Energy Design Conference Held at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens of builders, contractors, and others in the trades have spent the past two days at the DECC learning how they can make new and existing homes more…
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Assembly Passes Making It Felony To Threaten Health Workers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It would be a felony to threaten a health care worker under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Assembly passed on Wednesday. Health care providers told stories at a public hearing earlier this month about times when…
Duluth Man Charged in Connection to Three Armed Robberies
DULUTH, Minn. - Last week, a Duluth man was formally charged with three armed robberies over two days in Duluth's East Hillside neighborhood. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Nichols is charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated robbery. The…
Target Drops Mask Mandate for Employees, Customers
(FOX 9) - Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks, according to an update on its corporate website. Through an update to its FAQ section, Target announced, "As COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the…
Oscars Slim Down, Will Hand Out 8 Awards Ahead of Broadcast
NEW YORK (AP) - To combat slumping ratings, the Academy Awards are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month’s telecast. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences President David Rubin wrote in…
Jury Starts Deliberating 3 Ex-cops’ Case in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Jurors are deliberating in the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao…
Jury Set To Get Case of 3 Officers Charged in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The jury hearing the case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights needs only to get instructions from the judge before starting deliberations. Prosecutors and defense attorneys spent a…
Russia Evacuating Embassy in Ukraine as Crisis Escalates
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia. Those moves come as the region braced for further confrontation Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force…
School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Closed: School District of Ashland - Closed. No afterschool events. Washburn School District - Closed with virtual learning day for February 23rd South Shore School District - Closed with virtual learning day for…
Winter Storms Mean Busier Days for Pizzerias, Deliveries
SUPERIOR, Wis. - When the weather turns nasty outside, places that deliver food become a popular option for people looking to stay inside. Toppers Pizza in Superior says they adjust employee’s schedules so…
Household Heating Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts are warning homeowners to make sure snow isn't blocking any of your pipes. This is especially a concern when it comes to a home's furnace. Snow can prevent the furnace from…
Remember to Clear Sidewalks of Snow
DULUTH, Minn. - As the latest winter storm moves out of the Northland, it's time to follow the city’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Property owners who have sidewalk along their property are required to…
Time to Stock up on Winter Gear
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Sunday gave us a taste of spring, but we're not out of the cold stretch yet, and now is a good time to grab discounted winter gear. Northwest Outlet in Superior is…
Shoveling Time in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The heavy and wet snow coming down is making it a daunting task for those who have to shovel. In Superior, those out shoveling say it was difficult to even get outside…
Monday-Tuesday's Snow Storm Reports
The following reports are from President's Day and Tuesday's winter storm system. All snowfall reports were sent into the Duluth National Weather Service Office. Washburn, WI: 30.0" Ashland, WI: 28.0" Bayfield, WI: 24.0" McGrath, MN: 19.8" Superior, WI: 19.0" Cornucopia,…
Duluth Officials: Adjustments Made for Latest Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn.- City of Duluth officials say they are ready for their second snow emergency, which will run from 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, through 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 23. This…
Duluth Fire Department Wants People to Adopt a Hydrant
DULUTH, Minn. - As people continue to clean up from the most recent snow storm, a reminder from the Duluth Fire Department to adopt a hydrant. They are asking people who live near one…
City Facilities to Reopen Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will reopen City facilities tomorrow, February 23, that had been closed to the public due to inclement weather. City Hall, the three Duluth Public Library branches, and the CareerForce (Workforce Development) Center will…
Superior Police Department Releases Statement About Recent Squad Car vs. Pedestrian Incident
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander speaks out for the first time after a Superior police officer "unknowingly" drove over a person on Tower Avenue Saturday night. According to a previous press release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division…
City of Duluth Declares Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth has declared a snow emergency that will be in effect beginning 1:00 p.m. Tuesday and will extend through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. During a snow emergency, all vehicles must be cleared from snow emergency…
Midday Update for 'Twosday' 2-22-22
FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama bring you the news and weather you need in the afternoon.
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Morgan Park
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Morgan Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday afternoon and is located in front of the property at 9022 Falcon Street. City…
Mayor Emily Larson to Make Afternoon 'Snow Announcement'
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, Public Works, and Utilities Interim Director Greg Guerrero, and other staff will hold a virtual media briefing this afternoon to make a snow announcement. The virtual press conference will be held at 1:30…
UPDATE: 2 Water Main Breaks Shut Off Water To Morgan Park Neighborhood
UPDATE: According to a spokesperson with the City of Duluth, water was being restored to the neighborhood Tuesday morning. Water did remain shut off to residents in the Pleasant View Mobile Home Park. DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth…
Morning Update for 'Twosday' 2-22-22
FOX 21's Morning Crew, Arman Rahman and Meteorologist Ken Slama, have the news and weather you need to kickstart your snowy "Twosday."
DECC COVID Testing Closed Tuesday Due to Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health will not be conducting COVID testing at the DECC Tuesday due to the ongoing winter storm. For more information about scheduling a testing appointment click here.
Officials in Cass County Respond to Multiple Snowmobile Crashes With Injuries Over President's Day Weekend
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday said officials responded to four reports of snowmobile crashes last week and over President's Day Weekend, all resulting in injuries. The first crash was reported on Thursday, February 17…
White House Calls Russian Moves on Ukraine an Invasion
MOSCOW (AP) — The White House on Tuesday began referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term — a red line that President Joe Biden has said would result in…
Team Shuster Receives "Welcome Home" Ceremony at Duluth International Airport
DULUTH, Minn. - Monday, members of the U.S. men's curling team, a.k.a. Team Shuster, returned home following another run in the Winter Olympics. And although it didn't end with a medal, the team continued…
Two-Day Storm Equals Liquor Sales
DULUTH, Minn. - Liquor stores were busy Monday as people were stocking up in preparation of being shut indoors. Lake Aire Bottle Shoppe in Duluth had a busier day than they typically see, with a…
