Boo at the Zoo Finds Success During Pandemic
DULUTH, Minn.-- Lake Superior Zoo's popular Halloween event Boo at the Zoo wrapped up for the season Sunday. The event has welcomed over 4,000 guests into the zoo during first two weekends…
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Husky Energy To Merge with Competitor, Cenovus Energy
CANADA -- Husky Energy, which operates a refinery in Superior, announced on Sunday that it is merging with one of its rivals in the oil and natural gas market, Cenovus Energy. The Husky name will be no more, as the…
DPD, St. Louis County Hosts Drug Take Back Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- More than 67,000 Americans died in 2018 from prescription drug overdoses. Today for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Duluth Police is offering a way to safely dispose of unused drugs. The Duluth…
Fall Music Festival for Teens to Pursue Musical Dreams
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- As the Spooktacular was going on, other businesses in Superior enjoyed the festivities. Going Postal and Thirsty Pagan hosted a fall music festival. Proceeds from donations at the event will go to the…
Screams Return to Superior for the 2020 Superior Spooktacular
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- The pandemic couldn’t keep away the ghouls and goblins that pack Superior every year as the annual Superior Spooktacular continued. With Halloween just a week away, people from the Twin Ports have gathered…
Oasis Del Norte Opening Pop-Up Mall Location
DULUTH, Minn. - Oasis Del Norte closed up their food truck for the season on Friday. Due to the cancellation of many events, the owner decided to bring his traditional and fresh Mexican…
Marinas Begin Prepping Vessels For Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - Marinas in the area have begun winterizing boats. The process usually takes under two hours depending on the size of the boat. Although experts say it's a bit earlier than they are…
Grandma's Marathon Donates 2020 Race Clothes to Haiti
DULUTH, Minn.-- No Grandma's Marathon this year has created some challenges for organizers. One of those includes thousands of unused clothes from the races. But that's not stopping them and other Northland groups from trying…
Wis. Democrat’s Bus Tour Encourages Public to Vote
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- With the election just over a week away, Wisconsin leaders made a stop in Superior to encourage early voting. Wisconsin Democrat's "What's At Stake" bus tour stopped in Superior. State Senator Janet Bewley,…
Salvation Army and Damiano Center Host Two-Day Coat Giveaway
DULUTH, Minn. - As the need for warmer clothing continues to grow, the Salvation Army and the Damiano Center came together to help those who need it most during their Community Connect Event. The…
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Surging on the Iron Range
DULUTH, Minn . - As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the region, the Iron Range is experiencing a surge of cases and deaths. Cases grew quickly in the Duluth area in September, but…
Memorial Blood Centers Hosts Blood Drive in Duluth's City Hall Plaza
DULUTH, Minn. - In order to combat the critically low levels of blood available in the region, Memorial Blood Centers hosted a drive at Duluth's City Hall Plaza. Memorial Blood Centers say that it…
Duluth Fire Department Ready for Wintry Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Some drivers put snow tires on their cars to get through the long Northland winters, but the Duluth Fire Department has more heavy-duty equipment to handle the slick roads so…
Local Business Provides Fun Crafts for Kids During Pandemic
Kids' crafts are in high demand as young ones are stuck inside because of the pandemic. The Duluth Studio Market on North 45th Avenue East is providing fun crafting activities for children to take…
Zenith Auto Glass Provides Free Service to Help Northlanders Get Donations
Zenith Auto Glass in Duluth is accepting donations through the end of the month, whether it be coats, hats, or boots in exchange for a free glass chip repair. All it takes is one donation…
COVID Testing Made Available to Residents in Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The coronavirus cases continue to climb in Douglas County as that region is at more than 700 cases and now the National Guard has been called into town to help…
Duluth Police Department Helping Setup Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. - Several members of the Duluth Police Department were out helping setup Bentleyville Friday afternoon. It's a yearly tradition where members of the command staff take time out of their days to…
Minnesota Reports 13 More Deaths, More Than 1,700 Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials reported 1,721 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 deaths on Friday as the state is swept along in a surge of cases across the Upper Midwest and Plains. Friday’s tally brought the state’s…
Duluth Firefighter Cited for Assaulting Woman in July now Formally Charged
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluth firefighter placed on a 30-day unpaid suspension this summer after being accused of assaulting a 65-year-old woman on a West Duluth trail, has now been formally charged with multiple felonies - he was previously facing…
DNR Report: Wisconsin Air Quality Improving
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s air quality has improved over the last 15 years, according to a report state environmental officials released Friday. The Department of Natural Resources study analyzed air pollution data from 2001 to 2019. The study concluded…
Midday Update 10-23-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Have a great weekend!
Duluth School District to Keep Athletics and Activities Open
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, Duluth Superintendent John Magas announced his decision to keep athletics and activities open while continuing to keep an eye on the safety of students. This week St. Louis County reported a Duluth COVID-19 case rate…
VP Pence to Host Campaign Rally in Hibbing Monday
HIBBING, Minn.-Vice President Mike Pence will be in Hibbing Monday to deliver remarks for a "Make America Great Again" rally. It will be held at the Range Regional Airport at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Pence was last…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Friday, October 23
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 129,863 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Friday morning and 13 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,314 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,614,124 tests have…
Ice Castles not Returning to Twin Cities This Winter due to COVID
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Utah based Ice Castles attraction will not be returning to the Twin Cities this winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular ice attraction has had one of its…
Aclu: Minnesota Failing to Protect Inmates From COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging prison officials have not taken adequate precautions to protect inmates from COVID-19. The ACLU-MN filed a petition Thursday asking a court to force the state…
Morning Update 10-23-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Have a great weekend!
Matt Blair, Star Linebacker for Vikings, Dies at 70
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Blair,…
Spirit Mountain Preparing For Ski Swap Event
DULUTH, Minn. - Spirit Mountain is preparing for the 48th annual ski swap event. The resort will have hundreds of new and used equipment at the swap starting Friday and running through Sunday. The goal is to help people get…
Boat and RV Show Not Taking Place Next Year
DULUTH, Minn. - The Boat and RV Show will not be taking place at the DECC next year. The show usually brings in crowds of thousands of people to the DECC. Organizers at Shamrock…
