Superior Ballots Kept in Safe Place Post-Election
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A possible recount continues to loom in Wisconsin after Biden won the state with a narrow margin, but where are all the ballots? In Superior, the city clerk tells us that…
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Oasis Del Norte Moves to Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - One of your favorite food trucks has come to a brick and mortar venue near you. Oasis Del Norte, which specializes in Mexican foods, has parked itself at a…
Minnesota Deer Season Opens Saturday
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The 2020 Minnesota firearms deer season begins on Saturday and many Northlanders are preparing for the big day. Hunters spent the day before the opener getting ready and stocking up…
Warmer Weather Offers Second Chance For Outdoor Dining
DULUTH, Minn. - Temperature in the 70s is typically unexpected for this time of year, but local restaurants are taking advantage of the opportunity. "We kind of planned a girls trip and get out…
Duluth Police: 29 Staff Members, Including Chief, Quarantining Due to COVID-19 Exposure
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken says the department is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak with 29 staff members quarantining, including the chief himself, after being exposed to the virus. Tusken made the announcement in a Facebook post adding they've…
Auditors Respond to Vote Recording Errors Made Affecting the MN House District 6A Race
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Auditors addressed members of the media Friday afternoon after they corrected several errors in Northland precincts affecting the Minnesota's House District 6A Race. The race is between incumbent, Democrat…
Northland Counties Experiencing Increase in COVID Cases
NORTHLAND - Minnesota set the record again for its highest number of new cases and deaths in a day and now cases continue to climb across the region, including in more rural areas. The…
Cass Lake Man Sentenced to 180 Months for Murder of Girlfriend's Son
CASS LAKE, Minn. - A Cass Lake man has been sentenced to 180 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Second-Degree Unintentional Murder of his girlfriend's son. According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a call…
Wisconsin Tops 6,000 New Virus Cases, Setting Record
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has topped more than 6,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time, setting a new record as COVID-19 continues to rage across the state. Also on Friday, a state appeals court ruled that an order…
Duluth School District Launches COVID-19 Dashboard
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Public School District has created a COVID-19 dashboard to help the public keep track of COVID cases over a 14-day period in the community. The dashboard features student, staff, and community cases reported in St.…
Biden Plans Friday Night Prime-Time Televised Address
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden's campaign says he will give a speech during prime time Friday. The Democratic presidential candidate's campaign announced that he would be making an address but did not say where or what he plans to say. Biden is…
Minnesota Sets New Daily Record for COVID-19 Cases, Deaths
(FOX 9/FOX 21) - Minnesota saw its highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in a single day Friday with 5,454 new cases and 36 deaths, according to the latest data from the state health department. The Minnesota Department of Health…
2nd Polymet Permit Complaint Reaches Minnesota Supreme Court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lawyers for the proposed PolyMet Mining Corp.’s copper-nickel mine were back in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court for the second time in a month, arguing Thursday about an air pollution permit granted by state regulators. It’s…
Midday Update 11-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Have a great weekend!
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, November 6
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 170,307 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 36 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,591 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 3,029,108 tests have…
Duluth Emergency Warming Center to Change Locations
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth announced on Friday morning that the emergency warming center, currently located at 5830 Grand Avenue, will be changing locations. The Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority will now be hosting the warming center site…
Morning Update 11-6-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ryan Johnson for a local look at news and weather making headlines Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Have a great weekend!
Al Roker to Take Time off Work to Battle Prostate Cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — Weatherman and morning TV co-host Al Roker has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed. “It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” Roker…
Biden Ahead in Georgia, Pennsylvania; Trump Attacks Process
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has overtaken President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Georgia. The election hinges on the outcome of tight contests in those key battleground states. The new results Friday…
Christmas Tree Train Brings History and Cheer
DULUTH, Minn. - Christmas trees destined for the Duluth Depot arrived in style on Thursday pulled by a newly restored 1945 locomotive. It's been 30 years since the engine was operational, but on Thursday…
Superior's 'Bear Creek Trail' Open for Use
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior's Bear Creek Trail-Makwa Ziibiins Miikana is finally open after a decade of planning and two years of construction. The 2.25-mile non-motorized trail extends from the Osaugie Trail at Bear…
St. Louis County Schools Receive Nearly $2 Million in Cares Act Funds
DULUTH, Minn.-- St. Louis County had recieved $24.5 million from the federal CARES Act. This week, some of those funds have been given to schools throughout the county. St. Louis County is giving $1.8…
St. Louis County Continues Battle Against Coronavirus
DULUTH, Minn.-- St. Louis County has set a new daily record with 167 new cases on Wednesday. This is following a startling upward trend that health experts say is coming from community transmission throughout…
Fitness Businesses Hope to See More Patrons Return in Pandemic as Weather Cools Down
DULUTH, Minn. - With winter almost here, exercising outside becomes a bit more challenging, especially if you don't like cold weather. Area gyms are hoping to attract people for indoor workouts despite the ongoing pandemic.…
Duluth Police 'Experiencing Impacts of COVID-19,' But City Won't Say Total Cases
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth would not confirm how many officers or staff members with the Duluth Police Department were off the beat Thursday with COVID-19 after a press release was sent out that said the department is…
Warmer Weather Gets Pet Owners To Flock To Dog Park
SUPERIOR, Wis. - November is giving the gifts of sunshine and warmer weather. On Thursday, some Northlanders chose to enjoy those gifts by visiting a local dog park in Superior. Several dogs had the…
Some Long Term Care And Assisted Living Facilities Are In Need Of Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is requesting help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He wants FEMA to support the needs of long-term care and similar facilities in the state suffering from…
Meals Reimagined: DECC Thanksgiving Looks Different Because of Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn. - While this year's Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the DECC will look a little bit different this year, people will still be getting their share of turkey, stuffing, potatoes and the works.…
2020 Latest: Trump Set to Make Remarks From White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to make his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election Day. The White House says Trump will deliver remarks at 6:30 p.m. Thursday from the press briefing room. It was…
Increase in COVID-19 Hospitilizations Prompts St. Luke's to Reschedule Some Overnight Stay Surgeries
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's hospital says they have started rescheduling some elective surgeries that require overnight stays to help free-up hospital beds and staff at the facility. The move comes as the hospital says they are seeing a "significant…
