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…
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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…
Gov. Walz to Announce Next Week on Future of State's COVID-19 Restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- We are a week away from when restrictions could be lifted on some Minnesota businesses but Governor Tim Walz said Friday he is continuing to mull an extension on those closures. Governor…
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few days after Friday's decision by the Food and…
Supreme Court Rejects Republican Attack on Biden Victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state…
People Can Borrow Winter Equipment From City of Duluth Parks and Rec
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth Parks and Rec. Department is letting people borrow winter equipment with the hopes that they will get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Some of the equipment…
Duluth Seaway Port Authority Acquires Duluth Lake Port Dock
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has made a major acquisition of a port dock off Rice’s Point for nearly a million dollars. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority announced this week it…
Winter West Market Taking Place This Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the annual Winter West Market will be held throughout west Duluth. The third annual event is aimed at supporting small businesses as many in the area will be offering…
Woman Arrested After Abandoning 6-Year-Old Daughter on Side of Highway 61
COOK COUNTY, Minn. - Police say a woman has been arrested after she abandoned her 6-year-old daughter on the side of Highway 61 in the Grand Portage area Thursday night. According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to…
Wisconsin Air National Guard Unit Grounds Jets After Crash
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Air National Guard unit has grounded its pilots while the fatal crash of an F-16 fighter jet is being investigated, and authorities on Friday identified the pilot who…
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…
MN DOC Reports Two More COVID-19 Deaths From Moose Lake, Faribault Correctional Facilities
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Corrections announced on Friday two more COVID-19 related deaths from the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Moose Lake and Faribault. One of the deceased from a 66-year-old man incarcerated at MCF-Fairbault and the…
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…
Driver in Fatal Hibbing Crash Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide
HIBBING, Minn. - The driver in a fatal head-on crash in Hibbing last month has been charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide - operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner and one count of criminal vehicular…
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…
Handmade in the Northland: Northern Exposure Art & Sjofn's Musings
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the week of Dec. 7 – 11, FOX 21 Local News from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. will be highlighting local makers in the Northland ahead of the gift-giving season.…
Essentia Doctor Details COVID Reality in the Northland, Vaccine Progress
DULUTH, Minn. - At Essentia Health in Duluth, capacity is stretched thin with both COVID patients and the normal patient population. Dr. Melissa Simonson, section chair of hospitalist services at Essentia Health, says…
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!
Parents Sue Walz to Lift ‘Pause’ on Youth Sports Over Virus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group of parents has sued Gov. Tim Walz, seeking to throw out his order that put high school sports on hold as part of efforts to slow…
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…
Gov. Evers Encouraging More COVID-19 Testing as Hospitals Continue to Surge
MADISON, Wis.-- Wisconsin is still clocking in with a high number of COVID-19 cases each day, but the cases are slightly dropping. However, the strain on hospitals and healthcare workers is still as bad as…
A Portion Of Lincoln Park Drive Closes For Pedestrian-Only Access
DULUTH, Minn. - A portion of Lincoln Park Drive will close on Friday to be used as a pedestrian-only trail for the winter. The road will be closed starting from the bridge on Lincoln Park…
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…
Holiday Gatherings Still Discouraged Even As A Vaccine Nears Approval
DULUTH, Minn. - A Coronavirus vaccine could be available in the Northland within the next few weeks. Although a treatment is on the way health officials are still urging the community to avoid holiday gatherings…
Fan Cutouts Available For Purchase For UMD Bulldog Hockey Games
DULUTH, Minn. - This season, the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog hockey fans won't be allowed into Amsoil Arena to watch any of the games, but you still have a chance to show your support…
