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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…

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…

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!

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,…

32nd Annual Blues Fest Returns to Bayfront

DULUTH, Minn.-- The 32nd Annual Blues fest preparations are underway at Bayfront Festival Park and they are adding a few new elements to the 3 day celebration that is expected to bring in close to…

Glensheen Mansion Summer Concerts on the Pier

DULUTH, Minn.-- Concerts on the Pier has become a staple event at the Glensheen Mansion every summer since 2015 where local bands play on the pier and the site draws in thousands of people…

Municipal Primary Election Update

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Municipal Primary Election took place yesterday for two at-large city council seats along with City Council District 2 and District 4 seats as well. At 8:00 pm Wednesday night the…

Bayview Elementary Holds Community Mobile Market

PROCTOR, Minn.- Community Action Duluth came out to Bayview Elementary School in Proctor to host a Community Mobile Market. As a way to bring fresh and local foods to the area, the market has meat,…

Bayfield Seeing Successful Summer Tourism Season

BAYFIELD, Wisc. --  Tourism in Bayfield has been up this summer. Hotels are being completely booked and businesses are seeing peak Apple Fest numbers. The weekly foot traffic throughout the summer has been due to…

More Blood Drives to Battle National Blood Shortage

DULUTH, Minn.- As the national blood shortage continues, more blood drives are in motion in the Northland. Superior Choice Credit Union is sponsoring a "back to school" blood drive event for the American Red Cross.…

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