Essentia Health Tells How to Recognize Signs of a Heat Stroke
DULUTH, Minn.-- As the Duluth Fire Department teaches us how to beat the heat, Essentia Health is also educating the public on signs to look for that indicate having a heat stroke. Some…
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Minnesota COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Continues to Fall as Vaccinations Increase
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - As COVID-19 vaccinations increase in Minnesota, the positivity rate continues to decline, according to the latest data released by the state health department. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 257 new cases of COVID-19 and eight…
Facebook Suspends Trump for 2 Years, Then Will Reassess
(AP) - Facebook said it is suspending former President Donald Trump’s accounts for two years following its finding that he stoked violence ahead of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. The two-year suspension is effective from Jan. 7, so Trump has…
Duluth East Boys Hockey Coach Mike Randolph Addresses His Resignation in Friday Press Conference
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth East Boys Hockey Coach Mike Randolph held a Friday morning news conference to address his sudden resignation as head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team. Randolph has coached hockey for the past 36 years, 32 of…
Midday Update 6-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 4, 2021.
Reports: Facebook to End Rule Exemptions for Politicians
(AP) - Facebook plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site, according to reports from the tech site The Verge, the New York Times, and the Washington…
Keeping Animals in Mind During This Hot, Humid Weather Ahead
DULUTH, Minn. - With temperatures soaring well into the upper 80s and low 90s this weekend and into next week, staff at Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth want to remind the…
Morning Update 6-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, June 4, 2021.
Archdiocese Won’t Cooperate With Wisconsin Sex Abuse Probe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over documents to Wisconsin Department of Justice investigators probing clergy sexual abuse across the state’s five Roman Catholic dioceses. Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the investigation in April, following…
US Adds 559K Jobs as Firms Still Struggle to Fill Positions
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a modest 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers as the…
2 More Suspects Arrested For Shooting At Duluth Homicide Suspect, Final Suspect At Large
DULUTH, Minn. -- Two more suspects, a 17-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, were arrested Thursday in connection to Duluth’s first homicide of the year. Four firearms were…
New Clothing Store Opens in Holiday Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- A new business has opened in the holiday center skywalk on superior street. "I'm a mama so everything is handmade by me so it kind of just fit perfectly," Handmade Mama owner,…
Carr's Hobby Personal Train Collection For Final Auction
DULUTH, Minn.-- A major auction is happening this weekend at Nordic Auction in Duluth as they work to sell many unique items from the late owner of Carr's Hobby Shop. Jack Carr's personal collection is…
Lake Superior & Mississippi River Railroad Closed in 2021 Due to Local Environmental Cleanup
DULUTH, Minn.-- In 2020, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad was put on pause because of the pandemic. And now in 2021, they won't be saying 'all aboard' just yet. The Lake Superior & Mississippi…
CHUM Receives 1,200 Lbs. Donation of Pet Food
DULUTH, Minn.-- CHUM received a big donation today to help pet owners in the Twin Ports. The organization called Leadership Duluth brought more than 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food, along with cat…
West Duluth Smoke Shop Burglarized Wednesday Night
DULUTH, Minn.-- A business owner in west Duluth is asking for the public's help after his smoke shop was broken into last night. Owner Mike Wazwaz says security cameras caught a group of people…
The NorShor Theatre is Open at Full Capacity
DULUTH, Minn.- The NorShor Theatre is open at full capacity and has a lineup of productions for the summer. The theatre will continue to offer socially distanced seating on the balconies for now. Tonight…
Former Teacher Publishes Book About Shipwrecks in Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.- A retired Hayward teacher and children's author Kathy Groth released a book about shipwrecks in Lake Superior. Sunken: Shipwrecks of Lake Superior focuses on teaching kids and adults about the different wrecks through…
The Glensheen Mansion Features New Obscura Exhibit
DULUTH, Minn.- A new exhibit opens Friday at Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, focusing on some of the more obscure pieces the Congdon family collected during their travels around the world. The Obscura exhibit has been…
Local Dog Survives Falling Off Superior Hiking Trail Ledge
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.-- Minnesota native Julian Stanke and his girlfriend, Amanda, went for a hike on the Superior Hiking Trail in Cook County on Sunday afternoon. When they stopped to…
Truckers to Get Extra Incentives at Local Company
DULUTH, Minn. -- Truck drivers around the area are experiencing a shortage. Because of the pandemic, there has been a bigger need for shipping and less people joining the industry. To combat this, local…
Lawsuit Alleges Minneapolis Withholds Police Misconduct Data
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group that advocates for government transparency has sued the city of Minneapolis, alleging it uses a loophole known as coaching to circumvent public data laws and keep hundreds of police misconduct records private. Complaints against police…
Movies in the Park Returning to Leif Erikson Park, 2021 Lineup Announced
DULUTH, Minn. - Movies in the Park is returning to Leif Erikson Park next month. The Greater Downtown Council announced the 2021 movies line-up on Thursday with The Land Before Time kicking off the season at sunset on July 9.…
Minnesota Reports 238 New COVID-19 Cases, 10 Deaths Thursday
(FOX 9) - Minnesota health officials reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen daily case counts under 300 for four of the last seven days. The 238 newly reported cases were out of…
More Felony Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Former Superior Gymnastics Coach
DULUTH, Minn. - More sexual assault charges have been filed against former Superior gymnastics coach George Deppa, 47, who is already accused of sexually assaulting three teens he previously coached. The newest complaint charges Deppa with two counts of felony…
Midday Update 6-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, June 3, 2021.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain Steady at Essentia Health
DULUTH, Minn. - Over 46 percent of the eligible population in Minnesota is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In Wisconsin, over 44 percent of the eligible population is fully vaccinated. While the numbers continue…
Biden Announces International COVID-19 Vaccine Sharing Plan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is unveiling President Joe Biden's plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of excess doses through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program. The…
26-Year-Old Lioness Shanti Deva Dies at Wildcat Sanctuary
SANDSTONE, Minn. - The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone announced Thursday morning that its 26-year-old lioness matriarch named Shanti Deva has passed away. Shanti Deva came to the sanctuary in 2006 when she was…
'Summer Sipper' Guide with Duluth's Hoops Brewing
DULUTH, Minn. - The official start to summer kicks off on June 20 this year, but already with the heatwave on the way this weekend, many will be soaking up the summer sun…
