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'Heaven On Earth Wellness Spa' On Central Entrance

DULUTH, Minn. -- A new modernized day spa has opened in Duluth that prides itself on using non toxic products for all. 'Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa' is located on the 300 block of…

Covid-19 Cases On The Rise In Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. -- Wednesday morning drew in some alarming news to Essentia hospitals across the Midwest. Even though Michigan is the leading state in new covid cases, Minnesota is right behind after holding the number…

Johnson’s Bakery Prepping for Thanksgiving

DULUTH, Minn. -- The countdown is on for Thanksgiving. It's also one of the busiest holidays of the year for bakeries, and one in Duluth one is getting its desserts ready for those who…

'Pure Hockey' Chain Acquires Duluth Hockey Company

DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime local store Duluth Hockey Company is now under new, corporate ownership -- and they say it's allowed them to score big in the inventory they offer to the Northland's hockey…

Second Harvest Hosting Annual 'Give to the Max' Day Thursday

DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest is holding its annual "give to the max" day on Thursday Those who donate will have their contribution matched up to $10,000 from the catholic charities bureau of the…

Duluth Arts Community Seeking Artwork for Exhibit

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth International Airport is looking to add more vibrant color to its property with locally-made artwork. The exhibit would rotate out pieces with one or two exhibits every year.…

Defense Department Helping to Relieve Two Minnesota Hospitals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz says the Department of Defense will send medical teams to two major Minnesota hospitals to relieve doctors and nurses who are swamped by a growing wave of COVID-19 patients. The teams, each comprising 22…

Midday Update 11-17-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Have a great day!

Lake Superior Zoo Decking the Halls for First-Ever Light Display

DULUTH, Minn. - This holiday season the Lake Superior Zoo is going big and bright. Staff is currently decking the grounds of the zoo with six specialty animal inflatables that are "gigantic". "We're…

Morning Update 11-17-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Rittenhouse Jurors Return for Day 2 of Deliberations

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Jurors weighing charges against Kyle Rittenhouse returned Wednesday for the second day of deliberations in his murder trial. Jurors met for a full day Tuesday with no quick verdict after two weeks of testimony in which…

US Overdose Deaths Topped 100,000 in One Year, Officials Say

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say an estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year. That's a total the nation has never seen. Experts say it's tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug…

Historic St. Louis County Jailhouse Sold, Being Converted Into Apartments

DULUTH, Minn.-The historic St. Louis County Jailhouse in Downtown Duluth is getting new life as mixed-rate apartments, after 10 years of trying to put the vacant building to use. This October, the building on…

Surge of COVID Patients, Lack of ICU Beds Impacting Smaller Rural Hospitals

TWO HARBORS/ CLOQUET, Minn.- Hospitals in small rural towns are echoing more intensely the issues overwhelming larger city facilities -- more COVID patients filling beds, and fatigue at battling a pandemic for close to…

Ruth House Reopens in Superior as Cold Temps Settle In

SUPERIOR, Wis. - With temperatures overnight dipping to 30 degrees and colder, the Ruth House in Superior has reopened its doors for those in need of a warm, safe place to stay. Check-in time…

Ski Hut Prepping for Winter Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- "Cross country skis, snowshoes, alpine skis and snowboards as well as all the equipment you would need to go along with those activities," Ski Hut Owner, Dave Neustel says. "Typically the…

UMD Undergrad Students Showcase Research Projects

DULUTH, Minn. - A group of UMD undergraduate students had the chance to showcase their recent research projects to the public today. The Undergraduate Research and Artistic Showcase takes place each November and April. Students…

Superior 8th District Councilor Explains Reason For Resignation

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- After nearly five years as a Superior city councilor, Craig Sutherland will have his last council meeting Tuesday evening. Sutherland tells FOX 21 he's resigning from the 8th District at the end…

Superior Chamber & Visitor Bureau Receives Large Grant

SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently awarded $15 million in grants to local tourism organizations. The Superior-Douglas County Visitor Bureau will be receiving more than $135,000. The bureau is one of…

Sporting Goods Stores Gearing Up for Ice Fishing Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- A lot of people are ready to see the lakes freeze over, and that includes those at sporting goods stores selling ice fishing gear. Over at Marine General, they have…

Minnesota Ready To Allow COVID-19 Boosters for All Adults

MINNEAPOLIS - Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says Minnesota officials are so alarmed about the continued surge in COVID-19 cases that they're ready to start allowing vaccine booster shots for all adults by the end of the week if the federal…

Air Travel in Wisconsin Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin airports are returning to pre-pandemic traffic levels as the busy holiday season gets underway. Dane County Regional Airport has seen traffic increase every month this year since the COVID-19 vaccine became widely available. At Milwaukee…

Hundreds of Minnesota Officers, Agents Getting Body Cameras

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Hundreds of state law enforcement officers in Minnesota will soon be outfitted with new body cameras to record everything from traffic stops to civil disturbances. More than 600 Minnesota State Patrol troopers, nearly 200 Department of…