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Duluth Consignment Shop Stocked With Winter Apparel

DULUTH, Minn. - With the weather turning cooler, a Duluth consignment shop has ditched its summer items for winter apparel. The Great Lakes Gear Exchange on East 4th Street has more than 1,600 consigners with…

Outfitters Preparing for Winter Camping

ELY, Minn. -- Camping became more popular as people changed up their hobbies and habits during the pandemic, and that includes even camping in the cold. The Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely is one…

Zup's Opens In New Location

ELY, Minn. -- Folks in one part of the Northland have a brand new option for buying groceries. After closing their old location in mid-October, Zup's has now officially opened a new store in Ely…

The DECC is Installing a New Ice Plant

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is making some changes to the North Pioneer Hall refrigeration room, not long after an ammonia leak shut down the facility for a couple of days this past…

Visit Duluth Launches New Tourism Website

DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth on Wednesday announced the launch of its new website. The group says the newly launched site shows Duluth as a premier vacation, outdoor, convention, and destination spot while also highlighting helpful information for visitors to…

Twin Metals to Appeal Federal Decision on Proposed Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Twin Metals says it will appeal a federal decision that dealt a serious blow to its proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Last week, the Biden administration ordered a mineral withdrawal study that could lead to a…

Fire Crews Respond to Home Fire, Explosion Near Tower

  GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Fire crews responded to the scene of a potential home explosion and subsequent fire in Greenwood Township near Tower Wednesday morning. According to the Northland FireWire Facebook page, the fire was reported around 9:40…

Midday Update 10-27-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Morning Update 10-27-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Wildcat Sanctuary Helps Severely Injured 'Whistling Cat'

SANDSTONE, Minn. - On Wednesday the Wildcat Sanctuary, typically known for rescuing lions and tigers, said it was stepping in to help Rocket, a 4-pound tabby cat suffering from breathing issues. The nonprofit says the "whistling cat" was injured by…

Wisconsin Lawmakers To Send Anti-abortion Bills to Governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly is poised to give final approval to a package of anti-abortion bills that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is all but certain to veto. Final approval on Wednesday of the bills designed the…

Chester Bowl Gearing Up for Winter Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- As the warm weather winds down ski hills in the area are making the transition to their winter season. "The winter transition really happens at the end of spring we start…

Twin Ports Breweries Experience Aluminum Delays

DULUTH, Minn. -- Some breweries in the area are being affected by the shipping delays we’re seeing across the country. Hoops Brewing in Duluth had to close a few times last year during the pandemic,…

Therapy Dogs Help UWS Students After Midterms

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin Superior offered a special type of study break to students at the Jim Dan Hill Library today. UWS students finished their midterm exams last week, and local therapy…

Superior Meats Prepares for Thanksgiving Shoppers

DULUTH, Minn.- The Thanksgiving season is approaching quickly, and local grocers prepare for holiday food shoppers. Superior Meats should be receiving their holiday season turkeys and hams any week now, encouraging people to come in…

FDA Advisers Back Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Young Kids

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children. The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the U.S. closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11. The FDA…

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