WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says an agreement has been reached with Republicans to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December. That temporarily averts a debt crisis. Schumer made the…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, October 7, 2021.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend a new law that has banned most abortions in the state since September. The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman freezes, for now, the strict abortion…
(AP) - Pfizer is asking the U.S. government to allow the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11. If regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks. Pfizer already had announced that a lower…
DULUTH, Minn. -- For the past two years, while businesses have responded and adjusted to covid, one local and traditional business has still proven to be a fan favorite. The Portland Malt Shoppe on East…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Not only is it the prime time of year to see the fall colors, but a few might not know that it is also the prime time of year to see thousands…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Local hospitals are now losing some of their employees over their vaccine requirements. It's a small percentage for Essentia Health and St. Luke's, but both will have to work through some resignations…
DULUTH, Minn.- Boo at the Zoo is making its return to the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth with an extra-large addition. The pumpkin made its arrival just in time for Boo at the Zoo's kick-off…
DULUTH, Minn.- College of St. Scholastica students are participating in the school's 22nd annual Community Day, where students volunteer to help the community. "The mission of the college is to provide opportunities for our students…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Spooky things are going on in Superior all throughout the month. Several homes and businesses throughout the city have signed up for the free event called "haunt your house." It's all…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Car dealerships are still feeling the effects of the pandemic as a shortage of microchips continues. A semi-conductor is a computer chip in the vehicle that helps run its run all the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles leaders have voted to enact one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates. The sweeping measure requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms, and even a Lakers game. The City Council…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday denied former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to have a public defender represent him as he appeals his murder conviction and sentence in the death of George Floyd. The state’s…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Police in Texas have arrested a student suspected of opening fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school, leaving four people injured. Police say 18-year-old Timothy…
HIXTON, Wis. (FOX 9) - Officials are clearing the scene after a semitruck hauling Leinenkugel's beer crashed Wednesday morning near Hixton, Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, at about 9:15 a.m., authorities responded to a rollover crash involving…
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Following last week's announcement that Rock Ridge schools would be implementing a mask mandate for all students, staff, and visitors a group of parents has responded by filing a lawsuit against the district on Monday. The group…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
DULUTH, Minn. - The Target Corporation has submitted a development application for an expansion and remodel project for the Duluth Target location. According to the application submitted to the Planning Commission, the Target store…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A Dallas-area school district said Wednesday that law enforcement was responding to reports of an “active shooter situation” at a high school. The Mansfield Independent School District said in a news release that Timberview High School…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Giant Pumpkin featured annually at the popular Boo at the Zoo event arrived Wednesday morning at the Lake Superior Zoo. Local gardener Danny Tanner provided the colossal pumpkin to the zoo which was placed on the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Pets in distress. It often happens when a fire breaks out, or during traffic emergencies. Now thanks to a partnership between the Duluth Fire Department and Duluth Veterinary Hospital, local…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
DETROIT (AP) - Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s airbag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin. The recall is in addition to one from November of 2020, which was done…
DULUTH/SUPERIOR- A wild day Friday in the Northland, as police charged Cody Lee Walker-Nelson, 30 with 21 counts in a day-long crime spree leading to a six-hour standoff. According to court documents, the…
DULUTH, Minn.- It's Fire Prevention Week, and the American Red Cross is reminding Northlanders about resources they offer to help stop house fires. The Red Cross gives out free smoke detectors and home installations…
DULUTH, Minn.- Students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary School in Duluth got to try out some cool science experiments with the help of some college kids. Dozens of general chemistry students from the College of St.…
LUTSEN, Minn. - By now, many of the maple leaves have fallen at Lutsen Mountains, making way for the thick birch and aspen forests to glow for a few more weeks. “We spend all summer…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Glensheen Mansion is preparing for the spooky season with a new theme for its daily scavenger hunt. Aside from the historical site’s weekly events, as of October 1, they are officially set…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, the CHUM Food Bank was asking for the public's help in completing its goal to provide 300 Thanksgiving meals, and although they still need donations, they just received a large donation…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior College held their second annual flu shot clinic Tuesday morning. The organization Lead MN is partnered with Hennepin Healthcare to get students the flu vaccine at the college.…
