Rittenhouse Due to Make First in-Person Court Appearance
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, is expected to make his…
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Gone Forever? Superior Police, Fire Chiefs Evolve Mask Policies For Departments
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior's police and fire chiefs are thankful to see the faces again of their men and women in uniform. But masks aren't completely leaving while on the job in the community,…
Fishing Tournament Fighting For ALS Patients: “We don’t believe that enough progress has been made”
DULUTH, Minn. — If you want to go fishing while supporting a great cause, you can head out to Island Lake on the first weekend of June. Kolar Toyota is hosting its 26th annual…
Duluth Candy Company to Reopen Under New Ownership
DULUTH, Minn-After closing their doors at the end of last year, Duluth Candy Company will be reopening soon under new ownership. There is no need to fear. The new owners have all the original…
Duluth's Tourism Tax Revenue Continues Rebound Ahead of Pre-Pandemic 2019
DULUTH, Minn. - Signs of a strong tourism comeback are continuing for Duluth. The city's tourism tax revenue just in for the month of March is up nearly $290,000 or 27 percent compared…
Fishing Tournament Fighting For Those With ALS: "We don't believe that enough progress has been made"
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you want to go fishing while supporting a great cause, you can head out to Island Lake on the first weekend of June. Kolar Toyota is hosting its 26th annual…
Grandma's Sports Garden Now 'The Garden' Wedding & Event Center
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Sports Garden in Canal Park is officially no more and has transformed into the business of love and fun. The venue's Facebook page has changed to its new name --…
Lifeguards Returning to Park Point This Summer
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth and the YMCA are partnering up once again to bring lifeguards back to the Park Point Beach House after a reduced season last year. Lifeguards will return to duty…
New Bishop Ordained in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-A new Bishop has been ordained for the Duluth Catholic Diocese. Bishop Daniel Felton, who was formerly with the Diocese of Green Bay, has been named the 10th Bishop for Duluth. Leadership from…
Saint Luke's Honors EMS Workers
DULUTH, Minn-EMT’s are being celebrated throughout the Northland during EMS week including at Saint Luke’s. Typically, Saint Luke’s would hold a cook-out for the EMS workers, but due to covid, they had to do…
Gary Recreation Center Volunteers Thanked With Free Lunch
DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers for the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center were thanked today during a free lunch for all they do to keep the site running. The event at Clyde Iron Works got more than…
Israel, Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire to End Bloody 11-Day War
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas have announced a cease-fire to end a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in much of Israel to a standstill. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced…
Superior Mayor Jim Paine to Give 'State of the City' Address Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine will deliver his 'State of the City' address next week. Paine is scheduled to address the Superior community at 7:00 p.m. next Thursday at the Earth Rider Brewery's outdoor space. This will be…
Republicans Reject Body Cameras for Wisconsin Capitol Police
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee have voted against buying body cameras for state Capitol police officers, rejecting a proposal from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The panel on Thursday voted 12-4, with all…
Wisconsin Republicans Reject Funding to Fight Homelessness
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have voted to reject more than $70 million in funding to combat homelessness, a move that Democrats called a missed opportunity to address a problem that worsened due to the pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers…
Bezhik Wildfire Exits BWCA Impacting Private Property
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service says the Bezhik wildfire has moved out of the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness and is encroaching on private property in the area. The fire, which is believed to have been started…
Tornado Confirmed Near Northfield During Severe Weather Wednesday Night
(FOX 9) - A damaging tornado was reported on the ground in Webster, Minnesota Wednesday night, which is about six miles west of Northfield. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn told FOX 9 he saw a possible tornado…
William A. Irvin to Open Friday for 2021 Season
DULUTH, Minn. - The SS William A. Irvin is opening for the 2021 season this Friday, according to DECC officials. Beginning Friday, station to station tours will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with additional days possibly being added…
Midday Update 5-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Northland Newborns 5-20-21
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…
St. Luke's Infectious Disease Specialist Encouraging Teen COVID-19 Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. - Although fewer children and teens have been infected with COVID-19, they can still become infected and also spread the virus to others. Local infectious disease experts with St. Luke's are…
Masks No Longer Required in State Buildings Beginning June 1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New guidance from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration says people vaccinated for COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear masks in the state Capitol and most other state facilities beginning on June 1. The updated guidance…
Chef Arlene Coco Shares Recipe for Refreshing Asian Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Cooking Connection, regional cooking instructor, Chef Arlene Coco, shares a quick, easy recipe to toss together for a refreshing dinner this summer. Asian Inspired Chicken and Rice…
Morning Update 5-20-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Appeals Court Hears Case of 3 Ex-Cops Charged in Floyd Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys for the state and for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd are making oral arguments Thursday before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Prosecutors will seek to add an additional charge…
US Jobless Claims Decline to 444,000, a New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.…
Standoff In Superior Ends Safely With Arrest
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A standoff situation in Superior ended peacefully with a felony arrest of a man. The call for help came in around 5 p.m. Wednesday for a disturbance at a residents on the 1600 block of Cumming Avenue.…
City of Duluth Employees Still Mandated to Wear Masks, City Hall's Reopening Date Not Clear
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been nearly a week since the city of Duluth said it would no longer enforce the citywide mask mandate following Governor Tim Walz's announcement to do the same across the…
Ground Is Broken For Lincoln Park Flats
DULUTH, Minn. -- The ground was broken on the development site for a new apartment complex in Lincoln Park on Wednesday. P&R Properties kicked off construction at the site on West Superior Street. Lincoln…
AICHO Recieves $500K Grant
DULUTH, Minn-The American Indian Community Housing Organization was recently the recipient of a $500k grant from the McKnight foundation. The award was given to them for all they’ve done helping different cultures across the community…
