After Nearly 9 Years, New Home for Brown Bears and Otters
DULUTH, Minn. - A major exhibit is now finished after being closed for nearly a decade at the Lake Superior Zoo. After nearly 9 years of being closed, the Lake Superior Zoo’s Bear Country…
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Duluth Edison Charter Schools Offer New Educational Option
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Edison Charter Schools is offering a new blended learning program starting next school year. In the fall, there will be another option for students in grades 6 through…
Better City Superior Initiative May Create More Opportunities in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The future of business development in one Northland community could soon be looking even brighter. The City of Superior could soon put what’s being called the “Better City Superior Initiative”…
Woman Helps Rescue Injured Coyote Found on Side of Road
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, Wildwoods wildlife rehabilitation center shared a story on their Facebook page of how a woman helped rescue an injured coyote she found lying in a snowbank on the side…
NASA Rover Lands on Mars to Look for Signs of Ancient Life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover has landed on Mars in an epic quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on the red planet. The space agency says the six-wheeled Perseverance hurtled through…
Voting Begins for Final 50 Finalists in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow Contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation says voting is now open for its 'Name a Snowplow' contest finalists. MnDOT says they have received close to 24,000 name submissions…
Wisconsin Health Officials Launch Vaccine Registry
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials said Thursday they plan to launch a new online COVID-19 vaccine registry next month. People will be able to log into the registry, determine if they’re eligible, and schedule appointments for shots through…
Northland Newborns 2-18-21
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…
Midday Update 2-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.
US Needs to Brace Itself for More Deadly Storms, Experts Say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities. They also fit a pattern of worsening extremes under climate change and demonstrate…
Thompson Wants 75% of Fall UW Classes in-Person
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced Thursday that he wants 75% of classes to be taught in-person this fall. Thompson said in a column that he’s directed system campuses to ensure students will have…
Duluth Dentist Explains Importance of National Children's Dental Health Month
DULUTH, Minn. - February serves as National Children's Dental Health Month. Dr. Kyle Hammer with Port City Dental and Miller Hill Dental in Duluth says it's a time to raise awareness and educate…
Searching For New Dinner Ideas? Try This Light, Easy Pasta Recipe
DULUTH, Minn. - What's for dinner? It's a common question throughout many households, especially during the week when time is already tight for many working Northlanders. In this week's Cooking Connection, Chef…
Morning Update 2-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.
City Crews Responding to Two Water Main Breaks in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - City crews are responding to two water main breaks in Duluth Thursday morning. According to the City of Duluth, the first water main break was reported Wednesday night at 11:14 p.m. and is located at 2201 West…
COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Will Alert Minnesotans When They're Eligible for Vaccine
(FOX 9) - Minnesota is launching a new vaccination website to help people find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesotans who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, regardless of…
Carlton Restaurants Continue To Adapt Amid Pandemic
CARLTON, Minn. - It was a roller coaster 2020 for restaurants like The Street Car in Carlton. "That's when it really hit hard for us. That brought a whole different style of business. We had…
Nearly Naked Ruck March Back On This Year After Pandemic Cancellation in 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - The Veteran fundraiser the Nearly Naked Ruck March will be happening this year despite the pandemic. It’s all happening on the skyline loop at Enger Tower on March 27th. In 2020,…
Back-to-Back Pursuits End with 2 Officers Injured, 2 Arrested
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Two arrests, two pursuits, and two police departments. Duluth and Superior officers were taken on wild chases Wednesday. One of which, injured officers and created a mess of damage through a Superior…
Duluth Playhouse Welcoming Small Audience for First Time During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- Excitement is building for a popular Duluth theater getting ready for its first in-person audience since the pandemic. We're talking about the Duluth Playhouse. They'll be performing a production of Charlotte’s Web on…
Duluth Public Schools to Continue Plan for March 8th Opening
DULUTH, Minn.-- The update in policy for in-person guidelines from the governor won't change the reopening plans already in place for Duluth Public Schools. ISD 709 Superintendent John Magas says the district will keep its…
Birkie Organizers Create More Virtual Race Options
HAYWARD, Wisc. - The 47th annual Birkie will be looking a lot different this year. Organizers say that in an effort to keep everything socially distanced, participants will start in waves throughout the week. With…
Carbon Monoxide Concerns Arise As People Get Creative Trying To Warm Up
DULUTH, Minn. - Chilly weather sweeping the nation could cause people to get creative when trying to stay warm, but those alternatives mean increased carbon monoxide deaths. Many people will do everything they can…
Lester Park Golf Course to Permanently Close after 2023 Golf Season
DULUTH, Minn. - For the next two years, Lester Park Golf Course will remain closed before having its final season in 2023 when Enger Park’s course undergoes some major renovations. In 2019, a task…
More Than 1 Million Doses of Vaccine Given in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered to more than 740,000 people in Wisconsin, the state Department of Health Services reported Wednesday. Gov. Tony Evers praised the milestone, calling it “exciting…
Republican Doug Wardlow Runs for Minnesota Attorney General
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Doug Wardlow is running again for Minnesota attorney general. Wardlow lost the 2018 race to Democrat Keith Ellison by just under 4 percentage points.…
Vehicle Pursuits in Superior End in Multiple Arrests, Investigators Injured
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Authorities in Superior say two separate vehicle pursuits on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of both drivers and non-life-threatening injuries to two officers from the Duluth Police Department who…
Wisconsin 2021 Spring Primary Election Results
Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Spring Primary Election State Schools Superintendent - One Advances Jill Underly - 88,716 votes | 27% Deborah Kerr - 86,095 votes | 27% Steve Krull -…
Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Host, Dies at 70
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. His death Wednesday at the age of 70 was announced on his website. With his three-hour weekday radio show broadcast…
Walz Approves Middle, High School Reopenings Starting Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Citing progress on the coronavirus vaccination front, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced plans to let more middle and high school students return to the classroom for in-person learning as early as Monday. Elementary schools are already…
