MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Solar panel assembly company Heliene is making a $21 million facility expansion with the construction of an additional 68,000 square foot manufacturing facility. State and community leaders, including State Senator David Tomassoni,…
DULUTH, Minn. -- "Definitely getting as many sunshine hours of golfing as humanly possible knock on wood," Duluth Resident, Cameron Maxwell says Within the next few years, golfers could have ability…
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is announcing sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution.” The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Texas, asks…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the agency banned thousands of lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products from…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota schools are seeing increases in weekly coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms across the state. More than 100 facilities from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade reported infections last week. That's according to a weekly COVID-19 report…
(FOX Business) - United Airlines says that more than half its employees who weren't vaccinated last month have gotten their shots since the company announced that vaccines would be required. The…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Superior National Forest is scaling back closures associated with the John Ek and Whelp fires along the Gunflint Trail due to recent rains and moderated fire weather. “Fall weather conditions have moderated the John Ek and…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Winter Village has found a new home for 2021. The popular winter event has been held at the Glensheen Mansion since 2016, but this year it will be moving to the Harbor Driver behind the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is the perfect time of year to get your hands on locally grown, farm-fresh produce and goods. The Lake Superior Harvest Festival will return to Bayfront Festival Park…
DULUTH, Minn. - This week's Cooking Connection takes you to Howard's Que in the Lincoln Park Craft District of Duluth. Owner Howard Ross now operates his business out of the All American Club. Aside…
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has issued updated guidance to help schools and local health departments navigate whether asymptomatic students exposed to a coronavirus-infected student should quarantine at home or stay in school. Unvaccinated but masked students who were less…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, September 9, 2021. Have a great day!
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who spent eight years as lieutenant governor under Scott Walker, has launched her campaign for governor. Kleefisch contrasts herself with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in her…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant has yet to lead to widespread layoffs.…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment “went well.” Klobuchar, 61, tweeted that the cancer was detected during a routine mammogram, and…
DULUTH, Minn. - Live theater is returning to the Spirit of the North Theater inside the Fitger's Complex this weekend with a brand new production. The original 1979 screenplay version of "On Golden Pond" will…
BARNUM, Minn. -- A shortage of bus drivers with the Barnum School District is causing "very real concerns" about not being able to transport student athletes to their games, according to a letter…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-The Judy Garland Museum recently received a big financial boost from an unlikely source. Comedian and HBO host John Oliver opened up applications to museums to apply to get a $10,000 donation. The…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lots of organizations have struggled through the past year, as most of their major annual fundraisers have had to move either virtual, or canceled all together. This year, they are still running into…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- UWS put on a welcome concert outside of the Yellowjacket Union with "Bayside Sounds" featuring GB Leighton. GB Leighton is an American artist and rock band, and listed among Billboard.com's Top 10 Artists…
ISABELLA, Minn. -- Progress is being made outside of Isabella where the Greenwood Fire is nearly 50% contained with minimal open flames. "There's a wet layer about an inch and a half deep,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Similar to several other businesses, school transportation services are facing an employee shortage. Northland schools are back in session, and more bus drivers are needed, especially in the Hermantown School District. The Hermantown…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It is the first day back for University of Wisconsin Superior students, and the campus is full of students and faculty for in-person classes. Last semester, classes were partially online and in person,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown High School science teacher was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer this past July. Students and teachers, including his son, are coming together to raise money for the teacher’s family. Tony…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. According to police, 34-year-old Raechelle Monique Long Elk was last seen in the Duluth area on Friday, September 3, 2021. Long Elk…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will host a closed indoor Remembrance Ceremony this Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members of the Duluth Police and Fire Departments will join Mayor Emily Larson, Fire…
DULUTH, Minn. - City of Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The breaks were reported just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The first break is located on the 3100 block of…
CLOQUET, Minn. - Councilors in Cloquet passed a resolution Tuesday to restrict non-essential water usage in the city due to ongoing drought conditions. With 78 percent of Minnesota now experiencing at least severe drought, the Minnesota DNR has determined that…
