Latest Headlines
Itasca County Health Officials Urge Caution Ahead of Holiday Gatherings
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Interest in new COVID-19 vaccinations is slowing in Itasca County. Leaders with Itasca County Public Health say roughly 60 percent of eligible residents in the county are vaccinated, a number that…
Coffee Shops Enjoy Added Winter Business, Holiday Rush
DULUTH, Minn. - As temperatures drop and snow piles up, coffee shops have seen business pick up. At Amity Coffee, they say they are seeing more people coming in to enjoy a hot beverage over an…
New Snowfall Brightens Landscape, Doesn't Stop Dog Owners
DULUTH, Minn. - Several inches of snow Tuesday morning helped to make the Northland look more appropriate for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Most who were clearing it away from sidewalks and driveways had their…
DECC Covid Site Ready for Increased Testing Ahead of Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the Christmas weekend approaches, health experts are encouraging everybody to get tested beforehand at places like the DECC. More people have been testing at that site this week. The even…
Duluth Fire Department Ringing Bells for Salvation Army
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Salvation Army has enlisted the help of the Duluth Fire Department to make a final push for donations this holiday season. Current and former members of the department were at…
Duluth City Councilors Prioritize Public Safety, Affordable Housing in 2022 Budget
DULUTH, Minn. -- Monday night, Duluth city councilors made significant investments in their budget for public safety and housing. After hearing a need to recruit and retain police officers, councilors will increase their wages by…
Lakeside Elementary Students Provide Holiday Cheer
DULUTH, Minn. --Lester Park Elementary students provided some holiday cheer for residents at Ecumen Lakeshore Senior Living on Tuesday. K through 5th graders raised nearly $3,000 to buy several trees, decorate them and then pass…
Fairlawn Mansion Hosts Twinkling Evenings
DULUTH, Minn. --Fairlawn Mansion in Superior hosts Twinkling Evenings. Each room in the mansion is decorated with trees and other Christmas décor. Guests are welcome to treats and are challenged to find all the hidden…
20-Member FEMA Headed To Overwhelmed Green Bay Hospital
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A 20-member team from the U.S. Navy is headed to Green Bay’s Bellin Hospital to help the overwhelmed facility treat patients with COVID-19. Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency dispatched the…
Evers Signs Gambling Deal With St. Croix Chippewa
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration has signed a deal allowing gambling on sports and other events at St. Croix Chippewa tribal casinos. Evers' administration announced Monday that it has amended the state's gambling compact with the…
Midday Update 12-21-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.
Gov. Walz Tests Positive for COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife and son. A statement released from his office this morning reads: “Yesterday, my…
US Population Growth at Lowest Rate in Pandemic’s 1st Year
(AP) - U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies, and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents, according to figures released…
Minnesota Regulators Reaffirm Air Permit for Proposed Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State regulators who three years ago issued an air quality permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northwestern Minnesota stood by their decision in a report released Monday that said the mine did not provide…
Morning Update 12-21-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.
Biden to Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests to Counter Omicron
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans, increase support for hospitals and expand the availability of vaccines to confront a winter surge of coronavirus cases driven by the fast-spreading omicron variant.…
Jury at Kim Potter Trial in Wright Death Returns Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A jury will resume deliberations in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she…
Grand Rapids Attorney Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct Of Client
A Grand Rapids attorney is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a client multiple times. Jesse Powell, 32, of Powell Law, is facing five charges ranging from 3rd degree to 5th degree criminal sexual conduct. According to…
Twin Ports Homes Get Festive For Christmas
Here's a look at some of the festive lighting displays in the Twin Ports.
Superior Meats Staying Busy This Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Superior Meats has been busy with people looking for last-minute meals for the holidays. With a variety of items including summer sausage, logs, beef sticks, and gift boxes the shop is…
Wisconsin Health Officials Concerned For COVID Surge Caused By Holidays, Omicron
WISCONSIN - State health officials in Wisconsin echo the desperate pleas of those regionally and across the country, declaring a public health advisory as they anticipate a surge in disease activity due to…
World of Wheels hosts Skate with Santa
DULUTH, Minn. - Skate with Santa, a fun event for families, was hosted Monday at the World of Wheels skate center in Superior. Kids tied up their skates and rode around the rink with a…
Former Duluth Police Chief Is Back, Might Run For St. Louis County Sheriff
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay and his family have moved back to Duluth, and Ramsay, 49, is eyeing what’s next locally for his career, which could include a run for…
Plans Unveiled to Give Duluth Armory New Life as Multi-Use Community Building
DULUTH, Minn.- The stars of a vision, plan, and developers have aligned to bring new life to the Duluth Armory, as its redevelopment was announced via press conference Monday, inside the building which has…
Whole Foods Co-Op Keeping Up With Holiday Demand
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whole Foods Co-Op is doing its best to keep up with customer demand this holiday season. With popular items including holiday floral, gift ideas, and more holiday staples. Store managers…
Caution Recommended This Holiday Season As Hospital ICU Beds in Limited Supply
DULUTH, Minn. -- Healthcare workers continue to fight the deadly Covid-19 virus. This as hospital beds are at an all-time short supply with flu season on the horizon. Currently in St. Luke's, over the…
Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% Of US COVID-19 Cases
NEW YORK (AP) - Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.…
Environmental Testing Finds Presence of Chemical Styrene at Spooner Middle School
SPOONER, Wis. - After a chemical exposure forced an evacuation of the Spooner Middle School, sickening several students and staff last month, district officials say in-person will resume tomorrow. Environmental testing, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine reviews were conducted in the…
Local Hospitals, Public Health Partner in Public Service Announcement
DULUTH, Minn. - Healthcare resources are strained. Medical workers are as committed as ever to caring for their patients, but they’re exhausted and pleading with people: Take COVID-19 seriously and do what you can…
