Local Ski Shop is Selling Out Fast
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders have been preparing for winter in more ways than one, and it seems several people got a head start during the summer. Since the pandemic led to more people picking up…
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Minnesota Wild Return to Duluth for Practice Session at Amsoil Arena
DULUTH, Minn. - Tuesday, the UMD Bulldogs hosted a very special guest at Amsoil Arena. The Minnesota Wild were in town for a practice session that was open to the public to allow fans…
Sporting Goods Preparations for Winter Athletic Gear
DULUTH, Minn.- More sporting goods stores are preparing for winter by restocking shelves and organizing their shops. Customers are coming in to Play It Again Sports for skates, hockey sticks, and more. Like other sports…
Knights of Columbus Collects Coats for Kids
DULUTH, Minn.- This year, the Minnesota Knights of Columbus collected more coats than expected to distribute to kids in the Northland. The council has participated in Coats for Kids for nearly six years now, and…
Northland Film School Offers New Film Courses
DULUTH, Minn.- More opportunities are underway for filmmakers, editors, and writers, with three different courses offered through the Northland Film School. “Wherever you go, I think in Northern Minnesota, there’s such a rich kind of…
Vigil For Bereaved Parents Will Be Held At The Duluth Angel Of Hope Statue
DULUTH, Minn. -- This annual vigil brings a sense of peace to those who are silently suffering among us. No parent should ever have to bury their child, but more often than not,…
Minnesota COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits Vaccine-era High
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota’s COVID-19 test positivity rate has soared to 8.3%, the highest mark since the vaccines first rolled out late last year. The seven-day rolling average for the state’s positivity rate continues to climb toward the…
Coroner: Gabby Petito Strangled, Died 3-4 Weeks Before Found
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - A coroner in Wyoming says slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito died as a result of strangulation. The 22-year-old woman's body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area in remote northern Wyoming along the border…
Amazon Distribution Center Coming to Twin Cities Suburb
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An Amazon distribution center is coming to a Twin Cities suburb. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Monday that the 517,000-square-foot facility will open in Woodbury late next summer. The center is expected to generate…
Lake Dedicated to Veteran Fishing Trips Receives Large Donation
FINLAND, Minn. - This October marks 30 years since the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay first opened its doors. Since then, hundreds of residents have resided there, experiencing events and opportunities with the…
Midday Update 10-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Eviction Protections Ending for Minnesota Renters
(FOX 9) - When millions of Americans were unable to work because of the COVID-19 shutdown, a ban on evictions went into effect to help those behind on their rent. In Minnesota, those protections end Tuesday. The only exception is…
Morning Update 10-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Next on FDA’s Agenda: Booster Shots of Moderna, J&J Vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) - With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn. Federal…
No Charges for Task Force Members in Winston Smith Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A central Minnesota prosecutor has decided not to charge two members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force who fatally shot Winston Smith Jr., a Black man, in…
2 Men Charged in St. Paul Bar Shootout That Left 1 Dead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two men have been charged in connection with a weekend shootout at a busy St. Paul bar that left one woman dead and 14 people injured.…
UWS Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day at Medicine Wheel
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The University Of Wisconsin Superior celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day in person again this year by showcasing native culture on the campus's Medicine Wheel and community gathering space. The ceremony featured…
Nursing Shortage Affecting St. Ann's, Lake Superior College's CNA Program
DULUTH, Minn.- While there's been much about pandemic-fueled stress on Minnesota hospitals, the state's long-term care industry is now facing a workforce shortage like no other. Now schools like Lake Superior College are…
Vino with a View: Inside Lutsen's North Shore Winery
LUTSEN, Minn. - When it comes to the birthplace of a good chardonnay or merlot, chances are Minnesota doesn’t come to mind. One business located in Lutsen, however, is looking to change that perception. “Just…
Derek Parendo Resigns as Head Coach of Proctor Football Team
PROCTOR, Minn. - Last week, Derek Parendo submitted his letter of resignation as head coach of the Proctor football team. And Monday night, the Proctor School Board accepted that resignation at their monthly meeting. Parendo has spent nearly 30 years…
St. Louis County Depot Hosting Haunted History Tours
DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Depot has some brand new activities for the Halloween season. For the first time, the depot will host haunted history tours throughout the month of October ending with…
Politicians and Community Leaders Discuss Affordable Child Care
DULUTH, Minn.- Both community and political leaders gathered for a roundtable discussion in Duluth today regarding affordable child care for Northeastern Minnesota. U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Mayor Emily Larson attended the roundtable held at…
Child Care Providers Support New Build Back Better Plan
DULUTH, Minn.- Several local child care providers attended today's child care roundtable in Downtown Duluth to hear about the proposed Build Back Better budget plan. The owner of learning Tree Child Care, Liz Fox, provides…
American Red Cross Experiencing Blood Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. -- The American Red Cross Continues to see a blood shortage. Even though they typically see a rebound in the fall season following a slow summer this year there has been…
Duluth Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- "It was incredible. It was amazing. And this family we have here is just beautiful to watch the mom and the dad intact and teaching their boys the traditional ways,"…
Minnesota Clinic Shooting Brings Premeditated Murder Charge
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota man accused of killing a staff member at a medical clinic and wounding four others during a February shooting is now facing an upgraded murder charge. A grand jury indicted Gregory Ulrich with one…
Gender-Neutral Toy Sections To Be Required in California Stores
(FOX 9) - Large stores in California will be required to create a section for gender-neutral children's toys. Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law Saturday that orders stores with at least 500 employees to maintain gender-neutral sections. The requirement…
Evers Issues Formal Apology for Indian Boarding Schools
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued a formal apology for Wisconsin’s role in Native American boarding schools, joining with leaders from the state’s tribes at…
Midday Update 10-11-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, October 11, 2021. Have a great day!
Northland Native Releasing New Book After Battle With Breast Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - One Northland woman is using this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to reach out to others and share her story of survival, healing, and learning. In 2015, Natalie Zeleznikar was 48…
