Morning Update 12-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Have a great day!
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City Of Duluth Issues, Explains First-Ever Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. – After more than two years in the making, the city of Duluth issued its first-ever snow emergency Tuesday requiring all vehicles on designated emergency routes with signage to be off the…
Don't Like Outdoor Winter Fun? World of Wheels Can Help!
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you aren't liking the snow or not an outdoor winter fan, World of Wheels in Superior is ready for you. Nearly a hundred people were there Tuesday night for…
Antibody Treatments Being Given To Counteract Effects of Omicron Variant
DULUTH, Minn. -- Thousands of people who have had covid in the Twin Ports, have also received what are called Monoclonal Antibody Treatments from Essentia and St. Luke's. The antibody treatments have been around for…
Sen. Klobuchar Hosts Discussion on Alzheimer's Funding, Care, and Research
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted a panel of six guests to discuss the topic of Alzheimer's in America. Among the individual topics discussed included education of the debilitating disease, long-term…
City of Duluth Issues First Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is declaring its first snow emergency that will be in effect beginning at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 28, and ending at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec.…
Action Packed Movie Theaters As Crowds Funnel Back Into Cinemas
DULUTH, Minn. -- Time to get your popcorn, because the lines at the movies are picking up as titles like Spiderman and Ghost Busters are bringing more people to theaters. Marcus Duluth Cinema in Canal…
Animal Allies Collecting K9 Friendly Ice Melt, Encouraging Others to Use
DULUTH, Minn. -- Ice melt is great for breaking down slippery areas on roads and sidewalks, but it can be very toxic for other members of the family. Animal Allies is collecting K9 friendly…
Adopt a Fire Hydrant to Help Firefighters
DULUTH, Minn. -- With all the snow Duluth has seen in the past couple of days, fire officials are reminding people of the importance of clearing the snow around fire hydrants. As Duluth gets…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Spoon's Studio
DULTUH, Minn. - In this week’s Knowing Your Neighbors, we take you inside Spoon's Studio in Duluth. It’s a new recording spot for people of all talents, with a goal of bringing the community…
Kwik Trip to Celebrate Opening of 800th Store
HOLMEN, Wis. (AP) - Convenience store chain Kwik Trip is poised to open its 800th store this week. The La Crosse Tribune reports the chain is set to open the milestone store in Holmen at 5 a.m. on Thursday. The…
Midday Update 12-28-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
Grim Milestone: Minnesota Tops One Million COVID Cases Since March of 2020
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota has topped a million cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March of 2020. The state Department of Health confirmed 4,155 new cases, lifting the total number of infections to 1,000,361. The figures released…
Appeals Court: Group Can Sue Over Mining Rules
ELY, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota appellate court has affirmed that a wilderness advocacy group has the standing to challenge state rules on copper mine sites. The Minnesota Appeals Court's ruling Monday means that Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness' lawsuit can…
Morning Update 12-28-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.
"Hockeyland" Documentary Set for Minnesota Premiere in Duluth, Hibbing
DULUTH, Minn. - In about a month's time, a high school hockey documentary will be making its local premiere. "Hockeyland" will debut in the Northland with three different screenings. The first two will be in…
Recent Storm Still Not Enough to Call Duluth’s First Snow Emergency
DULUTH, Minn.-Many may be wondering why the city of Duluth has not yet issued its first snow emergency for this recent dumping of snow. According to the city’s public information officer Kate Van Daele,…
Duluth Businesses Ready For New Years Eve Sales, Holiday Gift Cards
The busy Christmas weekend is over and now businesses in Duluth are getting ready for New Year’s celebrations -- and sales. Jason Vincent, owner of the Boat Club Restaurant and Bar, said the week ahead…
Pennsylvania Man Charged In Christmas Eve Murder In Gogebic County
MARENISCO TOWNSHIP, MI. -- A Spring Hills, Pennsylvania man is accused of shooting a man to death and wounding another at a cabin in Marenisco Township, Michigan on Christmas Eve. According to the Gogebic…
December 26th-December 27th Northland Snowfall Totals
The following is the top snowfall reports from the Northland from the post-Christmas Holiday snow storm: Grand Marais, MN: 17.0" Winter, WI: 14.0" Finlayson, MN: 14.0" Hinckley, MN: 13.4" Two Harbors, MN: 13.2" Beroun, MN: 13.0" Lake Nebagamon, WI: 13.0"…
Duluth Wakes Up, Digs Out of Blizzard-Like Storm Monday
DULUTH, Minn.- Dozens woke up Monday to dig out of the almost one foot of snow that fell across the Twin Ports. But being the Northland, there were some enjoying it too. “Welcome to…
Coffee Conversation: Get Ready to Ring in 2022 with New Years By the Lake
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week's Coffee Conversation, Brett Scott speaks with Tracy Lundeen about the return of New Year's By the Lake. There are two types of admission. The Ultimate Package includes the…
Vets: Keep Your Pet Active, Warm in Winter
DULUTH, Minn.- It could be easy to hit the couch and cuddle your cat or dog close during weather like this, but vets at local animal hospitals say it's important to get them walking…
CDC Recommends Shorter COVID Isolation, Quarantine For All
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine. People with the virus can leave isolation after five days, down…
Snowstorm Closes Bentleyville For The Season
DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville Tour of Lights announced Monday afternoon that its final day of the season was canceled because of the wicked snowstorm over the Northland. The following message was posted on Bentleyville's Facebook page about Monday's closure: "Sorry…
Closings, Delays for Monday, December 27, 2021
CLOSED: Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College Goodwill Industries Lake County Developmental Achievement Center Benedictine Adult Day Services Delay/Reduced Operations: UMD: Due to winter weather, the UMD campus will have reduced…
Special Delivery: Morgan Park Community Tracks Down Recipient of Letter Which Arrived 68 Years Late
DULUTH, Minn.- With the help of social media and the community, one Morgan Park resident was able to learn more about the history of her house, while helping the previous residents reconnect with a…
Trashing the Christmas Tree? Junk Removers Offer Free Pickup
DULUTH, Minn.- While you can't have Christmas without a decorated tree, there comes a time where they have to come down and head out of our living rooms. One local junk removal business is…
