Grand Marais Sven and Ole's Building For Sale
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - The popular downtown Grand Marais pizzeria Sven & Ole's Pizza is undergoing some changes. In a Wednesday Facebook post, owner and co-founder Sid "Sven" Backlund announced they are…
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Man Charged With Assault in Mall of America Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS - An 18-year-old Minnesota man has been charged with assault in a New Year’s Eve shooting at the Mall of America that wounded two people. Kahlil Wiley, of St. Paul, was charged Thursday with two counts of second-degree assault.…
New Minnesota COVID-19 Testing Sites Start Opening Friday
ANOKA, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 community testing site will open at the National Guard Armory in Anoka on Friday, Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday, while the Guard will help raise the capacity of a similar site in downtown…
Midday Update 1-6-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.
Winning Tickets for Wednesday's $632M Powerball Jackpot Sold in California, Wisconsin
(CNN) - Two lucky lotto players will find themselves in a new tax bracket in 2022 after hitting the $632.6 million jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning tickets, sold in California and…
Minnesota AG Ellison Quarantining Outside US With COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’s quarantining outside the country after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday night, Ellison said he was experiencing only mild symptoms thanks to having been vaccinated and…
Morning Update 1-6-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.
Hoops Brewing Closed Today Due to Pipe Burst
DULUTH, Minn. - Hoops Brewing will be closed for the day Thursday after a water pipe burst in the condo above the brewery due to the cold weather, flooding the beer hall. Hoops said in…
UPDATE: Superior Warehouse Fire "Winding Down," Sivertson, Bayside Buildings a Total Loss
SUPERIOR, Wis. - UPDATE: Superior Mayor Jim Paine says both the Sivertson building and Bayside building in Superior's North End district are a total loss after a massive fire broke out Thursday morning in the Severson building. According…
Happening Now: Large Warehouse Fire in North End of Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Fire Department crews are actively fighting a warehouse fire in the North End district of Superior. Smoke from this fire did affect traffic along the Blatnik Bridge, which…
Cold, Snowy Days Helps Duluth Public Library Stay Busy
DULUTH, Minn. - When the weather gets snowy and windy, you may choose to stay inside. That is what the Duluth Public Library hopes people do this winter. Leaders there say plenty of people choose…
Keeping Pets Warm as Arctic Temps Return
DULUTH, Minn. - The return of arctic temperatures and wind chills means added attention is needed to keep pets safe from the cold. The Duluth Fire Department says despite their furry appearance and coat…
Mask Mandates Return To Twin Cities; No Plans In Motion For Twin Ports
Duluth and Superior mayors told FOX 21 Wednesday there are no immediate plans to bring back a mask mandate for their cities after Minneapolis and St. Paul both announced indoor mask mandates returning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6. Duluth…
"Freshwater", Documentary on Lake Superior, Premiers in February
NORTH SHORE, Minn. - Lake Superior will be the focal point of a new documentary set for release next month. “Freshwater” began with a surfing only focus for filmmaker Ian Planchon after seeing people…
Sen. Tina Smith Applauds Bi-Partisan Passage Of 'No Surprises Act' Involving Emergency Medical Bills
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith is applauding lawmakers on both sides of the isle in D.C. for a new law now in effect to stop surprise medical bills for most emergency care. The "No Surprises…
DTA Talks About Further Impact From Route Temporarily Shutting Down
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Transit Authority is updating the public on the further impact from shutting down one route temporarily. The DTA is experiencing staffing shortages, and some employees are calling out sick with…
UMD's 'Preschool at the Park' Reopening On-Campus Nature-Based Program
DULUTH, Minn.- After almost two years UMD will be welcoming back some much younger students to their campus little preschoolers. The Preschool at the Park is set to open on January 10th after…
Duluth Aquarium Breaks Attendance Record
DULUTH, Minn. -- While the pandemic changes plans for a lot of people, it didn't stop a record number of visitors checking out the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. The attraction hit an attendance record not seen in 19 years.…
Duluth Warming Centers at Capacity as New, Larger Facility’s Opening Delayed
DULUTH, Minn- Duluth's homeless population is truly feeling the pain from these types of cold nights. And that's fueling a desperate call for more attention and investment in affordable housing -- as a…
Wednesday, January 5th's Northland Snow Reports
The following are the top snow reports from Northland locations from this midweek storm system: Lake Nebagamon, WI: 18.0" High Bridge, WI: 15.5" Cornucopia, WI: 15.0:" Herbster, WI: 15.0" Blueberry, WI: 15.0" Bayfield, WI: 14.0" Mason, WI: 14.0" Poplar, WI:…
Cousins Returns From COVID-19 Absence to Vikings for Finale
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kirk Cousins has returned to the Minnesota Vikings from COVID-19 reserve. He missed the previous game while experiencing mild symptoms. That loss at Green Bay eliminated the Vikings from contention for the playoffs. They play Chicago on…
New COVID-19 Variant Named IHU Discovered in France
NEW YORK (AP) - A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in France. The variant has been named IHU. It was found to have infected 12 people living in an area near Marseilles, a port city in southern France. Health…
Minneapolis, St. Paul Reinstate Indoor Mask Mandates
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an emergency regulation reinstating the city-wide mask…
Snow Emergency Declared for City of Washburn
WASHBURN, Wis. - A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Washburn effective at midnight on Thursday. The snow emergency will end at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The City of Washburn says a snow emergency means that all…
Spirit Mountain Skating Rink to Open Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain's new Grand Avenue skating rink is set to open this Friday at the Grand Avenue Chalet. A grand opening event will be held on Friday starting at 5:30…
Midday Update 1-5-22
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Child Tax Credit 2021 Payments: How To Know if You Owe, IRS Letter to Watch For
WASHINGTON (FOX-TV via Fox 9) - Many parents across the U.S. received monthly payments in 2021 as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program, and with tax season coming up, there is some important information to know and look…
Iowa Man and Minnesota Son Plead Guilty in Capitol Riot Case
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa man and his Minnesota son have pleaded guilty to a charge of civil disorder related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, admitting that they entered the building through a broken window and…
School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022
Closed: Bayfield Schools - Closed Bessemer Area School District - Closed Maple Schools - Closed Northwood School District - Closed Solon Springs School - Closed South Shore School District - Closed Superior School District - Closed Opening 2 Hours Late: …
Local Animal Shelters Taking Part in Viral #BettyWhiteChallenge
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The late Betty White is being honored with a new social media challenge. The idea says that on Jan. 17 -- which would have been white's 100th birthday, people should…
