President Biden Will Visit Superior Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will head to Superior next Wednesday to promote the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a press release from the White House. Mr.…
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Northland Residents with Ukraine Connections React to Russia Invasion
DULUTH, Minn. - The events in Ukraine since late Wednesday evening have people who have connections to the country concerned about its future, and the current health and safety of people they…
Spirit Mountain Running "Spirit Hearts Duluth Days"
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is saying thank you to Duluth by offering special discounts for city residents. On Thursday, February 24, and Sunday, February 27, they are offering five-dollar rates for lift…
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor…
3 Ex-cops Convicted of Rights Violations in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer…
US Braces for Russian Cyberattacks in Wake of Ukrainian Invasion
(FOX Business) - The U.S. government is on high alert for signs of Russian cyberattacks against banks and other financial institutions after Moscow launched a wide-ranging attack…
Justice Department Sues UnitedHealth Over Nearly $8B Deal
(AP) - Federal regulators are suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s purchase of the technology company Change Healthcare, a deal announced more than a year ago. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal would hurt competition in…
Officials Say Ukraine No Longer in Control of Chernobyl Site
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops. Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told The Associated Press that Ukrainian authorities did not know…
Midday Update 2-24-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Fire Crews Battling Large House Fire in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - According to the Northland FireWire, multiple fire crews are on the scene of a large house fire in Virginia. The fire was reported just after 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning on the…
St. Luke's to Close Vaccine Clinic, Will Now Offer Vaccines at Three Other Locations
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's is closing its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic after today and will instead offer vaccines at three locations starting next week. Vaccines will be offered at the St. Luke's Denfeld Medical Clinic (ages 5+), St. Luke's Infectious…
Morning Update 2-24-22
Join FOX 21’s Natalie Noury and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Jury Meets for 2nd Day in Trial of Cops in Floyd Killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jurors resumed deliberations Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was pinned to…
Minneapolis, St. Paul Mayors Lift Mask Mandate
(FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately. The lift comes almost two months after the mayors reinstated executive orders requiring all to wear masks indoors in an effort to minimize the…
Twin Cities Educators Notify Districts of Possible Strikes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Unions representing teachers and school staff in the Twin Cities have filed the paperwork that begins a 10-day countdown to potential strikes. The notification is required by state law. It…
Wall Street Joins Global Swoon After Russia Attacks Ukraine
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled worldwide Thursday after Russia’s attack on Ukraine sent fear coursing through markets and upped the pressure on the high inflation already hurting people and businesses around the world. The S&P 500 sank 2% to…
Russia Attacks Ukraine; Peace in Europe ‘Shattered’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides. The attack began before dawn and brought explosions to Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and other cities. Ukraine’s leadership…
Superior Woman Dies After Being Hit By SUV On Belknap Street
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A woman from Superior has died after being hit by a vehicle last month crossing a busy downtown street. Tammi Wagner, 57, died from her injuries Feb. 22 after she was struck…
Two Brothers Take On Spirit Mountain After Storm: 'It Just Gives You, Like, So Much Energy'
DULUTH, Minn. - Cedar Holden and his brother, Coulter, were more than pumped to get out on the fresh snow at Spirit Mountain after a two-day storm. "It just gives you, like, so much energy…
Russia’s Putin Announces Military Operation In Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen.” He said the attack…
Over 100 Tickets and 40 Tows in City's Second Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s the aftermath of the second declared snow emergency this winter and with nearly 17” of snow later, the city of Duluth and its residents respond. "Yeah, so not very good…
CSS Ready for Musical Theater Return
DULUTH, Minn. - Musical theater returns at The College of Saint Scholastica as they open their production of “Little Shops of Horrors” Thursday, February 24. The college did return to theater productions…
Safe Haven Partners with Women’s Expo, Asking For Donations
DULUTH, Minn. -- This weekend's Women's Expo at The DECC will not only be a time for shopping, exhibits and demonstrations, it’s also a place to help women facing domestic violence.…
Duluth Children's Museum Prep for Busy Week
DULUTH, Minn. - The combination of winter break for Duluth Public Schools and the recent snow and cold is making for a busy week for indoor activities across the Twin Ports. The Duluth Children’s…
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…
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…
