ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota’s statewide mask mandate has officially been removed. Friday, the Minnesota Executive Council approved Gov. Tim Walz’s new executive order rescinding the statewide indoor mask mandate. The council also extended Walz's emergency powers for another 30 days.…
BABBITT, Minn. - Local resident, Crystal Schlueter, from Babbitt, Minnesota is one step away from winning $10,000 and being crowned the winner of Thomas' 'Split Decisions' Recipe Contest, but she needs your help. Thomas' English Muffins celebrated National English Muffin…
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A 40-year-old Virginia man arrested for stabbing a woman to death in his apartment has been formally charged. Authorities say, Derek Malevich, was arrested Wednesday at a hotel in Virginia following an hours-long manhunt. According to the…
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced Friday morning that following Governor Tim Walz's new mask guidance for the state of Minnesota, the city is taking steps to end its citywide mask mandate.…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are considering drafting new regulations that would prohibit hunting wolves at night and shorten the window for registering kills after hunters blew past their quota…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 14, 2021. Have a great day!
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota House passed a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use after hours of debate Thursday night in a historic vote that marked the first time either chamber has voted on legalization. The legislation passed on a…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2019 law enforcement agencies from across the Northland came together in-person to honor those who died in the line of duty, at the Law Enforcement Memorial Luncheon…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- While Wisconsin currently has no statewide mask mandate, the City of Superior still does. But Mayor Jim Paine tells us, he doesn't see it extending past June 1st -- as he says…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The latest guidance from the CDC will be a big boost for local spots around Duluth for tourism and events this summer where local businesses are preparing for a full season, especially as…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The blessing of the port took place Thursday in Canal Park. Fittingly outside the maritime museum, the Twin Ports Ministry of Seafarers held a small worship service to say a…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he will sign an order Friday morning to fully remove the statewide mask mandate after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can go without…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Almost 1,800 people are late on utility bill payments adding up to almost $1.0 million, but Duluth's Comfort Systems is trying to find a way to get everyone caught up. Come…
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the recent approval from the CDC allowing children as young as 12 to be vaccinated, Northland healthcare providers are getting even busier as more people come in to get the shots. Children…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has rejected a second attempt by opponents of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota to invalidate the mineral rights leases needed for the project. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden said Thursday…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he'll provide an update about the state's mask mandate later Thursday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can go without masks indoors. "This is…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House will vote on a proposal to legalize marijuana use for adults and expunge minor marijuana convictions on Thursday — the first time either chamber has ever voted on legalization. The legislation, authored by Democratic…
NASHWAUK, Minn. - U.S. Steel announced on Thursday that it is interested in developing mineral leases near the incomplete Nahwauk mine site. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has started the process of terminating leases for the Mesabi Metallics iron…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. That’s according to a person briefed on the announcement, expected…
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…
PROCTOR, Minn. - Authorities say a 16-year-old boy from Proctor has been charged with felony second-degree assault after stabbing a 20-year-old man in Eveleth on Monday morning. According to the Eveleth Police Chief, the teen stabbed the victim several times…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 13, 2021. Have a great day!
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Harbor North Pierhead Light is now available at no cost to certain eligible entities. The U.S. General Services Administration announced last week that the light is no longer needed by the US Coast Guard for…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - In a Thursday press release, the Minnesota Twins announced plans to open Target Field to full capacity beginning July 5. All home games scheduled between May 14 to May 30 at Target Field will operate at up…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - In this week’s Cooking Connection, we're back with Lexy Land at Lift Bridge Bagels to explore new ways to enjoy what is traditionally a breakfast food. The variety of bagels…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The trial for the three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is being postponed until March 2022, Judge Peter Cahill ruled Thursday. The federal civil rights case against all four officers involved in…
(AP) — McDonald's is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market. The fast-food giant followed Chipotle, which also announced pay hikes this…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 13, 2021. Have a great day!
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds will begin Thursday in Wisconsin after an advisory committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on the inoculations for younger children. “The Wisconsin Department of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen. Applications declined…
