MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hundreds of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ priorities, including legalizing marijuana, raising $1 billion in taxes, and expanding collective bargaining rights, have been killed by the Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee. Lawmakers are taking their first votes Thursday…
BY THEO KEITH, FOX 9 ST. PAUL, Minn.-Governor Tim Walz today announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions by May 28, and end the statewide masking requirement once 70% of Minnesotans…
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DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police are investigating two shots fired incidents in the East Hillside neighborhood late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to police, officers responded to the first incident of shots fired around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday on…
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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This week's Cooking Connection features the perfect option for a quick bite to eat before your busy day begins. Lift Bridge Bagel creator, Lexy Land, shows FOX 21 Meteorologist…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a three-step timeline for lifting nearly all the state’s COVID-19 restrictions by May 28 and dropping the statewide masking requirement no later than July 1, or once 70% of Minnesotans age…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at local news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 6, 2021.
NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton is recalling about 125,000 of its treadmills. The move comes less than a month after the company denied the machines were dangerous and said it would not pull them from the market, even though they…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market's growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers…
DULUTH, Minn-The Duluth Art Institute, located at The Depot, reopened last month after closing due to covid-19, and now has a new exhibit. It features artist Harrison Heinks who is autistic and uses photos…
DULUTH, Minn-After first opening at the beginning of the year, Bell Bank is inviting the community to its grand opening this week in the old Temple Opera building in downtown Duluth. Visitors will be…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- While this year's Homegrown music festival will be held virtually this year, one Superior brewery brought some of the show in-person. Earth Rider Brewing in Superior is hosting Starfire Birthday Bash in honor…
DULUTH, Minn.-- A resolution on the Duluth City Council's docket for Monday would forgive $900,000 of Spirit Mountain’s debt. As the tourist attraction faced some lean years recently along with getting hit hard by the…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Indigenous groups brought awareness to missing and murdered women in the Northland Wednesday. "The very first step is the recognition and the visibility and we get that. Families are feeling that support," said…
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - The downtown district of Grand Marais will be busier than usual this summer due to an ongoing extensive construction project years in the making. MnDOT is currently working to reconstruct…
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- We're all coming out of hibernation with the nicer weather, including a family of bears in Superior's Billings Park neighborhood. Ken Kurtz captured five black bears on his security camera and tried…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Superior gymnastics coach was arrested and charged on Wednesday for the alleged sexual assault of two teenagers he coached at Twin Ports Gymnastics. George Deppa Jr., 47, of Superior, is charged with two counts of felony…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- One Mexican restaurant in Hermantown is excited to welcome customers in on this Cinco de Mayo after not being able to last Spring. With only a take-out option last year during…
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As Mother's Day approaches, candy stores in the area are stocking up for the holiday. Sweeden Sweets in Superior is preparing for the day with chocolate covered strawberries, and a variety of…
SILVER BAY, Minn. - The City of Silver Bay along the North Shore is thrilled to be welcoming guests back to the Black Beach Municipal Campground this summer. This will be the site’s second season…
DULUTH, Minn.-- Vista Fleet opened its doors to the public on May 1st, and the crew says they're thrilled to operate in a more normal capacity compared to last year. The business and cruises remained…
DULUTH, Minn. -- As fishing opener approaches, anglers have been purchasing fishing licenses at increasing rate at Marine General in Duluth. The store started selling licenses back in mid September because of the early…
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Thursday a timeline to end all the COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota, his office said in a news release. Walz will give a live statewide address at noon, followed by two Q&As with…
NASHWAUK, Minn. - On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced they would be moving forward with terminating leases with Mesabi Metallics at their proposed project site in Nashwauk. The decision comes after Mesabi Metallics did not meet the…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic caused a 30% decline in direct spending by tourists in Wisconsin in 2020, but officials are optimistic the industry will rebound this year. According to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, spending dropped about…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Have a great day!
(FOX 9) - Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when…
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan late Tuesday lifted an outdoor mask requirement except in gatherings of at least 100 people and in organized contact sports and said teen athletes no longer must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if they are fully…
DULUTH, Minn. - On Monday, the Duluth City Council will vote on a resolution to forgive up to $900,000 of Spirit Mountain's existing debt. The proposed debt forgiveness and repayment plan is a recommendation provided by the Spirit Mountain Task…
