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College Hockey Delayed Due to COVID-19

(FOX 9) - The start of the 2020-21 college hockey season is being delayed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hockey Commissioners Association, which represents the 11 Division I men’s and women’s hockey conferences, announced the delay Thursday. The HCA…

Home on Lake Vermilion Destroyed by Fire

COOK, Minn. - A home near Cook on the west end of Lake Vermilion was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night, according to the Northland FireWire. Fire crews from the Cook Fire Department…

Midday Update 9-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, September 10

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 82,249 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 15 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,884 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,646,961 tests have…

Us Layoffs Remain Elevated as Job Market’s Gains Weaken

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs remain stuck at a historically high level six months after the viral pandemic flattened the economy. The latest figures…

Northland Newborns 9-10-20

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 9-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.

Superior's 'Dream Park' Officially Unveiled

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Three years ago, a girl in Superior wanted a place for kids with physical limitations to play. And today that was made a reality. Kenna Hermanson cut the ribbon at Superior's Webster Dream…

Protest Held in Response to Trump Jr's Duluth Visit

DULUTH, Minn.-- This isn't the first time a Trump family member has visited Duluth to try to win over voters during the president's re-election campaign. While each visit draws supporters, the events have also drawn…

New Apartment Complex Coming to Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - One local developer has begun work on an apartment project in Hermantown, which is set to open in 2021. P&R Companies of Duluth has begun building a facility with 149 units…

COVID Case Discovered at Esko High School

ESKO, Minn. - As schools continue to open across the Northland, we are learning one school has had a student test positive for the coronavirus. Esko had its first day of school on Tuesday and…

Democrats Respond to Donald Trump Jr.'s Visit

DULUTH, Minn. - As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding. Earlier today, they held a virtual conference to address Donald Trump Jr.'s…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Will be a Drive-Thru Experience in 2020

DULUTH, Minn. - The 2020 Bentleyville Tour of Lights display will be reimagined as a drive-thru experience this year to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. Bentleyville organizers and Duluth city leaders made the announcement during a Wednesday afternoon press conference at Bayfront…

Midday Update 9-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Update: Douglas County Man Killed While Servicing Dump Truck

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police have released more details about the industrial accident that killed a man Tuesday morning in Superior's South End. According to a recent press release, officers responded to Kimmes Oil and Tire around 9:15 a.m. for…

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,868 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,869 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,621,174 tests have…

Grandma's Marathon Minnesota Mile Traffic Advisory

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 14th annual Grandma's Marathon Minnesota Mile being held on Friday. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday West Skyline Parkway around Enger Tower and Hank Jensen Drive…

Morning Update 9-9-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Explosive Wildfires Across California Stoked by Fierce Winds

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires are raging unchecked across parts of the Western United States, and authorities say gusty winds could drive flames with new ferocity. Diablo winds in northern California and Santa Ana winds in the south are…

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