Zup's to Purchase Ely Northland Market
ELY, Minn. - Zup's Food Market announced on Wednesday its plans to purchase Ely Northland Market in the early part of 2021. The two major grocers in Ely say the partnership will…
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Handmade in the Northland: Northern Exposure Art & Sjofn's Musings
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving season.…
Essentia Doctor Details COVID Reality in the Northland, Vaccine Progress
DULUTH, Minn. - At Essentia Health in Duluth, capacity is stretched thin with both COVID patients and the normal patient population. Dr. Melissa Simonson, section chair of hospitalist services at Essentia Health, says…
Morning Update 12-11-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Have a great weekend!
Parents Sue Walz to Lift ‘Pause’ on Youth Sports Over Virus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group of parents has sued Gov. Tim Walz, seeking to throw out his order that put high school sports on hold as part of efforts to slow…
Big Menorah Lit for First Day of Hanukkah
DULUTH, Minn.-- On this first day of Hanukkah, a small group of Jewish people got together to celebrate the holiday. The first candle of the menorah was lit today in front of the Duluth Civic…
‘Gingerbread City’ Turns Into Downtown Walker Tour
DULUTH, Minn.-- The annual "Duluth Gingerbread City" display that's normally housed inside the Nordic center is being spread out for the first time for a COVID-friendly walking tour in multiple storefronts downtown. Decorated gingerbread houses…
Gov. Evers Encouraging More COVID-19 Testing as Hospitals Continue to Surge
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin is still clocking in with a high number of COVID-19 cases each day, but the cases are slightly dropping. However, the strain on hospitals and healthcare workers is still as bad as…
A Portion Of Lincoln Park Drive Closes For Pedestrian-Only Access
DULUTH, Minn. - A portion of Lincoln Park Drive will close on Friday to be used as a pedestrian-only trail for the winter. The road will be closed starting from the bridge on Lincoln Park…
LSC Hosts Manufacturing Career Night
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior College opened its doors earlier today to give potential students an inside look at the campus. LSC hosted more than a dozen students for manufacturing career night. The visits were spread…
Holiday Gatherings Still Discouraged Even As A Vaccine Nears Approval
DULUTH, Minn. - A Coronavirus vaccine could be available in the Northland within the next few weeks. Although a treatment is on the way health officials are still urging the community to avoid holiday gatherings…
Fan Cutouts Available For Purchase For UMD Bulldog Hockey Games
DULUTH, Minn. - This season, the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog hockey fans won't be allowed into Amsoil Arena to watch any of the games, but you still have a chance to show your support…
Bakeries Adjust to Changing Times
NORTHLAND - With COVID-19 changing the way social gatherings are held, some area bakeries are feeling the impact. Bakeries throughout the region are having to be flexible in the way they distribute their treats with…
U.S. Panel Endorses Widespread Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans. Shots…
Evers Hints Wisconsin Schools Should Consider Reopening
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is hinting that Wisconsin schools should consider re-opening after the winter break. Evers’ administration has left it up to individual school districts to decide whether to hold virtual classes or open for in-person…
Minnesota’s New COVID-19 Deaths Include 2 Victims in 20s
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesotans in their 20s are among the 89 new deaths from COVID-19 reported by state health officials Thursday. It's an unusual development in a pandemic that mostly claims the lives of elderly patients. The Minnesota Department…
House, Senate Strike Apparent Deal on $216 Million in Business Relief, Not on Unemployment Benefits
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota lawmakers have struck a deal to send $216 million in cash relief to businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic and mandatory shutdowns, but there's no agreement to extend unemployment benefits to laid-off workers. The Legislature is set…
Second COVID-19 Related Death Reported at Moose Lake MNSOP Facility
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - A second COVID-19 related death has been reported at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program's Moose Lake facility. According to a recent press release from the facility, the client died…
Midday Update 12-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Have a great day!
Northland Newborns 12-10-20
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, December 10
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,523 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 367,218 in the state. Health officials also reported 89 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Enjoy Handcrafted Grab-And-Go Lunch Options with Yellow Bike Coffee
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - This week’s Cooking Connection takes us to Yellow Bike Coffee in Hermantown where they “Shmo Me The Love” by sharing how they make two of their house-made sauces. The smoke…
Walz Pushes Announcement on Extending COVID-19 Restrictions to Monday
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz is delaying until Monday an announcement on extending business closures due to COVID-19. Walz had initially planned to make that call on Friday, but the decision is still in the planning stages, a…
Five Injured After Vehicle vs. Horse and Buggy Crash
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. - A man was arrested Monday afternoon for driving drunk and rear-ending a horse and buggy injuring five children in Washburn County. According to the Washburn County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened around 3:36 p.m. Monday on…
Judges Reject Suits Over Trump Losses in Arizona, Wisconsin
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to decertify Democrat President-elect Joe Biden’s win over Republican President Donald Trump in Arizona. Judge Diane Humetewa said the lawsuit’s allegations “are sorely wanting of relevant or reliable evidence”…
Handmade in the Northland: Sprig Design Co.
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving season.…
33rd Annual Duluth Wedding Show Postponed to March
DULUTH, Minn. - The 33rd annual Duluth Wedding show has been postponed to March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Lundeen Group announced on Thursday that the show, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 9 at the DECC, has been…
Morning Update 12-10-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Have a great day!
Us Jobless Claims Jump to 853,000 Amid Resurgence of Virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher. The Labor Department said Thursday that…
Biden Picks Former Obama Chief of Staff Mcdonough for VA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Denis McDonough, who was President Barack Obama’s White House chief of staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The sprawling agency has presented organizational challenges for both parties over the…
