Twisting Through the Trees on Spirit Mountain's Alpine Coaster
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's Arman Rahman gives the Timber Twister at Spirit Mountain a try for the first time. Click here for tickets and more information.
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Extra COVID Vaccine OK’D for Those With Weak Immune Systems
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus. The announcement Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration…
P&R Companies Celebrates Opening of Central Flats, Announces Next Project in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - P&R Companies celebrated the opening of its Central Flats mixed-use apartment complex Thursday evening in Superior. “It’s wonderful to finally celebrate the completion of Central Flats,” said Megan Holsclaw, Operations…
Motorcycle vs. Cargo Box Truck Crash in Superior Leaves One Dead, One in Critical Condition
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A 58-year-old man is dead and a 15-year-old was left in critical condition following a crash in Superior Thursday afternoon. According to the Superior Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Broadway Street…
Morning Update 8-13-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, August 13, 2021. Have a great weekend!
Minneapolis-Based GOP Operative Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charges
MINNEAPOLIS - A Republican political operative has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota and now faces five counts of sex trafficking of a minor, a count of conspiracy to commit…
27 People Aboard Carnival Cruise Test Positive for COVID-19
BELIZE CITY (AP) — Twenty-seven people aboard a Carnival cruise tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week, according to the Belize Tourism Board. The positive cases were among 26 crew members…
St. Louis County Rescue Squad Continuing Search for Missing Man on Sand Lake
BRITT AREA, Minn. - On Thursday around 4 p.m. the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Rescue Squad responded to Sand Lake in the Britt area just north of Virginia for a water emergency. A man identified as Philip Poulose,…
Mayor Larson Provides Detailed Response To Critics Of Plan To Outsource Duluth's Tourism Marketing
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Mayor Emily Larson addressed city councilors at Thursday night’s agenda meeting -- three days after announcing her plan to outsource the city's 2022 marketing contract and no longer use…
St. Luke's, Essentia Health Reporting Steady Rise in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health and St. Luke's are both reporting a steady increase in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. In both facilities, patients are coming in after being diagnosed with the more transmissible Delta…
ECUMEN Lakeshore Battles Employee Shortage
DULUTH, Minn.- Hiring employees continues to be a challenge for many businesses in the Northland. That's why places like ECUMEN Lakeshore senior living are holding special recruiting events to fill open work positions. Today’s all…
Hibbing School Unveils New Playground
HIBBING, Minn. -- Hibbing community members came together today to celebrate a new inclusive playground at the Greenhaven Elementary School. The K through second grade classes hosted the grand opening of their new playground on…
Protest Against Vaccine Requirement Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-As more and more organizations are requiring their employees to get vaccinated, including at local hospitals, there has been some pushback in the Northland. Earlier today a group of locals were gathered at the…
The Duluth Children's Museum Returns with New Exhibits
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Children's Museum in Lincoln Park, is welcoming kids and families to their grand reopening this Saturday. "So this is huge for us as an organization," said CEO and President of the…
Law Enforcement Paws Take to the Field for Operation K-9
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The community was able to get a front-row seat to the amazing talents and skills of the Northland's top dogs, who showed how they help serve and protect at this year's Operation…
Lake Superior Community Health Center Celebrates Health Center Week with Block Party
DULUTH, Minn.- It's National Health Center Week, and the Lake Superior Community Health Center partied outside to celebrate. Along with free produce from Second Harvest Food Bank, games, and music, the block party…
UWS to Start School Year Masked Up as COVID Concerns Grow Again
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As stronger efforts continue nationwide to combat the spread of the Delta Variant and fight low vaccination rates, the University Of Wisconsin-Superior is joining the growing list of Northland colleges requiring people…
Britney Spears’ Father to Step Down From Conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Several reports say Britney Spears’ father has agreed to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years. Outlets including celebrity website TMZ and CNN reported that James Spears filed…
UW Health to Study COVID Vaccine Effects in Children
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - UW Health will participate in a study of the effects of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in young children. The Wisconsin State Journal reports UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison will be one of about 100…
Black Water Lounge to Reopen in Early 2022
DULUTH, Minn. - Black Water Lounge will be reopening in early 2022. The restaurant and bar made the announcement of their reopening in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon. Black Water announced…
Suspects in East Hillside Shooting Formally Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - The suspects arrested in Tuesday's East Hillside drive-by shooting have now been formally charged. According to court records, the alleged shooter, 21-year-old Kewon Dunn, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, drive-by shooting, and felon convicted crime…
Over Abundance of Garden Fresh Tomatoes? Try This!
Recipe: Tomatoes - smaller ones work best Salt and Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh Basil or other herbs Cut tomatoes in half, place on parchment-lined sheet pans. Spray or brush with olive oil…
Midday Update 8-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day!
Minnesota Hits 70% Mark for 1st Vaccinations for 16 and up
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota has reached the milestone of vaccinating 70% of its population age 16 and older with at least one dose against GOVID-19. Gov. Tim Walz credits a recent rise in vaccination rates amid concerns over…
Two Harbors Art Fair Celebrates 27th Year as a Summer Tradition
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The Two Harbors Art Fair, also known as Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair, is taking place Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15. This year, organizers…
UW-Superior to Require Masks for All Students, Employees
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin Superior announced Thursday that it will require all students and staff to wear a face mask in all indoor spaces and facilities, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Monday, August 16. “We are striving…
Morning Update 8-12-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Chief Meteorologist Sam Gabrielli for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 12, 2021. Have a great day!
HHS Joins Vaccine Trend, Orders Shots for Its Health Workers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal Department of Health and Human Services is requiring employees who provide care for patients to get their COVID-19 shots. Thursday's order from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will affect more than 25,000 clinicians, researchers, contractors, trainees,…
UPDATE: Driver And Passenger Both Die After Pickup Truck Goes Into St. Louis River
UPDATE: CLOQUET, Minn. - The man who was driving and the woman who was a passenger in a pickup truck that went into the St. Louis River on Tuesday have both died, according to Minnesota State Patrol. The driver was…
US Jobless Claims Near Pandemic Low as Economy Strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and…
