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Duluth Police Department Adds 6 New Officers

DULUTH, Minn.-- A fresh set of officers were sworn in to the Duluth Police Department Friday. Six new officers received their badges and took the oath to serve at DPD headquarters today. Police Chief Mike…

Bakeries Hope for Busy Valentine's Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Bakeries are getting busy for what they hope is a busy Valentine’s Day holiday. Over at Johnson’s Bakery in Lincoln Park, workers are putting together everything from cookies and cakes to…

Union Gospel Mission Stays Busy During Cold Snap

DULUTH, Minn. - During this cold snap, many organizations that help the homeless and disadvantaged are seeing an uptick in people using their services. Over at the Union Gospel Mission, the organization has…

Duluth Fire Crews Battle Early Friday Morning Fire

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Piedmont neighborhood early Friday morning. The fire broke out just after 4:00 a.m. this morning at 2232 Hoover Street. According…

Superior Warming Sheds Closed Due to Cold Weather

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Warming Sheds in Superior will be closed this weekend due to forecasted cold temperatures. According to the City of Superior website, all Warming Sheds in the city will be closed February 12-14. The Warming Sheds will be…

CDC: Strong Evidence in-Person Schooling Can Be Done Safely

(AP) - The nation’s top public health agency says in-person schooling can be done safely with mask use, social distancing, and other strategies, but vaccination of teachers, while important, is not a prerequisite for reopening. The Centers for Disease Control…

Crash Reported on Blatnik Bridge

DULUTH, Minn. - According to the MN Department of Transportation road reports, a crash has been reported between Garfield Avenue and the end of southbound I-535. Current reports say commuters should expect a short travel delay on the Blatnik Bridge…

Midday Update 2-12-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Duluth Police Department to Swear In Six New Officers

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is swearing in six new officers Friday afternoon. The Swearing-In Ceremony will be heard virtually this year due to COVID. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be live-streamed on the…

Morning Update 2-12-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.  

Staff Shortage at Wisconsin Prisons Costing Taxpayers $60m

MADISON, Wis. — A staffing shortage at Wisconsin prisons is pushing corrections officers to work long hours, costing taxpayers at least $60 million in overtime pay. Data from the state Department of Corrections shows roughly 15% of corrections officers positions…

Hearing Wellness Center Opens Doors in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The City of Superior welcomed in its newest business on Thursday. The Hearing Wellness Center is located on 8th street. It offers services like hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings. A…

Water Main Breaks Continue During Cold Snap

DULUTH, Minn.-- The below-zero temperatures have kept Duluth city crews busy with water main break after water main break. More than a half-dozen breaks have happened so far in the past week alone. But…

20th Year for Northland's St. Jude Radiothon Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - It’s the 20th year of the Northland’s St. Jude Radiothon on B-105. The event raises money for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2020, the radiothon raised about…

New Legislation to Remove Brewery Growler Cap

MINNESOTA - A group called the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries introduced new legislation today that would remove Minnesota’s growler cap. A state law that now prohibits bigger breweries from selling their beer in 64…

Wisconsin Judge Orders Start to Wolf Hunt This Month

JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November. The Trump administration removed wolves from the federal endangered species list in January,…

Wisconsin Pharmacies Receiving Vaccine Under Federal Program

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday announced the beginning of the program that targets…

Midday Update 2-11-21

FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama take a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Have a great day!

Birkebeiner Will Take Place, but With Safety Protocols

CABLE, Wis. (AP) - The American Birkebeiner Ski Race in northern Wisconsin will look different this year because of coronavirus safety protocols. Organizers of the event, promoted as North America’s largest and longest cross-country ski race, have stretched it from…

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