MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin has hit a new daily high for positive coronavirus cases for the second time this week, a surge that the state's chief health officer is calling a crisis. There were 3,747 new cases reported Thursday,…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus. The numbers decline could further hurt districts already…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 117,106 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 19 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,199 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,403,811 tests have…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. - Retired St. Louis County K-9 Kilo passed away Wednesday according to a Facebook post from the Northland K9 Foundation. K-9 Kilo had served with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office for nine years alongside…
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons shut their facility Thursday following one new positive test for COVID-19. The team remains scheduled to play at Minnesota on Sunday. Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list this week, and…
(FOX 9) - An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big-time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California. Over the summer, Travis Gienger spent…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week's Cooking Connection, MISO Desserts and Catering teaches FOX21 Meteorologist Ken Slama how to make pan-seared chicken breast with green beans and roasted potatoes. MISO Desserts and Catering out…
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…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has finally passed a $1.37 billion public works construction borrowing package after months of gridlock. Twenty-five Republicans crossed over Wednesday night to give the Democrats the 60% supermajority the legislations needed to pass.…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign said Biden had no exposure,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has set an Oct. 22 vote on recommending approval of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. Republicans are racing to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick and Democrats are acknowledging there is little they…
HIBBING, Minn. - Longtime Chisholm boys basketball coach Bob McDonald, whose career spanned nearly six decades, died Wednesday morning at his home in Hibbing at the age of 87. He was recently diagnosed…
DULUTH, Minn. - A local women's boutique has landed a permanent location in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Liila Boutique on the 1900 block of West Superior Street one year ago opened in a studio…
DULUTH, Minn. - Ecolibrium3 has started a new program to help homeowners in low-income communities address energy efficiency in their homes. Homeowners can sign up for virtually energy efficiency audits. These audits will analyze a…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Hartley Nature Center has kicked off its annual pie sale fundraiser. Pies from the sale are from Betty's in Two Harbors and proceeds from the sale will go to the…
DULUTH, Minn. - JS Realty continued a decade long tradition of giving away pumpkins and Halloween treats on Wednesday. Sathers JS Realty does this every year to treat its loyal customers over the years.…
DULUTH, Minn. - Ground was broken on a new One Roof Community Housing project that will bring 42 affordable units to Duluth. It's called Decker Dwellings and it has been in the works for…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Tavern League of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit in response to Governor Tony Evers's order limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants, and other indoor spaces.…
CLOQUET, Minn. - Food insecurity is becoming a big concern for many people in communities across the Northland. A joint partnership between the Fond Du Lac Reservation and the Second Harvest Food Bank…
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues, many businesses continue to struggle to draw customers back in and earlier today, and an administrator from the U.S. Small Business Administration stopped at some of those businesses…
HIBBING, Minn. - The Minnesota National Guard has been called to assist two Minnesota nursing homes battling coronavirus outbreaks amongst staff and residents. According to recent reports, one of the facilities is located in Austin and the other is located…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, had tested positive for the coronavirus but has since tested negative. The White House initially said he had tested negative after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.…
(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest single-day number since early June. The state also reported 1,254 new COVID-19 cases, making this the seventh straight day of more than 1,000 new cases. The newly reported…
VIRGINIA, Minn. - A Level 3 predatory offender has been located and taken into custody thanks to a tip from the public. In a Wednesday press release, the Minnesota Department of Corrections asked for the public's help in locating 33-year-old…
ELY, Minn. - The Ely Police Department announced on Tuesday that the 16-year-old suspect arrested earlier this month for assaulting and stabbing a 13-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder. Authorities say, Michael William Haapala, 16, is currently being…
PEMBINA, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Energy officials said Wednesday they have completed a small section of its Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement project in North Dakota, leaving only the Minnesota stretch that has been challenged by state officials and…
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 115,943 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 29 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,180 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,383,527 tests have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House reconvenes Wednesday for what could be its last chance to pass a $1.37 billion public works construction borrowing package, but it requires at least six Republican votes. The legislation, known as a…
PROCTOR, Minn. - The City of Proctor is dealing with a bit of a wildlife problem. Multiple coyotes have settled in, and it’s causing a ruckus for many residents. Instead of taking an extreme…
