One Injured in Virginia House Fire
VIRGINIA, Minn. - One person was hospitalized after a house fire in Virginia Thursday evening. According to reports from the Northland FireWire, the fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. on the 300 block…
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Groundbreaking Held for Ely Schools Renovation Project
ELY, Minn. - On Thursday, the groundbreaking was held for the $20 million expansion project for Ely Public Schools. The project will include a new structure that connects the elementary and high schools, and renovations of the existing school…
Enbridge’s Line 3 Oil Pipeline Enters Critical Month in June
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — June will be a critical month for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline as the company resumes construction and opponents mobilize for large-scale protests and civil disobedience. Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth says she expects…
Republicans Vote to End 8-Year UW Tuition Freeze
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Legislature’s Republican-led budget committee has voted to end a University of Wisconsin tuition freeze that has been in place for eight years and long been a GOP priority that had bipartisan support. Democratic Gov. Tony…
Minnesota State Patrol Pleads with Drivers to Use Caution as Summer Travel Begins
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota State Patrol is out with alarming new numbers as the Memorial Day weekend approached, just five months into the new year. The Department of Public Safety says 149 lives have…
First Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn.-- The first red flag warning of the year was issued today for Park Point Beaches in Duluth because of a high risk for rip currents. The dangerous swimming conditions come from strong winds…
Superior Mayor Paine Talks Challenges of Past Year, Path Forward in State of City Address
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Superior Mayor Jim Paine did not hold an address in 2020 because of the pandemic. On Thursday, he spoke outside at Earth Rider Brewing, to give an update on the city and plans…
Suspect Apprehended After Wed. Night Robbery in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Frightening moments at CVS on Tower Avenue in Superior last night after a man allegedly went into the store and robbed it while also shocking a 68 year old woman with a stun…
Flag Raising Ceremony in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There was a giant flag dedication ceremony held at Lakehead Constructors on Winter Street in Superior today. They unveiled the new 120' pole, that fly's a 30' x 50' American flag. They…
Food Giveaway Held in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- As the pandemic continues, the AEOA in Hermantown sponsored a food distribution site which is part of a program from the USDA. They started out with 1300 boxes, handing out 300 in the…
Duluth Summer Events Looking for Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn.-- June is bringing two exciting events back to Duluth since the pandemic. Grandmas Marathon will be drawing in large crowds but the Duluth Air Show is also expecting a big turnout. Duluth…
Wisconsin Public Schools to Get Fraction of What Evers Wants
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin public schools would receive $150 million more in funding over two years under the Republican budget approved by a legislative committee. That is less than 10% of the $1.6 billion that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Park Point Beaches
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department has issued a warning for dangerous swimming conditions at Park Point beaches effective immediately until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents, which are life-threatening…
Governor Walz Launches ‘Your Shot to Summer’ Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, Governor Walz announced a vaccine incentive campaign called "Your Shot to Summer" to encourage Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 vaccine by July 1. The governor's office said in a Thursday news release, "The first…
Midday Update 5-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Minnesota DNR: Mesabi Metallics Mineral Leases Now Terminated
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, the Minnesota DNR released a statement saying they have now terminated the state mineral leases with Mesabi Metallics. The DNR says they "will follow up with the company…
Superior Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Duluth
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police say the suspect in a Wednesday evening armed robbery and shoplifting incident was located and arrested in Duluth following a short pursuit from Superior. Authorities say officers responded to a CVS located at North 28th…
Campsite Cooking: Quick, Easy Fiesta Chicken Packet Dinners
Fiesta Chicken Packet Dinners Serves 4 Ingredients 1 15 oz can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup Salsa of choice 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed ½ cup chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons taco seasoning…
COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 7,000 in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of COVID-19 deaths have now surpassed 7,000 in Wisconsin, but data that shows the number of coronavirus cases declining and more people being vaccinated offered some hope in the yearlong pandemic. The state Department…
Bluestone Vue Nears Completion
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction is wrapping up at the Bluestone complex after starting nearly 10 years ago. Vue at Bluestone is the last building to go up and they may have saved the best…
Minnesota to Give Away Prizes to People Who Get Vaccinated
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state plans to offer up swag in an attempt to get more people vaccinated for the coronavirus. Walz is planning a trip to a Minnesota state park Thursday to announce incentives…
Morning Update 5-27-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced Thursday morning that it is moving to ease visitation guidelines as COVID-19 positivity rates decrease in the community. Starting today, two adult visitors per patient will be allowed in Essentia clinic and hospital settings,…
US Jobless Claims Fall to 406,000, a New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the virus wanes and the economy further reopens. Thursday’s report from…
St. Louis County Continues Vaccine Clinic, Information at Duluth Transportation Center
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Louis County is continuing to find success with its vaccine clinic at the Duluth Transportation Center downtown. Public health officials say they've vaccinated about 80 people over their three visits there.…
Duluth Library to Open with Masks, City Hall to Open Without
DULUTH, Minn.- The City Of Duluth has announced most of their public buildings will reopen to the public on June 1st, and while most things will be business as usual, don't expect to ditch…
UWS and WITC Collaborate to Offer More Opportunities
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- UWS and WITC signed documents this morning that certified a partnership that will offer their students more opportunities. A University Transfer Degree option will allow students to combine classes from the two…
Smoke Billowing From Church Turns Out Not To Be From Fire
DULUTH, Minn. -- Concerned neighbors called the Duluth Fire Department on Wednesday evening while watching smoke pour out of a church, but it turns out it wasn't a fire that caused the problem. The city fire department was dispatched to…
Local Greenhouses Give Spring Gardening Tips
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the temperatures rising and dropping, a local greenhouse has tips on how to keep your plants healthy. Those with Spring at Last greenhouse say on nights with frost warnings, you should cover…
DECC Awarded 'Partner of the Year' from Local Red Cross
DULUTH, Minn.-- The northern Minnesota chapters of the Red Cross every year name an organization around the area that's been a big boost for blood collection to local hospitals in the Northland. On Wednesday,…
