KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital Sunday after the government collapsed and the embattled president joined an exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners, signaling the end of a costly two-decade U.S. campaign to remake the country. Heavily armed Taliban fighters fanned out across the capital, and several entered Kabul’s abandoned presidential palace. Suhail Shaheen, a…
(Courtesy: Fox News) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has authorized an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, as the Taliban inches closer to the capital city of Kabul. That raises to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops deployed to ensure what Biden is calling an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and allied personnel. U.S. troops…
DULUTH, Minn.– Today the Duluth Children’s Museum, the 5th oldest children’s museum in the country, finally re-opened at their new Lincoln Park location after being under construction for 2 years. The museum has never owned its own location, previously leasing space from Clyde Iron works. After that location was closed for months throughout the pandemic, staff decided it was time…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth MakerSpace in Lincoln Park was rocking today, literally, hosting their first annual Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival. The event featured 14 different vendors making necklaces, mugs and more all out of agates, as well a silent auction and an open house tour of the facility. The festival attracted lots of community members learning more about the state…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 32nd Annual Blues Fest kicked off this weekend at Bayfront Festival Park and the crowd is full of energy and soul as they get to listen to some of the best blues music around. With 21 bands scheduled over a 3-day music festival, Blues Fest is one of the biggest outdoor music fests in the upper Midwest,…
EAGLES NEXT TWP, Minn.- Fire departments in and around Eagles Nest Township Minnesota worked on their firefighting and evacuation skills in simulated training Sunday. According to Friends of the Northland Firewire, organizers said the simulated structure and wildland fire in Eagles Nest Township also included the evacuation of area residents. Eagles Nest fire officials told the Firewire that a key…
DULUTH, Minn.- A staple of Duluth’s theater scene prepares its comeback after 18 months dark with a stronger step to curb the spike in COVID cases in the Northland. Vaccines, or a negative COVID test will be required for audience members hoping to catch a Renegade Theater Company show at Zeitgeist’s Teatro Zuccone. The Company announced that in addition to…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native marine killed in action during World War Two was honored by his hometown and family this week after his death in 1943. Marine Sgt. James Joseph Hubert was honored on what would have been his 100th birthday Thursday with a new traveling exhibit at the St. Louis County Historical Society’s Veterans Memorial Hall. Hubert’s nephew…
DULUTH, Minn.- The sound of the blues is flowing through Duluth again this weekend as the Bayfront Blues Festival is back for its 32nd year. The festival kicked off Friday with the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Miss Myra and The Moonshiners. Tickets bought for last year’s canceled show were honored this weekend, and organizers say there were a lot of tickets…
DULUTH, Minn.- New and returning students at Lake Superior College got a head start preparing for a fall semester in person again. LSC will be holding three fall semester kickoff events before the year starts in a little more than a week. Students can buy all their books and supplies locate their classrooms, get student IDs, and take care of…
DULUTH, Minn.-Whoopsa Daisy Farm in rural Duluth is now open to the public every weekend through October 10th, and includes hayrides and even a tractor playground. Above check out Fox 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich’s story. To find out more about the farm, click here. Categories: Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News
IRON RIVER, Wisc. — The Bayfield County Fair has been going strong for over 100 years. Even with the pandemic cancelling the fair in-person last summer, they were still able to host a virtual event. “They did video showing of the animals and sold online and did really well. We had really good participation with that and people were able…
DULUTH, Minn. – Those with organ transplants, a cancer diagnosis, or an immune disorder could be the first people to receive a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This, after U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus. “After two shots,…
DULUTH, Minn.- With nationwide unemployment benefits coming to an end on September 6, employment centers in the Northland are opening their doors to help those looking for work. Workforce Development at career force in Duluth is offering its resources to the public. Workforce counselors are available by appointment to help people find and apply to jobs. “A lot of people…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine is back for another weekend of fun, and kids of all ages are making detours to the Thomas Everything gift shop. Day Out with Thomas at the North Shore Scenic Railroad has more than train rides and games. Their Thomas Everything gift shop has something for every Thomas the Tank Engine fan. “Well, last…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved the decision to require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, pending the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval. U of M President Joan Gabel made the announcement earlier this week. More details on the timing of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will be released at a later time. Medical…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A new policy change says Minneapolis police will no longer stop motorists for minor traffic violations, such as expired tabs or an air freshener hanging from a rearview mirror. Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo in an internal memo says the move comes after examining how officers can better utilize time and resources. Critics have long argued that the…
BENA, Minn. – Authorities say a three-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed at a residence in Bena early Friday morning. According to reports, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an accidental shooting around 3:54 a.m. When deputies arrived at the residence they learned that a three-year-old girl had been accidentally shot by a five-year-old boy in…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 13, 2021. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, ryan johnson, weather
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s Arman Rahman gives the Timber Twister at Spirit Mountain a try for the first time. Click here for tickets and more information. Categories: Active Adventures, Entertainment Tags: Active Adventures, Adventure, Alpine Coaster, Arman Rahman, community, Local News, Outdoor, Spirit Mountain, Timber Twister
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus. The announcement Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration applies to millions of Americans who take immune-suppressing medicines because of organ transplants, cancer, or other disorders. The decision does…
(courtesy: P&R Companies) SUPERIOR, Wis. – P&R Companies celebrated the opening of its Central Flats mixed-use apartment complex Thursday evening in Superior. “It’s wonderful to finally celebrate the completion of Central Flats,” said Megan Holsclaw, Operations Manager for P&R Properties. “It’s a wonderful building with awesome tenants in the heart of Superior.” The building, which was completed in January, is…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A 58-year-old man is dead and a 15-year-old was left in critical condition following a crash in Superior Thursday afternoon. According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Broadway Street on reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a commercial cargo box truck at 3:06 p.m. Reports state the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 13, 2021. Have a great weekend! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Ken Slama, Local News, morning update, News, weather
(courtesy: Fox 9) MINNEAPOLIS – A Republican political operative has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota and now faces five counts of sex trafficking of a minor, a count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, and another count of attempted sex trafficking, along with three counts of obstruction. The U.S. Attorney’s Office alleges Anton Lazzaro…
BELIZE CITY (AP) — Twenty-seven people aboard a Carnival cruise tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week, according to the Belize Tourism Board. The positive cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista, which is carrying over 1,400 crew and nearly 3,000 passengers, the board said…
BRITT AREA, Minn. – On Thursday around 4 p.m. the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Rescue Squad responded to Sand Lake in the Britt area just north of Virginia for a water emergency. A man identified as Philip Poulose, a Roseville resident, and a friend were canoeing on the lake when water started to flood their canoe due to…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson addressed city councilors at Thursday night’s agenda meeting — three days after announcing her plan to outsource the city’s 2022 marketing contract and no longer use Visit Duluth. It’s a bold move Larson acknowledges, and one that’s fueled a lot of pushback from the local creative community. As FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health and St. Luke’s are both reporting a steady increase in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. In both facilities, patients are coming in after being diagnosed with the more transmissible Delta variant of the virus. “We need to all do this together. It isn’t about politics, it’s about people’s lives,” said Dr. Peter Henry with Essentia Health….
DULUTH, Minn.- Hiring employees continues to be a challenge for many businesses in the Northland. That’s why places like ECUMEN Lakeshore senior living are holding special recruiting events to fill open work positions. Today’s all day event accepted walk-ins to apply and interview. ECUMEN is looking to fill medical and general staff positions for full and part time hours. They…
HIBBING, Minn. — Hibbing community members came together today to celebrate a new inclusive playground at the Greenhaven Elementary School. The K through second grade classes hosted the grand opening of their new playground on Thursday made possible by fundraising through the school’s non-profit parent teacher organization. Students got to test out the new equipment replacing the old playground built…
DULUTH, Minn.-As more and more organizations are requiring their employees to get vaccinated, including at local hospitals, there has been some pushback in the Northland. Earlier today a group of locals were gathered at the corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street to protest the idea of being forced to be vaccinated. One person we spoke to says, she hopes…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children’s Museum in Lincoln Park, is welcoming kids and families to their grand reopening this Saturday. “So this is huge for us as an organization,” said CEO and President of the museum Cameron Kruger. The West Superior street museum is opening up its doors to the public after two years of construction. The popular family space…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The community was able to get a front-row seat to the amazing talents and skills of the Northland’s top dogs, who showed how they help serve and protect at this year’s Operation K-9 at UWS. 14 K-9s and their handlers from St. Louis and Douglas County Sheriff’s Offices and the Duluth, Superior, and Hermantown Police Departments took part…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s National Health Center Week, and the Lake Superior Community Health Center partied outside to celebrate. Along with free produce from Second Harvest Food Bank, games, and music, the block party also offered free COVID vaccines and health screenings at its Denfeld location in Duluth. Organizers say after a difficult pandemic, they hope to offer a safe space…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As stronger efforts continue nationwide to combat the spread of the Delta Variant and fight low vaccination rates, the University Of Wisconsin-Superior is joining the growing list of Northland colleges requiring people to mask up again. “And hopefully these masking requirements can help safeguard and ensure that we can have a vibrant campus this fall,” said Jordan Milan,…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Several reports say Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years. Outlets including celebrity website TMZ and CNN reported that James Spears filed legal documents saying that while there are no grounds for his removal, he will step down. The decision comes after…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – UW Health will participate in a study of the effects of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in young children. The Wisconsin State Journal reports UW Health’s American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison will be one of about 100 sites involved in the study. The project aims to enroll about 12,000 children under age 12. The Madison hospital hopes…
(courtesy: Facebook/Black Water Lounge) DULUTH, Minn. – Black Water Lounge will be reopening in early 2022. The restaurant and bar made the announcement of their reopening in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon. Black Water announced in 2018 that it would be temporarily closing effective January 1, 2019, during the completion of the Superior Street reconstruction project. During the temporary…
DULUTH, Minn. – The suspects arrested in Tuesday’s East Hillside drive-by shooting have now been formally charged. According to court records, the alleged shooter, 21-year-old Kewon Dunn, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, drive-by shooting, and felon convicted crime of violence-firearm violation. The driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Brianna Clark-Johnson has also been charged with aiding an offender. According…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, midday update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota has reached the milestone of vaccinating 70% of its population age 16 and older with at least one dose against GOVID-19. Gov. Tim Walz credits a recent rise in vaccination rates amid concerns over the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus and the state’s $100 rewards for people who get their first shot…
TWO HARBORS, Minn. – The Two Harbors Art Fair, also known as Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair, is taking place Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15. This year, organizers are celebrating their 27th year as a summer tradition in the community located along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The fair features works of art including jewelry,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior announced Thursday that it will require all students and staff to wear a face mask in all indoor spaces and facilities, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Monday, August 16. “We are striving to do everything within our power to deliver a top-quality educational experience while continuing to help slow or stop the…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day! Categories: Community, News, News – Latest News, News Update Tags: Brett Scott, community, Headlines, Local News, morning update, News, Sam Gabrielli, weather
WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal Department of Health and Human Services is requiring employees who provide care for patients to get their COVID-19 shots. Thursday’s order from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will affect more than 25,000 clinicians, researchers, contractors, trainees, and volunteers with the National Institutes of Health, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps….
UPDATE: CLOQUET, Minn. – The man who was driving and the woman who was a passenger in a pickup truck that went into the St. Louis River on Tuesday have both died, according to Minnesota State Patrol. The driver was 80-year-old Steven Henry Kimber and the passenger was 78-year-old Barbara Jean Kimber. Both were from Carlton. Alcohol was not a…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and meet a surge in consumer demand. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell for a third…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilors are getting an earful and raising questions — one day after Mayor Emily Larson boldly announced plans to pass up longtime Visit Duluth for the city’s next tourism marketing contract worth nearly $2 million and instead choose Minneapolis-based Bellmont Partners and its partner, Lawrence & Schiller. Mayor Larson told FOX 21 she stands by…
DULUTH, Minn.– The 32nd Annual Blues fest preparations are underway at Bayfront Festival Park and they are adding a few new elements to the 3 day celebration that is expected to bring in close to 20,000 people. After being cancelled last year because of the pandemic the return of this music festival to the water font is largely anticipated through…
