North Shore Businesses Reopen, Hopeful for Additional Snowfall
BEAVER BAY, Minn. - Businesses along the North Shore are breathing a sigh of relief after months of being shut down. However, many owners now have to deal with another obstacle –…
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Morning Update 1-18-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Have a great day!
FBI Vetting Guard Troops in DC Amid Fears of Insider Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. That concern is prompting the…
One Dead, One Injured in Fatal Itasca County Crash
GREENWAY TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Minnesota State Patrol says one man is dead and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a Sunday night vehicle crash in Greenway Township. According to reports, Matthew Jesse Kirkpatrick, 38, was driving a Ford Explorer eastbound on…
'Take a Kid Fishing Weekend' Encourages Youth Involvement in Sport
DULUTH, Minn.-- Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is here in Minnesota and families around the Northland have bundled up to spend some quality time out on the frozen lake. "Enjoy the nice weather, see if…
COVID-19 Concerns Cancel 2021 Park Point Art Fair
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Northlanders wait to get vaccinated to help in the fight against COVID-19 the thought of a normal summer ahead isn't that clear, especially when it comes to events with large…
Facebook Group "Duluth Does Veganuary!" Challenges Locals To Try Plant-Based Diets
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Facebook group called "Duluth Does Veganuary!" is challenging Northlanders to try giving up meat and dairy for the month of January. The group, now in its second year, has more than…
Pandemic Forces 'Art in the Alley' to Leave Downtown Duluth, Focus on Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- A longtime retailer in Duluth, Art in the Alley was forced out of their location on East Superior Street by the pandemic. The owner, now focusing her attention on…
Officials: Extremist Threat To Minnesota Capitol Has Faded
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's public safety commissioner says authorities now believe there is no credible, immediate threat from extremists to Minnesota in the runup to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. But Commissioner John Harrington says…
Minneapolis Council To Try Again With Plan To Replace Police
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Some Minneapolis City Council members are preparing a new plan that seeks to replace the city’s police department in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Phillipe Cunningham, Steve Fletcher and Jeremy Schroeder are working on a proposal…
Wisconsin's Average Daily Virus Cases Remain Mostly Constant
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin health officials are confirming 1,606 new cases of the coronavirus, out of nearly 7,000 people tested in the last day. Nearly 522,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The COVID…
Minnesota Lists 1,364 New Virus Cases, 40 Additional Deaths
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials are confirming 1,364 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths due to complications from the virus. The COVID Tracking Project reports that the state’s death count is the 22nd highest in the country…
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Adjusting to Needs of the Community
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, youth across the region haven’t been forgotten about during the global pandemic.…
Furniture Sales High in Demand During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The local furniture market seems to be doing well during the pandemic. Over at Hom Furniture in Hermantown, demand has surged. 2020 was a very busy year and because of COVID-19,…
Glensheen Mansion Reopens to Big Turnout
DULUTH, Minn.-- As entertainment venues were allowed to reopen this week, one Duluth hotspot for tourism opened their doors up again today. Staff at Glensheen Mansion says while expecting 100 people to come by, they…
Local Schools Launch 'Northland We Can' Initiative to Encourage Health Guidlines
DULUTH, Minn.-- As schools try to navigate reopening through the pandemic, some local schools are sending a reminder to the community follow health guidelines. The Duluth, Superior, and Proctor school districts along with…
Officials Prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
DULUTH, Minn. - With Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming up Monday, there are local and statewide events happening, commemorating him and his legacy. One of the major ones being planned is a…
U Of M Medical School Survey Looks To Address Healthcare Disparities For The Deaf Community
DULUTH, Minn. - A national survey conducted by a student at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth is being used to help further pinpoint areas of healthcare that may be lacking for…
High Temps Bring Many to the Slopes at Spirit Mountain
DULUTH, Minn.-- Meanwhile Spirit Mountain has been making snow since before Christmas and the warmer temps are now bringing lots of skiers and snowboarders out to the slopes. Officials say all the hills and…
Gov. Evers Extends Mask Mandate as Vaccinations Continue In Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-- The state of Wisconsin is preparing to take the first steps into the next phase of the vaccination process as over 213,056 Wisconsinites have received the vaccine. The state will be opening…
U Of M Medical School Participating In Novavax Phase 3 Trials
DULUTH, Minn. - Clinical trials for Phase 3 of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine are starting soon. The University of Minnesota Medical School is one of a hundred institutions participating in the study. Medical researchers say…
Gov. Walz, Law Enforcement Prepare for Potential Threats on Inauguration Day
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Tensions continue to rise across the country as the Presidential Inauguration nears. Now some states are taking extra precautions to make sure their own capitol buildings are safe. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…
A Cloquet Woman Ensures No Kids In Community Goes Without A Birthday Cake
DULUTH, Minn. - A Cloquet woman is making sure no child is left without a cake for their birthday this year. Now she is looking for donations to help keep the train running. Project…
Port Authority Reports Numbers, Year Marked by Resilience
DULUTH, Minn. - There are several silver linings to 2020's story of total tonnage. With Soo Locks closing on Friday at 11:59 p.m., the numbers speak for themselves as authorities say this past year…
Evers Calls Lack of Second Vaccine Doses "Slap in the Face"
MADISON, Wis. (AP)-Gov. Tony Evers is blasting federal officials for promising to release the remainder of their COVID-19 vaccine stockpile when it apparently had already been exhausted. Evers said Friday that Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Health Secretary Alex…
Walz Blasts Feds for Uncertainty Over Vaccine Expansion
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has sharply criticized the federal government for the sudden uncertainty over whether states would receive increased shipments of coronavirus vaccines from the national stockpile. The Democratic governor accused the Trump administration of “lying” earlier…
Bakeries Celebrate National Bagel Day
DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Bagel Day and some Northland bakeries are celebrating the baked treat. Over at Positively Third Street Bakery, the bagel is held in high distinction and is made fresh every day.…
Motorhead Madness Not Continuing with Shows
DULUTH, Minn. - After more than 50 years, Duluth's annual Motorhead Madness show is coming to a close. Producers say it's a hard decision to make, but after COVID-19 along with the non-COVID related…
Wisconsin GOP Official Who Made ‘War’ Post Resigns
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The chairman of the St. Croix County Republican Party, who had posted online that his members should “prepare for war,” stepped down on Friday. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that members of the St. Croix County Republican Party…
Officials: Extremist Threat to Minnesota Capitol Has Faded
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities now believe there is no credible, immediate threat from extremists to Minnesota in the runup to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said Friday, but he…
