Duluth Police Chief Talks 2021 Priorities For Department
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken sat down with FOX 21’s Dan Hanger to talk about his priorities for 2021 after a year of so many challenges. The goal this year is…
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Food Farm Hands Out Free Rutabagas
DULUTH, Minn.-- In west Duluth on Wednesday, people bot their hands on some root vegetables -- for free! The Food Farm came down from Wrenshall and handed out hundreds of pounds of rutabagas. Nearby, Wusso's…
St. Luke's Continues COVID-19 Vaccinations Amid Limited Amount of Doses, Scheduling Issues
DULUTH, Minn.-- As COVID-19 vaccinations continue in our area, St. Luke's has been giving out around 300 of them a day with the capacity to do more. But it has come with challenges, including…
St. Louis County Public Health Debuts Mobile Covid-19 Testing Trailers
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Public Health is making it easier for many Northlanders to have access to COVID-19 testing. The county purchased two mobile COVID-19 test trailers for more than $200,000 The money…
Public Health Officials Say Avoid Large Gatherings For Super Bowl Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -St. Louis County Public Health is reminding people to limit the number of people they choose to celebrate with during Super Bowl weekend Minnesota is still under the Governor's orders to avoid…
Stella Maris Academy Celebrates Catholic School Week
DULUTH, Minn. - Stella Maris Academy is celebrating National Catholic School week… On Wednesday, students from all three campuses got a chance to watch priests get a pie to the face. A couple of school…
Lumber Companies Experience Market Spike During Pandemic, Connected to High Demand
NORTHLAND - Many Northland businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic but for some, it’s been a boom for business. Lumber companies expected the demand for their products was going to drop, but it…
Essentia to Open Outpatient Day Surgery Center at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has announced they will be converting the old Sears building at the Miller Hill Mall to an outpatient day surgery center. Construction is expected to begin this spring with it…
Minnesota BCA Identifies Deputy in Officer-Involved Shooting in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Minn. - On Wednesday, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the deputy involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting incident last week in Saginaw. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, authorities responded to a report of a…
Wisconsin Prosecutors Seek Rittenhouse Arrest, Higher Bond
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin prosecutors have asked a judge for a new arrest warrant for an Illinois teen charged with fatally shooting two people during an anti-police protest in Kenosha in August. Kyle Rittenhouse faces two counts of intentional…
Plan to Strip Walz of Power to Close Schools Passes 1st Test
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Republican proposal to strip Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of the emergency powers he used to close schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in Minnesota has passed…
Hayward Police Request Death Investigation by Wisconsin DCI
HAYWARD, Wis. - At the request of the Hayward Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a death that occurred in the city of Hayward on Monday evening. According to a Wisconsin DOJ…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, February 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 669 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Wednesday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 463,766 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total…
Midday Update 2-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.
Essentia Health to Move Vaccine Clinic to Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health announced they will be moving its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to the Miller Hill Mall this week. The hospital says vaccinations will be administered by appointment only at the…
Prepping Your Pet for Cold Artic Air Slated to Arrive This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - With high temperatures only forecasted to be hitting the single digits below zero this weekend, it's important to remember your pets aren't immune when it comes to battling…
Wisconsin Assembly Sends Mask Order Repeal Back to Senate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Assembly plans to send the question of whether the state's mask mandate should be repealed back to the state Senate, which voted last week to end the requirement. The Assembly delayed a vote last…
Morning Update 2-3-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.
Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties to Avoid Virus Spread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. Dr. Anthony Fauci, says when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the pandemic, people should “just lay low and…
Erin Letzring Wins Her First Beargrease Marathon, First Female Champion in 23 Years
DULUTH, Minn.- After an epic finish-line battle Tuesday evening, the winner of the 37th Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was first-time marathon musher Erin Letzring, beating out previous champ Ryan Redington by seconds…
Superior Council Wants State's Ethical Opinion Involving Mayor Paine's Marriage To Councilor
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland proposed a formal request through the council Tuesday night to have City Attorney Frog Prell seek an advisory opinion from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission involving possible…
MN Court of Appeals Denies Lawsuit Against Line 3
A Minnesota Court of Appeals judge has thrown out a lawsuit that was trying to stop the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline reconstruction project. Several activist and Indigenous groups were challenging…
Duluth Hits New Record With Opioid Deaths; Police Working On Treatment Efforts
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police say the city had its highest number of deaths from opioid overdoses in 2020, ever since they began tracking the numbers back in 2013. 20 people died from suspected overdoses,…
City of Superior Extends Mask Mandate
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior city council has voted to renew the city’s mask mandate through the end of April. Previously, when Gov. Tony Evers ordered his mask mandate, the city of Superior let its own mandate expire. However, the…
More Snow Sculptures Coming to Lincoln Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Several snow sculptures in the Lincoln Park craft district have recently been completed and more are on the way. Three more sculptures will appear on Superior Street in Lincoln Park after…
Pandemic Prompting More People to Hit the Slopes at Lutsen Mountains
LUTSEN, Minn. - It’s known as cabin fever, and this year, we may find ourselves letting it sink in earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many winter weather enthusiasts are embracing current restrictions and…
Many People Are Still Hesitant To Take Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - More COVID-19 vaccines are going into the arms of people across the country, but there are still some folks feeling hesitant about getting the shot. Experts say many people may be…
Health Expert Say Take Pain Relievers After Getting Your Vaccine Instead Of Before To Help With Side Effects
DULUTH, Minn. - There has been a lot of debate about taking painkillers to treat side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Health experts say it is safe to take a pain reliever to…
The Duluth Superior Symphony Returns To Live Concerts
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra is returning to live concerts after a two-month shut down due to the pandemic. Guests can attend a live showing starting this weekend, but due to COVID-19…
Mental Health Awareness Week for Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - This week is mental health awareness week for kids and local psychotherapists are recommending to cut down on screen time in order to prioritize children’s mental health. Counselors add that…
