Wisconsin Teen Charged With Killing Infant Daughter in Woods
MONROE, Wis. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy has admitted fatally shooting his newborn daughter and leaving her body inside a fallen tree in the woods in southern Wisconsin,…
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Wisconsin Launching Mobile Vaccination Program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is launching a mobile coronavirus vaccination program next week. Gov. Tony Evers announced the effort Friday. Evers says nine mobile labs will be dispatched across the state starting Tuesday. They will be staffed by members…
Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce Anti-Copper Mining Legislation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers are ramping up efforts to prevent mining companies from gaining a foothold in Minnesota with legislation that aims to slow or ban copper-nickel mining in the state’s northeastern Iron Range. Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep.…
Global Death Toll From COVID-19 Tops 2M Amid Vaccine Rollout
(AP) - The global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 2 million as vaccines developed at breakneck speed are being rolled out around the world in an all-out campaign to vanquish the threat. The milestone was reached on Friday, which…
Midday Update 1-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Have a great weekend!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, January 15
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,640 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 443,562 in the state. Health officials also reported 33 news deaths bringing the death total…
Capitol Rioters Included Highly Trained Ex-Military and Cops
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation. That's what an…
Morning Update 1-15-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Have a great weekend!
Winter Storm Creating Blizzard Conditions, Closing Roads
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A slow-moving winter storm with gusty winds is whipping up blizzard conditions and causing hazardous travel in southwestern Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the region until 6 p.m.…
Bell Bank Opens in Historic Temple Opera Building
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues to impact many businesses in the Northland, a new bank has opened in the Historic Temple Opera Building in downtown Duluth. That building on East Superior Street…
Northlanders Enjoy Warmer Winter at Outdoor Hockey Rinks
DULUTH, Minn. - Spending time on the outdoor rinks is a winter tradition in Northern Minnesota. "Everybody loves it. Even if you didn't grow up playing hockey, people come and they give it their…
Vaccinations Continue Through Northland as Providers Eye Next Wave of Doses
DULUTH, Minn.-- As vaccinations continue across Minnesota, in St. Louis county 8,377 people have received the shot. While that's just four percent of the county's population, those in the health sector are preparing for…
St. Luke's Urging People Not To Delay Care During The Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The emergency department at St. Luke's Hospital is continuing to fill up with patients being admitted for medical conditions other than to be treated for the coronavirus. Health professionals at the…
Fear Of Needles Could Impact People's Choice To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - Needle phobia can be very common among many people, but this fear is bringing up concerns as those individuals may choose not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Health experts say identifying…
Glensheen Mansion Reopens For "Never-Ending" Christmas
DULUTH, Minn. - Glensheen Mansion is reopening to the public this weekend and the popular tourist attraction is bringing back Christmas. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave the green light last week allowing museums and other…
Governor Walz Visits War Memorials, Talks Moving Forward and Getting Things Done
DULUTH, Minn. - "I'm asking you to say that to move progress forward, there's a few things that we're going to have to compromise on and move forward and get done," said Gov. Walz.…
Biden Unveiling $1.9T Plan to Stem Virus and Steady Economy
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments, and businesses struggling with…
Essentia Plans for Public Vaccination as Minnesota Health Officials Expand Vaccine Eligibility
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health has told hospitals, health care systems, and other vaccination providers that they can now provide coronavirus shots to a broader group of the population, including Minnesotans 65 and older. Health Commissioner Jan…
Authorities Investigating Lincoln Park Stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth police are investigating a stabbing in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Wednesday evening. According to reports, officers responded to the 200 block of South 27th Avenue West just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on reports of a woman…
Line 3 Protesters Chain Themselves Together in Piece of Pipe
BACKUS, Minn. (AP) — Two people accused of chaining themselves together inside a piece of pipe to protest the construction of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline replacement in northern Minnesota were arrested Thursday morning, authorities said. Cass County…
Midday Update 1-14-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday Jan. 14, 2021.
Ex.-Michigan Gov. Snyder Charged in Flint Water Crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty in the Flint water crisis. Residents' tap water became tainted by lead. A…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, January 14
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 1,598 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 441,935 in the state. Health officials also reported 43 news deaths bringing the death total…
Hot Again: 2020 Sets Yet Another Global Temperature Record
(AP) - Scientists say 2020 was either the hottest year on record or a close second or third. Several weather groups Thursday calculated that 2020 globally was extremely hot, but just how hot depended on who was measuring and how…
Pharmacist Accused of Spoiling Vaccine Has License Suspended
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A state board has suspended the license of a Wisconsin pharmacist accused of ruining more than 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine because he thought it was unsafe. Steven…
Grandma's Marathon Weekend Participants Capped at Half Capacity
DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon announced Thursday morning that in-person capacity for the 2021 race weekend will not be increased due to public health concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Officials with the race have capped…
Northland Newborns 1-14-21
Every Thursday morning on FOX 21 Local News from 7 – 9 a.m., we’re teaming up with Essentia Health to showcase Northland Newborns. If you would like to submit a photo with a…
Shaking Your Way Into the New Year With London Road Nutrition
DULUTH, Minn. – With healthy eating on the minds of many in the New Year, London Road Nutrition is looking to help you cut down on calories and receive an extra boost of…
Morning Update 1-14-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday Jan. 14, 2021.
Prosecutors Seek Restrictions on Rittenhouse After Bar Stop
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors in Wisconsin have asked a judge to order an Illinois teen charged with killing two people and wounding a third in a violent protest over a police shooting to stay out of bars and away…
