Snow Blower Repair Shops Already Booking Up
DULUTH, Minn. - As more snow heads toward the Northland, you don't want want to wait any longer to get your snowblower in for repair. To make sure your equipment is ready before the…
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Fire Officials Encourage Safe Ways of Heating Your Home
DULUTH, Minn. - Fire officials want you to make sure you're heating your home in a safe manner. With temperatures dropping and snow flying, wood stoves, space heaters and fire places are being used…
Hardware Stores Busy with Cold Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn. - Local hardware stores are experiencing an increase in foot traffic due to the colder temperatures. While fall weather should be selling more rakes, the recent first snowfall is bringing customers into…
New City of Duluth Social Media Campaign Highlights 'Locally Rooted' Businesses
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth launched a new social media campaign encouraging more people to shop local. The "Locally Rooted" campaign highlights local restaurants, retail and hospitality establishments by featuring a photo of…
Proctor Students March For More In-Person Learning
PROCTOR, Minn. - With schools across the Northland implementing distance and hybrid learning options, frustration has boiled up from students and administrators. One group of students came together to march for more in-person…
Wisconsin Judge Reimposes Gov. Evers' 25 Percent Capacity Limit for Indoor Places
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Once again a 25 percent capacity restriction on indoor public places in Wisconsin is back in effect Monday, reimposed by a Wisconsin judge. Governor Tony Evers issued the order on Oct.…
St. Louis County Plow Drivers Gear Up for First Heavy Snowfall
DULUTH, Minn.- As much of the Northland is gearing up for Tuesday's dumping of snow, St. Louis County plow crews say they're ready to roll out. The County's 34-truck fleet got their plow wings…
Enbridge Receives 2 of 10 Permits From Minnesota DNR
From our sister station Fox 9 in the Twin Cities. (FOX 9) - The Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline received two of its 10 required permits from the Minnesota DNR, the state announced Monday. According to the DNR, the pipeline received its…
UPDATE: Two Injured in Eveleth Subway Parking Lot Shooting, Suspect In Custody
EVELETH, Minn. - The Eveleth Police Department says the suspect in the Subway parking lot shooting is now in custody. Jamar Maurice Smith, 29, was taken into custody just after 6 p.m. on the 800-block of 12th Street North in…
Minnesota Virus Cases See Steady Growth With 1,632 New Cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,632 new cases of the coronavirus and five deaths on Monday after climbing over 2,000 daily cases on one day last week. The newly-reported numbers raised the statewide totals to 124,439…
Community Service Officer Program Continues Expansion
DULUTH, Minn. - After being around for almost 20 years, the Community Service Officer program in Duluth took a big leap in 2018. "We've gotten to the point where we have uniforms. We use…
Midday Update 10-19-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, October 19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 124,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 5 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,239 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,531,998 tests have…
Duluth Police Investigating West Duluth Shooting Incident
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating shots fired incident that happened in West Duluth last week. According to police, officers responded to reports of possible shots fired in the area of the 100…
Spooktacular Events Planned for Superior's Annual Halloween Celebration
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Superior Spooktacular will move forward, with safety guidelines and altered events in place. The fun kicks off the week of October 19 with home…
Judge Puts Wisconsin Capacity Limit Order Back Into Effect
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin judge has reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants, and other indoor places to 25% of capacity. The capacity limits order was…
Wisconsin State Park Visits Surge Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More people are flocking to Wisconsin state parks amid the coronavirus pandemic. WMTV-TV reports that state parks officials report a 12% increase in both visitation and camping. The Department of Natural Resources said it pulled in more…
I-35 Lane Closures Start Today in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting today north and southbound drivers on I-35 will encounter lane closures at 27th Avenue West and near the Garfield Avenue overpass in Duluth. Lane closures are expected to remain in place for approximately three to four…
Morning Update 10-19-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Longtime Minnesota Sports Columnist Sid Hartman Dies at 100
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers, has died at age 100. Star Tribune sports editor…
‘Clouds’ by Minnesota Teen Who Died of Cancer Hits No. 1 on iTunes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with his inspirational tune “Clouds.” The Star…
Duluth Warming Center Locations Still Undecided for Winter
DULUTH, Minn.- As the colder weather begins to come into the Northland, staff with the warming centers in Duluth are working on ways to open safely this winter. Officials with CHUM said no locations…
Little Boat that Could: 2nd Grade Duluth Class Boat Survives 27 Years on Lake
DULUTH, Minn.- Ships coming in off Lake Superior is a common sight on Northland shores. But a small wooden boat found on the Apostle Islands has a history as long as a barge, starting…
Craft Vendors and Small Businesses Highlighted at Mall Event
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the Miller Hill Mall hosted craft vendors and small businesses to support buying local. A variety of shops had booths up, including one local pop-up boutique…
COVID and the Weather Spur on Winter Activities
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID has people out and about, getting them to do more outdoor activities when compared to years past. As we approach winter, some are excited to see snow on the ground.…
Superior Police Hear Shooting Outside Businesses During Patrol, One Injured
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior police officers who were on patrol heard a shooting happen outside of two businesses just after 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to a press release from the city's police department. Officers were near Tower Avenue…
Pictures of Santa to Support Pets
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, a Duluth business, an animal rescue service and ol' Kris Kringle himself partnered to help get pets in the holiday spirit to raise money for pet rescue. Northern Lakes…
Parade Highlights Law Enforcement
DULUTH, Minn. - Today, a Northland group supporting the police organized a car parade for area law enforcement. The group Support Our Law Enforcement, also known as SOLE, gathered about 10 Northland drivers to…
Ruth Bader Ginsberg Honored at Local Event
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away at the age of 87 one month ago, and at a celebration at the Cedar Lounge in Superior Saturday, she was recognized for all she…
East West Property Management Hosts Blood Drive
DULUTH, Minn. - East West Property Management in Duluth took the opportunity to get more involved in the community by hosting a blood drive. The property company partnered with the American Red Cross to…
