ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud has the largest outbreak of coronavirus cases in the state’s prison system in months. According to corrections officials, 242 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. That’s nearly a…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 18, 2021. Have a great day!
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, November 18, 2021. Have a great day!
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was to move into the third day of deliberations Thursday, even as its request to re-watch video in the case sparked another bid from his attorneys for a mistrial. Kyle…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the seventh straight week to a pandemic low of 268,000. U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday.…
Federal charges have now been filed against a Superior man who is accused of a wild and dangerous crime spree through the Twin Ports. Cody Walker-Nelson, 30, is federally charged with attempted bank robbery…
DULUTH, Minn.- Someone new is at the helm of Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, and he's a familiar face when it comes to educating people about the Northland's history. Dustin Heckman has just started as…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cases of COVID-19 have shut down a theatre production in Superior after just one live performance and weeks of rehearsals. In a story on FOX 21 last week, the cast and crew…
WISCONSIN -- On Wednesday, Wisconsin leaders had a virtual meeting to talk about how COVID is spreading in the state, which is seeing almost 3,000 new cases per day. You can see the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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.…
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…
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!
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…
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
