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World of Wheels hosts Skate with Santa

DULUTH, Minn. - Skate with Santa, a fun event for families, was hosted Monday at the World of Wheels skate center in Superior. Kids tied up their skates and rode around the rink with a…

Former Duluth Police Chief Is Back, Might Run For St. Louis County Sheriff

DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay and his family have moved back to Duluth, and Ramsay, 49, is eyeing what’s next locally for his career, which could include a run for…

Plans Unveiled to Give Duluth Armory New Life as Multi-Use Community Building

DULUTH, Minn.- The stars of a vision, plan, and developers have aligned to bring new life to the Duluth Armory, as its redevelopment was announced via press conference Monday, inside the building which has…

Whole Foods Co-Op Keeping Up With Holiday Demand

DULUTH, Minn. -- Whole Foods Co-Op is doing its best to keep up with customer demand this holiday season. With popular items including holiday floral, gift ideas, and more holiday staples. Store managers…

Caution Recommended This Holiday Season As Hospital ICU Beds in Limited Supply

DULUTH, Minn. -- Healthcare workers continue to fight the deadly Covid-19 virus. This as hospital beds are at an all-time short supply with flu season on the horizon. Currently in St. Luke's, over the…

Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% Of US COVID-19 Cases

NEW YORK (AP) - Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.…

Environmental Testing Finds Presence of Chemical Styrene at Spooner Middle School

SPOONER, Wis. - After a chemical exposure forced an evacuation of the Spooner Middle School, sickening several students and staff last month, district officials say in-person will resume tomorrow. Environmental testing, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine reviews were conducted in the…

Local Hospitals, Public Health Partner in Public Service Announcement

DULUTH, Minn. - Healthcare resources are strained. Medical workers are as committed as ever to caring for their patients, but they’re exhausted and pleading with people: Take COVID-19 seriously and do what you can…

Dec. 15 Storms Across North-central US Classified as Derecho

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) - A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that swept across the north-central U.S. last week has been classified by the National Weather Service as a serial derecho - the first on record December. At least 45…

Police: No ‘Obvious Trauma’ in Deaths of 7 Minnesota People

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show seven people whose bodies were discovered inside a Minnesota home did not die from “any obvious trauma.” Police say all seven victims, including three minors, lived at the residence in…

Midday Update 12-20-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 20, 2021.

With Christmas in the Balance, Nations Eye UK Omicron Surge

LONDON (AP) - Britain’s main nurses’ union has warned that exhaustion and surging coronavirus cases among medical staff are pushing them to the breaking point. That is adding to pressure on the government for new restrictions to curb record numbers…

Intertribal Agency Faults Wisconsin Review of Line 5 Reroute

SUPERIOR, Wis. - An intertribal agency says Wisconsin’s draft environmental review for a reroute of an oil and gas pipeline is incomplete and flawed. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released its draft environmental impact statement last week for a…

Midwestern Journalist, Comedian, Actor, Charlie Berens Coming to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is making a stop in Duluth. Berens will be performing at the DECC Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.,…

Prosecutor: Minnesota Cop Negligent in Daunte Wright’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A prosecutor is telling jurors that the suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she shot and killed…

Morning Update 12-20-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 20, 2021.

‘Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive’ Makes Sure Hundreds Have Presents to Open on Christmas

DULUTH, Minn.- T’ was the weekend before Christmas, and all through Shake It juice shop were hundreds of toys, and just outside sat a line of rides for the Make Every Child Smile Toy…

Live Outdoor Nativity Returns to St. Paul's Episcopal Church

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday's cold weather didn't stop one Duluth church from bringing their live nativity scene back outside. St. Paul's Episcopal Church on East Superior Street held their live nativity scene outside for the second…

Gordy’s Gift and Garden Center Goes All Out For Holiday Shopping

DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s always a busy time of year around the holidays especially for local businesses who provide just what people are looking for. Gordy’s Gift and Garden on Miller Trunk Highway in Duluth…

Sun Country Airlines Takes Off For Its First Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. -- Even though temperatures are below freezing outside, people packed their shorts and t-shirts in hopes of a direct flights to Fort Myers or Phoenix as Sun Country Airlines makes its official…

4 Adults, 3 Children Found Dead Inside Moorhead Home, Police Say

MOORHEAD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say that seven people were found dead inside a northwestern Minnesota home Saturday night. According to police, family members were conducting a welfare check when they found the individuals and called 911. The Moorhead Police Department…

Manchin Can't Support Dems' $2T bill, Potentially Dooming It

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin says he can't back his party’s signature $2 trillion social and environment bill. That would deal a seemingly fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s leading domestic…

Educational Event Held About Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Domestic Violence

DULUTH, Minn. -- An event was held Saturday evening at the Radisson Hotel to continue the conversation of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and to educate the public about the domestic violence…

Grad Walk Ceremony Celebrates UWS Fall Graduates

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Saturday, dozens of UWS Yellowjackets walked in their cap and gowns to receive their diplomas in person for their fall graduation ceremony. 327 students graduated Saturday and even though the…

First Great Hall Marketplace Held at The Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- The first-ever Great Hall Marketplace was held Saturday at the Depot, covering three different floors, and welcoming hundreds of people through its halls. Just over 60 local and regional vendors…

Holiday Shoppers Browse Last Makers Market at Hoops Brewing

DULUTH, Minn.-. It was a day full of local holiday shopping on the last weekend before Christmas as Hoops Brewing in Canal Park hosted the last of their Saturday makers markets. The market featured…

OSHA Vaccine Mandate Penalties to Start Jan. 10

UNDATED (AP)- The Occupational Health and Safety Administration says it will not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10. This will give companies time to adjust to and implement the requirements. The federal agency separately says…

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