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Sky Harbor Airport Runway Project Completed

DULUTH, Minn. - The process started all the way back in 2006 when the licensure for the airport was in jeopardy because of the old growth forest was influencing the flight approach to the runway.…

Dino Hunt Begins at Glensheen

DULUTH, Minn. - Two organizations have partnered together to start the great Dino Hunt for kids. Glensheen Mansion and Duluth's Children's Museum have teamed up to celebrate the museum's new dinosaurs exhibit called "Dinosaurs:…

World Suicide Prevention Day Brings Awareness

DULUTH, Minn. - According to the World Health Organization, about 800,000 people die every year to suicide. And now those statistics are taking center stage across the globe as it's World Suicide Prevention Day.…

Former Hermantown Teacher, Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - A former Hermantown Middle School teacher and volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting a student pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Madeleine Schmaltz, 29, of Saginaw, Minnesota is accused of having a sexual…

Joe Biden to campaign in Minnesota Sept. 18

DULUTH, Minn. (Fox 9/Fox 21) - Joe Biden will be visiting Minnesota next week according to a recent press release from his campaign. Biden will be in Minnesota on Friday, September 18 however specific details about the visit have not…

College Hockey Delayed Due to COVID-19

(FOX 9) - The start of the 2020-21 college hockey season is being delayed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hockey Commissioners Association, which represents the 11 Division I men’s and women’s hockey conferences, announced the delay Thursday. The HCA…

Home on Lake Vermilion Destroyed by Fire

COOK, Minn. - A home near Cook on the west end of Lake Vermilion was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night, according to the Northland FireWire. Fire crews from the Cook Fire Department…

Midday Update 9-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Thursday, September 10

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 82,249 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday morning and 15 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,884 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,646,961 tests have…

Us Layoffs Remain Elevated as Job Market’s Gains Weaken

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs remain stuck at a historically high level six months after the viral pandemic flattened the economy. The latest figures…

Northland Newborns 9-10-20

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…

Morning Update 9-10-20

Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.

Superior's 'Dream Park' Officially Unveiled

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Three years ago, a girl in Superior wanted a place for kids with physical limitations to play. And today that was made a reality. Kenna Hermanson cut the ribbon at Superior's Webster Dream…

Protest Held in Response to Trump Jr's Duluth Visit

DULUTH, Minn.-- This isn't the first time a Trump family member has visited Duluth to try to win over voters during the president's re-election campaign. While each visit draws supporters, the events have also drawn…

New Apartment Complex Coming to Hermantown

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - One local developer has begun work on an apartment project in Hermantown, which is set to open in 2021. P&R Companies of Duluth has begun building a facility with 149 units…

COVID Case Discovered at Esko High School

ESKO, Minn. - As schools continue to open across the Northland, we are learning one school has had a student test positive for the coronavirus. Esko had its first day of school on Tuesday and…

Democrats Respond to Donald Trump Jr.'s Visit

DULUTH, Minn. - As the Trump campaign continues to ramp up across Minnesota, local DFL leaders are responding. Earlier today, they held a virtual conference to address Donald Trump Jr.'s…

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Will be a Drive-Thru Experience in 2020

DULUTH, Minn. - The 2020 Bentleyville Tour of Lights display will be reimagined as a drive-thru experience this year to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. Bentleyville organizers and Duluth city leaders made the announcement during a Wednesday afternoon press conference at Bayfront…

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