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Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Statewide Mask Mandate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democratic governor exceeded his authority by issuing the order. The 4-3 ruling Wednesday by the conservative-controlled court is the latest…
Firefighter Blocked From Helping Floyd Returns to Stand
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis firefighter who wept as she recounted how a police officer prevented her from helping George Floyd is resuming testimony Wednesday in the trial of the fired police officer charged in Floyd’s death. Genevieve Hansen said…
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Younger Teens
(AP) - Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group…
Douglas County Health Officer Breaks Down Vaccine Efforts As Eligibility Expands Next Week
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Starting next Monday, Wisconsinites 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now Douglas County Health Officials look to add to the more than 19,000 people in the county…
Port Authority: Suez Canal Blockage Shouldn't Have Big Impact on Twin Ports Shipping
DULUTH, Minn.- Officials with the Duluth Seaway Port Authority say they're not expecting much of an impact in the twin ports after the Suez Canal got blocked by a ship for almost a…
'Unattended Candle' To Blame For Duluth House Fire
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Fire Department responded to a fire at a single-family home around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 2600 block of East 5th Street. Officials say the fire started in an upstairs office. “The homeowner had attempted…
Back in Business as the Brule Reopens for Trout Season
BRULE, Wis. - Fly fishing is now the name of the game on the Brule River in Wisconsin. This past Saturday, the trout season officially opened, and many avid anglers are thrilled to be…
Easter Lilies a Hot Seller in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-If you are in need of an Easter lily, Engwall's has them in stock. They usually sell between 80 and 100 and management says this year is no different as people continue to buy…
Chocolate Shops Busy With Customers
DULUTH, Minn. - Chocolate shops are busy with people visiting their stores for the upcoming holiday. At Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park, workers say business has doubled sales for some days over…
Authorities Find Body of Missing Odanah Man in River
ASHLAND, Wis.- A missing Odanah man has been found dead after an extensive search by multiple agencies since Friday. The Ashland County Sheriff's Office says the body of 32-year-old Kevin Rosin was found…
Golf Courses Gearing Up For Season
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Golf courses are gearing up for the spring season. Nemadji golf course opened their driving range on Monday. The course the tentative date of opening on April 9th. Last year, the course…
Churches Prepare for Easter Weekend During the Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - Churches throughout the Northland are preparing for the upcoming Easter weekend and church leaders talk about how they’ve adjusted during the pandemic. With Easter approaching, churches in the area are doing their…
RECOVER Study with St. Luke's Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - The results are in for a national COVID study St. Luke’s hospital was involved in. Data collected through the RECOVER study showed that by 14 days after the second…
Governors Walz, Pawlenty Receive COVID-19 Vaccine on First Day All Minnesotans Eligible
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Walz and former Republican governor Tim Pawlenty received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at the Vikings’ Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan. Today is…
Suspect in Fond du Lac Reservation Shooting Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
CLOQUET, Minn. - The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. According to court records, 45-year-old Thomas Allen Micklewright shot 65-year-old James Arthur Couture at his…
Wisconsin To Open Vaccinations To General Public Monday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will make everyone in the state who is 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting next week, Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday. Evers, a Democrat, announced the…
1 Million Minnesotans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that 1,003,316 Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process against COVID-19. About 1,637,771 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The news comes as vaccine eligibility expanded on March 30, allowing Minnesotans 16 years…
More Pharmacy Chains To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Seven more pharmacy chains are set to offer COVID-19 vaccine shots in Wisconsin, state health officials said Tuesday. The state Department of Health Services announced that seven new chains will receive the vaccine this week as…
Midday Update 3-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021.
2 Canoers Missing, Search Underway on Lake Winnebago
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Authorities in Fond du Lac County are searching for two people who are missing after they were thrown from a canoe into the choppy waters of Lake Winnebago. Dispatchers received a 911 call from one…
Morning Update 3-30-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021.
Witness Describes Seeing Floyd ‘Slowly Fade Away’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who was among onlookers shouting at a Minneapolis police officer to get off George Floyd last May returns to the stand on Tuesday, a day after he described seeing Floyd struggle for air and his…
St. Louis County Depot Set to Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Depot is poised to open later this week with some new attractions for the public. The Veterans Memorial Hall in the depot has a new glass case exhibit…
Tents Needed for Homeless
DULUTH, Minn. - CHUM is in need of tents to provide for those who are homeless. The warming shelter will be closing on March 31st and while the shelter may be open in April…
Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Health Systems and Officials Prepare
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - All Minnesotans over age 16 become eligible for COVID vaccines tomorrow and now preparations are underway for what's expected to be a big influx of appointments. So far, around 38%…
Can of Worms Project Construction Underway
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction on the Twin Ports Interchange, also nicknamed the "Can of Worms," is proceeding. The I-35 and Highway 53 Interchange Project is budgeted to be about $343 million. Girders have…
Knowing Your Neighbors: 'Tacos Tacos Tacos' Aims to Bring Authentic Mexican Flavor to Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- A slice of authentic Mexican cuisine opened up downtown in the old Coney Island space on East Superior Street last week – Tacos Tacos Tacos. "It is totally different than a…
Start Prepping Your Lawn Mower for Spring
DULUTH, Minn.- Local lawn mower repair shops are offering up some advice to make sure your mower is in tip-top shape as temps warm. Experts at Denny's Lawn and Garden Center say waiting until…
