Judge Stops Minnesota Hospital From Disconnecting Ventilator
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - A man who has been suffering from a severe case of COVID-19 and was being kept alive by a ventilator has been moved from a Minnesota hospital to…
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Rep. Pete Stauber Announces Re-Election Campaign for Minnesota's 8th District
DULUTH, Minn. - Congressman Pete Stauber on Monday formally announced his run for re-election. U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R) who represents Minnesota's 8th District won his second term against Democratic challenger Quinn Nystrom in 2020. "I am running for re-election…
The Northland's Largest Baby Shower is Happening Now
DULUTH, Minn. - Life 97.3 and St. Luke’s Hospital have partnered again to throw the 4th annual Northland’s Largest Baby Shower. Throughout the month of January, Life 97.3 is encouraging its audience to…
Morning Update 1-17-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 17, 2022.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Plan Would Lower Age To Carry Concealed Weapon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican state lawmakers are pushing a plan that would lower the minimum age to legally carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin. Currently, a Wisconsin resident needs to be 21 before they can apply for a concealed…
Daughter Accused Of Shooting Mother, Then Driving Away
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. -- A juvenile-aged girl allegedly shot her mother on Sunday afternoon in the Cook area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Authorities were sent over after a 911 call was made while the 40-year-old…
Red Bull Heavy Metal Turns Cascade Park into Extreme Snowboard Course
DULUTH, Minn.- After 19 years the Red Bull Heavy Metal Rail Jam came back bringing extreme street snowboarding stunts right to many Duluthians’ backyard – Cascade Park. It's not a sport for…
City, Local Businesses Come Together to Stick Landing with Red Bull Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Putting the Red Bull Heavy Metal Rail Jam together required a team effort from the City of Duluth and even some local businesses. From the clerk's office issuing permitting, to…
Cedar and Stone Sauna Offering Opportunities to Re-Charge this Winter
DULUTH, Minn. -- A one-of-a-kind local sauna experience hit its 2 year anniversary this month and continues to help people decompress, reduce stress, and feel rejuvenated on the shores of Lake Superior. The Cedar and…
Hockey Community's Renewed Attention to Neck Guards
DULUTH, Minn. -- A recent fatal accident on the ice involving a 16 year old Connecticut hockey player is bringing a renewed attention in the north land to the importance of neck guards in…
Garage Fire Destroys Residence in Carlton County; No One Injured
CARLTON COUNTY, Minn.- A fire that started at a detached garage spread to and destroyed the nearby residence in Thomson Township Sunday. According to the Carlton County Sheriff's Office, around 2:00 a.m., crews from the Esko, Carlton, and Wrenshall Fire…
Hostages Safe after Texas Synagogue Standoff; Captor Dead
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — Four hostages were spared and their captor was killed, ending a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue where the hostage-taker — a British national — could be heard ranting…
Fans React To New UMD Proof Of Vaccine To Attend Games
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fans have gotten used to wearing masks here at Amsoil arena, but in a few weeks, they're going to have to bring one extra thing to allow them to come…
Betty White Weekend at the Spirit Room
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- On the threshold of what would have been screen icon Betty White's 100th birthday Monday, the Spirit Room in Superior decided to continue with their annual Betty White Weekend. The Spirit…
Red Bull Heavy Metal Returns to Duluth 20 Years Later
DULUTH, Minn. -- Time to lace up and hit the slopes, the Red Bull Heavy Metal rail jam is back in town after 20 years. 40 snowboarders took to the terrain park at Spirit…
Eveleth Community Celebrates Hippodrome's 100 Years of Hockey, History
EVELETH, Minn.- A staple of the Eveleth community celebrated a big milestone Saturday. The 100th birthday of the city's Hippodrome was celebrated at the nearby Eveleth Auditorium. For the past century, quite a few…
Man Takes Hostages at Texas Synagogue, Demands Prisoner Be Freed
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) - Police say one hostage has been released uninjured from a Texas synagogue where a man had been holding four people. The Colleyville Police Department said the male hostage…
West Coast Under Tsunami Advisory Following Pacific Eruption
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - An undersea volcano has erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga. The eruption on Saturday sent tsunami waves swirling around buildings and people…
Fight Turns into Duluth's First Homicide of 2022
DULUTH, Minn.- One man has died and another arrested pending manslaughter charges after an altercation in Duluth's Lester Park neighborhood -- the city's first homicide of 2022, according to Duluth Police. According to a spokesperson with the Department, around 12:50…
COVID Cases, Staff Shortages Could Shift Duluth Schools to Distance Learning 'with little notice'
DULUTH, Minn.- As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the region, officials with Duluth ISD 709 shared the factors needed to keep learning in person, warning that a switch to virtual could happen fast. According to a press release sent…
Duluth Businesses on Enforcing Indoor Mask Mandate Round 2
DULUTH, Minn. -- As of 5 o'clock Friday evening, local businesses will have to require masks indoors. We caught up with a few businesses who differ on how they think the mandate will affect…
UMD Continues Mask Requirement, Students Mixed on Duluth's New Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - While the City of Duluth is resuming its mask mandate Friday evening, mask requirements are nothing new for students, faculty, and staff at UMD. People have been asked to wear one, regardless…
Eveleth's Historic Hippodrome Turning 100 in 2022
EVELETH, Minn. - A piece of Eveleth’s history will celebrate a major milestone this weekend. Residents from near and far are thrilled to be honoring the Hippodrome’s 100th anniversary of being a staple in…
Duluth Police Welcomes First Mother-Daughter Duo Officers in Department's History
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday's pinning ceremony at the Duluth Police Department was a special one for two officers with a special bond. Officer Angela Robertson got to pin the badge on her daughter, Maddyson.…
UMD Students Signing Petition to Protest Vaccine Form for Enrollment
DULUTH, Minn. - The start of the spring semester at UMD saw one recent student begin an effort to end the vaccine requirement to attend classes. Lucius Lafromboise is protesting against the form required by…
Duluth Fire Suspects Human Cause of Esmond Building Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-An official cause of the fire at the condemned Esmond building in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood is still unknown tonight, but Duluth fire officials suspect it was human-caused. Due to the extent of the…
Hospitals in Carlton County Meet to 'Crisis Plan' as COVID Continues Surging
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Doctors from the Community Memorial Hospital met on Thursday to "crisis plan", concerned that the latest surge of the Omicron variant might overwhelm medical facilities. Crisis planning is to prepare…
University Of Minnesota System Announces Temporary Proof of Vaccination
DULUTH, Minn. -- The president of the University of Minnesota System announced a new temporary change to how they are allowing people into events with more than 200 people. The university system, across…
Proctor Teen Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct
PROCTOR, Minn. - A Proctor teen has been officially charged in connection to the "sexual misconduct" allegations made in September against members of the Rails football team. According to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, a 17-year-old male has been…
U of M Systems Announces Temporary Proof of Vaccination Policy at Indoor Events
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota on Friday announced a new temporary proof of vaccination policy for all indoor events on any of its University campuses. According to a Friday message from University President Joan Gabel, this policy will…
