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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn.-- The All of Us Program is a nationwide research program led by the National Institute of Health and has been partnered with Essentia since 2018. Now they're looking for more patients…
