Natural Light Candles and Crafts Now Open
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new homemade candle shop has made its way into west Duluth. Natural Light Candles and crafts are now open on the corner of Grand and Central Avenue. The shop sells homemade candles…
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Wisconsin Extends Emergency Order, Mask Mandate
MADISON, Wis.-- As COVID-19 cases rise above 108,000 in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers and state health leaders are strengthening their efforts to fight COVID-19 in the state. With cases increasing in Wisconsin, health leaders are…
UMD Theater Goes Outdoors to Perform
DULUTH, Minn.-- UMD's Theater Department is not letting the pandemic stop its performances by taking the show outside. Thursday night’s performance was Shakespeare’s "Henry V". Audience members were socially distant out on the lawn…
Duluth Superior Transportation Association Holds "Fill the Truck" Food Drive Virtually
DULUTH, Minn. - September is hunger action month and the Duluth Superior Transportation Association is holding its annual "Fill the Truck" food drive virtually. Normally they fill semi-trucks and take donations in June…
Northland Schools Dealing with Substitute Teacher Shortage
DULUTH, Minn. - COVID-19 is creating an unprecedented year for Northland schools to make sure teachers can educate students safely. Now, schools are dealing with a serious shortage of substitute teachers. "We're making…
Frost River Reopens To The Public
DULUTH, Minn. - After closing its doors about six months ago, Frost River in Duluth is finally reopening to the public. The store closed at the start of the pandemic to serve as a…
Donations Needed To Provide Feminine Products To Young Girls In Superior Schools
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior .project is looking for the community's help with restocking supplies top provide feminine products to young girls at Superior area schools. Last year, the organization provided 400 bags filled…
Public Hearing Scheduled To Discuss Plans For The Historic Old Central High School
DULUTH, Minn. - The Historic Old Central High School has been on the market for a potential buyer after the Duluth school board approved a proposal to put it up for sale back in January.…
Duluth Resident Hosts Concerts In Backyard
DULUTH, Minn. - One local Duluth resident is hosting backyard concerts for her friends. Wendy Ruhnke started hosting these concerts because she doesn't watch television and she enjoys live music. She initially invited…
Great Pumpkin Train to be Held This Year
DULUTH, Minn. - One annual fall tradition is not going to be canceled this year to the delight of locals and visitors. The Great Pumpkin Train through the North Shore Scenic railroad will still take…
Halloween Precautions Due to COVID
NORTHLAND - The CDC recently released a set of guidelines concerning Halloween calling more toned down celebrations with fewer people while having more socially-distanced forms of trick-or-treating. With all these new recommendations from the CDC,…
Minnesota Governor Activates National Guard for Pence Visit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s governor has called in the National Guard to help provide security and keep the peace as Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump visit the Twin Cities. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said 100 Guard soldiers were…
Wisconsin Hits Second-Highest Daily Total of COVID-19 Cases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s daily count of COVID-19 cases has hit its second-highest total to date, while the seven-day average topped 1,900 for the first time. The state Department of Health Services reported Thursday that Wisconsin has seen more…
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities to Receive $8.3 Million for COVID-19 Testing
MADISON, Wis. - On Thursday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced $8.3 million will be provided to Wisconsin colleges and universities to support COVID-19 testing for college students. The additional…
2 Republicans Challenge Minnesota Plan for Late Mail Ballots
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Republican state representative and a GOP activist are challenging an agreement to accept mail-in ballots in Minnesota that arrive up to a week after the November election. The lawsuit adds to the nationwide legal…
Frost River Trading Co Holds Grand Reopening
DULUTH, Minn. - After being closed for six months Frost River Trading Co held its grand reopening Thursday morning. The retail store, located in the Lincoln Park Craft District, had been closed due to COVID-19 and extensive renovations. "We closed…
Meals Made Easy with Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - This week's Cooking Connection takes us to Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages. This week, Executive Chef Richard Selz is chatting with FOX 21's Brett Scott about new grill kits…
Northland Newborns 9-24-20
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…
Salvation Army Kicks Off Operation 'Rescue Christmas'
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting countless households this year. For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is kicking off its annual holiday fundraiser campaign months ahead of time…
Records: Mail Delivery Lags Behind Targets as Election Nears
(AP) - Data obtained by The Associated Press shows Postal Service districts across the nation are missing the agency’s own standards for on-time delivery as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mail. The lag times are especially pronounced in…
Midday Update 9-24-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Have a great day!
Va Bene Caffe Temporarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - Va Bene Caffe has temporarily closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made the announcement on their Facebook page Wednesday saying the employee last worked on Friday, September 18. Va Bene says they…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, September 24
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 93,012 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 3 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,988 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,895,302 tests have…
Judge Punts on Voting Case Over Wisconsin Student Ids
MADISON (AP) -- A federal judge said Wednesday he won't rule before the election on a lawsuit that challenged a state law requiring college student IDs to have an expiration date in order for them to be used for voter…
Morning Update 9-24-20
Join FOX 21’s Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Have a great day!
Several Hundred Demonstrate in St. Paul for Breonna Taylor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Several hundred demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol in St. Paul before marching onto an interstate to protest a grand jury's decision not to indict Louisville, Kentucky police officers in Breonna Taylor's death. Protesters denounced…
Suspicious-looking Objects Temporarily Shut Down Hammond Avenue
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Superior Police had to temporarily shut down traffic on Hammond Avenue on Wednesday evening after two suspicious-looking objects were found in the area, that were later determined not to be dangerous. Shortly after 6 p.m., police went…
Some UMD Physics Students Took A Break From Virtual Class
DULUTH, Minn. - Due to the pandemic, many students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are participating in online classes. Some professors are getting creative to help those students build more personal connections. Some…
Lake Superior Zoo Preschool Opens
DULUTH, Minn. - The Lake Superior Zoo's Preschool is now open. The program, open to children from ages three to five, focuses on nature play along with the animals all around the zoo. Children…
Haunted Shack Seeks Volunteers for 2020 Season
CARLTON, Minn.-- As the Haunted Shack in Carlton gets ready for another season, they're asking for a few extra hands as they prepare to scare. Haunted Shack is looking for volunteers to help get…
