BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking over the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, FOX 9 has confirmed. Ellison's handling of the case will include…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 21, 2021. Have a great day!
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s jobs agency is trying to direct unemployed individuals to businesses that are having difficulty filling positions. Each week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is calling thousands of Minnesotans who are out…
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. - Superior National Forest officials say the Bezhik wildfire that has burned roughly 950 acres since Monday has now destroyed four structures. Officials say one cabin and three outbuildings were destroyed Thursday afternoon when the…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, May 21, 2021. Have a great day!
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, is expected to make his…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior's police and fire chiefs are thankful to see the faces again of their men and women in uniform. But masks aren't completely leaving while on the job in the community,…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you want to go fishing while supporting a great cause, you can head out to Island Lake on the first weekend of June. Kolar Toyota is hosting its 26th annual…
DULUTH, Minn-After closing their doors at the end of last year, Duluth Candy Company will be reopening soon under new ownership. There is no need to fear. The new owners have all the original…
DULUTH, Minn. - Signs of a strong tourism comeback are continuing for Duluth. The city's tourism tax revenue just in for the month of March is up nearly $290,000 or 27 percent compared…
DULUTH, Minn. -- If you want to go fishing while supporting a great cause, you can head out to Island Lake on the first weekend of June. Kolar Toyota is hosting its 26th annual…
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Sports Garden in Canal Park is officially no more and has transformed into the business of love and fun. The venue's Facebook page has changed to its new name --…
DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth and the YMCA are partnering up once again to bring lifeguards back to the Park Point Beach House after a reduced season last year. Lifeguards will return to duty…
DULUTH, Minn.-A new Bishop has been ordained for the Duluth Catholic Diocese. Bishop Daniel Felton, who was formerly with the Diocese of Green Bay, has been named the 10th Bishop for Duluth. Leadership from…
DULUTH, Minn-EMT’s are being celebrated throughout the Northland during EMS week including at Saint Luke’s. Typically, Saint Luke’s would hold a cook-out for the EMS workers, but due to covid, they had to do…
DULUTH, Minn.-Volunteers for the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center were thanked today during a free lunch for all they do to keep the site running. The event at Clyde Iron Works got more than…
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas have announced a cease-fire to end a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip and brought life in much of Israel to a standstill. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine will deliver his 'State of the City' address next week. Paine is scheduled to address the Superior community at 7:00 p.m. next Thursday at the Earth Rider Brewery's outdoor space. This will be…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee have voted against buying body cameras for state Capitol police officers, rejecting a proposal from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The panel on Thursday voted 12-4, with all…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have voted to reject more than $70 million in funding to combat homelessness, a move that Democrats called a missed opportunity to address a problem that worsened due to the pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers…
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service says the Bezhik wildfire has moved out of the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness and is encroaching on private property in the area. The fire, which is believed to have been started…
(FOX 9) - A damaging tornado was reported on the ground in Webster, Minnesota Wednesday night, which is about six miles west of Northfield. Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn told FOX 9 he saw a possible tornado…
DULUTH, Minn. - The SS William A. Irvin is opening for the 2021 season this Friday, according to DECC officials. Beginning Friday, station to station tours will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with additional days possibly being added…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, May 20, 2021.
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…
