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When Temperatures Go Below Zero, Proper Clothing Important

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Temperatures around zero will keep many of us inside, but there are those who need to go out for work, or who choose to enjoy the outdoors this time of year. When…

Hospitals Talk About Reasoning Behind Endorsing Now-Failed Duluth Mask Mandate

DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health and St. Luke's had a united front when it came to endorsing the now-failed mask mandate proposal that went up for a vote on Monday during Duluth city council's meeting.…

Beargrease Patio Pub Kickoff Event at Ursa Minor Brewing

DULUTH, Minn.-There was a patio pub kickoff at Ursa Minor Brewing on Monday in preparation for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, one of many fundraising efforts happening this month. Beargrease had…

Home COVID Tests To Be Covered by Insurers Starting Saturday

WASHINGTON (AP) - Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change…

Ryan Redington Sled Dog Team Allegedly Struck, Injured by Snowmobiler

BAYFIELD, Wis. - 2020 Breagrease Sled Dog Marathon winner Ryan Redington says he and his dog sledding team were involved in an alleged hit-and-run snowmobile accident on Saturday. According to a Facebook post by Redington on the Bayfield County Snowmobile…

Minnesota Sees Declining COVID-19 Intensive Care Rate

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota health officials looking for a silver lining in the spread of the coronavirus omicron variant say they hope it can be found in declining intensive care hospitalizations for COVID-19. That number fell from 374 in mid-December to…

Man Who Bought Gun for Kyle Rittenhouse Pleads No Contest

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The man who bought an AR-15-style rifle for Kyle Rittenhouse has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a deal with prosecutors to avoid prison. A Wisconsin…

Tax Season Begins Two Weeks Early Due to Virus, IRS Funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year, the Internal Revenue Service announced Monday. The IRS is warning that a resurgence of COVID-19 infections on top of less funding…

Qualls Joins Packed GOP Field in Race for Minnesota Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A U.S. Army veteran and former healthcare executive says he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining a handful of other Republicans who have been announced for the job.…

Midday Update 1-10-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 10, 2022.

Duluth Fire Crews Respond to Fire, Heavy Smoke at Esmond Building

UPDATE (2:33 p.m.): Officials with the Duluth Fire Department say the main fire at the Esmond building is now out. Just shy of 7 hours from when the Esmond Fire was reported, the main fire is out. Crews are evaluating…

Lutsen to Host Norpine Fat Bike Classic Starting Mid-January

LUTSEN, Minn. - Registration is now open for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic, which will return to Lutsen for its sixth year with events beginning Saturday, Jan. 15, and culminating with races…

Morning Update 1-10-22

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, January 10, 2022.

Minnesota Vikings Fire Both Head Coach Mike Zimmer, GM Rick Spielman

MINNEAPOLIS - It’s been the elephant in the room since the Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the NFC Playoffs, and it became official on Monday: The team has parted ways with both Mike Zimmer as head coach and Rick Spielman…

School Closings, Delays for Monday, January 10, 2022

Closed: Ashland School District - Closed Ironwood School District - Closed

Council to Vote on New Emergency Mask Mandate Monday

DULUTH, Minn. -- A second city wide Duluth mask mandate will be front and center for a vote at Monday night's first city council meeting of 2022, with a hot topic to start the new…

Glensheen Ends Christmas Tours, Looks Forward To 2022

DULUTH, Minn. -- Glensheen Mansion opened its doors to hold a day of their classic tours free to the public on Sunday. The tours, which ran from 9 to 5, were self-guided and traversed…

Anglers Take On Frigid Air For Ice Fishing Off Park Point

DULUTH, Minn. - More than a dozen anglers were out braving the frigid air in the bay off Park Point Sunday hoping to bring home some fish for dinner. Click the video to hear…

Humane Society of Douglas County Fundraising for Annual Ice Festival

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As the city of Superior prepares for its annual Ice Festival, the Humane Society of Douglas County has begun setting up for their part in it. Last year, they asked community…

A Place for Fido has Pets Covered This Winter

DULUTH, Minn. -- This time of year gets cold for us, but also for our pets, and its always a good idea to make sure they have the layers they need to stay warm too.…

Bob Saget, Beloved TV Dad Of 'Full House,' Dead At 65

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bob Saget, a comedian and actor best known…

19 Dead, Including 9 Children, In NYC Apartment Fire

NEW YORK (AP) - Nineteen people, including 9 children, have been killed in an apartment fire in New York City in one of the worst blazes in decades. A senior adviser to Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the total death toll…

Man Charged With Buying Gun For Rittenhouse Takes Plea Deal

MILWAUKEE (AP) - The man who bought Kyle Rittenhouse a rifle when he was only 17 has taken a plea deal to avoid criminal conviction. Dominick Black was charged with delivering a dangerous weapon to a minor, resulting in death.…

34 People Rescued From Floating Ice Chunk In Green Bay

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Authorities now say 34 people, not 27, were rescued from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin. The Brown County Sheriff's Office said…

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson Will Seek Reelection

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters, says he will seek reelection to a third term. Johnson announced his decision Sunday. Johnson had earlier pledged that he…

Minnesota Virus Positivity Rate Reaches 15.6% In New Record

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota’s COVID-19 positivity rate over the past seven days reached 15.6% on Friday, in an indication of the rapid spread of the omicron variant across the state. State health officials said the figure demonstrates the increasing spread…