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UMD Hosts Flu Shot Clinic

DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD hosted their first flu shot clinic of the season today for students and staff. Roughly 300 staff signed up to receive the vaccine. The campus was equipped to take…

Agriculture Committee Gives Drought Update

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota leaders in agriculture gathered Tuesday morning to talk about the recent droughts regions across the state have experienced. We are now hearing the impact of farmers as about 90%…

Parks Department Releases 'Essential Spaces Plan'

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department started a ten-year planning process this summer. Now they are asking for the public’s feedback. The plan, called the essential spaces plan, is geared toward…

UMD Introduces Robots to Assist in Nursing Homes

DULUTH, Minn. -- UMD's robotics program is helping nursing homes in the area get the quality care they need while also helping facilities experiencing staffing shortages. Monarch healthcare bought these robots to help…

Winter Heating Bills Set to Jump as Inflation Hits Home

NEW YORK (AP) - With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas, and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared to last winter. Nearly half…

Minnesota Zoo searches for lost owl

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Zoo is searching for a lost owl. KFGO reported Wednesday that Gladys, the zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, flew off during a routine exercise and…

Plow Drivers Gear Up for Winter Season

DULUTH, Minn. -- The winter season is getting closer. That's why a group of maintenance operations workers in Duluth spent Tuesday getting some special training to help make sure they are ready for…

Midday Update 10-13-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Have a great day!

Judge Won’t Block Vaccine Mandate for Minnesota Workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge won’t block a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for scores of Minnesota health care workers, at least for now. Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers filed a lawsuit in September challenging the requirement from…

Morning Update 10-13-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Have a great day!

US To Reopen Land Borders in November for Fully Vaccinated

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says the U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic. International visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vehicle, rail,…

Volunteers 'Desperately' Needed For Bentleyville Setup

DULUTH, Minn. - America's largest free walk-thru Christmas light display, Bentleyville Tour of Lights, is facing a serious lack of volunteers to get everything set up. Owner Nathan Bentley said volunteers are "desperately" needed every…

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