Caution is Encouraged While Skating During Winter Season
DULUTH, Minn. - People have been taking advantage of the frosty temperatures by going out to skate on area lakes. However, there are precautions that need to be taken as people go out on…
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Trump Says Barr Resigning, Will Leave Before Christmas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son. Barr went…
Biden Clears 270-Vote Mark as Electors Affirm His Victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Electoral College has formally validated Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. Biden cleared the 270-vote threshold on Monday after California’s electors cast their votes for the Democrat. When…
Minnesota Formally Casts Its 10 Electoral Votes for Biden
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s electors on Monday formally cast the state’s 10 electoral votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden. It took under 25 minutes for the 10 electors to affirm Biden’s victory in Minnesota and just 40 minutes to complete…
Electors Meeting to Formally Choose Biden as Next President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors are meeting across the United States to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president. Today is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College. In reality, electors meet in…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, December 14
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,026 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 381,841 in the state. Health officials also reported 18 news deaths bringing the death total to…
VA Hospital in Minnesota Gets State's 1st Vaccine Shipment
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minneapolis VA Medical Center has received Minnesota’s first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, though it wasn’t immediately clear when vaccinations would begin. Gov. Tim Walz was at the hospital when the shipment arrived Monday and said it's…
Minnesota Lawmakers Strike Deal on Unemployment Benefits, COVID-19 Business Relief
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)Â -Â As they gavel in for a special session, Minnesota lawmakers have a deal to send $216 million in cash relief to businesses and give a 13-week extension of unemployment…
Midday Update 12-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
Visit Cook County Announces Upcoming Winter Activities
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - If you look around, you'll quickly notice a lack of snow across the Northland this December, however, that's not stopping the crew at Visit Cook County from…
Bar That Defied Shut-Down Order Has Lost Its Liquor License
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota restaurant that continued to host dine-in service in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s coronavirus order has temporarily lost its liquor license. State officials suspended the license Sunday for the Boardwalk Bar & Grill in East…
Morning Update 12-14-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
Electors Meeting to Formally Choose Biden as Next President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors are meeting across the United States to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president. Monday is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College. In reality, electors meet in…
COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Begin in Historic US Effort
PORTAGE, Mich. (AP) — The first of many COVID-19 vaccine doses are making their way to distribution sites across the United States, as the nation’s pandemic deaths approach the horrifying new milestone of 300,000. The rollout Sunday of the Pfizer…
Bentleyville Founder Urges Weekday Visits as Saturday Nights Get Busy
DULUTH, Minn.- Bentleyville Tour of Lights is coming off another busy Saturday night. Ahead of the coming holiday weekend, founder Nathan Bentley is again asking future attendees to seriously consider coming during the…
UWS Student, Professor Track Waste of Disposable Masks, PPE in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Superior are tracking a different kind of waste that is newer in the city this year -- personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. Those researchers said…
Duluth, St. Louis Co. Leaders 'Dismayed' by Rep. Stauber's Backing of Lawsuit to Overturn Biden Win
DULUTH, Minn. - Elected leaders in Duluth and St. Louis County are calling out Republican Congressman Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota's 8th District, for his backing of a recent lawsuit to invalidate President-Elect Joe Biden's wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia…
Superior Toys for Tots Goes Drive-Thru in 2020
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This weekend in Superior, hundreds of families were able to get a helping hand and help put some presents under the tree this Christmas. And do it in a way never…
COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Northland Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the United States and it could be getting to the Northland soon. St. Louis County Public Health officials…
Wisconsin’s First Wolf Hunting Season Since 2014 Set for Nov. 2021
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin's wolf hunting season will take place November 2021 after being sidelined since the last hunt in 2014. This comes after the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced in October that it…
Northland Foundation and Others Brings Christmas Joy to Kids In Need
DULUTH, Minn.-- As Christmas day gets closer, the Northland Foundation and other Duluth organizations are stepping in to help put presents under the tree for area families in need. Volunteers have been giving their time…
Bayfield Foods Unveils 'Holiday Boxes' Full of Local Goods
BAYFIELD, Wis.-- Over in Bayfield, Wisconsin, one local business is offering a new kind of gift for Christmas. After the success of their apple boxes, Bayfield Foods Co-Op is offering holiday boxes this Christmas. They…
Winter West Market Continues to Encourage Local Shopping
DULUTH, Minn.-- Over in west Duluth, the Winter West Market continues highlighting local businesses for a third year in a row. Area shops are all offering deals to encourage shopping local. Little Neechers, a store…
UPDATE: Bentleyville Line Fills Up, Guests Turned Away Hours Early Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- Bentleyville Tour of Lights completely closed to new vehicles Saturday night, after reaching capacity early in the evening according to their website. Around 5:30 Saturday evening the attraction posted on their Facebook…
Bentleyville Backed Up, Line Closes for Two Hours Saturday
DULUTH, Minn.- Traffic at Bentleyville once again backed up Saturday, forcing the line for the drive-thru attraction to close for part of the evening. According to a post on their Facebook page, the line was at capacity around 5:30 p.m.…
Superior Police Investigate Shooting in Fight Outside Tower Ave Businesses
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired in an altercation Saturday morning resulting in two injuries and a car crash on the Blatnik Bridge. According to…
Essentia Health Hiring Healthcare Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Demand for healthcare workers is becoming critical in the Northland. Essentia Health is now hiring, hoping to find skilled healthcare employees to fill the gaps brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Families With Students At ISD 709 Says Learning During The Pandemic Is Challenging
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Public School District recently conducted a survey to learn the impacts of educating during the pandemic has had on families of students. The survey found about 75% of students and…
Aging Population Could Create A "Silver Tsunami"
DULUTH, Minn. - Recent research from the University of Minnesota Medical School shows the number of people over the age of 65 in the state is expected to double. The rapidly aging population has…
Zeitgeist Cafe to Rent Out Their Kitchen Space
DULUTH, Minn.-- One restaurant in Duluth is opening up their space to businesses that want to try bringing some of their cooking to the area. Zeitgeist Arts Cafe in downtown Duluth is looking for some…
