Halloween Marks 30th Anniversary of 1991 Blizzard
DULUTH, Minn. -- Weather forecasters are looking back at an even more scary holiday as Sunday marks 30 years since the 1991 blizzard in Minnesota. The storm dumped over 30 inches…
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Vintage Hideaway Market Brings Out Christmas Decor
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? One local shop in Hermantown doesn't think so. Vintage Hideaway Market has already set out a variety of Christmas items…
Lakewood Elementary Students Participate in Halloween Parade
DULUTH, Minn. -- Little ghouls and fairies paraded around Lakewood Elementary School in Duluth for their annual Halloween parade. With more than 200 students in the school, most of them were dressed up…
FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size doses on Friday. But there's one more regulatory hurdle. Next week, advisers…
Queen Elizabeth II Advised To Rest for 2 Weeks
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks, accepting doctors’ advice to cut back on her busy schedule, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The 95-year-old monarch can continue to undertake light,…
Spooktacular Fun Planned in Superior This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Calling all ghosts and goblins! If you're looking for spooktacular fun, head to the City of Superior this weekend. The annual Superior Spooktacular celebration begins Friday at 3 p.m. with Trick-or-Treating…
Midday Update 10-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 29, 2021. Have a great day!
Eyes On The Prize: Archery Courses Offered at Chalstrom's Range
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama channels his inner Robin Hood at Chalstrom's archery range - minus the bycocket and tunic. The knowledgeable and helpful staff was able to get…
Morning Update 10-29-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, October 29, 2021. Have a great day!
Judge Says Man Unfit for Trial, Cites Energy Drink Testimony
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge said a Minnesota man accused of killing three family members with a wrench is mentally incompetent to stand trial, citing testimony from doctors about his schizophrenia intensified by his consumption of energy drinks. David Ekers,…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Congdon Park
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a water main break in the Congdon Park neighborhood. The break was reported Tuesday morning and is located on the 300 block of Pinewood Lane. City officials say…
28-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Street In Hibbing
HIBBING, Minn. -- A 28-year-old man from Hibbing died on Thursday evening after he was hit by a small SUV while crossing a street in the city, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. An 18-year-old man, also a Hibbing resident,…
Trick Or Treat At Fairlawn Mansion
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Fairlawn Mansion in Superior opened its front doors for a Halloween trick or treat event Thursday and Friday. Kids and families can go up the front steps and…
Duluth East Performs Freaky Friday Through Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth East is showcasing its first all in-person theater production, starting Thursday and through the weekend. The cast is performing Disney’s Freaky Friday, which has been in the works since auditions…
Lights On Afterschool Highlights Programs Who Help Beyond The Classroom
DULUTH, Minn. -- An after school program collaboration between Duluth Public Schools and the YMCA has been around since 2012, but Thursday, one of these programs took a chance to recognize the importance of…
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…
Costco Hosts Grand Opening In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- "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…
