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…
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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…
Duluth Fire Department Receives Second Dose of Vaccine Shots
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues, Northland first responders are still receiving their COVID vaccinations including at the Duluth Fire Department where they received their second dose of shots today. It’s been…
DLH Clothing Gives Back in a Meaningful Way
DULUTH, Minn. - One local business is giving back to the community in a meaningful way. DLH Clothing in the Lincoln Park Craft District is giving 10% of its profits to Family Freedom Center,…
Stella Maris to Open Catholic High School
DULUTH, Minn. - Some big changes are coming to Stella Maris Academy as they now plan to open a Catholic high school by 2022. Stella Maris’ current academy, which features pre-K through grade 8…
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s Founder, Will Step Down as CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year, a role he’s had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago. In a blog post to employees, Bezos said he planned…
Update: St. Luke's No Longer Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hotline
DULUTH, Minn. - After temporarily suspending its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hotline on Tuesday due to high call volumes, St. Luke's says they will no longer be offering the hotline moving forward. To prevent long wait times for patients the hospital…
Wisconsin Vaccination Rate Increases Amid High Demand
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination rate increased relative to other states over the past week and demand continues to far exceed supply. State health officials said Tuesday that Wisconsin vaccinated more than 200,000 people last week and the…
St. Luke's COVID Vaccine Clinic Hotline Temporarily Suspended
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's announced on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon that the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hotline has been temporarily suspended. The hospital says they have suspended calls to the hotline due to an overwhelming amount of calls from…
Walz Asks Cliffs, US Steel to Collaborate to Keep Taconite Plants Open, Cliffs CEO Responds
ST.PAUL, Minn. - On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz sent letters urging the CEOs of US Steel and Cleveland Cliffs to work together to ensure the future success of both Minntac and Hibbing Taconite operations. "I am writing this letter out…
Hunting Group Sues to Force Wisconsin Wolf Season
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A national hunting group is suing to force an immediate start to Wisconsin’s wolf season. Kansas-based Hunter Nation Inc. filed the suit Tuesday in Jefferson County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. The group is seeking an order…
Walz Raises $1.7 Million for Likely 2022 Re-Election Bid
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has raised $1.7 million for his likely 2022 reelection bid since he took office two years ago and finished 2020 with…
Feds to Start Sending COVID Vaccine to Pharmacies Next Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear. White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients…
City: Duluth Saw Highest Number of Opioid Overdoses in 2020
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth saw the highest number of opioid-related overdoses in 2020, according to a Tuesday press release from city officials. 2020 reports state there was a total of 213 overdoses within city limits and preliminary…
Midday Update 2-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Have a great day!
Summerfest Moves to September, Allow More Time to Vaccinate Public
MILWAUKEE - Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11, and 16…
Uber Will Bring the Booze After Acquiring Drizly for $1.1B
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber is bringing the booze. The mobile ride-hailing company said Tuesday that it is acquiring the alcohol-delivery platform Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Uber expects more than 90% of the consideration to be…
USS Minneapolis-St. Paul Commissioning in Duluth on Hold
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Navy says the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul in Duluth is on hold after a design defect was discovered. The high-speed combat…
Minneapolis Announces Policy Change for Police Body Cameras
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis mayor and police chief say officers will no longer be allowed to turn off their body cameras to talk privately when they respond to calls. The move announced Monday is one of several changes that…
Morning Update 2-2-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Have a great day!
Two Injured in River Falls House Explosion, Fire
RIVER FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Two people are hospitalized after suffering injuries when a house exploded and caught fire in River Falls. Neighbors helped the victims escape the fire following the explosion Monday night, according to city officials. One of…
Duluth Kids Dig Into History of Groundhog Day
DULUTH, Minn- On Tuesday, we'll find out if we get six more weeks of winter or an early spring on Groundhog Day -- and on Monday some kids in Duluth learned more about…
Duluth Depot to Remain Closed To Public, Vaccinating Frontline Workers Until April
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Louis County Depot has transformed its Great Hall into a small-scale vaccination clinic for front-line healthcare workers – meaning it will remain closed to the general public until April, with…
Two North Shore Lodges Finish Major Renovations
COOK COUNTY, Minn. - Recent stay-safe restrictions have given many Northlanders more time to tackle projects we couldn’t get done during the busy hustle and bustle of daily lives pre-pandemic. In this week’s Knowing Your…
Starbase Program Inspiring STEM Students
DULUTH, Minn. - It was the programs first week back to in-person classes since November giving 5th grade students from Stella Maris Academy and Many Rivers Montessori a chance to get back to the books.…
Free Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites Aim to Increase Accessibility Throughout Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- More opportunities to get tested for COVID-19 for free will be popping up around Duluth, part of St. Louis County Public Health's plan to make testing more accessible for people who…
More Doses Of Covid-19 Available For 65 And Older Minnesotans
DULUTH, Minn. - More 65 and older Minnesotans are getting a chance to roll up their sleeves to get a covid-19 vaccine shot. Over 35,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is being made available.…
Home Sales Could Continue To Go Up In 2021
DULUTH, Minn. - It was quite a year for home sales in the Northland and it could be much of the same in 2021. After the sale of homes and their prices hit records, local…
