Second Harvest Food Shelf Seeking Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest Food Bank is ramping up its food distribution for the holiday season to help more families in need. The food bank says right now, grocery stores are donating less…
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Essentia Health Hopes to Double Bentleyville Food Donations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health is partnering with Bentleyville in hopes of boosting food donations. Some Essentia employees will be at Bentlyville on Thursday encouraging people to donate as they walk in. The tour of…
Local Organizations Partnering for 'Make Every Child Smile' Toy Drive
DULUTH, Minn. -- Preparations are underway for a big toy give-away this weekend in west Duluth. The 7th annual 'Make Every Child Smile' event happens this Sunday from noon until two at the "Shake…
Strong Winds in Midwest Whip up Dust, Blow Over Semitrailers
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A powerful storm system blew through the Great Plains and Midwest, combining with unusually warm temperatures to close highways and prompt numerous tornado warnings. The winds…
UWS Vaccine Clinic to Move to Northwood Technical College
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The COVID community-based vaccine clinic currently being held at UW-Superior will soon be moving to the conference center at Northwood Technical College's Superior Campus, formerly WITC. “We are proud to have had our campus serve as the…
Bentleyville Closes Due to Inclement Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville will be closed Wednesday due to forecasted inclement weather. According to Bentleyville's Facebook page, the popular Tour of Lights display will reopen Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Any changes to the reopening will be posted on its…
Midday Update 12-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Have a great day!
Evictions on the Rise Months After Federal Moratorium Ends
BOSTON (AP) - Housing advocates say evictions are increasing around the country, several months after a federal moratorium was allowed to end. The rise in cases, although below pre-pandemic levels in most states and cities, shows the limits on the…
Surgery Delays Grow at Hospitals Dealing With COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health care systems say surgery delays are growing as coronavirus patients crowd hospitals. Doctors say hospitals have deferred procedures to free up beds, leaving some patients in prolonged pain. Patient demand over the past month has…
Tips For Keeping Fido Fairly Calm Over the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. - We're all loading up on holiday anticipation, excitement, presents, and home parties -- but it's important to make sure it doesn't put your animals into overload. The American…
Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Death of George Floyd
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin’s plea Wednesday means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end…
Morning Update 12-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Have a great day!
US COVID Death Toll Hits 800,000, a Year Into Vaccine Drive
(AP) - The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 800,000. That is according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The once-unimaginable milestone was hit Tuesday. It's seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those…
Salvation Army Still Needs Bell Ringers, Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - The Salvation Army is hoping for more volunteers as they continue their Red Kettle fundraising drive. Even with the annual Miner’s Match underway, donations are down 12-percent compared to where they want…
Duluth To Host Red Bull Street Snowboarding Competition
DULUTH, Minn. - Red Bull is bringing an elite street-snowboarding competition to Duluth's Cascade Park Sunday, Jan. 16. The event, Heavy Metal, will feature a variety of unique obstacles using the natural rails,…
Duluth Firefighters Use Unstable Ice, Open Waters For Rescue Training
DULUTH, Minn. - The unstable ice and open waters are creating great conditions for the Duluth Fire Department to train for possible rescues this winter. Firefighters hopped in their rescue suits Tuesday to…
Downtown Duluth Announce Holiday Window, Lights Display Winners
DULUTH, Minn. - Several downtown Duluth businesses have been recognized for their way of showing the holiday spirit. 19 locations took part in the Greater Downtown Council’s 16th annual Holiday Window and Lighting Display contest. For…
GO: Hartley Nature Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Hartley Nature Center in Duluth is gearing up for the winter season. "A lot of people have discovered the outdoors and really have embraced getting out on the trails and getting…
Free Skate With Santa Event Happening Wednesday Night At The Heritage Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- While Santa is busy working in the North Pole before Christmas, he will actually be here in Duluth on Wednesday night ice skating, and you can join him! "Skate With…
Blue Santa Shop with a Cop Continues At Target
DULUTH, Minn. -- A special shopping spree happened Tuesday night, between the Duluth Police Department and a few lucky kids. The DPD continued their annual Blue Santa Shop with a Cop for…
Warm Spell Causing Winter Activities to Wait
DULUTH, Minn. -- As the Northland continues to experience warmer temperatures, it’s causing a few roadblocks for those who enjoy the winter activities. Minnesotans find plenty of things to keep them busy through…
Iron Ore Shipping Experiencing Bounce Back Season
DULUTH, Minn. The shipping industry in the twin ports has been experiencing a bounce-back year. Up nearly two percent over the five-season average, the strong season is due in part to iron ore which…
With Warm Weather, Caution Urged for Ice Fishermen
DULUTH, Minn. -- With the temperatures warming up, ice fishermen may have to wait until the next big freeze before getting back out on the lakes. The DNR recommends 4 inches of ice…
Peace United Church of Christ Hosts Sandy Hook Vigil
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Peace United Church of Christ in Duluth hosted a vigil Tuesday afternoon to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. The mass shooting took place nine years ago…
St. Louis County Board Approves Budget, Funding for Body Cams for Deputies
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board on Tuesday approved its 2022 budget at $463 million. The board also unanimously voted to pass a resolution approving the purchase of body cameras for its deputies. The authorization will allow the…
Judge Delays Case Against Michigan School Suspect’s Parents
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) - A judge has granted a Michigan prosecutor more time to collect and share additional evidence against the parents of a boy charged with killing…
Midday Update 12-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
Milwaukee Submits Bid for Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The City of Milwaukee has submitted its bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2024. The application, which includes more than 200 pages, highlights the city’s access to Lake Michigan, entertainment venues, festivals, the culinary scene,…
Data Indicate Omicron Is Milder, Better at Evading Vaccines
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - An analysis of data from South Africa shows the omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous versions of the coronavirus, and the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection from it but…
Morning Update 12-14-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Rusty Mehlberg for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
