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Duluth Organizations Awarded State Housing Funds

DULUTH, Minn.-- Governor Walz has announced $195 million to create and preserve thousands of homes across the state including here in Duluth. The city announced five projects that will receive funding including a 5-story, 52…

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Begins in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin has been distributing Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine across the state. It's being sent to 8 regional hubs. Health officials have been in contact with healthcare providers to make sure they are ready to…

Mayor Larson to Present Legislative Priorities

DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Larson will be presenting the legislative priorities of the city to the Duluth City Council tonight. There’s now $94 million set aside for the general fund in 2021 along with…

Gyms Reopen Under Governor's New Orders

DULUTH, Minn. - Governor Walz announced some adjustments to restrictions to a variety of businesses yesterday including gyms as they are now allowed to reopen Saturday with some strict rules in place. With the…

Essentia Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.-Essentia has announced they have begun vaccinating some of their staff in Duluth for COVID-19. About 120 of our front-line workers, those directly involved in caring for COVID-positive patients, will be vaccinated today. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which received emergency-use…

Northland Newborns 12-17-20

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 description…

Poinsettia Sales Rise in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - Poinsettia sales have been on a steady increase as Christmas is fast approaching. Management at Engwall’s says they have sold more than 300 poinsettias so far. Even during the pandemic, people are…

Covid-19 Vaccines Distributed Throughout Wisconsin

MADISON, Wisc. - According to Wisconsin's Department of Health, thousands of vaccines have been distributed across the state. Almost 50,000 doses were given to eight hubs throughout the state of Wisconsin so far this…

Vehicle Crashes into Tri Towers Leading to Gas Leak

DULUTH, Minn.-Just after 1 p.m. Duluth police officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crash into the Tri Towers on the corner of Second Avenue East and Second Street. Upon arrival, officers learned the two occupants of the…

Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Skiing season has begun in the Northland and many hills are now open despite the recent warm temperatures. It has been a little bit warmer weather-wise so it’s fantastic weather to get…

Duluth Schools React to Gov. Walz School Reopening Announcement

DULUTH, Minn.-Today Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced updates to Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 20-21 School Year that help prioritize and support in-person learning for elementary students.    “District and school administrators will review the new guidelines and begin…

Walz to Reopen Minnesota Elementary Schools Amid Shutdown

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans on Wednesday to get children back into elementary schools as well as ease some restrictions on fitness centers and other businesses that were shuttered last month. The governor updated the state’s Safe…

LATEST: Gov. Walz Provides Update on Business Restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn.-As hospitals remain concerned about capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced a plan to continue battling the surge in COVID-19 cases, announcing the latest restrictions in the state. Here are the latest updates on restrictions in Minnesota. Social Gatherings:…

Midday Update 12-16-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Have a great day!

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