Ely Schools to Begin Renovation Project
ELY, Minn. - Ely Public Schools will be going through their own $20 million expansion. It will include a new structure that connects their schools, along with a renovation of the existing buildings…
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Duluth Fire Department Receives Donation of Tools from Home Depot
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department received a big donation today of tools that will help them when responding to emergencies. $2,500 worth of equipment was donated to the fire department and…
Preparations Underway for Chauvin Trial
MINNEAPOLIS-Next Monday the trial will begin for the officer who had his knee on George Floyd’s neck before he died. Right now multiple law enforcement agencies are coming together to prepare for any unrest…
Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Registry Set to Launch
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state-run COVID-19 vaccine registry touted as a one-stop-shop for people seeking vaccinations in Wisconsin is set to launch by the end of the day. The registry announced last month is going live Monday, just as…
Study Shows That Minnesota Deer Were Exposed to Insecticides
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A preliminary study shows that deer throughout Minnesota have been exposed to a certain class of insecticides, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday. The DNR said further analysis is required to determine if the presence…
Fire Damages Home in Piedmont Heights
DULUTH, Minn. - A home in Piedmont Heights was damaged in a Monday morning fire, according to the Duluth Fire Department. Fire crews responded to reports of a couch on fire in a home located at 2228 West 22nd Street…
City Crews Responding to Water Main Break in Duluth's Endion Neighborhood
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main located at 427 North 16th Avenue East. The city says it is not known at this time how long it will take to fix the break.…
Midday Update 3-1-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Mar. 1, 2021.
After COVID-19 Prompted Hiatus, Duluth Wedding Show Returns to the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - After a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 33rd annual Duluth Wedding Show, in compliance with all current safety guidelines, will return to the DECC Sunday,…
Those With Chronic Conditions Wait for Vaccine in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has departed from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance by not prioritizing individuals with chronic health conditions as it rolls out the coronavirus vaccines in the state. The state committee that set Wisconsin’s…
Morning Update 3-1-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Mar. 1, 2021.
Massive Iceberg, 20x the Size of Manhattan, Breaks off in Antarctic
(FOX TV) - A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, recently broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey. Researchers said the iceberg measured 1270 km² and…
Countries Call on Drug Companies to Share Vaccine Know-How
PARIS (AP) — Across Africa and Southeast Asia, governments and aid groups, as well as the World Health Organization, are increasingly calling on pharmaceutical companies to share their coronavirus vaccine know-how and technology more broadly. They say it’s the only…
9 Rescued in Downtown Virginia Apartment Fire, Cause Unknown
VIRGINIA, Minn.- An investigation is underway after an apartment building in downtown Virginia went up in flames Sunday morning. All tenants inside the apartment at the time of the fire got out alive without…
Snowmobile Stunt Rider Shuts Down Lake Avenue For Filming
DULUTH, Minn. - Professional snowmobile stunt rider Levi LaVallee shut down one of Duluth's steepest streets Sunday to film some of his skills. Police closed down sections of Lake Avenue for LaVallee to set…
Local Business Helps Honor Fallen DPD K-9 Luna Through Memorial Service
DULUTH, Minn.-- On Saturday, the Duluth Police Department, along with the rest of the Northland said they're final goodbye to K-9 Luna in a special way. Luna was honored in a police procession…
Final Day for Permanent Ice Houses on Northern MN Lakes
DULUTH, Minn.-- Sunday is the last day that ice shanties can be out on northern Minnesota lakes. According to the Minnesota DNR, houses need to be off before midnight Sunday night. While ice fishing…
9 Residents Displaced in Downtown Virginia Apartment Fire
VIRGINIA, Minn. - An apartment went up in flames in downtown Virginia Sunday morning. Fire officials tell FOX 21 nine residents were inside at the time of the fire. All got out uninjured,…
Over Half Of Wisconsinites Age 65 And Up Have Begun Vaccines
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State data shows over half of Wisconsin residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the state is on track to begin vaccinating teachers, child care workers and…
Growing Tension in Minneapolis As Trial Looms In Floyd Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Barbed wire and concrete barriers surround the courthouse where the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is due to soon go on trial. It's a sign of the deep uneasiness hanging over the city…
2 Dead, 2 officers Struck In Police Shooting in Wadena County
NORTH GERMANY TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities are investigating a police shooting that left two people dead and a deputy injured in Wadena County, Minnesota. According to the sheriff's office, at about 8:48 p.m. Saturday, deputies tried to stop a vehicle…
BCA: Emergency Response Team Fatally Shot Man Who Killed K-9 Luna
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The man who held Duluth Police and St. Louis County Sheriff's crews in a 20-hour standoff from Thursday night to Friday evening was fatally shot, according to the Midwest Medical…
K-9 Luna Honored with Police Procession After Dying in the Line Of Duty
DULUTH, Minn.--On Friday, Duluth Police K-9 Luna was shot and killed in the line of duty in a 20-hour standoff between police and a suspect. And now as the dust settles, Duluth citizens…
Johnson & Johnson's 1-Dose Shot Cleared, Giving US 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead…
Pro Snowmobiler Levi LaVallee Set to Film Stunts in Duluth Next Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- This coming week, some areas around Duluth will be the location for some action packed snowmobile videos. The city of Duluth and professional snowmobiler Levi LaVallee partnered up for a project to film…
Armed Suspect who Killed K-9 Luna Dies After 20-Hour Standoff with Police
DULUTH, Minn.-- After holding Duluth police in a standoff since Thursday night, the suspect who shot and killed police K-9 Luna is dead tonight, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Law enforcement officials…
Vaccination Help for Minority Communities
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Public Health along with Essentia and Healthy Alliances for All reached out to the West Duluth neighborhood today and offered a vaccine clinic, specifically targeting minority communities. Up…
Resident Glass Blower Comes to Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - In order to bring awareness to new art to the Duluth community, the Lake Superior Art Glass has a new resident artist glass blower. Dante Germain has been doing glass blowing…
Black-Owned Businesses Showcased in Community Event
DULUTH, Minn.-- Over in the Hillside community today, some Black-owned businesses got a chance to showcase their products. The Northland Black Business Showcase featured over 20 shops and establishments across the Twin Ports. The event…
Suspect Who Killed K9 Luna, Dies in Police Standoff This Afternoon
DULUTH, Minn.-The standoff that lasted about 20 hours between Duluth police and an armed suspect who killed police K9 Luna, has ended with the suspect deceased. "The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is on the scene of an officer involved…
