Looking for Adventure? Try Escaping The Bong Center This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. - If you're looking for an action-packed fun time or date night this weekend, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior is the place to be. 'Escape the…
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Northland Newborns 2-11-21
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…
Local Mallow Maker Offers Sweet Treat Ideas For Valentine's Day
DULUTH, Minn. - If you have yet to buy your honey something special this Valentine's Day, then you're looking for sweets in all the wrong place. Duluth resident Amy McMillan had the…
Morning Update 2-11-21
FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama take a look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Have a great day!
Diocese in Minnesota Settles Abuse Claims for $21.5 Million
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — The Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota says it has reached a $21.5 million settlement with 145 individuals who were sexually abused by its clergy members. It’s the last Catholic diocese in the state to settle its…
Minnesota Supreme Court Deals Blow to Minntac Iron Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court says regulators can apply strict drinking water standards to limit groundwater pollution from North America’s top-producing iron mine. The high court says the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency properly concluded that pollution…
City Crew Respond to 6th Water Main Break in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Crews responded at 7:30 p.m. last night to the water main break on Grand and Seaver Ave in West Duluth. They were able to plug the small leak temporarily. Works continued the work at 7:30 a.m. Thursday…
Walmart and Sams Club to Begin Offering Vaccines for Eligible Recipients
DULUTH, Minn. - Walmart and Sams Club Pharmacies will be yet another location for people to get Covid-19 vaccinations. The two stores will begin administering the vaccinations in Minnesota starting on Friday as part of the U.S Federal Retail Pharmacy…
U of M Medical School Researchers May Have Found A Way To Detect Ovarian Cancer Early
DULUTH, Minn. - The American Cancer Society estimates more than 13,000 women will die from ovarian cancer this year. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School may have found a way to help…
Moose Lake Businesses Adapting During Pandemic
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - Dee Jirovec and her husband have owned Gampers in Moose Lake for eight years and are grateful to be back open following a second shut down. "It's wonderful to be open…
Local Gym Finds Pandemic Changes Help Business Flow Better
DULUTH, Minn. - Over at Impact Sports Training CrossFit gym in Duluth, management says they made a few changes during the pandemic that are now permanent. To keep up with the restrictions on gyms, they…
Cold Temperatures Lead to a Busy Skywalk in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- While the temperatures may be below zero outside, it's nice and warm here in the skywalk in downtown Duluth, which has been seeing a steady increase in the last couple weeks with the…
Health Experts Give Advice for Couples to Stay Safe from COVID-19 During Valentine's Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and health experts are encouraging couples to get creative and find some new ways to celebrate the day and stay six feet apart from…
Experts Warn Public on How to Stay Safe While Out on the Ice
DULUTH, Minn. - 27 ice anglers had to be rescued from Lake Superior in Duluth yesterday. The risk of falling through the ice or being stranded is something you want to be prepared for before…
DECC Donates Gallons of Ice Cream to Duluth Fire Department
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Fire Department received a much-deserved treat today for all they do for the community. The DECC donated 75 gallons of ice cream to the department as part of its…
First Northland Ronald McDonald House Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - The first Ronald McDonald House has opened in the Northland after partnering up with Essentia Health. A Ronald McDonald House is a place of refuge for families traveling to get the…
Warming Center Updates Hours to Accommodate Homeless During Cold Snap
DULUTH, Minn. - The warming center at the Tri-Towers will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. through Friday as the chilly temperatures linger in the Northland. The center will also be open…
Lake Superior Art Glass Offers Valentine's-Themed Classes
DULUTH, Minn.-We are less than a week away from Valentine's Day and Lake Superior Art Glass is joining in on the fun offering up classes for couples to make Valentine's-themed gifts. Find Fox 21…
Wisconsin Prosecutor Accused of Having Sex With Defendants
MADISON, Wis. — A northwestern Wisconsin prosecutor has been charged with secretly recording sexual encounters he had with two women after allegedly persuading them he could help them with their criminal cases. Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Daniel Steffen was…
Wisconsin Retirement ‘Crisis’ Target of New Recommendations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bipartisan task force that examined a looming retirement savings crisis in Wisconsin is recommending a series of steps to improve the outlook, including the creation of first-of-its-kind savings accounts for every child in the state.…
Government Investigating Massive Counterfeit N95 Mask Scam
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities, and government agencies. The foreign-made knockoffs are becoming increasingly difficult to…
Update From City: No Water Main Break in Denfeld Neighborhood
Update: DULUTH, Minn. - City officials issued a correction Wednesday afternoon stating: "*Correction-The City received bad information in regards to a water main break noted below. There is no break at this location." DULUTH, Minn. - City crews responded to…
Former Owners of Kozy Site Get $190,000 in Settlement With County
DULUTH, Minn.-Two former owners of the Pastoret Terrace, known to many as the Kozy building in downtown Duluth, have reached a settlement with St. Louis County for $190,000. The lawsuit claimed St. Louis County did not allow enough time for…
Midday Update 2-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for the latest news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Have a great day!
Wisconsin Supreme Court Asked to Block Statewide Mask Order
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers’ latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The challenge was filed less than a week after the Legislature struck down a previous order and the Democratic…
Lake Superior Zoo Offers Unique Date Night Opportunity
DULUTH, Minn. - Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth is offering a fun activity that allows you to spend quality time with a special someone,…
Morning Update 2-10-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for the latest news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Have a great day!
Update: 1 Dead, 4 Hurt in Minnesota Health Clinic Shooting; Man Held
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and four others are wounded in a shooting at a Minnesota health clinic. A 67-year-old local man said to have been angry with the care he received was arrested. The…
Senators to Hear Opening Arguments as Trump Fumes Over Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments are set to begin in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. An emotional first day ended Tuesday with the Senate voting to hear the case for convicting the former president of inciting the riot at the U.S.…
DECC, Range Recreation Civic Center Among Minnesota Convention Centers Receiving State Grants
DULUTH, Minn.- Convention Centers and Theaters across Minnesota received their own share of $13 million in grants from the state Monday, and two convention centers in the Northland say it is a much…
