Evers Vetoes Bill Requiring Plan for State Workers to Return
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a Republican-supported bill that would have required him to submit a plan within three weeks for returning state employees to work out…
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Michigan Withdraws From NCAA Tournament, UMD Men's Hockey Advance to Regional Finals
FARGO, N.D. - It was a shocking start to the NCAA men's hockey regional tournament as the University of Michigan has withdrawn due to a positive COVID-19 case. The UMD men's hockey team now moves on to the regional final…
3 Students Cited in Theft of Rare Tree in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police who were stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree in November from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum said Friday that they have cracked the case.…
Minnesota, Wisconsin Health Centers to Receive Millions in Funding to Expand COVID Vaccine Access
DULUTH, Minn. - Health centers in Cook, Duluth, and Grand Marais, Minnesota as well as Iron River, Wisconsin will receive nearly $10 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan is part of President Biden's continued…
Midday Update 3-26-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Mar. 26 2021.
Mont du Lac Resort Announces Last Day of Winter Operations on Sunday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mont du Lac Resort announced on Friday that its last day of Winter Operations will be Sunday, March 28. The resort will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with live music by Todd Michael Jameson…
Dominion Voting Sues Fox for $1.6B Over 2020 Election Claims
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed in an effort to boost faltering ratings that the voting company rigged the 2020 election. Friday's defamation…
Morning Update 3-26-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Mar. 26, 2021.
One Man Dead, One Injured in Apparent Rock Climbing Fall
TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — One man was killed and another was injured in an apparent rock climbing accident in eastern Minnesota, authorities said. The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the lower landing at Interstate State…
Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Officer
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in southeastern Wisconsin has filed an excessive force civil lawsuit. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten…
Vaccines May Offer Good Protection Against Certain COVID Variants, Not Others
DULUTH, Minn. -- The COVID-19 vaccines were all designed to protect people against the virus, but they may not be as effective against some of the variants spreading throughout the world right now.…
6 Arrested After Locking Themselves To Line 3 Construction Site
FLOODWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Six people are under arrest in St. Louis County after locking themselves to the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline construction site. The arrests happened Thursday in Floodwood Township, just east of the city of Floodwood. When…
Zoomobile Goes Virtual Because of Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo’s Zoomobile is going virtual this year. In a typical year, the Zoomobile goes across the Northland to reach educational programming to thousands of people. However, because of the…
Americorps Volunteers Needed for Local Organizations
DULUTH, Minn. - More than 700 individuals are needed throughout Minnesota beginning in June through the Minnesota Americorps Emergency Response Initiative. The initiative was launched in the spring of 2020 to help Minnesota organizations affected…
Silver Bay, Hayward Communities Mourn the Loss of Beloved Pastor
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Two Northland communities are mourning the loss of someone who gave so much and supported those around him. Stewart Carlson, better known as Pastor Stew, unexpectedly passed away earlier this week…
Motorcycle Shops Begin Spring Tune-Ups
HERMANTOWN, Minn.-- As we head into spring here in the northland, local motorcycle shops are reminding riders to make sure their ride is ready to go. The business Ape Hangers Customs in Hermantown is beginning…
Essentia Health Launches Program to Help Patients Connect With Community Resources
DULUTH, Minn.-- Essentia Health is partnering with other healthcare groups to launch a program to connect people with community groups. By going to their website and typing in your zip code, it will find local…
Shorty's Pizza to Be Featured Again on Food Network Friday
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A Superior restaurant is once again going to be featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Show. We're talking about Shorty's Pizza and Smoked Meat on Tower Avenue. It was featured…
Mental Health Panel Focuses on Children’s Health During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- It’s been mentally draining during the pandemic after more than a year and of course it affects adults, as well as kids and teens. The organization called Health Equity Northland brought it…
Duluth Police Officer Sustains 'Minor Injuries' In Kenwood Avenue Crash
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth police officer is being treated for minor injuries at a local hospital after colliding with a car in the Kenwood neighborhood Thursday afternoon. According to the police department, the…
Walz: Minnesotans 16 Years Old and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning Tuesday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tomorrow, Governor Walz will announce that all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination beginning Tuesday, March 30. The final eligibility expansion comes as the federal government has promised an…
Blue Angels Preparing for 2021 Duluth Airshow
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Airshow is back in 2021 after its cancellation last year due to the pandemic. The headliners, the U.S Navy Blue Angels, were in town on Thursday to talk about some…
Damiano Center Opens Hygiene Facility
DULUTH, Minn. - The Damiano Center has set up its six-unit hygiene facility after getting it over the winter. Each unit has a shower and toilet and people can stop by during operating hours…
Food Boxes Distributed to Those in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Earlier today, multiple organizations came together in Duluth to help those in need during a special event where thousands of pounds of food were given away. Hot dogs, taco meat, and…
COVID Cases Rise in Northern St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Places in northern St. Louis County have experienced high numbers of COVID cases, specifically during the last couple of weeks. Health officials say these cases have been active…
Bayfield County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. - The Bayfield County Health Department says there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks despite rising vaccination rates in the community. New cases have been seen particularly in Washburn, Herbster, Iron…
Michigan Sees Virus Surge, but Tighter Restrictions Unlikely
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan, which not long ago had among the country’s lowest COVID-19 infection rates, is confronting an alarming spike that some public health experts worry could be a harbinger nationally. The resurgence is being fueled by loosened…
Governor Tim Walz to Deliver State of the State Address on Sunday
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday that he will deliver his third State of the State address on Sunday. The address will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be delivered from the Governor's former social studies…
The CDC Is Tracking a Recent Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
(CNN) - Top US health officials say they're encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to suppress the spread of the virus -- and eased restrictions across the country coupled with spring break…
Congress to Press Big Tech CEOs Over Speech, Misinformation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and Google are giving an accounting to Congress of actions against the use of their platforms to spread falsehoods and incite violence. The stakes have ratcheted ever higher: The…
