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Keeping Pets Warm as Arctic Temps Return

DULUTH, Minn. - The return of arctic temperatures and wind chills means added attention is needed to keep pets safe from the cold. The Duluth Fire Department says despite their furry appearance and coat…

Duluth Aquarium Breaks Attendance Record

DULUTH, Minn. -- While the pandemic changes plans for a lot of people, it didn't stop a record number of visitors checking out the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. The attraction hit an attendance record not seen in 19 years.…

Wednesday, January 5th's Northland Snow Reports

The following are the top snow reports from Northland locations from this midweek storm system: Lake Nebagamon, WI: 18.0" High Bridge, WI: 15.5" Cornucopia, WI: 15.0:" Herbster, WI: 15.0" Blueberry, WI: 15.0" Bayfield, WI: 14.0" Mason, WI: 14.0" Poplar, WI:…

Cousins Returns From COVID-19 Absence to Vikings for Finale

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kirk Cousins has returned to the Minnesota Vikings from COVID-19 reserve. He missed the previous game while experiencing mild symptoms. That loss at Green Bay eliminated the Vikings from contention for the playoffs. They play Chicago on…

New COVID-19 Variant Named IHU Discovered in France

NEW YORK (AP) - A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in France.  The variant has been named IHU. It was found to have infected 12 people living in an area near Marseilles, a port city in southern France. Health…

Minneapolis, St. Paul Reinstate Indoor Mask Mandates

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation reinstating the city-wide mask…

Snow Emergency Declared for City of Washburn

WASHBURN, Wis. - A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Washburn effective at midnight on Thursday. The snow emergency will end at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The City of Washburn says a snow emergency means that all…

Spirit Mountain Skating Rink to Open Friday

DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain's new Grand Avenue skating rink is set to open this Friday at the Grand Avenue Chalet. A grand opening event will be held on Friday starting at 5:30…

Midday Update 1-5-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

Closed:  Bayfield Schools - Closed Bessemer Area School District - Closed Maple Schools - Closed Northwood School District - Closed Solon Springs School - Closed South Shore School District - Closed Superior School District - Closed Opening 2 Hours Late: …

Morning Update 1-5-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Wisconsin Tax Burden Rises for First Time in Decade

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s state tax burden increased slightly last year for the first time in a decade due largely to a pandemic-related economic surge, according to a report released Wednesday. The nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum’s study found total…

Preparing Christmas Trees for Proper Disposal

DULUTH, Minn. - The end of the Christmas holiday season means people with live trees will need a place to properly dispose of them. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is reminding people that they…

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