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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…

Major Funding Comes to Wisconsin to Help Those Hit by the Pandemic

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced a $300 million federal program that provides funding to Wisconsin residents hit hard by the pandemic pay rent and utilities. So far, the Northwest Wisconsin Community…

US Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. health advisers have endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson that's expected to provide an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The panel of Food and Drug Administration experts ruled on Friday that J&J's…

Ordinance Changes Incorporates Waived Conversion Fee, Encourages Increase of Affordable Housing Options

DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth will now be waiving a fee that’s been in place for years. It’s part of an effort to help promote affordable housing in the area. The Duluth City…

Duluth Police K9 Luna Shot, Killed During Standoff

UPDATE: Our reporter on the scene says multiple officers entered the home and gunshots were fired. Police have not confirmed if the standoff is over. We'll update you as more information becomes available. __________________________________________________________________________ 24th Avenue…

Cooper Recalls 430K Light Truck Tires Due to Sidewall Bulges

DETROIT (AP) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling more than 430,000 light truck tires in the U.S. because they can develop sidewall bulges that could lead to tire failure. The recall covers certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer,…

Minnesota Budget Swings From $1.3B Deficit to $1.6B Surplus

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s budget outlook has swung from a nearly $1.3 billion deficit to a $1.6 billion surplus, state economists announced Friday, an improvement that sets up debates for the rest of the legislative session over taxes and spending.…

Power Outages Reported in Duluth, Hermantown, Cloquet and Surrounding Areas

DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power crews are working to restore power to roughly 1,000 customers Friday afternoon. The outage was reported around 11:30 a.m. and is affecting customers throughout the Duluth, Hermantown, and Cloquet area. So far, power has been…

City Crews Responding to Water Main Beak in East Hillside

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Utility Operations crews are responding to a broken water main located in the East Hillside neighborhood. The break was reported at 11:12 a.m. and is located at North 13th Avenue East and East 6th Street. Water…

Midday Update 2-26-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.

Northland Newborns 2-25-21

Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. Calling all proud parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Email a…

Wisconsin Mall Shooting Case Staying in Juvenile Court

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The case of a 15-year-old boy charged with shooting and wounding eight people at a suburban Milwaukee mall last year will remain in juvenile court. The Milwaukee teen in a petition for juvenile delinquency faces eight felony…

Morning Update 2-26-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a look at news and weather making headlines this Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.

Ex-Cop Appeals Murder Conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of an Australian woman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to take his…

Duluth Fire Department Responds to Friday Morning Structure Fire in East Hillside

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Fire Crews responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the East Hillside neighborhood. The fire was reported around 5:00 a.m. at 522 North 7th Avenue East. When crews arrived at the scene they found…

Minnesota Officer Deadly Force Working Group Gives One-Year Progress Report

MINNESOTA- A working group looking at ways to reduce deadly force encounters between police and citizens in Minnesota says many of their recommendations are being implemented -- but there is still work to…

COVID-Adapted American Birkebeiner Skis On

CABLE , Wis.- The 47th American Birkebeiner Ski Race, the largest cross-country ski race in North America and third largest in the world, began in a completely new way Wednesday. Skiers for each…

US Bombs Facilities In Syria Used By Iran-Backed Militia

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman…

Gov. Walz Lays Out Vaccine Rollout Timeline for All Minnesotans to Get First Dose by Summer

ST. PAUL, Minn.-- One year ago on February 25, the first Minnesotan was officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Now fast forward to Thursday and Governor Tim Walz is putting out the framework for every Minnesotan to…

Bent Paddle Festiversary for 2021 Canceled

DULUTH, Minn. - For the second year in a row, Festiversary will be canceled at Bent Paddle due to the pandemic. The celebration usually takes place in May around the anniversary of the brewery…

Mental Health Issues Increase During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - Some mental health service centers in the Northland have seen an uptick in clients since the pandemic began. Over at North Shore Mental Health Services in Duluth, therapists say 75% of…

Busy Week for DECC

DULUTH, Minn. - The DECC has been having its busiest week since the start of the pandemic. This week there is UMD Women’s Hockey, UMD Men’s Hockey, COVID-19 testing along with a performance by the…

Boxes of Food Distributed to People in the Area

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth labor unions and organizations came together to distribute thousands of boxes of food at the DECC to Northland residents hit hard by the pandemic. The DECC parking lot was busy with…

AG: Ex-Olympics Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Felony Charges, Including Sex Trafficking

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has died by apparent suicide after being charged with two dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking. Michigan’s attorney general announced John…