No More Late Fees at Superior Public Library
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- If you've got late fees racked up with the Superior Public Library, fear no more you're in the clear. The library, on the corner of Tower Avenue and Belknap Street, is no longer…
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Candlelight Vigil Demonstration Held in Duluth after Capitol Riots
DULUTH, Minn.-- A candlelight vigil took place in front of the Federal Building in downtown Duluth tonight. Around 20 protesters got together after organizers put the event up on Facebook Wednesday night. The event was…
Entertainment Venues Will Take Time To Reopen
DULUTH, Minn - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has now given the green light, but many of those running Northland entertainment venues and tourist attractions say its going to take some time to reopen. Like many…
Rapid COVID Testing Available At St. Luke's Hospital
DULUTH, Minn. - Patients of St. Luke's Hospital can now get a rapid COVID-19 antigen test that can return same-day results. The testing is available for patients of the respiratory clinic in Hermantown or those…
Hauling Company Helps Community Get Rid Of Christmas Trees
DULUTH, Minn. - A local hauling company is lending a hand by helping families get rid of their Christmas trees for free. In the last couple of days, Twin Ports Trailer Trash picked about…
Life 97.3 Hosts Third Annual Northland's Largest Baby Shower
DULUTH, Minn. - A local radio station is once again working to help families in need. Life 97.3 is partnering with St. Luke's hospital for the third annual Northland's Largest Baby Shower. The goal…
Free COVID-19 Testing Event Happening at Grand Rapids High School
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The first COVID-19 briefing of 2021 comes with uplifting news from Itasca County. The county's public health officials are reporting a steady decrease in cases throughout December. Over the past…
Major CARES Act Funding Comes to Region
DULUTH, Minn. - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $1.7 million to the City of Duluth thanks to a second round of CARES Act funding. $1.2 million of those…
Political Experts Respond to Events at the Capitol
NORTHLAND - While counting the electoral ballots was supposed to be a routine measure, a group came into the building to protest, creating chaos at the nation's Capitol. "I thought yesterday was incredibly disappointing,"…
Psychotherapists Give Advice Concerning People's Mental Well-being
DULUTH, Minn. - With the events at the Capitol yesterday, people may be feeling more anxious and not stable when it comes to mental health. Experts we talked to say it's important to limit…
US Registering Highest Deaths Yet From the Coronavirus
(AP) – The U.S. registered its highest deaths yet from the coronavirus on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic. The…
Police Identify 3 Who Died From Medical Emergencies During Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia police have identified the three people who had medical emergencies and died during the storming of the Capitol. They are 55-year-old Kevin Greeson, of Athens, Alabama; 34-year-old Rosanne Boyland, of Kennesaw, Georgia; and 50-year-old…
The Latest: Pelosi Calls for Using 25th Amendment on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump should immediately be removed from office or Congress may proceed to impeach him. Pelosi on Thursday joined those calling on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to force…
Capitol Police Chief Defends Response to ‘Criminal’ Rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund is defending his department's response to Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol. In a statement Thursday, he said officers "acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions"…
Midday Update 1-7-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Local Businesses Get Ready for Valentine's Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While the new year just started, some businesses are already getting ready for Valentine’s Day shoppers. The owner of Rachel’s Rustic Décor works out for her mom’s home in Superior and…
Mick Mulvaney Says He's Resigning From Trump Administration After Capitol Riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump’s former acting White House chief of staff resigned his post as special envoy to Northern Ireland on Thursday, saying "I can’t do it. I can’t stay." Mick Mulvaney joined a growing list of Trump administration officials…
Wisconsin Republicans Disagree on COVID-19 Bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is divided on a coronavirus response bill that the state Assembly was passing on Thursday but that the Senate GOP leader said his chamber opposes. Even if the current bill were to…
St. Luke's Respiratory Clinic, Drive- Thru Garage Now Offering Rapid COVID Testing
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Respiratory Clinic and Drive-Thru garage is now offering patients rapid antigen testing. The hospital says patients who are showing symptoms and have had symptoms for five days or less are eligible for testing at the…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, January 7
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 2,004 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Thursday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 429,570 in the state. Health officials also reported 44 news deaths bringing the death total…
Northland Newborns 1-7-21
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…
GOP Sen. Johnson Says No Decision on His Political Future
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he has not made a decision yet on his political future as the vocal backer of President Donald Trump faces two years in the minority and mounting calls for him…
Kicking Off the New Year With Healthy Meal Replacement Shakes
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…
Facebook Bans Trump Through Biden Inauguration, Maybe Longer
(AP) – Facebook will bar President Donald Trump from posting on its system at least until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. In a post on Thursday morning, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing Trump to use…
Morning Update 1-7-21
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Lawmakers Vow to Investigate Police After Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol. The Democratic chairwoman of…
4 People Died as Violent Mob Stormed U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Four people died as rioters violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. Washington, D.C., Police Chief Robert Contee said the dead on Wednesday included a woman who was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as three others…
Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - Early Thursday morning, Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers resolved to work almost through the night to uphold the…
Rep. Pete Stauber Reacts To U.S. Capitol Violence While On Lockdown In Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber, Minnesota's 8th district representative, talked to FOX21 while he was lockdown in his office near the U.S. Capitol while it was under siege by Trump supporters on Wednesday…
Experts Warn Of Changes In Child Behavior As They Prepare To Head Back To School
DULUTH, Minn. - As COVID-19 restrictions are starting to loosen, many students in the Northland will soon be heading back-to-school. Unfortunately, changing from remote learning to in-person instruction means some kids may show bad…
