Ridge…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday launched an education and awareness campaign designed to help bolster vaccination for the flu among the state’s minority communities. Health officials recommend flu vaccinations every year, but particularly this year because hospitals are under stress from the coronavirus pandemic. As of Tuesday, there were 1,556 people hospitalized due…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported 4,539 new coronavirus cases Wednesday and 82 new deaths, the state’s third-highest one-day total of the pandemic. The new cases raise Minnesota’s total case count to 363,719 and its cumulative death toll to 4,109. But hospitalizations are continuing a slow decline. Minnesota had 1,545 people hospitalized with COVID as of Tuesday, with 358…
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – A Deerwood man is dead after crashing into the side of a logging truck Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Reports state the accident happened on Highway 169 near Itasca County Road 450 around 10:13 a.m. Authorities say a 2015 Ford Explorer, driven by Michael Alan Brandt, 69, was traveling north on Highway 169…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 4,539 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 363,719 in the state. Health officials also reported 82 news deaths bringing the death total to 4,109 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 4,690,213 tests have been completed to date. There are…
(AP Photo/Michel Euler) CLEVELAND, Oh. – On Wednesday, ArcelorMittal announced the sale of ArcelorMittal USA to Cleveland-Cliffs has been completed. According to reports, the sale was for $1.4 billion in cash and shares. The deal, announced in September by the companies, makes Cleveland-Cliffs the largest flat-rolled steel and iron ore pellet producer in North America. “I would like to thank…
DULUTH, Minn. – The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for pets as people seek to add an animal to the family to ease the loneliness and stress of prolonged time at home. Many feel they now have more time to train a puppy. However, with this rising demand, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is reporting a spike in pet scams,…
DULUTH, Minn. – During the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving season. Throughout the season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones while supporting local businesses amid a year of…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update
(Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The future of policing in the city where George Floyd was killed is headed for a showdown vote Wednesday night. The Minneapolis City Council will decide whether to shrink the city’s police department while violent crime is already soaring and redirect funding toward alternatives for reducing violence. Mayor Jacob Frey has…
LONDON (AP) — British regulators have warned that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program. The U.K.’s Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is looking into whether the reactions were linked to the vaccine….
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unveiled the state’s plan for getting Minnesotans vaccinated against coronavirus, some as soon as the coming weeks. “This day is real, it’s happening, it is really here. In Minnesota, we’re prepared for it,” said the Governor in a press conference Tuesday. “We are on the doorstep of starting this.” According to the Minnesota…
MADISON, Wis. — An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field air base in Madison crashed around 8 p.m. Tuesday in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, according to officials. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board. “Emergency responders are on scene. The…
MADISON, Wis.- Wisconsin will get 50,000 vaccines to start once it’s approved and will first go to long-term care facility residents and healthcare workers. Governor Evers said in a virtual briefing Tuesday that even through the United States is closer to approving the vaccine, there’s no backing away from all the precautions we still need to take to keep ourselves,…
DULUTH, Minn. -The Duluth Dolls burlesque dancing group is spreading some holiday magic by hosting its first online silent auction through Dec. 11. There are 30 donations from local artists and businesses, like a chair massage, a boat cruise, candles and handmade earrings. “Everyone needs a hand every once in a while and now with the pandemic, there are many…
CLOQUET, Minn. – With the holidays fast approaching, local food shelves are in need of donations to help local families. Over at the Salvation Army Food Shelf in Cloquet, they say they have been overwhelmed with the support from the community adding however, they are always in need especially during this time of year. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Sue…
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia City Hall has closed to the public after one city staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. The closure is just a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus. The individual exposed to the virus worked as an evidence technician for the police department as well as staffed the general public services window. Unfortunately,…
DULUTH, Minn. – As the pandemic continues to hurt many parts of the Northland tourism industry Duluth city leaders are starting the process of deciding how tourism generated tax dollars should be spent next year. Last year, about $12 million in tourism tax revenue ended up being set aside for Duluth community investments and to help pay for some of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown Government Services building has reopened to the public once again after some staff members were diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19. The facility is home to the Hermantown City Hall, Police, and Fire Departments. The building was closed for about a month as a precaution for the safety of the public, but staff continued to work…
NORTHLAND – With distance learning being implemented at schools throughout the Northland, district leaders say some students are struggling to catch up while also dealing with the stresses of a new way of learning. With distance learning comes new battles for students on how to pay attention to lessons on the web while also dealing with the stress of a…
DULUTH, Minn. – In light of the pandemic and having to close down due to statewide restrictions, Glensheen is hosting virtual tours for folks to participate in. The two tours will feature rare spaces, secret compartments, and all the fun things Glensheen fans love to see. The tours are about 15 to 20 minutes, and people will be able to…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the two deputies involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting in Mountain Iron on Saturday. According to a recent press release from the Minnesota BCA, Deputy Ryan Smith and Deputy Matt Tomsich were involved in the shooting that killed 19-year-old Estavon Dominick Elioff. Smith has been with the St….
PINE COUNTY, Minn. – A Willow River man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for driving through Kettle River while high on meth last September resulting in the death of one of his passengers. According to court records, Preston Prokasky, 44, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in January and was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents say Prokasky…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz and state health officials outlined Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in a statewide address Tuesday. Walz said he expects Minnesota will get its first vaccine shipment “sometime in the next week or so.” However, Walz cautions there is an unclear and shifting schedule for delivery of both Pfizer and Moderna’s initial vaccines. Minnesota is…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, midday update
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordered policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults and harassment. Two general officers are among those being removed from their jobs, as top Army…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,080 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Tuesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 359,203 in the state. Health officials also reported 22 news deaths bringing the death total to 4,027 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 4,650,726 tests have been completed to date. There are…
SAGINAW, Minn. – Finding the perfect Christmas tree begins with picking the best location to chop one down. One Saginaw man continues to spread Christmas cheer by opening up his many acres of land for families to take a drive and cut their own Tannenbaum. “I probably have a million trees,” said Keith Miernicki, owner of Duluth Saginaw Stove Works…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – During the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving season. Throughout the season, many folks are working to pick out unique, locally made gifts for friends and loved ones while supporting local businesses amid a year…
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LONDON (AP) — A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, the start of an unprecedented global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million. The U.K. is the first Western country to start a mass vaccination program after British regulators last week authorized…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators say in their initial review that the vaccine from Pfizer is 95% protective against COVID-19. The review posted online Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration offers the world the first detailed look at the evidence behind the shot, which was co-developed with BioNTech. The FDA review comes before a Thursday meeting where a…
MADISON, Wis.- In Wisconsin Monday, health experts held a news conference answering COVID-19 vaccine questions. They say of the two vaccines awaiting FDA approval, Pfizer’s would require cold storage at -70°C±10°C for up to 10 days unopened in the state’s Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (HERC) regions before going to clinics. Moderna’s, which does not require cold storage, would go directly to…
ST.PAUL, Minn.- Governor Tim Walz and state health leaders announced changes Monday to how long people should quarantine if exposed to someone with coronavirus, and also prepped the state for new mitigation efforts to come within the week. “The fact of the matter is a 14-day quarantine is the best thing to do. But the science has been refined enough…
DULUTH, Minn. – Some vacant storefronts in Lincoln Park are being dressed up with holiday displays created by local artists. The windows showcase holiday cultural traditions like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. People passing by can read and learn more about those traditions. A local artist says she hopes the displays remind the community of the importance of sticking together. The first…
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. — Two young ATV riders were able to make it back to land safely after their ATVs broke through the ice and went into the Fish Lake Reservoir. St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene around 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Officials did not provide the ages of the ATV riders or if they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to put a strain on the funeral industry. The rapidly rising case numbers are making it difficult for funeral homes just to keep up. Since the start of the pandemic, the Lenroot- Maetzold funeral home in superior has been getting hit hard. “We had a difficult time trying to get PPE. The…
DULUTH, Minn. – Local mailing and shipping stores are keeping busy as more people are sending holiday gifts during the pandemic. The Pack and Mail on Grand Avenue has seen an uptick in customers sending packages all across the country. The steady business hasn’t left any downtime for the workers. A clerk says in the last couple of years mailing…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With some snow on the horizon, snowmobilers will soon be hitting the Northland trails. Over at RJ Sport & Cycle, the store currently has about 50% less inventory in stock as more Northlanders want to get outdoors away from quarantining. “Because of the restrictions and stuff in place, people have been using the cabins more, they haven’t…
