ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) - The State Patrol says an individual struck and killed on an east-central Minnesota highway was a 6-year-old girl. The patrol says the child was in the lanes of traffic when she was struck on Highway 169…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 14, 2022.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Heavy snow spread across a large swath of the Midwest, where travel conditions deteriorated and scores of schools closed or moved to online instruction. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Minnesota,…
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on the 3300 block of Celia Street. City officials say…
DULUTH, Minn. - Four Duluth city councilors were sworn in Thursday through a virtual ceremony with Mayor Emily Larson. Therese Tomaneck, Azrin Awal and Mike Mayou were all inaugurated as the newest members…
DULUTH, Minn. - Acting St. Louis County Attorney Kimberly Maki, who recently took over for Mark Rubin who retired after more than 40 years of service, has announced she's running to keep that seat in…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just days after the Duluth City Council was unable to unanimously vote to pass a new city-wide mask mandate, and after councilors agreed Mayor Emily Larson should take the lead on…
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis County’s Public Health Director, Amy Westbrook, spoke in support of Duluth’s mask mandate Thursday, and the county released a statement on its take on a possible county wide…
EVELETH, Minn. - The 100th anniversary of the Hippodrome opening in Eveleth will be celebrated this weekend. For the past century, it's been the venue where quite a few famous hockey stars have graced the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Songwriters have their chance to earn a spot to showcase their talents at Duluth’s Fourth Fest. The North of Nashville showcase is asking for original song submissions through January 21 to…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - This weekend will be the best chance for people new to ice fishing to give it a try. It is “Free Fishing Weekend” in Wisconsin for anyone without a license. In Minnesota…
Wisconsin healthcare systems are still under pressure due to the increase of COVID cases and staffing shortages. In Wisconsin, 95 percent of intensive and intermediate care beds are currently in use, and 13,000 thousand new…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Aerial Lift Bridge was temporarily shut down Thursday evening after authorities said someone climbed to the very top of the structure. The city alerted people to stay away from the area around 7 p.m. "We are…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on Thursday announced at a City Hall press conference that she is putting a 30-day mask mandate in place effective Friday at 5:00 p.m. The mask mandate will last through 5:00 p.m. on…
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The ongoing tug-of-war over whether mining should be allowed near the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been resurrected with strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Federal officials once again gathered feedback from…
DULUTH, Minn. - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness quota permit reservations will be available starting January 26 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2022 season. Visitors are encouraged to book their reservations for May 1 through September 20 online at www.recreation.gov…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin National Guard troops will help fill staffing shortages at the state’s hospitals and nursing homes over the coming weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 patients, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday. The governor said troops…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state. State health…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. At the same time, the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis Public Schools will pivot to online instruction for two weeks because the coronavirus has significantly reduced the number of school staff available for in-person learning. Virtual education will begin Friday with students returning to the classroom…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will hold a press conference today at noon along with St. Lukes, Essentia, and St. Louis County Public Health. The press event will be held on the front steps of City Hall and…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 13, 2022.
(AP) - Two U.S. science agencies say 2021 was the sixth hottest year on record globally, part of a long-term warming trend. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday released measurements showing how hot last year was. It…
DULUTH, Minn. - This delicious dessert qualifies as a "raw foods" dessert as well as vegetarian. Chocolate Avocado Mousse can be made a couple of days ahead. A delicious and nutritious treat that…
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…
DULUTH, Minn. - If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, the staff at Spirit Mountain invites you to check out their new, free ice skating rink that’s now open to the public. “I’m…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, January 13, 2022.
DULUTH, Minn. - You can thank a Duluth K9 for catching a burglar in the act. The crime went down around 3 a.m. Wednesday at the 27 Liquor store located on the corner of…
DULUTH, Minn. - Scientists continue to study the effects of climate change on Lake Superior the big lake is still showing plenty of open water in Duluth. While we have experienced a mild winter…
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been almost a week since two warehouses went up in flames in Superior's North End district, and now FOX 21 is learning there's a strong chance a cause may never…
