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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…

Pro-Palestine Demonstrators March Through Downtown Duluth Amid Middle East Violence

DULUTH, Minn. - Roughly 100 pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through downtown Duluth Wednesday to make their voices heart involving the bloody Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East. The Duluth march comes as Hamas officials are hoping…

Two Harbors' Burlington Station to Open Soon

TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- A new attraction will soon be opening in Two Harbors. The Burlington Station is currently still under construction with plans of having a gift shop, a gourmet candy store and…

Duluth Fire Department Continues Training For Major Fires

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Fire Department is training this week with some of their largest hoses, making sure they are prepared if a massive fire breaks out. The 2.5-inch hose lines can deliver large volumes…

DTA Launches New App Which Includes Payment System

DULUTH, Minn.-The Duluth Transit Authority has launched a new app which allows riders to purchase mobile fares anytime they want. As part of the project, 80 validation devices have been installed across DTA's bus…

Music Community Saddened by Closure of Duluth Electric Fetus

DULUTH, Minn. - The reaction is pouring in online, and through the downtown district of Duluth after Electric Fetus announced Tuesday the permanent closure of their Duluth location. Those with the local radio station,…

Local Food Bank Launches Campaign to Promote Food Access For Seniors

DULUTH, Minn-May is Older Americans Month and Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is kicking off a campaign to make food resources available to seniors who may not know they exist. The number…

VIDEO: Alpacas Get Sheared for Clothing at Local Farm

DULUTH, Minn.-This week has been a busy one at the Frosty Ridge Alpaca Farm located along Maple Grove Road in Duluth, as dozens of Alpacas were sheared to be turned into clothing. For more, check…

Wisconsin Judge Jailed After Appearing on Child Porn Charges

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin juvenile court judge accused of possessing and distributing child pornography was taken into federal custody after making his initial appearance in court. The lawyer for Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Brett Blomme, charged in federal court…

Two Rescued After Boat Takes on Water Near Blatnik Bridge

DULUTH, Minn. - According to the U.S. Coast Guard, two adults were rescued Wednesday afternoon when their sailboat began taking on water underneath the Blatnik Bridge The Coast Guard says they responded to the incident around 2:30 p.m. Neither party…

Gilbert Man Arrested, Charged for Exposing Himself to Children

VIRGINIA, Minn. - Police say a 27-year-old Gilbert man was arrested Monday after exposing his genitals to multiple children and hitting a woman on the buttocks as she mowed her lawn in Virginia. According to the criminal complaint, Logan Andrew…

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session on Medicaid Expansion

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has called a special session for the Legislature to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, a move Republicans have rejected for years. The Democratic governor on Wednesday called for the special session to begin on…

Duluth School Board Approves Sconiers Settlement Agreement

DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, the Duluth School Board approved a settlement agreement with former Denfeld high school principal Tonya Sconiers. According to the settlement agreement, Sconiers will receive $329,000 in exchange for a release of all claims. Duluth Public…

Midday Update 5-19-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Update: BWCA Wildfire Estimated at 950 Acres

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. - Officials with the Superior National Forest say the wildfire burning at the BWCA is currently estimated to be between 920 to 950 acres in size Wednesday morning. Weather conditions have moderated the fire which…

Minnesota Native, Actor Paul Cram Discusses Shooting New Movie on the North Shore

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Lights, cameras, and action are filling communities along the North Shore as crews work to shoot a new movie called, "Abroad." One actor starting in the film is Paul…

Registration Now Open for Upcoming Humane Society of Douglas County Fundraiser

SUPERIOR, Wis. - You have the chance to help support the Humane Society of Douglas County this summer. The shelter is hosting their first Kickin' It for the Animals Golf Scramble & Foot Golf…

Wisconsin Republicans Want to End $300 Unemployment Bonus

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republicans say they want to end the $300-per-week federal unemployment supplement because it hurts businesses that are struggling to fill vacancies as customers return amid loosened coronavirus restrictions. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Sen.…

Morning Update 5-19-21