Midday Update 2-14-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 14, 2022.
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4th Annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Happening Saturday, Feb. 19
IRON RIVER, Wis. – The community of Iron River, Wisconsin, is thrilled to be hosting the 4th annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race on Saturday, February 19. The event is happening at the…
One Dead in Cass County Mobile Home Fire
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - One person is dead following a Sunday morning fire in Cass County. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, fire crews responded to reports of a mobile home fire around 12:23 a.m. Sunday on US Hwy…
Morning Update 2-14-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, February 14, 2022.
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Piedmont Heights
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Monday morning and is located on the 3200 block of Trudeau Road. City officials say…
Data: Many COVID-19 Patients in December Were Vaccinated
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials say more than half of state residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in December were vaccinated. The Minnesota Department of Heath breakthrough case data does not indicate if people had received booster shots.…
Man Dies After His Snowmobile Collides With Ambulance While Trying To Cross Road
ST. LOUIS CO., Minn. -- A man died on Saturday afternoon after he collided with an ambulance while driving his snowmobile. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, 61-year-old Jeffrey Joe of Thief River Falls was riding on the…
Hot and Cold Valentine's Day Weekend: Couples Take Glass-Blowing Classes, Snowshoe through Glensheen
DULUTH, Minn.- Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, which might only make room for a dinner date night. But some local lovebirds and sweethearts from out of town stretched the holiday over…
Police Arrest Protesters Who Remained At US-Canada Bridge
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Police moved in to clear and arrest the remaining protesters near the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing Sunday, ending a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions that has hurt the economy of both nations even as they held back…
Restaurant Association Pres. Pleased Duluth 30-Day-Mask Mandate Ends
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mayor Emily Larson imposed the 30-day mask mandate after a tense council meeting about the subject, in January. Now some in the restaurant industry welcome its end, while others say their employees…
Couples Celebrate Love, Learn about Animals at Lake Superior Zoo’s ‘Best Date Ever’
DULUTH, Minn.- Love was in the air this weekend even at Lake Superior Zoo and dozens of couples felt it at the zoo's best date ever event. Adults could sign up for…
Second Saturday Marketplace Showcases Local Female Artists, Crafters
DULUTH, Minn.- Local female-owned businesses shined as the Nice Girls of the North's Monthly Marketplace returned. The Second Saturday Marketplace showcases the work of local female artists and crafters. Roughly a dozen vendors…
6th Annual Frozen Fatty at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 6th annual Frosted Fatty event returned to the trails of Spirit Mountain Saturday, and even though there were a few wipeouts, people still had a blast. The race brought out…
Duluth School District Concludes Investigation Into On-Ice Violence During East-Denfeld Hockey Game
DULUTH, Minn. - Thursday night, FOX 21 revealed shocking footage from late in Wednesday night's game between the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld boys hockey teams. It shows Greyhounds defenseman Grady Downs attacking Hunters…
29th Annual Ely Winter Fest Celebrating History and the Outdoors
ELY, Minn. -- For northern Minnesotans there's no staying under the covers when snow falls, it's just another way to get outdoors even in the dead of winter and the return of the…
Duluth Pack Supports Head of Lakes Fair United Way’s 'Experience Auction'
DULUTH, Minn.- Two local organizations are once again partnering up to give back to the community this year. Duluth Pack is once again supporting Head of the Lakes Fair United Way's…
‘If the Dress Fits’ Back with Prom Dress Giveaway
CARLTON, Minn.- Finding a prom dress can be stressful for many families, not to mention costly. But one local mother-daughter duo is back helping with that. Amy Arntson and her daughter founded "If…
Fans Flock to Local Liquor Stores for Super Bowl Sunday Beverages
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Super Bowl Sunday is just two days away and local liquor stores are seeing fans come to stock up for their watch parties. Over at Keyport Liquor and Lounge on Belknap Street…
Spirit Mountain Gears Up for the Annual Frosted Fatty Bike Race
DULUTH, Minn. - Fat Tire Bikes are back at Spirit Mountain this weekend for their 6th annual Frosted Fatty event. The winter downhill fat bike race will consist of two stages. Racers can attempt each…
Hoops International Bonspiel Kick-Off
DULUTH, Minn.- As Olympic curlers take the ice in Beijing, local athletes compete in their own Bonspiel here this weekend. Hoops Brewing's annual Hoops international Bonspiel kicked off Friday at the Duluth Curling Club as…
Bent Paddle hosts 'Freshwater' Pre-Party
DULUTH, Minn.- A new documentary focused on Lake Superior and its waters is set to premier next week, but the crew celebrated the film at pre-party on Friday. 515 Productions held a pre-party at Bent…
5 More Minor Leaguers Suspended for Drug Tests, Total Now 14
NEW YORK (AP) - Pitchers Joe Flores of Colorado, Lenny Polanco and Jesus Tovar and Minnesota and Alan Ramirez of Miami have been suspended for 60 games each following positive tests for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under baseball’s minor league…
Delay Ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators have put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children under 5. Friday's move creates major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available. The Food and Drug Administration had…
Man Accused in Wisconsin Parade Deaths Pleads Not Guilty
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade is pleading not guilty to multiple criminal charges. Thirty-nine-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. entered the…
Cleveland-Cliffs to Temporarily Idle Northshore Mining
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Cleveland-Cliffs announced on Friday it is idling its Northshore Mining in Silver Bay including both of the pellet and mining operations this spring. Cliffs Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Patricia Persico says the operations will be…
New Scenic Café Showcases Mouthwatering Open-Faced Salmon Sandwich
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Cooking Connection, Owner and Chef Scott Graden at the New Scenic Café cooks up a delicious Norwegian salmon open-faced sandwich for Meteorologist Ken Slama. Chef Graden is out…
Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
TORONTO (AP) - Ontario’s premier has declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border and says he will urgently…
Morning Update 2-11-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at local news and weather making headlines Friday, February 11, 2022.
Man Accused of Killing 6 in Wisconsin Parade Due in Court
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade is due back in court. Thirty-nine-year-old Darrell Brooks Jr. is expected to enter a…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in West Duluth. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on 10 North 58th Avenue West. City officials say water has been…
