Lake Superior Railroad Museum Gearing Up For Reopen
DULUTH, Minn. - With plans to reopen April first, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is getting the chance to make some much-needed changes. "Right now when people come in they will be able to…
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DPD K-9 Receives Bulletproof Vest Embroidered with Tribute to Fallen K-9 Haas
DULUTH, Minn.- Another K-9 with the Duluth Police Department has its own protective gear, carrying a special tribute to a Duluth K-9 shot and killed in the line of duty. K-9 Villi received a…
WI State Superintendent Primary: Underly And Kerr Advance To General Election
WISCONSIN -- The field of seven candidates for Wisconsin's Superintendent of Public Instruction race has been narrowed down to two. With 95% of precincts reporting at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, the AP has called the race for Jill Underly and…
Burst Pipe Sends Water Gushing Through Skywalk, Into Greysolon Plaza
DULUTH, Minn.- A scare at Duluth’s Greysolon plaza on East Superior Street downtown on Tuesday, after water came gushing into part of the building and out onto the alley behind, a burst water…
Visitors Enjoy Frozen Sculptures at Amnicon Falls
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. - Amnicon Falls, about 25 miles southeast of Superior, has always been a beautiful spot to check out, but it's even more of a must-see this winter. "I expect to see…
Douglas County COVID Cases See a Decline
DOUGLAS COUNTY - The Douglas County Department of Health is seeing a decline in cases. Currently, there are 14 active cases in the county. Just two weeks ago, there were more…
Winter Weather Causes Delay in Vaccine Delivery
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County’s COVID-19 vaccine shipments are being delayed by the winter storm in the southern U.S. Because of that, three vaccination clinics scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday…
Minnesota Power Offers Heating Tips During Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - The chilly air remains in the Northland, and Minnesota Power is offering up some tips to save money while being safe. For instance, every one degree a thermostat is turned down,…
Local Chapter of Project Linus Gives Blankets to Duluth Fire Department
DULUTH, Minn. - As these chilly temps continue, one local organization is stepping up to provide some warm forms of comfort to kids experiencing trauma. For kids going through challenging times, a blanket may…
Ice on Lake Superior up Nearly 25% Amid Subfreezing Temps
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Ice coverage on Lake Superior has increased by nearly 25% over the past week thanks to the long stretch of subfreezing temperatures. The lake was experiencing historically low percentages of ice in January. But that changed…
Evers to Tout Wisconsin Budget Proposal as Bounce Back Plan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to call on the Republican-controlled Legislature to join him in passing a two-year budget he is presenting as a “bounce back” plan to help the state…
DPD K9 Vili Receives Bullet and Stab Protective Vest
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, Duluth Police Department K9 Vili received his bullet and stab protective vest. The vest was thanks to a donation made from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The police department says K9 Vili's…
Midday Update 2-16-21
Join FOX 21's Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
Minnesota Nears Giving 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is closing in on the milestone of administering 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines. According to an update from the Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday, the state’s health care providers had administered a total of…
Morning Update 2-16-21
Join FOX 21's Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
Duluth Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon shots fired incident in Duluth's Central Hillside neighborhood. According to police, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the 20 Block of Village…
Update: Power Restored to Thousands of Minnesota Power Customers
UPDATE: DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Power says as of 10:18 a.m. power has been restored to all customers affected by Tuesday's power outage. Our crews have restored power to all customers affected by this power outage. — Minnesota Power (@mnpower)…
Polls Are Open for Wisconsin's 2021 Spring Primary Election
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Polls are open this morning in Wisconsin for the 2021 Wisconsin Spring Primary Election. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. The key race across the state for the spring primary is…
Biden Extends Pandemic Help for Homeowners, Renters Wait
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is extending a ban on housing foreclosures to June 30 to help homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.…
Betty's Pies Busy on President's Day, Excited for Better Weather to Bring More Customers
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- One popular restaurant along the North Shore, Betty's Pies has adapted to the pandemic well. But owners say they're ready for the spring and summer months to bring more traffic again.…
Warming House at Bayfront Ice Rink Opens for the Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Warming House at the Bayfront Park Ice Rink is back open for the season -- with limited capacity. 25 people are now allowed inside at a time, social distancing markers are…
UW-Superior Reopens COVID-19 Testing Site
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A free COVID-19 testing site is back open on the campus of U-W Superior for anyone in the area. The state-funded nasal swab testing site has moved from the gymnasium to UWS'…
Extreme Cold Keeping Some Property Managers Busy with Repairs on Houses, Apartments
DULUTH, Minn.- The recent arctic weather has been harder on homes in the area, especially Duluth's older, more heat-inefficient houses and apartments. And some property managers say they’re finding their hands full with maintenance.…
Pandemic Could Cause People To Delay Cancer Screenings And Treatment
DULUTH, Minn. - As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a grip on the nation, health experts are now worried it could cause patients to delay cancer screenings or treatments. Research suggests even a two-month…
Indoor Facilities Experience Increase in Patrons Because of Cold Weather, Busy Time of Year
NORTHLAND - Indoor facilities are experiencing increases in patrons – some having to do with the cold weather while others are simply thriving because it's their busy time of year. While the cold weather may…
Car Washes Remain Busy During Cold Snap
DULUTH, Minn. - While it is cold outside, people are still getting their cars washed at places like Miller Mall Car Wash in Duluth. According to management, while there is a slight decrease because…
Fuel Spikes Due to Pandemic, Cold Temps
DULUTH, Minn. - With the cold weather, fuel companies are making sure that people are getting propane and heating oil they need to get through the frigid temperatures. With the combination of COVID and the…
New Restrictions by Canada Sting Minnesota Border Businesses
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Canadian officials are enforcing tighter restrictions on nonessential travel across its border, which many northern Minnesota business owners view as a move in the wrong direction. Canada has kept its border closed to nonessential visitors for…
Pelosi Says Independent Commission Will Examine Capitol Riot
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi says the commission will "investigate and report on the facts…
Moment of Silence Will Be Held for Clinic Shooting Victims
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A moment of silence will be held on Tuesday to mark one week since a Minnesota man walked into a health clinic northwest of Minneapolis and opened fire, killing one staff member and injuring four others.…
