Ice Festival In Superior Goes On
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Ice Festival in superior is still happening at the end of the month. This year, everything will be mostly outdoors. There will be two dozen ice carvings set up around…
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Lake Superior Zoo Hosts Wild Winter Wonderland
DULUTH, Minn. - While many entertainment venues are closed, one place was open for the public to help families and animals celebrate winter. The Lake Superior Zoo hosted Wild Winter Wonderland, where families were able…
Proctor School District Leaders Seek Balance, Parents Vocalize Pushback
PROCTOR, Minn. - School districts throughout the country are struggling to maintain the balance between bringing kids back to school and keeping them safe from COVID-19. Proctor School District is in the same dilemma as…
Closed Wisconsin Capitol Deflates Security Concerns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Security breaches at the U.S. Capitol and statehouses around the country haven’t led to any changes at the state Capitol building in Madison. Gov. Tony Evers closed the building in March to prevent the spread of…
Teachers Help Students Make Sense of Violence at US Capitol
(AP) - Social studies teachers across the United States are setting aside lesson plans this week to help young people make sense of the scenes from Washington and the violent siege by supporters of President Donald Trump. Many teachers say…
Essentia Health, Common Spirit Health Sign Letter of Intent
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia leaders say negotiations are moving forward for CommonSpirit Health owned facilities in North Dakota and Minnesota to join Essentia Health. In a Friday afternoon announcement, the hospital says Essentia Health and Commonspirit Health have signed a…
No Immediate Ruling in Request to Delay Trial in Floyd Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota judge overseeing the case against four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd says he…
Suspect in Fond du Lac Shooting Charged With Manslaughter
CLOQUET, Minn. - The suspect arrested for the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Joseph James Peterson on December 28 on the Fond du Lac reservation has been formally charged. Authorities say 18-year-old Joseph James Fohrenkam has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.…
Midday Update 1-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Have a great weekend!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, January 8
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 2,387 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 431,944 in the state. Health officials also reported 48 news deaths bringing the death total…
President Trump Won’t Attend Joe Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor's inauguration. In a Friday tweet Trump said, “To all…
Morning Update 1-8-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
The Latest: Pelosi Lowers Capitol Flags in Honor of Officer
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says those responsible for police officer Brian Sicknick’s death from the siege at the Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump “must be brought to justice.” Pelosi said Friday she was lowering…
Us Loses 140,000 Jobs, First Monthly Drop Since Spring
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses. The unemployment rate stayed…
Duluth Fire Marshall Investigating Friday Morning Fire
DULUTH, Minn. - At 12:28 a.m. Friday morning the Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1801 East 2nd Street. All of the residents made it out of the building safely and no injuries were reported. Initial damage…
'Skyline Social & Games' Ready To Reopen With Loosened State Guidelines
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - One of the bigger entertainment venues in Hermantown is gearing up to reopen when state COVID-19 guidelines are loosened again next week. Skyline Social & Games will be opening…
UWS Awards 400 Students With About $150,000 In Grant Funding
SUPERIOR, Wis. - 400 students at the University of Wisconsin Superior are getting a little extra financial help to continue their education. UWS recently awarded nearly $150,000 in emergency grant funding to those students. The…
Wisconsin Ramps Up Vaccine Distribution
MADISON, Wis.-- As the number of people vaccinated in Wisconsin surpasses the 100,000 mark, the state is beginning to increase the amount of doses. State health experts say the Department of Health Services allocates…
No More Late Fees at Superior Public Library
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- If you've got late fees racked up with the Superior Public Library, fear no more you're in the clear. The library, on the corner of Tower Avenue and Belknap Street, is no longer…
Candlelight Vigil Demonstration Held in Duluth after Capitol Riots
DULUTH, Minn.-- A candlelight vigil took place in front of the Federal Building in downtown Duluth tonight. Around 20 protesters got together after organizers put the event up on Facebook Wednesday night. The event was…
Entertainment Venues Will Take Time To Reopen
DULUTH, Minn - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has now given the green light, but many of those running Northland entertainment venues and tourist attractions say its going to take some time to reopen. Like many…
Rapid COVID Testing Available At St. Luke's Hospital
DULUTH, Minn. - Patients of St. Luke's Hospital can now get a rapid COVID-19 antigen test that can return same-day results. The testing is available for patients of the respiratory clinic in Hermantown or those…
Hauling Company Helps Community Get Rid Of Christmas Trees
DULUTH, Minn. - A local hauling company is lending a hand by helping families get rid of their Christmas trees for free. In the last couple of days, Twin Ports Trailer Trash picked about…
Life 97.3 Hosts Third Annual Northland's Largest Baby Shower
DULUTH, Minn. - A local radio station is once again working to help families in need. Life 97.3 is partnering with St. Luke's hospital for the third annual Northland's Largest Baby Shower. The goal…
Free COVID-19 Testing Event Happening at Grand Rapids High School
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The first COVID-19 briefing of 2021 comes with uplifting news from Itasca County. The county's public health officials are reporting a steady decrease in cases throughout December. Over the past…
Major CARES Act Funding Comes to Region
DULUTH, Minn. - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $1.7 million to the City of Duluth thanks to a second round of CARES Act funding. $1.2 million of those…
Political Experts Respond to Events at the Capitol
NORTHLAND - While counting the electoral ballots was supposed to be a routine measure, a group came into the building to protest, creating chaos at the nation's Capitol. "I thought yesterday was incredibly disappointing,"…
Psychotherapists Give Advice Concerning People's Mental Well-being
DULUTH, Minn. - With the events at the Capitol yesterday, people may be feeling more anxious and not stable when it comes to mental health. Experts we talked to say it's important to limit…
US Registering Highest Deaths Yet From the Coronavirus
(AP) – The U.S. registered its highest deaths yet from the coronavirus on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic. The…
Police Identify 3 Who Died From Medical Emergencies During Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia police have identified the three people who had medical emergencies and died during the storming of the Capitol. They are 55-year-old Kevin Greeson, of Athens, Alabama; 34-year-old Rosanne Boyland, of Kennesaw, Georgia; and 50-year-old…
