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…
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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…
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…
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…
