Gov. Walz Tests Positive for COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 along with his wife and son. A statement released from his office this morning reads: “Yesterday, my…
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US Population Growth at Lowest Rate in Pandemic’s 1st Year
(AP) - U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies, and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents, according to figures released…
Minnesota Regulators Reaffirm Air Permit for Proposed Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State regulators who three years ago issued an air quality permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northwestern Minnesota stood by their decision in a report released Monday that said the mine did not provide…
Morning Update 12-21-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.
Biden to Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests to Counter Omicron
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans, increase support for hospitals and expand the availability of vaccines to confront a winter surge of coronavirus cases driven by the fast-spreading omicron variant.…
Jury at Kim Potter Trial in Wright Death Returns Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A jury will resume deliberations in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she…
Grand Rapids Attorney Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct Of Client
A Grand Rapids attorney is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a client multiple times. Jesse Powell, 32, of Powell Law, is facing five charges ranging from 3rd degree to 5th degree criminal sexual conduct. According to…
Twin Ports Homes Get Festive For Christmas
Here's a look at some of the festive lighting displays in the Twin Ports.
Superior Meats Staying Busy This Holiday Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- Superior Meats has been busy with people looking for last-minute meals for the holidays. With a variety of items including summer sausage, logs, beef sticks, and gift boxes the shop is…
Wisconsin Health Officials Concerned For COVID Surge Caused By Holidays, Omicron
WISCONSIN - State health officials in Wisconsin echo the desperate pleas of those regionally and across the country, declaring a public health advisory as they anticipate a surge in disease activity due to…
World of Wheels hosts Skate with Santa
DULUTH, Minn. - Skate with Santa, a fun event for families, was hosted Monday at the World of Wheels skate center in Superior. Kids tied up their skates and rode around the rink with a…
Former Duluth Police Chief Is Back, Might Run For St. Louis County Sheriff
DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay and his family have moved back to Duluth, and Ramsay, 49, is eyeing what’s next locally for his career, which could include a run for…
Plans Unveiled to Give Duluth Armory New Life as Multi-Use Community Building
DULUTH, Minn.- The stars of a vision, plan, and developers have aligned to bring new life to the Duluth Armory, as its redevelopment was announced via press conference Monday, inside the building which has…
Whole Foods Co-Op Keeping Up With Holiday Demand
DULUTH, Minn. -- Whole Foods Co-Op is doing its best to keep up with customer demand this holiday season. With popular items including holiday floral, gift ideas, and more holiday staples. Store managers…
Caution Recommended This Holiday Season As Hospital ICU Beds in Limited Supply
DULUTH, Minn. -- Healthcare workers continue to fight the deadly Covid-19 virus. This as hospital beds are at an all-time short supply with flu season on the horizon. Currently in St. Luke's, over the…
Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% Of US COVID-19 Cases
NEW YORK (AP) - Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.…
Environmental Testing Finds Presence of Chemical Styrene at Spooner Middle School
SPOONER, Wis. - After a chemical exposure forced an evacuation of the Spooner Middle School, sickening several students and staff last month, district officials say in-person will resume tomorrow. Environmental testing, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine reviews were conducted in the…
Local Hospitals, Public Health Partner in Public Service Announcement
DULUTH, Minn. - Healthcare resources are strained. Medical workers are as committed as ever to caring for their patients, but they’re exhausted and pleading with people: Take COVID-19 seriously and do what you can…
Dec. 15 Storms Across North-central US Classified as Derecho
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) - A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that swept across the north-central U.S. last week has been classified by the National Weather Service as a serial derecho - the first on record December. At least 45…
Police: No ‘Obvious Trauma’ in Deaths of 7 Minnesota People
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show seven people whose bodies were discovered inside a Minnesota home did not die from “any obvious trauma.” Police say all seven victims, including three minors, lived at the residence in…
Midday Update 12-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 20, 2021.
With Christmas in the Balance, Nations Eye UK Omicron Surge
LONDON (AP) - Britain’s main nurses’ union has warned that exhaustion and surging coronavirus cases among medical staff are pushing them to the breaking point. That is adding to pressure on the government for new restrictions to curb record numbers…
Intertribal Agency Faults Wisconsin Review of Line 5 Reroute
SUPERIOR, Wis. - An intertribal agency says Wisconsin’s draft environmental review for a reroute of an oil and gas pipeline is incomplete and flawed. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released its draft environmental impact statement last week for a…
Midwestern Journalist, Comedian, Actor, Charlie Berens Coming to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is making a stop in Duluth. Berens will be performing at the DECC Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.,…
Prosecutor: Minnesota Cop Negligent in Daunte Wright’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A prosecutor is telling jurors that the suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she shot and killed…
Morning Update 12-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, December 20, 2021.
‘Make Every Child Smile Toy Drive’ Makes Sure Hundreds Have Presents to Open on Christmas
DULUTH, Minn.- T’ was the weekend before Christmas, and all through Shake It juice shop were hundreds of toys, and just outside sat a line of rides for the Make Every Child Smile Toy…
Live Outdoor Nativity Returns to St. Paul's Episcopal Church
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday's cold weather didn't stop one Duluth church from bringing their live nativity scene back outside. St. Paul's Episcopal Church on East Superior Street held their live nativity scene outside for the second…
Gordy’s Gift and Garden Center Goes All Out For Holiday Shopping
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s always a busy time of year around the holidays especially for local businesses who provide just what people are looking for. Gordy’s Gift and Garden on Miller Trunk Highway in Duluth…
Sun Country Airlines Takes Off For Its First Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- Even though temperatures are below freezing outside, people packed their shorts and t-shirts in hopes of a direct flights to Fort Myers or Phoenix as Sun Country Airlines makes its official…
