YMCA Hosts Back to School Resource Fair
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Harbor Highlands YMCA held their annual back to school fair this evening, preparing and supplying kids with the materials they might need before the year starts. There were multiple tables…
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Duluth Schools In-Person: Masks on
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Duluth public schools prepare for the 5-day, in-person instruction this academic year, Superintendent John Magas talks about why the mask requirements for students age 2 and older will be beneficial…
U.S. Forest Service: BWCA Closure Extended Through Friday, Sept. 3
ELY, Minn. - the U.S. Forest Service is extending its closure of the BWCA through at least Friday, September 3rd. All permits and reservations have been canceled and refunded. According to the Forest Service,…
Facebook Page Created to Help Displaced Pets from Fires in Northeastern Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - Pets, and livestock are also living in the path of the Greenwood fire and others burning in Northeastern Minnesota. Now a group of local animal lovers and veterinarians is looking to…
American Red Cross Blood Drive at AMSOIL
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross hosts a two-day blood drive event sponsored by Bentleyville and Bent Paddle Brewing. The blood drive welcomes donors to sign-up or walks into AMSOIL Arena to give blood today…
University of Minnesota Duluth Welcomes Students
DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth students started welcome week festivities by moving back to campus. Lines of cars full of first-year students and parents were wrapped around the campus, waiting to be checked into…
Firefighters Continue Battling Greenwood Fire
ISABELLA, Minn. -- On Wednesday more than 400 firefighters on the ground were busy conducting several defensive operations with the help of air resources. One of the main goals is helping to reduce burnable…
Fire on Michigan's Remote Isle Royale 15 Percent Contained
ISLE ROYAL, Mich. (AP) - An official says a wildfire on Michigan’s remote Isle Royale has been about 15% percent contained and crews have saved some historic cabins from encroaching flames. The fire began Aug. 10, apparently sparked by a…
Wisconsin Man Charged in Parents’ Killing and Dismemberment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man accused of killing and dismembering his father has been charged with committing the same crimes against his mother. The new charges brought Wednesday against 23-year-old Chandler Halderson means he now faces two counts…
Delta Will Charge Unvaccinated Employees $200 per Month
(AP) -Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 a month if they fail to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a policy the airline’s top executive says is necessary because…
Midday Update 8-25-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!
Greenwood Fire Update: Fire Grows to Over 21,000 Acres
ISABELLA, Minn. - Officials say the Greenwood fire grew to 21,720 acres Wednesday with suppression operations expanding to the east and south. Wednesday's weather is expected to be favorable for firing operations with lights winds, lower temperatures, and relative humidity…
Lake Superior Zoo Fundraising for Purchase of Advanced Medical Equipment
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to taking take of lions, tigers, bears, reptiles, and more, the medical bills add up quickly. That's why the Lake Superior Zoo continues to ask for…
Get a COVID Shot at State Fair, Walk Away With $100 Reward
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at the State Fair can walk away with a $100 Visa gift card. Gov. Tim Walz announced the State Fair edition of the state’s $100 reward program…
Morning Update 8-25-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama provide an update on news and weather making headlines Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Have a great day!
Minnesota Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Line 3 Opponents
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline, letting stand a key decision by independent regulators to allow construction to proceed. The state’s highest court declined…
Superior National Forest Closes National Forest Lands Along Upper Gunflint Trail
DULUTH, Minn. - On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it is closing the Superior National Forest lands along the upper portion of the Gunflint Trail due to ongoing fires and limited availability of firefighting resources. This closure includes all…
Closure of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Extended Because of Fires
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - U.S. Forest Service officials have extended the closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as Minnesota’s largest wildfire doubled in size. The Greenwood fire burning…
Glensheen's 'Concerts on the Pier' Providing Much Needed Relaxation for Visitors
DULUTH, Minn. - It’s a midweek break loved and enjoyed by many locals and visitors in the Northland. Concerts on the Pier at Glensheen Mansion have hundreds enjoying the great outdoors this summer. It’s an…
Gannucci's Liquidation Auction Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn.-The famous Gannucci’s Italian Market and Restaurant will be hosting a full business liquidation sale Wednesday. The auction includes everything from food to coolers, and even items from the old Jade Fountain which is…
Wildfires Continue to Destroy Forest, Evacuation Sites Prepare for those Escaping
BABBITT, Minn.-- The Greenwood fire is still burning through the Northland, and shows no signs of stopping any time soon as dry weather conditions continue. The Red Cross evacuation site in Finland packed up…
Duluth School Dist. To Mask Up For Full In-Person Learning
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth School District confirmed its back-to-school plans Tuesday evening that include students learning in-person five days a week and students 2 and older wearing masks. The mask requirement also includes all school employees and guests. The…
Essentia Vision Northland Project Celebrating Well-Balanced Workforce
DULUTH, Minn. - The Essentia Health Vision Northland Project is celebrating two milestones. The new, $900 million state-of-the-art facility is now approximately 40 percent complete. Another accomplishment resides within the workforce behind the project. According…
Army Corps Begin Vessel Yard Pier Repairs
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Army Corps of Engineers began the repair of a portion of their Piers at the southern vessel yard Tuesday morning. Crews were mobilizing equipment to replace one of the…
City of Duluth Hosts Back to School Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- More than 500 people stopped by the DECC for a city-sponsored back-to-school event and community resource fair. The free event was all about getting community resources into the hands of…
Babbitt Evacuation Point Turned Into Overnight Shelter
BABBITT, Minn. - The American Red Cross says they are turning the Temporary Evacuation Point in Babbitt into an overnight shelter to help those displaced by the Greenwood fires. The shelter will…
Thompson Won’t Give Lawmakers Control of UW'S COVID Policies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is pushing back against Republican lawmakers who claim campuses need their permission to implement COVID-19 policies. System schools implemented a range of protocols this month heading into the fall…
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at Age 80
LONDON (AP) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. Publicist Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” The self-effacing and unshakeable drummer…
Virus Fears Lead Some Vendors to Skip Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - Around 150 vendors will be missing when the Minnesota State Fair returns Thursday from a one-year layoff due to the pandemic. Many pulled out due to COVID-19 fears, staffing…
Midday Update 8-24-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
