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Sweeden Sweets Prepares for Mother's Day in Superior

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…

Vista Fleet Returns to the Water

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…

Fishing License Sales Rise Ahead of Opener

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…

Wisconsin Tourism Spending Takes a 30% Hit Due to Coronavirus

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…

Midday Update 5-5-21

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!

Michigan Lifts Outdoor Mask Requirement for Crowds Under 100

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…

Morning Update 5-5-21

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!

Amazon Creating Hundreds of Jobs in St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Amazon plans to open a distribution center in St. Cloud this year and create hundreds of new jobs. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says Amazon has purchased a vacant building and land near Interstate 94…

Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board voted to uphold his ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence…

Duluth's Tourism Tax Collections 'Up Significantly' For March

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth’s tourism tax revenue for the month of March is "up significantly” compared to this month last year, according to Jennifer Carlson, the city’s finance director. Hotel, motel, food and beverage tax collection for…

Superior Begins Annual Spring Cleanup Schedules

SUPERIOR, Wis.  --  The city of Superior has begun its annual spring cleanup schedules. It's a chance for residents to get rid of certain extra junk they have in their house or on their property…

The DECC Hosts Annual Visit Duluth Meeting

DULUTH, Minn.-With the first week of May being National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Duluth hosted their annual meeting to talk about the state of the tourism industry, and future plans for the…

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