WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week, a sign that the highly contagious delta variant may be slowing the job market’s recovery. The Labor Department said Thursday that claims were…
DULUTH, Minn. - After more than a year of delays, the city of Duluth is about to start its plastic bag fee. The 5-cent fee will take effect Oct. 15 for places like grocery stores and retailers. The fee per…
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth is encouraging homeowners to explore ways to cut down on energy use this winter, as prices for natural gas are up more than 180-percent over last year…
DULUTH, Minn. - There was a moment in history Wednesday as longtime St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin passed the torch to the county’s next leader in prosecution and justice – Kim Maki. Dozens…
DULUTH, Minn. -- There's nothing quite as peaceful as watching the sun set in the evening, and UMD's rec program is offering a way for everyone to enjoy it in a unique way. The UMD…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior Art Glass is hosting their seasonal glass blowing event all throughout October. The shop is hosting a design your own glass pumpkin event. Organizers say, the 30-minute class is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today is National Coffee Day, and coffee shops across the Northland keep busy with their regular coffee drinkers. Every day is National Coffee Day for Amity Coffee on Superior Street. The family-owned coffee…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Students at Lake Superior College were out of class today to celebrate their success. It was the first time the college has had an event of this size since early 2020.…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Union members stood in solidarity outside of Duluth City Hall this afternoon in support of each other. This comes on the heels of the city's proposed "Safer Duluth For All" budget…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Douglas County Public Health makes the Pfizer booster shot available for eligible persons with a new vaccine clinic. The Community Vaccine Clinic is located in the Yellowjacket Union on the University of Wisconsin…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Luke’s is partnering with CHUM in bringing stable housing to Duluth seniors who are experiencing homelessness. Earlier this year, CHUM began leasing the first floor of the St. Francis apartments and what…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- After first becoming operational in the late 1960s the line 3 pipeline began to deteriorate over time. Now Enbridge is close to opening its replacement pipeline having made the new pipe twice…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge has suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years. Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny agreed Wednesday…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth says contractors have completed the work to begin the fifth phase of the Lakewalk Reconstruction Project. The sections of the Lakewalk that had been temporarily closed earlier this…
DULUTH, Minn. - The five-cent plastic bag fee will go into effect on October 15 in Duluth. According to a recent news release, retailers will charge the five-cent fee for each plastic carryout bag which will be reflected on their…
PROCTOR, Minn. - In an e-mail sent out to parents, the Proctor School District has announced that they are cancelling the remainder of the Rails football season. The e-mail said the decision was made to enable the district "to do…
(FOX BUSINESS) - Some U.S. Postal Service mail will now take even longer to be delivered – and cost you more. Starting Oct. 1, the USPS is implementing new service standards for its first-class mail and periodicals, which will increase…
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot. Amazon’s version, called Astro, doesn’t cook or clean like the animated…
(FOX ) - Fans of the original Skittles flavors can rejoice because lime is back. The green-colored candy in a Skittles will no longer taste like a crisp green apple, but will instead be back to its citrusy glory. Mars…
MADISON, Wis. - The state of Wisconsin has entered into a nearly $17 million, multi-year contract with software development company Flexion to update the antiquated system for paying unemployment claims that was overwhelmed last year during the start of the…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) - Dollar Tree, the national chain of stores that promises everything for a buck, will begin introducing items on its shelves that will exceed $1. The company said this…
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (AP) - Federal aviation officials say three people have died in the crash of a small plane in northern Wisconsin. National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Keith Holloway says the information about the three fatalities comes from local…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Catalyst Content Festival first moved to Duluth back in 2019, welcoming dozens of content creators to the Northland from all across the globe. It had to be sidelined and…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge announced Wednesday that the upgrade and expansion of its Line 3 pipeline across Minnesota is complete and will become operational on Friday. The Canadian-based company’s President and CEO…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly 200 Minnesota health workers are suing their employers to block a pending requirement that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk getting fired. The lawsuit was filed in federal court late Monday against federal officials and…
PROCTOR, Minn.- At a demonstration Tuesday, concerned parents and community members said the Proctor High School administration should do more in their handling of recent criminal misconduct allegations against members of the Rails…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - As summer winds down and fall settles in across the region, local businesses along the North Shore are thankful for a final push before snow begins the fly. “Nice cool…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth needs your help to fill 13 openings on various boards and commissions. Leadership from Duluth says these positions are important as they not only allow people to share their…
