Indigenous People's Day Celebrated in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - People gathered in celebration of Indigenous people's day at Duluth's City Hall Plaza on Monday. The day has been recognized by the city since 2007. People spoke about how the…
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Attorney for Man Shot by Duluth Police Calls for Officer’s Firing, More Transparency by City
DULUTH, Minn.- The attorney for an unarmed man shot by Duluth Police one month ago during a domestic assault call is calling for the officer to be fired, and for the city to…
Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Kitchen Preparing for 2021 Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - Brothers Stephan and Solomon Witherspoon are preparing to open Doc Witherspoon's Soul Food Kitchen in the Lincoln Park Craft District sometime in 2021. "We have Doc's fried chicken, which I make…
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.-- Cases of Coronavirus are continuing to rise in Saint Louis County. After adding more than 100 cases since Friday, public health officials are worried about high rates of community transmission in the…
DTA Temporarily Reduces Bus Routes Due To Driver Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Transit Authority will be temporarily reducing its routes starting on Tuesday. This change is the reflection of a bus driver shortage the company is currently experiencing. DTA officials say this…
Losing Outdoor Dining As Winter Approaches May Create More Challenges For Restaurants
DULUTH, Minn. - Colder weather has already started showing up in the Northland, leading many restaurants to think about the challenges they face this coming winter. One major concern is outdoor dining no longer…
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Douglas County
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This afternoon, Douglas County Public Health officials have reported the first death related to COVID-19 in the county. The individual was in their 90s and was living in an assisted…
Duluth Man Found Guilty of Aiding and Abetting Second-Degree Murder
DULUTH, Minn.-Christopher Boder, 32, of Duluth, has been found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree murder in connection with a 2019 shooting death. It all happened in September on the 300 block of North 62nd Avenue West where 33-year-old Timothy…
MDH Links COVID-19 Cases to Trump, Pence, and Biden campaign visits
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting that there are multiple COVID-19 cases linked to recent presidential campaign visits in Minnesota. A representative with the MDH said that there are three cases linked to the President Trump…
Douglas County has First COVID-19 Related Death
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. - Douglas County Public Health announced on Monday that they have confirmed the first COVID-19 related death in the county. The individual was in their 90's and was a resident at an assisted living facility in Superior.…
Chief: No Reason to Fire Wisconsin Officer Who Killed Teen
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The police chief of a Milwaukee suburb that has seen protests and unrest since an officer was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting…
Barrett Vows to Interpret Laws ‘as They Are Written’
WASHINGTON (AP) — At her confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has declared that Americans deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution and laws "as they are written." That statement encapsulates her conservative approach that has…
Midday Update 10-12-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Monday, October 12
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 113,439 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Monday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 2,144 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 2,337,122 tests have…
Watch: Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Opens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing has begun as the Republican-led Senate is charging ahead to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with President Donald Trump’s pick before Election Day. Barring a dramatic development, Republicans…
Minnesota Legislature to Convene for 5th Special Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House and Senate convene Monday for their fifth special session of 2020 and what’s likely their last chance to pass a public works construction package known…
Wisconsin Judge Upholds Mask Order for Enclosed Spaces
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge. St. Croix County Circuit Judge R. Michael Waterman ruled Monday that Evers did not overstep his authority by issuing…
St. Luke's Infectious Disease Expert Discusses COIVD-19 Severity, Holiday Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Daily COVID-19 testing data released by the Minnesota Department of Health shows a steady rise in COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations in recent weeks, and it's prompting local health experts…
Morning Update 10-12-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.
Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota’s Extended Ballot Counting
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows counting of absentee ballots received up to seven days after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. U.S. District Judge Nancy…
Canal Park Staying Busy During Fall Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- Canal Park continues to be busy with tourists even as more people stay home during the pandemic. Both tourists and locals battled the chilly air and strong winds today to walk around…
The Haunted Shack Opens for 2020 Season
CARLTON, Minn.-- The pandemic isn't stopping a longtime Northland haunted house from creating screams this Halloween. This weekend, the Haunted Shack in Carlton opened for its 27th season with some…
Pro-Trump Mining Rally Held in Virginia as Presidential Election Approaches
VIRGINIA, Minn.-- Minnesota has become a state both presidential candidates have spent a lot of time campaigning in ahead of November’s election. More specifically, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have been hoping…
Duluth Council to Vote Monday on Leaving Lakewalk's Missing Link Disconnected
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth City Council is expected to vote on whether to scrap plans to connect a missing link to the popular Lakewalk behind some shoreline properties. At their last meeting two weeks ago,…
Duluth Family's Dog, Wild Deer Become Unlikely Furry Friends
DULUTH, Minn.- One family's dog in Duluth is proving that man may not be dog's only best friend -- a deer has taken that spot. In a video recorded from the Miller house's window,…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Along Highway in Coleraine
COLERAINE, Minn. - A Bovey man is dead after being hit by a vehicle along Highway 169 at Bay Road in Coleraine Sunday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened around 1 a.m. The victim, Michael Marok, 59,…
Historical Marker Unveiled at CJM Memorial
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial has stood as a sign of remembrance for lynchings in Duluth of three men in 1920. Saturday, community members came together dedicating a new part of…
Bentleyville Christmas Tree Installed in Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- It's apparently never too early to get into the Christmas spirit for Bayfront Park, as the Bentleyville Christmas Tree went up Saturday. Volunteers worked four hours to install the 128-foot tree in…
Earth Rider Brewery Brings German Culture to Superior with Annual Oktoberfest
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The sounds of polka filled Earth Rider Brewery in Superior for their annual Oktoberfest celebration Sunday. The whole-day event included music, stein-holding and hammer-striking competitions, and of course plenty of beer. Some changes to…
Duluth Police: Man Pulled Gun During Argument at Dunkin Donuts
DULUTH, Minn.- One man is in custody, according to the Duluth Police Department, after pulling a firearm on another man during an argument at a Dunkin Donuts. A spokesperson with the Department said…
