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The NAACP Duluth Chapter Gets A New President

DULUTH, Minn. - The NAACP Duluth Chapter now has a new president. Duluth native Classie Dudley is taking over the role. She previously won the seat in an election six years ago, but a technicality…

Firefighter Health Takes Center Stage at Capitol

DULUTH, Minn. - A bill has been introduced at the Minnesota Capitol to help firefighters diagnosed with serious illnesses. Representative Liz Olson is helping lead the charge for the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, which would…

Old St. Louis County Jail May Soon Be Redeveloped

DULUTH, Minn. - The Old St. Louis County jail site on West Second Street may soon be redeveloped into more than 30 rental units as they work to secure funding. Blue Limit LLC, the owner…

Superior Mask Mandate Back on the Table

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Mayor Jim Paine has submitted a resolution to extend Superior’s emergency declaration until April 30th, which will in turn extend the citywide mask mandate. Previously, when Governor Evers had ordered…

Cloquet Man Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charges

CLOQUET, Minn. - A Cloquet man charged with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old last month in Brevator Township pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in court on Monday. According to reports, Joseph James Fohrenkam, 18, allegedly shot and killed…

Court Upholds Minneapolis Cop’s Conviction in Damond Case

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a former Minneapolis police officer’s murder conviction in the 2017 shooting death of an unarmed woman who had dialed 911. Mohamed Noor is serving 12 1/2 years in the death of…

‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies of Cancer at 44

(AP) - “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma. His spokesman confirmed Diamond’s death. He was 44. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized last month…

Wisconsin to Launch Online Appointments for Virus Shots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsinites will be able to sign up online to get their coronavirus vaccinations later this month. The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online signup system. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the system will launch in…

Essentia Opens Temporary Skywalk

DULUTH, Minn. - A skywalk linking Essentia's Duluth Clinic to a city parking ramp officially opened on Monday. The skywalk will allow patients and staff easier access to Essentia Clinic's first street building. The temporary skywalk will make it safe…

Midday Update 2-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, February 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 462,528 in the state. Health officials also reported 2 news deaths bringing the death total…

Duluth's Historic Chester Bowl Ski Hill Continues Providing Family Fun

DULUTH, Minn. - Chester Bowl is back open for business this winter and many families are taking advantage of all the activities the park has to offer. "The season has just been wonderful.…

Police: Teen Sought in Fatal Shooting at Wisconsin Mall

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — Police say they are looking for a teenager suspected in a shooting at a mall in northern Wisconsin that left one person dead and another wounded.…

Morning Update 2-1-21

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.

Biden to Meet Republicans Proposing $618 Billion Virus Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of what he’s seeking. The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000…

Minnesota to Detail New Setup for Community Vaccine Clinics

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials are expected Monday to announce “significantly more” coronavirus vaccine will be allotted to people 65 and older. The state has run a two-week pilot of community vaccination clinics since the federal government lowered the…

Schouweiler Wins Beagrease Half Marathon

FINLAND, Minn. - The John Beargrease Half Marathon officially has a winner. The mushers arrived at the Trestle Inn in Finland, Minnesota just before 6:30 a.m. Monday morning. Erin Schouweiler crossed the finish line first followed by Michael Bestgen in…

Mushers Takeoff For 37th Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Despite No Fans

DULUTH, Minn.-With a different starting line, warmer weather, and no spectators, the 37th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon looked different. But to mushers and their dogs, the trail experience looks to be the…

Floral Design Class Offers Beauty During Pandemic, Winter Months

DULUTH, Minn. - Northland florist Lulu Collective had a floral arranging class at the Clyde Malting Building today. About 10 participants came to the floral activity, giving them a therapeutic way to arrange and…

Duluthian Uses Big Instagram Following to Teach Government Studies And Give Back

DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth woman is using her background as a former U.S. government studies teacher to not only educate her large Instagram following, but to do some good as well. Sharon McMahon spent…

Volunteers Still Help Out at Beargrease Despite Pandemic

DULUTH, Minn. - With the pandemic this year, there were no spectators, but the event's festivities still needed dozens and dozens of volunteers. Volunteers stepped up to the plate at this year's Beargrease Marathon…

Beargrease Vets Examine Dogs On Race Day, One Last Time Before First Checkpoint

DULUTH, Minn.- While mushers, handlers and the dog teams get blinded by excitement before they start on the trail, the Beargrease veterinarians were busy making sure the dogs were in race-shape Sunday. At Saturday’s…

Trail Mail Honors Memory of John Beargrease

DULUTH, Minn. - If you didn't know already, the Beargrease has a rich history that dates back to the 1800s when John Beargrease himself was a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier up the North…

Police: 2 Hurt in Wisconsin Mall Shooting

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) - Police say two people were injured Sunday in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall and the suspect remains on the loose. Police were called to the Fox River Mall in Grand Chute, a suburb of…

Minnesotans Received Emails Canceling COVID Vaccine In Error

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Some Minnesotans enrolled in the state's pilot COVID-19 vaccination program got multiple emails and texts that wrongly told them their appointments were canceled. State health officials say nearly everyone who got the erroneous message has been notified…

Wisconsin Tops 1,000 Daily Virus Cases, Lists 3 New Deaths

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin has recorded more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday by state health officials increases the total number of positive tests to 542,415 and…

Minnesota Shows Nearly 1,000 New Virus Cases, 13 New Deaths

Minnesota health officials are confirming 996 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths to due complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday increased the total number of positive tests to 461,807 and cumulative deaths to 6,200 since the start…

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