Prosecutor: Minnesota Cop Negligent in Daunte Wright’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A prosecutor is telling jurors that the suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she shot and killed…
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Morning Update 12-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 20, 2021.
‘Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive’ Makes Sure Hundreds Have Presents to Open on Christmas
DULUTH, Minn.- T’ was the weekend before Christmas, and all through Shake It juice shop were hundreds of toys, and just outside sat a line of rides for the Make Every Child Smile Toy…
Live Outdoor Nativity Returns to St. Paul's Episcopal Church
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday's cold weather didn't stop one Duluth church from bringing their live nativity scene back outside. St. Paul's Episcopal Church on East Superior Street held their live nativity scene outside for the second…
Gordy’s Gift and Garden Center Goes All Out For Holiday Shopping
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s always a busy time of year around the holidays especially for local businesses who provide just what people are looking for. Gordy’s Gift and Garden on Miller Trunk Highway in Duluth…
Sun Country Airlines Takes Off For Its First Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- Even though temperatures are below freezing outside, people packed their shorts and t-shirts in hopes of a direct flights to Fort Myers or Phoenix as Sun Country Airlines makes its official…
4 Adults, 3 Children Found Dead Inside Moorhead Home, Police Say
MOORHEAD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police say that seven people were found dead inside a northwestern Minnesota home Saturday night. According to police, family members were conducting a welfare check when they found the individuals and called 911. The Moorhead Police Department…
Manchin Can't Support Dems' $2T bill, Potentially Dooming It
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin says he can't back his party’s signature $2 trillion social and environment bill. That would deal a seemingly fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s leading domestic…
Educational Event Held About Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Domestic Violence
DULUTH, Minn. -- An event was held Saturday evening at the Radisson Hotel to continue the conversation of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and to educate the public about the domestic violence…
Grad Walk Ceremony Celebrates UWS Fall Graduates
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Saturday, dozens of UWS Yellowjackets walked in their cap and gowns to receive their diplomas in person for their fall graduation ceremony. 327 students graduated Saturday and even though the…
First Great Hall Marketplace Held at The Depot
DULUTH, Minn. -- The first-ever Great Hall Marketplace was held Saturday at the Depot, covering three different floors, and welcoming hundreds of people through its halls. Just over 60 local and regional vendors…
Holiday Shoppers Browse Last Makers Market at Hoops Brewing
DULUTH, Minn.-. It was a day full of local holiday shopping on the last weekend before Christmas as Hoops Brewing in Canal Park hosted the last of their Saturday makers markets. The market featured…
OSHA Vaccine Mandate Penalties to Start Jan. 10
UNDATED (AP)- The Occupational Health and Safety Administration says it will not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10. This will give companies time to adjust to and implement the requirements. The federal agency separately says…
Leader of Planned Parenthood in Upper Midwest Stepping Down
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The president of Planned Parenthood’s affiliate in the upper Midwest says she is stepping down from her position next year. Sarah Stoesz oversaw the organization for nearly 20 years and grew it into one of the largest…
Sun Country Airlines Officially Takes Off
DULUTH, Minn. -- Travelers celebrated with the Duluth International Airport Friday as they held a ceremony, introducing Sun Country's new flight service. Sun Country Airlines officially opened at the Duluth International Airport, offering direct…
College of Saint Scholastica Prepares For Fall Graduation
DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday is a big day for many, as it marks commencement hundreds of students at the College of Saint Scholastica. This is the second in-person commencement ceremony CSS has held since the…
Duluth Officials: Mask Mandates Don't Look To Make a Comeback
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the Omicron variant and others continue to threaten the US including the Northland, people are starting to wonder if mask mandates will make a return. Multiple states have already re-instated…
UMD Students Head Home After Last Day of Last Semester of 2021
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD students wrapped up their final day of classes for the semester today. It was the first semester back to full operations after the pandemic forced UMD to limit the number…
'Thrifters' in Duluth Seeing Calmer Business After Busy Early Holiday Shopping Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The holiday crowds are starting to die down at one local thrift store in Duluth, which has plenty of options for those last-minute gifts. Thrifters opened up on East 4th Street this past…
Northland Christmas Trees in Short Supply
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you're still looking for a fresh Christmas tree this holiday season you may be out of luck. That's because after starting to sell them in mid-November, Hoffbauer Tree Farm saw…
Depot Hosting 'Great Hall' Marketplace
DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Depot is preparing to host their first-ever Depot Great Hall Marketplace on Saturday. There are over 60 artists and vendors spanning three floors of the depot. Organizers hope…
Businesses Brace For Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's the last weekend before Christmas, and businesses in Canal Park are bracing for holiday shoppers to come in for their last-minute gifts. Over at Lake Superior Art Glass, they are continuing…
Midday Update 12-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.
74-Year-Old Babbitt Man Dies in Morse Township Accident
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reports 74-year-old George J. Amitrano of Babbitt died Thursday, Dec. 16 shortly before 3:30 p.m. after a single-vehicle accident. First responders and law enforcement responded to reports of the crash…
Potter Expected on Stand as Trial in Wright Death Nears End
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota police officer on trial in the shooting death of Daunte Wright was expected to take the stand Friday, hoping to persuade jurors to acquit her of manslaughter charges in what she has said was a…
Morning Update 12-17-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.
New Owner, New Vision: Three Downtown Duluth Businesses Forced Out
DULUTH, Minn. - During what’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, heartbreak this evening from three business owners in downtown Duluth. Chinese Dragon is now set to close. Hucklebeary and…
Duluth Public Library Launches 'Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book'
DULUTH, Minn. - “Get Wrapped Up In A Good Book” is on display at the Duluth Public Main Library. In the spirit of the holiday season, the display features a selection of wrapped books targeted…
Bentleyville Reopens With Fresh Snow After Wednesday Night Storm
DULUTH, Minn. -- After closing yesterday due to the severe weather, Bentleyville was back open on Thursday night. Crews took down a few of the more vulnerable pieces of the Tour of Lights on Wednesday,…
