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Northland Newborns 10-21-21

In this week's Northland Newborns, we're introducing you to Marshall Thomas Prigge, born earlier this year! Looks like he's loving fall! If you have an adorable baby you'd love to show off, visit…

Noor Faces New Sentence in Death of 911 Caller

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report that she heard a possible rape happening behind her…

Starbase Receives $25,000 Grant From New Partner

DULUTH, Minn. -- Starbase Minnesota-Duluth is excited to receive a $25,000 grant Wednesday from Enbridge Fueling Futures. Starbase is a non profit education organization that specializes in teaching area 5th graders in various branches…

St. Luke's Raises Awareness During 'Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month'

DULUTH, Minn. - The birthing center at St. Luke's in Duluth is looking to remind grieving parents they are not alone during this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show…

Sun Country Ready For Take Off Come December

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth International Airport is getting excited as they are closer to launching their Sun Country Airline which offers direct flights to two new and warm destinations starting in December. Sun…

Duluth Reminds Public of Snow Emergency Routes With Winter Approaching

DULUTH, Minn. -- The snow isn't here yet, but the cities of Duluth and Superior are in snow-prepping mode right now, and they're sending out a few reminders for the community to be aware…

'Visit Duluth' Board Agrees To Much Smaller Sales Role With City

DULUTH, Minn. - Visit Duluth -- the city's top marketing arm since 1935 -- has agreed to a much smaller role with the city so it isn’t dissolved altogether. This comes after the city council recently approved a 2022 tourism…

Union Gospel Mission Hosts Jacket Giveaway

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's Union Gospel Mission held their annual jacket giveaway earlier today. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the food shelf closed off their indoor rooms from the public but continued to serve hot…

The Depot Welcomes Kids to Ojibwe Storytime

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Louis County Historical Society began its weekly Ojibwe storytime today at the Depot in Duluth. The museum's Ojibwe gallery is currently closed for renovations, and Depot organizers want to continue educating…

Duluth Firefighters Train in Old Seaway Hotel

DULUTH, Minn.- For several months, the Duluth Fire Department used the old Seaway Hotel building in Lincoln Park to conduct hands-on training. Multiple fire grounds survival training sessions were held in the old Esmund building…

Truck Drivers Seeing Workforce Shortage

DULUTH, Minn. -- Technical Fields at Lake Superior College are going strong as several industries in the area and across the country are experiencing a workforce shortage. Specifically, the truck driving course…

Local Appliance Stores Still Experiencing Supply Shortage

DULUTH, Minn. -- Businesses in the area are continuing to see a supply chain shortage with not being able to get certain products in a timely manner, or not at all. "This all-new…

Unvaccinated Minnesotans 30x More Likely To Die From COVID

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says unvaccinated Minnesotans are 15 times more likely to require hospitalization for COVID-19 and 30 times more likely to die from the disease than unvaccinated residents. The commissioner gave those figures Wednesday as…

Proctor Police Department: Football 'Misconduct' Investigation Nearing Completion

PROCTOR, Minn. - The Proctor Police Department says the investigation into the football "misconduct" allegations is nearing completion. On Wednesday, City Administrator Jess Rich released a statement on behalf of the Proctor Police Department which reads in full: "The Proctor…

FDA OKs Mixing COVID Vaccines; Backs Moderna, J&J Boosters

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one…

Gov. Walz Announces More COVID Rapid Testing Sites Across Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Wednesday Governor Walz's office announced more COVID-19 rapid testing sites will be added in the coming weeks across Minnesota, including Duluth and Hibbing. Beginning Friday the current COVID testing site located at the Duluth Entertainment…

FBI: Items Linked to Brian Laundrie Found in Florida Park

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The FBI and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie have been found in a Florida wilderness park as the search…

St. Luke's Birthing Center Reminds Grieving Parents They're Not Alone

DULUTH, Minn. - Many parents who are grieving the loss of an infant feel like they are alone and don't have anyone who understands what they are going through. During the National Pregnancy…

MN DOC Searching for Missing Man on Intensive Supervised Release

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Corrections is searching for a Minnesota man recently released from prison on Intensive Supervised Release who is now missing. According to a recent news release, 56-year-old Daryl Brian Quagon left his home…

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

SUPERIOR, Wis. - October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and there's no better way to celebrate than by bringing home a furry friend from your local shelter. The Humane Society of Douglas…

Midday Update 10-20-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Biden Administration Delivers Serious Blow to Proposed Twin Metals Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…