Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
TORONTO (AP) - Ontario’s premier has declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border and says he will urgently…
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Morning Update 2-11-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, February 11, 2022.
Man Accused of Killing 6 in Wisconsin Parade Due in Court
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade is due back in court. Thirty-nine-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. is expected to enter a…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on 10 North 58th Avenue West. City officials say water has been…
Downtown Duluth Library Worker Assaulted, Highlights Years-Long Safety Concerns By Staff
DULUTH, Minn. - Staff at Duluth's downtown main library tell FOX 21’s Dan Hanger safety and security concerns are at a boiling point after a second employee was recently assaulted on the job. This…
District Opens Investigation Into On-Ice Fight Involving Duluth East Hockey Player
DULUTH, Minn. - When the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld boys hockey teams meet up, it's always a chippy affair between two rivals. But Wednesday night's game has now prompted an investigation from the…
Richard I. Bong Brings 4th Annual 'Escape The Bong' to the Museum
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- This weekend, the Bong Center is bringing back its 4th annual Escape the Bong event. The Bong Center is bringing 4 different escape rooms to the museum like FDR's bunker, which…
Lake Superior Zoo Offers the ‘Best Date Ever’ for This Valentine's Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Are you looking for a fun Valentine's date idea? You can spend the holiday with the one you love, and the animals of the Lake Superior Zoo. This Friday and Saturday the…
College of Saint Scholastica Class of 2022 Graduation Plan
DULUTH, Minn. -- As much as seniors probably don’t want to hear it, graduation is coming up pretty quick, and college students are soaking it all in before they have to start "adulting" in…
Duluth Exploring Ways to Continue Drawing Film Industry to the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- Movie making in the Northland was the focus of a round table discussion Thursday hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. Experts talked about the economic impact of productions shot locally,…
Itasca County Public Health Warns Residents Are 'Not Out of the Woods' Just Yet
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Itasca County continue to decline, but public health officials warn residents they're not out of the woods just yet. Kelly Chandler, Division Manager with…
Judge Restores Protections for Gray Wolves Across Much of US
BILLINGS, Mont (AP) - A judge has restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration.…
Vax Mandate Lifted in Minneapolis, St. Paul
(FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul have both announced they have lifted a mandate requiring either proof of vaccine or proof of negative test when entering an establishment that serves food or drinks. The vaccine mandate in Minneapolis and…
Midday Update 2-10-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Truck Blockade at US-Canadian Border Shuts Auto Plants
TORONTO (AP) - The truck blockade at the U.S. border by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, Toyota, and General…
Morning Update 2-10-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 10, 2022.
City Crews Responding to Another Water Main Break at Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to another water main break in Kenwood. The break was reported Thursday afternoon and is located at the Mt. Royal Shopping Circle. Crews responded to a water main break…
Former Duluth Mayor, Herb Bergson, Dies at 65
DULUTH, Minn. - The former mayor of Duluth and Superior, Herb Bergson, has died at the age of 65. In a Thursday morning Facebook post, Herb's brother, Brian Bergson, wrote: "Early this morning my brother Herbert W. Bergson, Jr. died…
Medical Examiner: Bob Saget Died From Unseen Blow to Head
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A medical examiner in Florida says comedian Bob…
US Inflation Jumped 7.5% In the Past Year, a 40-Year High
WASHINGTON (AP) - Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering America’s consumers, wiping out pay raises, and reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy. The Labor Department…
School Bus Driver Shot in Minneapolis, Children Not Injured
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Authorities say a school bus driver was expected to survive after being shot in the head in Minneapolis while transporting young children. The driver was wounded Wednesday afternoon while on…
Duluth Public Library Purchases Virtual Reality Devices
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Public Library was just able to purchase a new interactive device they can’t wait to share with the public. An anonymous donation to the library foundation has allowed them…
Duluth Mask Mandate Set To Expire
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the Duluth mask mandate ending Saturday, businesses are looking forward to serving their community face to face, once again. "We are now moving not towards ending this pandemic, but finding…
CHUM Food Shelf Keeping Up with Demand, Winter Cold
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday saw CHUM’s location in downtown Duluth busy as they held their latest food shelf distribution. Despite a persistent breeze, boxes filled with canned goods, pantry staples, meat, dairy, and other…
Ronald McDonald House Northland Celebrating 1st Anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday marks the one year anniversary of the opening of the Ronald McDonald House Northland. They have provided 739 nights of free lodging and amenities to parents and…
Pizzerias Preparing for Busy Super Bowl Sunday
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, pizza restaurants are preparing for a busier than usual day. Do North Pizzeria and Pub in Hermantown says they enjoy the added…
West Duluth Business Club Joins Duluth Chamber
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Chamber welcomed a new member Wednesday, the West Duluth Business Club. The organization with its around 150 members say they are ready to help contribute to…
Attached Garage Fire in Duluth Causes $40K in Damages
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth fire crews say a Wednesday morning fire reported at a group home for disabled residents caused an estimated $40,000 in damages to the home and garage. The Duluth Fire Department responded to calls of a fire…
Legalizing Marijuana Gaining Momentum in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won’t happen this year. Still, the top Democrat…
Mayor Larson to End Duluth's Mask Mandate on Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced at a Wednesday press conference that she will allow the local state of emergency declaration and face-covering requirement to end on Saturday. "This declaration expires at 5:00 pm on February 12, and…
