Clothing Drive For Northlanders in Need
DULUTH, Minn. - A major clothing drive was held in Duluth today with the goal of helping many Northlanders. Three local businesses came together with multiple drop-off sites around the area, all with the…
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City of Duluth Adds Second Warming Shelter in West Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-- As the weather is getting colder, the city of Duluth is adding extra resources to help keep people warm this winter. In 2018, the city of Duluth estimated that anywhere from 125-200…
Keeping Pets Safe Around Trick-Or-Treaters, Candy During Halloween
DULUTH, Minn. - Halloween may be a fun time for families, but the spooky holiday could be not so fun for your loving pets. This is the one day year where children and others…
A New App Is Providing Easy Access To Help For Police Officers Dealing With Stress
DULUTH, Minn. - Working in law enforcement can be stressful for officers in the line of duty. Hoping to combat potential mental health concerns, the Duluth Police Department is testing out a new app called…
UWS Hosts Virtal Panel with Local Leaders Discussing Breonna Taylor's Death
SUPERIOR, Wis. - UW-Superior's Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Program hosted a dialogue with community leaders discussing the killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. Taylor was killed when police executed a 'no-knock'…
WATCH LIVE: Trump, Biden Heading Into Final Debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s debate night for President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. They will square off in Nashville in their final face-to-face confrontation before the election. It’s one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing…
Snowboards and Skiers Out Hiking Chester Bowl
DULUTH, Minn. - Down by the shore of Lake Superior warmer air prevented snow from accumulating, but just a mile up the hill, it was a much different, and snowy scene on Thursday.…
A Large Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled By Duluth Police & Other Law Enforcement Agencies
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department and a string of other law enforcement agencies including the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Taskforce have shut down a significant drug trafficking ring that extended…
Superior Seeing Lower Unemployment Numbers
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development has recently released unemployment numbers showing a decline in the month of September for Superior. After high unemployment rates in the spring, the Mayor attributes…
Management at St. Regis Apartments Asks Tenants to Leave Due to Heat Problems
DULUTH, Minn. - An apartment building in downtown Duluth will be shutting down because of its broken heating system, and tonight, we are learning management gave residents only a little over a week's…
City of Duluth Says Emergency Warming Center can Open Beginning of November
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday the City of Duluth along with St. Louis County, CHUM, and Loaves and Fishes announced plans to open the City Center West as an emergency warming center in Duluth. The emergency warming center, located at…
2021 Duluth Boat Show Canceled
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel, & RV Show scheduled for February 2021 has been canceled. The announcement was made on the Duluth Boat Show's Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. The show was set to take place February 18-21,…
Walz Activates Minnesota National Guard Following Developments in Floyd Case
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - On Thursday Gov. Tim Walz announced he has activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the Twin Cities area following today's…
Trucker Who Drove Through George Floyd Protesters Is Charged
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A truck driver who drove into a large crowd of protesters on a bridge in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd was charged Thursday with two criminal counts. Hennepin County prosecutors charged Bogdan Vechirko, of Otsego,…
Eveleth Shooting Suspect Charged With Felony Assault
EVELETH, Minn. - A Duluth man arrested for shooting at one individual and assaulting another in an Eveleth Subway parking lot earlier this week has been formally charged. Authorities say 29-year-old Jamar Maurice Smith has been charged with felony second-degree…
Midday Update 10-22-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 22
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 128,152 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 20 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,301 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,587,268 tests have…
MISO Desserts and Catering Showcase Handcrafted Sweet Treats
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Debuting a new business during a global pandemic is no easy task, but Cindy and Jonathan Katzmark were ready for the challenge. The duo has worked in the culinary industry…
Liberal Legal Group Formed Ahead of Election in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new legal group has been created just days before the election by Wisconsin attorneys who have represented Democrats and others opposed to Republicans on issues ranging from redistricting to the lame-duck legislative session. Law Forward…
Northland Newborns 10-22-20
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…
Morning Update 10-22-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines in the Northland Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.
Judge Dismisses 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin, Other Charges Remain
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)Â -Â A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against…
Gop-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett Despite Dems’ Boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott of the session Thursday to keep confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick on track…
Maple Schools Among Area Districts Facing Substitute Teacher Shortage
MAPLE, Wisc. - The Maple School District is under pressure to add more substitute teachers. "If there were about half of our total population of subs before who said no, I'm…
Harbortown Rotary Club of Duluth Helps Bentleyville Crews Deck the Halls
DULUTH, Minn.- Snow's not the only thing getting Duluth in the winter spirit --setup is continuing at the Bentleyville Tour of Lights, and they are continuing to receive help from the community. About 15…
Early Snow Creating Buzz for Snowmobiling
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.-- This early snowfall can be a headache for some but it's also creating some excitement for snowmobilers looking to get out on the trails. Moose Lake Implement and Sport says they've been…
St. Luke's New 3D Mammogram Machine Makes More Detailed Breast Cancer Scans Accessible in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new machine unveiled at St. Luke's Mariner Medical Center in Superior will now provide more detailed 3D mammograms, which are known to detect cancer earlier. The new Hologic 3D Mammography system…
Ministry Group Raises Money for Hurricane Relief Down South
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth church is once again collecting donations to give aid and supplies to those impacted by the hurricanes that have decimated the Southern United States. Every year Jesus is Life Ministries…
Duluth Police Advise Slow, Cautious Driving Ahead of More Snow
DULUTH, Minn.- As the Northland prepares for another blast of snow officials with the Duluth Police Department want to remind people that driving is going to have to change with the road conditions. They…
COVID Deaths Tie Record Daily High in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 35 more COVID-19 deaths in the state which matches the previous statewide daily high. The commissioner of the Department of…
