Midday Update 2-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for the latest news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Have a great day!
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Asked to Block Statewide Mask Order
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The challenge was filed less than a week after the Legislature struck down a previous order and the Democratic…
Lake Superior Zoo Offers Unique Date Night Opportunity
DULUTH, Minn. - Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is offering a fun activity that allows you to spend quality time with a special someone,…
Morning Update 2-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for the latest news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Have a great day!
Update: 1 Dead, 4 Hurt in Minnesota Health Clinic Shooting; Man Held
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and four others are wounded in a shooting at a Minnesota health clinic. A 67-year-old local man said to have been angry with the care he received was arrested. The…
Senators to Hear Opening Arguments as Trump Fumes Over Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments are set to begin in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. An emotional first day ended Tuesday with the Senate voting to hear the case for convicting the former president of inciting the riot at the U.S.…
DECC, Range Recreation Civic Center Among Minnesota Convention Centers Receiving State Grants
DULUTH, Minn.- Convention Centers and Theaters across Minnesota received their own share of $13 million in grants from the state Monday, and two convention centers in the Northland say it is a much…
More Ice Cover Good for Lake Superior, Experts Say
DULUTH, Minn.- While ice on the lake proved almost disastrous for those anglers Tuesday, local experts say even though it's coming in slowly, the appearance of ice cover is good news for the…
Auto Parts Stores Remain Busy During Cold Snap
DULUTH, Minn. - As the temperatures continue to remain frigid, local auto parts stores have been busy with people coming in to get batteries. The colder it gets, the less charge is on your…
Superior Mayor Proclaims First-Ever 'Black Owned Business Week' In City
SUPERIOR, Wis. - On this Black History Month, and for the first time in the city of Superior's history, Mayor Jim Paine has proclaimed this week as “Black Owned Business Week” in…
Northlanders Enjoy Skiing Conditions
DULUTH, Minn. - Mild temperatures and fresh snow are making a perfect combination for some skiing. "Skiing conditions are much better, especially when you're looking at cross country skiing, a lot more trails are…
Workers On Two Ends Of The Spectrum Speak About Working On Chilly Days
DULUTH, Minn. - A blustery cold day with below zero temperatures in the Northland can make indoor work much more appealing. "I am really lucky to work inside here at Vitta," said Logan…
Multiple Anglers Rescued from Lake Superior After Ice Breaks Free
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland is a playground for many winter enthusiasts, especially for anglers when temps dip well below zero. On Tuesday, entertainment turned into an extreme rescue operation as roughly 30 anglers…
Should you Double Mask? Benefits and Trade-offs to Double Masking
DULUTH, Minn. - Many may be wondering if they should be double masking, especially with the new COVID variants out there. According to doctors at Essentia Health, if you wear an N-95 mask, double…
New Treatment for Those with Mild to Moderate COVID-19
NORTHLAND - A new treatment for those diagnosed with mild to moderate COVID-19 is being offered at Essentia in Duluth. The drug being used in this new antibody treatment at Essentia Health is called bamlanivimab,…
US Vaccine Drive Complicated by 1st, 2nd Dose Juggling Act
(AP) - The U.S. has entered a tricky phase of the COVID-19 vaccination effort as providers try to ramp up the number of people getting first shots while also ensuring a growing number of others get second doses. The shift…
Update: 5 Wounded in Minnesota Clinic Attack; Local Man Arrested
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) --Authorities say five people were shot and wounded in an attack at a Minnesota health clinic and that they arrested a 67-year-old local man. The five people were taken to hospitals after Tuesday's attack at the Allina…
School Closings, Delays: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
The following cancellations or delays have been reported to FOX 21 for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 Bessemer Area School District - 2 Hour Delay
Additional Cold Front Event Postponements Announced Due to Cold Temps
DULUTH, Minn. - Cold Front activities are being postponed once again due to extremely cold weather. According to a Tuesday press release from the city, the revised schedule of events is as follows: Yeti…
Fishermen Stranded on Lake Superior in Duluth as Ice Breaks Apart
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department says, in total, 26 anglers were rescued from Lake Superior off of the Beacon Pointe housing development Tuesday morning. The fire department received the water emergency call just after 11:00 a.m. According…
Ex-Wisconsin Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Vaccine Tampering
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former Wisconsin pharmacist has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he tried to spoil dozens of vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prosecutors in January…
Police: Multiple People Shot at Buffalo, Minn. Clinic; 1 detained
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP)-Authorities say someone was taken into custody following a shooting at a Minnesota clinic in which multiple people were shot, police said. Kelly Prestidge, an office manager for the Buffalo Police Department, told The Associated Press that the…
Judge Blocks Another Bid to Shut Down Line 3 Construction
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has rejected another attempt by opponents to shut down construction on Enbridge Energy’s replacement for its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. U.S.…
Midday Update 2-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
Second Case of Coronavirus Variant Detected in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The second case of a new, more contagious form of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in Wisconsin, less than a month after it was first seen. The variant was first detected on Jan. 12 and…
Driver Survives 70-Foot Plunge off Wisconsin Interchange
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A driver survived when his pickup truck plunged about 70 feet off a slippery interchange exit ramp in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Department of Transportation camera captured the Milwaukee-area…
Biden to Visit Wisconsin Next Week in First Official Trip
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president beyond his home state of Delaware. Biden is set to visit Milwaukee next Tuesday, according to the White House. While the Biden…
Morning Update 2-9-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
COVID Community Testing Site to Reopen at UWS on Monday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior's COVID-19 community testing site will reopen Monday, February 15. “The Wisconsin Department of Health Services completed an assessment of testing facilities statewide,” said Harry Anderson, Dean of Students. “Based on their findings and our proven ability…
Warming Center Remains Open Due to Extreme Cold
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will keep the Warming Center open for the week of February 8 due to continued dangerously cold temperatures. City officials say they will extend Warming Center hours as long as daily highs remain…
