Latest Headlines

Duluth Warming Center Hours Extended Due to Extreme Cold

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Warming Center is extending its hours through the weekend due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures. The Center will be open February 4 through February 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The Center will be…

Cold Front Activities Postponed Due to 'Dangerously Cold' Temps

DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend's Cold Front activities have been postponed due to forecasted dangerously cold weather. According to the National Weather Service, Duluth and surrounding areas are expected to reach dangerously cold wind chill values over the next several…

Wisconsin Governor Issues New Mask Mandate After GOP Repeal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued a new statewide mask order an hour after the Republican-controlled Legislature voted to repeal his previous mandate. The Democrat Evers said in a video message Thursday that his priority is…

Judge Approves Divorce for Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has approved a divorce settlement between the former Minneapolis police officer who placed his knee on George Floyd’s neck and his wife. The divorce of Derek Chauvin and Kellie Chauvin was finalized Tuesday and…

Wisconsin GOP Repeals Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature has repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate. Health experts have warned against repealing the mandate, saying masks are probably the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Assembly…

DECC COVID-19 Testing Site Now Open Only Five Days a Week

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center COVID-19 testing site has reduced its hours of operation. Starting this week, the testing site will now only be open Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and…

Midday Update 2-4-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Have a great day!

Northland Newborns 2-4-21

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…

US Unemployment Claims Fall to 779,000 but Job Cuts Grind on

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic. Last week's total dropped from…

12-Year-Old Charged With Attempting to Kill Younger Brother

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A judge in Douglas County has ruled there’s enough evidence to support an attempted homicide charge against a 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his younger brother. According to a criminal complaint charging the boy with attempted first-degree…

Morning Update 2-4-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Have a great day!

MNsure Will Open 3-Month Special Enrollment Period Feb. 16

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s state-run health insurance exchange said Wednesday it will open a three-month special enrollment period to help uninsured and other Minnesotans obtain coverage. MNsure said the open enrollment will begin Feb. 16 and run through…

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…

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…

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.

Categories: News