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…
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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…
Delayed Start Announced for UMD Men's, Women's Hockey Seasons
DULUTH, Minn. - In a joint statement from all Division I men's and women's hockey conferences, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association announced Thursday that the upcoming 2020-2021 season…
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…
Waters of Superior in Canal Park Closing its Doors for Good
DULUTH, Minn. - Waters of Superior in Canal Park is closing its doors for good. The business made the announcement on Thursday saying that the store will close on October 25. "While…
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.
About Half of Bars, Restaurants Inspected in Minnesota in COVID-19 Compliance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State and local inspections of dozens of bars and restaurants for compliance to coronavirus requirements found about half were following the rules in Minnesota. Inspections were done at…
Donald Trump Jr. Makes Pitch for Father on Duluth Stage
DULUTH, Minn.- To a DECC ballroom of 250 Trump supporters, Donald Trump Jr. used his "Make America Great Again" event to bolster his father's first term in office while bashing his Democratic opponent…
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…
UMD Students Move-in After The University's Two-Week Pause Ends
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth took a two-week pause to come up with better strategies to safely welcome students after similar universities across the nation were experiencing surges in coronavirus cases. The brief…
Bentleyville Tour Of Lights Will Look Different This year
DULUTH, Minn. - Thousands of people make the Bentleyville Tour of Lights part of their holiday season each year, but this year is going to be unlike any other with the pandemic still causing concern.…
2021 Grandma's Marathon Races to Be Held at Half Capacity
DULUTH, Minn. - This past year saw big changes for Grandma's Marathon. The race was cancelled for the first time ever and runners were allowed to participate virtually. As for next year's event, the…
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…
Watch: Donald Trump Jr. Hosts 'Make America Great Again' Event at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. - Donald Trump Jr. hosts a "Make America Great Again" event on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The rally will mark the Trump campaign's second visit to Duluth in a matter of weeks.…
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…
Duluth Man Charged In Beltrami Co. Officer-Involved Shooting
A Duluth man is accused of shooting at Minnesota deputies after a carjacking. Isaac Nabors, 21, of Duluth is charged with first-degree assault after authorities say he shot at them from the passenger’s seat…
Watch Live: Bentleyville Organizers to Hold Afternoon Press Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Bentleyville Tour of Lights organizers are scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The press conference will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Festival Park. Last month, Bentleyville owner Nathan Bentley said his team…
Midday Update 9-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.
Update: Douglas County Man Killed While Servicing Dump Truck
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior police have released more details about the industrial accident that killed a man Tuesday morning in Superior's South End. According to a recent press release, officers responded to Kimmes Oil and Tire around 9:15 a.m. for…
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, September 9
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 81,868 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 7 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,869 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 1,621,174 tests have…
Grandma's Marathon Minnesota Mile Traffic Advisory
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 14th annual Grandma's Marathon Minnesota Mile being held on Friday. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Friday West Skyline Parkway around Enger Tower and Hank Jensen Drive…
Morning Update 9-9-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist Ken Slama for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.
Explosive Wildfires Across California Stoked by Fierce Winds
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires are raging unchecked across parts of the Western United States, and authorities say gusty winds could drive flames with new ferocity. Diablo winds in northern California and Santa Ana winds in the south are…
Healthpartners Suspends Recruiting in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota health care provider has suspended its successful recruitment of participants in a coronavirus vaccine trial while its maker investigates whether a recipient’s “potentially unexplained” illness is a side effect of the shot. The trial…
COVID-19 Case Confirmed At Esko High School
ESKO, Minn. - Esko High School's first day of in-person classes has come with a positive case of COVID-19. In an email to parents Tuesday afternoon, the district said a person with a positive test was in Esko High School…
