Two Harbors to Welcome New Business This Summer
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A new place to purchase sweet treats and check out model trains is coming to the City of Two Harbors. Burlington Station is located along 7th Avenue, right before you…
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Barnum Elementary School Celebrates National Unicorn Day 🙂
BARNUM, Minn. - It was a magical day at Barnum Elementary School Thursday. Teacher Mindy MacDonald got dressed up in a big unicorn outfit to celebrate National Unicorn Day. The actual holiday is on…
Community Vaccination Site to Open April 13 at UWS Wessman Arena
SUPERIOR, Wis. - 64 percent of residents living in Douglas County have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. That’s why health officials in the county can’t wait for shots to start being administered into arms Tuesday,…
Duluth Public Libraries Making Big Changes
DULUTH, Minn.- Some big changes are coming to the Duluth's branch libraries beginning Monday. Both the Mount Royal and West Duluth branches will be opening what they are calling their Library Express, after being closed…
Salvation Army Seeking Donations as FoodShare Month Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota's FoodShare month in March has been extended. The Duluth Salvation Army is taking advantage of the extension with the last day to match donations in-person being on Friday. The organization is…
UMD Hosts Bulldog-Themed Blood Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Red Cross and the UMD pre-med club hosted a Bulldog-themed blood drive at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Organizers say all 41 donation slots were filled. Although there is…
Wisconsin Records Highest Number of Virus Cases in 2 Months
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in two months, leading to new warnings from state health officials about the growing spread of more contagious variants and a renewed call for everyone to…
Minnesota Eclipses 2,500 New Single-Day Virus Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported 2,500 new infections on Thursday as more infectious variants of the coronavirus drive case growth across the state. The new cases mark the highest single-day total since January as the state was coming…
Midday Update 4-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Gov. Evers to Virtually Visit With Superior Middle School Students Friday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will virtually visit Superior Middle School students tomorrow, April 9. Superior Middle School Principal David Jensen says the governor will visit with 6th-grade teachers Mrs. Karly Caven and Mrs. Linda West’s classrooms through…
Expert Says Floyd Died From a Lack of Oxygen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A medical expert says George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, which damaged his brain and caused his heart to stop. Dr. Martin Tobin is a lung and critical care specialist from Chicago. He testified Thursday…
American Cuisine with Authentic Mexican Flare at Bucktales Cantina and Grill
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week’s Cooking Connection takes us to Bucktales Cantina and Grill located south of Superior along Highway 35. Owner Dee Morales specializes in whipping up authentic Mexican dishes, but the…
Northland Newborns 4-8-21
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…
Rochester Woman Charged in Attack on U.S. Capitol
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — FBI agents arrested a Rochester woman Thursday on charges connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Victoria White is expected to make her first appearance in federal court later Thursday. The details of the…
Morning Update 4-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, April 8, 2021.
US Jobless Claims Up to 744K as Virus Still Forces Layoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid…
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Open Next Week at Wessman Arena
SUPERIOR, Wis. - University of Wisconsin's Wessman Arena will be the site of a new community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week. The university says the Douglas County Public Health clinic will open Tuesday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. and will…
AP Source: NFL Player Phillip Adams Killed 5, Then Himself
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source…
Lindsey Graskey Elected Next Superior's Next Dist. 10 Councilor
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A special election was held Tuesday night in Superior to elect the successor for District 10 Councilor Esther Dalbec. Coming out on top was Lindsey Graskey, who won the election with 174…
Twin Ports Interchange Project Now Underway
DULUTH, Minn.-- It looks a bit different driving down I-35 with the Twin Ports Interchange Project now underway. The interchange, also known as "Can Of Worms," the project replaces infrastructure on the interstate,…
New Executive Director Named for Chum
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new executive director has been named for chum in John Cole. Cole is currently the interim director at Align Minneapolis, which is similar to Chum. Current Executive Director Lee Stuart will be…
Lincoln Park Flats Project Begins With Demolition Of Old Furniture Store
DULUTH, Minn.-- “Something that I think will do really well with this community. It's a lot of fun to see all of that activity down here. I think it's just going to bring that much…
Levi LaVallee Releases Duluth Snowmobile Stunt Video
DULUTH, Minn. -- After months of preparation and a week of filming, pro snowmobiler Levi LaVallee released his Red Bull video of stunts in Duluth Wednesday. LaVallee performed all over Duluth -- from jumps at Spirit…
New Bishop Named for Duluth Diocese
DULUTH, Minn. - A new bishop has now been named for the Duluth diocese. The role had been open ever since Bishop Paul Sirba died in 2019. Pope Francis named Father Daniel Felton to…
Duluth Library Celebrates National Library Giving Day
DULUTH, Minn. - This whole week is National Library Week and today is National Library Giving Day. 350 libraries throughout the United States and Canada are celebrating. The goal for the Duluth Public Library is…
75,000 Visitor Guides Delivered for Visit Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth’s 2021 visitor guides are being delivered throughout the state. 75,000 visitor guides were shipped out today to different parts of Minnesota including the Twin Cities. There is a new…
UMD Startup Cup Being Held Tonight
DULUTH, Minn.-Tonight some UMD students will be pitching their business ideas to a panel of professionals with the chance to win scholarship money. This year's UMD Startup Cup will be held virtually and feature…
New Hotel Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new hotel has opened in Duluth. The Fairfield Inn and Suites on Maple Grove Road across the street from the Miller Hill Mall opened on March 25th. With 82 rooms,…
CHUM's Warming Center Saw Record Number Of Winter Visitors
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's newly located Warming Center is officially closed for the season, and the number of homeless who used the shelter this winter is something homeless advocates have never seen before. This…
Biden to Unveil Actions on Guns, Including New ATF Boss
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will unveil a series of executive actions aimed at addressing gun violence on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the plans, delivering his first major action on gun control since taking office. He’s…
