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Keetac Mine Restarts Production

KEEWATIN, Minn. - Operations have restarted at the Keetac mine, according to Union Rep. Dan Pierce. A company spokesperson says plans are currently in the works to bring back about 400 employees. The site had been idle since May of…

Emmer, Stauber, Hagedorn Ask High Court to Void Biden Win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Republican U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber, and Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota have signed on to a last-gasp bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election. The three are among more than 100…

Midday Update 12-11-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Have a great weekend!

FDA Head Expects Vaccine Emergency Use Soon

(AP) - The head of the FDA says his agency has told Pfizer it “will rapidly work” to grant emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine following a positive recommendation by government advisers. Many FDA observers predict action by Saturday ahead…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, December 11

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 3,773 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Friday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 370,968 in the state. Health officials also reported 94 news deaths bringing the death total to…

Wisconsin State Court Judge Rules Against Trump Lawsuit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) --A judge in Wisconsin has ruled against President Donald Trump's lawsuit seeking to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's win in the state, another in a string of defeats in the president's extraordinary attempts to undo his loss. Reserve…

Zup's to Purchase Ely Northland Market

ELY, Minn. - Zup's Food Market announced on Wednesday its plans to purchase Ely Northland Market in the early part of 2021. The two major grocers in Ely say the partnership will…

Morning Update 12-11-20

Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Have a great weekend!

Big Menorah Lit for First Day of Hanukkah

DULUTH, Minn.-- On this first day of Hanukkah, a small group of Jewish people got together to celebrate the holiday. The first candle of the menorah was lit today in front of the Duluth Civic…

‘Gingerbread City’ Turns Into Downtown Walker Tour

DULUTH, Minn.-- The annual "Duluth Gingerbread City" display that's normally housed inside the Nordic center is being spread out for the first time for a COVID-friendly walking tour in multiple storefronts downtown. Decorated gingerbread houses…

LSC Hosts Manufacturing Career Night

DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior College opened its doors earlier today to give potential students an inside look at the campus. LSC hosted more than a dozen students for manufacturing career night. The visits were spread…

Bakeries Adjust to Changing Times

NORTHLAND - With COVID-19 changing the way social gatherings are held, some area bakeries are feeling the impact. Bakeries throughout the region are having to be flexible in the way they distribute their treats with…

U.S. Panel Endorses Widespread Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans. Shots…

Evers Hints Wisconsin Schools Should Consider Reopening

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is hinting that Wisconsin schools should consider re-opening after the winter break. Evers’ administration has left it up to individual school districts to decide whether to hold virtual classes or open for in-person…

Minnesota’s New COVID-19 Deaths Include 2 Victims in 20s

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesotans in their 20s are among the 89 new deaths from COVID-19 reported by state health officials Thursday. It's an unusual development in a pandemic that mostly claims the lives of elderly patients. The Minnesota Department…

Midday Update 12-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Have a great day!

Northland Newborns 12-10-20

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…

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