(FOX 9) - While the world's focus is on COVID-19, those at Hennepin Healthcare’s urgent care in Minneapolis are still testing for the virus that usually dominates these winter months. "It’s the same swab that we use for the COVID-19 test that…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Have a great day!
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesotans have now received more than 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccine. Updated figures from the administration of Gov. Tim Walz show that more than 728,000 Minnesotans have received at least one dose, including close…
NORTHLAND-- The cold temps may be keeping some people inside as of late. But for farmers, they need to be outside even more when the reading on the thermometer goes down. "It's definitely almost a…
DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Responsible Pet Owner month and one responsibility some pet parents may not think of is taking the animal to a chiropractor. Chiropractic for Body and Life in downtown Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth entrepreneur and community leader Joel Labovitz passed away over the weekend at the age of 93 and now he is being remembered. "He was really larger than life and extremely optimistic,"…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The vaccine rollout continues in Itasca County, but demand is still far greater than the supply they've received. Health officials say nearly 16 percent of the population in Itasca County has…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.
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…
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, 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…
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…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.
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…
(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, 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…
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,…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
