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Snow Showers Hit the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. -For those who have been waiting for the winter season to arrive this weather is a perfect day to get out and enjoy yourselves. Many Northlanders have been waiting out a dry…

Northland Family Starts Tree Stand in West Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas tree to bring home to your living room, one family in the Northland is looking to help. Kimberly and…

Dealing With Dementia During the Holidays

DULUTH, Minn.- Gathering with family during the holidays is exciting but can be hectic for those suffering with dementia. Experts told FOX 21 make sure your festive gathering is a safe space.…

Evening Update 12-13-17

Winners of Holiday Storefront Contest Announced

DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders the wait is over, the winners of the festive competition for best store front decoration in downtown Duluth have been announced. Twenty four participated but Kitchee Gammi Design Company…

GOP Says It's Got A Deal on Taxes; Cuts Coming for Next Year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation’s tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans — Donald Trump among them — and deliver the…

Wall Street Mixed as Financials Drag After Fed Rate Hike

NEW YORK (Fox News) - The S&P 500 ended slightly lower on Wednesday pressured by the financial sector after the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected interest rate hike but kept its rate outlook for coming years even as it projected…

Omarosa Resigns from Trump Administration Job

WASHINGTON (Fox News) - “Apprentice” star turned White House official Omarosa Manigault Newman will leave the Trump administration next month, according to the White House. “Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned yesterday to pursue other opportunities,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders…

Minnesota Sees Increase in Snowy Owl Sightings

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Experts say the availability of food is driving snowy owls to Minnesota and the Great Lakes in greater numbers this season. Minnesota Public Radio reports that snow owls feed on lemmings when they're breeding. An…

Heavy Snow, Poor Road Conditions Cause Blatnik to Close

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Northbound lanes of the Blatnik Bridge were closed Wednesday afternoon after numerous crashes. Authorities closed the bridge just after 4 p.m., after multiple traffic incidents were reported due to weather conditions and poor road conditions. The bridge…

Truck Breaks Through Ice on Grand Lake

SAGINAW, Minn. - Early Wednesday afternoon, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a truck going through the ice on Grand Lake. According to authorities, the incident happened just after 12:33 p.m. The report indicated that…

Annual Germinid Meteor Shower to Appear in a Sky Near You

TAMPA (FOX 13) - One of the most eye-catching meteor showers will peak Wednesday night. The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived, with the potential of one or two visual meteors per minute. You may see a…

T-Mobile to Launch TV Service Next Year

NEW YORK (AP) — T-Mobile is launching a TV service next year, becoming the latest company to marry wireless and video. The service will target people who aren’t interested in traditional cable and satellite TV packages. T-Mobile promises to address…

McCarthy: Packers' Rodgers Preparing to Play this Weekend

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting ready to play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. Rodgers was medically cleared to return from…

UMD Athletic Director Signs Contract Extension

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth and Athletic Director Josh Berlo, have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The extension would put his contract that he signed in…

Partnership Provides Narcan to UW Campuses

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The overdose-reversing drug Narcan will be available for use by security officers on all University of Wisconsin campuses. Attorney General Brad Schimel joined the UW System President Ray Cross to make the announcement Wednesday. A partnership…

Holiday Gift Ideas for Technology Lovers

DULUTH, Minn. - Christmas is just about two weeks away, so several people are out and about getting their Christmas shopping done. Verizon Wireless Solutions Specialist Rachel Agurkis stopped by FOX 21…

Midday Update 12-13-17

An update on local news and weather.

Lake Superior Zoo to Host 'Twas The Night Before Zoo-mas'

DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, December 16 from 12:00 - 3:00p.m at the Lake Superior Zoo, guests will have the chance to take pictures with Santa and the Grinch while…

'Feminism' is Word of the Year

DULUTH, Minn. - The Merriam-Webster Dictionary word of the year is "Feminism." Merriam-Webster said it was the most looked up word in their online dictionary this year and got seventy percent more searches than last year. The word's popularity spiked…

Gov. Mark Dayton Appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Serve as US Senator

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, that he will appoint Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to serve as…

Morning Update 12-13-17

An update on local news and weather.

Cloquet School Given All-Clear After Lockdown

CLOQUET, Minn. - The Cloquet High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning just after 7:30 a.m., after a domestic dispute involving parents during morning drop off. The school was placed on lockdown while police searched for the individual, after…

Democrat Jones Wins Stunning Red-State Alabama Senate Upset

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-Democrat Doug Jones has won a stunning victory in Alabama's Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump. It was the first Democratic Senate victory in a quarter-century in Alabama, one of the reddest…