Us Official: 1st Case of Omicron Variant Identified in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person in California became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.…
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Fourth Student Dies From Michigan High School Shooting
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a 17-year-old boy has become the fourth student to die from a school shooting in Michigan. The Oakland County sheriff’s office identified the…
Midday Update 12-1-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
Minnesota DOT Brings Back Popular "Name a Snowplow" Contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is bringing back its popular "Name a Snowplow" contest. After last year's success, the MnDOT is inviting the public to help name…
Skyline Parkway Seasonal Closure to Begin Today
DULUTH, Minn. - Portions of Skyline Parkway and Seven Bridges Road will close to motorized traffic beginning today Wednesday, December 1. This is a planned, annual closure for the winter season. These roads will open to motorized traffic again next…
Abortion Rights at Stake in Divided Supreme Court Arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) - Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy.…
Duluth Man Injured in Crash With School Bus
DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say a 68-year-old Duluth man was injured Tuesday in a car accident with a school bus transporting children on Highway 53. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of the bus and children were not…
Morning Update 12-1-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
4 Jurors Seated for Kim Potter Trial, Many More Needed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors and defense attorneys for the suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s death are to resume jury selection Wednesday after seating four jurors the first day. Kim Potter…
COVID-19 Hospital Surge Further Taxes Health Care Providers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 has surged above 1,500 in Minnesota, causing further strains on those working to care for them. Monday’s 1,532 coronavirus hospitalizations included 343 people in intensive care. Hospitals are trying to…
Duluth Indoor Sports Complex Staying Busy During Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. -- The multi-sport facility on rice lake road hosts different sports from soccer, volleyball, tennis and pickleball. "We kind of adapt to the time of year. Our primary thing is tennis. We…
Directors of Local Attractions Plunge into Lake Superior to Show Thanks
DULUTH, Minn. -- The CEO the Lake Superior Zoo and the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Aquarium both took a dive into Lake Superior today to celebrate surpassing their fundraising goals for the annual…
Vaccine Clinic for 5-11 Year Old's Coming To Proctor
PROCTOR, Minn. -- Proctor public schools is partnering with St. Luke’s to offer additional opportunities for kids in the 5 to 11 age group to get vaccinated. There will be three separate clinics open to…
CSS Reveals Major Fundraising Accomplishment with Annual Lighting Ceremony
DULUTH, Minn. -- The College of Saint Scholastica held its 26th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday evening which was followed by the president’s holiday reception, where a major fundraising announcement was made. CSS held their annual…
Health Officials Seeing Upward Trend in Covid-19 Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. --Â The vaccination rates for younger age groups are still going up in the northland. After the FDA and CDC approved the covid shots for younger kids, the vaccination rate went up…
MnDOT Crews Transitioning to Winter Construction Mode
DULUTH, Minn. -- "We're standing in what will be a very active construction zone in the summer. All that, we will need to get the bridge structures in place so we can do…
Unemployment Rate in Area Down, Job Openings Up
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth's unemployment rate is at the lowest percentage since 1990, but there are still a whole lot of jobs that need to be filled. The unemployment rate is sitting at…
Giving Tuesday Encourages People to Donate
Duluth, Minn. - Following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, people are encourage to donate to their favorite organizations as part of Giving Tuesday. For the Salvation Army in Duluth, donations help them provide…
Safe Haven: Donate Gift Cards this Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn - The holiday season is a busy time for Safe Haven when it comes to receiving donations. Executive Director Brittany Robb says a popular type of donation is clothing,…
Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 6 at Michigan School
UPDATE: OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say eight people were wounded in an attack at a Michigan high school in which three students were killed. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that two of the…
Attorney: Potter To Testify at Trial in Daunte Wright Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial. Attorney Paul Engh said Tuesday that Kim Potter will speak directly to jurors about…
Christmas by the Lake Fundraising Gala Returns Wednesday, Dec. 1
DULUTH, Minn. - Tis the season for your favorite holiday tunes! The Bluebird Foundation invites the public to their fundraising gala Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Greysolon Ballroom in downtown Duluth. The event…
Forum Communications To Buy KQDS-TV in Duluth and KVRR-TV in Fargo
DULUTH, Minn. - Red River Broadcast has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Forum Communications Corp for the sale of their station assets, the FOX affiliates in Fargo, ND, and Duluth, MN. The transaction…
Biden Puts Focus On Infrastructure Amid New Virus Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will visit a Minnesota community college Tuesday to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers. The trip occurs at a crucial pivot point for Biden. He is…
City Crews Temporarily Shut Off Water to Portion of Denfeld Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says water has temporarily been shut off to a small portion of North 40th Avenue West in the Denfeld neighborhood while crews work to replace a water service line in the area. Water…
Midday Update 11-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Morning Update 11-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Duluth Man Arrested for DWI After Driving Wrong-Way on One-Way Street Downtown
DULUTH, Minn. - A 38-year-old Duluth man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple charges including fourth-degree DWI after driving his vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Duluth. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 100…
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Fatal Crash Near Eveleth
EVELETH, Minn. - The Minnesota State Patrol says one man is dead and two others injured following a crash Monday afternoon due to icy roadways near Eveleth. According to reports, the crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. Monday on Highway…
Prosecutors Add 6th Homicide Count in Wisconsin Parade Crash
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors have added a sixth homicide count against a Wisconsin man accused of driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee. Investigators allege Darrell…
