Minnesota Pit Bull Rescue Looking for More Fosters, Adopters
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're looking to make a big impact in the lives of animals this month, look no further. October serves as Pit Bull Awareness Month. It's a time when activists…
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Costco Hosts Grand Opening In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. --Â "I think they will be impressed with their first time at a Costco," Duluth Costco General Manager John Kuzas said Thursday. The wholesale retail store is now officially open in Duluth. "There…
Duluth Marshall to Start Nature-Based School
DULUTH, Minn. -- Excitement is building for a new nature-based school on the campus of Duluth Marshall. The Forest School will serve 4-year-olds up to 4th graders. The goal is to increase academic achievement, social…
Second Harvest Food Bank Needs Volunteers For 'Fresh Connect'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is looking for volunteers for its new program. Fresh Connect is a new initiative aimed at rescuing food for local families. Volunteers will go out…
City of Duluth Offers Date Night Childcare
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department offers a two-hour childcare service on November 5 as part of their new Date Night Childcare Program. The childcare program charges eight dollars for each child between…
The Duluth Fire Department is Hiring
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Fire Department is hiring for two different positions and encouraging people to apply now. The fire department has open positions for a traditional entry-level firefighter and lateral firefighter role. The traditional…
Damiano Center Hosts Community Event
DULUTH, Minn.- The Damiano Center in Central Hillside hosts its annual Community Connect event, where they provide several different services to people in need. One main goal of the community event is to get people…
Victims Identified in Home Explosion, Fire Near Tower
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities have identified the two victims in Wednesday's house explosion and fire near Tower Minnesota. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says…
Local Mother Brings Nutritional Smoothie Options to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week’s Cooking Connection, Meteorologist Ken Slama meets up with Katie Dague of 'Oh So Smoothie' to see what smoothie creations she has to offer. Stepping away from more…
Midday Update 10-28-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Second Harvest Launches New Program to Rescue Food for Local Families
DULUTH, Minn. - Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank announced Thursday it is launching a new program to rescue food for local families. Through the program, called "Fresh Connect," volunteers can pick up food from convenience stores, retailers, restaurants, and…
UW System To Follow Vaccine Order for Federal Contractors
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System says it will comply with an executive order issued by President Biden that requires federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Biden’s order has convinced colleges across the country to institute…
Morning Update 10-28-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Biden at Capitol to Pitch $1.75T Agenda, Unite Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is traveling to Capitol Hill to pitch House Democrats on a dramatically scaled back domestic policy package. It's now $1.75 trillion and without a paid family leave program and other priorities. But it's still…
Stiffest Charge Stands for Ex-cop Who Killed Daunte Wright
MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota judge has denied a defense request to dismiss the most serious charge against a former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she meant to use a Taser instead of a handgun when she fatally shot Black…
Duluth Consignment Shop Stocked With Winter Apparel
DULUTH, Minn. - With the weather turning cooler, a Duluth consignment shop has ditched its summer items for winter apparel. The Great Lakes Gear Exchange on East 4th Street has more than 1,600 consigners with…
Local Dealership Says There's A Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles
DULUTH, Minn.- More people are going electric in the Northland. Local car dealerships are noticing an uptick in customers looking for electric vehicles, especially with more auto suppliers coming out with electric models, increasing…
Curling Olympic Trials Underway at Curl Mesabi
EVELETH, Minn. -- The US Olympic Trials for Mixed Doubles Curling is going on this week in Eveleth, and teams from all over the US are here vying for a spot on the US National…
Vitta Pizza Opening Second Location In Duluth Next Year
DULUTH, Minn. -- Vitta Pizza is opening a second location in Duluth over on Central Entrance next year in the former UPS building. This spot will have a drive-up window so customers can grab…
Outfitters Preparing for Winter Camping
ELY, Minn. -- Camping became more popular as people changed up their hobbies and habits during the pandemic, and that includes even camping in the cold. The Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely is one…
Zup's Opens In New Location
ELY, Minn. -- Folks in one part of the Northland have a brand new option for buying groceries. After closing their old location in mid-October, Zup's has now officially opened a new store in Ely…
Hermantown Haunted Trail Fundraiser for the Community and Former Teacher
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown High School Student Council and Civility Club are hosting the school's 3rd annual Haunted Trails fundraiser this Saturday, and 40 percent of the proceeds will go to the Dobinson family. Former…
The DECC is Installing a New Ice Plant
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is making some changes to the North Pioneer Hall refrigeration room, not long after an ammonia leak shut down the facility for a couple of days this past…
Update: One Dead, One Severely Injured in Home Explosion, Fire Near Tower
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. Authorities say human remains have been found inside the home that appears to have exploded and then caught fire Wednesday morning in Greenwood…
Merck Agrees To Let Other Drug Makers Make Its COVID Pill
LONDON (AP) - Pharmaceutical company Merck has agreed to allow other drug makers to make its COVID-19 treatment, the first pill that has been shown to be effective against the disease.…
Visit Duluth Launches New Tourism Website
DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth on Wednesday announced the launch of its new website. The group says the newly launched site shows Duluth as a premier vacation, outdoor, convention, and destination spot while also highlighting helpful information for visitors to…
Twin Metals to Appeal Federal Decision on Proposed Mine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Twin Metals says it will appeal a federal decision that dealt a serious blow to its proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Last week, the Biden administration ordered a mineral withdrawal study that could lead to a…
Fire Crews Respond to Home Fire, Explosion Near Tower
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Fire crews responded to the scene of a potential home explosion and subsequent fire in Greenwood Township near Tower Wednesday morning. According to the Northland FireWire Facebook page, the fire was reported around 9:40…
Midday Update 10-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Gov Walz Announces Plan to Vaccinate 5-11 Year Olds in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Today, Governor Tim Walz announced Minnesota's plan to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee voted to recommend the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children…
