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St. Luke's Needs Volunteers for COVID-19 Study

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s is in need of volunteers to help complete their COVID-19 RECOVER study. Doctors say they want 100 more essential workers, which includes bus drivers, grocery store workers, and bankers.…

School Closings, Delays: Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

The following cancellations or delays have been reported to FOX 21 for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 Bessemer Area School District - Closed Drummond Area School District - Closed (no after-school activities or virtual classes) Hayward Schools - Closed South Shore…

Evers' Budget Proposal Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his budget plan will include a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The Journal Sentinel reports that the idea will likely be blocked by the Republican-controlled Legislature but could be a catalyst…

Gov. Walz Deploys Guard For Chauvin Trial Security

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to deploy in preparation for potential civil unrest during the upcoming trials of four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last summer. The Democratic…

Hospitals Criticize Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota hospitals are criticizing the state’s coronavirus vaccine distribution system as inequitable, leaving some clinics and hospitals without doses for older, vulnerable patients. The Minnesota Hospital Association, in a letter to state health officials, says…

Day Out With Thomas to Return to Duluth in August

DULUTH, Minn. - The North Shore Scenic Railroad announced Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning to the Northland this summer. According to the Railroad's Facebook page, Day Out with Thomas is set for…

Cold Snap Causes 3 Water Main Breaks in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-- The cold snap has been causing other headaches for the city of Duluth’s Utility Operations Department. Crews responded to three water main breaks Friday, leaving some without water temporarily. Crews worked on…

Local Businesses Prepare for Super Bowl Sunday

DULUTH, Minn. - With Super Bowl Sunday coming up, businesses are gearing up with new deals for their customers. At Ursa Minor Brewing in the Lincoln Park Craft District, you can get a free pretzel…

State to Open Community Vaccination Site at DECC Next Week

DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Monday, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center will be the host to a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination site. According to a Friday press release, it's one of multiple permanent COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program sites being launched - there…

Evers Vetoes Republican-Backed COVID-19 Bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed the first bill passed by the Legislature to address the coronavirus pandemic in 10 months, a Republican-backed measure that Democrats say would do nothing to combat the virus or help reopen…

Pandemic Drives Increase in Visits to Minnesota Food Shelves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s food shelves saw a big jump in need in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic instability. Hunger Solutions Minnesota collects data from 350 food shelves across the state. Its annual report says they…

Midday Update 2-5-21

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.

Duluth Police Investigating Wednesday Drive-By Shooting Incident

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police say they are investigating a Wednesday morning drive-by shooting incident. The incident happened around 9:52 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 53 and Piedmont Avenue. According to police, after speaking with the reporting party of…

Teen Wanted in Fatal Wisconsin Mall Shooting Caught in Iowa

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — A teen wanted in connection with the fatal shooting at a mall in eastern Wisconsin has been arrested in Iowa. The Grand Chute Police Department announced U.S. Marshals arrested 17-year-old Dezman Ellis on Thursday in…

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