Florida Man Charged After 4 Found Dead at Canada-US Border
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - A Florida man has been charged with human smuggling after the bodies of four people, including a baby and a teen, were found in Canada near…
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Morning Update 1-21-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 21, 2022.
Louie Anderson Dead at 68
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68. Anderson died at…
Enbridge Says It Has Fixed Pierced Aquifer Near Oil Pipeline
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge Energy said it has stopped the flow of spilled artesian groundwater that began a year ago when workers installing the Line 3 oil pipeline in northwestern Minnesota punctured…
Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' Rock Superstar, Dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) - Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” and “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” has died…
Derek Medved Leaving Duluth City Council In February
DULUTH, Minn. – At-Large Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved has decided he will be leaving his term two years early to focus on his growing business,…
Some Food Shelves Looking Bare After 'Season Of Giving'
DULUTH, Minn. - Some food shelves are becoming a little emptier again now that the season of giving is over. That's the case at Duluth Harbor Rescue Mission, which supports people experiencing homelessness, addiction…
New Coffee Shop to Hold Grand Opening in Lincoln Park
Duluth, MN -A new coffee shop is holding a grand opening tomorrow in the Lincoln Park Craft District. In addition to showcasing the local coffee, tea, and hot chocolate talent in what they…
Duluth 'Law Enforcement Accountability Network' Marks One Year, Calls For More Feedback
DULUTH, Minn. - A data-driven police accountability group in Duluth is calling on more people from all communities to share experiences they've had with police -- good or bad -- as the group recognizes…
'Tis The Season for Frequent Water Main Breaks
DULUTH, Minn. - Another below zero-day in the Northland brings about more water main breaks. Around the noon hour Thursday, Duluth utility crews worked to fix a break on the 100 block of Farley…
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Offers Outdoor Equipment Rentals
DULUTH, Minn. - - If you are looking to have some outdoor fun this winter but don’t want to invest in expensive equipment, UMD offers rentals for skiing, snowshoeing, fat bikes, and even winter…
Input Wanted: Duluth Police Department Releases Community Survey
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking residents to take its first independently released community survey. The nine-question survey looks to gauge how the community feels when it comes to safety, security,…
Sen. Smith Promotes Bipartisan Idea To Keep Public Health And Social Service Workers Incentivized To Stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tina Smith is teaming up with another Democrat and two Republicans to push legislation that would encourage more people to stay in the public health industry. The lawmakers say that more…
Duluth Grill Closed For Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Last Monday, The Duluth Grill closed up to begin renovations on the building. Including some new flooring and taking time to do some deep cleaning. Coming up on the 21st year…
Taxaide Volunteers Helping Community File Taxes This Year
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Tax season is among us, and if you have trouble figuring out how to file each year, a service in Superior is signing people up to do it for them. The Superior Public Library held a sign…
Lake Superior Zoo Continues Optimal Care through Sub-Zero Temps
DULUTH, Minn. -- On a day like today where it might not even hit zero, we have to take extra precautions to keep ourselves protected, but the Lake Superior zoo also takes extra steps…
Free Winter Clothing Articles at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
DULUTH, Minn.-If you or anyone you know is in need of winter clothing items during these cold days, you can head over to St. Paul's Episcopal church on East Superior street. There, a clothesline stocked…
Getting Outside in Below Zero Temps
DULUTH, Minn.-Some people decided they still wanted to get outside today, even if it meant bundling up a bit more. Down in canal park, people were out and about taking in the sights and sounds…
Gov. Walz’s Budget Would Send $175 Checks to Minnesotans From Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Governor Tim Walz is proposing $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans from the state's $7.7 billion surplus as part of his budget plan. According to the governor, the budget, if approved, would include…
MDH Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann Announces Retirement
(FOX 9) - Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann has announced her plans to retire on Feb. 2, concluding more than 30 years of service in various public health roles.…
Long-Sought Great Lakes Projects Get Funding Under New Law
(AP) - The Biden administration's new infrastructure package will pump more funding into two high-profile Great Lakes projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will devote $479 million to the construction of a new shipping lock at Sault…
Mask Mandate Issued for Black Bear Casino, Fond-du-Luth Casino
CARLTON, Minn. - A mask mandate has once again been issued at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton and Fond-du-Luth Casino in Duluth. The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee on Thursday posted to its Facebook page that it had…
Family Builds More Than 40 Foot Tall, Super-Sized Snowman in Milltown, Wis.
MILLTOWN, Wis. (FOX 9) - With arms made out of actual trees, a smile made out of saw blades and a pipe made out of a five-gallon bucket this super-sized snowman is turning…
Midday Update 1-20-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 20, 2022. Have a great day!
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Woodland
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Woodland neighborhood. The break was reported Thursday morning and is located on the 100 block of Farley Lane. City officials say water…
US Jobless Claims Rise to 286,000, Highest Since October
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week - by 55,000 to…
Morning Update 1-20-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 20, 2022. Have a great day!
Hundreds Take State-Paid Nursing Assistant Training
MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of Minnesotans are taking advantage of the state’s offer to cover the cost of training to become a certified nursing assistant. The state has used $3.5 million in federal relief funding to pay for students’ tuition, textbooks,…
Wisconsin Bill Makes New Crime for Vaccine Tampering
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Intentionally damaging vaccines would be a felony in Wisconsin under a bill with bipartisan support that the state Assembly is scheduled to approve Thursday. The measure comes in response to a pharmacist in a Milwaukee suburb…
Annie Harala Announces Run for St. Louis County Board
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth School Board Member Annie Harala announced her run Thursday for the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat. Harala, a local entrepreneur and longtime Hillside resident says she understands the important intersection between…
