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Duluth Police Resuming Citizen Academy

DULUTH, Minn. - After taking a few years off due to the pandemic, the Duluth Police Department is resuming its Citizen Police Academy. Those who signed up for 2021 were given…

Man Guilty on All Counts in Wisconsin Shooting That Killed 3

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of killing three people and wounding three others in an April shooting at a bar in Wisconsin was found guilty on all charges Tuesday. The verdict came less than two hours after the…

Wisconsin Republicans Seek to Tighten Unemployment Benefits

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republican lawmakers have introduced a package of legislation that would tighten eligibility for unemployment benefits and Medicaid coverage. Republicans said Tuesday that the bills are designed to get more people into the workforce and address…

Existing Essentia Building to Come Down When Vision Northland Complete

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced on Tuesday that after construction is complete on the Vision Northland project the current St. Mary's Medical Center building will be demolished. The current St. Mary's building will remain open into 2023 with demolition…

Walz Asks Lawmakers to Back Record $2.7 Billion Bonding Bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz asked the Legislature on Tuesday to back a $2.7 billion “local jobs and projects” plan that’s considerably larger than the record package that lawmakers passed two years ago. The Democratic governor unveiled his wish…

Website for Free Virus Tests Is Here. How Does It Work?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under criticism after weeks of shortages, President Joe Biden’s administration is working to make COVID-19 rapid test kits more available and accessible to Americans by boosting supply and lowering costs. A new federal website to request free…

Spirit Mountain, St. Louis County Depot Among Northland Entities in Gov. Walz's 2022 Bonding Recommendations

DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released his bonding recommendation of $2.7 billion, which highlights several Northland and regional entities including Spirit Mountain and the St. Louis County Depot in Duluth. For Spirit Mountain, the Governor recommended $12…

Wildcat Sanctuary Rescues Starving, Injured African Serval

SANDSTONE, Minn. - A starving and injured African serval found in Massachusetts has made it safely to his new home at the Sandstone Wildcat Sanctuary. Bruno was captured by the MSPCA-Angell after residents in Lincoln, MA reported spotting him…

Update: Daughter Accused Of Shooting Mother Formally Charged

MORCOM TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The juvenile-aged girl who allegedly shot her mother on Sunday afternoon in the Cook area, has now been formally charged. According to police, dispatch received a 911 call from 40-year-old Stephanie L. Straw around 4:26 p.m.…

Midday Update 1-18-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Cloquet Police: One Man Hospitalized Following Road Rage Incident

CLOQUET, Minn. - A 32-year-old Cloquet man is hospitalized following a road rage incident over a parking issue in Cloquet on Friday. According to Cloquet Police, officers responded to reports of a man lying on the side of Hwy 45.…

Update: Victim Identified in Duluth's First Homicide in 2022

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police have identified the victim in Duluth's first homicide in 2022. On Saturday, authorities were dispatched to the 100 block of N 54th Avenue East around 12:50 a.m. for a medical/assault call. Dispatchers told responding officers…

Morning Update 1-18-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Duluth Playhouse Postpones Upcoming Performances, Productions due to COVID

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Playhouse is making adjustments to its current season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a Monday Facebook post, the Playhouse said it had made the difficult decision to not produce The Spongebob Musical, The…

Chester Bowl Packed for Warm MLK Day Off

DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of families took advantage of the warm Monday off to hit the slopes at Chester Bowl. The hill was packed with skiers and snowboarders, some new and some more experienced. Management…

Collectors Connection Connects To More Hobbyists with New Superior Location

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Just in time for the last holiday season a Duluth staple for collectors expanded their connection across the bridge. “We opened on Black Friday which, I was overly optimistic as far as…

Bayfield, Winter Destination Hot Spot

BAYFIELD, Wis.-If you're looking for a fun getaway this winter, Bayfield may be the spot for you. Bayfield has been seeing an uptick in tourism as it's many recreations attract people to the area. From…

Destination Duluth takes on Spirit Mountain

DULUTH, Minn.-Today, Destination Duluth photographers took on the slopes of Spirit Mountain. Destination Duluth is a non-profit organization that is made up of more than 200 photographers that volunteer their work for select social media…

SD-7 DFL Announces Contactless Caucus for 2022

DULUTH, Minn.-The senate district 7 DFL says it's holding caucuses online again for this election season. In light of the recent spike in Covid cases, the DFL SAYS IT feels this is the best solution…

Old Town Antiques' Last Week in Business Before Being Forced Out of Building by Owner

DULUTH, Minn.- It's the last week open for Old Town Antiques and Books on Superior Street in Duluth, one of three businesses in that location forced out by the company that owns the building. Hall…

Missing Pets in the Northland’s Betty White Challenge Raises More than $1K

DULUTH, Minn.- Betty White would have turned 100 Monday. After the screen icon passed on New Year’s Eve, animal humane organizations are receiving donations from her fans in her honor, including ones here in…

Ice Road on Large Northern Minnesota Lake Opens for 2nd Year

WARROAD, Minn. (AP) — A 37-mile ice highway in Minnesota that takes motorists across the mammoth Lake of the Woods to the northernmost point in the contiguous United States is open for the second straight year, with a toll of…

Changes Coming to MN State Fair Admission Fees, Hours

(FOX 9) - Changes are coming to the Minnesota State Fair, fair officials announced after concluding the 163rd annual meeting of the Minnesota State Fair Agricultural Society. The two main changes are an…

Midday Update 1-17-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 17, 2022.

Judge Stops Minnesota Hospital From Disconnecting Ventilator

COON RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) - A man who has been suffering from a severe case of COVID-19 and was being kept alive by a ventilator has been moved from a Minnesota hospital to…

Rep. Pete Stauber Announces Re-Election Campaign for Minnesota's 8th District

DULUTH, Minn. - Congressman Pete Stauber on Monday formally announced his run for re-election. U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R) who represents Minnesota's 8th District won his second term against Democratic challenger Quinn Nystrom in 2020. "I am running for re-election…