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An Ice Sauna Is Opening In Canal Park

DULUTH, Minn. - Frigid temperatures are sticking around in Northland, this week, and a local sauna company is helping people embrace the cold. Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna has built a sauna made completely…

New Variants Raise Worry About COVID-19 Virus Reinfections

(AP) - Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world. New research also suggests that people can get second infections with earlier versions…

Essentia Health Eases Visitor Restrictions

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health is making updates to its visitor policy as cases of COVID-19 in the area have started to slow down. According to a Monday press release, beginning Tuesday the hospital will allow one adult visitor per…

School Closings, Delays: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

The following cancellations or delays have been reported to FOX 21 for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 Ironwood School District - Closed Lake Superior School District - 2 Hour Delay South Shore School District – Closed  

Man Charged With Trespassing After Run on Super Bowl Field

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching, authorities say Yuri Andrade, 31, scampered onto the field Sunday night in the fourth quarter of the…

Evers Announces New Vaccine Sites as Doses Increase

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers' administration is partnering with an international health care organization to set up community sites for COVID-19 vaccinations. Evers announced Monday that his administration will work with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to establish six to…

House GOP Calls for Lifting Business Restrictions by May 1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans laid out a roadmap Monday for lifting the state’s coronavirus restrictions on businesses with a goal of letting them return to full operations by May 1. Rep. Dave Baker, of Willmar, said at a…

Midday Update 2-8-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

$1,400 Stimulus Check: When Could You Get Your Third Payment?

  WASHINGTON D.C. (Fox Business) - Congressional Democrats are pushing ahead with passing President Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, paving the way for a third $1,400 stimulus check for millions of Americans — and households could start to…

Morning Update 2-8-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

Trump Impeachment Trial to Open With Sense of Urgency, Speed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency. Democrats want to hold the former president accountable for the violent U.S. Capitol siege. And Republicans want it over as fast as…

Vaccination Site to Give 1,500 Shots Monday at The DECC

DULUTH, Minn.-- As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues, Duluth will be getting a temporary boost in doses. The Minnesota Department of Health has been opening up vaccination locations around the state, including…

Sport and Recreational Vehicle Sales Growing

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - As winter continues, recreational vehicle dealers in the Northland are seeing a lot of people eager to hit the road for new adventures. It has been a wild year for RV…

'Love Creamery' Accommodates Customers During Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - During the pandemic many businesses have struggled, including Love Creamery in Lincoln Park. Management says they are grateful to the local community for keeping them alive. To accommodate for customers’ needs,…

St. Luke's Needs Volunteers for COVID-19 Study

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s is in need of volunteers to help complete their COVID-19 RECOVER study. Doctors say they want 100 more essential workers, which includes bus drivers, grocery store workers, and bankers.…

School Closings, Delays: Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

The following cancellations or delays have been reported to FOX 21 for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 Bessemer Area School District - Closed Drummond Area School District - Closed (no after-school activities or virtual classes) Hayward Schools - Closed South Shore…

Evers' Budget Proposal Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his budget plan will include a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The Journal Sentinel reports that the idea will likely be blocked by the Republican-controlled Legislature but could be a catalyst…

Gov. Walz Deploys Guard For Chauvin Trial Security

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to deploy in preparation for potential civil unrest during the upcoming trials of four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last summer. The Democratic…

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