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Peach Sale Fundraiser for Encounter Youth Center

DULUTH, Minn.-- A fundraiser selling peaches is happening over the next few days, and is helping raise money for the Encounter Youth Center. Over 500 cases of peaches were ordered and set up across two…

Ground Is Broken At Riverwest Development Site

DULUTH, Minn. -- Ground was broken Wednesday on the Riverwest development in West Duluth across from Spirit Mountain. The work to get the permits for this project began in 2015 with the idea to have…

Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to the Depot

DULUTH, Minn. -- Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy arrived in Duluth this week, ready to hang out with friends along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The duo will be at The…

Masks Required In All Duluth School Buildings Beginning Monday

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth School officials announced that the district will require indoor mask wearing in all ISD 709 buildings beginning Monday.  Masks will be required for students age 2 and older, ISD 709 employees and the public unless medically exempted, regardless…

Midday Update 8-5-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Wisconsin Governor: State Employees Must Wear Masks Indoors

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has ordered state workers to wear masks when they’re working indoors, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. The Department of Administration issued the mandate on July 30. It goes into effect…

Morning Update 8-5-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Wisconsin State Fair Returns With Some COVID-19 Tweaks

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin State Fair has returned after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year’s event for the first time in 75 years. The fair runs Thursday through Aug. 15 at the 200-acre State Fair Park in…

Iron Ore Trade Up in July on Great Lakes

CLEVELAND, OH – Great Lakes iron ore trade was up 61.8% in July. Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 5.7 million tons in July, an increase of 61.8 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were also 3.2…

Longview Tennis Club Holds Water Fight

DULUTH, Minn.-- With summer activities wrapping up here in August, some kids got the opportunity to make a splash on the tennis court. It was the Longview Tennis Club's annual water fight and pizza…

St. Luke's Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Policy For All Workers

DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke's announced late Wednesday that all of its employees, vendors, volunteers and board members will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine completed by Oct. 1. The only exception to the rule involves employees who can't…

Superior Farmers Market Going Strong

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Despite the dry conditions, the Superior Downtown Farmers Market continues to be going strong. Leadership from the market says that if you have access to water at your grow site, the warm temps…

UWS COVID Plan for Academic Year

SUPERIOR, Wisc.-- With the mask mandate returning to University of Minnesota campuses, the University of Wisconsin campuses are still figuring out the next steps. The UW system is required to have its COVID…

Frost River Trading Now Offering Rentals

DULUTH, Minn.-- Frost River Trading has officially announced the opening of their new rental center out of their storefront in Lincoln Park today. The rental center offers some of frost rivers best back…

K-12 Prepares for Return to School with Guidelines

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn.-- As the school year approaches, many have questions about how COVID protocols are going to come into play. Wednesday we spoke with a couple different superintendents around Saint Louis…

Wildlife Officials Propose 130-Wolf Limit for Fall Hunt

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials are proposing limiting the number of wolves hunters can kill this fall to 130 animals. The state Department of Natural Resources' recommendation comes after a judge forced the department to launch a season…

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