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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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:…
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 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 (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…
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…
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
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…
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…
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: …
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a look at local news and weather making headlines Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s state tax burden increased slightly last year for the first time in a decade due largely to a pandemic-related economic surge, according to a report released Wednesday. The nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum’s study found total…
DULUTH, Minn.- For residents and businesses around smaller bodies of water like Fish Lake in Duluth, winter with its frozen water and snowy trails bring back anglers, snowmobilers, and a much-needed boost to local…
Cross country skiing and fat tire biking. The snow is there for it -- finally. FOX 21 Photojournalist Adam Jagunich has more in Monday’s Great Outdoors.
DULUTH, Minn. - The end of the Christmas holiday season means people with live trees will need a place to properly dispose of them. The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is reminding people that they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Masks are no longer required in the Superior school district. The mandate, which was only in place for students in 4k through sixth grade and the staff and visitors who…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after a mob of disgruntled protesters invaded the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is preparing to meet with the new Capitol Police Chief Wednesday regarding progress…
DULUTH, Minn. - The FDA’s recent approval for COVID vaccine booster shots for kids ages 12 through 15 has local healthcare providers encouraged that parents will take their kids to get them. Sherry Johnson,…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department is coming off its busiest year on record. They responded to 14,847 calls last year, up 994 calls compared to 2020. Chief Shawn Krizaj says possible reasons…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has announced plans to open three more community testing sites for COVID-19 as the rapid spread of the omicron variant puts new strains on Minnesota’s testing capacity. According to updated figures Tuesday, Minnesota is…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority announced Tuesday that beginning Wednesday, January 5 all Weekday Route 5 Trips will be temporarily paused. Route #5 is a direct connection from West Duluth to the Miller Hill Mall area. Due to…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth firefighters say a condemned house in the Observation Hill neighborhood sustained $70,000 in damages after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning. Fire crews responded to the 700 block…
