Knowing Your Neighbors: Bentleyville Gift Shop
DULUTH, Minn. - From snow globes to holiday sweaters, the Bentleyville Gift Shop is officially open to the public and is ready to provide all kinds of holiday-esque items to visitors, near and far.…
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DECC COVID-19 Saliva Testing Site, Parking Change Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 saliva testing site at the DECC is moving Tuesday into the DECC’s more spacious South Pioneer Hall. Drivers are asked to enter through the east entrance closest to the William A. Irvin and Marcus Duluth…
Plans Underway for 2021 Lake Superior Ice Festival with COVID-19 Changes
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The annual Lake Superior Ice Festival in Superior is so far still a go this year, with changes to follow COVID-19 health guidelines. According to organizers the popular snow-slide is expected to…
Duluth Police Investigate 34th Shooting of 2020
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating the city’s 34th shooting of the year -- this time in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. Monday to a report of the sound of shots fired in the area…
Earth Rider Selling Wreaths, Christmas Trees to Celebrate Holidays
SUPERIOR, Wis.- While most people first think of lights when decorating for the holidays, Earth Rider Brewery in Superior doesn't want you to forget about another way to "spruce" up your decor -- wreaths. Balsam…
New Heavy Equipment's Arrival Marks Milestone in 2022 Completion of Husky Rebuild
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Husky Refinery in Superior makes another step forward in rebuilding after the 2018 explosion with a major piece of hardware stored at Fraser Shipyards -- ready for installation. So far officials…
COVID-19 Outbreak Hits A Twin Ports Long Term Care Facility
SUPERIOR, Wis. - More than 75 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus at a Twin Ports long term care facility. Four of those residents have since died. The Superior Rehabilitation Center has been…
Yarn Harbor Helps Warm Up The City
Yarn Harbor in Duluth is helping to warm up the city thanks to donations from local community members. Every year the store puts on an event to distributed hats, mittens, gloves to…
Mayor Larson Announces Efforts to Thank Frontline Workers Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announced in a Facebook video today, several efforts that will take place on Wednesday, Nov.25, to thank frontline workers in the Twin Ports. “Last week, we lit the Lift Bridge and Enger Tower in purple…
Different Take on DECC Thanksgiving
DULUTH, Minn. - Turkey and stuffing and a whole lot of Thanksgiving goodness. Thanksgiving dinner is still being made at the DECC this year, and while the celebration has changed, Northlanders will still be…
US Army Corps of Engineers Approves Key Line 3 Permit
MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved one of the last remaining permits for Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. Corps approval came Monday. All that remains now is for the Minnesota Pollution…
Gov. Walz Ready to Call Special Session on COVID-19 Relief
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter to legislative leaders Monday emphasizing the need for action to help provide relief for small businesses in the state affected by the pandemic. In a Monday statement from the governor's…
Lake Superior Ice Festival Will Return in 2021
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Ice Festival announced on Monday that the festival will return in 2021. Festival organizers say the free family-friendly festival will be held at Barker's Island from January 29 through January 30. The Title…
Two Arrested in Hibbing Drug Bust
HIBBING, Minn. - Two Hibbing men have been arrested and charged for drug and property crimes following a Thursday afternoon drug bust according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. According to reports, the Lake Superior Drug and Violent…
Minnesota Launches Smartphone App to Slow Spread of COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota officials urge residents to download a free app for their smartphones that will notify them if someone who's been near them later tests positive for the coronavirus. The app also allows them to warn others anonymously…
Conservative Attorneys Attack Dane County Ban on Gatherings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative law firm is asking the state Supreme Court to strike down Dane County’s ban on indoor gatherings and sports. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty asked the justices on Monday to take its…
Walz to Announce Technology to Help Spread Slow of COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz plans to unveil a new technology Monday that’s designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, which has been surging in the state this month. Minnesota health officials reported 7,219 new coronavirus cases on…
Midday Update 11-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to Be Effective and Cheaper
LONDON (AP) - Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, November 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 6,353 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota Monday morning bringing the total confirmed COVID cases to 276,500 in the state. Health officials also reported 24 news deaths bringing the death total to…
Wisconsin Presidential Recount in 4th Day, With Few Changes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s partial presidential recount entered its fourth day Monday, with very few changes in vote totals as President Donald Trump’s attorneys appeared to be focused on a legal challenge seeking to toss tens of thousands of…
6th Annual Christmas Lighting Challenge Now Underway
DULUTH, Minn. - It seems as if holiday traditions are being canceled or changed this year due to COVID-19, but the 6th annual Christmas Lighting Challenge is not one of those events. Event…
Morning Update 11-23-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
Duluth Warming Center Activation: November 23-29
DULUTH, Minn. – The Warming Center will be open for those in need from Monday evening through November 29. This will be the first Warming Center activation of the 2020-2021 winter season. It has been activated because temperatures are…
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Boy in Wisconsin Mall Shooting
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that injured eight people, authorities said Sunday. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said the shooting happened during a dispute Friday afternoon…
Keene Creek Dog Park Partially Reopens After Summer Construction
DULUTH, Minn.- A popular dog park in West Duluth is now partially reopened to the public. Keene Creek Dog Park near Grand Avenue had been under construction during the summer season. About…
Bentleyville Modifying Drive-Thru Tour After Vehicles Turned Away Opening Night
DULUTH, Minn.-Bentleyville Tour of Lights kicked off its new 2020 drive-thru season Saturday night, and before getting to the Christmas lights -- vehicle headlights decorated the streets around Bayfront Festival Park, as crews worked…
Wisconsin Hunters Stay Busy on Opening Weekend of Rifle Season
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- One of the busiest weekends in Wisconsin is here. While hunters might be having a different approach this year due to COVID-19, it's not keeping them out of the woods. Rifle…
Wisconsin Passes Grim Milestone of 3,000 Coronavirus Deaths
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin has surpassed 3,000 COVID-19 deaths, adding a about third of that tally in November. The state Department of Health Services reported 51 deaths on Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 3,005 since the pandemic began.…
In Wisconsin Recount, Trump Challenges Pile Up, Slow Tally
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A large contingent of observers supporting President Donald Trump are making their presence felt in Wisconsin's partial election recount. Trump is paying $3 million for the recount in the state’s two biggest and most liberal counties in…
