Minnesota Zoo searches for lost owl
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Zoo is searching for a lost owl. KFGO reported Wednesday that Gladys, the zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, flew off during a routine exercise and…
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Plow Drivers Gear Up for Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The winter season is getting closer. That's why a group of maintenance operations workers in Duluth spent Tuesday getting some special training to help make sure they are ready for…
Minnesota Court: Workers’ Comp Can’t Cover Medical Marijuana
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court says workers’ compensation for injured employees doesn’t cover medical marijuana because the drug remains illegal under federal law. The high court issued a pair of rulings Wednesday that overturned lower court orders for…
UWS Hosting Best High School Musicians for Tri-State Jazz Festival
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is preparing to host some of the best high school jazz musicians from throughout the Northland for the Tri-State Jazz Festival. The event is happening on…
Midday Update 10-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Have a great day!
Animal Allies to Host Virtual 'Fur Ball Fundraiser' Beginning Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Animal Allies Humane Society is preparing to host a virtual fundraiser with the goal of raising more than $100,000 to help support their mission of finding pets new homes in…
Judge Won’t Block Vaccine Mandate for Minnesota Workers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge won’t block a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for scores of Minnesota health care workers, at least for now. Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers filed a lawsuit in September challenging the requirement from…
Film TV Workers Union Says Strike To Start Next Week
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for…
Morning Update 10-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Have a great day!
Social Security COLA Largest in Decades as Inflation Jumps
WASHINGTON (AP) - Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of…
US To Reopen Land Borders in November for Fully Vaccinated
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says the U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic. International visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vehicle, rail,…
Beds, Staff at Duluth Hospitals Stretched Thin Under St. Louis County's COVID Surge
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County continues to see an uptick of COVID-19 cases, while the country overall is seeing a dip. The surge is continuing to fatigue health systems according to experts, as…
Lake County Ambulance Service Provides Update on Supplies, Staff
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Lake County Ambulance service, covering Two Harbors and Silver Bay is seeing higher demand for services. According to Executive Director Julia Shepersky, ambulance medical supplies PPE, and certain medications are…
Volunteers 'Desperately' Needed For Bentleyville Setup
DULUTH, Minn. - America's largest free walk-thru Christmas light display, Bentleyville Tour of Lights, is facing a serious lack of volunteers to get everything set up. Owner Nathan Bentley said volunteers are "desperately" needed every…
It's Time for Furnace Preparations
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Temperatures are dropping in the Northland, meaning more people will be using their furnaces to heat their homes and businesses. Advantage Air Heating and Cooling is seeing an uptick in clients looking to…
Mighty Mississippi Exhibit Attracting New Visitors to Itasca County Historical Society
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - According to Explore Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, annually, tourism brings nearly $76 million and over 1,500 jobs to Itasca County. Now one new attraction…
Heritage Center, Clyde Iron Works to be Connected
DULUTH, Minn. -- Food and sports are getting closer to being connected at Lincoln Parks biggest entertainment venue. Crews are preparing to link the heritage sports center to the nearby Clyde Iron Works restaurant…
Local Ski Shop is Selling Out Fast
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders have been preparing for winter in more ways than one, and it seems several people got a head start during the summer. Since the pandemic led to more people picking up…
Minnesota Wild Return to Duluth for Practice Session at Amsoil Arena
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, the UMD Bulldogs hosted a very special guest at Amsoil Arena. The Minnesota Wild were in town for a practice session that was open to the public to allow fans…
Sporting Goods Preparations for Winter Athletic Gear
DULUTH, Minn.- More sporting goods stores are preparing for winter by restocking shelves and organizing their shops. Customers are coming in to Play It Again Sports for skates, hockey sticks, and more. Like other sports…
Knights of Columbus Collects Coats for Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- This year, the Minnesota Knights of Columbus collected more coats than expected to distribute to kids in the Northland. The council has participated in Coats for Kids for nearly six years now, and…
Northland Film School Offers New Film Courses
DULUTH, Minn.- More opportunities are underway for filmmakers, editors, and writers, with three different courses offered through the Northland Film School. “Wherever you go, I think in Northern Minnesota, there’s such a rich kind of…
Vigil For Bereaved Parents Will Be Held At The Duluth Angel Of Hope Statue
DULUTH, Minn. -- This annual vigil brings a sense of peace to those who are silently suffering among us. No parent should ever have to bury their child, but more often than not,…
Minnesota COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits Vaccine-era High
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s COVID-19 test positivity rate has soared to 8.3%, the highest mark since the vaccines first rolled out late last year. The seven-day rolling average for the state’s positivity rate continues to climb toward the…
Coroner: Gabby Petito Strangled, Died 3-4 Weeks Before Found
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - A coroner in Wyoming says slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito died as a result of strangulation. The 22-year-old woman's body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area in remote northern Wyoming along the border…
Amazon Distribution Center Coming to Twin Cities Suburb
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An Amazon distribution center is coming to a Twin Cities suburb. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Monday that the 517,000-square-foot facility will open in Woodbury late next summer. The center is expected to generate…
Lake Dedicated to Veteran Fishing Trips Receives Large Donation
FINLAND, Minn. - This October marks 30 years since the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay first opened its doors. Since then, hundreds of residents have resided there, experiencing events and opportunities with the…
Midday Update 10-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Eviction Protections Ending for Minnesota Renters
(FOX 9) - When millions of Americans were unable to work because of the COVID-19 shutdown, a ban on evictions went into effect to help those behind on their rent. In Minnesota, those protections end Tuesday. The only exception is…
Morning Update 10-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
