Duluth Businesses on Enforcing Indoor Mask Mandate Round 2
DULUTH, Minn. -- As of 5 o'clock Friday evening, local businesses will have to require masks indoors. We caught up with a few businesses who differ on how they think the mandate will affect…
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UMD Continues Mask Requirement, Students Mixed on Duluth's New Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - While the City of Duluth is resuming its mask mandate Friday evening, mask requirements are nothing new for students, faculty, and staff at UMD. People have been asked to wear one, regardless…
Eveleth's Historic Hippodrome Turning 100 in 2022
EVELETH, Minn. - A piece of Eveleth’s history will celebrate a major milestone this weekend. Residents from near and far are thrilled to be honoring the Hippodrome’s 100th anniversary of being a staple in…
Duluth Police Welcomes First Mother-Daughter Duo Officers in Department's History
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday's pinning ceremony at the Duluth Police Department was a special one for two officers with a special bond. Officer Angela Robertson got to pin the badge on her daughter, Maddyson.…
UMD Students Signing Petition to Protest Vaccine Form for Enrollment
DULUTH, Minn. - The start of the spring semester at UMD saw one recent student begin an effort to end the vaccine requirement to attend classes. Lucius Lafromboise is protesting against the form required by…
Duluth Fire Suspects Human Cause of Esmond Building Fire
DULUTH, Minn.-An official cause of the fire at the condemned Esmond building in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood is still unknown tonight, but Duluth fire officials suspect it was human-caused. Due to the extent of the…
Hospitals in Carlton County Meet to 'Crisis Plan' as COVID Continues Surging
CLOQUET, Minn. -- Doctors from the Community Memorial Hospital met on Thursday to "crisis plan", concerned that the latest surge of the Omicron variant might overwhelm medical facilities. Crisis planning is to prepare…
University Of Minnesota System Announces Temporary Proof of Vaccination
DULUTH, Minn. -- The president of the University of Minnesota System announced a new temporary change to how they are allowing people into events with more than 200 people. The university system, across…
Proctor Teen Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct
PROCTOR, Minn. - A Proctor teen has been officially charged in connection to the "sexual misconduct" allegations made in September against members of the Rails football team. According to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, a 17-year-old male has been…
U of M Systems Announces Temporary Proof of Vaccination Policy at Indoor Events
DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota on Friday announced a new temporary proof of vaccination policy for all indoor events on any of its University campuses. According to a Friday message from University President Joan Gabel, this policy will…
St. Luke's Updates Visitor Policy
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's is updating its visitor policy once again due to the high community spread of COVID-19. Effective Monday, the hospital will be requiring visitors of inpatients, surgical/procedural care, and the Emergency Department to show proof of…
Winter Blues? Join the Lake Superior Kubb League
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s a game that has origins back to the Vikings. Kubb, which has a strong presence in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire regions, required a small outdoor space, six batons,…
Midday Update 1-14-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 14, 2022.
Waukesha Parade Suspect To Stand Trial for Murder
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin court commissioner has ordered a Milwaukee man accused of plowing his SUV through a suburban Christmas parade, killing six people and injuring dozens…
6-Year-old Struck, Killed on Highway in Mille Lacs County
ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) - The State Patrol says an individual struck and killed on an east-central Minnesota highway was a 6-year-old girl. The patrol says the child was in the lanes of traffic when she was struck on Highway 169…
Morning Update 1-14-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, January 14, 2022.
Heavy Snow in Midwest Slows Travel, Closes Scores of Schools
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Heavy snow spread across a large swath of the Midwest, where travel conditions deteriorated and scores of schools closed or moved to online instruction. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Minnesota,…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Piedmont
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The break was reported Friday morning and is located on the 3300 block of Celia Street. City officials say…
Duluth City Councilors Join Mayor Larson For Inauguration
DULUTH, Minn. - Four Duluth city councilors were sworn in Thursday through a virtual ceremony with Mayor Emily Larson. Therese Tomaneck, Azrin Awal and Mike Mayou were all inaugurated as the newest members…
Acting St. Louis Co. Atty. Kimberly Maki Running For Official Office This Nov.
DULUTH, Minn. - Acting St. Louis County Attorney Kimberly Maki, who recently took over for Mark Rubin who retired after more than 40 years of service, has announced she's running to keep that seat in…
Mayor Larson Announces 30-Day Duluth Mask Mandate; Restaurant Assoc. Not Thrilled
DULUTH, Minn. -- Just days after the Duluth City Council was unable to unanimously vote to pass a new city-wide mask mandate, and after councilors agreed Mayor Emily Larson should take the lead on…
St. Louis County's Size, Local Governments Within County Make It Unlikely For Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis County’s Public Health Director, Amy Westbrook, spoke in support of Duluth’s mask mandate Thursday, and the county released a statement on its take on a possible county wide…
Eveleth Celebrating 100th Anniversary Of Hippodrome On Saturday
EVELETH, Minn. - The 100th anniversary of the Hippodrome opening in Eveleth will be celebrated this weekend. For the past century, it's been the venue where quite a few famous hockey stars have graced the…
Songwriters Encouraged to Enter North of Nashville Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - Songwriters have their chance to earn a spot to showcase their talents at Duluth’s Fourth Fest. The North of Nashville showcase is asking for original song submissions through January 21 to…
Free Fishing Weekend Nears in Wisconsin, Minnesota
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - This weekend will be the best chance for people new to ice fishing to give it a try. It is “Free Fishing Weekend” in Wisconsin for anyone without a license. In Minnesota…
Wisconsin Healthcare Systems Under Pressure
Wisconsin healthcare systems are still under pressure due to the increase of COVID cases and staffing shortages. In Wisconsin, 95 percent of intensive and intermediate care beds are currently in use, and 13,000 thousand new…
Aerial Lift Bridge Temporarily Shut Down After Person Climbs To Top
DULUTH, Minn. - The Aerial Lift Bridge was temporarily shut down Thursday evening after authorities said someone climbed to the very top of the structure. The city alerted people to stay away from the area around 7 p.m. "We are…
Mayor Larson Announces 30-Day Mask Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on Thursday announced at a City Hall press conference that she is putting a 30-day mask mandate in place effective Friday at 5:00 p.m. The mask mandate will last through 5:00 p.m. on…
Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters Once Again on the Table
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - The ongoing tug-of-war over whether mining should be allowed near the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been resurrected with strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Federal officials once again gathered feedback from…
BWCA Quota Permit Reservations Available at End of Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness quota permit reservations will be available starting January 26 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2022 season. Visitors are encouraged to book their reservations for May 1 through September 20 online at www.recreation.gov…
