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Mike's Western Cafe Closes After Nearly Four Decades

DULUTH, Minn. - A hometown restaurant in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood is closing its doors after nearly 40 years in business. Mike's Western Cafe has lasted through multiple generations of many in the Lincoln…

Court Blocks Extension of Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Deadline

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal appeals court has blocked a decision to extend by six days the deadline for counting absentee ballots in Wisconsin. Democrats will almost certainly appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. District Judge William Conley…

Principal's Week Highlights Leaders of Local Schools

DULUTH, Minn. - As the school year continues, educators are being confronted with issues they've never seen before due to the pandemic, and this week, it is principal's week all throughout Minnesota where the…

Minnesota Loosens Bar Rules Put in Place for the Coronavirus

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported the second-highest number of daily COVID-19 hospital admissions, on the same day the state loosened regulations in bars and restaurants. Updated guidelines permit as many as 10 people seated together in…

51 Protesters Arrested After Officer in Floyd Death Released

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fifty-one people were arrested during protests after a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd was released on bail. Derek Chauvin had been in a Minnesota prison for months as he awaits trial…

St. Scholastica Hosts Virtual 2020 Homecoming

DULUTH, Minn. - The College of Saint Scholastica will be having a different variation of homecoming this year. Due to the pandemic, the school will be hosting a virtual homecoming. The events begins on Thursday with a virtual 5K. For…

Tensions Rise as Virus Cases Surge in Wisconsin, Dakotas

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A surge of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin and the Dakotas are forcing a scramble for hospital beds and rising political tensions, as the Upper Midwest and Plains emerge as one of the nation’s most troubling…

13 Charged in Plots Against Michigan Government

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general has charged seven people with plotting to target law enforcement and attack the state Capitol building. The announcement comes after six others were charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at…

Northland Newborns 10-8-20

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…

Midday Update 10-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, October 8

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 107,922 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,107 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,224,194 tests have…

Nonprofit Preserves 2,000 Acres in Superior National Forest

TOFTE, Minn. (AP) — More than 2,000 acres of private land deep in the heart of the Superior National Forest will remain undeveloped. The nonprofit Nature Conservancy said it purchased the land this week from retired forestry professor Mike Freed.…

Morning Update 10-8-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 840,000 Seek Jobless Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession. The latest sign of a flagging recovery comes two days…

Trump Vows Not to Participate in Virtual Debate With Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he won’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it’s virtual. Debate organizers announced Thursday that the debate would be virtual because of Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19. The Commission…

Free Flowers Given to Teachers

DULUTH, Minn. - Teachers are being celebrated all this week at a local florist as they celebrate World Teacher's Day. In honor of this special day, Engwall Floral Design is providing free flowers for…

Watch Live: Vice Presidential Debate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are facing off in a debate that will highlight conflicting visions for a nation in crisis. The candidates will be separated by plexiglass barriers…

Locals Celebrate National Roller Skating Month

SUPERIOR, Wis. - October is National Roller Skating month and local rinks are giving visitors some good deals. During the month, World of Wheels in Superior is doing free admission for Wednesdays from…

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