Midday Update 1-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Have a great day!
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One Injured in Shooting Sunday Night in Eveleth
EVELETH, Minn. - Eveleth Police say they are investigating a shooting incident after receiving reports of a 21-year-old male being shot in the leg Sunday night. According to police, they received a 911 call around 7:47 p.m. Sunday that a…
Deadline Looms to Apply for 'FOX 21 Strength in the Community Scholarship'
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you a high school senior graduating in 2021? If so, FOX 21 Local News in partnership with many fine sponsors invite you to apply for the 2021 Strength in the…
Morning Update 1-4-21
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Have a great day!
Pelosi Narrowly Reelected Speaker, Faces Difficult Two Years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly re-elected as House speaker. Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic,…
Evers Calls on Legislature to Pass COVID-19 Bill First
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to pass his proposed COVID-19 relief bill before any other in the session that begins Monday. Evers renewed his request to lawmakers to take up his…
Beargrease Without Fans Hard But Better Than Canceled Mushers, Businesses Say
DULUTH, Minn.- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are stretching to the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, causing changes including not allowing fans to watch in-person. "Safety has always been the #1 priority for our…
New ‘Taqueria’ Coming Soon to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new place is coming into Duluth for those who enjoy some good tacos and other authentic Mexican dishes. The new taqueria called Tacos Tacos Tacos is getting ready to open its doors…
Superior Bars Find Business Over New Year's Eve Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- While bars in Minnesota remain closed for indoor service, the ones in Superior made the most out of New Year’s Eve. Bars find business over New Year’s Eve weekend. In a normal year,…
No Spectators for 2021 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- The 41st Annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is planned to go on this year, but it will look different as no spectators will be allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.…
Bentleyville Cleanup Begins as Season Ends
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Bentleyville switched its lights off for the 2020 season earlier this week, cleanup has begun for the huge light display. Around 20 volunteers were at Bayfront Park this morning. They pulled down…
Renovations Coming To Historic Wilmarth Mansion
ASHLAND, Wisc. - The building is currently owned by impact-7, a non-profit in Ashland with the goal to provide affordable housing in Ashland. "The Wilmarth mansion has gone through a number of uses over…
Yoga Instructor Gives Tips for a Healthy New Year
DULUTH, Minn. - After the stresses of the pandemic and other challenges of 2020 taking a toll on the mental health of many, local yoga experts are offering tips on how to shake off all…
New Year, a New Set of 2021 Resolutions for the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.-- 2020 was an interesting year to say the least. And as we turn the page now to 2021, some people down in Canal Park their thoughts reflecting the past year…
Bridgeman's Introduces New Year's Mega Malt
DULUTH, Minn. - Bridgeman's Restaurant up on Miller Hill is ringing in the new year with a special sweet treat for all you ice cream lovers...the New Year's Mega Malt! Mega Malts are over…
Visitors Enjoy Northland State Parks
CARLTON, Minn. - People were out adventuring outside at state parks earlier today as the snow blanketed the Northland over the past week. Jay Cooke State Park was filled with visitors from across Minnesota,…
Midday Update 01/01/21
Join FOX 21's Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Have a great day!
Morning Update 01/01/2021
Join FOX 21's Nachai Taylor and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Have a great day!
Natural Black Hair Stylist, Supply 'Loc'd Up Kreationz Studio' in Duluth Expanding
DULUTH, Minn.- A small braiding and dreadlock stylist and supply store in Downtown Duluth will be expanding in the first days of 2021, to better fill the need they see to serve black…
Duluth Police Arrest Two Suspects Connected To Central Hillside Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police arrested two suspects on Thursday evening who they say are connected to the shooting that happened on Tuesday in the city's Central Hillside neighborhood. The two suspects were arrested by the 600-block of West Superior…
Year In Review Part Four
DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 Local News is taking a look back at the top stories that made headlines in 2020. Here are some of those stories from October, November and December.
COVID-19 Testing At DECC To Run Through January, But Future Is Uncertain
DULUTH, Minn. -- COVID-19 saliva tests at the DECC in Duluth will continue through the month of January, but it's unclear if Minnesota will have enough funding to continue it after that. Testing sites…
Duluth Experiences Quiet New Year's Eve Without Big Venue Celebrations
DULUTH, Minn.- The streets of Duluth were uncharacteristically quiet this New Year's Eve as the city's big bashes were all canceled due to COVID-19, including New Year's on the Lake at Greysolon Ballroom. This…
Damiano Center Purchases Stalls to Help People with Personal Hygiene
DULUTH, Minn. - Some of our most basic needs, such as having a place to maintain our personal hygiene, can be a struggle for those who are housing insecure. But now an organization in Duluth…
Liquor Stores Stay Busy During New Year's Eve
DULUTH, Minn. - Liquor stores throughout the Northland are experiencing high demand as people get ready to celebrate the new year. At Lake Aire Bottle Shoppe in Duluth, sales have been about 5 to 10%…
Minnesota Restaurants Prepare On New Year's Eve
NORTHLAND - It's New Year's Eve, but Minnesota bars and restaurants will be dark and quiet tonight as they must close their outdoor-only service by 11 p.m. under the latest restrictions. The restraints are…
Holding Company Buys Lake Michigan Car Ferry SS Badger
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — A coal-fired ferry that carries people and cars across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin has been sold. The Ludington Daily News reports that Interlake Holding Co. announced Wednesday that it bought the SS Badger. The…
Supco Ruling: ‘Revenge Porn’ Not Protected Free Speech
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the state’s revenge porn law, ruling that sharing nude images of a person without their consent is not constitutionally protected free speech. The Star Tribune reports the unanimous ruling Wednesday reverses an…
Trump Makes 2nd Request to Supreme Court Over Wisconsin Loss
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his election loss in Wisconsin. It was his second appeal in as many days to the high court over the result in the key…
Man Who Died at Line 3 Pipeline Site Run Over by Forklift
HILL CITY, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a man who died while working on a pipeline project in northern Minnesota was run over by a large forklift. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office has preliminarily ruled that the death of Jorge…
